Knox Youth

Next 2 FRIDAY NIGHTS CANCELLED! (due to EXTRA-ORDINARY EVENTS!)

knoxcamp — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:52:56 +0000

Hey friends,

There will be no sr.high Friday night group this Friday night (Feb. 24), because your leaders and those students who registered will be attending the Today’s Teens Conference on Saturday Feb. 25!

The window has closed for registering for this conference through Knox, but if you’re still interested, check out: www.todaysteens.ca

You can register yourself online and meet us there!!!

Let me or one of your leaders know if you’re attending and we can meet up for lunch.

Friday March 2nd, all your leaders and registered students will be meeting at Knox @ 5pm (no later! eat dinner before or bring with you!) to pack the bus and head north for the RETREAT!!! woohoo! so psyched!

If you aren’t attending either of these events, we will see you back at Knox for our regular sr.high Fridays @7PM, March 9th.

Peace,

Michelle

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR RETREAT

knoxcamp — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:25:32 +0000

Hey all,

Last week to register for the pre-knox camp youth retreat!

Get your forms in, or talk to me. I need numbers by the end of the weekend to book transportation.

PEACE,

Michelle

michelle@knoxotoronto.org

Hazel, can you do the running man?

knoxcamp — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:21:29 +0000

Hey friends,

See you tomorrow @ KNOX, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17th!!!

This week we explore the idea of surrendering our stuff to God. What does that mean? What does it look like? Hear from Hazel, Francis Chan, and stories from other students who wrestle with doing this.

THIS FRIDAY…

see you @ 7PM

PLAY: More TRIVIA and CHOCOLATE (this time about HAZEL…come prepared!), quality chill time, and–several gaming options…gym sports, foosball, pool, board/card games etc.

LISTEN: Hazel will be leading and sharing with us! Including a video with students sharing their stories.

DISCUSS: SMALL GROUPS! What do you think about what Hazel shared about the idea of surrendering our stuff to God? What questions do you have? Ask questions, discuss your thoughts and share what your week was like.

EAT: And, finally, tasty snacks and drinks will be available for consumption.

@ 9PM, the doors close.

Hazel didn’t teach us how to dougie…but maybe she can teach us the running man? If not, dancing Kim will…check it out, if you dare.

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-do-the-running-man

Remember to bring your RETREAT permission forms and payment!

Peace,

Michelle

Ashlee fought a bear once. With her bare hands.

knoxcamp — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:16:43 +0000

Hey friends,

See you tomorrow @ KNOX, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9th!!!

This week we continue exploring the idea of what it means to follow Jesus. Keep coming out each Friday as we try to understand together the bigger question: WHO IS GOD?

THIS FRIDAY…

see you @ 7PM

PLAY: More TRIVIA and CHOCOLATE (this time about ASHLEE…come prepared!), quality chill time, and–several gaming options…gym sports, foosball, pool, board/card games etc.

LISTEN: Ashlee will be leading and sharing with us!

DISCUSS: SMALL GROUPS! What do you think about what Ashlee shared about the idea of following Jesus? How can you help each other follow Jesus this week? What questions do you have? Ask questions, discuss your thoughts and share what your week was like.

EAT: And, finally, tasty snacks and drinks will be available for consumption.

@ 9PM, the doors close.

Ashlee fought a bear once. At camp. Or on a retreat. The details are fuzzy, but what’s true is she has unparalleled strength and bear-intimidation skills. Kinda like this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbm01JovNKo

Remember to bring your RETREAT permission forms and payment! Witness Ashlee fight a bear!

Peace,

Michelle

KNOX YOUTH WINTER RETREAT

knoxcamp — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:47:11 +0000

Be there.

Peter is a dutch pop star?! What?!

knoxcamp — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:14:11 +0000

Hey friends,

See you tomorrow @ KNOX, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3rd!!!

This week we start exploring the idea of what it means to follow Jesus. Keep coming out each Friday as we try to understand together the bigger question: WHO IS GOD?

THIS FRIDAY…

see you @ 7PM

PLAY: More TRIVIA and CHOCOLATE (this time about PETER…come prepared!), quality chill time, and–several gaming options…gym sports, foosball, pool, board/card games etc.

LISTEN: Peter will be leading and sharing with us! INCLUDING: “Follow Jesus”, the second video in the Francis Chan video series.

DISCUSS: SMALL GROUPS! What do you think about what Peter and Francis Chan shared about the idea of following Jesus? What questions do you have? Ask questions, discuss your thoughts and share what your week was like.

EAT: And, finally, tasty snacks and drinks will be available for consumption.

@ 9PM, the doors close.

Did you know that Peter is a dutch pop star? With back-up dancers and everything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HZoDrm-rW8

His first hit is entitled ”It is always spring in the eyes of the dentist assistant”

Remember to bring your RETREAT permission forms and payment! IT’S GONNA BE EPIC!

Peace,

Michelle

fj

knoxcamp — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:12:20 +0000

This February: looking at what it really means to follow Jesus.

This Friday @ sr.high youth group…

knoxcamp — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:01:12 +0000

Hey everyone!

I am happy to announce that RETREAT permission forms are now available! See you tomorrow @ KNOX, FRIDAY JANUARY 27th!!!

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK exploring the idea of Fearing God. NEXT WEEK: Follow Jesus? Keep coming out each Friday as we try to understand together the bigger question: WHO IS GOD?

THIS FRIDAY…

see you @ 7PM

PLAY: More TRIVIA and CHOCOLATE (this time about CAROLE…come prepared!), quality chill time, and–several gaming options…gym sports, foosball, pool, board/card games etc.

LISTEN: Carole will be leading and sharing with us! INCLUDING: reviewing clips from the first vid in the Francis Chan video series.

DISCUSS: SMALL GROUPS! What do you think about what Carole and Francis Chan shared about God? What questions do you have?

Ask questions, discuss your thoughts and share what your week was like.

EAT: And, finally, tasty snacks and drinks will be available for consumption, including a CAKE to celebrate January birthdays! (Justin, Carole, Sammy…lookin’ at you!)

@ 9PM, the doors close.

THE RETREAT IS COMING!! REGISTER NOW! Only 35 spots available and it’s open to your friends and teens who have attended Knox camp. This could be you March 2-4. We need YOU to recreate this video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgxzSyTKFek

Attached is the retreat medical release form and information sheet. Print it out, get your parents to sign it, and hand it in tomorrow with your payment!

Peace,

Michelle

KNOX Youth/Pre-Knox Camp RETREAT!

knoxcamp — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:07:36 +0000

Hi friends!

I’m happy to announce that permission forms are now available for the winter retreat!

This is open to anyone between the ages of 12-17 (grades 7-12) who has been part of Knox youth group and/or KNOX CAMPS!!! Friends are also welcome!

There are only 35 spots available to students, so hurry and register NOW!

For full registration/permission forms and info sheet, email: michelle@knoxtoronto.org

(online registration available soon)

Here’s the important info:

Knox Youth/Pre-Knox Camp Winter Retreat 2012

Themes: “Who is God?” And “What am I holding onto?”

Exploring questions about God and what it means to surrender to him, with special guest speaker, Jesse James from Youth Unlimited.

Where: Ontario Pioneer Camp

942 Clearwater Lake Road RR 2
Port Sydney, ON

P0B 1L0

When: March 2-4 (Friday-Sunday)

Meeting place: Knox Presbyterian Church, 5:00pm
Note: Students should provide their own dinner
Arriving back at Knox on March 4th, 4:30pm

Cost: Early bird pricing, register by Sunday February 5^th – $50 (wow!)

(If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Knox Presbyterian Church)

Regular pricing after early bird date: $65 (still amazing!)

(If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Knox Presbyterian Church)

LAST DAY TO REGISTER with payment: Thursday, February 16^th

Registration and payment can be submitted to the Knox church office, addressed to Michelle de Koning, in order that it be placed in my mailbox
Register online: www.knoxyouth.wordpress.com/retreatregistration
***There are only 35 spots available for students. Hurry and register NOW!

What to bring:

Bible, journal, pens/pencils, water bottle
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo)
Cold weather clothes (3 long pants, long johns, 2 sweaters/sweatshirts, toque, mittens/gloves, long sleeve t-shirts, t shirts, underwear, long socks)
Cold weather sleeping bag (outside temperature at night can dip to -24 °C)
Indoor slippers/shoes, outdoor boots & winter jacket

Optional:

Bell telephone card (Please do not bring cell phones as there is no service at camp and they may get lost or stolen.)
A camera (please don’t send expensive cameras as they may be lost or damaged.)

What not to bring:

Electronics (we’re trying to build COMMUNITY)
Weapons (I doubt any of you would…but just sayin’)
Drugs (alcohol, cigarettes, other non-medicinal drugs)
If any of these items are found, they will be collected immediately.

WE NEED YOU AT THE RETREAT TO RECREATE THIS VIDEO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgxzSyTKFek

30 Hour Famine!

knoxcamp — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:00:51 +0000

So, we just had our first 30 Hour Famine Meeting (thanks, Michelle Quaye, for being able to stick around!). It was pretty awesome! There’s some great stuff lined up for that night (April 16-17) including a competition btwn youth groups to see who raised the most amount of money per person on average.

The goal is $150 per person, and while I know that sounds like a lot, we CAN do it!

Save the date, get involved, eat nothing, do something!