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Jr. High Youth Group tonight at 6:30. Our friend Will the Juggler will be performing at 6:30 in front of church. When he is done we will head over to the fire pit to play some games and have snacks. We will be done at 8:00. Please bring a mask and a chair.
Jr. HighWe are cancelling worship and youth group tonight due to the cold weather and the chance for rain. We will begin youth group next week, more details to come soon. Contact Matt if you have any questions.
Jr. High2020 continues to keep us on our toes, so as we continue to adapt Youth Group will look a little bit different this fall. Both Jr. High and Sr. High will meet on their usual nights but all of our meetings will be outside. We will plan to meet at the fire pit at the community garden. That being said this will require us to be highly adaptable. Some weeks the weather will be crummy, and we will have to cancel or find a different spot to meet. We will most likely only have youth group until the end of October, or when it gets too cold to meet outside, again we will need to be flexible and adaptable. Once to weather gets to cold we will move to doing youth group on Zoom.
Here are a few ways you can help keep everyone safe and help youth group run smoothly. First if you have been exposed to anyone with Covid-19, you are feeling sick, have a fever, etc. please stay home. Second, please wear your mask unless you are eating a snack or taking a drink. Third, do your best to social distance. Finally bring a chair!
For those who are not comfortable coming in person, Matt will record short videos of the lessons so that you will be able to keep up on what we are learning.
Here are the three ways to keep up on youth group news. 1. www.srcyouth.com 2. Follow the Facebook group SRCyouthnews 3. Also download the Remind App: Look for Standale Reformed Church and follow Jr. High Youth Group or Sr. High Youth Group. The class code for Jr. High is hd29h9, the Sr. High code is hch6e3. Please be sure use these resources, we do our best to keep them up to date.
Jr. High we will start Sept. 9th, we will be joining the congregation for Outdoor Worship at 7:00pm in front of the church. Then we will walk to the Ice Cream Garage, please bring a mask, but there is no need for money. We will wrap up at 9:00pm.
Sr. High we will meet at 6:00pm on Sunday, Sept. 13th at the fire pit. Bring and mask and a chair, we will be done by 7:30.
As alway please contact Matt if you have any questions.
Jr. High, Sr. High
After chatting with the Reformed Church offices and the leaders of North Street Missions in Wooster, Ohio we have decided it would be the wisest choice to cancel our mission trip this summer. We have already made plans to head there in 2021, and any graduating senior is welcome to come along with us.
My heart breaks for all of you who were looking forward to this trip. I know I was excited for a great week. If it is safe, I will try to organize local service projects for later this summer or maybe a short trip to somewhere close by for a night or two. Please stayed tuned, we will keep you updated about this summer.
Sr. High
Just a quick update on both Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group. As most of you have probably guessed we will not be having any in person gatherings for a while, we will wait for the medical experts to let us know it is safe to gather again.
In the meantime we are doing our best to stay connected through videos and online chats. We have been doing interviews with our Jr. High Leaders that you can find at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4lJDjshWwo3QoY3uKQw1w/about We will keep adding to those one or twice a week.
On Wednesdays nights at 7:00pm we start doing a Zoom call with as many Jr. High Students and Leaders as possible. Matt will lead a short lesson and we will just check-in with everyone. Please download Zoom to your phone or computer and Matt will share the specific call number on Remind and Facebook.
For Sr. High we will do the same on Sunday nights at 7:00pm. We started last week and it was great. Please download Zoom and watch for Matt to pass along the invite.
If you have any questions or if you have any needs please contact Matt or any of the other leaders.
Jr. High, Sr. High
North Street Mission, Wooster Ohio
Cost: $350
Dates: June 21-June 27
We will leave at noon on June 21st. We will return at 2:00pm on June 27th. Please eat before we leave. Plan on money for a meal on the way and two meals on the way home. Bring some spending money for snacks, drinks, etc. throughout the week.
There is a sign-up on the Youth Bulletin Board. Please sign up by April 1st. After April 1st the cost goes up to $400. If you are signed up and back out after April 1st you will be charged $50. Last minute changes are usually costly to the youth group budget and cause logistical issues so please let your “yes be yes and your no be no”
A packing list with more details will be provided as the trip approaches.
Contact Matt if you have any questions.
Sr. High
Genesis 2020- March 13-15
Genesis is fast approaching here are a few details you need to know. We will leave at 4:15pm March 13th and return at 3:00pm on March 11. We will also be offer a later van on the 13th for those who can’t leave by 4:15. Bring money for a fast food stop on the way up to Genesis, money for a fast food stop on the way home, and there are also shops at Grand Traverse and booths for the artists at Genesis so you may want to bring a few dollars for those as well.
There is a pool at the Grand Traverse Resort, bring a swimsuit if you would like.
All bedding and towels will be provided.
Bring personal toiletry items
Bring your Bible, notebook, and a pen.
Bring food / Snacks for the weekend (please bring enough to share)
If you want more info about Genesis go to http://genesisevent.org
If you have any questions contact Matt Shults at matt@standalerc.org or 616-889-4265
Jan. 29th. 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Lincoln Lanes
$10 for two hours of bowling and shoes. We will leave church at 5:50 and return just after 8:00pm (if it is easier you can meet us at Lincoln Lanes)
Please let Matt know if you have any questions.
Jr. HighHello High School Students and Parents,
We are quickly approaching the Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction and we need your help to make it happen. Students plan on being at church by 4:00pm on February 8th, you will be helping serve food and cleaning up. We also need your help recruiting people to come, people to donate desserts, and to donate to the brown bag auction. The brown bag auction is something new we are adding to the fun and to add to our ability to raise more funds. It will be a silent auction that we auction off items that will fit inside a plain brown lunch bag. It could be a gift certificate, it could be something handmade, it could be a gag gift, we want to have some fun with this. Please ask family, friends, and local businesses for donations for the brown bag auction.
This is our only fundraiser for our summer mission trip to Wooster, OH (more on that later this week). If you have any questions please let Matt know.
Sr. High
Thanks to everyone who signed up!
Here are all the details you need for the upcoming Jr. High Retreat. Cost is $85. You can pay with cash or check anytime before we leave for the retreat. Please make checks out to Standale Reformed Church.
The details for the weekend and the packing list are here
The Camp Geneva Waiver is here
And if you haven’t filled out an SRC waiver this school year the link is here
Jr. High-Dec. 20 – 7-11 Party (that is it is from 7pm-11pm at church) https://srcyouth.com/jr-high-7-11-party/
-Jan. 24-26- Jr. High Retreat- Don’t forget to sign up here https://srcyouth.com/jr-high-retreat-camp-geneva-jan-24-26/
Jr. HighOn December 20th the Jr. High youth Group will be having a party at church. It will be from 7pm-11pm. We will have lots of food and play a bunch of fun games. Feel free to invite friends. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Matt or Macy.
Jr. HighThis Sunday, November 24th we will be having a feast together. There is something great that happens when we gather together for a meal, so that is what we are going to do this week. Matt will provide the main course, you can help and bring the rest. Please use the link to sign up to bring something. Sign Up Link
Sr. HighHere are all the details you need for the upcoming Jr. High Retreat. Cost is $85
Please sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ba9a82da0f94-winter
The details for the weekend and the packing list are here
The Camp Geneva Waiver is here
And if you have filled out an SRC waiver this school year the link is here
Wear a costume tonight! If you don’t have a costume we can find one at church. Please make sure your costume won’t scare the kids at church though, make sure it is a friendly costume. We will be playing lots of fun fall games tonight! See you all at 5:30 for dinner and 6:15 for the start of Youth Group.
P.S. If you haven’t done so already please let Macy know what extra-curricular activities you are involved in so we can come support you.
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Oct. 23rd we will be heading to Post Family Farms for a hay ride, and donuts. The cost will be $5 per person.
We will leave church at 5:30 and return at 8:00. Please contact Matt if you have any questions. . Make sure you fill out the waiver that can be found on the website and sign up using the link for Sign-Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4BA9A82DA0F94-jrhigh
Jr. HighGenesis is a regional youth conference taking place in Traverse City, Michigan once every two years. By combining great speakers, energetic music, and thousands of area youth, Genesis creates memories you won’t soon forget. We strive to make every Genesis event a place where students can:
-Worship Honestly
-Connect Relationally
-Grow Spiritually
-Serve Intentionally
-Lead Purposefully
-and PLAY!
Sign up on here on Sign-Up Genius by October 27 and make sure you include an email for your or preferably your parents email. At the end of October you will get an email informing you how to register on the Genesis website. Money will be due before we leave on March 13th. If you have any questions please contact Matt Shults. To see more details about Genesis Check out www.genesisevent.org
Sr. HighSr. High: We kick off Youth Group this Sunday, Sept. 8th. We will meet in the New Community Garden, we will have a fire, play some yard games, eat dinner together, and catch up. Please let Matt know if you plan to come so we have enough food!
Please remember there are three ways to stay connected with SRC Youth Ministries:
1. www.srcyouth.com
2. Follow the Facebook group SRCyouthnews
3. Also download the Remind App: Look for Standale Reformed Church and follow Jr. High Youth Group or Sr. High Youth Group. The class code for Jr. High is hd29h9, the Sr. High code is hch6e3.
Save the dates:
Sr. High Youth Group resumes Sept. 8th. We meet Sunday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Jr. High Youth Group resumes Sept. 11th at the Fall Carnival.
Please remember there are three ways to stay connected with SRC Youth Ministries:
1. www.srcyouth.com
2. Follow the Facebook group SRCyouthnews
3. Also download the Remind App: Look for Standale Reformed Church and follow Jr. High Youth Group or Sr. High Youth Group. The class code for Jr. High is hd29h9, the Sr. High code is hch6e3.
Wednesday, July 31st we will be going to Michigan’s Adventure. This is open to all students going into 6th Grade through those going into 9th Grade. The cost is $35. We will be leaving at 10:00am and returning at 6:00pm. Please bring a towel and a swimsuit if you want to enjoy the water park. If you want to eat lunch in the park please bring money, or pack your own lunch and we will have a cooler in the van. Please sign up by following this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4BA9A82DA0F94-michigan
Jr. HighBackpacking Trip Informational Meeting
June 2nd
11:15am or as soon as Graduation Sunday festivities wraps-up. We will meet in the Lounge
We will talk through all of the details of the trip and answer all of your questions. If you can’t make it please let Matt know, so we can arrange another time to get you the details.
Sr. HighGraduation Sunday is June 2nd. I have attached a Questionnaire for all graduates to fill out and return by May 28th. Please plan to be at the servce on June 2nd where we will honor each of you. Please wear your robe and arrive at 9:15. We will have treats in the gym after the service.
Click here for the questionnaire
Graduation SundayDue to the weather forecast for tomorrow evening, April 14th for the AJ’s Party we are going to reschedule for April 28th. We will still plan to leave at 5:30 and return at 8:30, the cost will also be the same. We will still use Sign-Up Genius to Sign-Up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ba9a82da0f94-ajs
Jr. High, Sr. HighJr. High on March 13th we will be headed to Rebounderz. We will leave church at 5:45 and return at 7:45. The cost is $15 per student. Please let Matt know if you plan to go.
Also be sure that you have a waiver on file at Rebounderz, they are only good for a year: https://rebounderzgrandrapids.pfestore.com/waiver/
As well be sure that you have a waive on file with us: https://srcyouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NewWaiver.pdf
Jr. HighHere are all the details for our retreat this weekend.
Sr. High Retreat
Packing List:
Sleeping bag (or twin size blankets and sheets) Pillow
Towel, washcloth
Toiletries
Bible, notebook, pen
Flashlight
Warm clothing we will be playing outside (hats, gloves, boots, snow pants, etc.)
Extra shoes or boots (a pair of slippers for in the cabin is a good idea too!)
If you have puzzle or a board game you would like to play this weekend, please bring it along.
Please let Matt know if you have anymore questions.
Sr. High, Sr. High RetreatHello friends, given the deteriorating weather and how busy we were yesterday but we are going to cancel tonight. Enjoy a quiet night at home!
Sr. HighIf you are planning to help with the Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday please by there by 4:30. Wear nice pants and white shirt.
It isn’t too late sign up for the Sr High Retreat details are here: https://srcyouth.com/sr-high-retreat-march-8-10/
Parents and friends of Sr. High Youth Group we need your help for set up and in the kitchen during the event. A couple of our leaders who usually take care of things in the kitchen cannot be there. Please let me know if you willing to help in the kitchen on February 23rd.
Sr. HighJust a heads up Grandville School just canceled all evening activities, per our insurance policy we too have to cancel all activities tonight 😢. Jr. High parents if you need printed copies of the waiver for the retreat this weekend please stop by Matt’s office tomorrow from 10-5 to pick them up.
Spaghetti Dinner/Dessert Auction February 23 6:00pm
Cost $10 per person, $30 for a family
This is our big fundraiser for the Sr. High Summer Trip. The evening begins with a catered spaghetti dinner and is followed by our Dessert Auction. Don’t miss this evening of laughter and fun. Sign up outside the CLC. If you can’t come you can still donate desserts!
Retreat: March 8-10 We will be going to Cran-Hill Ranch for our retreat. We will be staying in the Stone House. The Cost is $80. As always at Cran-Hill we will be having a ton of fun playing outside, sitting by a fire in the Stone House, eating way too much food and reading God’s word together. We will be leaving the evening of the 8th and return around noon on the 10th. Please sign up on the bulletin board. We have room for 18 people so invite a friend. The sign-up is on the youth bulletin board.
Sr. HighIt is our policy that when Grandville cancels school, we cancel our activities. So we will resume next week, Jan. 23.
Summer Trip: We are changing things up a bit this summer, instead of a mission trip we are going on an adventure. We are going to go backpacking at Pictured Rocks, Christian Adventure is a company run by Cran-Hill and they are going to guide our trip. We will be going from June 27-July 2. Christian Adventures takes care of all of the details and the gear we just show up with enough clothes and a good pair of hiking boots. The cost is $450. I look forward to spending that time surround by the splendor of God’s creation, with dear friends. We will spend time reading God’s Word and discussing it as a group. This will be a great week of growth as we are in awe of God’s grandeur and as dig deeply in God’s word. We will have more details soon but we do need a minimum of 8 people to go, so please sign up on the Bulletin Board ASAP, (If your name is your is on the list you are saying yes to going, so please don’t put your name on there until you are 100% sure you are going)
Sr. HighSr. High will start Sept. 9 and Jr. High start with the carnival on Sept. 12.