Coming Up
January
- 25, Middle school youth group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Youth House.
- 29, High school Sunday school meets with Children of Light in Barclay B. Middle school Sunday school at the Youth House.
- 29, Bible quiz practice meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Youth House.
- 29, High school youth group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at the Youth House.
February
March
- 10, Bible Quiz Meet #3 at Boise Friends (Idaho)
- 16, Practices start for NWYM Volleyball Tournament
Bridgetown Night Strike
Who: High school students, friends (and any interested family members)
Why: Get a first-hand experience of urban ministries.
When: 6 – 11 p.m., Thursday, February 2
Where: Meet at NFC – 307 S College St – where we’ll load up for the trip into Portland.
Bridgetown Ministries serves people who live on the streets of Portland, providing a warm meal, a clothes/blanket/sleeping bags closet, haircuts, foot-washing, and lots of conversations. It’s a memorable and safe way to experience urban ministries and to interact with people in a meaningful way.
Please let Eric know if you’re planning to come – (971) 832-9838; eric@newbergfriends.org.
Pizza Skate
We’ve planned a Pizza Skate for middle school students. Details:
- Meet at North Valley Friends (4020 N College) at 1:30 p.m. Return by 7 p.m.
- Roller skating at Hillsboro Skate World from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Dinner at Pizza Hut
- Cost is $6.
- Yes, you can invite your friends!
We’ll have limited space available, so make sure to reserve a spot by contacting Eric, Leslie, or Jon to let us know you plan to come.
Jr High Jamboree
This year at Junior High Jamboree, our theme, Called to be Friends, is based on John 15:13-15. Haley and Matt Krueger will be exploring the idea of what it means to be true friends to those around us as well as friends with God. We will dive into questions such as: “What makes a good friend?” “What does friendship with God really looks like?” and “What to do when friendships get tough.”
Who can attend? Youth who are currently in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
What does it cost? $120 per person. Scholarships are available.
How do I get there? Contact Eric if you need a ride. Cost is $10. We’ll leave from North Valley Friends (4020 N College) at 4 p.m. on Friday, and return by 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Bring a sack dinner for Friday and some extra money for ice cream at the cheese factory on the way home, Monday.
When does it begin and end? Plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 17. Dinner will not be served Friday, so please eat before you come. JHJ will conclude at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 20. Transportation will be provided for Newberg-area students. We’ll be leaving from North Valley Friends (4020 N College) at 4 p.m. on Friday and returning by 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Let Eric or Leslie know you are coming, and bring $10 to help pay for gas.
What should I bring?
- sleeping bag
- pillow
- sack dinner for Friday
- raincoat
- clothes that can get wet/dirty
- crazy clothes, props, or costumes for the lip sync
- towel
- hygiene supplies (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc)
- Bible
- notebook and pen
- $10 for gas if you plan to ride the van
- a sack dinner for Friday night
- money for the cheese factory if you plan to ride the van (as we’ll be stopping on the way home)
Junior High Jamboree is planned by a committee of high school students from Newberg-area Friends churches. This group is coordinated by Twin Rocks Program interns, Samantha Thorson and Kelsey Hampton, and supervised by Twin Rocks Program Director Joseph Thouvenel.
Bible Quiz #3, Boise
Meet at Newberg Friends at 8 a.m., Friday, March 9. We will return from Boise by 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. Some students are part of a concert that ends at noon on Friday. We are working on sending another vehicle that would meet up with the rest of the team in Boise. The following is a quick list of items you shouldn’t forget to bring (or wear):
- quiz shirt
- scripture portion
- jacket
- 2 changes of clothes
- towel
- sleeping bag
- pillow
- hygiene supplies (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
This meet covers all of Hebrews and the first three chapters of 1 Peter. More information to come on Saturday’s activity.
Midwinter
UPDATE
We’ll meet at Newberg Friends at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, January 13, returning to NFC on Monday, January 16, by 2:30 p.m. Find program information online and below. Make sure to fill out and bring a medical release. You can also find packing suggestions here. Cost for camp is $65. Cost for transportation is $10. Bring dinner for Friday (or money to get dinner on the way).
MIDWINTER 2012: We Are Free
January 13 – 16, 2012
What is Midwinter? It’s a camp for Northwest Yearly Meeting youth and their friends in the middle of winter…and… it’s awesome! It’s a chance for students to gather and learn about things close to God’s heart: Freedom to Love, Freedom from Sin, Freedom to Serve.
We are called to be free! Galatians 5:13 — “You my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge in the sinful nature, rather, serve one another in love.”
Theme: We Are Free
Location: Metolius Friends Church in Central Oregon (photo left—makes you want to be there!)
Cost: $65 (Free MidWinter T-shirt if registered by January 2, 2011)
Rusty St. Cyr, Director of Spiritual Formation at George Fox University, will be this year’s speaker. Rusty is someone who cares deeply for his community, desiring God’s justice to be realized for all people.
Click Here to REGISTER! (Deadline for registration is January 6, 2012)
Note: There is an option to pay in full or to pay a $25 deposit to register. Final payment can be made online later, by check (mail to NWYM, 200 N. Meridian, Newberg, OR 97132), or brought to MidWinter.
Download the Medical Release Form Here! This must either be sent to Northwest Yearly Meeting or brought to MidWinter.
Churches may have scholarship money to help with the cost, check with your pastor/youth leader for information.
Questions: Contact our fantastic MidWinter Planning Team – Katie Kruger at mailto:ktjoe7@hotmail.com or (503) 709-4907, Rachel Clarkson at rclarkson09@georgefox.edur, or Ingrid Stave at istave10@georgefox.edu.
MidWinter Planning Team (left to right): Rachel, Ingrid, Katie.
Youth Challenged through Local Service
YCLS - Youth Challenged through Local Service is a short-term inner city mission for youth, in partnership with BridgeTown Ministries. This experience takes youth into some of the neediest areas of Portland to serve those who have been marginalized by our society today.
Application deadline is May 1, 2012.
Dates: June 20-26 in Portland, Oregon and Youth Yearly Meeting at George Fox University, July 24-29, 2011.
The program cost is $550 to cover both the cost of the YCLS program and the week of Youth Yearly Meeting (all lodging and meals included). Application deadline is May 1, 2012.
There is also a need for two adult team leaders to volunteer during the week of YCLS. These leaders will work alongside BridgeTown ministries and the YCLS team members during this important week in Portland, Oregon.
The one week summer service experience in Portland is for those in high school. Contact Rachelle Staley, Associate Superintendent of Youth and Young Adults, if you have questions about being a leader or team member, Rachelle@nwfriends.org or 503/476-9127.
Youth Challenged to Expand their Worldview
YCEW 2012
Applications are due by December 1.
- When: June 27th-July 29th
- Where: Haiti
- Who: High school sophomores, juniors or seniors for the 2011-2012 school year
- What: This year we will be working with an organization called Haiti Christian Development Fund (HCDF). This group is working on various projects including the building and development of a boarding school for secondary students.
Our YCEW team will be working alongside the Haitian people developing relationships and community as they work to complete this important project. Education is typically only available in the city and the urban conditions are dismal (even before the earthquake). HCDF is working to promote better education opportunities in rural Haiti.
Click here for more information on this great ministry: Haiti Christian Development Fund
The team will also be connecting with youth from local churches to learn from one another. It is our hope to host conversations and opportunities for the youth of Haiti to teach our youth what God is doing in Haiti and for the YCEW team to talk about what God is doing in their country and communities
Haiti is a small, tropical, mountainous country located in the Caribbean Sea where it shares an island with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is known for its unique history and culture. As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, most Haitians are of African Decent, but also have strong French roots. Due to previous political corruption and ongoing violence, Haiti is found to be the poorest country in the Americas while still struggling to recover from last year’s 7.0 earthquake that tore Haiti to ruins.
Some things to remember as you are praying about applying are that both YCEW team members and leaders must attend a Parent Meeting on January 8, 2012, May Retreat (May 4-6, 2012), and the YCEW trip (June 24-July 27, 2011) which includes orientation before and debriefing & Yearly Meeting sessions after. These dates are absolutely mandatory for acceptance. Blessings as you begin your journey.
The YCEW Directors email contacts:
Applications:
Student and Leader applications are below. Please get started on them early, as a passport needs to be applied for before the application is complete. Please fill out your application online here, please e-mail JJ Engelfried (jj@engelfriedfamily.com) if you have any trouble completing the form.
Leader application materials available online for completion:
(For leaders) Background Check
58
NFC is hosting a screening of a new film that uses Isaiah 58 as its cue; a film that challenges Christians to respond to extreme poverty in our world.
This Friday night at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary, Michelle Akins has organized a gathering to watch “58:” You can find more information about the movie and the movement here. You can also contact Michelle for more information. Consider making time in the busyness of life for this opportunity!
The film might not be appropriate for young children. Child care will not be provided.
French Prairie
Evening at French Prairie
For middle and high school students.
Friday, October 28
5:45 to 9:30 p.m.
Leave from NFC
Conquer the corn maze and the hay maze. Take on the giant slide and obstacle course. Huddle up around the campfire and roast s’mores. Both middle school and high school students are welcome to join us. Cost is $10. Don’t forget to bring a jacket.
Click here for a copy of the event flyer.
