Picture - Holy Cross and Redeemer youth and leaders who participated in in the 2009 Oklahoma Osage Indian Reservation Mission Trip.

Holy Cross Youth

The Youth at Holy Cross, led by Kellie Wilson & many volunteers, are very active in our parish. They meet every Sunday morning at 10 AM and every Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM.  They go on several mission trips and field trips throughout the year.  Should you desire any additional information about this ministry please contact Kellie at youth@holycrossep.org or call the church office at 864-967-7470.

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS

The Holy Cross event registration form can be found here.

(any registrations submitted for non Holy Cross related events may be deleted)

Online Suggestion Form - We now have a way to submit comments or suggestions anonymously online.  Do you have a suggestion for improvement?  Did you see something you didn't like or a way to do it differently?  You can access the form here and submit your suggestions.

Holy Cross Episcopal Church Youth Announcements

PANCAKE SUPPER -- FEBRUARY 21st!

Join us at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 205 E. College St., Simpsonville, SC, for our annual Pancake Supper, February 21, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This is a youth sponsored event to raise money for their mission trip this summer.  We will be celebrating Mardi Gras with food, family fun and fellowship.  Please call the church office at 967-7470 to make reservations. We are asking $5 per person or no more than $10 for families of three or more.

E.D.G.E. YOUTH GROUP 

Wednesday nights in the Parish Hall from 6:30-8pm, unless otherwise specified. 6th - 12th graders are invited to join us. Dinner will be served. For more information, please contact Kellie Wilson at 967-7470 or youth@holycrossep.org.

Upcoming topics/activities include:

·         Feb. 1st:           "Bill"

·         Feb 8th:            "You are the light of the world."

·         Feb 15th:          "Unless you become like a child."

·         Feb 22nd:          Youth will attend the Ash Wednesday service together.

·         Feb 29th:          Progressive dinner, off property.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday mornings from 10-11am in the Meeting Hall

Youth are invited to participate in Bible lessons/discussions.

For more information, contact Kellie Wilson at 967-7470 or youth@holycrossep.org.

Upcoming lessons/discussions will be based on the topic: "Smart Decisions."

·         Jan. 29th:          "What if I'm scared?"

·         Feb 5th:            "What if everyone's doing it?"

·         Feb 12th:          "Can I really hear God?"

·         Feb 19th:          "Isn't it my money?"

·         Feb 26th:          "Can't I just watch TV?"

YOUTH LEADER WORKSHOP

Saturday, January 28th

Disciple Development Coaching One Day Workshop at Holy Cross January 28, 2012, 9am-4pm.  ALL YOUTH LEADERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!!!

SOUP KITCHEN

Sunday, January 29th

Youth will attend the 8:00 am service together (required!) and then go to the Project Host Soup Kitchen to prepare and serve lunch. Afterwards, we will go to Fuddrucker’s, and return to the church by 3pm. Please bring money for lunch. All participants must have an Individual Registration Form on file. Forms may be downloaded at www.holycrossep.org.

To participate, please contact Kellie at 483-1160 or youth@holycrossep.org.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY COLLECTION

February 5th at all services

While the weather is getting colder and we are warm at home, some people are homeless and without basic necessities. The youth and DOK will be conducting a blanket, children’s underwear (new only, please), and shoe drive for the homeless in Greenville County in conjunction with our Souper Bowl Collection. These items may be dropped off at the Souper Bowl table in the Narthex or monetary donations may be placed in the Souper Bowl Soup Pots immediately following Sunday services on February 5th. For more information, contact Kellie at 967-7470 or youth@holycrossep.org . Youth and DOK members who would like to help with the collection should contact Skye Rogers at 646-472-4751 or skyblue1218@aol.com.

SKI TRIP

Youth who have paid to go on the ski trip February 10-12 should be at the church by 4:30 on Friday, February 10th. Youth should be sure to pack the following: warm clothes that can be worn in layers while on the slope, toiletries (including deodorant and toothpaste), hat or ear muffs appropriate for snow skiing, sunglasses or ski goggles, ski gloves, winter jacket, ski bib or ski pants, warm socks, shoes with good traction for walking around the ski slope, money for dinner on Friday night, lunch on Sunday, and for any snacks or souvenirs they want to purchase over the weekend. We should be home around 1:30 pm on Sunday. For more information, contact Kellie at 483-1160 or youth@holycrossep.org .

MISSION TRIP DATES AND DEADLINES

January 8th       Mission Trip Meeting                                                       12:30-2:30pm   

February 19th    Mission Trip Meeting                                                       12:30-2:30pm

February 21st    Pancake Supper Fundraiser                                             4:30-9pm

March 4th          2nd deposit of $50 due  

March 16th        Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser                                            4:30-9pm

March 18th        Mission Trip Meeting                                                       12:30-2:30pm

March 31st        Car Wash Fundraiser                                                      9am-2pm

April 14th          Car Wash Fundraiser                                                      9am-2pm

April 15th          Mission Trip Meeting                                                       12:30-2:30pm

May 6th             Final payment of $18 due           

May 18th-19th   Yard Sale and Lock-In Fundraiser                                    4:30pm Friday - 4pm Saturday

May 20th           Mission Trip Meeting (parents attendance required)           12:30-2:30pm

June 17th          Mission Trip Commissioning                                            11:15am

June 24th          Depart for trip                                                                4am

June 29th          Return from trip                                                             11pm

July 8th             Post-trip Meeting                                                            12:30-2:30pm

July 22nd           Post-trip Presentation                                                     7:30am-12:30pm          

UPCOMING YOUTH RETREATS

If you have questions please contact Jill Swinden at 399-4492 or hswinden@peoplepc.com or Kellie Wilson at 967-7470 or youth@holycrossep.org.

·         DYLTC:   (February 3^rd through February 5^th, 2012) at Camp Bob, Kanuga.  DYLTC is for youth in grades 10th-12th. The event cost is $75.  The Diocesan Youth Leadership Training Conference is designed around teaching skills and developing leadership.  Workshops and speakers are selected based on the theme of the event which is developed by the DYLTC design team.  The format has varied over the years and has been structured around workshops, theme presentations, and an event speaker.  This event runs from Friday at 7:00pm through Sunday at 1Pm.

·         Happening #67:  (March 23^rd – March 25^th, 2012). The cost is $120. Happening is a weekend event for youth in grades 10th–12th which is focused on encountering Christ within community and learning how to strengthen our relationship with Christ and others.  The weekend is structured on a program which is governed by the National Happening Committee.

·         Jr. High Spring Retreat: New Beginnings:  (April 27^th – April 29^th, 2012) is offered to youth in grades 6th–8th.  The cost is $75.  This program, which is rooted in the tradition of Happening and Cursillo, is based on presenting the basics of Christianity and how we use that faith to guide our life.  Talks are given throughout the weekend by youth and adults on various subjects; friends, family, peer pressure, the church, Jesus, and sharing your faith.  Participants have the opportunity to share their response in small groups. Interspersed between talks are times for games, hanging out with friends, and large group activities.  The event runs from Friday at 6:00pm to Sunday at 1:00pm.

SUPPORT OUR YOUTH BY SHOPPING AT BILO!

Bi-Lo boostersplus cards are now available on the credenza in the narthex.

Take one card to your local Bi-Lo store (even if you have done this in the past, please get a card because a new card needs to be scanned each year). The store needs to scan the card one time and then every time you use your regular Bi-Lo card for the next year, the youth group will receive a donation from Bi-Lo.

For more information, contact Kellie at 967-7470 or youth@holycrossep.org.