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Jr. High September 2018 Vol.21

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Upcoming Youth Schedule:

September 2--No Meeting (Labor Day Weekend)

September 9--Sunday Night Experience Begins

September 12--Engage Begins (Wednesday)

September 16--Confirmation Sign-up Deadline (for those interested)

September 23--Messy Game Night

October 6--Paintball

October 21--Mission Trip Lunch/2019 Location Announcement

January 25-27-- Jr. High Winter Camp (Cornville)

Sunday Night Experience Begins

September 93:00 pm - 7:15 pm

August 19: We Kick off our Sunday Night Experience!

Sunday nights are an incredible opportunity for students to come together to fellowship and share their talents; whether musically or during our Bible study, as they grow in their understanding of who God has called them to be. This year we are adding a Steel Drum Band. If you are in Jr. or Sr. High and would like to participate, please let me know.

Sunday Night Schedule:

3:00-4:00 pm--Jr. and Sr. High Steel Drums
4:00-4:45 pm--Jr. and Sr. High Choir
4:45-5:30 pm-- Jr. and Sr. High Bells
5:30-6:00 pm-- Jr. and Sr. High Dinner
6:00-7:15 pm-- Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups
Jr. and Sr. High youth group will be two separate groups meeting at the same time.

Steel Drum Ensemble
September 93:00 pm - 4:00 pmLOCATION: Sanctuary
Steel Drum Ensemble is a new, exciting ensemble for any students 6-12. Pinnacle is fortunate to have a world-class percussion instructor, Dr. Sonja Branch, to teach this unique percussion instrument. Originating in Trinidad, the steel drum has a distinctive island sound!

Additional information and registration can be made by contacting Dr. Sonja Branch via email [email protected] or David Allen via email [email protected]. Hope to see you on the island!
Sonoran Youth Choir (Grades 6-12)
September 94:00 pm - 4:45 pmLOCATION: Music Rehearsal Hall
The Sonoran choir is for enthusiastic students in grades 6-12 who love to sing! This fun, inclusive choir focuses on learning basic vocal technique and cultivating individual singing styles. The choir learns songs of various styles, including Gospel, Classical, Contemporary Christian, Jazz and A cappella, and sings in the morning worship services throughout the year. Though sheet music is used, students are not required to read music. Additional information and registration can be made by contacting Katherine Talley, 602.529-1429, or by email at [email protected].
Youth Handbell Ensemble (Grades 6–12)
September 94:45 pm - 5:30 pmLOCATION: Sanctuary
Youth Handbell Ensemble is for those students in grades 6–12. Some previous ringing experience is preferred but not required to ring in this choir. Come and ring in a dynamic ensemble that is fast paced and fun! The group rings for Sunday worship several times throughout the year as well as other special events. Additional information and registration can be made by contacting David Allen at [email protected].
Engage Begins
September 125:00 pm - 6:30 pmLOCATION: Teen Center
Engage is a mid-week program designed to reach students where they are spiritually fed while at the same time exploring what it means to engage the world as Christians. We will eat dinner, play games and discuss our faith. Dinner will be served at 5:00 in Fellowship Hall followed by games and study in the Teen Center at 5:30 pm.
Confirmation Sign-Up Deadline
September 1611:59 pm
Confirmation is an important step in a teenager's Christian Faith journey. It is a reflective time designed to allow students to make an informed decision whether they want to make a public profession that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior, and they want to accept the responsibility of the calling of all Christians or wait until they are ready. There is no expectation that all participants will be or must be confirmed. Confirmation is for students to learn more about what it means to be a disciple of Christ and then make an informed decision.

For those who have not been confirmed who are currently in 8th grade or older, the deadline to sign up is September 16. Confirmation will officially begin in November with a mentor ceremony. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Pastor Frank. The registration form is found at http://www.pinnaclepres.org/pinnacle-youth-forms.

Please complete both a Pinnacle Youth Health form and Confirmation form. If you have any questions about confirmation, the process, or dates, please contact Frank Harmon at [email protected].
Messy Game Night
September 235:30 PMLOCATION: Teen Center/Lawn
Who: 6th-12th grade

What: A night of fun and messy games

RSVP by Wednesday, September 19

Details: Students will need to wear old clothes, as they prepare for a messy night of fun and games. We will divide students into teams, as teams compete against each other as they compete for prizes. It is sure to be an exciting night and students will leave messy.

Needs: Old clothes, old shoes, towel, clean clothes and shoes for afterward.

We will be using food and other items in our games. If there is anything your student is allergic to, please let me know.
Paintball
October 68:30 AM - 5:00 PMLOCATION: Splatter Ranch
Who: Anyone in 6th grade or older

What: Paintball

Cost: $50 per person (that includes paint, gun, mask, air, chest plate and paint holders)

What else: Bring a lunch and any snacks you might want for the day. We will provide water.

Friends and Parents are welcome. Paintball can be fun for all ages.

If you have never tried it out, here is your chance.

Location: E Jomax Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (By McDonald's Farm)

RSVP by Wednesday, October 3
Fantasy Football is here!!

Want to do something fun? Want a reason to talk trash to your friends? Want to win some prizes? Join PPC Youth for our first annual Fantasy football 2018-19 Pick-em season. All youth are invited to play for a chance to win prizes.

Q: How do I sign Up?

A: Sign up at http://pinnpresyouth.football.cbssports.com/e

Q: How do I play?

A: Each week you pick the winner of each head to head match up. No Point spread nothing fancy, just pick the correct team.

Q: I don't know anything about football can I still play?

A: Yes, if you can pick between heads and tails you can play. Each week you need to pick between the teams playing at least 5 minutes before kickoff. Pick by which mascot would win. Pick on the uniform. Pick based on what the internet says. However, you pick, just make sure you pick each week and have fun.

Q: What do I win?

A: There will be weekly prizes, season winner and a playoff champion. Prizes will vary from week to week, based on who picks the most winners for that week. There will also be a season winner, the one who picks the most winners total at the end of the season and playoff winner.
Support the Youth With Food

Sunday nights are back in full swing, with more students and more fun... and Parents, we need your help to continue to make Sundays a success.

A big part of our Sunday night is a shared meal. It is a time where students come together and fellowship while eating dinner together. Each year we ask parents to support the ministry by providing a meal (or two) on a Sunday night for the entire group. We ask that every family take a turn, so each family only has to provide dinner once all year. Last year, we had parents plan for meals for around 30, this year we need meals for 35. So if two families want to go in together on a night, that is fine too.

As we continue to grow in numbers, we will keep you informed as to how much food to make.

To coordinate the meals we have set up a Sign-up Genius with the dates for this Fall/Winter. There are also a few ideas provided as to what can be made. We ask that when you sign up, you add what you will be bringing so we don't double up from week to week.

To sign up click on the link w ww.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084FA9AA2BA1FE3-sunday

Thank you for your support and for allowing us to minister to your students.

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Jr. High September 2018 Vol.21

Sunday Night Experience Begins

Steel Drum Ensemble

Sonoran Youth Choir (Grades 6-12)

Youth Handbell Ensemble (Grades 6–12)

Engage Begins

Confirmation Sign-Up Deadline

Messy Game Night

Paintball