YOUTH GROUP
SKI TRIP
Notes of Thanks from the kids themselves:
SUMMER CAMPS
Synod School, July 22-27, 2012 “Singing the Lord’s Song In a Strange Land”, at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa; website: www.lakes and prairies.org – Activities for the whole family.
Calvin Crest Camp Conference and Retreat Center in Fremont, Nebraska; website: www.calvincrest.org – Various camps for all ages.
Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center in Allenspark, Colorado; website www.highlandscamp.org – Camps for youth and adults.
Visit the websites of these camps for more information. Scholarships are available for all of the above camps. Also the church will pay up to 50% of the camp fees for youth wishing to attend a Christian summer camp.
When: Saturday, March 24th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Who: Youth Group
What: Sign up giving your name, phone number and address and the youth will come to your home to help with:
Cost: A Cookie or maybe 2 because you can’t eat just one!
Thanks to everyone who donated food and money for the youth group’s Souper Bowl Sunday food drive! Some youth group members delivered the donations to the new Crossroads shelter in Kearney on Feb 8th during WNL.
The youth group is hosting a SouperBowl Can drive collection at the church. Donations will be given to our local food pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items to church. We will have an area in the Narthex available to collect the items. We are collecting items now through Souperbowl Sunday which is February 5th.
Youth group is going on a Ski trip this Spring, to Mt. Crescent in Honey Creek, IA. The group will overnight in Omaha and activities planned are:
-skiing
-snow tubing
-zibob sledding (Mini sled with steering capabilities)
-lazor tag
-roller skating
It will be a lot to pack into just two days! For more information please contact Jeff & Rona Newby or Tiffany Tarvestad.
2 people drawing the same word(s) for their team. First team to guess wins the round. Can you guess what they are drawing? Post your guesses and see more photos on First Presbyterian’s Facebook Page.
The youth group is hosting a SouperBowl Can drive collection at the church. Donations will be given to our local food pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items to church. We will have an area in the Narthex available to collect the items. We are collecting items now through Souperbowl Sunday which is February 5th.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Senior High Youth Group enjoyed bowling at the Big Apple on Tuesday.
Dylan's trick shot
Final Scores
Ended the night with a visit to Toppers.
A Gigantic Thank You to the congregation for supporting the youth group with the Rock-A- Thon and Turkey dinner. Both events were amazing and fun!
The youth group did a fantastic job making, serving, and cleaning-up after the Turkey Dinner! We couldn’t have done it without the generous support of the congregation with food donations, volunteers, and financial contributions! Did you know we had a potato peeling contest to see who was the fastest peeler? A short video is posted at our church facebook page, check it out and see if you can guess who won the contest – Jeff, Reece, or Dylan? THANK YOU, Tiffany, Jeff & Rona
Thank you to Cynthe Johnson and Clayton Moyer for producing a wonderful Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 18th. Did you miss the Christmas Pageant 2011? That’s alright, the pageant (length 8.16 minutes) has been uploaded to our church facebook page. Thanks Justin Diestler for recording and uploading the video. Thank you to the children for practicing and sharing the story of the Birth of Jesus with us. Great Job!
Sunday, December 18th
Following the 10:30 a.m. worship service
What is being served? Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Christmas Salad, Roll & Butter, and Dessert.
How much for this delicious meal? FREEWILL OFFERING – All proceeds go to the Youth Group for trips and activities. You will receive great food and wonderful service from our youth!
If you can help with donating food, please sign up on the food donation sheet in the Narthex or contact Tiffany Tarvestad at 237-9513 or 293-4687.
Senior High youth group visited Highland’s Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center in Allenspark, CO on November 4-6. Shortly after arriving, they were sorted into their houses – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and an additional house to accommodate the large number of ‘students’, Hollaren, which was named after Rev. Andrew Hollars, Highland’s founder. The Keynote Speaker was Rev. Bill Davis, youth pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. They explored and experienced the power of selfless love with a Harry Potter theme. In the Great Hall, decked out with Hogwarts house banners, decorated tables, and lights & candles hanging from the ceiling, they got to sample pumpkin pasties, chocolate frogs, butterbeer, and monster book cake.
In their free time, they enjoyed an afternoon of sledding, a hike to ‘the hidden room’, a short game of muggle quidditch just before the snow storm hit, a dance, and more.
View photos on the church Facebook page. www.Facebook.com/FirstPresKearney
Join us on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:15 p.m. at the church for a light supper. Then carpool to MONA for the Polar Express. Cost: FREE; sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.
Sign-up sheet is on Polar Express poster in Narthex. Seating is limited to 32 seats – open to all ages. Wear your pajamas if you wish!!! First Presbyterian Church has reserved an entire trolley for our group. Our group will return to the church by 7:00 p.m.
Polar Express will include trolley ride to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus, reading the book “Polar Express”, and other adventures await you. Family fun and supportive to Kearney Public Schools.
Join us on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:15 p.m. at the church for a light supper. Then carpool to MONA for the Polar Express. Cost: FREE; sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.
Sign-up sheet is on Polar Express poster in Narthex. Seating is limited to 32 seats – open to all ages. Wear your pajamas if you wish!!! First Presbyterian Church has reserved an entire trolley for our group. Our group will return to the church by 7:00 p.m.
Polar Express will include trolley ride to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus, reading the book “Polar Express”, and other adventures await you. Family fun and supportive to Kearney Public Schools.
The Youth Groups are having a Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser on Saturday, November 19th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Senior High Youth Group will be joining the Explorers for the Rock-a-Thon for this fundraiser and Harry Potter movie marathon. Please support our church youth by pledging. Youth Group members will be in the Narthex after the worship service accepting your pledges.
Save the date – Sunday, December 18th – Christmas Program and Youth Group Turkey Dinner Fundraiser. Details to follow. Watch the weekly bulletins.
For our Middle School Explorers October activity we went to the UNK Loper football game and out to Topperz on October 8th. ―Hard hitting action packed. Topperz was amazing. Thanks!‖ said William Hoback.
November’s activity – Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser – is Saturday, November 19th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Senior High Youth Group will be joining the Explorers for the Rock-a-Thon for this fundraiser and Harry Potter movie marathon.
The Youth Groups will be requesting your pledge before and after church the next two Sundays. Please stop by and pledge your support for our church youth.
Want to go on a hayrack ride? No charge! And it’s right here in Kearney! All are invited and bring a friend. 
Date: Wednesday October 26th, we have designed a hayrack ride around the church!
Time: 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4511 6th Ave. Kearney NE 68845
Bring a warm blanket, the forecast is for chilly weather.
Please stay for dinner at 6:00pm, cost is $2 for the best Lasagna, salad, garlic bread and cupcakes.
Pumpkin carving at 6:30 pm.
Contact, Tiffany at (308) 293-4687 with questions or concerns
Senior High Youth Group enjoyed a Tomahawk Throwing and Cookout on Tuesday, October 25.
Middle School Explorers Youth Group is attending the UNK Loper home game on Saturday, October 8th at Noon against rival Chadron State. Please contact Tiffany Tarvestad for more details at 308-293-4687.
Calendar by Kieran O'Shea
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