YOUTH NEWS

KOOL KIDZ 4 CHRIST
That is the name of the new youth group for students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades. They held their first meeting on Sunday, January 10. Twelve students participated in brainstorming future activities that include serving the community, social activities, and fund raising endeavors. Please check the Sunday bulletins for upcoming activities. If you have questions or seek more information, please contact Christa Browne, Carol Filchner, or Amanda and Jeremy Shuler.

KOINONIA YOUTH RETREAT - February 26 - 28
Our youth have requested a return to Koinonia for our annual winter retreat. Reservations have been made for the Trail Building for up to 36 beds. Hope for plenty of cold weather and snow so we can go tubing, skating , and hiking on the lake. Make sure to bring winter clothing and boots as well as a sleeping bag and pillow. Pastor John will be joining us for the fun and some spiritual growth and fellowship. We will be departing Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening with a stop for dinner along the way. We will return on Sunday afternoon around 3:00 p.m.

Commitments form youth (grades 6 through 12) and chaperons are needed. We need a list of participating youth no later than February 7th. Friends are welcome if you wish to bring someone along. Sing-ups will be secured with a $20 deposit per family. The total fee for the retreat is $45 per person; the second sibling is $22.50. To sign up a Retreat Health and Permission form must be returned along with your deposit.

We look forward to another great retreat! If you want to go on the retreat and are financially unable to do so, please see Pastor John in confidencefor scholarship assistance. Please contact Terry DeGroot with any question.

FEBRUARY LUNCH N' LEARN
"Mission and Ministry" is the Lunch n' Learn theme set for February 21. Pizza will be served at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. To sign up you must RSVP by email to Pastor John or call the Office by Saturday night and leave a message. Looking forward to seeing you there!