Youth Notes
The Middle School and Senior High youth groups have been quite busy over the past few weeks.
The Senior High Youth Group helped to answer a small family’s Christmas wishes through a service project involving the Bassett Center. The Senior Highs got together at a local discount center, made out lists and shopped diligently for requested items. Using their own money, they picked out presents designed to help the family with their wants and needs. The group wrapped the presents and presented them to the Basset Center for distribution.
The Middle School Youth Group worked with The Tar River Mental Health Association in their annual Operation Santa Claus campaign. The group wrapped presents, sent cards, sorted donations and had fun at the same time. Their work benefits the residents of mental health agencies in the area. The group was so hard-working and efficient that the staff of TRMHA had to scramble to keep them busy. Much was accomplished in just a few hours.
Both groups, out of a sense of appreciation, found ways to give back to the congregation. Members of the Middle School group designed and made Christmas cards for members of the church. Members of the Senior High group served refreshments to attendees of the Longest Night service that was held in our sanctuary.
The church was well represented by the members of both youth groups as they participated in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. On the last night of the drive youth group members, their advisors and their parents were stationed at both entrances of Harris Teeter to collect donations. It was cold, but over twenty-five willing volunteers braved the elements to help those in need. It was a great night. Many thanks to the congregation for supporting our youth and this great cause.
Both groups, having done a lot to help others, took time to celebrate the season with each other. The Middle School group’s Christmas party included great food and an entertaining “white elephant” gift exchange. The Senior High group celebrated with a home-cooked meal and a time of reflection on the year and the meaning of Christmas.
The Senior High Youth Group helped to answer a small family’s Christmas wishes through a service project involving the Bassett Center. The Senior Highs got together at a local discount center, made out lists and shopped diligently for requested items. Using their own money, they picked out presents designed to help the family with their wants and needs. The group wrapped the presents and presented them to the Basset Center for distribution.
The Middle School Youth Group worked with The Tar River Mental Health Association in their annual Operation Santa Claus campaign. The group wrapped presents, sent cards, sorted donations and had fun at the same time. Their work benefits the residents of mental health agencies in the area. The group was so hard-working and efficient that the staff of TRMHA had to scramble to keep them busy. Much was accomplished in just a few hours.
Both groups, out of a sense of appreciation, found ways to give back to the congregation. Members of the Middle School group designed and made Christmas cards for members of the church. Members of the Senior High group served refreshments to attendees of the Longest Night service that was held in our sanctuary.
The church was well represented by the members of both youth groups as they participated in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. On the last night of the drive youth group members, their advisors and their parents were stationed at both entrances of Harris Teeter to collect donations. It was cold, but over twenty-five willing volunteers braved the elements to help those in need. It was a great night. Many thanks to the congregation for supporting our youth and this great cause.
Both groups, having done a lot to help others, took time to celebrate the season with each other. The Middle School group’s Christmas party included great food and an entertaining “white elephant” gift exchange. The Senior High group celebrated with a home-cooked meal and a time of reflection on the year and the meaning of Christmas.
