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Weekly Gatherings
Small Groups
It is important to address the needs of individuals, and small groups help provide a sense of identification and belonging. Small groups for High School students create an encouraging and affirming environment, enabling youth to explore their values, beliefs, and questions while applying Christ's teachings to their lives. These groups stress accountability and spiritual growth.
Sunday School
This ministry provides High School youth an opportunity to gather together, worship and learn. With an emphasis on scripture, teachers and youth explore how to read, understand, and apply God's word, 9:00-10:00 AM each Sunday in Barclay B.
Bible Quizzing
Bible Quizzing is a fun and rewarding program for those interested in learning the Bible and who love competition and road trips. It provides a mix of Bible memorization and content understanding. The next quizzing season will focus on the gospel of John and starts with a planning meeting and lunch after the second service on Sunday, September 12. This year's quiz meets will be in Newberg (October); at Quaker Hill Camp in McCall, Idaho (December); at Eugene Friends (January); and at Hayden Friends in Idaho (March). Call Eric at (503) 538-8381, ext 106, for more information.
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Service-Outreach
Mexico Serve Trips
This cross-cultural missions trip provides Newberg-area youth and their families with an opportunity to serve the people of a San Luis church to which we've been ministering for almost two decades. Projects include building and repairing homes, installing bathrooms in homes we've built on past trips, and a semi-annual reunion with the many families and church members we've worked with over the years. North Valley Friends and West Chehalem Friends Church join with us in this ministry. Our next trip is scheduled for Spring Break 2011.
Youth Challenge
Youth Challenged to Expand their Worldview (YCEW)
If you have completed at least one year of High School and are interested in cross-cultural missions, this adventure is for you. YCEW provides youth with the opportunity to spend six weeks traveling to another part of the world to work side-by-side with missionaries and the nationals who live there while developing a deeper relationship with Christ. Applications are due each December.
Youth Challenged through Local Service (YCLS)
This short-term inner city mission for youth takes youth into some of the neediest areas of Portland to serve those who have been marginalized by society.
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Camps / Retreats
Midwinter (January)
Midwinter is a camp for high school youth and their friends in the middle of winter. And it's awesome! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones, worship, serve others, play games, and have a whole lot of fun! Next year's retreat is scheduled for the weekend of January 15-17.
Volleyball Tournament (April)
Join over 200 other youth as they gather for a weekend of fun, competition, and friendship. We'll start forming teams in February and March. Call Eric at (503) 538-8381, ext 106, for information on how to get involved.
Samuel School II (May)
This retreat is designed to further develop spiritual sensitivity and leadership abilities of high school students, challenging them to nurture a Christ-centered lifestyle. Samuel School II occurs during Memorial Day weekend, alternating between the Newberg area and the Boise Valley. This year, it was held at Camp Yamhill. Participants are selected by the elders for exhibiting openness to the Spirit, eagerness to learn more about their relationship with God, leadership potential, and commitment to the NFC faith community.
Backpacking Trip (June)
This year's expedition was along the Fields Peak and McLellan Mountain trails in Eastern Oregon's Aldrich Mountains (Malheur National Forest). Planning for next year's adventure will start in March. Let me know if you're interested in being involved.
Youth Yearly Meeting (July)
Youth Yearly Meeting, designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers, has a strong focus on leadership development and application of faith to modern society. Special speakers and service projects enhance this fun, challenging and worthwhile conference for Northwest Yearly Meeting youth.
Surfside Camp (August)
Almost 300 High School students attend this camp for fun, fellowship and spiritual growth. Classes emphasizing spiritual and personal development are combined with activities that develop friendships. This camp is a great chance for youth to challenge, encourage and affirm each other. Scholarships are available.
Surfside happens for one week during the first full week in August at Twin Rocks Friends Camp: August 8-14, 2010
Register for camp here. 
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