Youth
Bible Quizzing
This activity involves four tournaments taking place across the Northwest. These tournaments narrow competition to three teams and individual high scorers. Teams are quizzed on their knowledge of one or more books of the Bible throughout the four tournaments. Adaptable for large or small churches. Bible Quizzing encourages study and memorization, as well as fellowship and friendly competition. The tournaments are held November through March. During the 2007-08 school year, the Bible quiz tournaments will be held October 20 at Meridian Friends, December 1 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp, January at Newberg Friends, and March 1 at Hayden Lake Friends.
For information, contact Aaron O’Neill aoneill@sterling.net, or
Get Away, Give Away
Missions and service trip to Mexico during Spring or Summer Breaks. Planned by Clyde Parker, Eugene, and open to all ages. Working and staying in a local church to build friendships as well as meet needs of Mexican churches. Individual churches trained to provide own transportation, schedule and meals.
Contact Clyde at: clydeparker@clyde.com or 541/484-9998
Samuel School I
Samuel School I is a spiritual retreat for seventh and eighth graders held on the second weekend in October. The location of the retreat alternates between Quaker Hill and Twin Rocks from year to year. In 2007, it will be at Quaker Hill. Students are selected by their local church elders for their openness to the Spirit and their potential leadership skills. This is not a laid back junior high retreat; instead it offers a strong challenge and spiritual development.
For more information contact Paul Bock at the Yearly Meeting office: 503-538-9419 or pbock@nwfriends.org
Samuel School II
This retreat is designed to further develop spiritual sensitivity and leadership abilities of high school students. Workshops, stretching activities such as a high ropes course and extended solo time, and journal activities combine to challenge youth to help nurture a Christ-centered lifestyle. Samuel School II occurs during Memorial Day weekend, alternating between the Newberg area and Boise. In 2008 it will be in Newberg. Students are selected by their local church elders for their openness to the Spirit, their eagerness to learn more about their relationship with God, and their leadership abilities.
For more information contact Paul Bock: 503-538-9419 or pbock@nwfriends.org
Volleyball Tournament
This is a two day volleyball tournament held at George Fox University and planned by the NWYM Friends Youth Exec. There is a gathering for worship right after lunch on Saturday to enhance fellowship among the teams. The primary emphasis of this tournament is fun and fellowship. Takes place in late April, and churches all across the Northwest are represented. There are two divisions, the Quaker League, for the especially dedicated and competitive teams, and the Friends League for those teams who just come to have fun.
For more information contact Paul Bock: 503-538-9419 or pbock@nwfriends.org, or this year’s volleyball tournament director Mark Thomas: mthomas05@georgefox.edu.
Youth Challenged
Youth Challenged is an umbrella program designed to give supervision to various summer trips sponsored by the NWYM Friends Youth Exec. Each trip emphasizes a specific opportunity for service and growth. Two programs are currently active:
YCEW- Youth Challenged to Expand their Worldview: A Christ-centered missions and service trip to a cross cultural destination. The primary focus is on personal and spiritual development of team members as they minister and serve in another culture. The team travels and serves from mid-June through July, and they report back at Yearly Meeting.
For more information contact Paul Bock: 503-538-9419 or pbock@nwfriends.org or Haley Thornburg: hthornburg04@georgefox.edu.
YCLM- Youth Challenged through Local Ministry: A Christ-centered missions and service trip with local churches. This is a new program that will travel during the summer of 2008. YCLM will journey to churches throughout the Northwest and work alongside youth groups to meet the needs of the surrounding area. The primary focus will be on personal and spiritual development of team members as they minister and serve in their local neighborhoods. The team will travel and serve from mid-June through July and they will report back at Yearly Meeting.
For more information contact Aimee Jury, YCLM director: ajury05@georgefox.edu.
Youth Workers Training Conference 2007
Youth Workers Sabbath
Summer Camps
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Winter Camps
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