Good Shepherd THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Being Shaped and Formed in The Mind, The Way, The Ministry and the Gospel of Jesus Christ
YOUTH

HAPPENING
Happening #61 is coming up on March 5-7th in Carthage, Missouri. For those new to Happening, it is for high schoolers and led by high schoolers. It is one of the "biggest and best" youth events we do in the Diocese of West Missouri. At Happening, you will participate in small group discussions, laugh, listen to talks given by your peers, and enjoy a number of original activities. Happening also features unique worship experiences designed by other teenagers. Come to Happening and hear sermons given by other youth, enjoy the music and experience Church in a whole new way.
If you are a current high school student (9th - 12th grade) and looking to have an incredible experience full of good music, interesting discussions, and new friends, then
Happening is for you. If you are interesting in attending please let Laura know or send your application to Kim Snodgrass. The application is available through Laura or you can find it on the Diocesan website.

YAC (YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL)
The youth action council is a group of youth and adults throughout the Diocese who meet several times throughout the year to plan Diocesan youth events such as DYE, junior high retreat, the senior high retreat, and the Bishop’s Ball. Our parish has three participants who serve on the council - Megan Albin, Angela Stephens, and Laura Williams. Any youth or adults interested in being part of YAC? If so, please let Laura Williams know. To continue successfully we need youth who participate in activities and have the time to commit. Application forms can be found on the Diocesan website. There are sections to be
completed by the youth nominee, clergy, parents, and youth leaders when applicable.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
The youth group will be participating in Souper Bowl of Caring again this year on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010. The youth will collect money following the 8:00 and 10:15 services on Super Bowl Sunday to be given to the Backpack Shepherd Program. Please help to make this an even bigger success this year!

ATTENTION WORK CAMPERS!
Please plan to attend a work camp meeting after the 10:15 service on February 14, 2010. If you can’t attend, please let Laura know.

SNOW CREEK
Want to go ski, snow board or tube on snow? Come join the youth group on February 19th as we travel to Snow Creek in Weston. We will meet at the church at 7:00 pm and will return later that evening. Please let Laura know if you are planning on going so that enough drivers can be found. Prices for skiing and snowboarding with rental are $61. Tubing prices are $26 for two hours and $42 for four hours. Hope to see you all there!

SPRING GARAGE SALE
Have you wanted to clean out your garage or basement? Do you have stuff you don’t know what to do with? If your answer is yes, please bring your stuff for the Spring Garage Sale! The youth will be having a garage sale on April 16th and 17th at the church. Please put your stuff in Laura’s office or downstairs in the EYC room.


Calendar of Events:


FEBRUARY CALENDAR
2/7/10 Sunday After 8 & 10:15 services Souper Bowl of Caring
2/14/10 Sunday After 10:15 service Work Camp Meeting
2/18/10 Thursday 6:30 Youth Support Meeting & Backpacks
2/19/10 Friday 7:00 Snow Creek
2/28/10 Sunday 5:30-7:00 Youth Get Together


Check out the new WEMO Website!

Diocese Youth

Get Connected is our theme this year ....
to yourself, to other people, and to God.

You'll find all the information on upcoming events,
pictures, resources and more at www.wemoyouth.org

Power of Youth
by Eduard Kenneth Au

Just look inside you, feel it in your heart.
There’s something in there, something like a park.
It’s so magnificent, full of vigor.
It’s the power of youth you should savor.
Don’t squander it, put it to good use, friend.
Else, you’ll be sorry and cry in the end.
With this power, you can do lots of things,
Just think about the joy a good deed brings.
Why don’t we move closer to God, brothers?
He gave us all, including our fathers.
Practice holiness and serve Him truly.
Love one another. Let’s seek Him early.
Chance for salvation is not there always.
Grab the opportunity, change your ways.
Let’s strive for sanctity; our knees, let’s bend.
A time will come when the whole world will end.
Even if you gain the whole world indeed,
It’s useless if you’re in a wicked creed.
For what shall gold profit a somebody,
If he’ll lose his soul for eternity?
Again, I tell you, my beloved friend,
Use your power to repent, not offend.
Never act like a savage, it’s not good.
Everyone, let us all do what we should.
The Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd
4947 NE Chouteau Drive
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 452-0745 home@goodshepherdkc.org
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