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Youth News September 19, 2007

by Courtney Vaughn

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September 19, 2007

ST. B'S
YOUTH CALENDAR
FALL 2007

September
30 Paintball
 
October
7 Walk to Emmaus House
14 Pumpkin Palooza!
28 Six Flags Fright Fest
 
November
1 Homeless Requiem
4 Movie:Bee Movie
18 Bowling
 
December
9 Progressive Dinner & Ice Skating @ Centennial Park
 

EPISCOTRIVIA

Did you know...

The word "Creed" comes from the Latin word "credo" which means "I believe."  The Creeds are the statements that contain a summary of our basic beliefs.

In the Episcopal Church we say both the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed in our worship.
 
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SAVE THE DATE:  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
Paintball
 
 
 
 
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

1:00 - 5:00 PM

Paintball Atlanta (map)

Please bring $20 per person to cover the cost of paint.
 
St. B's is covering the cost of field fees and equipment.


It's the Pharisees (adults) vs. the Sadducees (youth)!

(Why you may ask are the adults the Pharisees and the youth the Sadducess... well, if the youth lose to the adults they will be SAD-YOU-SEE!!!!)

Everyone's invited, even if you don't want to play or if you are too young to play.

WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US TO CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE TEAM!

* Paintball Atlanta requires all individuals to fill out a waiver form (anyone under 18 must have waiver signed by a parent or guardian). 
(click here to download waiver form from Paintball Atlanta)

*Paintball Atlanta sets minimum age for play at 11 years old.

*Return signed waiver form by mail or fax to Courtney as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

Fax to:  (678) 279-4309

Mail to: 
St. Benedict's Episcopal Church
400 Interstate North Pkwy.
Suite 420
Atlanta, GA 30339

SAVE THE DATE:  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7th

Join St. Benedict's as We Walk to Emmaus House

Sunday, October 7, 2007

3:00 - 7:00 PM

Meet @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church

435 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)

We will join with other Episcopalians for the second annual walk to Emmaus.  Beginning at St. Luke's Episcopal Church we will walk the three miles to Emmaus House with some educational stops along the way.  (Click here to read an interesting article published in this week's Diocesan newsletter.)

Once at Emmaus House, there will be a cook-out (hamburgers & hotdogs) and closing. Emmaus House's yellow school bus will transport walkers back to their cars and vans by 7 p.m.

Walk to Emmaus

All are welcome - Youth - Families - Adults Of All Ages

Fun - Fellowship - Education - Fundraiser - Pilgrimage

 Everyone is welcome!

To register yourself and your family for the walk please email Courtney by October 1.

St. Benedict's will be making a donation to Emmaus House for our walk participants, however if you and your family would like to make an additional personal donation you may bring that with you the day of the event.


To find out more about St. Benedict's youth group, please visit our Web site at www.mysaintb.org, or contact Courtney directly via emailor at 678-279-4300.
 
LECTIONARY HUMOR LUKE 16:1-13 (click here to read this week's Gospel)
  Luke 16:1-13
Courtesy of  Agnus Day The Lectionary Comic Strip.  
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