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*ALL YOUTH= grades 6-12

NCC.YGOctober 2013-November 2014

Mission StatementWE GATHER TO KNOW GOD’S LOVE, CHOOSE LOVE, AND SHOW LOVE TO OUR NEIGHBOR

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Jr. High (6-8th grade)

5-7pm

High School 6:30-8pm

Combined Dinner 6:30-7

*Unless otherwise noted

Meetings will take place in the Gathering.

Please enter in through the

Cornerstone doors.

No Youth Group: 9/22, 12/1, 12/29, 1/5, 2/16, 3/2,

3/16, 4/20, 5/11, 5/25, 6/15

Color Run Madness!

The Before Picture...Scroll down to see the after

shots

YOUTH GROUP

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We Got Messy! At the Lock-in we had the Epic-est of EPIC relay

races...that might have resulted in some vomiting but you know, whats a church lock-in without some up-chucking. When everything got cleaned up we gathered together in the sanctuary among candlelight and neon bracelet’s glow to worship and start the Youth Group year off right.

A few brave souls journeyed over state lines to “run” the Color Me Rad Race. Some finished, some ran, and some strolled along but

EVERYBODY got covered in a rainbow of colored water and corn starch. We celebrated our victory with some

seafood by the bay and slept for days afterward hoping we might one day walk again.

Recently, we found out that the best way to learn about God’s grace is to completely drench one of your leaders. Grab a bucket kids and

have fun! We also learned that gurgling water while trying to sing is really hard, and really hilarious!

What stories are you going to help create?

Foods that have been banned from YG: 1) SPAM (specifically

uncooked)2) Marshmallows (aka an

entire bag of marshmallows)

3) All future things out of a can that Allysa may throw into a game...or not

Have you invited a friend to youth group

yet???

RECAP!-or-

WHAT YOU MISSED

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TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER

Special Monthly Occasions

*Family Sundays! Starting in October (unless otherwise noted), every last Sunday of the month is Family Sunday. Each Family Sunday will be themed: game night, sing-a-long movie night, karaoke, arts and crafts, and more. Everyone is invited! Seriously, the whole church is invited. Each family should bring a potluck entrée or side. 5-7pm in the Great Room

*Film Fridays! Beginning on January 17th, and every 1st Friday after, there will be a movie viewing with discussion afterward. This is open to all ages 13+

*Events are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen cats and dogs falling from the sky. Please check email, the church’s website or the youth Facebook page (Newtown Congregational Youth) to know if an event has been canceled or postponed.

Marilyn Alexander

She may be our oldest leader but she’s got the youngest heart! We asked Marilyn a few questions about herself:

Favorite things:I don't know how to tell you about my favorite things except for the color BLUE. I love all kinds of food and a million songs. I guess ICE CREAM would have to be high on my list; but then one of my favorites would be hamburgers!

If you could be an animal:The animal thing would have to be a DOLPHIN.

Anything else you’d like to include: I love life, feel very blessed and trust in God every minute of my journey.

Introducing Your Leaders:

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Dinner Donations! Sign up to donate a

pre-cooked meal or with ingredients that we can easily combine (i.e. Taco Night!)

We need dinner donations for: 10/20, 11/3, 11/7 email ypnewcong@sbcglobal.net if you’d like to sign up

Are you good at organizing and would like to head up a special event as the chairperson?

We have a few that need Captains to get the ball rolling!

...don’t want to be a captain but don’t mind being second, third...fifth mate sign up to help with an event committee. We need people to Captain and mate these

events: 1.Winter Clean-Up Fundraiser on January 19th 2. 30 Hour Famine Project that will culminate in April 3. Youth Talent Show and Auction in May

MARILYN!

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Add These

New Events To Your Calendar!!!

Open Mic NightDate: Saturday, October 26th 7-9pm Location: Great Room Who: ALL YOUTH INFO: Come share your talents in song, dance, poetry, or original work! Admission is free but bring a few dollars to raise money for a great cause!

Holiday Decorating for Sandy ReliefDate: November 24th 1-4pm Location: Meet at church and head over to the Seagate community in Brooklyn Who: ALL YouthINFO: For the month of November we will be collecting Holiday decorations to take to the Seagate community in Brooklyn, NY who were greatly affected by Hurricane Sandy. They lost all their holiday decorations and we have the opportunity to make their holidays the best ever! We will be decorating the facility and creating our own decorations with the residents.

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RSVPSign Up For these great events before its too late!

DATE: 10/19, SaturdayTIME: 6am-5pmLOCATION: meet at church, event takes place in HartfordGRADE: ALL YOUTHCOST: $20INFO: $20 deposit by October 6th to hold your spot. SPACE IS LIMITED! We will join with youth groups across the state to participate in a service project, worship, and build relationships. Wear clothes that can get messy.

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October Youth GroupDATE: 10/6TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm***LAST DAY TO RSVP FOR DAY OF SERVICE***

Youth GroupDATE: 10/13TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Day of ServiceDATE: 10/19, SaturdayTIME: 6am-5pmLOCATION: meet at church, event takes place in HartfordGRADE: ALL YOUTHCOST: $20INFO: $20 deposit by October 6th to hold your spot. SPACE IS LIMITED! We will join with youth groups across the state to participate in a service project, worship, and build relationships. Wear clothes that can get messy.

All Youth Group Halloween Party DATE: 10/20TIME: 5-7pmLOCATION: The Gathering GRADE: ALL YOUTHINFO: Wear your Halloween Costume for the costume contest. We will be eating spooky snacks and watching a classic horror film (tbd)

Open Mic NightDate: Saturday, October 26th 7-9pm Location: Great Room Who: ALL YOUTH INFO: Come share your talents in song, dance, poetry, or original work! Admission is free but bring a few dollars to raise money for a great cause!

FAMILY NIGHT DATE: 10/27TIME: 5-7pmLOCATION: The Great Room GRADE: ALL CHURCHINFO: Bring an entrée or side to potluck.

November To Write Love on Her Arms Conference DATE: 11/2, SaturdayTIME: 9am-4pmLOCATION: The Great RoomGRADE: All YouthINFO: This is a community wide open event. Featured speakers from To Write Love on Her Arms and a musical guest are coming to help Newtown Youth speak up and speak out about mental illness. As the anniversary of December 14th approaches this is a great way for the Youth of Newtown to find a safe space to heal. It will be an event you won’t forget. To learn more about To Write Love on Her Arms visit their website: www.twloha.com

To Write Love on Her Arms Mission Statement: “TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS IS A NON-PROFIT MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO PRESENTING HOPE AND FINDING HELP FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION, ADDICTION, ANXIETY AND SUICIDE. TWLOHA EXISTS TO ENCOURAGE, INFORM, INSPIRE, AND ALSO TO INVEST DIRECTLY INTO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY.”

Youth GroupDATE: 11/3TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

2nd Annual Turkey OlympicsDATE: 11/10TIME: 2-4pm (please note this is in place of normal youth group)LOCATION: Great RoomGRADE: ALL YOUTHINFO: Who knew there were so many games you could play incorporating your favorite Thanksgiving foods! Well this year there will be even more wacky and fun games with Big BIg BIG prizes. Earn Extra points by bringing canned goods and nonperishable items (1 point per can/item!) and by bringing a friend (5 points per friend!)

Youth Group (possible service project instead tbd)DATE: 11/17TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Holiday Decorating for Sandy ReliefDate: November 24th 1-4pm Location: Meet at church and head over to the Seagate community in Brooklyn Who: ALL YouthINFO: For the month of November we will be collecting Holiday decorations to take to the Seagate community in Brooklyn, NY who were greatly affected by Hurricane Sandy. They lost all their holiday decorations and we have the opportunity to make their holidays the best ever! We will be decorating the facility and creating our own decorations with the residents.

FAMILY NIGHT DATE: 11/24TIME: 5-7pmLOCATION: The Great Room GRADE: ALL CHURCHINFO: Bring an entrée or side to potluck.

DecemberYouth GroupDATE: 12/8TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Youth GroupDATE: 12/15TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Caroling and Christmas PartyDATE: 12/22TIME: 2:30-5pm: 2:30-3:30 (caroling at masonicare), 3:30-5 (Christmas party)LOCATION: Great Room, Masonicare NewtownGRADE: ALL YOUTHINFO: Come in your ugliest Christmas sweater to sing carols to the residents of Masonicare Newtown. Bring a wrapped Yankee/White Elephant Gift and Dessert to share for the Christmas Party. All reindeer ears, Santa Hats, Elf shoes are welcome!

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January ***Service project to be added

Youth GroupDATE: 1/12TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Film FridayDATE: 1/17TIME: 6-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone Doors GRADE: Ages 13+INFO: Free movie with discussion following. Each movie will center on a theme and lead into a discussion afterwards. ***Last day to RSVP for Bridgeport Community Supper Service Project***

FUNDRAISER: Winter Cleaning for funds! DATE: 1/19 TIME: Noon-3pmLOCATION: Meet at church; projects across NewtownGRADE: All Youth INFO: Church members sign up (for a fee/donation) to have the youth group come and help clean, organize, mow the lawn, etc

FAMILY NIGHT DATE: 1/26TIME: 5-7pmLOCATION: The Great Room GRADE: ALL CHURCHINFO: Bring an entrée or side to potluck.

Service Project at Bridgeport Community Supper (PART ONE)DATE: 1/30, ThursdayTIME: 4-8pmLOCATION: Meet at church immediately after school, supper at Bridgeport UCCGRADE: All Grades, Confirmation Required INFO: Partnering with the Urban Renewal program at Bridgeport UCC we will have the chance to partner with their community and help serve the impoverished and homeless population of Bridgeport and the surrounding area. This project has two parts. Working in the kitchen this week and helping with the food pantry next week. We will plan a meal, cook, serve, and eat with homeless and impoverished families.

Space is limited. Sign up with Allysa by 1/12. All participants are encouraged to attend the Winter Cleaning Fundraiser to raise money for this project.

FebruaryYouth GroupDATE: 2/2TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Service Project at Bridgeport Food Pantry (PART TWO)DATE: 2/5, WednesdayTIME: 4-8pmLOCATION: Meet at church immediately after school, supper at Bridgeport UCCGRADE: All Grades, Confirmation Required INFO: Partnering with the Urban Renewal program at Bridgeport UCC we will have the chance to partner with their community and help serve the impoverished and homeless population of Bridgeport and the surrounding area. This project has two parts. Working in the food pantry we will help customers shop, restock the pantry, and collect items to bring to the pantry. Space is limited. Sign up with Allysa by 1/12. All participants are encouraged to attend the Winter Cleaning Fundraiser to raise money for this project.

Film FridayDATE: 2/7TIME: 6-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone Doors GRADE: Ages 13+INFO: Free movie with discussion following. Each movie will center on a theme and lead into a discussion afterwards.

Youth GroupDATE: 2/9TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm***LAST DAY FOR JR. HIGH TO SIGN UP FOR HEIFER TRIP***

FUNDRAISER: Baby Sitting for Parent’s Romantic Date! DATE: 2/14, FridayTIME: 6-9pmLOCATION: Great RoomGRADE: All Youth INFO: Drop your kid off for $5 per kid or $20 for three or more kids. Let them be entertained while parents get to have a romantic Valentine’s Day. Youth Kids volunteer to help entertain and watch kids.

FAMILY NIGHT DATE: 2/23TIME: 5-7pmLOCATION: The Great Room GRADE: ALL CHURCHINFO: Bring an entrée or side to potluck.***LAST DAY FOR HS TO SIGN UP FOR YSOP***

MarchJr. High Heifer International Overnight Trip DATE: 3/1-2, Saturday to SundayTIME: 7:30am Friday-1pm SaturdayLOCATION: Meet at church; Heifer Farm is in Rutland, MaGRADE: Jr High OnlyCOST: $30/student, scholarships are availableINFO: Heifer International works to end hunger. Their overnight trip help students see what its like living in a developing country. The team will stay in one of the global villages and learn to prepare their meals from setting up the fire to cooking. Reserve your spot as soon as possible! There are only 12 spots! RSVP by February 9th with a $30 deposit. Scholarships are available. There will be an information session scheduled before the event with more information and forms to fill out. For more information go to www.heifer.org *All participants are strongly encouraged to attend the 30 hr famine event April 25-26

Film FridayDATE: 3/7TIME: 6-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone Doors GRADE: Ages 13+INFO: Free movie with discussion following. Each movie will center on a theme and lead into a discussion afterwards.

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March Continued...Youth GroupDATE: 3/9TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

High School Overnight Trip with Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) in NYCDATE: 3/14-15, Friday to SaturdayTIME: Come right after school! 4pm-5pmLOCATION: Meet at church; YSOP is located at 12 Rutherford Place, NY, NY GRADE: High School Only, Confirmands Strongly Encouraged to attendCOST: $60/student, scholarships are available INFO: Space is limited, RSVP by February 23 with a $25 deposit. “YSOP’s intense immersion program of Workcamps helps student volunteers to understand service and homelessness.  During Workcamps, students, in small service teams, volunteer at different sites around the city. YSOP volunteers prepare and serve meals at soup kitchens; they provide recreational activities and companionship to young, formerly homeless children; they distribute food and supplies at food pantries; they socialize and bring snacks to people in drop-in centers.  Occasionally they join in special projects we have been asked to staff, such as painting a new shelter with residents or distributing clothing at a clothing bank.” For more information go to www.ysop.org

Youth GroupDATE: 3/23TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

FAMILY NIGHT DATE: 3/30TIME: 5-7pmLOCATION: The Great Room GRADE: ALL CHURCHINFO: Bring an entrée or side to potluck.

AprilFilm FridayDATE: 4/4TIME: 6-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone Doors GRADE: Ages 13+INFO: Free movie with discussion following. Each movie will center on a theme and lead into a discussion afterwards.

Youth GroupDATE: 4/6TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Youth GroupDATE: 4/13TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

30 Hr Famine Overnight DATE: 4/25-26TIME: 6pm-6pm, Friday to Saturday (Fast begins for students after lunch on Friday)LOCATION: The Great RoomGRADE: ALL YOUTH, *All attendees of Heifer trip and confirmands are strongly encouraged to attend INFO: On this day thousands of teens across America will be fasting together to raise awareness for hunger across the globe. Fasting together, through games, service projects and fundraising we will learn about and experience the effects of hunger across the world. More information to come.

FAMILY NIGHT DATE: 3/30TIME: 5-7pmLOCATION: The Great Room GRADE: ALL CHURCHINFO: Bring an entrée or side to potluck.

MayFilm FridayDATE: 5/2TIME: 6-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone Doors GRADE: Ages 13+INFO: Free movie with discussion following. Each movie will center on a theme and lead into a discussion afterwards.

Youth GroupDATE: 5/4TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

FUNDRAISER! Youth Talent Show And AuctionDATE: 5/17, SaturdayTIME: 6-8pmLOCATION: Great RoomGRADE: ALL CHURCHINFO: Sign Up to be a talent. Donate an item to auction.

Youth GroupDATE: 5/18TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

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JuneYouth GroupDATE: 6/1TIME: Jr High 5-7pm, HS 6:30-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

Film FridayDATE: 6/6TIME: 6-8pmLOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone Doors GRADE: Ages 13+INFO: Free movie with discussion following. Each movie will center on a theme and lead into a discussion afterwards.

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LOCATION: The Gathering, enter in through Cornerstone doorsGRADE: DividedINFO: Dinner from 6:30-7pm

END OF YEAR POOL PARTYDATE: 6/22TIME: TBALOCATION: TBAGRADE: ALL YOUTHINFO: Bring a dessert or side dish to share

INVITE A FRIEND! All are welcome at Newtown

Congregational Church. Doesn’t matter if you go to another church, no church, or really don’t even know what you believe: YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Every race, gender, class, sexuality, background: YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!

We welcome: the nerds, outcasts, popular, jocks, the people who just don’t fit in and those

who won’t be defined by a label...the straight A student and the almost drop out...the athletic and barely made it up the stairs...the too many siblings to count and the orphan. The slob, OCD, and very well mannered. The musically gifted and the can’t hold a tune in a bucket. The just can’t get the rhythm out of my head and the two left feet. The weird, the wild, and the super shy.

You are welcome here!

Newtown Congregational Church Youth GroupYouth Pastor: Allysa De WolfSenior Pastor: Rev. Matt Crebbin

Newtown Congregational Church 14 West St Newtown, Ct 06470

Jeremiah 29:11

NCC YOUTH GROUP14 West St Newtown, Ct 06470