This Week in Sr. High

It's a pretty quiet weekend around here! We have Sunday School, D-Groups and Youth Band!

I'm happy to tell you 20 of you are headed to the Winter Retreat along will five leaders. There's still room to join us! Registration is still open until Sunday night. Ben, along with our friends from New Life Dresher, have planned a great weekend. Remember, if the only thing holding you back from joining us is money or the need to arrive late or leave early, we've got you covered. Text, email, or call me and we'll make plans to have you join us.

Youth Band: Please be ready to tell me and Dan what songs you'd like to lead while on retreat. He'll make sure we have the music ready for Sunday at Youth Band.

Apologetics Conference: This conference is a student favorite! Join us for for Man or Maker: Stand to Reason's Apologetics Conference. It's free to join if you let me know you're coming before this Friday. After that, it's only $10 to join.

I'm looking forward to seeing you Sunday!

Blessings,

Jason

P.S. - A huge thanks from both Lynette and me for all your help on Monday with my move. I can't believe how much got done! I'm in great shape for the movers on Friday. We're grateful for your help.

Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2, 2025

Sr. High Winter Retreat with New Life Dresher

Tuscarora Retreat Center

SIGN UP BEFORE SUNDAY!

Join us for a fun weekend of great teaching, games, fellowship and fun. More information about our speaker and the theme are coming soon! Be sure to read the registration pages fully for information about discounts available to all students. Click the button below to sign up,

Scholarship are available. Money should never be a barrier to participation in any youth activity, so if you need help, just ask - even if you recently used the scholarship option in the fall. We're serious when we say money should never be a barrier.

Reality Apologetics Conference

Friday, March 21 - Saturday, March 22

We're headed back to Stand to Reason's Reality Apologetics Conference!

Apologetics is just a fancy name for explaining why we believe what we believe. For example, at its heart, Defense Against the Dark Arts is an apologetics class. All Sr. High is invited to attend!!

Here's the best part, if you let me know you're coming on or before Friday, January 24 the conference is free! If you let me know on or after January 25 the cost will be $20 - if space is still available.

There's lots of great speakers, including the DADA favorite, Mr. B: Check out the conference here.

The fine print: You must commit to the following:

1. Let Jason know by text or email on or before Friday, January 24 that you're coming.

2. Attend both days of the conference (March 21-22)

3. In the event you choose not to attend the conference, after you've signed up, you'll reimburse New Life the $49 for the unused registration. Of course, a serious illness or family emergency won't count.

4. Fully participate in all aspects of the conference. In other words, you can't sit on your phone in the lobby during breakout sessions.

5. Bring $12 for lunch on Saturday. But, lunch money shouldn't be a barrier to participation. If you need lunch money, just let me know.

6. This offer applies to Sr. High students and Sr. High leaders only - sorry no Jr. High student (this time!) We're also limited to 20 total people.

Schedule:

Friday, March 21 | Leave New Life promptly at 4:25 | Return New Life by 10:30 pm

Saturday, March 22 | Leave New Life promptly at 8:00 am | Return to New Life by 8:00 pm

Sunday School

The Household of God: Young Men and Young Women

Sunday, January 26

9:50 - 10:50 am

The 109

Ben kicked off our new series: The Household of God. John Timlin walked us through the office of elder. This week In 1 Timothy, Paul is giving instructions and guidance to Timothy, who is a young leader within the church. Paul, in his instruction to Timothy, talks about how we are to live as men and women within God's household. Join Lynette as she help us take a look at 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Timothy 4:11-5:2

Youth Band

Sunday, January 26

5:00 - 6:30 pm

Sanctuary

Join Dan this week as he leads Youth Band! Musicians, bring your music. Tech, bring your notebook.

Also, Sr. High, bring the songs you're thinking of doing for the Winter Retreat Worship and we can practice.

D-Groups

Sunday, January 26

6:30 - 8:30 pm

The 109

Join us for D-Groups! We'll have a couple of fun games and time for our men-only and women-only D-Groups. Plus, when we meet we eat - so we'll have plenty of snacks!

Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2, 2025

Sr. High Winter Retreat with New Life Dresher

Tuscarora Retreat Center

Here's what you'll want to know about our Retreat!

Arrival on Friday: Please plan to arrive at NLG at 5:00 p m. Drop your gear off to the bus and then head inside for dinner.

Departure: We'd like to be on the road no later than 5:35 pm as it's a two-hour drive. Please arrive as close to 5:00 pm as possible

Arrival to NLG on Sunday: We'll be back on Sunday between 1:00 - 1:30 pm

What to Bring:

Your Bible and a pen

Bedding: Tuscarora provides sheets, blankets, and a pillow. So no need to bring a sleeping bag or other bedding.

Clothes, shoes, and Toiletries: We'll be inside and outside, so bring clothes for cold weather and good shoes! You'll want warm and comfy clothes for lessons, small groups and inside activities. Bring a towel and the usual toiletries: deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush, soap, shampoo, any medications you need, etc.

As with all our retreats, this is a phone-free retreat (unless your phone is needed for medical reasons). Please leave all other electronic devices home too. If you have one, bring a watch.

Youth Band: Be sure to bring your music and instruments

No Sunday School

Most of us will be away at the Winter Retreat. See you next week!

No D-Groups

Take the night off and rest up after our Winter Retreat. We'll see you next week!

Update 1/15/25: Office Hours on 1/18 canceled

Office Hours Are Now by Appointment