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Newsletter of the youth ministries of the Diocese of WNYSeptember 20, 2010
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Well we are under way. And some exciting stuff is coming.
Journeys - If you want to go you still can! Get an application (see below) and let me know that you're coming. Then show up! We are taking last minute registrations so don't miss out!
Senior High - Happening #27 is a little further away but there's no reason not to get your application in right now too! There's a great team of young people preparing an amazing weekend for you. Happeners make sure you spread the word to your friends!
The first Youth Commission meeting of the program year was Sunday. We covered a LOT of ground and some exciting decisions were made. There are a few details to be nailed down but next week we'll have at least one announcement to make! Remember you can be a member of Youth Commission if you're in Junior High or High School! The third Sunday of the month. Check the calendar for the details.
Have a great week!
Don't forget to look for the EYouthWNY page on Facebook!
or check out the EYouthWNY blog
Here's the usual stuff.
Jay
Other Events on the Calendar
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Youth Commission -
The next meeting of the Commission is
October 17, 2 PM at St. Patrick's Cheektowaga
Youth Commission encourages all young people in Middle and High School to attend our monthly meetings
October 17, 2 PM at St. Patrick's Cheektowaga
Youth Commission encourages all young people in Middle and High School to attend our monthly meetings
Happening #27 -
Check the Youth Ministry calendar for the most up to date dates!
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
"For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers." (Ephesians 1:15-16)
How should you pray for your friends, your parents, your siblings, anyone you really care about? This week, Paul will show us some essential things to pray for other Christians -- and for ourselves -- by telling us exactly what he prayed for his friends in a town called Ephesus.
Notice first that he is praying for believers -- people who have trusted Jesus and who love other Christians. He is happy for them and their life in faith.
The first thing Paul says to God about these brothers and sisters in Jesus is "thank you." Then he says it again. Then he says it again. In fact, he says he never stops saying it. To give thanks for others, to remember them to God, is a way of admitting that when God created and saved them, He did a good thing. Their lives matter because they matter to Him. Also, of course, we thank God because they matter to us.
Think: How often do you thank God for the Christians in your life? Your parents? Your friends? Why don't we think to do that more often?
Pray: Ask God to help you to be grateful for other believers and to express that thankfulness to Him.
Do: Make a list of five Christians in your life you can pray for this week using Paul's words in Ephesians. Include at least one person you don't always get along with. Add yourself to the list at #6. Start today by thanking God for everyone on the list.
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2010 Youth Specialties. Used by permission.
Facts, Quotes and Shots
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FORGETTABLE FACT Bluebirds cannot see the color blue.Bluebirds cannot see the color blue.Bluebirds cannot see the color blue.Bluebirds cannot see the color blue.
Bluebirds cannot see the color blue.
POTENT QUOTABLES
Arise, and be not afraid.
~ Jesus (Matthew 17:7)
Prejudices, it is well known, are most difficult to eradicate from the heart whose soil has never been loosened or fertilised by education: they grow there, firm as weeds among stones.
~ Charlotte Bronte in Jane Eyre
PARTING SHOT
Why did the doughnut shop close?
The owner got tired of the (w)hole business!
EYouthWNY store
This is a way for us to show everyone our involvement in our church and to help support all the youth ministries. The money raised by the stuff at our store is used by Youth Commission to help make camps, and Happening, and mission trips and the Bishop's Ball a little bit better. If you haven't checked out what's available recently please do.
*All "surf report" internet links and "potent quotables" are provided for informational purposes, and do not imply endorsement by Youth Specialties or the Diocese of WNY.
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