RCCPC Youth Ministry
What’s New!?

What’s New!? <== Check out this letter from Nate [Sept'09]. Preview for Summer 2010 [posted 2009 Nov 05]> Be sure to get on our Email and snail-mailing lists for regular Emails, newsletters, and promotional postcards from the Student Ministries Team. If you are not receiving correspondence from the Student Ministries Team Email the office (office@rccpc.org) and provide your contact info. The Whirlwind (our newsletter)      September introduces our new youth leader, April Davis      October introduces our new youth intern, Steph Fernsler Life in the Tunnel      Most recent issue      Oct 25 | Nov 01 | Nov 08 | Nov 16 Release Forms Click here for the Children and Youth Emergency Form. Every participant must have one of these on file. Contact: Barb Vanderkraats

Youth Ministry Event Dates Nov 13: "Just Us" at the Festival Bonfire in the Back Meadow at the church. Nov 21: "Saturday Stretch" - all ages! - meet in Fellowship Hall at noon. Dec 5: all ages trip to Longwod Gardens for their Christmas light show followed by an overnight Christmas lock-in for grades 8-12. Meet at 5:30 PM to depart for Longwood Gardens. Dec 11, 12, 13: Advent Jubilee and youth presentation of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” December 20: Red Clay Music Festival Jan 30: "Ignite" -- Leadership Workshop January 31: Mission Trip Orientation Meeting February 6: Ski Trip May 16: Confirmation Sunday Contact: April Davis

Worship  O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. [Psalm 34:3 ] Super Sunday for the startup of the new Sunday school and Youth group year is September 13. Second Serving This is an intergenerational, informal worship experience held on the first Sunday evening of every month. It includes pot-luck dinners, worship, and educational opportunities event. Second Serving begins with dinner at 5 PM in Founders’ Hall. Dec 6: Second Serving -- Christmas Potluck Dinner To signup contact: Alice Hanes Laude Choir (latin for Praise) We invite you to join this new multi-generational choir open to youth, parents, friends and family. This group will participate in various programs, Sunday morning worship services, and Second Serving services. The choir rehearses Sunday at 11 AM and in the evening (after youth group) from 7:00-7:30 PM. Contact: Barb Vanderkraats RCCPC Players Drama Troupe This Christmas the RCCPC Players will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on December 11, 12, and 13. Auditions for this production were held in September. In addition to the show this group periodically offers skits and minutes for mission during the worship services. Contact: Denver Garrison and Vicki Smith Boy Scout Sunday February 7, 2010. Boy Scouts will offer leadership during the 10 am service. From ushering to speaking, there we look forward to their leadership. Contact: John McNamara Confirmation and Senior Sunday On Sunday, May 16, 2010, our confirmands and all of those graduating will be honored during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Contact: Rev. Nate Phillips (nate@rccpc.org)

Education  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [Psalm 119:5] 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Sunday School These middle schoolers meet with April Davis and parent teachers for biblically based lessons using the PC (USA) “We Believe” curriculum.[6th grade meets in the Tunnel chapel; 7th and 8th grades in Founders' Hall] Contact: April Davis (april@rccpc.org) High School Sunday School We meet in the Green Room for discussion using the PC (USA) “We Believe” curriculum. Contact: Ari Phillips Confirmation The program, in preparation for Confirmation Sunday, consists of five Super Classes held throughout the year. Beyond the study of worship and fellowship of our congregation, students will engage in artistic creations, mentor programs, and service projects. A retreat is held in the fall and spring. Most students enroll in the eighth grade. For more information read this letter. then fill in the registration form. Printout these resource pages [PDF file]. Contact: Rev. Nate Phillips

Mission Trips and Youth Conferences  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… [Matthew 28:19] One Shot Service Sunday Many of us have gone “away” on mission trips; here is a chance to join up with other youth to make a difference right here at home. In October we partnerwith other churches and mission organizations to make something happen as Christ did -- with relationships, outreach, love for another, and obedience -- all in ONE SHOT. Over 100 youth participate in these events. Middle School Camp at Masannetta Held in late June, the Middle School Conferences in Massanetta Springs VA bring together over 1,000 youth from all over the country! They offer a unique program of keynotes, music, recreation, workshops and small groups led by amazing senior highs!Don’t miss this great summer event that builds young believers….inside and out. RCCPC will attend from June 22-25. www.massanettasprings.org Contact: April Davis Camp at the Eastward (9th-12th graders) July 4-10, 2010. RCCPC Youth journey to the woods of central Maine for a week of summer camp. The camp helps one to explore how God calls each of us to be a new creature in Jesus Christ and to live a life of service and faith. Through worship, fellowship, study and music, youth will be challenged by and grow through faith. (Limit of 14 youth) www.missionattheeastward.org Contact: Rev. Nate Phillips Mission to Maine July 10-17, 0210. During this week an intergenerational group journeys to Maine for mission. Registration is in November. By worshipping, working, and playing with folks committed to service, youth will develop a greater awareness of issues affecting folks experiencing the effects of poverty. For previous years' trips see Red Clay Mission Trips Contact: Rev. Nate Phillips Costa Rica International Mission Trip March 13-March 20, 2010. An intergenerational trip open to those who have completed at least their freshman year in High School. Registration is in November. Throughout the week, participants will participate in service projects with Costa Rican youth and families, learn about Costa Rican culture and language, foster discipleship among Red Clay members, and support the ministry partnership between our congregation and the CEDCAS clinic. Contact: Meg Aument

Fellowship  ...If we love one another, God abides in us.. [John 4:12] Gather and Scatter Youth and their families are invited for dinner and fellowship on Sundays from 5:00 to 5:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Parents are asked to sign up as dinner leaders or assistants with Lee Ann Comegys comegysla@comcast,net. We ask for a donation of $2.00 per diner or $5.00 for a family to help with the food costs. At 5:30 the youth divide into their small groups for discussion and activities. From 6:00-7:00 PM there are programs in recreation, games, arts, and crafts. Contact: April DavisYouth Events Throughout the year, we take time out and time away forSpecial events that help us enrich our community and focus on faith. New Castle Presbytery’s One Shot Service Sunday -- done for 2009 Sr. High and Middle School Spring Lock-ins Contact: April Davis Ski Trip -- Contact Linda Reisor Lenten Food Drive www.fbd.org -- Contact Max Matteson Advent Jubilee -- Contact the church office for ticketsoffice@rccpc.org Christmas Music Festival Contact: Barb Vanderkraats 2010 Ski Trip Check back here for information sheet in December 2009. Contact: Linda Reisor Recreation Softball -- Contact: Kove Hudson Volleyball -- Contact: Darlyn Green-Kocher Scouting Programs at Red Clay  These activities are open to all families in the community. You do not need to be a member of the church to be a youth member or an adult leader of any of the units. Boy Scout Programs Cub Scout Pack 29 is for boys in grades 1-5. The Cub Scout motto is Do Your Best! as boys participate in age-specific family activities, field trips, and group projects that develop life skills and positive values. See the Pack 29 Website for current activities. Contact: John McNamara at (302)-996-5474 or jmcnamara@comcast.net Boy Scout Troop 29 meets in Fellowship Hall on Monday evenings. We offer a fantastic Scouting program to boys aged 11 to 18. Our focus is to develop Leadership, Citizenship, and Outdoorsmanship in each and every Scout in our Troop. See the Troop 29 Website for current activities. Contact: John McNamara at (302)-996-5474 or jmcnamara@comcast.net Did You Know? Earnings from pointsetta sales in 2008 Octoberprovided enough money to buy each of the eight new patrols a large insulated food chest and a 5-gallon water container. Did You Know? Earnings from the Pancake Breakfast on 2009 February 8 provided enough money (nearly one-half as donations) for Troop 29 to buy 20 tents and to equip new seven patrol (camp cooking) boxes. Our church is a member of the Delmarva Council BSA, which serves over 15,000 youth.Nationally the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) serves over two million youth and operates one of the largest adult training programs in the world. BSA website describing the Cub Scout program. BSA website describing the Boy Scout program. Girl Scout Programs Girl Scout Troop 459 meets at Red Clay, as well as Daisy and Brownie groups. Contact: Nancy Cropper or Carrie Sharpe Red Clay is a member of the Chesapeake Bay Council GSA (Girl Scouts of America)