Refuge Youth Weekly Update
February 3rd, 2016
New Seasons, big changes
It's an exciting time around here at Refuge! New season, and big changes, and I can't wait to see what God has in store for us! As we learned on Sunday night, we should always remember that no matter our current circumstances, or the battles we face, thus far God has been with us! God is faithful and He will continue to be with us; He is a good God!
Just a few quick reminders, mostly announcements that were in the parent letters that went out this week. Hope Presbyterian Church will be holding its first service this Sunday, 2/7, at 1:30 in the main sanctuary at Community Bible Church, 601 Natoma St. Folsom, CA. Typically our student discipleship hour (SLUG) will happen at 12:30, an hour before service, but with Winter Camp this weekend we'll start SLUG again the following Sunday, 2/14. Refuge Youth Group will continue as normal Sunday nights 6-8pm, but we will meeting at Community Bible Church in their Student Center, a separate building directly on Persifer St. (across from Sutter Middle), but once again, we have a week off because of Winter Camp.
As we look ahead we're excited to start a Confirmation Class for High School Students (8th graders are welcome to participate if they feel as though they are ready). Confirmation will be a class this Spring that focuses on the foundational aspects of our Christian Faith and what it means to be a part of a church body. Confirmation will take place Sundays, at 12:30pm while our regular SLUG program happens. We are holding a parent meeting on Sunday, Feb. 14th at 12:30pm to talk about exactly what Confirmation is and what it will look like.
Once again, thank you for your continued patience and grace as we make this big transition. Our goal continues to be consistency and excellence in our program, and we're excited to expand Refuge's ministry over the next few months. If you have any questions or concerns about anything please don't hesitate to contact me by phone/text (916) 690-0667, or by email msmccleary22@gmail.com.
Quick Updates:
-Winter Camp: updated details below!
-No Youth Group or SLUG on Sunday February 7 because of Winter Camp!
-Girl's Bible Study begins Wednesday, 2/17!
-Summer Mission Trip to London, CA dates: July17th-July 23rd!
This sunday, single service at 1:30pm // no slug and no ignite
Middle School Winter Camp
February 5th-7th
Winter Camp is this weekend! I am so excited to spend the weekend with you all, it's going to be an amazing time! Just wanted to send this quick update on some important info for this weekend.
Packing List: Bible, pen/pencil, flashlight, towel, sleeping bag and pillow, warm and cool clothes, extra socks, shoes and clothes for recreation (it will probably be wet and muddy this weekend), overnight toiletries, spending money ($20-$40 is recommended) to be used at the snack bar or gift shop at Woodleaf, also make sure you have money for lunch on the way home.
We'll be meeting at the Community Bible Church parking lot, 601 Natoma St. Folsom (this is where our new church will be holding services) on Friday 2/5 at 3:30pm, and we'll be on the road by 4pm to make it to Woodleaf in time for dinner. Our hope is to be back at the CBC Campus by 1:30 on Sunday (in time for Hope Pres Church's first service) for pick up!
For you reference, here's the contact info for Woodleaf:
11359 La Porte Rd., Challenge, CA 95925
Phone: (530) 675-2252
My (Matthew's) personal cell is (916) 690-0667, though there probably won't be great reception through the weekend.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns! I am so looking forward to a great weekend!
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm @ the Hunton's Home starting 2/17
This will begin Wednesday, February 17th.
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!
Till the Soil Mission Trip
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 finished 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: msmccleary22@gmail.com
Website: hopefolsom.org
Location: 601 Natoma St, Folsom, CA, United States
Phone: (916) 983-4648
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refugefolsom/