Youth Ministry

IYC!!!!!

IYC What an experience! The youth and their leaders departed by car early on Sunday, July 13. They were very excited about this year's International Youth Convention. The convention, which occurs every other year, was held in San Antonio, Texas, on July 14 through July 17. This life-changing event offered the youth the opportunity to worship and fellowship with other Christians from around the world. It was an exciting time to see so many young people come together for the purpose of sharing and growing in the Word of the Lord.

The theme of the convention was "Reflect," based on the scripture found in 1Corinthians13:12-13 . . . "and now these three remain; faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." The youth heard many nationally known speakers and recording artists, such as Chris Tomlin, Craig Gross, Charlie Hall, Louie Giglio, and Becky Tirabassi.

Thanks to all who made great efforts for the youth to be able to attend this convention through their fundraising events. A special collection was taken on Sunday, July 6 to help the Youth get to Texas. If you were unable to attend and would still like to make a tax deductible contribution, send your individual check to the church, made out to New Heights Church of God Youth Ministry.

YOUTH MEETINGS

Youth meetings are opened to all students in grades 6 through 12. If you know of a youth that would benefit from this time of Christian fellowship and instruction, contact the youth leaders (Stew Silvis or Lisa Myers).

Youth Meetings 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings

at the

Church building on Wharrey Drive

On Going Fundraisers:

"Gifts in a Jar"

For your gift giving the youth are offering serveral gift items in jars. Currently the youth have available scented candles in a jar. The candles are available at the information table. There are many different fragrances, from banana nut bread to gingersnap to spiced apple cinnamon. Delicious "cookies in a jar" mixes, as well as hot chocolate drink mixes and soups are also available. Stop by the table and purchase some "Gifts in a Jar" and help the youth earn their way to the next International Youth Convention.

"Change for the Soul"

The youth are continuing to collect change from the congregation to help fund their future activities (such as their trip to IYC 2010). The theme of this fund drive is Change for the Soul. Save you change and turn it in in the container at the church office. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Refreshments at Friday Night Flicks and Movies in the Park

The Youth sponsor a well supplied concession stand at the movies held at the church and the park on Friday nights. Be sure and stop by and purchase your drinks, candy, snacks, and popcorn from the youth. All proceeds will help the youth with various activities.

GoodSearch

Looking for an easy, FREE TO YOU way to help our Youth Group earn money? What if you could help raise money for the Youth Group just by doing something you do everyday anyway - searching the internet? GoodSearch is a search engine that donates 50% of its revenue to the charity chosen by its users. It's a simple and compelling concept. You use GoodSearch exactly as you would any other search engine. Because it’s powered by Yahoo!, you get proven search results. The money GoodSearch donates to our Youth Group comes from its advertisers - you don't spend a dime! We hope you’ll not only use GoodSearch as your main search engine from now on, but will also tell your friends, family and co-workers so they, too, can start using GoodSearch to support our Youth! Just go to www.GoodSearch.com and enter "New Heights Church of God"

GoodShop

While making purchases online, be sure to stop by www.GoodShop.com to see if the purchases you are going to make can help support our youth! Just ensure that New Heights Church of God is in the search bar! Anything from sending flowers to making hotel reservations to eBay auctions to even just buying simple household toiletries at Target or WalMart - they all offer rewards for your purchases to our youth!

Contact the youth leaders with any questions you may have.

Links

Church of God Youth Pages

Western PA Youth Web Pages

Note: Links to other Western PA Church of God Youth web pages will be added as they are found.

First Church of God in North Apollo

First Church of God in Punxsutawney

National and International Links

Church of God Youth

International Youth Convention

Colleges and Universities:

Anderson University

1100 East Fifth Street, Anderson IN 46012-3462
Telephone: 1-765-649-9071

Azusa Pacific University

PO Box 7000, Azusa CA 91702-7000
Telephone: 1-626-969-3434

Bay Ridge Christian College

PO Box 726, Kendleton, TX 77451-0726
Telephone: 1-409-532-3982 Fax: 1-409-532-4352

Gardner College

4704 55th Street, Camrose, Alberta CANADA T4V 2B6
Telephone: 1-403-672-0171 Fax: 1-403-672-6888
gardnerc@cable-lynx.net

Mid - America Christian University

3500 SW 119th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Telephone: 1-405-691-3800 Fax: 1-450-692-3165

Warner Pacific College

2219 SE 68th Avenue, Portland OR 97215
Telephone: 1-503-775-4366 Fax: 1-503-775-8853

Warner Southern College

13895 US Hwy 27 South, Lake Wales FL 33859
Telephone: 1-863-638-1426 or 1-800-949-7248 Fax: 1-863-638-1472

Seminary

Anderson School of Theology

1100 East Fifth Street, Anderson IN
46012-3462
Telephone: 1-765-641-4030

Schools for Ministry

Visit Anderson's page for updated information on other Schools for ministry.