HAPPY NEW YEAR! retreat and more...

Sunday is the deadline for signing up for the
retreat. Many of you have expressed interest in attending the retreat but I have very
few commitment forms. I need to know as soon as possible who is coming. Here is the
important information...

When: January 23-25, we will leave after school on Friday and be back around 1 on Sunday
(so before confirmation)
Where: We will be going to Oglebay in West Virginia
What: There is an indoor pool, as well as a fireplace, TV and kitchens in the cabins
where we will stay. There will be time for fun and games, as well as some Bible study
time. This will be the end of our January series on prayer.
Who: Hopefully you! All youth are welcome, and friends are welcome as long as we have
the appropriate paperwork.

The cost is $35 per person, but if that is a problem, do not hesitate to let me know and
the youth group can cover costs. If you have other questions, please let me know. The
most important thing is that I need to know who is coming. It is best if you can commit
at this point, but if you want to come and are not sure, that is helpful to know as well.
It helps me figure out how many adults I need and other logistical things.

On another note, I am still looking for a parent who can provide dinner on January 18 for
youth group, so if you might be able to help with that, I would appreciate it. Other
things going on in January are regular meetings for the first 3 weeks, and the week after
retreat will be the sub sale and also the winter jam concert. As always, you can check
the blog (sunburyyouth.blogspot.com) for up to date information, and sign-ups are on the
bulletin board.

Thank you all for all you do to help me do my job successfully, and for giving me the
opportunity to get to know your youth. This first year of being mostly full time (I went
full time June 1, was 30 hours a week before that) has been a great learning experience
for me and I am so thankful for all of you. I wish you and your families a wonderful new
year, and I am excited to start a new year of youth adventures.