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Youth Ministry Announcements

Youth Web Page Is Major Source of Youth News:

Both to cut costs on paper mailings, but also to communicate more easily in the way most youth connect, the Youth Ministry Program will place more emphasis on the church web page to announce Youth Group activities and deadlines for mission work trips.  Youth and Parents are encouraged to check the Youth Group web page frequently for the latest in youth activities. 

We are also utilizing youth and parent e-mails through a group list as well.  Please make sure the Church Office has you current e-mail, phone and cell phone numbers.  Remember to update the church list if you change your e-mail!

The Youth Bulletin Board in Parish Hall is another good source of information on youth activities.  Forms and the youth schedule are in the youth boxes on the wall.

Upcoming Youth Activities...

Check the Youth Bulletin Board for up-to-the-minute sign-up sheets and details on Youth Group activities.  Often, following worship, there is a youth table for discussion and sign-up for future events.  Drop by...

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January 19, 2012

        This Friday January 20th the Youth Group is having a lock in at the church at 7:00 until Saturday at 9 am. This is a great opportunity to hang out with friends and have some fun indoors during the coldest month of the year. Be ready to stay up late, sharing food, playing games, and just making the most of our time spent together. What you will need are the traditional sleepover items.  Please bring your own bedding and proper sleeping attire. We have air mattresses but you can bring your own if you would like.  We plan on having snacks all night and will be serving a full breakfast Saturday morning.  You might like to bring an appropriate movie, snack, or board game to share with everyone else.  We hope to see many of you on Friday. We're sure it will be a blast. Please let us know who will be attending so we can get a head count for food.

        We are also gearing up for Reach and will need deposits for this years campers. Our Reach meeting is this Sunday at 5-6:30; dinner will be provided.

        Looking forward to February we have our Souper Bowl soup drive and we also have a Midnight Run planned.  

        We are also in need of Acolytes for this Sunday!! We thank all of you who have been helping out with that.

Hope to see you all Friday!

Kyle and Jill

January 6, 2012   HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hey all!!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hope to see everyone this Sunday for the French toast breakfast, for a youth group fundraiser. We will need help cooking and preparing food, setting up, and breakdown of tables. If anyone would like to come a little earlier to help out that would be great too. I will also be making mini muffins or cupcakes Sat morning in East Quogue if anyone would like to come over for that they are welcome. Call and let us know. Kyle and I are excited to say we just got conformation on doing midnight run!! We were waiting to put out the remainder calendar for that date, which is Feb 18th. We have a few dates open on the calendar for different fundraisers we are still working out. We plan on doing a dinner at a restaurant for one and possibly an outdoor movie as well. Any other open dates we are up for suggestions for fun outings. We are excited for the events coming up, especially midnight run and the lock in. We will have lots of fun things going on during the lock in.

Sunday the 22nd we would like to get deposits for our reach meeting. REACH can not hold our spots unless we get them in. Please bring the deposits for Reach to the meeting. We need all 2012 Reach participants to attend. Parents are welcome, we will discuss payment, fundraising, and all the good stuff about Reach.

We also need youth to Acolyte Jan 22nd during service. We thank the youth who have consistently been helping us with that.   

Hope to see you all soon,

Jill and Kyle 

Jill- 275-3157

Kyle- 942-7979

Westhampton Presbyterian Church

Youth Group Calendar

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December 15, 2011

Hey guys!

This Sunday Mara Terchunian is presenting the children's message on our Heifer International mission. Heifer International is a program that gives us and our congregation an opportunity to provide a family or community in need with the gift of live stock that can help them be more self sufficient. Please help out by volunteering at the sign up table in the fellowship hall following service . Also  Sunday at 4 PM middle school and high school youths will meet for some fun making treats for Maureen's Haven on Monday. We are also still in need of Youth Acolytes for Christmas Day. Hope to see you all soon!

God bless,

Kyle and Jill

Hey Guys!

 We are excited for caroling this weekend! I will be making chicken soup and cookies on Friday for caroling. We will meet at the Church at 2:00 and jump on the bus to go caroling and give out cookies. Following caroling we will go back to Church to eat. If anyone would like to meet at my house in East Quogue on Friday early evening to make soup and cookie you are welcome. 

We have a few dates on the calendar blank (SEE BELOW). We are still waiting to hear from the coordinators of Meals on Heels and Midnight run. We are planning to either depending on availability and how it would work with our calendar. As soon as we hear back will will let you guys know so we can get the rest of the calendar out to you!

 We are so excited for the rest of the year!

See you this Sunday,

 Jill and Kyle

As we have been working on our list for donations for the Chinese Auction, we are reminded of REACH which is in Kanawha County, West Virginia, July 1 - July 7 (Sr. High) . I know it seems so far from now but we need to start getting our deposits in to hold our spots. Please send us a response email so we know who to keep on our REACH email list. If we could get the deposits in by Sunday Jan 8th, we would like to send them out that week to REACH. If you are unsure about attending you can always add a deposit later if there are spots still open. Also a reminder that if you are planning on going to REACH you are expected to help out with the REACH fundraisers. Nancy has donation forms in the office that we can use to hand out to ask for donations or gift certificates for the Chinese Auction. Kyle and I will be working on donations soon, we would like to get as many donations possible this year to make REACH affordable for everyone.

We would like to thank everyone that made it to the Harvest Dinner to hear our REACH presentation on Thursday, with a special thanks to our REACH participants Connor Dowling, Taylor Wagner, Scott Frevert and Billy Campbell.    This Sunday the youth group is attending the  WHB High School play "Fools". The play starts at 2:00 and the admission is free. We will be having a quick pizza lunch from 1:00 to 1:30 then get on the bus and drive to the high school. Next week is our annual canned food drive to supplement our Thanksgiving baskets and we need youth to help collect donations at the Hampton Bays Stop and Shop from 1:00 to 3:00.  If there are any questions or concerns please contact Kyle Miller popskfm@aol.com or Jillian D'Abramo at jillian.dabramo@gmail.com .

 Thank you for your time,

 Kyle Miller

Holey Moses order forms for the fundraiser are due this Sunday, November 6th!

Please find Kathy Tureski to hand them in.

Hi Youth Group!

First off some of you are new to our e-mail list but we are excited for you to know what is going on with the Youth Group this year!

The Youth Group is to Acolyte the 4th Sunday of each Month. A sign up sheet will be posed on the Youth Group board. We have one volunteer for the month of October so far and need one more for this month. 

This Sunday Randy Dayton will be running the Crop Walk. Youth Group is running the food table and needs members to help out will serving and clean up.

REACH Participants of 2011 and for 2012

A meeting will be held on Oct 23rd to go over the Harvest Dinner and 2012 REACH. You may bring a friend, or anyone else interested in REACH.

Cheesecakes are now being sold for REACH 2012. Please ask Kyle and Jill for an order form if you have not gotten one yet. You can also pick them up at Church in one of our boxes next to the Youth Group board. 

Also on Oct 23rd is an all Church Fall Clean Up, Lunch will be provided, Youths are asked to participate.

See you all soon,

Jill and Kyle

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welcome to new youth leaders for 2011-12!

Kyle miller and jillian d'abramo!

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Our First Event of the Year!!

Youth Group Potluck

The youth groups, under the leadership of Kyle Miller and Jill D’Abramo will hold a pot-luck dinner for parents and youth at 5:30 pm on Sunday, September 18th here at the church. Please contact Kyle at Popskfm@aol.com or Jill at jillian.dabramo@gmail.com if you have questions. Hope to see you there!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 12:30 PM

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL HIKE AND PICNIC AT QUOGUE WILDLIFE REFUGE

Youth Group Schedule

September - October 2011       

          Middle School and High School Youth Group will have meetings and activities together unless otherwise noted. All meetings will be from 7 to 8:30pm on Sundays, unless special activities are planned, and the change will be noted in our schedule.  We will also post it on the WPC website. Please send me an e-mail with your contact information if your child has not previously been in Youth Group. We will send out e-mails with schedule changes and information about Youth Group. We hope to see everyone and their family at the Youth Group  Family Potluck on the 18^th!

See you soon!

Jillian D'Abramo

e-mail- jillian.dabramo@gmail.com

cell- 631-275-3157 

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Kyle Miller

cell- 631-942-7979

i believe

REACH 2011

REACH participants stopped for a weekend visit with former youth leaders Pat and Gordon Hubbard on their way to Cairo, NY. A fabulous time was had by all, as attested to by Gordon's email.

Chuck -

 We had a great weekend with the REACH group.  Cassie and Kyle have matured into dynamite leaders and the youth were wonderful!!

 It was incredible to house 14 people in our new home.  A lot of air matresses! 

 We had a fun filled weekend.   Friday night we took the group down through Cold Spring with dinner at Cold Spring Pizza and visit to the Hudson.  Saturday was geocaching in the Hudson Highlands park and an afternoon at Splashdown, a local water park.  Sunday we went to First Presbyterian Church in Philipstown.  They were so impressed with the WPC youth. 

 Pat and Gordon

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A Meditation by Lydia Frenzel Sulyok

iCan because iBelieve; we Can because we Believe

Youth Sunday Sermon –May, 22, 2011

               When I see a group of children and youth working together, cleaning out an old church; making a French Toast Breakfast for the congregation to enjoy as they socialize and support the youth group; or packing boxes, for our colleges students, of pencils, paper, and brownies baked with love; I can’t help but feel what a wonderful community we live in.

              When I see groups of students banding together, supporting programs at school that they care about enough to organize and see to it that they aren’t cut from the budget; or individuals raising thousands of dollars for charities that they’re most compassionate about, by holding dances and 5k’s; or watch commercials about supporting those who can’t support themselves; I can’t help but feel what a powerful nation we live in. 

              When I flip on the television or open up a newspaper, and see images of people gathering together, from all stages in life and from all over the world, to help those victims of earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods, I can’t help but feel what an astonishing world we live in.

               When I work at the food pantry every Monday, stocking shelves of food, filling coat racks, helping families bring food to their cars, and catching up with their most recent events, I can’t help but feel God’s overwhelming love, which surrounds us, like a heavy blanket that enraptures our hearts, and minds, and souls. 

              I know that when we come together, supporting children in our country and in the world who are hungry, without a home, and without schoolbooks, we are doing so in the name of Jesus, expanding our roles as Disciples of the Lord.

              My faith in the Holy Trinity and my trust in the goodness of the people in our world give me reason to believe in the greatness of our community, our America, our international efforts, and our world.  And we Can because we Believe.

And now I want you all to sit back, close your eyes, and take in a deep breath.  Ready?  

Imagine yourself to be a falling raindrop.   

Are you one that hopes to leave Mother Cloud, to careen and cavort during the exhilarating descent, above an open and roaring, glorious sea?

Are you one that hopes to waft across a beautiful, open cornfield, caught in a swirling gust from Father Wind?  The one who seeks to land among the clear blue-green tufts of grass, surrounded, at last, by your Sister and Brother droplets?

Or the one who lands atop a swaying stalk of sunshine’s teeth, poised and ready to swerve and slide, nourishing fruitful life?

Or are you the more skeptical raindrop who, while forming, is carried away with those drops who don’t fall over such an expanse of contrast and drama—whose lives are quickly spent falling straight down, never to be picked up by the wind, never experiencing the pull toward life’s marvelous beauty?

Are you thickly bogged down in massive issues, so much so that you become unable to envision a better life? 

Be careful: you might touch down on the rough surface of some forgotten area of a blackened, polluted city.  Or freeze during the journey, solidifying the fact that you may never stretch and envelope something living and green, but will instead crash-land upon the unforgiving earth, shattering into thousands of tiny pieces.  Now sprawling and gasping on the frozen ground, any previous hopes that remain in the minds of the romantic drops (that may have once resonated through your obstinate mind) have now dispersed, and are lost forever from yours. 

In that last nanosecond of life, do you congratulate yourself for knowing ahead of time that this was probably what would have happened anyway?

I would like to believe myself, as I’m sure much of you would also like to believe yourselves, counted among the idealistic droplets, who imagine rushing amongst the air particles—whose exhilaration ignites as swiftly as it flutters, dipping and twirling with arms out-stretched wide, ready to whistle and greet the next current, like the double-winged maple tree helicopter seeds—all with as much whimsy as purpose. 

Like these water droplets and winged seeds, I see myself spreading the Good Words and creating a world in which peace, love, and justice rule.  I often dream that the seeds of good that reside within the heart of the creation triumph over the wicked, bringing amity and well being over the face of the globe.

 I want to believe that, as life changes with every new gust of wind that rattles a corn stalk back and forth, so can people’s views and biases change of one another. 

             I am a romantic, but not without reason, and it is, in many ways, clear to me that I often have need to be brought back to the cloud. Brought back to where thoughts are formed, creativity is crafted, and people decide when and if they will act with the goodness of all in mind.  

I believe in the glorious extent of impact one person can have, who’s everlasting Words have ruled for millennia, as will they continue.  

I also realize that we must come together and work as one to create a world in which no one is hungry or lives in fear.

         And I can believe these things, as you can as well, because we know of and experience the power of God, Jesus, and of the Holy Spirit.  We don’t have to be that raindrop who falls straight down, never being lifted by the joy of our faith and of the Holy Spirit.  And for this, we must rejoice in what we have!  And share this wonderful news with those around us.

         Miracles can, and indeed do, happen every single day.  

One man’s horrendous past history would justly allow him to never leave his home.  There seems to be no reason for this kind-hearted person to be who he is today, as I know him—strong and optimistic, compassionate and enthusiastic, filled with relentless faith and ceaseless will to do good and help those in need.

But, despite my realist assumptions, there he stands, in the midst of a crowd (during last year’s town Christmas parade) cheering and supporting everyone as they parade on by.

All that will remain of this man in his daughter will be his free will and steady, hopeful spirit.

 He and those like him create miracles everywhere they turn—dusting them off their shoulders.  These sparkling crystals craft a silky curtain of glittering raindrops that renews hope in all it envelops; and onlookers watch as a hint of a smile dances across his lined face, crafting new creases on such a crinkled soul.

 Looking up to night sky, illuminated by stars fiery with passion and the twinkling lights of the parade, I exhale a long, deep breath, blowing it to the brisk, wintry air, imagining that if Jesus were there, he’d do the same.  

 Out pours a shimmering halo that reflects the light ever so perfectly—formed from the water droplets from inside of me.

This radiance, like an everlastingly enlarging ripple, expands ever wider, shrouding all the joyful, angelic little toddlers in a sheath of beaded water, their angel wings flapping as their spirits excitedly flit about. 

These droplets, as they crystallize around the whole community that gathered together for that one night, laughing and rejoicing as one body, seal the value and hope that is our romanticism and faith. 

 These spritely little droplets dance together, just as the good of the world is expressed from that one little breath of God.  They truly are life’s inspiration.

God of Grace,

Allow us to open ourselves to relaxation and peace, to experience you and your all-empowering love in new and diverse ways.  Give us the courage to open our hearts, and our minds, and our bodies, and our souls, and give them to you; for you to have and hold us, and to love us, and to keep us, as we are your children and seek to do your work, which we can do, because we believe.  Amen.

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Hi All!

You will find the Youth Sunday assignments and bulletin information in your email inbox. There are names next to each scripted part. If you have a speaking part, your part is on the document to read. Feel free to copy and paste into your own document (making it larger print to read). Please read the document carefully. You (the youth) or your child might have one or more speaking parts.

Don't see your name? If you are not a part of the youth Sunday, please e-mail me and we can still find you a very useful spot to help out!!!!

IMPORTANT!! Youth Sunday rehearsal is THIS Saturday (May 21) from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Youth are to arrive at 8:30am on Sunday DRESSED UP!

NO jeans, sweatpants, "dress-down" clothes. 

Please call me with any questions/concerns (631-804-9735)

Thanks All!!!!

Cassie Dayton 

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Hi all!

Happy Monday! I want to first thank all who were involved with Friday's auction. It was a huge success!!! To all who helped: You ROCK!!! There were some amazing baskets and gift available, so hats off for the strong effort from our group!

 Confirmation Class:

          A) I must apologize for the confusion with confirmation class yesterday. However, the dinner with mentors last night was a huge success. Chuck and I were very pleased with the high energy, fun-filled, and thoughtful conversation. We all had a great time!

          B) As confirmation class comes to an end (can you believe it?!) here are some mandatory important dates to keep in mind:

              1) Sunday, May 8: Confirmation class at 9:00am -->Statements of Faith are DUE. Youth must bring a hard copy of their statements of faith to class. Requirements: 2 pages double spaced. Although we discussed at length what to include in the statements of faith, please contact me soon if you need more clarification.

              2) Tuesday, May 10: Session Meeting at 7:00pm: All youth are required to attend. Youth must be dressed appropriately and arrive promptly at 6:45pm! This is the meeting where all youth will be presenting their statements of faith to the session.  Parents do not need to attend this meeting.

              3) Sunday, May 15: Confirmation Sunday: All youth arrive at 9:00am. Youth are required to dress up (no jeans, sneakers, or sweatpants). Boys must wear a tie (I will bring extras). Chuck and I are really looking forward to this joyous celebration. Congratulations to all involved...you should be proud!   

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Looking ahead:

1) Sunday, May 15: Youth Sunday rehearsal: 5:00-7:00pm (MS & HS)

2) Saturday, May 21: Youth Sunday rehearsal: 5:00-7:00pm (MS & HS)

3) Sunday, May 22: Youth Sunday! Meet 9:00am

4) Sunday June 5: ALL Youth Car-Wash (Parents: Please RSVP and let me know if you and/or your youth will be attending). Meet at church 8:30am, Car wash during/after church!

Thank-you all for your continued support and help! Looking forward to a wonderful May!!!

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I hope you all had a relaxing week off and a wonderful Easter. As you all are aware, our REACH Auction is THIS Friday, April 29.

It is very important that we all contribute items for baskets.

Some of the baskets made today were: tennis racket&tennis ball, tiki-light candles&outside party lighting, Disney tapes, recipe note cards&recipe books, etc.

We need all auction items by Wednesday, 4/27 at 5:30pm.

This is the night we are assembling baskets and could use some help. I will be at the church on Wednesday beginning at 5:00pm. I don't see this going past 7:00pm.

Depending on progress on Wednesday, Thursday will also be spent getting ready for Friday (5-7pm)

********If you are attending REACH, you are expected to contribute BOTH with basket items, assembly of baskets, and auction night.*********

We also will need baked items to sell. Please let me know if you can bake brownies, cookies, etc.

Details for Auction night:

1) Youth arrive at church 5:00pm.

2) Doors open at 6:00pm.

3) Auction set to begin at 7:00pm.

Thank you all for all of your help. With your help, this will be yet another successful auction!

Please RSVP if you can come on Wednesday, possibly Thursday, and Friday.

Have a great week!

Cassie

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Easter Sunday the youth are asked to help hide eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt directly following church (10am). We will be hiding eggs at 8:30am, as church service begins at 9:00am. Some of the youth have said they want to help. This request comes to us from the children's ministry and I would love to help out as much as we can. If you are planning on attending the 9am service and would like to offer your hand, could you send me a quick rsvp e-mail? Thanks!

Auction: We have a lot of items and big ticket items already, but could use more. Please spend time next week, if you haven't yet, soliciting donations, looking through things in your house, and reaching out to relatives/friends. Possible suggestions: "Little girl basket - books, cd's, dolls," "Old action figure basket," "old gaming system basket," and of course, gift certificates.

Important: All basket items must be in by Monday, April 25. The church is open until 4:00pm.

Basket coordination dates:

Monday, April 25, 11:00am (Not sure if anyone has off, but I do and will be at the church. Let me know if you are able to help!)

Wednesday. April 27 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Thursday, April 28 (times TBA)

Friday, Auction!!!!! Meet at church 4:30pm, doors open at 6:00pm

All youth attending REACH and their parents are expected to help with the auction. If the dates and times do not work for you, please let me know asap and we will arrange other means of help.

-->On to the next one...NEW REACH Fundraiser titled "Peel&Save" Cards

Cards are $10 each, There are 4 cards in one! Here's the best part...we keep $5 from each card.

They are Mcdonalds saving cards (perfect for the summer time).

You essentially "peel" as you go, which is why there are 4 cards for $10. You really end up saving way more than $10.

IMPORTANT: ALL REACH PARTICIPANTS MUST SELL AT LEAST 10 CARDS EACH.

The sale goes until May 6. I realize this is a lot at once with the auction, but I know with the holidays and being off school, its easier to sell to family, friends, and teachers (once you get back).

-->I will have your name attached to a packet of cards in the church office starting Today (Friday)

Feel free to pick up extra cards, but you are only required to sell 10.

This is a very busy time of year for all of us, so I appreciate all of the help and support. This is our "push" time of year. Please let me know what you will be helping with (especially REACH participants) and I look forward to a productive, fun, and exciting Spring.

I will be away next week, but can be reached my phone or e-mail with questions (631-804-9735).

Thanks so much!

Cassie

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The MS & HS will be going to the movies THIS Sunday April 10th to see Soul Surfer: The Incredible True Story of Bethany Hamilton.

There are ONLY 14 spots available so first come, first serve with the RSVP!!!

http://www.soulsurferwave.com/

Details:

Cost: $20 (Includes Lunch)

Place: Island 16!

Time: After Church - 5pm (We will be having lunch, having a youth group lesson about the movie, and traveling to the movie. Movie is at 2:30pm)

**This is an AMAZING story and I am really looking forward to this Sunday. Hope to see you there!

**Questions? Call or E-mail :)

**Remember...RSVP is first come, first serve!

See you Sunday,

Cassie

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Attention all Youth and Parents!

 I hope you are all having a wonderful week!

There are some very important events and changes below...

CONFIRMATION RETREAT INFORMATION

I apologize for the late notice...which is why we have 2 options: Attend March 18-19 or April 1-2. Please let me know which one you prefer for your kids by friday.

I know this is a lot. Thank you for all of your patience, love, and support.

As always, call me with any questions: 631-804-9735.

Thanks!

Cassie

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I hope you enjoy a fabulous, relaxing, and happy week off!

A few things...

You MUST e-mail me if you are planning on attending REACH. I can wait until Feb 27...but that is it!

NO Confirmation this Sunday (2-20-11)

NO Youth Group this Sunday (2-20-11)

There IS Confirmation next Sunday (2-27-11)

NO Youth Group next Sunday (2-27-11)

College Boxes: We are in need of all college student's addresses! Please send the address of your brother/sister/son/daughter to Cassie at cdayton12@gmail.com or drop it in her mailbox by March 6th!

I will not be in Church this week but you can REACH me by phone or e-mail with any question (get it...REACH!)

Again, Enjoy the week!!! :)

Best Wishes!

Cassie

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This Saturday, February 12th:

Shirley Bowling Lanes!!!

Time: Meet at Church at 7:30pm (New time!)

Cost: $10 for shoes and bowling (Bring your own money for drinks etc.)

Return: We will return approx. 10:45pm

IMPORTANT: If you are bringing a friend, I need to know the following:

Name: ____________________________________________________

Parent Contact: ____________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________

Allergies: _________________________________________________

Emergency Contact&Number: ________________________________ 

You All Rock! I am really looking forward to this weekend!!!

Two More Things...

There IS confirmation this Sunday (remember your homework!)

REACH meeting on Sunday at 5:30-6pm (Come if you are at all interested!)

Happy Friday!

Cassie

THIS WEEKEND Feb. 5th and 6th :

1. Saturday, February 5: Make Soup and Maureen's Haven Lunches, 5:30-7:00pm

        *It would be AMAZING to have an additional type of soup. If you are willing and able, please bring a pot of soup (other than broccoli & cheese and chicken noodle). Please let me know if you are able to.

       **It is very important to partake in this event both for our youth group and our community. We need as much help as we can get as we are making both Maureen's Haven Lunches and Soup.

      ***Pizza will be served for dinner :)

 2. Sunday, February 6: Soup-er Bowl Sunday

       *We are selling the soup immediately following the annual church meeting. Come one come all!

       **Have a great evening with your friends & family. I always like events like the SuperBowl...sometimes we need an excuse to all sit in the same room and laugh at the commercials, eat chicken wings, and join in the hype over the game. Just remember, the Jets did beat the Patriots :)

 3. REACH Deposits Due

       *Att ALL 8-12 grade students...this trip will change your life, trust me. It will be one of the most fun, most meaningful weeks of your life (and you spend it with other 8-12 graders!). Remember, you CAN bring a friend on this trip (as long as they participate in fundraising from here on). Parents, please contact me with any questions or concerns. I am a middle school teacher and I truly mean what I say that this workcamp is the best out there. The $50 deposit is due this Sunday IN church. Again, please call me with any hesitations or questions - 631-804-9735.

 4. RSVP for Bowling on February 12th

       *Extreme bowling rsvp for THIS SUNDAY (no money until the day of). Just a quick e-mail or confirmation that you (and a friend, cousin, brother, dog...well, not dog) are coming! I am really looking forward to going and showing you all up on my skills :)

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Youth Group Schedule: January 2011 – July 2011

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Looking back at the Recent Past...

January 2011:

What a fabulous time we had in NYC on January 16th. We definitely had our fair share of laughs and some great bonding times (MASH POTATOES!!!!! haha). I want to thank EVERYONE who helped orchestrate this event...parents for all of your support and youth for making me proud every second of the trip. How cool was meeting the lead Andrew?!?! And having him meet us down by the stage!!! We certainly were very lucky.

On January 30th, we shared pizza at a pizza making party at Rev. Cary's house!

September 2010:

Youth & Family BBQ Kick-Off Celebration Starts Youth Ministry 2010-2011

Friday, September 17, 2010 Youth Ministry Coordinator Cassie Dayton greeted youth and their families with "Happy September!" as the Kick-off celebration for Youth Ministry was held from 6:30-8:00 PM.  Youth and their families enjoyed BBQ-ing.  A plethora of burgers, hot-dogs, salads, drinks and desserts were enjoyed.  Families came and relaxed together as the youth renewed friendships and made new ones.  The sixth graders were welcomed to the Middle School Youth Group and the High School Youth group looks forward to their "lounge" being prepared in the upstairs of the West Wing!  The fall 2010 schedule for Youth Ministry as well as important dates for the Spring were distributed and parents signed up to assist with activities.  All are looking forward to an exciting new year!

Sunday, September 19, 2010 all youth brought in home baked cookies as their contribution to the farewell reception for Pastor Peter following worship where he preached for the last time.

Sunday, September 19^th, 2010 the following youth were recognized and/or installed as youth church officers during worship.  We welcome Lydia Frenzel-Sulyok (ordained and installed as Elder); CJ Andrews (installed as a Deacon, having previously been ordained); and, Mara Terchunian (recognized as a Youth Advisory Trustee).  We are thankful for the commitment they have made in serving as leaders in the church.  Welcome to this ministry!

July 2010: 

Friday, July 2nd--Saturday, July 10th the Youth REACH Mission WorkCamp took place in Warrenton, VA as our youth and advisors helped build relationships and renovate homes for the elderly, the poor, and persons with disabilities.  Thank you to all for their mission work on behalf of all of us at WPC!

Youth REACH Mission WorkCamp Huge Success!

Thanks to All our Youth and their Advisors

for Caring and Helping Others!

July 2-9, 2010

June 2010: 

Sunday, June 6th the youth led worship with Youth Sunday on the theme: "The Greatest Gift."

Congratulations to our Confirmation Class 2010

Confirmation Class 2010 and Mentors built crosses made from items found at the beach.

Saturday, June 19th the youth provided hospitality for the Montauk Bike-A-Thon.

May 2010: 

Friday, May 7th the youth held the Youth Mission Auction as a fund-raiser for REACH.  The doors for the Chinese Auction and Silent Auction opened at 6:30 PM and the Auction began at 8:00 PM.  Youth served goodies and $2,000.00 was raised to support the REACH Youth Mission WorkCamp.

Friday, May 16th the combined Youth Groups met to complete work on the bird-houses.  Plans for Youth Sunday were also explored.

April 2010: 

Sunday, April 11th the youth welcomed the New Youth Ministry Coordinator Cassie Dayton during worship and enjoyed cake with her at a special reception.  Youth also attended The Music Man at the High School Auditorium as a group, enjoying seeing so many of the youth from High School Youth Group in the musical.

Cassie Dayton is WPC's new Youth Ministry Coordinator! 

A special reception was held following worship Sunday, April 11th to welcome her. 

Cassie cut the first slice and all enjoyed celebrating the start of her ministry with our youth!

Friday, April 16th the High School Youth Group and those attending REACH met for the first Friday night Youth Group Activity.  Preparations for the Youth Mission Auction were set and Cassie Dayton was introduced and she shared a little of the context of the Warrenton, VA location of the REACH WorkCamp this summer.

Sunday, April 18th the Confirmation/Parent/Mentor Brunch was held following worship with the Confirmands and their Families meeting their Mentors over brunch.  Following the Brunch, the Confirmands and their Mentors had a special activity together ending up in Bailey Hall for crafts.

Sunday, April 25th the MS & HS groups met separately as they planned the Middle School Retreat at Holmes and continued preparations for the YOUTH Mission Auction on Friday, May 7th. 

Friday, April 30th- Sunday, May 2nd the Confirmation Class 2010 and the Middle School Youth Group left parents behind as the Church Bus left the Parking Lot for Holmes Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center in Holmes, NY for the Retreat on the theme: Whose Praise Is It Anyway?  The eight WPC youth and Chaperons Gail and Mark Klepper will return refreshed from the youth worship experience on Sunday afternoon, May 2nd.  

March 2010: 

Sunday, March 7th and March 14th, 2009, the Youth Groups joined together in painting bird houses for sale at the Youth Mission Auction on Friday, May 7th.  This fun and crafty project resulted in bird-houses of many colors!

Friday, March 19--Saturday, March 20, the Confirmation Class 2010 spent the weekend at the “Discovering Whose We Are” Retreat at Camp DeWolfe led by Gail and Mark Klepper and Pastor Peter.  The Confirmation Class met again on Sunday, March 21st and then they joined the youth attending the Lenten Festival.  Combined Youth Groups met again that afternoon for the Mission Activity at Westhampton Care Center.

February 2010: 

Sunday, February 7th, 2009, the Youth Groups sold soup following worship as a benefit to raise money for The Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday.  The Youth Groups got together on Saturday evening and made the delicious homemade soup.  All donations (canned goods included) will go to the Westhampton Food Pantry to help fight local community hunger!  Great work youth!  And thanks to all who helped by purchasing soup and bringing in canned goods!

Sunday, February 28th, 2009, the Youth Groups participated in the Mission project at Westhampton Care Center, developing relationships with residents as they assisted them in the game of Bingo.

Sunday, February 28th, 2009, was also Scouting Sunday as girl and boy scouts and their leaders participated and were recognized in Sunday worship.  Thanks to the youth for their leadership in worship!  Congratulations to the boy scout organization as it celebrated 100 years of service to youth.

January 2010: 

Sunday, January 10th, 2009, the Youth Family Pot Luck Supper took place as plans for the Winter and Spring were discussed.  The REACH Trip is on in July.  Make plans now!  Watch for the registration form.

December 2009: 

Sunday, December 6th, 2009, the Middle School Youth Group and High School Youth Groups participated after worship in the Annual Advent Festival with a Youth Craft Table.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009, the Youth and Youth Parents led The All Church Christmas Carolling.e  They first started wrapping cookies to give to those to whom we sang.  Then, went caroling around the area, ending at Westhampton Care Center and caroling for several groups.  All then returned to Bailey Hall for delicious home-made soups, breads and cookies.

November 2009:

Help us fill Thanksgiving Baskets!

"Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and do good deeds!"

The Youth Ministry held its Annual Food Drive for the Deacon's Thanksgiving Baskets at Waldbaum's on Sunday, November 15th.

More photos of the food drive below under the "Looking Back...." in November.

The Youth Ministry collected food to help fill the Thanksgiving Baskets put together each year by the Deacons to help those less fortunate.  Here are some photos of the fun the Middle and High School youth had as they collected the food on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at the Waldbaum's store.

Happening Sunday, November 1st, 2009

YOUTH MEETING: NOVEMBER FIRST

Middle School: 4:00 - 5:30pm

High School Youth- Invited too!

H.S. & REACH Participants: 5:30 - 7:00pm

4:00 - 5:30pm... SHOPPING TRIP... College Care Packages. We will take the church bus to BJ's, to purchase goodies- to pack &/or bake, for our college care packages. Let's show our graduates we still remember them, and care about their success! High school youth are welcome to join us. Permission slips will be available at 4:00. Bus departs at 4:15pm. Return by 5:30.

HARVEST Dinner... Thursday, November 12th

Not in town? ALL former REACH Participants...

Please send pictures of any REACH WorkCamp you attended. And, prepare a brief statement about your experience. In addition to the slide show, we are preparing posters of the 12+ years WPC has participated. Your support is greatly appreciated!

October 2009:

Fright-Fest / Lock-In with “Spooky Walk” Was Lots of Fun!!

The Fright-Fest/Lock-In for all youth was held Saturday, October 24th!  They met in Bailey Hall at 5:00 pm for Pizza, went to the “Spooky Walk” at Camp Paquatuck in Center Moriches, returned to church 9:30 PM for a frightful evening of activities at the church. 

Youth Walk in Annual CROP Walk...

Youth walked to raise money to fight hunger!  The one thing that was different this year from other years is the CROP Walk did not go through lovely Quiogue and Westhampton Beach on a beautiful Sunday afternoon!  It rained; we walked around the sanctuary, through Parish Hall, down through Bailey Hall and the Choir Room, back upstairs to the sanctuary and we did the circle two more times!  The annual CROP Walk, sponsored by the East End Presbyterian Parish in conjunction with other East End congregations was held on Sunday, October 18, immediately following worship and a lunch will follow in Parish Hall.  All funds collected are used to combat hunger abroad and in our community. 

September 2009:

Welcome to Gail and Mark Klepper--Our New Youth Ministry Coordinators!!

Dear Middle and High School Youth and their Parents!

It is my great pleasure to announce that Gail and Mark Klepper have agreed to serve as Westhampton Presbyterian Church’s new Youth Coordinators working with the Session’s Youth Ministries.

At the Session Meeting Tuesday evening, Elder Hanna Manker reported for the Personnel Committee that Gail and Mark Klepper have agreed to serve in this important ministry to our youth and their families.  Mark and Gail are no strangers to our congregation—both have served as Elders as well as many other leadership roles.  Most recently, Gail served with Pastor Peter leading the Confirmation Class 2009.  Their two daughters—Jennifer, now teaching in San Diego and, Alyssa, in college—were active and gained much spiritually and personally from the Youth Ministry.  Gail and Mark both have a deep desire and commitment to ensure our Youth Ministries continues to nurture and challenge our youth with motivating activities. 

Session is very excited Gail and Mark are stepping into this new leadership role and believes the whole congregation—and especially the youth—is blessed to have their leadership as we begin this year’s activities.

Please join me in welcoming Youth Coordinators Gail and Mark Klepper at the Youth Family Pot-Luck Barbeque this Sunday, September 20^th, from 4:30-6:30 PM.  All middle and high school youth, with parents and family members are invited.  The main meal—hamburgers/veggie burgers/hot dogs—and beverages will be provided by the Youth Ministry.  Bring your calendar, and a side-dish or dessert to share!  We would like to have at least one parent present to hear what we talk about at the “family meeting.”

We will meet in Bailey Hall for this annual fall meeting of youth and parents to review/highlight planned youth events from September through January and adjust the schedule.  Mark and Gail look forward to the opportunity to discuss new ideas and talk about ways to ensure youth group is the best it can be for everyone!  We look forward to this year’s Youth Ministry Program under the leadership of new Youth Coordinators Gail and Mark Klepper.

July 2009:

WPC Memorial Scholarships Applications Available

Memorial Scholarship applications are now available in the Church Office.  The deadline for applying is July 15^th after which the Memorial Scholarship Committee will meet to review the applications and dispense the monies.  Pick up your application now!

REACH WORKCAMPERS Have Successful Summer!!!

While most of us were still sleeping in on Friday, July 3rd, REACH WorkCampers were up packing the Church Bus and the van and preparing to leave for Niagara Falls, NY, where they spent the 4th of July watching fireworks over the falls and then began their Mission Work Trip renovating and repairing homes for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and the poor in the Niagara Falls area.  Our appreciation and gratitude to them for sharing their life and offering a faith-filled journey as they demonstrated God’s love to the community around them.

Youth Go on Mission Trip to Niagara Falls—Our 11^th REACH Trip

The 11^th REACH Youth Mission Trip leaves the Westhampton Presbyterian Church parking lot at 5:30 AM on Friday, July 3^rd for Niagara Falls, NY, and will return on Saturday, July 11^th. 

Fifteen youth and four advisors—a total of 19—will participate this summer.  All were commissioned on Sunday, June 28^th, during the 10:15 AM worship.

The fifteen youth include: Michael Baird, Gregory Campos, Kristina Carter, Julia Christ, Alec Christ, Joanna DeLeon, Gil Frevert, Elizabeth Moore, Kayley O’Brien, Hector Perez, Matthew Sulzinski, Mara Terchunian, Christian Tureski, Robert Tureski, and Meigan Yuen.  Four are attending this year for their first time.  The Leadership for the trip include Gordon and Pat Hubbard with Assistant leaders Jessica Czachur and Kyle Miller.

They will enjoy some group building time with some fun activities at Niagara Falls before beginning their “hard labor” as they join several hundred other youth in repairing roofs, building decks, painting houses, restoring rooms, and other construction projects and activities for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and the poor.  Each year they develop close relationships with the folks whose homes they repair as well as deepening relationships with each other and making new relationships with other participants.

June 2009:

Habitat for Humanity Workday took place on Saturday June 6th

The church is sponsoring a workday with Habitat on Saturday, June 6, 2009 right here in Westhampton. It was a great opportunity to warm up your carpentry skills (for those of you attending REACH this year).  More importantly, it was also a chance to show off your love for God and your community with an expression of peace through hands on involvement in YOUR neighborhood.

REACH Mission WorkCamp Commissioning took place on Sunday June 28th

Youth and leadership for the 11the Annual REACH Youth Mission WorkCamp were commissioned on Sunday, June 28th during the 10:15 AM worship.  The group will depart the WPC parking lot on July 3rd for Niagara Falls, NY, where they will renovate and repair homes for the elderly, persons with disabilities and the poor.  Prayer partners have been selected for each participant.

May 2009:

Confirmation Class 2009 Confirmed on the Day of Pentecost -- May 31st

The Confirmation Class 2009 met with the Session on Tuesday, May 12th, at the Session Confirmation Dinner and were examined and questioned for Church Membership.  The six youth presented their Personal Faith Statements and Session members gave them words of encouragement and experience.  On the Day of Pentecost--May 31st--our youth joined the church during the worship surrounded by red balloons and with a wonderful cake during the fellowship time.  Thanks to all who supported the youth on their faith journey to confirmation and who celebrated with them!

Pictured above are the Confirmation Class 2009, left to right: Matthew Sulzinski, Timothy Shea, Dineen O'Rourke, Taylor Jenkins, Elizabeth Moore, and, (after Mentor/Sponsor Russ Babis), Christian Tureski.  Their journey began with a Confirmation Discovery Breakfast held on Sunday, March 3rd  at 8:00 am in Bailey Hall where Pastor Peter and Gail Klepper explained the confirmation process, requirements, schedule and all enjoyed breakfast together.  Confirmation classes began on Sunday, March 8th with a Confirmation Retreat at Camp de Wolf on the theme "Discovering Whose We Are."  Classes and the final retreat at Holmes Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center May 1-3 on the them "Is God in Your Five?" continued until Confirmation Day, Sunday, May 31st, the Day of Pentecost!

This year the Session has appointed Mentor/Sponsors for each Confirmand.  The Mentor/Sponsor will be a sponsor and mentor to their Confirmand throughout the next year, developing a on-going relationship with the youth and being available for questions as well as encouraging the youth in their membership.  The following have been appointed by Session as the Mentor/Sponsors: Linni Deihl (Taylor Jenkins), Lise Frielinghaus (Elizabeth Moore), Holly Hubbard (Dineen O'Rourke), Matt Hoge (Timothy Shea), Corey Williams (Matthew Sulzinski), and Russ Babis (Christian Tureski). 

Our congratulations and welcome to our newest members!

Want to know more?  

Please call the Church Office at 288-2576 with any questions about the Youth Ministry Program.