• 22, Middle school youth group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Youth House.
• 25, High school youth join with the NFC wood ministry to split and stack firewood at the Friends Cemetery from 9 to 11 a.m.
• 26, Sunday school meets at 9 a.m. Middle school at the Youth House. High school in Barclay B.
• 26, Bible quiz practice takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Youth House.
• 26, High school youth group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at the Youth House.
• 29, Middle school youth group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Youth House.

March

• 10, Bible Quiz Meet #3 at Boise Friends (Idaho)
• 16, Practices start for NWYM Volleyball Tournament
• 24, First day of Spring Break
• 30, Applications for Twin Rocks Servant Leadership Program are due

April

• 12, Bridgetown Night Strike
• 13, NWYM Volleyball Tournament starts in Nampa, Idaho
• 15, Applications for Youth Challenged Through Local Service are due
• 15, Return from NWYM Volleyball Tournament
• 21, Bible Quiz Meet #4 at Reedwood Friends (Portland)

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 planning to send another vehicle that will 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.

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.

The 2012 annual youth volleyball tournament will be held at the Nampa Christian Elementary School in Nampa, Idaho, April 13-14 for high school students. Youthworkers play on teams alongside the youth. There are two divisions, Quaker and Friends. The Quaker division is for teams with a higher competitive level and the Friends division is for the more basic skill level.

Volleyball Rules and Guidelines are available HERE.

Download the Volleyball Tournament schedule

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 poorer areas of Portland serving people who have often been marginalized by society.

Dates:  June 25–July 1 in Portland, Oregon, and Youth Yearly Meeting at George Fox University, July 22–27, 2012.

The program cost is $500 to cover both the cost of the YCLS program and the week of Youth Yearly Meeting (all lodging and meals included).  Application deadline is April 15, 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.

This week-long summer service experience in Portland is for all current high school students for the 2011–2012 school year. 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.

Applications for the 2012 Team are now open!

Click here to apply for YCLS 2012

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 2 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 2 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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Wendee Lewis
• JJ Englefried

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:

• Leader Application
• Student Application

(For leaders) Background Check