Youth Happenings in April - May - June

Busy, busy, busy!

That's our youth this time of year. It's pleasing to see them so interested and involved in such diverse activities. We have kids in band, sports, and musicals. O college visits and jobs. It's always a treat to spend time with them at church activities. It does us all a world of good!

Mission Trip 2016 to Highland Education Project is in full swing! Our team is growing and setting the ground work for another successful week of Godly work and fellowship. Our next information and planning meeting is Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30. It's not too late to join the team!

Other important MT16 dates

May 1 - registration forms and $50 deposit due

May 7 - Community Car Wash, St. Paul's parking lot

May 8 - Mother's day Strawberry treats. St. Paul's coffee hours.

May 18 - meeting 630

May 22 - St . Paul's Car Wash

June 1 - final payments and river day waivers due

June 9 - Food committee shopping Sam's 5-7pm

June 10 - packing/t shirt pick up 3-5pm

June 12 - load up, worship/commissioning Departure 730-10am

June 18 - return to St. Paul's @4pm

Any questions about MT'16 to HEP please contact Paul Barker.

Acolyte Ministry

All youth 5th grade and older, are encouraged to participate in Acolyting! This is a wonderful and important ministry at St . Paul's. It is Youth led and takes place during worship services. Young people perform duties responsible for the professional flow of worship so that it is enjoyable. The next group training is in fall 2016. Contact Paul Barker for a minute, one on one, introduction and training at anytime through the spring and summer.

Acolyte training video! Want to be a part of St. Paul's acolyte history? Sign up to be in the upcoming training video. Show off your skills and help the next generation of acolytes. Contact Paul Barker.

EYC & JR EYC Youth Group

EYC study breaks are a good way to gather with fellow young Christians and share food and fun. Middle school youth meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8. Families help by preparing a meal. See Paul Barker to sign up. High schoolers meet on Wednesday nights from 630-830. EYC continues through May with our End of Year Cookout May 25. All youth, families and friends are invited! Jr. EYC Bowling night! May 3 is the date! 6-8 regular EYC time at Dormont Hollywood lanes. Cost is $15 for 2 hours of bowling and pizza and soda. No EYC at St.Paul's that night. Contactact Paul Barker for more information.

High school youth gather Sunday mornings at 945 in the youth room for Youth Forum. We study the Gospel and hang out. We are watching the movie "Woodlawn" and discussing its message. Please join us!

Laser Tag Challenge!

We have challenged Christ Church in the North Hills to a laser tag competition and they have accepted! Sign up to join the squad. It will be at Laser Storm on McKnight road, May 21 from 2-4pm. After our victory we gather at nearby Christ Church for snacks and ive cream! Contact Paul Barker to sign up.

Vacation Bible Camp - Let's Build the City of God!

Want to help us Build the City of God? That's the theme for this year's Vacation Bible Camp program. Lisa Brown, Director of Children's Ministry is looking for tween and teen helpers for Vacation Bible Camp, which runs in the afternoons from Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 1. This is a fun way to mentor younger children! Contact Mrs. Brown atlcbrown@stpauspgh.org. if you can help! Friends are always welcome. Watch for helper training dates in May.

Thank you to all our St. Paul families and friends for their caring and generous support!

For more information about these and any other Youth Happenings, please contact Paul Barker, Youth Director at pbarker@stpaulspgh.org or 412-531-7153 x20.