Youth Junior High Youth Learning Circle (Grades 7-9) Theme: The Spirit in Me Greets the Spirit in You September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th at 10:00 am Share the essence of who you are through a special object, picture or piece of music that you bring from home.   Take this learning and extend it to create a space in the lower level that reflects the spirit in you as individuals and as a group.   Theme: Peer Pressure and the Internet October and November   Join us to explore uses of the internet that create peer pressure amongst teens.  Share your learning with the congregation through the creation of a video.   Theme: Supporting Youth from Camp Fyrefly December   On December 2nd, the Youth of Southminster-Steinhauer will have an opportunity to hear about the origins of Camp Fyrefly and listen to the stories of gay and lesbian youth. December 9th, 16th and 23rd, our youth will find ways to support the youth of Camp Fyrefly as their annual Advent Project.   Theme: Judaism January 2008   Theme: Islam February 2008   Theme: Where is God in the Midst of World Conflict? March and April 2008   Theme: TBA May and June 2008  CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH MUSIC AND DRAMA PROGRAM   This will be a great opportunity to participate in the cast for the musical “Oh Jonah!”    Come sing and act out the story of the reluctant prophet.  Practice starts Thursday, September 20th.     The children will gather at 5:00 pm and the youth will join the children at 5:30 pm.     The musical will be offered in church on Sunday, November 25th, at 10:00 am.     For more information, please phone the church office at 435-2028. Upcoming Events Y.O.S.S.* NEWS (Youth of Southminster-Steinhauer) (Junior High – Grades 7 to 9) Date Time Event Sun., Sept. 9 11:30 am Sunday Sundae – Help dish up that ice cream right after learning circles! Fri., Sept. 21 6:00-8:00 pm Corn Maze and Hot Dog Roast Discover the secret message hidden in the maze. Carpools depart from the church at 6:00 pm. Enjoy some horseshoes, hot dogs, and marshmallows around the fire pit! Cost: $5. Bring a friend. Visit www.amazingfieldmaze.com NOTE: Rain plan is games night and hot dogs at the church. Sun., Sept. 30 4:00-6:00 pm Harvest Dance – Y.O.S.S. Beverage Barn Fri., Oct. 19 6:00-8:00 pm Indoor Skateboard Park Carpools depart from the church at 6 pm for Hope Mission’s RW Tegler Sports Centre.  Enjoy the indoor skateboard park, pool tables, video games, carpet pool or just hang out! Cost: $5. Waivers required. Helmets available. Sat., Oct. 27 7:30-11:00 pm Youth Halloween Dance (Edmonton-wide), Riverbend United, 14907 - 45 Avenue.  Bring $5 and snack or pop, and dress-up! Sun., Oct. 28 4:00-6:00 pm Family Pumpkin Party – Pumpkin Cooking Contest Organizers! Fri., Nov. 16 7:00-9:00 pm Cookie Bake – Help bake cookies for the annual “Cookie Walk!” Sun., Nov. 25 4:00-6:00 pm Advent Festival – Fire Pit Crew Fri., Dec. 7 7:00-9:00 pm The Spirit of Rhythm - African Hand Drums in Worship and Joy Workshop leader Diane Scott currently teaches and plays djembe drums in a treatment setting for persons recovering from addictions, and she also performs in a women's percussion ensemble called Heart Rhythms.  Ice Cream, pop, and Christmas Trivia to follow!  Mon., Dec. 31 6:30-midnight New Year’s Eve Party Fri., Jan. 11 7:00-9:00 pm When Bad Things Happen to Good People After viewing a 30-minute video, we’ll explore this topic in an evening with the Simpsons! Sun., Jan. 27 4:00-6:00 pm <>Family Bowling and Pizza Party Tues., Feb. 5 4:30-7:30 pm Mardi Gras Pancake Supper – Beverage Stewards Fri., Mar. 7 to Sun., Mar. 9 Junior High Rally – “Everybody Needs a Rock” Hosted in Edmonton at St. Paul’s United, 11526 – 76 Street Feb. - May Events TBA

COMMUNITY NEWS FOR YOUTH

W.H.Y. …

... stands for Wondering Holy Youth. This E-letter is published four times a year by two college-aged youth from Camrose and Oyen, who began after the two attended the United Church’s General Council. They intend to connect youth across the country with articles and guest writers. WHY is all about the wondering. You can subscribe by e-mailing  wonderingyouth@gmail.com.  

Future Quest Youth Program (August 2008)

A summer experience for youth aged 14-17 from the United Church of Canada and youth from other Christian denominations to explore community, theology, and leadership. Engage your body, mind, and spirit in an educational community that affirms, challenges, and inspires your life. Will you be one of the Future Quest youth? Queen’s Theological College, at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario  www.queensu.ca/theology

Youth Heartbeats

We welcome Deb and Patrick Pennyfeather back from their travels in July to Korea! Dawn Pennyfeather spent the summer working at the Penhold Cadet Camp.  The Rosborough’s had a great week at Naramata, and we congratulate Monica on her new role at Revelations Bookstore.  Kaylen Salter-Dimma spent August traveling Europe with his grandparents.

FAMILY GATHERINGS

Watch for our monthly family gatherings on the last Sunday of the month from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Details will be published in the Morning Messenger.

Join us on Sunday, September 30^th for our first event …

 HARVEST DANCE & WEINER ROAST

Sunday, October 28, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

PUMPKIN PARTY

Sunday, November 25, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

ADVENT FESTIVAL (See Page 31 for details)

Monday, December 31, 6:30 – Midnight

NEW YEAR’S EVE POTLUCK AND DANCE

Sunday, January 27, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

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Youth are encouraged to attend the Sunday program during Worship.

Trip to Banff - August 2002

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Half Way	Near the Top	Who Said Sleep?

Trip to Canmore - September 2004

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