Sept. 2010

Okay, I know I have not kept up with the blog and what’s happening with the youth for a while. I beg your forgiveness and I will work to update the blog once or twice a week with information about activities, etc.

So, what’s coming up?

Friday, Sept. 17th, 7 – 10 pm at Pastor Bill’s, there will be  a movie night where we will be showing “To Save a Life”. The movie is Rated PG-13. Bring a friend as the new school year begins and work to reach out to others in your school.

Sunday, Sept. 19th @ 6:00 pm – We begin our Sunday evening youth meetings. We have moved from the South Hanover “Y” to Christ’s American Baptist Church. If you need directions, let me know.

Wednesday, Sept. 22nd – See You at The Pole: A youth initiated activity where you gather at the flagpole of your school to pray for your school. Click here to see the promo video.

And that’s just the beginning of the “year”!! We will be continuing T.A.G. (watch for details) and holding other activities through the year so keep checking back for information, permission forms, etc.

Go into all the world…

Our high school youth are following the Biblical mandate to go into all the world.

Jessie is taking her third trip to Peru this summer to help churches and minister to people there.

Steph is going to Bolivia with Samaritans’ Purse to share God’s love by distributing shoeboxes to children there.

Along with this international reach… some of our middle school youth, Connor and Sara will be going to Kentucky to assist a young church there reach it’s community.

It is truly a blessing to see these youth with a desire to serve our Lord and going out, reaching others for Him.

Please keep them, and their families, in your prayers this summer as they serve on the various mission fields.

YEC 2010

YEC this year was great with worship by Ember Days and the teaching by Word Play.

Below are some pictures from the event:

A great time of fun and discipleship.

Schedule Change

There will not be T.A.G. this Thursday, March 18th.

We’ll resume next month!!!!

Snow Activities!

During the snow storms in February, I asked you to let me know what you were doing while you were “trapped” at home, and here’s what you did…

Playing in the snow...

...and relaxing inside where it's warm.

Although it was nice, I think we’re all glad that the warm weather is here.

SNOW!!!!!!

Is this enough snow for you??? We’re expecting more Tuesday night and Wednesday!!!!

So I know you still had school in PA, Maryland closed all schools (except for homeschool!) so you’ve had time to play in the snow. Let me know what you did, send me pictures and videos of what you did in the snow. I’m interested to see how you spent that time with your families during the big dig!

YEC Early Bird Deadline!

The early bird deadline for YEC ends this Sunday. You can still let me know you plan to go after that but the cost increases by $10! For details and the permission form, click on the Upcoming Events tab.

TSAL

This past Sunday, January 24th, (7) youth and (3) leaders saw the movie To Save a Life (3 more youth are going tonight). Everyone gave the movie “two thumbs up” and are now telling there friends about the movie. It is an independent film in a limited release that deals with the high school culture and the need to reach out to others who may be hurting and alone. When Jesus ministered here on earth, He reached out to those who were hurting, so as we do that, we are doing what Jesus would do.

The movie also poses the question, “what will you do with your life?” and asks the youth in the church, “what is all of this for if you’re not going to let it change you?” It’s not about the fun and games, it is about growing closer to God.

Please pray for those who will be seeing the movie soon and also how we at Hanover Fellowship can disciple others through this tool.

For those who saw the movie, I do have books (based on the movie) available for $12 and copies of the Devo2Go for $11. If you are interested in either of these for yourself or to give to a friend, let me know. There is also another book (Dare to make your life count) to help you reach out to others who may be hurting. That can be gotten for $12.

And if you are hurting, please let someone know. We do care and are willing to listen.

If you have not seen the movie, I encourage you to do so while it is in theaters. The closest theaters to us are in Camp Hill, Harrisburg or Frederick, MD.

For information about the movie, click here…

FYI, I just found out that the Regal theater (where we saw the movie) is going to hold the movie over for a 2nd week! So if you have friends who want to see it, you can see it this weekend!!! I’ll be available if I can help out in anyway, just let me know.

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example…

Watch one of our former youth as they sing a song unto the Lord.

One is never to young to worship or serve the Lord. She has been serving the Lord, leading people in worship for several years.

Leave a comment on YouTube after you view it.

YEC

Click the upcoming events tab above to learn more about the Youth Evangelism Conference coming in April.

The Upcoming Events Tab is where you will be able to get information about activities and download permission forms and information.