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Youth Ministry Announcements
22
Dec '22
PFBC Youth 2023 Winter Retreat
22
Dec '22
I just wanted to provide some information about the 2023 Youth Retreat at PFBC! The retreat will be held in Sevierville. We will leave after PFBC’s morning Worship Hour on 2/12. We will return in the afternoon on 2/14. The retreat will include intentional Bible Study time, a Super Bowl Watch Party, a trip to Ober Mountain Ski Resort and wonderful fellowship with friends.
We will be staying at Wildbriar Lodge. You can see photos of the lodge by clicking here: https://www.largecabinrentals.com/cabins/wildbriar-lodge/. The lodge features a swimming pool, a hot tub, movie theatre, 16 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms and enough space in commons areas to house all of us!
The cost of the retreat is $220. The early-bird rate is $200. (You can get this price if you register by the end of the day on December 31!)
- Early Bird Payment Schedule:
- At registration: $75 deposit is due at the time of sign-up
- January 15: A second payment of $75 is due January 15.
- February 10: The third, and final, payment of $50 is due on February 10.
- Regular Payment Schedule:
- At registration: $75 deposit is due at the time of sign-upJanuary 15: A second payment of $75 is due January 15.February 10: The third, and final, payment of $70 is due on February 10.
Payments can be made online, via cash or through check. Checks should be written to “PFBC.”
Do not let financial difficulties stop your youth from coming. I have people who are willing to anonymously help cover the cost of those who need financial assistance.
The cost of the retreat covers:
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Dinner on 2/12
- Breakfast on 2/13
- Dinner on 2/13
- Breakfast on 2/14
- Ski/Snowboard/Tubing Rental, Lift/Arial Tram Ticket and Boots
The cost of the retreat does not cover:
- Lunch at the Ski Resort on 2/13
- Lunch at Cracker Barrel on 2/14
- Ski Pants (optional) – $17 with a $50 refundable deposit (We cannot pay Ober Mountain for this in advance.)
- Ski Jacket (optional) – $17 with a $50 refundable deposit (We cannot pay Ober Mountain for this in advance.)
- Ski Helmet (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) – $12 with a $50 refundable deposit (We cannot pay Ober Mountain for this in advance.)
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Colton! You can register at https://www.fbcpickens.org/winter_retreat
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15
Dec '22
Operation Christmas Kickoff – Final Information
15
Dec '22
Preparing for Carowinds
Carowinds is going to be a blast! I think the students are going to have a lot of fun. I just wanted to cover a couple pieces of information:
- First and Foremost: Dress warmly! It will be in the low 40s tomorrow night in Charlotte. Wear multiple layers. It’s better to shed a layer because you’re too warm than to freeze!
- Pack lightly! Please only bring what you absolutely need. There is limited space for luggage on the bus.
- You need cash for Carowinds.
- There are pre-assigned rooms. These assignments have already been communicated with the hotel.
- No students need to bring air mattresses. I’ve added enough hotel rooms for everyone to be in a bed!
- The hotel will have other guests! When we get to the hotel, we have to settle in for the night.
- Students should not leave their assigned rooms at any point in the night. If there is an emergency, notify Colton by calling him or Lauren.
- No boys in girls’ rooms and no girls in boys’ rooms!
- Breakfast will be in the hotel lobby. Breakfast is served starting at 6 AM. Please be considerate of other guests.
- Students need to be on the bus, with their luggage, by 8:45 AM Saturday morning.
Please select your preferred chaperone group by noon on 12/17! https://form.jotform.com/223486232450048
Here’s the itinerary for our trip:
- Dec 16th
- 1:40 PM – Xchange opens
- 2:00 PM – Depart from the Xchange (114 South Lewis Steet Pickens, SC 29671) – Here are the directions we will be following. https://goo.gl/maps/8DgUpgGa18qPB2Sj6
- 4:30 PM – Arrive at Carowinds and have dinner (Chick-Fil-A)
- 5:00 PM – Enter Carowinds
- 9:45 PM – Report to the bus
- 10:00 PM – Depart from Carowinds
- 10:15 PM – Arrive at Hotel https://goo.gl/maps/FqPJDVUBHKGRaBVD6
- Dec 17th
- 6:00 AM to 8:20 AM – Hotel Breakfast is Served
- 8:45 AM – Load Bus
- 9:00 AM – Depart from Hotel https://goo.gl/maps/p4nhkMN4KUtGeG3QA
- 11:30 AM – Arrive at the Xchange
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30
Jul '22
Youth Fall Retreat – 2022
30
Jul '22
2022 Fall Youth Retreat
Register at https://form.jotform.com/222108188392053
The Pickens First Baptist Church youth ministry will have a combined fall retreat with East Pickens Baptist Church at Awanita Valley on November 11-13, 2022. This will be a time for fellowship and spiritual growth.
The cost of the retreat is $130. This will cover the cost of lodging and meals. A deposit of $50 is due at the time of signup. A payment of $50 is due on September 30. A final payment of $30 is due on November 10.
These payments can be made online or via cash or check (written to PFBC).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Colton Ashley at 864-420-6454.
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New Sunday School Series – “Basecamp”
Our study on John 1-3 has come to an end. It was a good series, but I am really looking forward to the next several weeks. Over the course of the next few weeks (until promotion Sunday) we will be going through a study that I am calling “Basecamp.” The purpose of this study is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to be active students of the Bible. We will define core theological ideas (i.e. sanctification, justification, etc.). Additionally, we will review the Baptist Faith and Message. We will also discuss some effective strategies students can implement to make their personal study of scripture more focused.
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28
May '22
Youth Summer Calendar
28
May '22
I wanted to share some dates for our Youth Ministry for Summer 2022!
- Wednesday, June 1: No Youth
- Wednesday, June 8: Youth at 6 PM
- Sunday, June 12: Youth Fellowship
- Wednesday, June 15: No Youth
- Wednesday, June 22: No Youth
- Friday, June 24: Carowinds
- Wednesday, June 29: Youth at 6 PM
- Wednesday, July 6: No Youth
- Sunday, July 10: Youth Fellowship
- Wednesday, July 13th: No Youth
- Friday, July 15: Event at Kolats (dinner, bon fine, etc.)
- Wednesday, July 20th: Youth at 6 PM
- Wednesday, July 27: Youth at 6 PM
This is going to be a great summer!
-Colton
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28
May '22
The Youth Are Headed to Carowinds!
28
May '22
General Information
Youth can go to Carowinds on Friday, June 24, 2022 with PFBC. We will be riding the church bus. We will leave PFBC at 7AM and leave Carowinds at 7PM. We will be back at PFBC around 9:45 PM.
Please pay PFBC $50 in the form of cash or check for the cost of admission and lunch!
Students should bring enough money for breakfast, snacks and dinner. Lunch is covered in the cost of the trip.
Student should bring sunscreen and a change of clothing (you never know what might happen!)
Please text Colton Ashley with any questions. His number is 864-420-6454.
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07
May '22
Otter Creek – June 2
07
May '22
Both children and youth will be going to Otter Creek Water Park on June 2. Please note that the following information only applies to the youth.
The youth can ride the PFBC bus to Chick-Fil-A and Otter Creek. The bus will be leaving the Xchange at 4PM on June 2, 2022. We will be back around 8:30 PM. Please send money with your youth for Chick-Fil-A. There is no cost for Otter Creek. Students should dress appropriately for both Chick-Fil-A and Otter Creek. Students should bring a change of clothes for the ride back from Otter Creek. They should also bring sunscreen and towels. Please sign up at fbcpickens.org/ottercreek
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30
Apr '22
Serving You!
30
Apr '22
Do you or a loved one need something taken care of around your house? Let me (Colton) know and I will work on getting some youth over to your house! I don’t think you want us wiring a house (HA!) but we can handle picking up sticks and planting flowers! You can reach me at 864-420-6454.
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30
Apr '22
Graduate Recognition Sunday
30
Apr '22
Our graduate recognition service will be Sunday, May 15, 2022.
This is for high school, post-secondary, graduate, and post-graduate degrees! Please send Colton Ashley five photos of the graduate, the graduate’s full name, the degree/diploma earned, and the name of
the school from which the student is graduating. We will have a luncheon in honor of the graduates in the Xchange following the service. Parents, siblings and grandparents are invited to the luncheon!
Deadline to send this information to Colton is May 1, 2022.
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23
Mar '22
Youth Summer Camp – 2022
23
Mar '22
The youth will be going to Look Up Lodge in Travelers Rest July 10, 2022 through July 15, 2022. The cost is $175 per youth. This cost can be paid up-front or on the following payment schedule:
- A $50 deposit must be made by April 24, 2022.
- A $100 payment must be made by May 22, 2022.
- A $25 payment must be made by June 26, 2022.
These costs are non-refundable.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Colton Ashley at colton@fbcpickens.org or 864-420-6454. If you need financial assistance, please let Colton know.
Register by April 6, 2022 at fbcpickens.org/youthsummercamp
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20
Mar '22
PFBC Youth Lock-In
20
Mar '22
The youth had a great time at the lock-in Friday night! They were well behaved, had fun and learned about Jesus! The following volunteers were instrumental in making the event a success!
- Jon and Tonya Wilson
- Becca Newman
- Jeremy and Emily Simmons
- David stone
- Michael and Jennifer Hendrix
- Justin and Sophie Sawyer
- Caleb and Russell Stafford
- Sarah and Sabrina Stewart
- Isaac Anders
We went to Fuddruckers, we went glow bowling, we played grog and underground church. Additionally, we held a worship service and also had a Nerf gun war.
The Xchange Student Ministry
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13
Mar '22
New Youth Sunday School Series
13
Mar '22
We will be starting a new Sunday School series on March 20, 2022. The new series was written by Matt Chandler and focuses on John 1-3. Here’s the promotional video about the series: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/john-1-3-bible-study?playlistVideoId=6252800647001
The following can be found at Lifeway’s website.
The Gospel of John differs from the other three gospel accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry. John focused on the nature of Christ and how belief in Him leads to true life. Through the first three chapters, we learn how we’re dependent upon God to help us believe in the name of Jesus and become His children and experience a well of abundant grace that never runs dry. To this day, Jesus continues to draw followers to Himself in the same ways He drew His first disciples. Jesus became like us so that we might become like Him. (12 sessions)
Session Topics
1. Through the Word
2. God-Given Belief
3. Grace Upon Grace
4. The Word and the Witness
5. Behold the Lamb
6. Called to Follow
7. New Wine
8. The Temple, Spiritual Consumerism, and Jesus
9. An Inadequate Faith
10. Born of the Spirit
11. A Love that Gives and Sends
12. Our Place and Message
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25
Oct '19
Youth Fall Festival
25
Oct '19
The youth are having their own fall celebration at a church member’s house THIS SATURDAY from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Students should bring a dessert or appetizer and 2-liter to share. This will be a time of fellowship and games. Parents are encouraged to attend. We will also have a pumpkin-carving contest.
Contact Mike for more information.
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25
Oct '19
Youth Winter Ski Retreat 2020
25
Oct '19
Our youth Winter Ski Retreat to Winterplace Ski Resort is February 7-9. A $45 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be due on Wednesday, November 13. A final balance of $90 will be due on Wednesday, December 4 for all skiers, snowboarders, and tubers. Ski bibs are an extra $10 and helmets are an extra $5 if you need them. If your student(s) only wants to participate in the retreat and does not want to ski, snowboard, or tube, the final balance is only $65. Financial assistance and extended deadlines are available upon request. Discounts are available to siblings.
Contact Mike for more info.
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