Tuesday, January 27, 2015

2014: The Year in Review

2014 was an amazing year in Youth Ministry!  Please enjoy a recap of our time together.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Youth Led Worship



The end of January included a special youth-led worship service.  There is something unique and wonderful about being led in worship by some of the youngest in our faith family.  It is powerful and meaningful for all; we are truly blessed that our young people are so eager and willing to share their gifts with us all.


Youth Choir

"Lift High the Cross" prelude

"Ode to Joy" - this trumpeter has been playing all of 4.5 months!

Duet - by Bach


Friday, January 23, 2015

Jump!

January's youth event was to the newest cool place in town - Jump!  We gathered on a Friday night for pizza at the church, then headed to the new trampoline park for hours of jumping fun.

Some pics from the event:

Chow Time

(we even managed a little youth choir rehearsal during dinner....!)



This was one of everyone's favorite moments:  a slow song came on, and Crosby and his girlfriend seized the opportunity to slow dance with one another.  A Godsight, for many.






Such a fun night!  Such a great crew!!!




Monday, January 19, 2015

Winter Celebration: Known By Faith

Five youth and two advisors attend the Virginia Synod event, Winter Celebration, in late January. What a weekend it was!  Our theme for our time together was "Known by Faith" and our focus was on 1 Timothy 1: 3-5.  

"I urge you, as I did when I was on my way to Macedonia, to remain in Ephesus so that you may instruct certain people not to teach any different doctrine, and not to occupy themselves with myths and endless geneaologies that promote speculations rather than divine training, that is known by faith.  But the aim of such instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith."  

We grew together in faith as well as closer together as a group.  It was a wonderful time for all.  

Some pics:


Our adventure begins!

Dining hall... our group plus a photo bomber

Bishop Mauney's performace of "Pharoah, Pharoah" is one to see!



The sunsets are always breathtaking at Eagle Eyrie

Our awesome group!!

Worst part:  the end.