Spooky Trails

17 youth and 5 adults had a scary good time at Spooky Trails! Before the fun we discussed how being a Christian is like being a pumpkin found on facebook: “God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Cuts off the top...

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CROP walk

Thank you to everyone who walked, rocked and donated to this year’s CROP Hunger Walk. The event took place from 1:30 – 3 at Bush Park on October 4.  Each lap walked earned a ticket for the raffle drawings, the course had challenges throughout, rocking chairs were offered for those...

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Youth Photo Scavenger Hunt

At the first youth group meeting this Fall, we split into 2 teams and hurried around town for 45 minutes to collect pictures for points.  The group shown in this post did not win, however they were pretty creative! Both teams enjoyed large bags of candy as prizes 🙂  Below you’ll...

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Youth Group Kayaking

On Tuesday, August 11, fourteen youth and three adults had a fun and relaxing time kayaking the Huron River in Ann Arbor.  It was agreed that next year’s trip needs to be longer, possibly in conjunction with our camping trip!  A big THANK YOU to Chris Browne and Jenny Gibb for...

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Isle Royale Backpacking Trip

After 9 nine days on Isle Royale, the group returned a day late due to gale force winds preventing boats from leaving the island. While everyone was happy to be home, the experience was deeply meaningful to all. Thank you to Pastor Dale Swihart as he led his last backpacking...

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Youth Camping at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

We had a great time camping at Hoffmaster and visiting with Dale and Barb in early July.  Sunsets and devotion time were pretty cool too!  We pondered whether you can be spiritual but not religious and discovered that since God made us to be in relationship, it’s important to have...

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Massanetta Middle School Conference

Our annual pilgrimage to the Massanetta Middle School Conference at Massanetta Springs, VA., was, once again, meaningful and fun! We learned what it looks like to Wear Love:  from Colossians 3:12 & 14 – “As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience… Above...

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Graduate Recognition Sunday

2015 Graduate recognition Sunday took place on May 31 with breakfast and gifts sponsored by the Christian Education Committee, followed by a special worship service at 10am. Congratulations to our high school and college graduates!  May God’s grace and love guide you on your new life journey. High School Graduates:...

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2015 Confirmation Class

Congratulations to the 2015 Confirmation Class, who were confirmed on Sunday, May 17.  As their first act of service, they served communion to the congregation during the 11am worship service.  A big THANK YOU goes out to their mentors who met with their confirmand over a six week period to...

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Youth Inspiration

Jr. and Sr. High youth often assist as shepherds to younger children in our Carpenter’s Corner program.  This past rotation we have been learning about David, who as a young boy was chosen by God and secretly anointed king by Samuel. The children did activities focusing on David’s strength of faith...

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