Hi all!

So many important things to note!

1. Confirmation- the last confirmation class meets this Sunday from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at Second Presbyterian in Newark. CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is May 4.

2. We need youth dinners for the LAST TWO WEEKS OF YOUTH GROUP; this Sunday (April 27) and next Sunday (May 4). Please text or email Kristin at 425.457.6058 if you can host dinner for one of those nights!

3. The last two weeks of our Sunday night youth are here! AHHH! Please plan to come this Sunday (April 27) and next Sunday (May 4). I’ll pull together a summer calendar before May 4 so ya’ll can see the fun we’re planning for summer. 

4. SENIOR BLESSING SUNDAY is May 18. If you have a graduating senior, I would love to have a photo and a short description of future plans.  Just Fyi- I also need to head to Duke on May 18. I’ll be doing the #BlessandRun; the blessing will be in the beginning half of the service, and then I’m getting in the car. My incredible team of youth leaders will hang out to eat cake with everyone after the service. <3

5. MISSION TRIP is coming up super-duper soon. If you haven’t paid your remaining balance, please do so ASAP. As a reminder, each student's cost is $500. You can complete your balance here: www.granpres.org/give and choose senior high trips from the drop-down menu. 

all the love,
Kristin Ream

Hey all! We got assigned an actual site yesterday, and found out we’ll be in Newport, TN.

While this is technically within the radius of where they told me to plan, the loss of infrastructure around this area makes planning to stay in Asheville on Friday night not feasible. 

Here’s a quick video that experience mission has done that shows just a little bit of the devastation of the area: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FecGNSsuWA 

THE NEW PLAN FOR FRIDAY/ FRIDAY NIGHT is that we will head to Gatlinburg, TN. The Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church has a retreat center that we can stay in. We’ll head there in the am, and get ourselves set up for the day/night. My current thought is that we’ll go into the Smoky Mountain National Park for a fun hike/outdoors experience and then have some free time in Gatlinburg in the afternoon. TEENS WILL NEED SPENDING $ for this! :)

Sorry for the confusion, thanks for the flexibility! Pivoting is part of the game!!! 

Looking forward to this time together.

Love, Grace, and Peace,

Kristin

Hi friends!!! 

I'm slowly getting more details figured out. First, if you haven't already PLEASE complete the online registration here: https://experiencemission.org/register/regmemintropost.asp?teamrecord=4201

Our team record number is 4201. 

If you still owe $ for the trip, you can pay that here: www.granpres.org/give and choose senior high trips from the drop-down. The total cost of the trip is $500 per student. Please let me know if you need scholarship money. 

We will leave from the Granville First Pres parking lot on Sunday, June 1, probably at 8 AM. More details on the time to follow. We have rented 4 minivans to travel in, which means we'll have a LITTLE bit of packing space. Please try to pack appropriately!

Our team will finish with the Experience Mission work on Friday, June 6th, at 9 AM. We'll spend the day going to visit Sliding Rock in the Pisgah National Forest: https://www.visitnc.com/listing/9ETy/sliding-rock. We'll go out to dinner in Asheville, NC, and then we're spending Friday night at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. We'll be up bright and early on Saturday and head home, returning late afternoon on Saturday, June 7th.

Here is a tentative Packing List. PLEASE NOTE: AIR MATTRESS. You'll want one of these for sure, we will be sleeping on floors. Also note that you'll want long pants for work days, even if it's hot, we're going to be in construction areas. 

Packing List - Hurricane Helene Flood Relief

Clothing for 7 days  

• 4 pair of work clothes that can get dirty or ruined. (Long pants are recommended and may be required at certain worksites, so pack at least one pair)

• 1 pair of sturdy work shoes - tennis shoes or boots for the worksite

• 1 hat (baseball cap or similar for sun shade)

• Safety Glasses

• Sunglasses

• Work Gloves

• After work relaxing clothes 

• Pajamas

• Light jacket or sweatshirt (temps may drop in the evening)

• Bathing suit

*Clothing Note:  It is important to remain sensitive to others by dressing in a conservative manner. Please keep this in mind when choosing what to wear. We appreciate your intentionality with this.

Please wear longer shorts - preferably mid-thigh or below. NO short shorts. Leggings are okay only if worn with a tunic-length shirt that comes to the upper to mid-thigh. No tank tops or crop tops for girls or guys This applies to clothing at all times throughout the day. 

• Towel and washcloth

• Flip flops or sandals for the shower

• Bedding - You will be sleeping on the floor 

  • Blow-up mattress or sleeping pad

  • Sheets and light bedding or sleeping bag.

  • Pillow (optional, but it sure feels good at night!)

• Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, lip balm etc…)

• Insect repellent

• Advil, Tylenol, or other personal medications you might need (Please inform your Team Leader of any prescription medications you will be bringing.)

• Sunscreen 

• Bible, notebook, and pens

• Refillable water bottle

• Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer

• Wet wipes

• Flashlight or headlamp

• Spending money 

• Day Pack to carry personal items to the worksite etc...

Hey friends!

Happy Spring Break! I hope it is safe and fun for all and I cant wait to hear what all you guys are going to do! NO YOUTH GROUP THIS SUNDAY, but we WILL meet on Sunday March 23!!!

See you March 23 at 6pm! P.S. anyone want to bring a meal? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA8AE2FA4FBCF8-51103068-youth#/ 

Thanks,

Kristin

Just a reminder that the confirmation class meets after church on Sunday! 11:30am to 1:30pm! Light lunch provided! We’re learning about Wisdom and Justice! We’ll meet in the CLASS AND CRAFT ROOM, (the classroom right across from the chapel in the hallway under the sanctuary!) See you there!

Hey Friends!

Happy Valentines Day!

A reminder that this Sunday we will meet at our normal time (6 pm) in Heritage Hall, but since there’s NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, we’ll do a Late Night hang. Let’s play games and run around until 11 pm. Many thanks to the Moyer family for providing dinner!
See ya here!

The moment is here ...it’s officially official.

I gotta commit to the work trip this summer. We’re going to the NC/TN area to help with Hurricane Helene relief. The date is June 1-7. The cost will be $500/person (don’t let $ be the reason you don’t go—scholarships are available!)

Please TEXT Kristin with your interest (and the number of teens) by TODAY, Friday 1/17. I have to reserve the number of spaces that we’ll need, and reserving space costs $. We’ll do a $100 deposit also due on Friday, 1/17, and then the rest of the money will be due at the end of April. Again, if $ is an issue, let me know and we’ll figure it out!

You can make your deposit here: www.granpres.org/give and select Senior High Trips from the drop-down menu.

Love and peace,
Kristin

You know what they say about making plans ahead of time, right??

The first confirmation meeting time will be changed so that it does not conflict with Wendy’s goodbye party. We’ll still meet on January 26th, but we’ll meet following the party (12:30–2 pm).
Thanks in advance for your flexibility!

<3 Love and Peace,
Kristin

Hey all! We’ve got the Confirmation DREAM TEAM this year, and we begin tonight! Excited to go through the process this year with Molly, Sarah, Lydia, Sadie and Sophia! We’re also joined by incredible confirmation companions Liz, Sara, Ellen, No’el, and Laura! As a reminder, we meet TONIGHT, Friday, January 3rd, in Heritage Hall from 5pm to 7pm!

This week we’ve decided to switch gears and just do a Christmas party here at church.

We’ll play some Christmas-themed games and enjoy spending quality time together. Please bring $10; we’re getting Chipotle catering! 

This will be the last official youth gathering of 2024!!! I’ll be at Duke on January 5th; youth group will resume on January 12th.

Important Dates:

• Dec 15- 6 pm Christmas party. Bring $10 for Chipotle dinner. 

• Please let Kristin know if you are interested in the summer work trip. Cost will be $500/student. (scholarships available) June 1-7. I want to confirm our spot before the end of the year!!!

• Dec 22: No youth. Happy break!

• Dec 24: Christmas Eve! Angel Choir is the lessons/carols service at 6:30 PM. 

• Dec 29: No youth, happy break! 

• Jan 3: FIRST CONFIRMATION CLASS! For students AND confirmation companions. 

• Jan 5: No youth- Kristin at Duke, but missing you!

• Jan 12: Youth Group 2025 begins! (Need a meal volunteer!) 

Hey!

This week is a bunch of reminders! Youth THIS SUNDAY at 6pm. We’re excited to meet Sophie Bubar!

Next week we’re going to the ZOO LIGHTS. Cost $25/person (unless you have a zoo membership!) PLEASE LET KRISTIN KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING so I can plan for enough seats in the cars!!!

Finally, I really need to know about Confirmation and Work Trip this summer. Are you interested?

Hey all!

I’m excited to announce that this year’s work trip (aka mission trip) will go to Western North Carolina to focus on Hurricane Helene relief. We’ll be going again with the organization that we used for Pikeville, KY, Experience Mission.

Experience Mission provides opportunities to work in the community on projects that need many hands. We’ll be focused on building projects, which may include foundations, drywalling, flooring, painting, etc. This year I’d like to expand the trip to include high school students, college-aged students, and any adults that would like to come.

The cost will be $500 per participant; scholarships are available; don’t hesitate to ask.

I’m looking at either the week of June 1-7 or June 8-14. Please send an email to Kristin to confirm your interest and tell me which date is better for you!!!

Thank you,
Kristin Ream

Confirmation this year will begin in January 2025. This year we’re partnering with Second Presbyterian in Newark to do confirmation. Because of this, I’ve extended confirmation to include 8th graders as well. There is NO obligation to do this now, but everyone is invited.

We’ll begin meeting in January, and we’ll meet once a month for 2 hours after church from January through April. We’ll have an overnight retreat at Kirkmont on Friday, March 7, returning home on Saturday, March 8th. Our church plans to do confirmation Sunday on May 4 (this is pending the new pastor’s approval!)

I’m attaching the schedule. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP if your teen is going to join us! I need to begin work on pairing them with a confirmation companion (mentor!).

Any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Warmly, 

Kristin Ream

Hey all,

No Youth Group this Sunday, Oct 20th. Please take the afternoon as a Sabbath and do something life-giving for you!

Coming up REAL FAST is the Akita retreat. Here’s the signup form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-6wMV8-R2DUSCF_-7QYFPPuk5rQmOW9s4JJB8nrc304QFcg/viewform 

PLEASE let me know that you’re interested in coming by NO LATER THAN Oct 25. Cost is $100 for both Friday and Saturday nights, includes dinner Friday, 3 meals Saturday and breakfast Sunday--- we do have scholarship $ available, just ask.

Lastly, I know there’s just a whole lot right now. I’m loving you all extra.

Kristin

We’ve had a big week organizing and sorting and we’re all ready for YOU TO SHOP! See you here Saturday from 8am to 1pm!!!

The Rummage Sale is coming!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

We NEED YOU. This event requires volunteers of all ages, shapes and sizes! We need people to donate, people to sort, people to pick up items, people to haul items away. We also need boxes! If you can help, PLEASE use this sign up link, or contact Joy, Jenni, or Kristin.

Who: The sale is for the whole congregation and the entire community; the proceeds benefit the youth of the church- middle and high school as well as the Angel Choir.

What: A HUGE sale that encompasses the entire first floor of the church. You’ll find all kinds of treasures including tools, toys, clothes, furniture, sporting goods, holiday stuff,and MORE.

When: October 12 8am to 1pm. Drop off items October 8,9,and 10.

Where: 110 W Broadway Granville Ohio

Why: Support the youth of our church in this fun and fantastic annual event.

On behalf of the Mission Committee and the Senior High Youth we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all those who helped make our first trivia night a HUGE success.

We’re especially grateful to Peggy and Verne Qualls (game creators/emcee extraordinaire), Amanda Love and April Crum (The A-Team, for silent auction items and set up!), the incredibly generous donors from church and around the community, and all of you who came to play!

We’re STILL totaling up the exact amount raised, but we’re north of 8k, and we’re so beyond grateful. Thank you for supporting Senior High Youth and the Licking County Food Pantry Network!

Select Items are Still Available to Bid on!

See the slideshow below

We had so many excellent items to Bid on for the silent auction at Trivia night and truly thank all those who donated, attended, and bid! Select Items are available for bidding NOW through 11:30 am on Sunday, August 25th. Don’t miss out on these fantastic items!

This is a fundraiser with an emphasis on FUN!

(It’s okay to groan at that horrible pun.)

You really dont want to miss out on what’s sure to become your favorite annual event.

We’ve already got some team rivalary going on… kids vs parents, Team Kurtz/Holtsberry/Fortner/Boyer/McCormick vs the world… it’s intense, and you’ll want to be in on the action.

As a reminder, please bring some cash so you can get snacks, buy mulligans/doublers, and even some secret game-twisting fun.

We have so many excellent items that you will WANT to Bid on for the silent auction at Trivia night tomorrow! You can preview the items here!

Select Items will be available for bidding through 11:15am on Sunday Aug 25th, however most items close at the end of trivia night Aug 17th! Make sure to get to Heritage Hall to check it out!

Hey parents! Trivia night is coming! AUGUST 17!!!

Here’s the deal- I’m trying real hard to make this the main fundraiser for senior high youth going forward, and we REALLY REALLY need your help to make it a success! The more we raise at trivia night, the less you pay for summer mission trips! 

Here’s the main ask- I’d love you to PLAY trivia. Get some friends together and come for a fun night. $15 a head, or $150 to preselect your WHOLE TEAM of 8.  We’ve sold a few tables, but we need to sell a whole lot more. Can I count on you? Even if trivia isn’t your thing, we’ve got a whole lot of fun twists to make the game engaging for all. Email me or call me and I’ll get you signed up! Maybe we can get a senior high parent table? 

We’ll also have a silent auction during the event. We’ve got some great items already, but if you’ve got something awesome to donate, I’d LOVE to know about it. If you don’t have something to donate, come bid! There are AWESOME and unique things!  Check out the silent auction item teaser here!

This event is designed to cut the costs for the youth summer experiences, so let’s show up and have fun together!

Warmly,
Kristin