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| Trinity Presbyterian Church 185 Swaggertown Rd., Scotia, NY 12302 (518) 399-8782 |
| Youth and Youth Missions |
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Middle and High School Youth Group
| This group is open to all 6th thru 12th graders - guests and friends are welcome! Meetings are generally Sundays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Adult leaders are Rev. Tim Coombs, Darren Gundrum, Cheryl Brenn and Dan Carusone. |
| Youth Missions Youth missions are supported by a collection from the children and youth each Sunday during worship. |
Since 2001, Trinity's youth have sponsored a Brazilian
boy, Robson (Ro) Rodrigues De Paula, through the
Christian Children's' Fund. Ro is now 14 years old. His
family and his community have both benefited from the
CCF sponsorship.
boy, Robson (Ro) Rodrigues De Paula, through the
Christian Children's' Fund. Ro is now 14 years old. His
family and his community have both benefited from the
CCF sponsorship.
Ro (on the left) with his mother Ana Maria holding Santiago.
Next to Ro are Raquel, Jose Carlos, Viviane,and Ramario.
Next to Ro are Raquel, Jose Carlos, Viviane,and Ramario.
For the third year, animals have been "adopted" at Woodberry Crossing in Parkton, MD. The "adoption" helps pay for food
and veterinary care for a few of the many varied animals at Woodberry Crossing.
and veterinary care for a few of the many varied animals at Woodberry Crossing.
Carlos the llama
Pot-bellied pigs
Feeding the llama and an alpaca
The rescued horses
Other activities have included service projects at Trinity that have been
everything from painting to digging drainage ditches to waiting on tables at
Trinity's community dinners. Each December the youth groups carol at homes of
Trinity members that are shut-in. Kid's mission money purchased 3 different
animals through Heifer International. A group went to New York City for mission
to the city's homeless through the Youth Service Opportunity Program. Every
May, youth participate in the Schenectady 5k Crop Walk.
everything from painting to digging drainage ditches to waiting on tables at
Trinity's community dinners. Each December the youth groups carol at homes of
Trinity members that are shut-in. Kid's mission money purchased 3 different
animals through Heifer International. A group went to New York City for mission
to the city's homeless through the Youth Service Opportunity Program. Every
May, youth participate in the Schenectady 5k Crop Walk.
| Youth group members at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in NYC for the Nightwatch program on May 11-12. |
| Check out these web sites: Christian Children's Fund, Woodberry Crossing, Heifer International, Crop Walk, Youth Service Opportunity Program, Nightwatch. |
Some high schoolers in a
NYC shelter during the
March 2005 YSOP mission
trip.
NYC shelter during the
March 2005 YSOP mission
trip.
| Youth Group members and other area teens at the Camp Hebron Winter Retreat in January 2007. |
| At the Nightwatch program in NYC on May 11-12, 2007. |
The summer is here and that means dynamic fun-filled opportunities for the youth group. Now is the time to make your plans.
First, there is the final Silver Bay Youth Conference (SBYC), July 7-12. Register early as this event will most likely meet
its quota soon. The SBYC has been an enriching experience that youth have been know to plan their summers around.
Unfortunately, this is SBYC’s last year so don’t miss out. See www.silverbaypyc.org.
Second, Trinity is headed back to Woodberry Crossing for another intergenerational work camp August 9-13. Come with your
family or come on your own, but sign up to go.
Third, don’t forget about the Middle School or Senior High weeks at the Hebron Center. Many of our youth attend the final
week of Hebron in August as a great way to connect with old friends and make new ones in a safe, spiritual environment.
See www.albanypresbytery.org/hebron_summer_camp.html for the camp schedule and registration brochures.
If you’ve never gone to any of these events, don’t wait any longer to sign up for one or more. Also, Trinity’s Board of Deacons
will provide a $50 scholarship to help with the cost.
First, there is the final Silver Bay Youth Conference (SBYC), July 7-12. Register early as this event will most likely meet
its quota soon. The SBYC has been an enriching experience that youth have been know to plan their summers around.
Unfortunately, this is SBYC’s last year so don’t miss out. See www.silverbaypyc.org.
Second, Trinity is headed back to Woodberry Crossing for another intergenerational work camp August 9-13. Come with your
family or come on your own, but sign up to go.
Third, don’t forget about the Middle School or Senior High weeks at the Hebron Center. Many of our youth attend the final
week of Hebron in August as a great way to connect with old friends and make new ones in a safe, spiritual environment.
See www.albanypresbytery.org/hebron_summer_camp.html for the camp schedule and registration brochures.
If you’ve never gone to any of these events, don’t wait any longer to sign up for one or more. Also, Trinity’s Board of Deacons
will provide a $50 scholarship to help with the cost.
| Nick and Kris ant the May 4, 2008 Crop Walk in Schenectady. |