Easter 2006 Youth News

By Raeanne Dingwall

Our church youth group has a very relaxed environment. The only rule that we have is that we do not put down others with hurtful words or gestures. We meet every third Sunday of the month and discuss what God means to us. Each session we have a different theme. For example, some past themes include, Our Feelings and Trust. We also play a variety of games and we go outdoorswhen weather permits.

Occasionally we organize what is called a youth service. This is a service in which the youth group creates and helps out with parts of the Sunday services. Our last youth service was highly enjoyable. During this service the youth group decided to envelope the congregation with our beautiful singing and acting. Certain people also aided with the crucifix, candles, serving of the sacraments and the multiple readings. During the portion of the service when Rev'd Rob does his sermon we decided to sing and act for the congregation. Everyone sang a song by Casting Crowns called Who Am I. We also acted out a short skit that we created. I believe that it is important to have youth services, since it reveals to the congregation how we, theyouth group, add to our special church.

The youth group also adds to the life of our church, but also contributes to many other people outside of our immediate spiritual community. We love to get involved in helping raise money for a program called Big Brothers. Every year Big Brothers host an Annual Bowl-a-thon where different people in Georgetown form teams which compete to raise money for the Big Brothers.
Every year our youth group raises money for this great cause and participates in the bowl-a-thon. Although this year they cancelled this exciting event due to lack of participation, we have the memory of previous years. Next year, we are hoping to have stronger participation from the community.

Every day people hear that children are the future. This is true, but I believe that we have a very important role to play in the life of our churchtoday, as we move forward together.