Thursday Hot Lunch
Every Thursday, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
There are lots of things going on in the of 2018 especially now that our Forward in Faith Campaign is in full swing. Check out the calendar for dates of key events and trips for WPC Youth.
We will continue to send out the details of each event or trip as the time approaches but after hearing some feedback from you over the past year we thought it would be helpful you to at least have the dates. In the meantime, feel free to email/call/text/etc, as you always have with any questions or comments about any of the youth ministry at Westminster Presbyterian Church. My cell is 415.744.4683.
We know that the biggest indicator for your child’s future spiritual vitality is relationships, in particular intergenerational relationships. Opportunities like this give our leaders a chance to build trusting relationships with your high schoolers so we can be a part of the team that’s helping to spur your child onto a life of gratitude, service, kindness, confidence, love, and grace.
What: HS Lunch Club
When: THIS Sunday, 4/22 at 11:15am (after church)
Where: Depart/Arrive WPC (we will vote)
Who: All High Schoolers (parents help us out by driving)
Cost: $10
This Sunday after church our high schoolers will gather in the youth room and vote on a place to have lunch. We’ll give them a few options that are close by. They’ve been requesting to do something like this for a while so if you happen to be here this Sunday or just want to come grab lunch with your best friends then we look forward to seeing you!
**PARENTS** – Can you help us carpool from place to place and join us for lunch? If we can get 2-3 parents willing to drive that would be perfect! Please let me know!
What: Project Open Hand Volunteer Opportunity
When: Saturday, 4/28 at 8:00am - 12:30pm
Where: 730 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA (carpool leaving WPC at 8:00am)
Who: Ages 15 and up
Cost: FREE
Waiver: PROJECT OPEN HAND RELEASE WAIVER
One of the things I admire about this organization is how it teaches us that we shouldn’t just give people junk when they’re in need. People who are less fortunate deserve a nice meal just as much as we do. Sometimes they need it far more than we do. The people here will do a great job of opening our eyes to this issue. When people suffer from a serious illness, isolation, or difficult health challenges of aging a delicious healthy meal isn’t just a nicety. It’s a necessity. We will be there to do whatever Project Open Hand needs us to help further their mission to serve those whose suffering has become so difficult.
From Project Open Hand...
What: Moving Forward in Faith Through the Bible (for Kids!)
When: Training and Planning: 4/22, 4/29
Teaching and Facilitating: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, /5/27
Where: WPC Sunday School
Who: Middle and High School students and leaders
Our current campaign to raise much needed renovations and expansions, Westminster 2020: Forward in Faith, has not only garnered the excited interest of our adults but also our young people who would be those most affected by a fulfilled campaign. Opportunities like this don’t come around very often so we wanted to be sure our youth were given an opportunity to take some ownership over a campaign that affects them greatly.
The church as a whole (Including you!) are invited to a series of 4 Bible studies to explore together what happens when communities move “Forward in Faith.” We will journey with those before us in The Exodus, Nehemiah, Acts/Early Church, and Hebrews 11 during the month of May. Over the month of May the youth will be leading our children’s Sunday School through those same faith movements of those in the Bible being studied by the church as a whole. The youth will facilitate different stations that will immerse our K-5 children in their stories as our youth and children explore what happens when groups move “Forward in Faith.”
Its an exciting opportunity for our high schooler and middle schoolers to grow in their faith and understanding by teaching others. For those of you looking for community service hours this is a great place to start.
DATE | MIDDLE SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL |
April 22, 2018 | Servant Leadership | Curriculum Planning |
April 29, 2018 | Curriculum Planning | Servant Leadership |
May 6, 2018 | The Exodus | The Exodus |
May 13, 2018 | Nehemiah and The Rebuild | Nehemiah and The Rebuild |
May 20, 2018 | Acts and The Early Church | Acts and The Early Church |
May 27, 2018 | Hebrews 11 and The promise of Faith | Hebrews 11 and The Promise of Faith |
Cost: $550; All 9th – 12th graders
It’s never too early to sign up and turn in your payments for the best week of your child’s year! We will be serving the community of San Diego in a variety of ways alongside a few other youth groups from around the country. When not serving others, we’ll be visiting the border wall with Border Angels, enjoying the boardwalk, checking out Balboa Park, and experiencing a bi-lingual worship service. It is certainly an immersive experience. If we lived like Jesus for a week how would our spirit grow? If you’d like more info please let me know at: ! For more info on our host, Youthworks check out: https://vimeo.com/183061507
Join our very own Rob McClellan at Summer Family Camp Tahoe and start a new Christ-Centered summer tradition. Zephyr Point Family Camp is about recreation, relaxation, fellowship with other families of faith. We do this by providing a stress-free environment, giving the freedom to embrace time set apart for the purpose of regrouping the family unit and enjoying a purpose-filled vacation with one another. Rob will be the chaplain at this year’s camp and hopes to see you there. Price varies; for all ages. For more information visit: http://www.zephyrpoint.org/programs/family/summer-family-camp/
Check out our video of our 2017 trip to San Diego.
We are very lucky to have 6 friends coming to help us with this project. They come from a variety of backgrounds. Understanding that you might not be able to make it to everyone here's a week by week listing so you can plan for the ones that are most appealing to you.
Date
September 10, 2017
Class Focus
What questions should we ask ourselves when a major life decision must be made? Knowing how to develop a solid foundation for discernment is a big part.
Special Guest
September 17, 2017
What causes someone to give up 2 years of their life to serve people in another culture? Then, how does that affect the way you manage others and do your business dealings?
Kevin Kneafsey, Entrepreneur and President of Mulberry's Cleaners
September 24, 2017
Jesus is our model and the human embodiment of the Divine. What things did He do to discern God's guidance in His life?
October 1, 2017
Working collaboratively, we'll look into what our unique strengths are based on the personalities we are blessed with.
Polly Chandler - Leadership Development Coach & Facilitator - Gallup Certified
October 8, 2017
Let's go outside and understand our place and role in the bigger story of what God is doing in the world today. After all, this world isn't just about "me".
Rev. Bethany Nelson, Associate Pastor, WPC
October 15, 2017
As part of God's creation... As seeing yourself as part of God's bigger story... By changing our environment and surroundings help us to better discern where the the Spirit is leading?
Rev. Ted Scott, Parish Associate, WPC
October 22, 2017
A baseball player practices the same catch and throw thousands of times a year because when the ball comes off the bat you can't think about it. You have to react. What is the spiritual equivalent?
October 29, 2017
You've got a good job, you're involved in the community, your family is thriving, then you look at the computer screen at work and realize, "I'll never be fulfilled doing this." Now what?
Vince Felix - Capernaum Director, Young Life
November 5, 2017
"DISCERNMENT BASICS"
The idea of discernment as a Christian practice can sound overwhelming for many. Let's break it down into its most basic parts.
Rev. Ineda Adesanya - Spiritual Director, Allen Temple Baptist Church
November 12, 2017
Sharing time with each other about the tools we've learned and which seem most helpful for different life stages.
All dads are invited to share in the monthly meeting of the Council of Dads. Come, share a meal and discussion topic with other dads. Check-out our Events/Calendar for our next gathering.
By now we’re sure you’ve all heard about the Netflix Series “13 Reasons Why” and it's already got you thinking, talking, and possibly worrying about your teens and their friends. While many parts of the series were extreme worst-case scenarios of teen culture it nevertheless has created an incredible opportunity to have frank and thoughtful conversations with teens about depression, cutting, suicide and more. After chatting with many area parents about the show we knew we had to do something to not only give you hope and uplift your souls as parents but also give you some really practical information about how to talk about these things with your kids. Also, you’re probably noticing that your kids might not be so apt to discuss the show or its topics with you… they’re frankly tired of hearing about. But, we all know as adults that these are important topics that should be discussed. If you feel like you or someone you know needs to talk, please contact us anytime. That’s what we’re here for.
Several times throughout the school year, we participate as a group in community service projects. We hosted a Parents Night Out and spent a Saturday working together finishing one of the Habitat for Humanity homes in Marin. Working together in service to others is one of the most surefire ways to help spur those kinds of deeper fellowship we all long for and so badly we need. Check back frequently for upcoming Service Projects or contact Jeff at .
Forms: High School Mission Trip - Medical Release Form