Youth News
Youth Ministry (Young Anglican Christian Society—YACS)
The Youth Group at All Saints meets most Sunday evenings from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm for Bible Study and worship and most Sunday Mornings from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm for Christian Formation. These meetings provide an opportunity for students ages 12 - 18 to praise God together, grow in their relationship with Christ, and fellowship with one another as they learn about the Bible and its significance for everyday life. New folks are always welcome!
YACS Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The youth group gathers together over a meal to discuss the previous week and to prepare spiritually for the week ahead. Following the meal, the group engages in a team building activity, Amanda Larsen Wells leads the group in praise and worship, and Brian Larsen Wells conducts a Bible Study. Previous studies have examined the Book of James, the Book of Romans, and the Book of Judges.
Christian Formation Sundays from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Christian Formation is All Saints’ Discipleship/Sunday School Program. Classes convene shortly after the close of the Sunday Eucharistic Service. During this time, the youth group actively discusses the daily readings and/or a relevant subject decided upon by the Christian Formation Leader. Malcolm Pearson, Chris Pope, and Brian Larsen Wells serve most often as the leaders of the Youth Christian Formation Classes.
YACS Monthly Activities
Once a month, the group engages in a fun activity or service project outside of their regular Bible Study. These activities include such things as fasting together during the Annual 30 Hour Famine, throwing a Super Bowl Party, or going on a camping trip. To learn more about these special events, please see The Youth Calendar link above (for upcoming events this month) or the 2012 CYC schedule below (for events happening throughout the year).
Parents and Adult Volunteers
The Youth Ministry relies heavily on the dedication of its volunteers to ensure the success of its programs. Our safe church policy requires that at least two adults be present at any event involving children under the age of 18. However, for added supervision, we like to ensure that we have a ratio of at least 1 adult for every 5 students. To meet this goal, we seek the aid of adult volunteers who are eager to connect with students and who would like to help them grow in the knowledge and love of Christ. Adult volunteers primarily serve as chaperones for youth group meetings and special events, but they also assist in behind-the-scenes roles like hospitality and administration.
If you are the parent of a young person or are an interested congregant 20 years-old or older, and you would like to know how you can be more involved in the Youth Ministry at All Saints, please contact Brian or Amanda Larsen Wells.
YACS Sunday Dinner Schedule for February 2012
- February 5th—Super Bowl Party at the Lairds (potluck)
- February 12th—Pearsons
- February 19th—Wagners
- February 26th—Tatums
Other Youth News
A Message from the CYC Ministers, February 2012
Amanda and I would like to thank all of our students, children, parents, and fellow congregants for making our first few weeks back at All Saints such a joy! It is wonderful to be back in Tennessee working with such an exceptional group of young people! As many of you know, our first major event, Feast of Lights, was held on January 6, 2012, and was a huge success; we appreciate the support of Dr. Bush, the choir, our students, and all of the parents for their important contributions to that event. We also want to thank the Lairds, the Psungos, the Wagners, the Popes, and the Boxes for providing our Sunday evening meals this month. Your generosity allows us to make YACS a true time of fellowship!
During the weeks leading up to Lent, our youth will be studying 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John and learning about the love of God which led Christ to the cross. With the beginning of Lent, they will begin a study of the Passover—its basis in scripture, its relation to the Hebrew people (including Jesus Himself), and its importance to Anglican Christians. This study will culminate in a Seder Meal which will be shared by the youth and their parents on April 1st, the Sunday before Easter. Be sure to ask the youth about what they are learning over the coming months!
Sincerely,
Brian Larsen Wells.
Youth Announcements:
- The YACS will be attending Student Life Camp from June 6-10, 2012 at Covenant College in Georgia. The total cost for each student is $350 ($309 camp fee + $41 transportation fee). A $60 deposit for each student attending was due on January 31—if you have not yet given your deposit to Brian and Amanda, please remember to do so ASAP. For more information about camp, please see www.studentlife.com/events/location.php?loc_id=4 and/or contact Brian and Amanda.
- On February 5th, the Lairds will host a YACS Super Bowl Party at their new home: 108 Nottingham Drive Jackson, TN 38305. The party will start at 5:30 pm and last until 9:00 pm. Each student is expected to bring one item for the party (e.g., chips, sodas, cookies, brownies, cheese dip, etc.). The church will provide the party sub!!!
- In addition to fellowshipping together and watching the big game, the YACS will also be collecting canned goods and monetary donations for RIFA during the first week of February. Please bring all items which you wish to donate to the church on February 5th, and Brian and Amanda will take them to RIFA the following day. (If you will be writing a check, please make it payable to All Saints Anglican Church with RIFA in the memo line.)
- On February 21st, the YACS will host a Fat Tuesday Pancake Breakfast at the church. The entire congregation is invited! The YACS will cook for and serve all of you, so be sure to bring your appetite. The dinner will be from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm. While there is no charge for this event, donations are appreciated and will help to fund YACS summer activities.