Refuge Youth Weekly Update
December 16th, 2015
Advent Week 3, Joy
The angels appeared to the shepherds in their field and said: "Fear not, for behold, I bring good news of great joy that will be for all people!" (Luke 2:10). We are told not to be afraid because we have a savior! The proclaiming of this joyous good news is still amazing today and we should remember that no matter what life throws at us, no matter or circumstances or hardships that we may face in this season, we can find joy in the good news of Jesus Christ!
And when they heard the good news the shepherds were moved to seek the Christ child. I pray that throughout the rest of this Christmas season God would restore in hearts the joy of His Salvation and that by our joy we would be moved to seek His Son.
Quick Updates:
-Winter Camp: details below!
-Serving with Christmas Around Towne: Though this is short notice, we do have the opportunity to help serve at Powerhouse Ministry's Christmas event this Saturday, December 19th. We're looking for a small group to go and help wrap gifts in the store for people coming through; the shift is 10:45-2pm, though some of us will be there earlier. Please let me know if you'd like to join us--we're not signing up through their website. They're also looking for wrapping paper donations if you'd like to help in another way.
-Refuge on Break: After this week's Christmas party Refuge will take two Sundays off for Christmas break. We will still have SLUG on Sunday December 20th, and everything will be off on Sunday December 27th. And maybe most important of all, we still have Star Wars to look forward to! :)
-Guy's Bible Study continues this Wednesday, 12/16 8-9pm at Peet's
-Star Wars Movie Night: Try to meet at the theater early (around 6:30) to help us save seats for our large group! Movie starts at 8pm THIS Friday
This Sunday Single Service at 10am // Slug 9am, No Ignite this week
Star Wars Movie Night
Star Wars is coming and we'll be there! Opening night for the new Star Wars movie Refuge is having an awesome movie night! This is a 3D show for opening night and tickets are only $10. We have gone ahead and pre-purchased tickets for the Century Theater in Folsom so talk to Matthew to reserve yours now, please do this as soon as possible so we can pre-purchase more tickets if necessary. Meet at the theater around 6:30 to help save seats!
Middle School Winter Camp
This will be an incredible experience for our middle schoolers (6th-8th graders). We join several area churches and hundreds of middle school students on the mountain in Challenge, CA at Woodleaf Retreat Center where there will be a guest worship band, guest speaker, crazy games and activities, and a chance to grow in your faith! This weekend could literally be life-changing!
For more details check out the registration form here. Registration for Middle School Winter Camp is due by January 19th. Journey Church's Parental Consent form is also required for this event, find the current '15-'16 year form here.
We are also looking for parent volunteers to help lead and be drivers during this awesome weekend! Talk to Matthew if you're interested!
High School Winter Escape
Winter Escape will be an awesome weekend for all high schoolers (9th-12th grade). Part retreat, part ski trip, Winter Escape is a time to disconnect from everyday and spend some time connecting with God through worship and with each other. Enjoy a cabin near Lake Tahoe, times of great worship, and a full day on the slopes of Heavenly Ski Resort. Spots are limited, sign up soon! The cost is $155 per students and includes lift ticket and rentals for the weekend.
For more details check out the registration form here. Registration for High School Winter Escape is due by February 14th. Journey Church's Parental Consent form is also required for this event, find the current '15-'16 year form here.
We are also looking for parent volunteers to help lead and be drivers during this awesome weekend! Talk to Matthew if you're interested!
Guy's Bible Study
We have just began a mid-week Guy’s Bible study; this study is geared toward High School guys and is a great time for us to get together and study God’s Word together. It’s never too late to join, we've just begun a study through the book of Galatians. Meet at the Peet's Coffee inside Raley's at 25025 BLUE RAVINE ROAD.
Refuge Student Ministries
Email: refuge@journeychurchhome.org
Website: journeychurchhome.org
Location: 450 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA, United States
Phone: (916) 983-4648
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Refuge-YM-at-Journey-Church/153825327973387?fref=ts