Welcome to PEACE YOUTH - For the Parents


Quick Info About the Ministry of PEACE YOUTH May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Expectations … of Brandon, and the Youth Counselors - You should always be well informed about any Peace Youth events through email, the website, and our church bulletin. - You will be told if something serious happens to or with your child. - All youth will be treated equally, with love, respect, and caring. - Every Youth Counselor is trained on working in Youth Ministry, educated in the United Methodist Child/Youth Protection Policy, and has had a national background check completed on them. - All youth will be given a safe place to explore their relationship with God, to learn, and to develop healthy friendships. …of the Youth - They will treat all Youth Counselors and adults involved in the ministry with respect. - Physical violence, cursing, or emotionally hurtful behavior will not be tolerated. - They will put all they have into any Peace Youth ‘devo’ – you get out of it what you put into it. - In public, they will carry themselves with respect and dignity. - In public, they will stay in groups of three or more no matter where we are. - If they have a question about an event, they will check the calendar, their email, the bulletin, and the website before calling. - They will only sign up for events that they know they will be attending. They will also contact Brandon if they cannot attend an event they have previously signed up for. …of the Parents - You will bring your youth on Sunday nights at all costs. - You will drop off your youth no earlier than 15 minutes prior to any event (including Sunday Nights) unless instructed otherwise. - You won’t use missing Sunday Night Youth as punishment. - You will help chaperone events, provide meals, and work fundraisers. - If you have a question about an event, you will check the calendar, your email, the bulletin, and the website before calling. - You will bring to Brandon any concerns or questions directly. - You will keep Brandon (or any of the counselors) updated with what is going on in your child’s life so that we can better minister to them. - You will partner with us so that we can be in ministry together. - You will hold youth responsible for any events they sign up to attend. Please know that we exist to support you in the building of your child’s faith. We love these students, and try to be a Christian example in their lives. It’s our goal to help them see God’s love and grace, and to help their relationship with Christ mature and grow.
Mission Trips (Summer 2012) Middle School (current 6th through 8th graders) Location: Impact Ministries of Central Florida (Orlando or Jacksonville) Dates: Mid June – June 25th– 30th (6 day trip) Cost: $300 *(This info is subject to change)* High School (for current 8th graders through 12th graders) Location: TBD Dates: Early June – June 9th – 17th (9 day trip) Cost: $375 *(This info is subject to change)* Fundraisers (2010 – 2011 School Year) Babysitting Fundraisers – Once a month - Youth baby-sit children, teaching them Bible lessons and making crafts - We receive donations for service, lowers personal cost of mission trip Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction – Friday, April 27th - Auction of donated items, we get majority of sales - Provide quality spaghetti dinner - Help with managing, acquiring, and presenting auction items - Help with preparing spaghetti dinner Other Important Dates (2010 – 2011 School Year) Middle School Fall Overnight Retreat – Pine Lake – October 22nd and 23rd (Cost $45) High School Fall Overnight Retreat – Laguna Beach – October 28th to the 30th (Cost $60) Winter Lock-In – December 9th Christmas Party – December 18th New Year’s Scavenger Hunt – December 30th Confirmation Class Starts - January 15th “Souper” Bowl Party – February 5th The Ski Trip (8th through 12th Grade) – February 17th to the 20th (Cost $285) Confirmation Sunday – March 25th Ceiling Tile Sunday – March 25th Spring Break Events - Wednesday, March 28th, Thursday, March 29th, and Friday, March 30th High School Confirmation Retreat - TBD (Mid- May) The Rite: Graduating Seniors Retreat - May 27th to the 28th Senior Sunday – June 3rd High School Mission Trip – June 9th to the 17th (Cost $375) Middle School Mission Trip – June 25th to the 30th (Cost $300) Busch Gardens - July 8th The Suwannee River Canoe Trip - August 17th to the 19th (Cost $80) Please Note: We do not aspire to be a social club. I do not see my main responsibility to be an event coordinator. Our main focus is not being a trip planner. Everything we do has a reason, and the purpose behind them. Everything we do (Lock-Ins, Spring Break events, Bible Safaris, Weekend Retreats, etc.) is to have the youth grow in their understanding of the Lord, mature in their relationship with Him, and have a safe environment to be themselves in their faith.
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