Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas. We pray that your family has a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of our Savior. Happy Birthday Jesus! Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." 

Just a reminder that... 

* Tuesday youth groups will not meet on December 24th or January 31st. We will resume on January 7th. 

* Wednesday Bible studies will resume the following week, on January 15th. 

While there is no youth group this week, there are 3 Protestant Christmas Eve worship services that you are invited to participate in: 

** Liturgical family candle light service with communion - 1800 @ South Chapel 

** Contemporary/Traditional combined service - 1900 @ North Chapel

** Liturgical candle light service with communion - 2200 @ South Chapel 

There is also a New Years Eve worship service the following week: 

** Gospel service New Year's Eve Watch Night Service - 2230 @ Vogelweh Chapel

We're praying for rest and sweet family time in the coming days/weeks for you. For those with a deployed family member, we pray for safety and peace during this time of separation. 

We're so grateful for your involvement in PYOC and we count it a great joy to walk alongside your student(s) and encourage them in their relationships with Jesus.

See you next year! 

SEMP - Students Equipped to Minister to their Peers

SEMP 2014 (Students Equipped to Minister to their Peers) - "Leave No One Behind"

Sign up now for SEMP 2014!!

What: Conference for high school students desiring to care for and share Christ with their friends

When: Jan. 24-26

Where: Stuttgart, Germany

Cost: $30

Deadline: Jan. 15

Get more information and sign up at http://www.semp2014.eventbrite.com 

Escape 2014 Middle School Camp

ESCAPE 2014

Sign up now for ESCAPE 2014!!

What: Fantastic Middle School Camp

When: Feb. 14-17

Where: Bitburg Germany

Cost: Early bird $180

Deadline: Jan. 17

Get more info and sign up at http://www.escape2014.eventbrite.com 

Salvage, Vision, and Wednesday Bible Studies will NOT be meeting this week, 26-27 November.

 

Have a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude to our great Provider!

 

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  James 1:17

Hey Parents, You're Invited to Youth Group on Tuesday!

Tuesday, November 5th is "Bring your parents to Youth Group" night. 

All parents (or in the case of deployments/work schedules, a close family friend) are invited to come and participate at Vision/Salvage. Come and see what we do each week!

One of our youth group goals is to strengthen families, and this is an opportunity for a fun shared experience with your student.

Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

Vision (Middle School) - 3:15-5:00
Salvage (High School) - 7:00-8:45

We're still collecting Christmas donations for Hungary! If you've got items for the donation bin, please bring them to youth group on Tuesday. We're especially in need of gifts for girls (nail polish/remover, craft/jewelry making kits, etc.)

Equip 2013

Hello Vision Families, 

Equip 2013 is November 8-9. This is a 2 day retreat for students desiring to grow in their relationship with Jesus and gain confidence in sharing their faith and ministering to their peers. 

This event is free and will take place at the Pulaski Youth Chapel on Pulaski Barracks (it's the chapel you see at the base of the hill, as you get ready to enter the Pulaski Gate... follow the little brown signs that say Pulaski Religious Youth Center). 

We will join with other chapel youth groups from Baumholder, Kaiserslautern and Wiesbaden. 

We will start at 7pm on Friday and end at 7pm on Saturday. Students should eat dinner before arriving. Snacks and Saturday meals will be provided. 

To sign up, register online at https://novequip2013.eventbrite.com by November 1st.  

Students can pick up a flyer at Vision. 

A similar retreat (SEMP) will be offered for high school students in January. 

Hungary Donation Drive

Hello PYOC Families, 

For the past 3 summers our ministry has partnered with GoodSports International in Hungary by assisting with English and sports camps for kids in the small community of Mikepercs. In addition to these summer camps, GoodSports is also connected with a number of orphanages throughout Hungary. Each summer, we've collected a variety of donations for these orphanages and have delivered the donations during our mission trips. 

This Christmas, GoodSports is providing Christmas programs for 3 Hungarian orphanages - over 270 children. They've asked us for help in providing Christmas gifts for these children. 

They are specifically in need of the following items: 

- Soccer Balls

- A variety of gifts for girls (ages 7-20, ideas: nail polish w/ polish remover, hair stuff, craft kits, jewelry making supplies- beads and cords, stuffed animals, etc.)

- Toiletries (toothbrushes/paste, soaps, deodorants, shampoos - orphans have to buy these things on their own; many can't afford them and go without) 

- Candy (they love American candies! Each child will hopefully receive a goodie bag with candies... clearance Halloween candy would be greatly appreciated!) 

Students can bring donations to youth group and/or Bible studies over the next 3 weeks.  Or, you can drop them by our PYOC office in the North Chapel Annex on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, from now through November 6th. **If we happen to be out of the office when you stop by, please leave donations in the box on our doorstep labeled "Hungary." Please don't leave donations in other areas of the chapel.  

Thanks for considering helping out our friends in Hungary! Each year they are so appreciative of our community and the support we are able to offer. It is huge encouragement to them. 

This is a great opportunity to begin ushering in the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, by blessing Hungarian orphans. Please let us know if you have any questions. 

Bible Studies

Guys and Girls Small Group Bible Studies kicked off this past Wednesday - join in!

Middle School
> Girls meet from 3:30-5:00 in the KMCC Food Court Party Room. 
Girls will be talking about what it means to be His girl in our world.

> Guys meet from 3:30-5:00 in the KMCC Food Court Party Room. 
Guys are looking at taking risks for the Lord, and how people around the world do that.

High School
> Girls meet from 6:15-7:30 in the KMCC Food Court Party Room. 
Girls are looking at Encounters with Jesus in the Gospels.

> Guys meet from 6:30-8:00 in the Kaupan Chapel Annex. 
Guys can catch a ride TO Bible Study by meeting Kevin at 6:00 in the KMCC Food Court. 
Guys will be looking at the I Am Second movement, and learning how to study the scriptures and teach others about them.

Back to school

Now that school's back in session so our youth group times have shifted back to our normal hours

Vision - 3:15-5:00 
Salvage - 7:00-8:45 

Both groups continue to meet on Tuesdays in the North Chapel "blue" conference room.

Mark your calendar for our annual parent's meeting on September 17th at 5:15 (in between Vision and Salvage). This is an opportunity to meet our volunteer staff and hear about this year's teaching themes, events and retreats. We'll also be passing out this year's parent permission form/power of attorney for you to fill out. Even if you're a returning family, we encourage you to attend!!

End of Summer Worship Night

Next Tuesday, August 20th we are going to end our summer series with a combined (Vision and Salvage) worship night. This past summer we've been studying the Psalms, looking at different types of prayers and various prayer postures. We'd like to cap this series off with a night to practice all that we've learned. 

Salvage will meet at its normal time, however, Vision will NOT meet at 3:00, but instead will meet at 7:00. 

We'd like for the entire Protestant Youth of the Chapel program to come together in fellowship and worship. This is an opportunity for older and younger students to mutually encourage and teach one another. 

Recap: Tuesday, August 20th - both Vision AND Salvage will meet at the North Chapel from 7:00-9:00 for an end of the summer celebration/worship night. 

Snacks, smoothies and cafe drinks will be provided : ) 

The following week, Tuesday, August 27th we will return to our "normal" school year meeting times. Vision will meet from 3:15-5:00 and Salvage will meet from 7:00-8:45. 

We are still in the process of rebuilding our email roster after a summer of moves and could use your help. If you know of new families, please pass this information along to them. 

Upcoming Events!

Youth Group is ON all summer long!

Vision and Salvage continue to meet all summer long. 
Join us... and invite a few friends to come too! 
Our summer series is on Praying in the Psalms. 

Vision is open to all incoming 6th - outgoing 8th graders.

Salvage is open to all incoming 9th - outgoing 12th graders. 

We meet in the North Chapel conference room every Tuesday. 

Vision 3-5 and Salvage 7-9

VBS Volunteer Opportunity

Middle and High School Students - Ramstein Chapel's VBS is August 5-9, from 9:00-12:00 at Ramstein Middle School.

VBS is a great volunteer opportunity for you (and your family). You can register as a volunteer online at http://ramsteinchapelvbs.eventbrite.com/. You can select the specific area/group that you'd like to volunteer in. Please note that this website is only for volunteers. If you have younger siblings/children who would like to register as participants, that sign up will be available at a later date. 

There's a western theme this year. Here's a trailer for the week -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkEHoufupK0

HYPE Performance/Workshops

HYPE (helping youth prepare for excellence) is a performing arts group that travels around the world promoting the Gospel through hip hop dancing and spoken word skits. This year they are sharing an anti-bullying messages with the groups the meet. They visited both RMS and RHS on Monday during the lunch periods. 

They are doing a night concert on THURSDAY, the 25th from 6-8pm at the Galaxy Theater on Vogelweh. All middle and high school students are welcome to attend! 

They are doing two dance workshops this weekend:
MIDDLE School - FRIDAY (26th) - 6-8 at Pulaski Chapel*
HIGH School - SATURDAY (27th) - 6-8 at Pulaski Chapel*

*The Pulaski Religious Youth Chapel is the chapel you see as you enter the Pulaski Gate. To get there, enter the Pulaski Gate and take the first right. Follow the road to the main road that runs through base. Turn right. You'll go past outdoor rec and the thrift store. Turn right where you see a small brown sign that reads Pulaski Religious Youth Chapel. The building is at the base of the hill. 

Pornography Seminar TOMORROW!

Reminder - Tomorrow from 5:15-6:00 (in between Vision and Salvage) in the North Chapel Blue Conference Room we are hosting Bob Reehm. He will speak on Pure Living in an XXX-Rated World. 


This seminar is for both middle and high school students and their parents. We encourage families to come together. 

Bob will also be preaching during the Ramstein Contemporary Service next Sunday, April 21.

Youth Group/Bible Study Cancellations

A reminder that there is NO youth group or Bible study during Spring Break. 

We will resume youth group on April 16. 
       The Pure Living in an XXX-rated World seminar 
       is on April 16 from 5:15-6:00 in the Conference Room. 

Bible studies will resume the following week on April 24. 

We hope you have a wonderful spring break and enjoy time off from school!

Pure Living in an XXX-Rated World Seminar

Bob Reehm, former Navy Officer and current leader of the Navigators at the Naval Postgraduate School, will be visiting Ramstein AB in April for sexual assault awareness month. He travels around the world speaking to a variety of audiences on the topic of pure living in an XXX-rated world. He addresses the issue of pornography and warns everyone its dangers. Todays statistics are staggering: the average age of exposure to porn is 10 years old, both males and females are ensnared by it. 

Bob's goal is to glorify God and His Word, by providing a clear understanding of God's plan for pure living and relationships. He'll contrast that with the inhuman and degrading porn culture, and its violation of God's plan. Bob wants to give people a framework of understanding, so when (not if) they see porn, they will NOT accept the lies of the evil industry and become enslaved to it. 

We recognize that this is a very heavy, serious and sensitive topic and therefore, we invite parents to attend this seminar with their student. This will give you an opportunity to engage the topic with your student, and to be able to explain/define anything that was misunderstood. 

Bob will be presenting in between Vision and Salvage on April 16th, from 5:15-6:00 in the North Chapel Conference (Blue) Room. If you know of other families who are not connected with the PYOC, but would like to attend the seminar, please feel free to invite them. 

If you have any questions regarding the presentation, contact us. Please note that we will be out of town the week prior to the seminar for the high school spring break retreat. 

We look forward to seeing you there, and do highly encourage you and your student to attend.

PYOC Update

Hello PYOC Families, 

We've decided to cancel Vision and Salvage today because of the bad road conditions and early school release. 

Chapel policy states that if roads are red one hour prior to a chapel event, that event will be cancelled.Even if roads go to amber before Vision or Salvage today - we are still going to cancel. Once your student gets home, we don't want you to have to make an additional drive to the chapel and risk driving on bad roads. Please stay home, stay safe and enjoy a quality evening at home with your family! 

In other PYOC News ... 

VISION families - So long as the roads are clear, we'll have Castle Games this Saturday, the 16th at the Hohenecken Castle from 1:30-4:00. Have your student dress appropriately to run around and play games ... snow pants, gloves, hats, etc. We'll enjoy snowy finger darts and dodgeball at the Castle. Hohenecken is the town next to Vogelweh Family Housing. 

SALVAGE families - if your student is planning on going on the Spring Break retreat, please register online at www.csmspringbreak.eventbrite.com. We are needing to get our number to Edelweiss, so if you know your student is going, please go ahead and register them. We're looking forward to a great retreat this year! Retreat dates are April 8-12 and cost is $250. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks for your involvement in PYOC! 

Spring Break Update

Spring Break Retreat Update: For those of you who didn't make it to Salvage last night, we made some important Spring Break announcements. 

Due to recent budget cuts, we were notified this past week that it is unfeasible to do a site visit to Croatia for our retreat and therefore it is impossible to gain force protection approval to go. Rather than cancel the event, we are moving the location to Edelweiss Resort in Garmisch. Holding the retreat on a base will guarantee us force protection approval. 

We are excited that camp will go on!

Dates will flex a little, due to Edelweiss availability. We will leave on Monday and we'll come back on Friday evening.

This Friday the new registration site will be up and running. We will post links for the site on our Facebook page and this blog. And we will have more details for you next week at Salvage (cost, exact dates, etc.).

Yay for a 5 hour bus ride ... instead of a sleepless 16 hour bus ride : ) 

The camp program will be the same... our speaker and a ministry team from Portland, OR will still be leading the camp. The only thing that will change is free time options, which will be announced in the coming week. (Sorry, Garmisch doesn't offer snorkeling.) : )

Thanks for understanding!

Youth Group is ON this week

Just a reminder that youth group is ON this Tuesday (even though there is no school due to Fasching). Both Vision and Salvage will still meet.

We are looking forward to week 4 of our Theology MythBuster series... this week we'll be looking at the Holy Spirit ... and I'm guessing there maybe a Star Wars clip or two : )

Hope you can join us!

Equip and Escape for Vision Students

Equip is an overnight retreat for middle school students interested in learning how to share their faith with their peers. Cost is free!! It's January 25-26 at the Pulaski Youth Chapel. We'll start with lunch on Friday and end with dinner on Saturday. Register at: www.equip2013.eventbrite.com 


Escape is 4 day camp for middle schoolers, February 15th-18th. It's amazingly fun and a great time for all 6th-8th graders. We combine with 4 other base youth groups, so it's 150+ middle schoolers!! We have a great team comp/recreation times, evening sessions with music, skits and a speaker, afternoon free time of dodgeball, finger darts, swimming and ice skating. This year's theme is the Hobbit and we'll be looking at a great journey that we are invited to join in. We'll leave Friday afternoon and return Monday afternoon. Cost is $180 and it includes, transportation, lodging, meals and camp fun (t-shirt, games, etc.). We will have a parent's meeting after Vision on February 5th to go over packing list and camp details. Register by Wednesday, January 16th at: www.escape2013.eventbrite.com 


Retreat flyers for both weekends have gone out to students the past few weeks - if you have questions please call us! We hope your student can join in all the fun in the coming weeks.


High schoolers ... spring break camp is around the corner, we'll have info for you in February. : )

Bowling on Tuesday

Hello PYOC families, 

If you've had a chance to look through the new spring calendars that were handed out at youth group, you'll notice that this Tuesday is a special day! Due to a scheduling conflict at the chapel on Tuesday, we are going bowling. In all of the excitement of being back at youth group last week after the Christmas/New Year break, we forgot to make an announcement about bowling. We are sorry about that and hope that this doesn't catch you terribly off guard or throw you off. We recognize that families stay busy and we desire to keep you updated well in advance. Please encourage students to remind their friends at school on Monday of the bowling event. 

Vision Students - walk to the chapel as usual after school on Tuesday, and we will shuttle you over to the bowling alley. Parents, please pick your student up at the bowling alley at 5:00. 

Salvage Students - meet at the bowling alley at 7:00. Parents, please pick your student up at the bowling alley at 8:45. 

Please bring $7 to cover the cost of 2 games and shoe rental. (It's a little less than this, but carrying quarters for exact change all day isn't fun!). 

Students can also bring extra $ for snacks/drinks. The bowling alley doesn't allow in outside food/drink. 

And one last friendly reminder ... Wednesday Bible studies will resume this week. Middle schoolers meet from 3:30-5 and high schoolers meet from 6:30-8. Guys and girls meet separately. Both groups meet in the KMCC party room (by the play area). 

Thank you for being a part of PYOC! We love ministering to your student(s) and we're thankful for you!!