Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. — 1 Corinthians 12.4-7
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Another exciting part of the YM (youth ministry) experience is our incredible trips and retreats.
Mission Trip to Haiti
Mission trips are a very important part of our youth experience. These trips
allow us to begin or continue to think beyond ourselves but more importantly
it allows us to help others by doing something for them or giving them
something. There is a huge value in having a global perspective. It allows
young people to totally appreciate their life and also challenges them to
think hard about the issues in our world and the ways they can help other
people. These experiences shake our reality and make us question our own
lifestyles. In the past several years we've traveled to New York, South
Dakota, Wyoming, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Utah, and Haiti and will continue
to do mission work all over the United States and the World. The Mission
Trip this last year took us to Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti and St. Paul's
Episcopal Church. A completely life-changing experience. While we were there
we learned Creole, made new Haitian friends, and built a playground and
community gathering area with the Haitian youth. This trip was in connection
with the Colorado Haiti Project. It indeed was an opportunity to experience a world of beauty and need, and to help people who might not be able to help themselves. Our big mission trip in the 2008 year will take us to Juarez, Mexico to build homes for
families there. The middle school urban mission experience will be in the
Denver area and is for 7th and 8th graders interested in helping in the
urban parts of Denver.
Ski Trip to Crested Butte
We're heading to Crested Butte! Come join us February 15-18! Forms are at the church! We would love to have you join us. The group continues to grow and the snow gets deeper each year. The ski and board adventure is always a great opportunity to get connected to the youth ministry opportunities. We'll be limiting the sign up to 30 so get your stuff in soon! As with all youth trips, besides the medical form, covenant and payment, we ask that every youth participate in at least 2 youth activities at St. John's before the week of the trip. This allows us to get to know you and you to get to know us!
Climbing Mt. Bierstadt
These are youth activities throughout the year that take us on all kinds of adventures. And talk about exciting! If you are active, interested in the outdoors, or getting out to see a world of creation, this is for you! We go bouldering, playing Ultimate Frisbee, biking through canyons, climbing 14ers, whitewater rafting, backpacking and more. We want to see you there if you are grades 6-12… it's for middle and high schoolers!
