Greetings everyone. 2009 has flown out the window, and 2010 has bestowed upon us. The Youth Committee had its first 2010 meeting on Jan, 12^th, 2010. Denis started the meeting with a reading from John 17. After his discussion about the passage, we got right down to business.

Many new things are envisioned for this year.

Leader’s Retreat

• One of the things that we have planned is the leader’s retreat that will happen this weekend, Friday through Sunday – January 22-24. Once a year, all leaders and helpers get together to develop new activities for entire youth of SSBC, and to have some fun and interact with each other. We will also have a guest speaker to talk about discipleship. The price for the retreat is $30 which is due to me (Yana Chuprov). If you cannot afford to pay, but know that you should go, funding can be provided, but you must talk to Denis. Eligibility for the retreat is anyone who is active with the youth, or whoever wants to be active. You must let me know by this Tuesday, since I am the one that is making the list of everyone going. Currently, we have 18 people who are registered to go, and the list is still growing. We will have another youth committee meeting this Tuesday (Jan. 19^th) to discuss the leaders retreat. Anyone who is going to the retreat or interested, you are welcome to attend.

Membership meeting

• Denis mentioned that we will have a church membership meeting for the whole church on Sunday, January 31. All members are required to attend.

New Year

• We have discussed the New Year celebration that we had on the night of December 31^st. we talked about the good and the bad and what could have been done to make it better. Things like:
  • The bad:
    • Disorganization
    • Some parts of the program
  • The good:
    • Decorations
    • The price ( $30 before December 23^rd, $40 after)
    • Some parts of the program were really good
    • Participation of the youth
  • Plans for the future:
    • Work on the program to make it better
    • Have youth be more active with the program
    • Group members get discounts if they participate in the program
    • Have teams doing stuff for new years, and not a few people doing everything at once. (For example, a team for organization, video, lights, photos, music, etc.)

Crusades

• This year, we want the numbers of crusades to increase. To have 3 to 4 crusades. We will be talking about the destinations a little later on in the year.

Summer Camp

• This year, we have reserved the spot near Shasta Lake for 10 days. We will be having 2 camps this year – a High School and College camp. Campers in High School are allowed only in the high school camp. College age campers may attend either camp if they like. We will have more information later in the year.

Monday Bible Study

• Unfortunately, Leo K, who wonderfully led our Bible studies every Monday, will be leaving us after he finishes the book of Luke. He will be moving back to Bryte. If anyone knows who is willing to take over his service, please let Denis know. Leo is a great leader, and will be missed greatly.

Wednesday small Groups

• We have discussed Wednesday Youth Groups and what we can do to make them better. Committee members and guests mentioned that they liked how all the groups got together before the lesson and after in the main gym. Also, the lesson plan will be looked over, and see to it if we can make any changes.

Invitations

• Our youth was invited to visit a rehabilitation center. The date is still unknown, but will be discussed during the Leader’s Retreat.

Suggestions

• Denis asked if there were any suggestions for the youth ministry.
  • Commitment
    • Whoever began something in the youth, must stick to it and not quit.
    • Also, if possible, do not start many things, but rather, stay to whatever God calls you to, and see it through.
  • Spiritual
    • Focus more on the Spiritual food.
    • Random activities for youth are really great, but we must also give youth its spiritual food.
  • Leaders
    • A suggestion came in to have a leader’s prayer.
    • Whoever is active in the youth already knows that participating in the youth is hard, but it is very enjoyable if you are doing what God called you to do. Any prayers for all the leaders, helpers, and anyone who is currently active in our youth will be greatly appreciated.