PARKCREST YOUTH GROUP: December 2006

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from me and all the others at Parkcrest Youth.
As is tradition, we had a wonderful amazing Parkcrest Youth Group Christmas party. How wonderful and amazing was this party? So wonderful and amazing that the editor (me) was so preoccupied having a jolly good time that he forgot to take pictures.
A recap of the evening:
Went to the Rogers and proceeded to go Christmas caroling. People were overjoyed at having a beautiful group of teens sing them Christmas Carols. It definately brought out a 'Merry Christmas' in all of us. As we returned to the Chapel there was Hot Chocolate, Egg Nog and snacks waiting for us as well as a beautifully decorated room. The festivities moved upstairs to gingerbread man (or thing) making. Reutrning downstairs we played a few games and learned that we don't just need to know facts and things about Jesus, we need to know Him intimately, know His voice. (John 10) Each of the youth then received a small little gift and in turn, many gave money. In total, after Christmas Caroling donations and a generous group of young people we raised 185 dollars!!!!! (The next post will outline what that money went towards, because although you physically put the money into Steve's pocket, it didn't stay there...)
The perfect evening was wrapped up by watching The Chronic(what)les of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.

All in all a wonderful evening spent with wonderful people.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Union Gospel Mission

This past Saturday, 11 of the youth battled faituge, hunger, lazyness, sore backs and what not to help those who truly are in need. Going down to the Union Gospel Mission, we helped organize and pack Christmas hampers for families who are in need. We entered a room that was almost as messy as my room at home (which means it looked like Godzilla had just ran through there with a Tornado in hand) Amidst the organizational chaos was food, clothing and toys all waiting to be given to a family in need. After splitting up into groups we started packing boxes....4 hours, a sore back, 1 bathroom break, 3 heavy sighs, 2 complaints later we had packed Christmas hampers for over 25 grateful families and organized the chaotic room.
Although there was nothing glamorous or 'fun and entertaining' about the afternoon, the group left satisfied knowing they had made a difference in peoples lives.

"Quick Matt, I'm using this can of spam to distract them from the fact they can see your undies..."

"I hope no one notices that I'm actually reading the latest issue of Star magazine..."

"Please can I gaze into your eyes Bethany...."

"Just keep packing, just keep packing..."

Tea-he-he

Teeheeheehee, oh how I love tea, and biscuts.
Top five highlights of the night for the author:
1. Accidently putting salt out instead of sugar for the tea...
2. Those McVites digestives with the Chocolate on the one side
3. Te Duran and Herbal Peach Tea
4. Whatever made Mac laugh so hard in the picture below
5. Helen howling at the full moon

Here are some highlights in picture form....

Ice Skating pictures

Thanks to Colleen who had a few pictures from when we went Ice Skating.

Word to the Father

Can you feel the love tonight?

I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts...

'Darn it! I almost have that triple sow-cow nailed....'

House Warming

This past Friday we all visited Jessie's NEW apartment....well new to her. It was amazing to see that our wee little Jessie B. is now a big girl. HOWEVER, due to rumors that there were secret agents at this week's Youth event, I am not allowed to show pictures of the event.....here is an artist's rendition as well as a picture from outside her apartment.