Update 5-30-07

· Notice our new Bulletin Board in the main hallway in the church building. All sign-up lists will be posted here from now on.

· Don’t forget our special event to welcome students who are coming out of 6^th grade into our youth ministry that will be held at the GCYM Student Center on Saturday, June 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parents, if you have not been contacted, but are willing to drive a vehicle for the scavenger hunt or help in some other way, please contact me.

· Though the Teen Planning Committee has already begun meeting, we will still accept applications from students who wish to participate

· Our retreat has been rescheduled for the first weekend in August. More details to come.

· Don’t forget TAG at Powell on Thursday Nights!

· The teens have been asked to help prepare and serve refreshments at VBS this year. Sign up at our bulletin board in the church building.

· You may also sign up for the Local Mission Trip by visiting the bulletin board.

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GCYM Update 5-23-07

• We are planning an event to welcome students who are coming out of 6^th grade into our youth ministry that will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parents, if you are willing to drive a vehicle for the scavenger hunt, please contact me.
• Though the Teen Planning Committee has already begun meeting, we will still accept applications from students who wish to participate
• Our retreat has been rescheduled for the first weekend in August. More details to come.
• Don’t forget TAG at Powell on Thursday Nights!
• The teens have been asked to help prepare and serve refreshments at VBS this year. Sign up soon
• I will be out of town this week for my sister’s Wedding. This Wednesday, teens will be in P.T. (the same as every 4^th Wednesday of the Month). On Sunday night (May 27^th) there will be no Revolution. Like most community groups, teens are encouraged to attend the evening activities with Powell Apartments.

The GCYM Weekly Update is available in the foyer every Wednesday Night. It is also available online at www.gcym.blogspot.com

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Our Graduates '07

Brandon Eric Bucklin will graduate from Parkersburg South High School and plans to attend Ohio Valley University in the fall. Brandon and his family moved to Parkersburg from Maine during his sophomore year of high school; he credits the youth group teens with making his transition from Maine to West Virginia very smooth. Brandon has been active in the youth group and has been very studious in high school where he has focused on medical courses. He has completed three years of French, several honors classes, and attended OVU as an Early Entry student last fall; he also assisted the OVU Student Government Association in planning and hosting Midnight Madness at the SAC.

Craig Alan Dishman will graduate from Parkersburg High School and plans to attend Ohio Valley University in the fall. During high school Craig was a member of many athletic teams, including the varsity golf team, cross country, track, and tennis. Craig has also been on the Parhiscan yearbook staff and the vice president of the Senior Men’s Club. Additionally, Craig was a West Virginia Promise Scholarship recipient, elected to the 2006 PHS Homecoming Court, and received the LSIC Academic Excellence Award.

Joe Thomas (JT) Spivy graduated from Wood County Christian School and plans to attend Ohio Valley University in the fall where he will be performing with the Ambassadors. JT has been involved with the Parkersburg Actor’s Guild for many years where he appeared in Beauty and the Beast, Ten Little Indians, and A Streetcar Named Desire (just to name a few); he has also performed in productions at WCCS including April Morning, Silent Stars, and God Meant it For Good. He was president of the WCCS Association of American Christian Schools Honor Society, and he was the Junior Student Council representative. In theatrical competitions, JT placed third in Duet Acting at the AACS National Fine Arts Competition (2007) and he was the three-time winner in Duet Acting at the WVCEA State Fine Arts Competition (2005-2007). He also received the WV Writing Assessment Distinguished Award in 2005 and was selected to be the WCCS student representative to the Marietta Rotary Club luncheon in January.

Ceyleigh Marie Wooten attended Mountain Laurel High School (Home School) and plans to attend Ohio Valley University in the fall; after earning her Associate of Arts degree from OVU, Ceyleigh would like to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in Business-Marketing. Ceyleigh has participated in the West Virginia LAWS Program as well as many mission trips with the youth group (Akron, OH, Cincinnati, Wilmington, DE, New Orleans, and Mexico). During school Ceyleigh has also managed to work an average of 35 hours per week at Kentucky Fried Chicken. Some of Ceyleigh’s academic accomplishments include being listed in the 2005 edition of Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and after scoring well on her SAT, she was permitted to take classes at OVU at the age of 15 (she has currently completed 18 hours at OVU). Additionally, Ceyleigh has earned her high school diploma a year ahead of schedule.

GCYM Update 5-16-07

· We’d like to thank the youth group for their wonderful attitudes and their help last Wednesday night in getting things ready for the Honduras Yard Sale. You helped to raise roughly $1200 for the Honduras Mission Team! Parents, you should be proud of your teens.

The Teen Planning Committee has decided to postpone our retreat until later in the summer due to scheduling conflicts. They decided that they would rather have the retreat at a time when more students could attend. I support their decision and will reschedule.

· We are planning an event to welcome students who are coming out of 6^th grade into our youth ministry that will be held on Saturday, June 2. Parents, if you are willing to drive a vehicle for the scavenger hunt, please contact me.

• There will be a teen planning committee meeting during Revolution this Sunday Night before the Devotional.

· Though the Teen Planning Committee has already begun meeting, we will still accept applications from students who wish to participate.

· Don’t forget TAG at Powell on Thursday Nights!

· Graduation Sunday is May 20^th! Parents of Graduates, don’t forget to set up their table in the foyer for Sunday.

· The teens have been asked to help prepare and serve refreshments at VBS this year. More details coming soon.

• I will be out of town next week for my sister’s Wedding. Next Wednesday, teens will be in P.T. (the same as every 4^th Wednesday of the Month). On Sunday night (May 27^th) there will be no Revolution. Like most community groups, teens are encouraged to attend the evening activities with Powell Apartments.

The GCYM Weekly Update is available in the foyer every Wednesday Night. It is also available online at www.gcym.blogspot.com

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GCYM UPDATE 5-08-07

GCYM UPDATE 5-08-07

Parents and Students,

· The Teen Planning Committee has decided to postpone our retreat until later in the summer due to scheduling conflicts. They decided that they would rather have the retreat at a time when more students could attend. I support their decision and will reschedule.

· We are planning an event to welcome students who are coming out of 6^th grade into our youth ministry that will be held on Saturday, June 2. More details to come.

· Though the Teen Planning Committee has already begun meeting, we will still accept applications from students who wish to participate.

· Don’t forget TAG at Powell on Thursday Nights!

· Graduation Sunday is May 20^th!

· The teens have been asked to help prepare and serve refreshments at VBS this year. More details coming soon.

· The GCYM Weekly Update is available in the foyer every Wednesday Night. It is also available online at www.gcym.blogspot.com

· Subscribe on this site for the Update to be automatically delivered to you via e-mail

GCYM Update 5-02-07

GCYM Update 5-02-07

· Teens will go to P.T. tonight for the Express Concert.

· Graduation Sunday—May 20^th. Parents of Graduates, please get no more than 30 pictures of your teen “growing up” to Adam as soon as possible (no later than May.2) for the “slide show”

· Spring Retreat—May 18^th-19th at Rippling Waters Campground. The cost will be $15. Sign Up A.S.A.P

· We are in the process of forming a committee of teens to help in intentionally planning youth ministry activities. Teens wishing to participate must fill out an application (for informational purposes) and a commitment (the commitment must also be signed by a parent). I’m extending the deadline for applications until Sunday. Our first meeting will be Sunday night after Revolution.

· The teens have been asked to help prepare and serve refreshments at VBS this year. More details coming soon.

The GCYM Weekly Update is available in the foyer every Wednesday Night.

It is also available online at www.gcym.blogspot.com

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