Summer Events!!

If you're anything like me, you're probably starting to suffer from EYC withdrawal. If so, we have good news!! We've got three new events on the horizon.

Monday, July 12 -- EYC goes to Six Flags:

Cost: $25 + spending money

RSVP by 7/10 please.

We'll meet at the church at 9:00am to head out, and we'll be back about 7:00pm.

You need to bring:

- A sack lunch or money for two meals

- Clothes that can get wet or wear a bathing suit under your clothes

- Optionally a towel

- A completed and signed St. Aidan's Day Trip Permission Form

Wednesday, July 28th -- Summer Fun at the Cottage:

There's no agenda, just lunch, cold drinks, a sprinkler, games, and maybe a movie. This is an open-house event from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.

Friday, August 6th -- EYC goes to the Braves game:

Cost $15 + spending / food money

RSVP by 7/18 please.

We'll meet at the church at 4:45 pm and be back around 11:00pm.

The Bravos will be taking on the SF Giants, there will be Friday Night fireworks after the game, and there are a lot of other things going on that night.

You need to bring a completed and signed St. Aidan's Day Trip Permission Form.

And keep your ears and eyes open, there will be a few more events coming before we start EYC up officially (which will be the Sunday after Labor Day).

Jonathan

Last Wednesday EYC

Tomorrow is the last night of Wednesday EYC for the 2009-10 school year! You won't want to miss out on the last night to hang with Carrie & Jonathan.  Come for dinner, then find out everyone's plans for summer.  Dinner's at 6pm and pick up is at 7:30pm.  See you tomorrow!

Happy Mother's Day!

No EYC tonight, 5/9 - have a great evening celebrating your mom!

Are you there?

It's Wednesday - where are you going to be tonight?

Jonathan & Carrie want you to be at The Cottage from 6-7:30pm to eat dinner with them and celebrate Carrie's new title of "Dr. Carrie!"

Be there or be square!

Field Trip on Sunday 5/2

We're going on a SUPER FUN field trip for EYC this Sunday!

Meet in the Narthex after the 11am service and bring $15 with you.  We are going somewhere inside and you don't need to dress grungy, but also don't wear your absolute Sunday best.  We won't be stopping for lunch, so bring a lunch or bring a snack since you'll get hungry.  Bring a drink, too!  We will return to the church for parent pickup at 3:45pm.

DON'T MISS OUT!!

Wednesday Night Live!

Come one, come all to Wednesday Night Live with Carrie & Jonathan!  We'll be writing the Prayers of the People that will be read on Youth Sunday, so your attendance is important.  You'll also get the opportunity to sign up for a role in the Youth Sunday worship service.  Don't be left out!

Meet in The Cottage for dinner at 6pm and we'll finish at 7:30pm.

Youth Sunday Practice

Come play with us in Burtenshaw Hall tonight!  We'll be practicing for Youth Sunday with the Covenant Singers from 5-7pm.  Dinner will be served at 5pm.

See you then!

Spring Break X

Are all of you having a great Spring Break ?
(except Lyla...I hope it's not too rough being in school this week!)

I hope so!  Have a great week off and I can't wait to see each of your smiling faces at EYC on 4/11!  Don't forget ~ we'll be in Burtenshaw Hall, NOT The Cottage.

Wednesday 3/31 - Seder Meal

In lieu of EYC this Wednesday, those who pre-registered will be participating in the Seder Meal in Burtenshaw Hall.  The meal starts at 6:30pm, but I am requesting that all youth who are participating please arrive no later than 6:15pm. This is more than just a dinner, so it will be very helpful if everyone can be in place and understand the process before the 6:30pm start time.

The dinner and ceremony will end at 9pm.

Come on out to DRAMA NIGHT!

Let your acting spirit soar at EYC tonight!  It's gonna be a blast!

5-7pm in The Cottage!

Beach Trip Deposit Due

If your child is going on the EYC Beach Trip in June, the second $50 payment is due today.  If you aren't able to turn it in today, please contact Sam or send it to the church sometime this week.

There will be two installments left after this payment.

How To Save A Life

That's right, it's Wednesday!

Time to head to the Lenten Bible Study tonight at 6pm.  It's held in The Cottage and includes dinner.  Even if you haven't attended this Bible study in the last few weeks, you are still invited to attend.

Episcopalooza!

Hey 8th-12th Graders!  Want to spend "A Night in Vegas?"  

Episcopalooza 2010 is going to be held at Holy Innocents on Friday, March 26 and it's just that!  Here's what the diocesan planners have to say about it:

Join us for a Night in Vegas that you won’t soon forget!  We’ll have tables galore – roulette, craps and blackjack, plus slot machines and much more!  So come with

your “poker face” and win as much as you can…you’ll have the opportunity to shop with your winnings in

our Vegas prize store!!!

Don’t forget your sleeping bag and pillows

for late night movies!!!!

This lock-in is for youth in grades 8-12 and their adult chaperone. 

The cost is $25, which includes:

dinner, a t’shirt, snacks, drinks and breakfast.

Everyone can arrive on Friday at 7:00 pm and leave

on Saturday by 8:00 am.

The deadline to register is March 22^nd.

Want to go?  

Click Episcopalooza Registration Form and mail it in or return your registration form to Sam.

Boys' Overnight - Last Chance!

It's your last chance to register for the Boys' Overnight!

Drop off is at St. Aidan's at 2pm on Saturday, March 6.
Pick up will be at St. Aidan's at Sunday breakfast (9:30am) on March 7.

Everyone attending will need to bring:
-Change of clothes for Sunday
-Sleeping attire
-Toiletries
-Sleeping bag/Blanket & pillow

This event is free, though donations are accepted. 

Please email Sam TODAY if you want to attend!

A Giveaway!

And now that I have your attention...

The winner of this giveaway will receive $25 in EYC money!  EYC money can be used for any activity at which there is a fee {beach trip, six flags, pottery painting, etc.}, so this is a great deal.

Here's how to enter!

1. Become a follower of this blog

2. Join the St. Aidan's EYC Facebook group

3. Mention the giveaway on Facebook

4. Leave a comment on this post

Leave a separate comment for each of the things you do because you'll get an entry for each one.  If you already follow the blog or are a member of the FB group, just say that in your comment!  

The giveaway will end at 9pm on Friday, March 5, 2010.  

Good luck and Happy Saturday! 

The fine print: This giveaway is open to 6th-12th graders who attend St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Alpharetta, GA and their parents.  If a parent is chosen as the winner, the EYC money will be deposited in their child's account.  The winner of the giveaway will be chosen by Random.org.

Don't Forget About Sunday!

February & March.  It's a busy time of year.
There's SO much going on -
School.
Big projects and research papers.
Family.
Winter sports are winding down (and getting REALLY competitive) while spring sports are starting up.
Auditions are kicked into high gear.
Statewide honors programs are coming.
Seriously - I'm tired, just thinking about how busy your lives are.

And yes, I'm still going to ask the question that you're hoping I'm not going to ask...
Are you coming to EYC on Sunday???

No, I'm not trying to push you over the edge and give you just one more thing to do; I'm actually trying to make it a little easier.    Taking a little time out of your day to relax and spend time with peers who share your same faith can really help take the pressure off your week.  In two short hours you can fill up your faith tank and be ready to start the week with a new outlook.

So, come to EYC Sunday night... it'll make you feel better!

Boys Overnight!

Calling all male EYCers!  It's finally time for your overnight!


We'll start at The Cottage at St. Aidan's at 2pm on Saturday, March 6 for a night of male bonding, no wait... burping and farting,  still not quite right... FUN!  (Seriously, the female youth minister should not be the one to write the promo for the male overnight!!)


It will be a night of fun, planned entirely by your awesome male EYC advisors and a few extra cool guys thrown in there.  Pick up will be at the church on Sunday morning, following breakfast in Burtenshaw Hall.


All you need is a sleeping bag, toiletries and clothes ~ we'll provide the rest.  Donations are accepted to defer the cost of the overnight, but are not required.


Please RSVP to Sam as soon as possible so we can get a headcount.  You can place a comment at the end of this post as an RSVP if you'd like.

Beach Trip Deposits Due

Just a reminder that deposits for the beach trip are due THIS SUNDAY, February 28.  I need to give a final bed count to the retreat center, so if you're not able to turn in a deposit but your child plans on going, please let me know asap so we can make other arrangements.


Any money in a child's "EYC Account" can be used toward the second $50 payment due in March.


Remaining payments are as follows:
March 21
April 18
May 2

No EYC tonight (2/17)

Reminder: No EYC tonight due to Ash Wednesday.  You're invited to attend an Ash Wednesday service at 5:30pm or 7:30pm.  

Wednesday EYC will resume next week on 2/24.

Acolytes Needed for Ash Wednesday

Attention Youth & Parents:
Miss Betsy is in desperate need of three (3) more acolytes for the 7:30pm Ash Wednesday service THIS WEEK.  If you are able to help out on Wednesday, please email her at BetsyJones@charter.net.


As a reminder, there is NO EYC this Wednesday - please attend one of the Ash Wednesday Services instead.  Wednesday Night EYC will resume on 2/24 as we begin a Lenten Bible Study.

Going to the Cathedral?

Who's in for the Feast of Absalom Jones tomorrow?  We're heading to the Cathedral of St. Phillips tomorrow afternoon, leaving from The Cottage parking lot at 2:30pm.  

If you (or your child) will be attending, please leave a comment in the comment box.  I'd like to check and see what everyone's plans are now, following the weird weekend weather {though it looks good for tomorrow!}.

Thanks,
Sam

Rabbi speaks at H.S. Sunday School on 2/7!

Attention High Schoolers!

Make sure you're in The Cottage tomorrow at 9:45am as we welcome Rabbi Rick Halpern to our class! Rabbi Halpern is excited to be discussing Judaism with us and welcomes our questions about the religion. Special thanks to Linda Bowman for coordinating with Rabbi Halpern to kick off our study of Judaism tomorrow.

Let's see how many people we can pack in the senior high Sunday School room tomorrow!

Hunger Walk 2010

Only 39 days until Hunger Walk 2010!

We were snowed out last year, but we will definitely be at the Hunger Walk/Run this year! It will be Sunday, March 14 and will take the place of regular EYC.

Follow this link to register to walk or run. Once on the page, select the link that says "Form or Join A Team" and enter "St. Aidan's" into the search box. You will be able to join the St. Aidan's team. We will have adults both walking and running, so youth may register to participate in either part.

As an added incentive to raise money for the Hunger Walk, every youth who raises $25 or more for the St. Aidan's team will receive a small donation to his/her beach trip fund and the youth who raises the most money {over $100} for the St. Aidan's Hunger Walk team will be able to go on the beach trip this summer at HALF PRICE!

Let's get to raising some money!

Wednesday Night Live!

It's Wednesday and you know what that means...

Tonight is Wednesday Night Live with Carrie & Jonathan!

Get that homework done early so you can head to The Cottage at 6pm for food, fun and fellowship!

Girls' Clothes Needed for LAMB Institute

Attention Teen Girls & Parents of Teen Girls:

St. Aidan's parishioners are preparing for the first trip of 2010 to Honduras and the LAMB Institute. They would like to take with them a number of clothes and shoes in hopes of starting a small boutique where the teenage girls can spend the "points" they earn for doing chores and helping with the little kids.

These girls are teens who are just like you and would love to wear fun, fashionable clothes. They are especially looking for smalls and mediums, mostly tops, slacks, sandals, jeans and skirts.

If you are able to donate any of these items from your closet, please bring them with you to church or EYC on Sunday, February 7. The absolute FINAL day to donate clothes and shoes will be Sunday, February 14.

The girls of San Buena Ventura thank you!

-Joey Sargent

Shrove Tuesday

Are you ready to serve some pancakes? Shrove Tuesday is February 16 and it is RAPIDLY approaching! Shrove Tuesday provides the EYC members with the opportunity to raise money for both the youth program and for individual trips (the beach trip, PYE, DYC, winter 2010 ski trip, etc.). Participation is strongly encouraged among all of the youth members.

At our EYC meeting on Sunday, 1/24, the youth volunteered for specific Shrove Tuesday jobs. Those who signed up are as follows:

Griddle Operator

Time: 4pm-7pm (3 hours)

1. Sam Biondi

2. Megan McPherson

3. Alexis

4. Caroline Wood

5.

6.

Tickets & Front Door

Time: 5pm - 7:15pm (2.25 hours)

1. SR HIGH ONLY

2. SR HIGH ONLY

3. SR HIGH ONLY** Floater

Bingo

Time: 6pm-7:45pm (1.75 hours)

1. Alex Lawton

2.

3.

4.

Cleanup

Time: 7:30pm-9pm (1.5 hours)

1. Nastia Catanzaro

2. Ksusha Catanzaro

3. Alex Lawton

4.

5.

6.

As you can see, there are a number of open spots for additional youth workers. Please comment here or email me at Sam.Zavitz@gmail.com to sign up. If your child will not be able to be at St. Aidan's for the entire time listed in his/her work slot, please contact me as soon as possible.

Thanks!

Sam

PJ Night Tonight! 1/31/10

Tonight is PJ night, so come dressed in your favorite pajamas!

We'll be making boxes of nighttime items for teens who are removed from their homes and not able to take any belongings with them. Please bring (any combination of:) teen sized pjs (new or gently used), stuffed animals, NEW teen size underwear and/or NEW teen size socks. We will be putting everything into shoe box size boxes, so feel free to bring those, too!

See you at 5pm in The Cottage!

-Sam

Welcome!

Welcome to the new home of everything St. Aidan's Youth Ministry! Rather than receive a weekly/bi-weekly e-newsletters, you can come here anytime you want to see what's going on with the youth of St. Aidan's!

Please feel free to leave a message and again, welcome!

God’s Peace,

Sam