WEPC Youth News
September 3, 2010

Youth & Families,

After taking a break for the summer, the weekly WEPC Youth News is back. This weekly email is the primary way in which I communicate email. However, you can always go to the church’s website, www.westendpres.org, and click on “Youth News” for the latest info. That said, if you would prefer to receive updates in the mail, that is perfectly fine – just let me know.

Looking forward to seeing you all around WEPC! With joy, Chip


WEPC YOUTH NEWS – September 3, 2010

WEPC Youth News Goes Digital

There are lots of ways that you can keep up with the happenings of the WEPC youth group:

• Make sure Chip has your email address so that you receive these weekly email updates.
• Come to worship and check the bulletin.
• Go on the website at www.westendpres.org
• Follow us on twitter at wepcyouth
• Join the facebook group: WEPC Youth
  
  Tuesdays at Chick-fil-a – Sept. 7 & 21, Oct. 5 & 19
  Tuesdays @ CFA is for our high school youth. You can either meet me in the church parking lot between 6:30 and 6:45, or at Chick-fil-a at 7:15 for this early-morning breakfast. I will make sure you have a ride to Pinecrest HS. We’ll meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
  
  SUPERSIZED! Presbytery Event – Saturday, Sept. 11 (11am-5:30pm) – Lumberton, NC
  We will gather at the church at 11AM and head for Lumberton and this supersized Presbytery kick-off. We will return around 5:30PM. You can contact Katie White for more information. Please bring $5 for admission, and money for a fast food lunch.
  
  Picnic at Johnson’s Pointe – Sunday, Sept. 12 (5-7pm)
  All youth and families are invited to join us at Johnson Pointe in Seven Lakes West from 5-7PM on Sunday, Sept. 12. We’ll eat, play games, swim, and have tons of fun! Please bring a dish and drink to share. See Noreen Sawyer for more information.
  
  Confirmation Opening Session – Sunday, Sept. 19 (10-10:45am) – Hogan House
  Are you in grades 7-9? Are you interested in being a part of a super-cool confirmation class? Then, first, contact me and let me know. Second, invite your parents and join us for this first session of confirmation. You’ll get to meet your elder-mentor, and learn about why they are there. You’ll hear about the fun things that Larry and I will be leading for you. And, we’ll introduce you to the much-anticipated Confirmation retreat.
  
  Opening Night & Parent’s Meeting – Sunday, Sept. 19 (6-8pm) – Crawford Center
  WEPC’s youth ministry would not work without the help of our parents and families. Our beginning-of-the-year Parent’s Meeting is an important component of building this partnership. I hope all of our youth and families will join us for dinner and opening night on Sunday, September 19th beginning at 6PM.
  
  Youth Breakout – Sunday, Sept. 26 (6-8pm) – Crawford Center / Hogan House
  We’ll play a few games. We’ll eat some delicious food. We’ll “break out” into our small groups. Then, we’ll find a come up with a new name for BREAK OUT. This will be a great chance for you to meet this year’s wonderful team of youth advisors: Kris Berry, Coe Huddleston, Chris Jones, Joanie Jones, Valerie Ryan, & Kim White.
  
  Sardines Mania – Sunday, October 3 (6-8pm) – Crawford Center / Hogan House
  Yes, it’s back … another round of SARDINES MANIA! I’m sure there will be a few twists in store…
  
  Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 10 (6-8pm) – Crawford Center / Hogan House
  On the 10th, we’ll begin initial planning for the Trunk or Treat extravaganza. So, put on your creative hats, and we’ll get to work planning for this event of costumes, food, laughter, and maybe a scare or two!
  
  More upcoming events…
  Oct. 17, 6-8pm – Breakout @ Youth Group
  Oct. 22-23 – Confirmation Retreat @ Camp Monroe
  Oct. 24, 6-8pm – Final Trunk or Treat planning
  Oct. 29 or 30, 5:30-8:00pm – Trunk or Treat
  Oct. 31 – No Youth Group - Halloween
  Nov. 1, 7-8pm – All Saints Day Youth Worship
  Nov. 2, 7:15am - Tuesdays @ Chick-fil-a
  Nov. 7, 6-8pm – Breakout @ Youth Group
  Nov. 13-14 – High School Retreat @ Camp Kirkwood
  Nov. 14, 6-8pm – Middle School Movie Night
  Nov. 16, 7:15am – Tuesdays @ Chick-fil-a
  Nov. 21, 6-8pm – Community Thanksgiving Service
  
  Chip Pope
  Associate Pastor
  West End Presbyterian Church, West End, NC