Mission 2013

July 7^th – 13^th
Youth Summer Mission is going to Portland, OR, to serve those in need within the city! We will be staying at First Presbyterian Church of Portland, partnering with several agencies in service of those in need, whether homeless, in addiction programs, abuse shelters, unemployed, and more. 

Each day will take us to a different forum to serve others, including gardening, building, organizing, conversing, supplying food and clothing, or procuring supplies. Each day will also take us to some infamous Portland location, from VooDoo Donut to the Shanghai Tunnels and more!

We currently have 10 spots available for our group, and a $50 deposit reserving your spot is due by May 31st, with the remainder due by June 30th. The Mission Information Packet has information and the necessary forms to be filled out to be a part of this adventure.

Video Links about our Mission Partners:

LIFT Urban Portland
Night Strike
Medical Teams International
Portland Rescue Mission
Friends of the Carpenter

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2013 kicks off a whole new year where we have the opportunity to grow in our knowledge and actions in Jesus, taking the gospel with us wherever we go. Whew, that's a big responsibility, isn't it?

Well, as usual, we'll gather to learn, grow, and have fun together on Sunday night youth groups, Bible Study, and Sunday School.

Other highlights this month include:

• January 1st: Youth New Year's Game Day. Come to the church from 2pm til 4pm or so for an assortment of running, jumping, crawling, hiding, dancing, shooting, and other games to welcome in the new year.
• January 6th: ICE SKATING & CHILI FEED! Our Annual Skate & Bean day is just around the corner. Meet at the YWCA at 4:30 for an hour of ice skating (we've rented out the whole rink!), and then head over to the church for chili, cornbread, brownies, games and more! This is for all ages, so bring along your fam', friends, and random folk you meet on the street. suggested donation is $3/person or $10 per family. (no regular youth groups)
• Wednesdays beginning January 9th: Bible Study takes a look at what the Bible says about Angels for a couple of months. Be sure to join us at 6:45pm every week to find out more about these heavenly messengers, warriors, and worshipers. Dinner at 6pm for all ages.

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

Turkey Bowl 2012

Advent kicked off with the Annual Turkey Bowl... (click to see more pics)

Turkey Bowl 2012

December Calendar & Events

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So many things going on this month as we enter the Holyday season! Here are some highlights to make note of:

• December 2nd: Stone Soup, Turkey Bowl, Pizza, & a Movie
• Can we fit any more into a single day? Well, yes, but we won't.
• 9:00am: Come to the church kitchen to help prepare Lunch for the congregation.
• 10:31am: Worship Service for everyone!
• 11:45am: Stone Soup Lunch (all-church)
• 1:00pm: Annual Flag Football Turkey Bowl in the Big Yard.
• 2:00pm: Pizza & a Movie down in Youth Cave 2.0
• (no regular youth groups)
• December 19th: Christmas Caroling
• Meet at the church at 6:30pm and we'll head around town bringing the joy of song to many who are shut-in and unable to venture out to enjoy the season of Christmas. Cookies and Cocoa will be enjoyed after we're done around 8:00pm.
• December 21st - 22nd: High School Lock-In
• 9th - 12th graders come to the church around 8:00pm for an all-nighter of games, candy, movies, tacos, Nerf wars, Flamingo games, Bacon Maple bars, and more! Come when you can, leave when you have to. It could be a good idea to bring Nerf gear and a Sleeping Bag with Pillow... just in case.
• December 23rd: Youth Christmas Party (6:00pm)
• 6th - 12th graders come together to celebrate Christmas during this time of food, song, videos, games, and a white-elephant gift exchange (keep it under $5, regift something you didn't want, or wrap something you found around the house).
• December 29th: Epic Movie Day (2:00pm - 9:00pm)
• Come watch all 3 Jurassic Park movies, complete with Dino-hats for the first 10 students or so. Dinner will be served in between II and III. Feel free to act out your favorite part!

December 24th: Christmas Eve Services.

We hope that you and your families will join us for one or more of our Christmas Eve services here at First Presbyterian. 5:00pm is our Kid Friendly service, with a play by church staff, lots of songs, story-time, little-kids bell choir, and a simpler presentation of the Christmas story. 7:00pm is a traditional English "Lessons & Carols" worship service with many songs of old, the Christmas story, and more. If you're a late night person, our 11:00pm service is a Contemplative, quieter time of worship. Candle light, acoustic guitars, and Communion focus us on the true meaning of Christmas: "Unto us a child is born!"

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

November Calendar & Events

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November brings the Holidays ever closer, and with it we find several events of awesomeness for the youth of Walla Walla...

Highlights include:

November 4th, 5:30pm: Talent Night & Dinner. This year's First Presbyterian talent show is set to the backdrop of Gilligan's Island... but don't let that stop you from being a part of it! Any sort of talent, island or otherwise, will be welcomed at this annual event for the whole congregation.

November 12th, 3:00pm: Mario Kart Tournament. With no school on this Monday, come to the church during the afternoon to test your Kart skills against other teens and leaders during this time of games, snacks, and basically celebrating the long weekend.

November 16th - 18th: The Blast (High School Retreat). 9th - 12th grade students head for the hills during this retreat, making camp at Ghormley Meadow outside of Yakima. Please register by the 14th if you can, and let Kevin know if you would like a scholarship ($ is not a reason to skip this event!) or need more details. We leave Friday around 3:30pm and get back Sunday around 3:30pm. $75 for the weekend (scholarships are available).

November 20th. Thanksgiving Worship & Dessert. Come to the church at 4:00pm to help prepare the desserts for our all-ages Worship Service & Dessert. Youth provide the pies, brownies, cookies, coffee, and cocoa as we gather to thank God for all He has blessed us with. Worship begins at 7:00pm and is followed by the Dessert & Coffee time.

November 23rd - 24th: CREW Lock-In (Middle School). 6th - 8th graders are encouraged to spend the night at the church together for games, movies, pizza, more games, snacks, randomness, more games, and possibly even sleep. Meet at the church at 8:00pm Friday and stay until 10:00am Saturday, or come any time in between that you are able!

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

October Calendar & Events

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Whew, with Autumn upon us, we get ready for colder days, longer nights, and celebrations of all sorts!

This month's highlights include*:

October 5th, 9:00 - 11:00pm. Night of Rock @ the Y. 9th - 12th graders are encouraged to join other High School students at the YMCA to experience several local bands at this event hosted by Andrew Sayers & Will Matschukat. $2 gets you in to epicness.

October 14th: Youth Away, Part 2.
10:31am - Meet at the Church Van for another excursion out on the town for breakfast, lesson, and good times.
5:00 - 7:00pm. Mid-High meets at [to be determined] for games, dinner, and more!
7:00pm - 9:00pm. Sr-High meets at Jenn's (515 Bridge St. Near Pi-Hi) for dinner, games, talks, music, and more!

October 26th - 28th: SLAMQUEST!!!
Middle School students have the opportunity to go up to Ghormley Meadows for a weekend of epic games, songs, paintball, lessons from Donny Butkus, Night Games, and so. much. more. Register online or contact Kevin with any questions. $75 for the weekend (scholarships available). For a full brochure, click here.

October 28th, 6:00 - 9:00pm: Haunted Corn Maze!
Meet at the church and we'll pile into vans, cars, etc to head out to the Walla Walla Corn Maze together! $8 includes entrance and dinner. We'll be back to the church by 9:00pm. Feel free to come in costume, but be sure to have shoes that can get muddy.

October 31st:
3:00 - 5:00pm. Harvest Carnival. The Church hosts it's epic Harvest Carnival for kids in the afternoon. If you can help host a game booth, give out candy, do a puppet show, or play music contact Sarah. Yes, you get ChurchBucks toward other events for helping out. :)
7:00 - 10:00pm. Halloween Bash. After your own trick or treating, dinner, or trunk 'r treat, come on down to the church basement where we'll have candy, movies, pop, Zombie games, and more!!! Drop in any time between 7 and 10.

Next Month: The Blast. November 16th - 18th the high schoolers head up to Ghormley Meadow for their own epic retreat. Be sure to check your calendar and register online or contact Kevin for details!.

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

Fall Kickoff & September Events Calendar

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Well, school has started and so it must be time to kick off Youth Groups for the Fall! Other things may pop up via facebook and text, so be sure to have your contact info in to Kevin. Be sure to have a 2012-2013 Permission Form filled out to attend epic events. Fill it out with your parents and bring it back to Kevin.

So here's what's happening:

RALLY DAY! What the heck is Rally Day anyway? Well, it's the kick off of Christian Education programs for the Fall. This year we're also acknowledging 100 years in our bil ol' stone building with a community lunch, games, pony rides, and other fun stuff after church on September 9th. (Please note: there is only ONE WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10:31am this Sunday!)

Christian Aid Center Dinner. (Thursday, September 13th) The youth prepare and serve dinner for the needy several times a year at the CAC. Meet at the back door of their kitchen (off Birch & 4th) at 4pm and we'll be done around 6:15pm. This is a great way to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ! (or meet Kevin at the church around 3:45pm and we'll walk together.)

Movie Night. On Friday, September 14th, youth fight over their favorite couches to watch not one, but BOTH Ghostbusters movies. Pizza, popcorn, and other movies novelties will be provided. Bring your friends and enjoy these classic films!

YOUTH AWAY! Because of the Walk With Christ spiritual retreat being held at the church, on September 30th Youth Sunday School will pile into the van and head out for breakfast and a devotional together. Youth Groups that evening will be at Pioneer Park... follow the Flamingos to find where we're meeting there! Please note that there is NOT an overlapping dinner time on this night. CREW is 5-7, DEEP 7-9 at the Park, but each group will have a picnic of their own.

*****REGULAR STUFF******

Sunday Night Youth Group. Beginning September 9th Middle School (CREW) meets from 5pm-7pm and High School (DEEP) meets from 6:30pm-9:00pm at the church (unless specified otherwise) for games, songs, lessons, more games, dinner, and a time of getting to know other Christians better. 

Wednesday Night Bible Study. Part of Wednesdays @ First & Birch starting September 12th, 6th - 12th grade students meet together (for now. we may split into 2 groups depending on how many come regularly) to take a deeper look at what the Bible actually says and means for our faith and lives as followers of Jesus. This Fall we start with a look at a couple of the Letters written to early Christians. Dinner is available at 6:00pm and Bible Study starts at 6:45ish (Dinner is for families, not just youth. In fact, there is adult Bible study, Alpha: exploring the meaning of life, or choir at the same time as Youth Bible study. Childcare provided for the younger ones.)

Sunday School. Beginning September 16th 6th - 12th grade students meet in the basement during the 10:31am Worship Service to learn more about the stories found in the Bible, watch videos about cool stuff, talk about how Scripture speaks into our faith, and usually play the Wii. Cocoa, Coffee, and Donuts accompany this morning time. (We do encourage students to attend the 9:01am worship service and grow as a multi-generational group of believers. Adult & Children's Sunday School is also going on at 10:31 so bring the whole family!)

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).
Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.
email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904