YOUTH WORKS 2013

HELIX Y O U T H M I S S I O N S M I N I S T R Y

EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND CHANGE.

DEADLINES

Life moves at a fast pace and we all know the mail piles up.

We need students to sign up by April 1st. It would help us if we

had registered adult volunteers by May 1st. The sooner the

better.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We also need businesses and individuals to get behind our

fundraising efforts. We are currently looking for sponsors who

could donate gift cards or materials. If you have a business that

would consider being part of this service project, please let us

know. 815-235-2824 or kevin.eckert@comcast.net

Our event coordinators will be happy to discuss this opportunity

with you. Once again we truly need both private and business

donations. We would love to add your name and company

logo to our event T-shirts.

HELP US DO MORE

HOW

TO GET

INVOLVED

815.235.2824 OFFICE 815.218.0286 DIRECTOR

WWW.STJOHNUCCFREEPORT.ORG

1010 S. Park BLVD. Freeport, IL 61032

HELIX Y o u t h M i s s i o n s M i n i s t r y

HELIX YOUTH

MINISTRY IS

LEADING THE WAY

FOR YOUTH TO

THRIVE THROUGH

POSITIVE

DIRECTION.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 9AM STUDENTS ARRIVE AT ST. JOHN UCC

9:15AM GROUP FORMATION & LEADER ASSIGNMENT

9:30-10:30AM SHUTTLE TO WORK SITES

10-10:30AM BEGIN WORK

NOON LUNCH (AT WORK SITES)

3PM WRAP UP WORKSITE

3PM-4PM STUDENTS RETURN TO ST. JOHN UCC

4PM PICK-UP : STUDENTS WILL GO HOME. WE HOPE STUDENTS DISCUSS THE DAY’S ACTIVITIES WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND GET CLEAN.

7 PM DANCE & LOCK-IN: RETURN FOR AN ACTION PACTED EVENING OF DANCING , MUSIC AND FUN.

10 PM EVENING DISCUSSION

11 PM SET UP TENTS (STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING TENTS IF THEY HAVE THEM)

MIDNIGHT: LIGHTS OUT (SLEEP)

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 8AM RISE & SHINE, GIVE GOD THE GLORY GLORY

8-9:30AM TENT TAKEDOWN & BREAKFAST

9:30-10:30AM SHUTTLE TO WORKSITES

10-10:30AM BEGIN WORKING

NOON LUNCH (ON WORK SITES)

3PM WRAP UP WORKSITE

3PM-4PM RETURN TO CHURCH

4PM FINAL GROUP DISCUSSION

5PM STUDENT PICK UP

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Last year we raised enough funding to rehab the basketball

courts at Carl Sandburg. That was a big challenge and this

year we are looking to do more. On June 26th & 27th we

will be getting dirty for God. We will be assembling a group

of 50 youth to work on 5 – 8 worksites right here in

Freeport, IL. We are looking for youth from 5th thru 12th

grade. We are also looking for Adult leadership and

Corporate sponsorship. We plan to use registration fees

along with private and corporate donations to make a big

impact in our community. It’s amazing how a newly planted

flower bed can raise someone's spirits. With many hands

we can accomplish much work, Much Youth Works!

Consider becoming part of this amazing ministry. The kids

will have a great time and make some awesome memories.

Many youth haven’t had an opportunity to give back on such

a large scale. With your help and support we might just

change a few lives and grow more than some beautiful

flowers.

PROVIDING YOUTH WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR

PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS.

YOUTH WORKS 2013 FUN STUFF

This event will also have a dance party on the first night. We

have enjoyed the music provided by Corey Engel at our

annual Halloween Lock-in and have decided to bring him

back for this event. The church will be setup for an evening

of fun and music for all who sign up to participate.

FAMILY STLE

After the first day of work, students will go home for a few

hours to shower, change and enjoy a meal at home. Our

hope is that students will use this time to prepare for the next

day as well as inform families of all they accomplished on

day one.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE

We want all our Helix students to participate. If the $50

registration fee is an issue, Please contact Kevin Eckert and

arrangements will be made.

DJ PROVIDED BY TIME WARP

ENTERTAINMENT

PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC

Our HELIX youth ministry wants to step out and live our faith.

We want to find the needs in our community and do all we can

to meet them. Our HELIX Youth Missions ministry will be

looking for ways we can give back. Maybe you know someone

in need of simple home repairs or beautification projects. Maybe

your organization is short handed and could use some

assistance. Please contact The Director of Children & Youth

Ministries, Kevin Eckert in the office at 815-235-2824 or by

email kevin.eckert@comcast.net.

HONOR

ENGAGE

LISTEN

INCLUDE

EXAMPLE

HELIX YOUTH MINISTRY

EMPOWERS ADOLESCENTS WITH THE

KNOWLEDGE, AND AWARENESS TO TAKE A

PROACTIVE ROLE IN IMPROVING THEIR LIVES

AND THE COMMUNITY THEY CARE ABOUT.

INFORM US | AN OPPORTUNITY FOR

GROWTH AND CHANGE

SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A YOUTH MISSIONS MINISTRY.