F.I.S.H Camp  July 13-17, 2009

Calling all incoming 6^th – 9^th graders for St. John’s F.I.S.H. Camp. FISH stands for Followers In Service for HIM. Through service projects and fun, the FISH will immerse themselves in the amazing world of discovering God’s love by serving others.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in this wonderful ministry to our youth. If you are interested or can help in any way, please contact Danene Rice at riceconnect@yahoo.com or 447-8406. 

PARENTS – Mark these dates on your calendar NOW to make sure your child’s summer plans include this very wonderful, fun-filled, Christ centered week! Space is limited! The Youth of St. John’s have the first opportunity to reserve their spot for this week. If your youth is an incoming 10^th grader or older they may be a Youth Leader. 

Time: 12 noon – 4 p.m.; lunch served daily
Cost: $70; after June 20- $95.
Registration forms available in Church Office or from Danene

Mission Trip - August 2-8, 2009

The Youth in Action (YIA) Mission Trip to Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains:  August 2-8, 2009.

The person that successfully organized the youth's mission trip to Kentucky three years ago, Joanne Waters, is managing the details of our upcoming YIA trip. She is lining up our work, such as doing repairs on a hospital, demolishing and clean up of a shed, painting homes and more!  Joanne is tied to St John's by her heart when attending school in Kentucky keeps her away.

YIA will be staying in a retreat center in Carlisle, KY called Cedar Hill Retreat Center. To view the retreat center where we will be staying, please check out the retreat’s link at http://cedarhillretreats.org/This Episcopal Retreat Center is set in a wooded area with hiking near by... and mission work to do around every corner. 

We are very blessed to have Sallie and Richard Devine "sign up" to be chaperones for this Mission Trip.  

The youth are committing their summer vacations, money and sweat equity into this trip. They are still in the process of raising funds for this trip. Not only do they have to cover gas, lodging and food, they also have to buy materials to do the necessary work.  

Anyone wishing to encourage our youth with a monetary donation or sponsorship would be greatly appreciated