youth

Breakfast Club

Dates: Begins September 10, 2006

When and Where: Sundays from 10:40 - noon, Youth Room

Additional Details: Food, fun, and fellowship for middle and high school students growing in their faith. Gathering at 10:40 am for food and fun with your friends. The middle school and high school students split into separate groups for teaching, Bible study and small group discussions.

Crossover

Dates: Begins September 13 (one Wednesday a month is for Leader Meetings)

When and Where: Wednesdays: Middle School, 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm, Great Room. High School, 7:45 pm - 9:15 (optional hangout until 10:00 pm), Youth Room

Middle School CrossOver

Wednesday 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.

 

Teaching Schedule

 

September 2006 - Star Wars "Revenge of the Sith"

Using clips from the movie "Revenge of the Sith" we will tackle issues such as being a minority, and making wrong decisions.

 

October 2006 - Amazing Kids

We will deliver a three-week series on incredible accomplishments made by young people: those who have overcome obstacles and those that have made a difference in the world. Students will also be challenged to make a difference in the world they live in.

 

November 2006 - Day in the Life

Another three-week series examining a day in the life of kids from other cultures and countries, and from much poorer nations. We will also look at the lives of the rich and famous and how the media portrays their lifestyles. Students will be challenged to join us on a local service project.

 

December 2006 - Chronicles of Narnia

Using clips from the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" we will teach and discuss temptation, bravery, and redemption. We will give students an opportunity to make Christ a part of their lives during the last talk of the series.

 

Senior High CrossOver

Wednesday 7:45 - 10:00 p.m.

 

Teaching Schedule

 

September/October 2006 - Songs that Saved My Life

Each leader will pick a song that deeply impacted them, perhaps by helping them cope during a difficult time or by permanently affecting their philosophy of life. Scriputure will be brought in to illustrate deeper truths that weren't understood until later. Students will be encouraged to share their own "life-saving" songs with their leaders.

 

Spaghetti Dinner - September 20

The Spaghetti Dinner is one of the most popular nights of the year. Invite your friends for a free dinner freshly prepared by our chef-in-residence, culinary student Tony Bonura.

 

November 2006 - Video Project

Chat rooms will receive a story from scripture, some props, and a video camera. Students will film their own version of the story after discussing it. Over the next three weeks we will watch the videos and use the best three to illustrate talks about those biblical stories.

 

December 2006 - What I learned on the Road

Darren Belajac will share at CrossOver about his experiences on tour with his band and insights he has learned about living as a disciple.

Middle School Laurelville

Dates: November 3 - 5, 2006

Location: Laurelville

Time: 6:00 pm Friday - 2:00 pm Sunday

Who should attend: 6th - 8th graders

Additional Details: Laurelville is the best weekend of the year! Spend two nights and days with your friends laughing, dancing, playing in the mud, and talking late into the night. The Twenty Minutes of Silence Saturday night may be one of the most significant times in your life!

Jumonville

Dates: December 1 - 3, 2006

Location: Jumonville

Time: 6:00 pm Friday - 2:00 pm Sunday

Who should attend: 9th - 12th graders

Additional Details: A retreat away from schoolwork, sports and your family to spend time hanging out with your friends, talking about your life and faith.

Confirmation

Dates: Tentatively Scheduled for 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13.  Overnight Retreat 5/4-5.  Confirmation Dessert 5/15, Confirmation Sunday, 5/20.

When and Where: Sundays in the Youth Room, 10:40 am - noon

Who should attend: 8th - 12th graders

Additional Details: For students in 8th grade or above who are interested in formally declaring their faith in Jesus Christ by joining Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. Some basic beliefs and history of the faith will be studied.

Monthly Service Opportunities

Dates: Pending

When and Where: Sundays in the Youth Room 10:30 - noon

Who should attend: 9th - 12th graders

Additional Details: There will be an opportunity for high school students to serve the community once a month this year.

Youth Culture Class

Dates: 10/15, 22, 29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

Location: Youth Room/Breakout Rooms

Time: 10:45 am - 12 noon

Day(s): Sundays

Who should attend: Parents, grandparents, youth adults

Additional Details: Youth Director Tim Comer will be teaching this class with the intention of imparting information for parents, grandparents, and other family or adults who are struggling to understand the current generation of teenagers. Over six weeks, Tim will cover some of the major negative cultural influences teens deal with, a brief sketch of the mindset of this generation, some idols that prevent adults from effectively engaging teenagers, the prevalence of materialism, and teens' experimentation with drugs, alcohol, love and sex. Please come early for a light breakfast in the Youth Room.

CrossOver Leader Rally

Dates: August 30

When and Where: Wednesday at 6 pm in the Courtyard Lobby/Youth Room

Who should attend: All youth leaders, and anyone interested in learning more about teens or considering becoming a youth leader.

Additional Details: Dinner and Fellowship 6:00 pm; Casting vision for 2006/2007 follows. There are many different areas to serve and great opportunities to build life-long relationships.

Youth Sunday

Dates: April 15

When and Where: 9:30 and 11 am, Sanctuary/Great Room

Who should attend: All

Additional Details: Once a year, our youth ministry "takes over" Sunday worship to show their appreciation for the support of the congregation and to ask for continued support in the year to come.

FLASH

Dates: 9/10, 9/24, 10/1, 10/22, 11/12,11/26, 12/10, 1/14,1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/29, 5/6

When and Where: Sundays in the Youth Room at 6 pm.

Who should attend: 8th - 12th graders

Additional Details: The FlasH is for students interested in growing their faith and relationship with Christ by serving the youth ministry and community.

Middle School Dances

Dates: 9/15, 10/6, 11/17, 12/1, 1/19, 3/16, 4/20, 5/25

When and Where: Fridays in the Great Room, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm (time adjusted by 1/2 hour earlier for daylight savings time)

Who should attend: 6th - 8th graders

Additional Details: Dancing to pop music for students in middle school.

Bible Study

Dates, times and locations vary.

Who should attend: 6th - 12th graders

Additional Details: There are many opportunities to study the Bible with students your own age. Contact Tim Comer, Mike Holohan, or Debbie Tobias if you would like more specific information.

Friday Night Live

Dates: February 16, 2006

Location: TJHS Gym, Great Room, Ice Skating, Gateway Clipper

Time: 8:00 pm Friday - 7 am Saturday

Day(s): Friday to Saturday

Who should attend: 6th - 8th graders

Additional Details: Eleven hours of non-stop fun for middle school students! We start out at the Thomas Jefferson High School Gym for some games and non stop moving the entire night. You will hear a message from a fantastic speaker that may change your life!

Baccalaureate Sunday

Dates: June 3, 2006

When and Where: Sundays in the Great Room at 11 am

Who should attend: Students graduating from high school, technical school, or college.

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