Transitions

Trisha Engelke has accepted a fulltime position at Marketing Concepts.  Therefore, she has resigned her position as Director of the River of Hope Youth Center.  We are grateful to Trisha for the gifts and talents she brought to the position.  The article below describes some of the wonderful ways Trisha was able to utilize her abilities at the Center.

We ask God's blessings to be upon Trisha and her family as she makes this transition in her life.  The youth will be honoring Trisha on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 6:15 pm.  Fortunately, Trisha and her family will continue to be members of Hope Presbyterian Church.

Please keep our young people in your prayers as the Personnel Committee and Session work to address the staffing needs of our congregation.  If you have a passion for our youth, please consider sharing your life with them on Wednesday evenings.  We are hoping to develop a youth leadership team.  These individuals will gather with the youth on Wednesday evenings.  The Sr. High will begin meeting each Wednesday night at 6:15 pm beginning September 15th.

Summer at the River Of Hope Youth Center

Summer is the time of year we all look forward to: school's out, families gather, travel, camping, boating, the list goes on.  Before we know it, Fall is here, and we find ourselves reflecting on all we experienced and enjoyed.

I wanted to share with everyone what an amazing summer we had at the River of Hope Youth Center.  Two programs where offered for teens to be involved in: "Fun Night" and "Break Out".  Each Wednesday night was "Fun Night" from 5:00 - 8:00 pm when we made dinner together and enjoyed all the activities the building offers.  We shared many laughs and made some awesome memories as we gathered each week.  I am convinced that pasta and cookies are staple foods in a teen's diet!

I also offered a "Break Out" group every other Friday afternoon.  Teens would meet at the Youth Center or at our activity destination for an afternoon of fun and food.  Dinner and a movie, a picnic at the beach, making waves at the Aquatic Center, bowling and burgers, a friendly game of mini golf, just to name a few of the activities we enjoyed on our Friday's out.

We rocked the evening away on family night at Sonshine Festival.  Great music, awesome friends and beautiful weather this evening was definitely a highlight of the summer for many of the teens who had never experienced Sonshine.  We saddled-up at the Kandiyohi County Fair, spending the evening which was miserably HOT, enjoying the rides, food and some amazing bull-riding.  As we drove back to the Youth Center that night and recapped our evening, we all agreed it was well worth every sticky moment.

This summer was truly filled with amazing relationships and unforgettable moments that will be cherished.

Fall Blessings,
Trisha

River of Hope Youth Center

What’s available for your teen grades 9-12 in September:

 T.A.G. - Sr. High will begin meeting each Wednesday night from
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. beginning September 15th.

 Fun Night move’s to Monday’s after school.
We will continue to meet once a week in the Youth Center.
Join us each Monday 3:30 - 5:30p.m.
Student’s can ride bus #2 to Youth Center.
Snacks, games, movies and FUN, remember to invite your friends!

 Break Out Group
We will meet one Friday a month for dinner, good conversation and an activity in the community!
Friday, September 24th:  after school - 5:30 p.m.
Bowling and snacks/dinner at the New London Bowling alley.
We will walk over as a group after school.
Please pick up your teen at the New London bowling alley at 5:30 p.m.
Please bring money for this activity.

Contact Cathy for more information.