Youth Group News ~ Archive

August 2009

SAVE THE DATE!

DISTRICT 2 PICNIC
SUNDAY, AUG. 16 3-7 P.M.
EDGEWATER PARK

Event is open to all District 2 CYF youth (going into grades 9-12)

Meat will be provided by the District 2 advisers and officers. Each church attending is asked to bring a side dish to share.

We will also be kicking off our year long PENNY WAR to raise money for DIG and the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

Watch for more details soon!

July 2009

Youth Group News

Some of you may be wondering about the name of the youth group. I think everyone is familiar with the name “Jammers” that has been used in recent years here at Franklin Circle to refer to the youth group. Then I have been using the terms Chi-Rho and C.Y.F. (Christian Youth Fellowship) when referring to the youth. For those of you who may not be familiar with these terms, I thought some back ground information would be helpful. Our denomination uses these terms to describe the fellowship groups available to youth. Chi-Rho (pronounced ki-row) is designed for middle school age youth. While C.Y.F is for high school age youth. These guidelines are mostly used for attending events such as camp and conference, as well as other events put on through out the year. Typically the two groups would meet separately.

But at this time our groups are small so we will meeting together. Of course, the ultimate goal is grow to the point that each age group will meet separately. I feel it is important to have consistency with our denomination and give our youth the opportunity to identify with a larger body of youth. So you’ll be hearing these terms a lot more, but if you should call the kids the “Jammers” that’s ok too. A quick history lesson, in 1920 our denomination established the United Christian Missionary Society . This organization served Disciples ministries through the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Many agencies and committees were developed. The most commonly known grew out of the fellowship concept. In 1944 the Christian Youth Fellowship was established. I’m happy to say that 55 years later, youth ministry is still a vibrant part of the body of Christ.

Last month, I mention a lot of fun things the youth would be doing this summer. We started things off by working the church booth at Open Air in Market Square, the kids spent the day passing out church information and inviting other youth they met to visit our church. We had our sleep over on June 5th and helped out at the safety fair on June 6th. The kids worked hard to help set up and tear down. Plus they ran the puppet theatre. We are beginning a puppet ministry, so everyone will be seeing the puppets again soon. On June 21st our high school youth headed off to Camp Christian with our volunteer driver Stacy Bowen. A big thank you to Stacy! July is just as busy. First, the week of July 5th Franklin Circle hosts a youth group from Tylersville Road Christian Church near Cincinnati, Ohio. They are on a missions trip. It is my hope that some of our youth will be able to join them in their work and also host some fellowship time during their stay. We have our car wash coming up on July 12, and we plan on attending Open Air at Market square again on July 18th.

The youth group will continue to meet through out the summer months. For the summer we will be reading A Handbook for Today’s Disciples by D. Duane Cummings. Each week we will cover a chapter. This book provides information on Disciples heritage, worship, mission and structure. It is my goal to educate the youth on our denominations history and understand our founding principles. Pastor Allen uses this book with his new members class, it is an excellent source for anyone wishing to know more about the church.
 

June 2009

Summer is almost here, which means our youth will be very busy.  To start off, the youth will be working the church booth at Market Square on May 31st.  We hope to make know to other youth in the neighborhood what is available to them at Franklin Circle. N ext we are having a sleep over on Friday, June 5th. All youth are invited. W e’ll be making pizza, watching movies and playing games. A great way to get to know each other better and have fun.  The next day, June 6th is the Fire Safety Fair, the youth will be helping the Christian Education Team with the fair and will be putting on puppet shows through out the day.  We have to thank Claude Pittman and Al Betts for helping us with the materials to build the puppet theatre.

And of course, Camp Christian, four of our youth will be attending C.Y.F. camp June 21st -27th. Our campers are Jessie Bessner, Tori Scheeff, Cristina Jorge and Becky Raspe.  It’s always nice to get letters at camp.  Mail delivery is slow, send mail early in the week.

To send mail to a camper:
Camp Christian
Camper’ First and Last Name
Magnetic Springs, Ohio 43036
 

Thank you to everyone for supporting their fund raising projects. Without your support this would not be possible. We also have two youth on the church softball team, Jessie Bessner and Matt Monhart. They have been practicing hard. Come out and support the team.
Thank you,
Colleen

Youth Group
Car Wash
Fundraiser
Sunday, July 12
Schedule to have your vehicle washed during Sunday morning service or stay after

 

April 2009

Youth Room To Be Painted

The Youth Group is very excited to paint and decorate their room.  They have decided to paint a mural on one of the walls.  We are asking for paint donations.  Don't go out and buy paint for us, we are looking for any paint you may already have in your home.  Any amount or color would be very helpful, murals often need many different colors and we can mix similar colors.  Please bring your paint to church on Sundays or call Colleen Munley at 216-543-7165 to make arrangements for pick up.  Thank you!

C.Y.F. State Conference

Three of our youth attended C.Y.F. State Conference at Hiram College March 13, 14, and 15: Jesse, Cristina, and Tori.  All had a wonderful time.  We would like to thank the Mission Council for supporting this trip.  Those who attended created a slide show of pictures from their trip.  Their presentation was during Community Hour on March 22nd.  If you missed the presentation and would like to see their pictures, please let us know, we'd be happy to show them to you.

Youth Service Project

 As a service project, the youth group will be attending the regional work day at the Cleveland Christian Home on April 4th.  We'll have a great time in fellowship and we'll have fun getting dirty!  More on that next month.

Pastor's Class Set For April 11-12 (Friday to Saturday... SLEEPOVER!)
A Pastor's Class for youth 12 and older will also be forming this fall.  If you or someone you know is interested in deeper discipleship, baptism, and becoming a member of the church please have them contact the church pastor as soon as possible.  This class could either be in a weekend retreat format, as offered last winter, or in a series of weekday afternoon/evening classes.  Youth must attend this class to be baptized at Franklin Circle Christian Church.

Spaghetti Dinner

Sunday, April 13, following worship!

Hosted by the JAMers Youth Group.

All monies raised will go towards helping our youth

go to camp and conference this summer!

Sub Sandwich Sale

Raised $400 For Youth

Camps & Conferences

WOW!  We have been busy!  The JAMers (Jesus And Me) had a sleep over on February 1 where they put together all the magical ingredients for their famous Subs, which were ready for Super Bowl Sunday!

We raised over $400 for camp this summer!! 

We will also be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on April 13 at 1 p.m., following the Community Hour.  Look for more information in the April issue of The Messenger newsletter.  Please call Patty Groetch if you would like to donate to this dinner or any of our "Kids To Camp" fundraisers.

This Spring the JAMers will be participating in the "Amazing Bible Race" and attending to the spring cleaning of their new room, which they hope to move into by April.  More news to come!

OVER $100 RAISED!!!!!!

Penny War Raised Money for the Emergency Fund
 

New Study as of December 2, 2007: 

"Enough Said!  Mean What You Say And Say What You Mean.  Jesus Did."
 

Halloween Party & Fall Festival!

Saturday, October 27, 1-3 p.m.

All kids, Kindergarten to 8th Grade, are welcome!

Wear your costume!  Come for fun and games!

Crafts!  Refreshments!

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October 27-28: Youth Sleepover & Trip To Cedar Point's Halloweekend!

Youth Week In Worship

Youth Week
Oct. 28 -- Nov. 4

October 28
Call To Worship -- Amber Bessner
Invocation -- Kayleigh Raspe
Scripture -- Joe Bobak

Children's Minute -- Michelle Brown

Nov. 4
Call To Worship -- Dominique Locklear
Invocation -- Tara Bobak
Scripture -- Samantha
Children's Minute: Tori Scheeff & Patty Groetsch

Youth Group Car Wash Saturday, October 6

Saturday, October 6 ~ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

FCCC Parking Lot * Bake Sale Also

Cars: $5 -- Trucks/Vans: $7

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February 3 & 4 - Sub Sandwich Sale!

December 10 (Sunday) - Youth to "Journey To Bethlehem" at Euclid Avenue Christian Church.

December 31 (Sunday) - Youth Sunday -  Youth Group to lead our worship service AGAIN!!!

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The Twelve Days Of Christmas

Some folks have been asking for the script from the Youth Youth Sunday, December 31.

To read it Click HERE

or go to http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html

November 2006

The youth group and their sponsors had *another* overnight November 11-12, only this time they cleaned up the church sanctuary and baked cookies for the CWF USO project!

9 Youth and 5 Adults Attended the Acquire The Fire Youth Event, Christian Musicians & Speakers, at the Wolstein Convocation Center in downtown Cleveland  November 3 & 4, overnight retreat at the church!

 
***For a new York Times Article on October 6, 2006 copied below about this movement, Click HERE!***

September 2006

Youth Awareness Month!  

Sunday, September 10 -- Youth Sunday! -- "Listening To God"

     10:30 a.m. -- Youth Sunday, Michelle Brown, preaching, Youth Play "No Time To Wait"

Sunday, September 24 -- 12:15 p.m. Youth host light lunch for church

Superbowl Sunday Sub Sale - to raise money to send kids to camp Make Subs and bake cookies on Saturday, February 4 Host Coffee Hour and Pass out subs on Sunday, February 5

Go to Ohio Regional Christian Education Retreat - Saturday, February 18

Easter Egg Hunt - in conjunction with the Easter Breakfast with the Easter Bunny -  Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  40 children and youth, in addition to their parents and care givers, participated in this wonderful program!

Trip to the IX Center Amusement Park - Sunday, April 30, afternoon & evening.   For more information about The Fish Family Weekend concerts at the IX Amusement Park.

Mother's Day Plant Sale, May 6.

Help with Work Day, May 13.

Assist with Vacation Church School, July 10-14.

NOTICE: After-School Youth Program is now the YEP! (Youth Enrichment Program) with its own page!  Click On:

News!

March 2006: New After School Program Co-Director