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.