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Reflections: Fall Youth Retreat as Sacred Ground
The Fall Youth Retreat is a holy sacred event. Don’t let the photos of silly faces fool you – taking our youth away for a weekend each fall is one of the most transformative, radical acts we do in youth ministry. There is something about getting away – something holy about leaving behind every weight and the sin that clings so closely – so that we might pause, reflect, grow, connect.
To Our Seniors by Phil Collier
TO OUR 2011 SENIORS
by Phil Collier, 11th-12th Grade Bible Study Leader
What is it about a high school graduation that makes us stop and take stock? Grabs us by the throat and sometimes brings tears? Is it the ceremonies? The celebrations? A sense of achievement?
My Turn: Working as Summer Youth Ministry Intern
Anna Holladay recalls her experience as last summer's Youth Ministry Intern
Applications available now for Summer 2011 Internships - Due February 15
"Working as a youth ministry intern allowed me to experience ministry as a career in a very real way. Being a role model and leader to the youth was a responsibility that I took very seriously and came to love. Last summer gave me a chance to understand the work behind the scenes like planning events as well as being an important part of the youth's lives. It was an amazing, thought-provoking, and life-giving summer!."
Read about Holly's experience as the Children's Ministry Intern here
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: For the second year, Highland will be hosting a Children’s Ministry Intern and a Youth Ministry Intern for summer 2011! These internships are designed for Highland’s college-age young adults who are interested in exploring what it means to serve in a congregation with children and youth. The job descriptions, application, and reference form are available here on our website. Applications are due to Carol Harston and Renee Purtlebaugh by Tuesday, February 15.
