Middle Schoolers Shop for Angel Tree Gifts

Committed to glorifying God, the Youth Ministry of Sardis Presbyterian Church exists to accept, engage and nurture all youth and their families in order that they become disciples of Christ and serve the Lord.

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January 2014

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Turkey Bingo with Plantation Estates Thirty-five high school youth joined Plantation Estates residents, many of whom are Sardis members, for a rousing night of Turkey Bingo on November 24! Although more of the residents gobbled up the jackpot winnings, a good time and much laughter was shared by all!

Youth Sunday/ Scout Sunday

February 2, 2014

9 AM Sunday School. 10 AM Worship Service. 11 AM Reception for our

Youth, The Congregation and our visiting Scout Families.

Middle School

Sardis Youth in the Christmas Dinner Pageant

Wise men: Andy Lankford, Mark Weber and Brett Harris Shepherds: David Abercrombie, Glenn Crossley and Lin Tucker Joseph: Chase Hunter Mary: Madison Moore

The Sardis middle schoolers had a full December! They bounced off the walls at Sky High in Pineville, shopped for Angel Tree gifts and helped deliver those gifts to the Rama Road Elementary School families. They also had their annual Progressive Fast Food Dinner, and of course, the annual White Elephant Gift Exchange Christmas Party. The fun will start back up on January 5!

High School

Guest Speaker, Chris Porter On December 8, guest speaker, Chris Porter, with Athletes in Action spoke to the youth on the topic “Does the Way You Live Your Life Really Matter?” It was an evening of frank conversation and Chris stressed that poor choices always have consequences.

Annual Progressive Dinner Delicious cheese straws, jalapeno poppers, chicken strips, mac and cheese, Edible Arts cake, banana pudding and a chocolate fountain were some of the menu highlights twenty -eight high schoolers enjoyed for the annual Progressive Dinner! Many thanks for the outstanding evening that was hosted by Amy, Lance and Colin Read (appetizers), Canon, Moby and Madison Moore (entree) and Stacey, Michael and Erin Champion (desserts). We ended this memorable night on a high note caroling at the home of almost 97 year old Sardis member, Sarah Gardner!

Operation Christmas Child After shopping for, putting together and delivering nine shoe boxes in November, nineteen high school youth, two collegians and five adult chaperones volunteered on a December Saturday night for four hours at the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child warehouse processing some of the nearly ten million shoe boxes that will be delivered to children around the world. Many thanks to our advisors and parents who served as chaperones: David Abercrombie, Rebecca Hunter, Andrea and Joel Kepley and Bruce Scoggin.

January 2014 YOUTH CALENDAR January 5: College Student Breakfast with HS Sunday School: 10 a.m., Youth Room MS Fellowship: 6-7:30p.m.“God is Like Bread” Volleyball games HS Fellowship: 6-7:30p.m., Out of Africa with Natalie Burke January 12: MS Fellowship: 6-7:30 p.m. “God’s Love is Like a Blanket” Making blankets for the Ronald McDonald House service project HS Fellowship: 6-7:30p.m., Youth Sunday Music with Jared Daugherty January 14: HS Take a Break Tuesday: 7-8 p.m. at the home of Alison & Adair Crossley, 124 Courtney Lane, Matthews, 28105 January 15: MS Sabbath: 6-7p.m. January 13: MS at Sky High: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sky High / Carolina Place Mall food court. You will need $12 for Sky High and the Sky High permission slip, plus money for food January 19: MS Fellowship: 6-7:30 p.m. Spontaneous Food Road Trip HS Fellowship: Flash Gathering, TBA, (MLK Weekend) January 22: MS Sabbath: 6-7p.m. January 26: MS Fellowship: 4:30-6:30p.m. Field Trip to tour the Ronald McDonald House HS Fellowship: 6-7:30 p.m. Gender Dinners Girls - Home of Erin Champion, 6423 Honegger Drive, Charlotte Guys - Home of Chase Hunter, 3223 Landerwood Drive, Charlotte January 28: HS Take a Break Tuesday: 7-8 p.m. a the home of Alison & Adair Crossley, 124 Courtney Lane, Matthews, 28105 January 29: MS Sabbath: 6-7p.m.

Stay Connected! @SardisYouth Your Youth Leaders High School

Dean Bowen (bowenm23@aol.com)

Middle School Jeff Weston (jsweston323@gmail.com)