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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Where People Care

Youth Ministry (Middlers & HS)

 YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES AT WPC
 
 Dan LeMonnier- Youth Director
Singer, actor, storyteller and writer Dan performs nationally and internationally, delighting audiences of all ages.He has performed at the 53rd Presidential Inaugural Celebration, the Smithsonian Institute (three times), and at regional festivals, community art centers, schools and churches throughout the country. He is a recipient of the Frank L. Basile Emerging Stories Fellowship for his performance based on the life of Clarence Jordan (spiritual father of Habitat for Humanity), and was a finalist for the Brimstone Award in Applied Storytelling for his program on hospice.   Dan holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from Marquette University and an MFA in Acting from the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University and is a graduate of the Mastery of Biblical Storytelling program from the Academy of Biblical Storytelling at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. From 1986-2004, he was well known in the Chicago area as "Benny the Bull," mascot for the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls.
 
 Dan's e-mail is wpcyouth@aol.com
 
MIDDLERS & HS meet every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
The purpose of Youth Ministry at Westminster Presbyterian Church is to encourage our youth to trust in God and know they are loved unconditionally. We provide a safe place to make deeper connections with one other, and to go beyond cliques and labels. It is a place where everyone is accepted for their uniqueness and encouraged to grow as young adults and Christians.
 
Middlers will continue to meet in Room 305 with Dan. Any adults interested in assisting with the Middler hour,
please feel free to contact Dan at 838-3131 or 313-2371.
 
ANNUAL FAMILY RETREAT August 27-29, 2010
at the Presbyterian Camp in Saugatuck, MI
Save the weekend of August 27-29 for the annual family retreat at the Presbyterian Camp in Saugatuck, MI. It is a wonderful time to get away with your family to enjoy crafts, games, kayaking, archery and more. Come away to a quiet place and recharge your spiritual batteries in preparation for the coming school year. The cost is $125 for Adults and $104 for youth and children. Scholarships are available. Contact Dan LeMonnier for more information or to sign up. 838-3131 or 313-2371 (cell)
 
 
Middler Events Schedule 2010-2011
 
Sunday, September 12, 2010 – Rally Sunday!
 
Sunday, September 19, 2010 – Parent Meeting, 10:15 am, Room 305
 
Saturday, September 25, 2010 – Apple Picking/Pie Baking
 
Sunday, September 26, 2010 – Bring a Friend to Youth Group @ 9:00 AM
 
Sunday, September 26, 2010 – 1:30 PM Crop Walk with High School Group
 
Saturday, October 9, 2010 – 11:00 AM Paint Ball
@ Blast Camp W/ High School
 
Sunday, October 10, 2010 – Bike the Chicago Lake Front 11:45 AM
meet @ WPC
 
Saturday, October 16, 2010 – Fright Fest @ Great America.
Depart 9:30 AM. Return 6:00 PM
 
Sunday, October 31, 2010 – Host “Spook-tacular Sunday”
 
Fri/Sat., (TBA), 2010 - Autumn Lock-In 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
 
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 – Volleyball practice begins 5:30 – 7:00 PM
 
Sunday, December 19, 2010 - Christmas Party, 9:00 AM
 
January-March 2011 – Interfaith Volleyball League
 
Sat./Sun., February 18/19, 2011 - Ski Trip to Bittersweet
 
Friday, February 25, 6:00 PM Family Night (Theme TBA)
 
Fri./Sat., (TBA), 2011 – Spring Lock-In
 
Fri-Sun., April 23-25, 2011 – Confirmation Retreat (8th graders)
 
Sunday, May 1, 2011 – Confirmation Sunday (@ 9:00 & 10:30 Worship)
 
Sundays, May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 – Zandstra’s Farm Flower Coupon Fund Raiser
 
Other Events
“Pizza w/a Purpose” – every Tuesday 4:30-5:30,
Dinner w/guest leaders,Open Gym to follow until 7:00 PM
Feed My Starving Children – Local Mission Trip
Summer Camp (June or July 2011)
Car Wash (fund raiser) / Pizza(late July 2011)
Deep River Water Park, (mid-July 2011)
Fishing Day Trip (early August 2011)  
High School Events Schedule 2010-2011
 
Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Rally Sunday
 
Sunday, September 19, 2010 – Parent Meeting, 10:15 AM, Rm. 305
 
Sunday, September 26, 2010 9:00 AM, Bring a Friend to Youth Group
 
Sunday, September, 2010 – 1:30 PM, Crop Walk w/ Middlers
 
Saturday, October 9, 2010 – Paint Ball @ Blast Camp
meet @ WPC @ 11:00 AM
 
Sunday, October 10, 2010 – Ride the Chicago Lake Front,
meet 11:45 AM @ WPC
 
Saturday, October 16 2010 – Fright Fest @ Great America
Depart 9:30 AM, Return 6:00 PM
 
Sunday, October 31, 2010 – Host “Spook-tacular Sunday” w/ Middlers
 
Thursday, November 4, 2010 - Volleyball Practice begins 5:30-7:00 PM
 
Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Bethlehem Market - Times TBA
(We will serve soup as a work camp fundraiser)
 
Sunday, December 19, 2010 - Christmas Party (in High School Room)
 
Sat/Sun, January 28/29, 2011 – Ski Trip
 
Friday, February 25, 6:00 PM, Family night (Theme TBA)
 
January-March 2010 – Interfaith Volleyball League
 
Friday, February 4th, 2011 – Family Night – Time TBA
 
Other Events
 
Thursday Night Jazz 7-9 PM– Dinner, Devotions & Discussion
W/ guest leaders
Concerts and Special Events as they become available
Feed My Starving Children - Local Mission Trip
Summer Mission/Work Camp
Local Mission/Outreach Opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Be sure to check out our youth group’s My Space page at www.myspace.com/westminsteryg to see the latest pictures of our exploits and find out what’s going on with us. Need to contact the Youth Director outside of church?
E-mail Dan at wpcyouth@aol.com.
 
 FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO . . .myspace.com/westminsterYG