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!!