Did you know?
- 25,000 kids under the age of 5 will die today from Hunger, Poverty, and Disease.
- 13,000 of those kids will die just from causes related to Hunger
- That’s one child every 7 seconds
- World Hunger is totally, absolutely 100% preventable!
The 30 Hour Famine is an International Youth Event sponsored by the nonprofit organization, World Vision. On March 26th – 27th. TYG will not eat for 30 Hours to raise awareness and support for this Crisis. For $1 you can give food and care to a child who needs it in a 3rd world country for an entire day. Our goal: to raise $3,650 to feed 100 children for one year. We will hunger so they will not. Is this goal too lofty? With your support I don’t think so. Will you help us in reaching this goal? You can sponsor a specific youth, the group as a whole, or take part in any of our fundraisers, and all proceeds will go towards this one goal.
30 Hour Famine: Valentines Fund Raiser
The 30 Hour Famine is a national youth event to raise awareness and funds for an organization called World Vision. For $1 you can bring food and care to a child for an entire day in a third world country. On March 26-27, TYG’ers will not eat for 30 hours to raise money for this cause. You can sponsor an individual youth or the group as a whole.
Want to support us in reaching our goal? Send a personal message, a flower bouquet, and candy to someone you love for only $30. All proceeds go to the 30 Hour Famine, and supplies are limited. E-mail Chris at chiron1138@aol.com if you would like a valentine, or if you would like to sponsor a youth the group or have any questions about the 30 Hour Famine.
A Divine Appointment
Last Sunday afternoon, the sun shone brightly through the Starbucks window upon a small table. People on a mission passed by to get their afternoon coffee before the store was closed at 3pm for a weekend renovation. Four people crammed around the small table with a mission of their own, to plan upcoming events for TYG. Sipping from his Venti Cinnamon Dolche Latte, Chris curtailed the small talk and offered to start the meeting with a prayer. After heads bowed, a few words, and an Amen. Chris started into a short devotion, but was quickly cut short by an elderly lady stepping up behind him. A youthful energy emanated from her as she spoke.
She exhorted them for being young believers, to keep up the good work, and to continue to trust and follow Him. She reminisced first coming to Christ at a young age, and meeting her husband at a summer bible camp. She grieved the recent loss of her husband and then explained that they had been missionaries to Romania, and that she would be in town for two weeks before heading back. Kyle, the most perceptive of the group slowly spoke up, “Are you Shelby Boyd’s (a TYG’er) Grandmother?” “Yes!” she replied. And the group asked in almost unison, “How can we help you?”
Before Anne Boyd returns to Romania, for children and teenagers she is looking to gather as many Christian Books, Cd’s, and DVD’s as possible (examples include Veggie Tales, and The Shack). All donations can be brought to TYG on Wed. Feb 10th.
Anne is also raising money to print Hungarian Bibles, only$ 10 apiece. All information can be found about that Here. You can find her Website Here., and Blog Here.
Postponed: Sorting Haiti Donations with Sirona Cares
We will not be meeting this Saturday (Feb 6th) to sort donations to Haiti with Sirona Cares. As their Blog tells:
“Our King Street location is being closed, as the space was recently leased. This lease is good news for the owner of the building who has generously supported our endeavor from the beginning. This is good for Sirona Cares as well, for we are moving to a new, larger facility that will accommodate all of the goods we have collected and sorted, as well as those being collected at every fire house in San Francisco.”
Once they settle into their new facility we will again setup a day to help them sort donations so stay tuned.
TYG Volunteering to Sort Haiti Donations: Saturday, February 6
Sirona Cares is a nonprofit organization that provides economic, educational and medical support to communities in Haiti. Check out their blog Here.
With Sirona Cares, TYG will be helping to sort donations before they are sent to Haiti:
When: Saturday, February 6
Time: 12:00pm – 4:35pm
Where: Sirona Care’s Storage Warehouse, SF
We’ll be meeting at the New Life parking lot at noon and carpooling to the Sirona warehouse where we will help with whatever sorting they need from 1-4pm. It is very important that you RSVP ASAP so that we can give the volunteer coordinator a headcount. So please let us know if you or any of your friends are interested in joining us.
To let us know accept the facebook invite, or call/tell Chris Harrold, Sarah Manson, or Elizabeth Cahill. You can also e-mail Chris @ chiron1138@aol.com
New Deeper Groups: Apologetics Series: Sunday, February 7th
Open to the whole youth group we will be starting a new series on Apologetics.
When: Sunday, February 7th
Time: 9am
Where: Boys & Girls Club, 955 Yosemite Dr
Food: Of Course. Donuts & Hot Chocolate
So what is Apologetics? The term “apologetic” comes from the Greek word apologia (απολογία), which means in defense of.
1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
Ignite 2010: Love Invasion: Saturday, February 27th
Let God’s love wash over you! Come join in with other young people from all over California in energizing worship, radical speakers, thought provoking dramas, life changing alter times, fellowship with friends and much more!
When: Saturday, February 27th
Time: 2:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: Peninsula Christian Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA
Cost: $10 (Admission: Free/ Dinner Provided: $7/Transportation:$3)
RSVP to Chris ASAP, and get your money in also.
We will be meeting at the New Life parking lot at 2pm and carpooling to the church together. The event is in two sessions from about 3pm-6pm, and 6pm-9pm with dinner between.
30 Hour Famine: March, Friday 26th – Saturday, 27th
More Info Coming Soon!
Slushy Relay
Champs!
Not Champs 
Playing “Microsoft Excel”…it’s a new riveting game from Mattel
Hey guys. This Wednesday, October 28th, we are meeting @ the Boys and Girls Club at 6:45 pm to leave for the Hay Maze. We are joining up with Church of the Highlands youth group for a festive night just south of Half Moon Bay.
Bring a friend and $10/person and please be at the B&G Club by 6:45pm…we would hate to leave without you!
Hey everyone! Tonight we have Andy Lie coming to speak to us from his heart. We are super stoked about this and it should be a great time.
There is going to be an interactive portion to the message via a site he has set up. So if you have access to the internet via your phone or what not…bring it. If not, there will be interaction with the message on the site up until Sunday night at 11 pm.
Here is the link, see you tonight @ 7!
Hey guys, it’s the annual Kid’s Fair for New Life Christian Fellowship again. It is this Saturday from 10-4pm over at Alma Heights. We will be running a booth and hanging out with kid’s from the community. It should be a great time, and as always a good opportunity to give of yourself in serving others. We will need some help from people setting up at 9am and we are making signs for the event tonight at TYG. Hope to see you all there!
Well, we are finally in our new home over at the Boys and Girls Club in the back of the valley. We love our new home, and are excited to create many memories for years to come! Our first night we celebrated by having Bunko night! Shawn dominated like we’ve never seen before, and Evan won the privilege of carry around Bunko Boaz by having the most bunko’s with ONE! A down night for Bunko’s to say the least, but good job guys nonetheless.
Last weekend we had a fun bbq night at the Manson’s. Thanks so much John and Gail for opening up your home to us! Enjoy the pics guys. We will see you tonight for the food scavenger hunt on Game Night! The food we will be collecting will go to the Pacifica Resource Center. It should be a blast!
We are meeting at the church next Monday, August 3rd @ 8:15 am for breakfast and loading up! You need to bring your notarized forms which we’ve been handing out at TYG. If you want to take advantage of a free notary, Linda Jackson is so graciously doing this for us again but only at church next Sunday, August 2nd, right after church. This will take place roughly from 12:30-1:30, so bring your filled out forms with you, and a parent, and Linda will notarize them for free! Thank you Linda! If you don’t already have the forms, here is a link to a packet of information for everything you need. Print pages 15-19, and fill out those forms and bring them for the notary. Also in this packet it will tell you everything you need to bring to camp and what we will be doing all week! We are so excited and can’t wait for Monday to come!
Hey everyone! We hope your summers are off to a good start.
We have two major events happening this summer:
1) Great America
When? Saturday, July 11th
Where? Meeting at the church (time TBA) and then off to Santa Clara
Cost? 30 bones (bring extra $ if you want to buy food…otherwise, bring your own lunch)
2) Camp
When? August 3-8
Where? Centrifuge Camp at Jenness Park in Cold Springs, CA
Cost? $335 (due July 15th)
*We will be having a sleepover at the church on Sunday, August 2nd and be heading out on the morning of the 3rd.*
Questions? Call Josh at 503.593.9017
