Youth News from Pastor Jonathan - November 2011

YOUTH NEWS

Hopefully all of you have managed to stay warm and dry over the last couple of weeks.  It seems as though the weather can only get colder from here on out.  The youth had a great time at our recent fall harvest party.   The corn maze was anything but dry, but we still managed to make it through.  Our champion pumpkin carvers this year are Hanna Allen and Maci Thornton, congratulations ladies.  We do have some things coming up as Thanksgiving and Christmas speedily approach, they are as follows:

November 13: 12:00pm – All church Thanksgiving Dinner/ Youth Bake Sale.  If you have not made connections with Blair or myself about making a dessert and you would like to, please contact either one of us.  
Also, on November 13th @ 5PM - Combined youth gathering with Brookville Church of God @ Brookville.  We will meet here in Clarion and drive over to the Brookville COG to have some fun and fellowship with their youth group. 

November 18-19-20 – Thirst State Youth Convention @ Bayfront Convention Center in Erie.  We will leave the church around 4:00 on the 18^th and return around 2:00 on the 20th.

November 24: Thanksgiving

December 2-3: Live Nativity

December 18: Youth Christmas Party @ the Church

We have had a blessed year as a youth group.  I am continually thankful for each and every one who comes and participates in our meetings and get togethers.  I would encourage each of you to pray for opportunities to share the gospel message as we approach the holiday season.  This is the time of year when many families struggle the most; whether it be the loss of a loved one, a family break-up, finances, or a number of other things.  People need to know that there is someone who loves them more than they could ever imagine, and it is our responsibility to share that with them.  Please remember to thank God for the blessings he has bestowed upon you in your everyday lives.  God is good!