A special thanks to Seton Droppers and Catherine Cashwell for these pictures.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE LEADERS

Thank you to all the Youth Sponsors who can to 8th grade weekend. !

GARBAGE DANCE

8TH GRADE WEEKEND 2007
SHRINE MONT

6th and 7th Grade Weekend

Parish Youth Ministries
6th and 7th grade Weekend
November 9th -11th, 2007
Shrine Mont

A weekend just for 6^th and 7^th graders and the adults who work with them!

A weekend at Shrine Mont, with music and stories, games and crafts, worship, prayer and

Great Food!

for an application go to links and hit 6th and 7th grade weekend

for more information call me at 1-800-DIOCESE ex.21

Bible Study

There are many ways to teach the Bible and many ways to learn. In our tradition we often have someone who "Knows" stand up and tell us what it says. While this can be interesting, it is not often engaging. A study where the many voices are head can be very thought provoking and illuminating and more engaging for both the leader and the youth. I like to use the form below, it reminds me that it is the living Word. It is recommended to have annotated Bibles and multiple translations, to use for references when questions arise, but to let different members of the group be responsible for looking up answers. It is best for everyone to have a Bible to read from as the differences in translations are more noticible when both reading and listening.

In some places this is the “African Bible Study” or “Native American” in others.

The scripture passage is read through three times, by three different readers. It is best if you can alternate male and female, so that different qualities are heard. After each read through, one of the following questions is asked:

· 1st time

What words or sentences stand out to you? and why ?( what did you like or dislike?)

· 2nd time

What does this passage say to you?

· 3rd time

What is this passage calling us to do?

The questions can be modified for different scripture or circumstances. This format can also be used to examine prayer or different creeds.

8TH GRADE WEEKEND REGISTRATION

Registration Form

(copy as needed)

The weekend is $100. Registration will be cut off on September 24, or at capacity. Adult Advisors Please send a list of the youth for whom you will be responsible at this event

Name

Address

City/State/Zip

Email

Grade 8__Gender ___________ T-shirt size small__ medium__ large__

Church name and Location __________________________________________

Name of accompanying Adult(s) ___________________________________

Any special physical or dietary needs __________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Make check payable to the Diocese of Virginia. Enclose a $40 deposit per participant and mail to the Program Office, Diocese of Virginia, 110 West Franklin St., Richmond, VA, 23220-5095.

I hereby give my permission for my child to attend diocesan Parish Youth Ministries event eight grade weekend, September 28-30, 2007.In the event of an accident or illness, to receive emergency medical treatment as deemed necessary by a licensed physician. This permission shall remain in effect from September 2007-May 2008.

Furthermore I give permission to the Diocese of Virginia to use the above named child’s likeness participating in this program in perpetuity in any format, including but not limited to web based publications, The Virginia Episcopalian, and PYM flyers.

HEALTH HISTORY

Date of last Tetanus Booster _______________________________________________

Please list any current medications, pertinent medical conditions, allergies, physical limitations, dietary or health requirements, etc. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

INSURANCE INFORMATION

Name of Medical Insurance Company ________________________________________

Name of Insured __________________________________________________________

Policy Number ______________________ Phone number ________________________(for authorization)

RELEASE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

______________________________, my daughter / son has my permission to attend this Parish Youth Ministries Events. If I cannot be reached by telephone in case of emergency, I authorize such medical treatment as necessary and such additional procedures as are considered necessary during the course of medical examination. I hereby certify that I have read and fully understand the above authorization for medical treatment. I also certify that no guarantee or assurance has been made as to the results that may be obtained.

Participant’s Signature _______________________________________________ Date ______________

Parent / Guardian Signature ___________________________________________Date_______________

Parent/Guardian Phone_____________________________(day)_________________________(evening)

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone ___________________________________________________________

Other emergency contact name _________________________________________________________

Emergency contact’s phone number ______________________________________________________

Praying with your Youth Group

Youth groups often start each meeting by asking someone to pray. While many people don't mind others feel put on the spot, which can make them either be overly brief or many times I find verbose and unable to come to the point. While the prayer book has great prayers why not start the year by writing a prayer for your group.


Writing Prayers
Writing prayers with a group of youth is a rewarding process. It can take some time to get over the feeling that we are some how not important or worthy enough, and then once you find a form that you are comfortable with you will want to write them for every occasion. The easiest form to follow is the collect. It is a form we borrowed from the Hebrew Prayers and it give a simple form and we Episcopalians like form. After you have written a prayer make sure you post it so that everyone can use it again as they begin your meetings.

Here is a how this form work using collect 46 for the care of children. Replace the words in italic for your own words

Who are you praying to?
Almighty God Heavenly Father

What do you what to thank God for?
You have blessed us with the joy and care of children

What do you hope for? (three or more petitions)
Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up
that we may teach them to love what ever is just and true and good,

Who is God " in the name of the Creator, Redeemer. Sustainer"
Following the example of Jesus Christ

Amen
Amen

ATTEND TO SAFETY

After prayer safety comes next in Youth Ministry
Think ahead

• Permission slips
• Leave the itinerary at the church
• have clear directions and map
• first-aid kit
  

Have an emergency plan with the adult sponsors
Make sure your activities meet the skill level of all your participants
Be aware of environmental conditions
Training in first-aid and CPR are good things to have.


Remember almost all injuries are minor Stay Calm


Be confident is this life or death?

Five threats to life

• AIRWAY: look in the mouth and clear obstructions
• BREATHING: look, listen and feel for breath
• CIRCULATION: look for bleeding, asses, control and treat for shock
• DISABILITY: spinal injury? broken bones? stabilize
• ENVIRONMENTAL: make sure you are in a safe place

TRAINING IN FIRST AID AND CPR ARE GOOD THINGS TO HAVE!
Attend to safety
know what you know and don't know.

8TH GRADE WEEKEND INFORAMTION

8^TH GRADE WEEKEND

September 28-30, 2007

SHRINE MONT, ORKNEY SPRINGS, VA

A weekend just for 8^th graders and the adults who work with them.

A weekend at St. George’s camp, with music and stories, hiking and dancing, worship and prayer and great food!

for a registration form please email me, pgrant@thediocese.net

Schedule
Friday September 28th
6-7pm Registration St/ Georges' Camp
Dinner
Welcome, small groups, compline
Saturday September 29th
Breakfast
Gathering, worship, music and games
Lunch
Stations of the Cross
Dinner
Dance and story telling
Sunday Breakfast
Small Groups and Worship
Home

What is PYM?

Parish Youth Ministry Committee is a committee of the Executive Board of the Diocese of Virginia. The mission of PYM is to enable young people to be full and active participants in the life of the church. This mission has three main objectives within the Diocese of Virginia:

· To develop and maintain a youth ministries network.

· To train young leaders and facilitate their ministries.

· To provide quality programs, planned, facilitated and nurtured by youth.

· To encourage representation of youth on parish, diocesan, provincial, and national levels.

Calendar for the year

PYM Calendar 2007-2008

September 14-15 Planning over night Meeting, Shrine Mont

September 28-30 8th grade Weekend Shrine Mont

October 21^st Virginia Day at the National Cathedral

November 9-11 6 and 7 Grade weekend Shrine Mont

2008

*January 25-27 Council

March 1 Bishop Confirmation class TBA

March 28-30 Senior High Weekend Shrine Mont

July 8-13 Episcopal Youth Event San Antonio, Texas