Holy Trinity Youth Blog

Officially Leaving (but not going far)

2009-11-29T20:19:00.001-06:00

Well, it's official. After five and a half years at Holy Trinity Anglican Church as the Youth Pastor, I am moving on.

Let me say first and foremost that I really don't know what to say! How do you sum up the thoughts and feelings and experience of over 5 years in a paragraph? I can try to say what an honor and a privilege it has been working with you, learning with you, and in many cases watching you grow up. I've loved the opportunity to share my passion and my faith with you, and I'm so thankful for the time we've spent together. I have so many photos that I cherish, of Youth Quake and all-nighters and trips and events. All the silly and weird things that we've done. And you've all taught me so much more than you can ever know, and I'm so grateful for that.

I will say that it is very difficult to turn the page here and start a new chapter of my life. This has been a very difficult decision for me, and I want to make it clear that I really will miss all of you so very much. In the end, this is a good opportunity for me and my family, and I do believe that God is calling me to this new work.

I am moving on, and someone new will likely come along to fill my place, just as I came in to fill someone else's. I hope that all of you that are still around after me will show the new person the same honesty, love, and enthusiasm that you blessed me with!

For those of you who want to stay in contact, I'd love that! I'll still get emails and I'll still be on facebook (heck, it's not like I'm leaving Winnipeg or even the downtown! My new office is three blocks from the church!). And if me and Janie and Corrina haven't seen you in a while, why not stop by the church for one of our Christmas services? It'd be great to see you there.

Officially I'll be working until Christmas Eve, and after that I'll be down the street at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, getting youth and young adults involved with Food Justice and Ending Hunger!

Hey, does anybody have time for one more Rock Band night at the church? I could bring nachos.

God bless each and every one of you! And I'll see you around!
Sincerely,
Dave Colvinson

Coffee Update: Volunteer Needed!

2009-10-20T08:27:00.002-06:00

Maybe you can help.

This Wednesday Night (Oct 21) is our church Vestry Meeting (church leadership), and I'm hoping someone will be able to come and help me present the idea of switching to Fair Trade Coffee. The meeting starts at 6:30 and it would just be a brief time at the beginning. It would be great just to have someone like yourself from the congregation to show the Vestry that this an issue that is important to parishioners.

Here's what I have: I went to Ten Thousand Villages and got a big display of Level Ground coffee, as well as their promise for tax-free coffee at a 10% discount for the church. I also got a DVD, pamphlettes and info. The switch would mean better tasting coffee grown by fairly-paid farmers and their families.

Please let me know, by phone, email or blog comment, if you can come this Wednesday!

Responsible Coffee

2009-10-01T09:57:00.002-06:00

Something has been on my heart for some time, and I post this here in hopes that perhaps you feel the same. A while ago I came across a verse in the book of James that stopped me in my tracks, and I'd like to share it with you.

James 5:4
For listen! Hear the cries of the field workers whom you have cheated of their pay. The wages you held back cry out against you. The cries of those who harvest your fields have reached the ears of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.

And immediately I thought of the coffee I enjoy every morning. Am I cheating the worker? Shouldn't I do something about that? All the more so, shouldn't our church?

All around the world people struggle to make a decent life for themselves and their families. Economic turmoil and climate change have made basic survival very difficult for many people. But on top of this, when workers do not recieve addecuit pay for thier goods and services, how can they possibly survive? So now Janie and I buy fair trade coffee for our home. It costs more, but I know the extra money is actually making it back to the hands of the growers, which is great. It's not much, but it's something.

Is this something that you think about to? Do unfair wages stir your passion? If so, please consider joining with me to partition the leadership of the church to change the coffee we buy for the church. I would like to gather the number (how much more it would cost, etc) and make a brief presentation to the Vestry. But it would mean so much more coming from you, or several of you, than it would from me.

This is a small step that I think could make a big difference. Please leave a comment or email me if you'd like to talk more about this.
-Dave C

To see the PWRDF's information page on Fair Trade, click here.
To learn more about one Fair Trade coffee initiative, supported by MCC, click here.

2009-06-03T19:30:00.002-06:00

Hey All,

Can you help me out? The church just bought a bunch of these MASSIVE AND AWESOME LASER GUNS, and I need some help testing them out.

Say, Friday night at the church? 6:30? Please bring an friend to increase the awesome (Mike, I’m looking at you).

These things are ridiculously cool, and I found them ridiculously cheap.
Team Mode, dot scope, pump-action shot gun mode, rumble, etc, etc!

Let me know if you can make it
-Dave

Nintournamentendo!

2009-05-14T14:26:00.003-06:00

The countdown is on! Just over 24 hours 'til our Nintournamentendo!

We will feature:
All FIVE Nintendo Home Consoles

Dozens and dozens of games spanning 20 Years of Nintendo History

Midnight Lazer Challenge

Pizza and snacks

Tournament Play

Some of our tournament prizes include:

An Original 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo Power Magazine: May issue
1500 Nintendo Wii Points
Nintendo Klik-Its
Posters, Candies, etc.

See you there!

Nintournamentendo!

2009-05-13T15:59:00.004-06:00

In case you needed another reason to come, check out our latest decoration for our NINTOURNAMENTENDO (Guys Night Nintendo Tournament):

100% Paper and tape. For scale's sake, that's an origianl NES gamepad in the frame below. Sorry about the terrible quality pic.

Are you comeing? Let us know!

Friday, May 15-16 at Holy Trinity Winnipeg
Guys grades 7-12

Youth Quake Countdown

2009-02-04T19:16:00.003-06:00

Hey everyone,

Check out our new Youth Quake countdown!

Are you ready? Do you have to book off work? Get your homework done ahead of time? Have you prayed about our trip? Time is ticking!

Back in the Saddle

2009-01-27T21:50:00.003-06:00

Hello everyone out there in the blogosphere, it's time to get this site back up on it's feet.

Coming Soon: Photos from our awesome retreat at Bird River Bible Camp

Update: The broken link to the YOUTH QUAKE site has been fixed. Check it out!

Next Event: Youth Group this Friday, 6:30 at the Church

It's Hot in Winnipeg

2008-11-04T14:22:00.002-06:00

What do you guys think of this weather?! MAN! I am LOVING IT!
What have you been doing?

The Big Snit

2008-09-27T18:31:00.001-06:00

For those of you who were at youth on Friday and were wondering about this,
here it is.

The Big Snit by Richard Condie (1985)

Friday Night Youth

2008-09-25T13:51:00.006-06:00

The word of the day is "hiatus".

Sorry about last week's hiatus. This week Youth Group is happening at the church from 6:30 'til 9:30. Grades 9-12 as always, bring a friend and I'll buy you pizza sometime. This week we will not be on hiatus.

We're going to try Friday Nights this year 'cause it makes it way easier to do joint events with other groups (which are fun and awesome).

What will we be doing this week? Did DAve perhaps order the group one of THESE?

No, no I didn't. But it's still pretty cool, ain't it?

Kid in The Claw

2008-08-11T12:02:00.001-06:00

BBQ n' Such

2008-07-23T14:13:00.004-06:00

Okay, so plans are made to be broken, right? That's what they say?
So here's the NEW plan:

BBQ n' Such at Dave and Janie's
Friday, 6pm
Trip to Vimy Ridge park for Ultimate or something afterwards.
Call DAve for more info!
Football BBQ will be rescheduled

Football BBQ this Friday

2008-07-21T13:30:00.003-06:00

Football BBQ (but not bbq'd footballs) this FRIDAY:
Food and fun on a Friday Night.
5:30ish on Friday at the Still's
Call DAve for more info.
All Holy Trinity Youths invited

Swim Night

2008-05-15T14:13:00.002-06:00

Yikes! It's been a while since we used the ol' Blog!

Swim Night
Friday May 16th
7pm at Pan Am Pool
Meet Dave at 630 SHARP if you need a ride

Um... do I need to point out that you should bring a towel and swimsuit?

Banana/Pizza Night

2008-03-07T15:12:00.002-06:00

I promise I won't make you sing this song.
Holy Trinity. 5:30. Games and silliness and pizza. And Bananas.

YQ & Mini YQ

2008-02-07T13:16:00.000-06:00

YQ UPDATE:
1. PLEASE insure all forms are in ASAP! (this means you!)
2. We WILL have a sleep over at the church on Thursday, Feb 21, starting at 8pm. This is for all YQ attendees because we are leaving SO early in the morning! And yes, this is a SLEEPING event, so great ready for some serious snoozing.

YOUTH TREMOR: the All New Mini YQ!
1. Friday, 6:30 to Saturday, 8am.
2. Includes Wall Climbing : MUST HAVE SIGNED WAIVER (check your email)

No youth Saturday Night.

YUTH.

2008-01-11T15:50:00.000-06:00

Youth this saturday, as always. Movies and games, low key and easy.
6:30 at the church.
PLUS we'll be talking about our annual trip to YOUTH QUAKE 08, so you won't wanna miss it!-

Hey! LAser Challenge next weekend! Tell your buds!

Youth QUAKE 2008!

2008-01-07T10:04:00.000-06:00

the Youth Quake link on the sidebar has been updated (oops) so head over to the YQ 2008 page and check things out!

I really think our group had an amazing time last year. I felt that we had a chance to meet with God there and I really saw so many of you take a good long look at things in life that matter most, and in my book that's AWESOME.

I'll be looking for registration forms really soon! So mark your calendars for Feb 22-24 (!!!) and we'll be on our way!

Youth this Sat

2008-01-03T15:57:00.000-06:00

Youth Group this Saturday, Special Announcement:

Skating at the Forks

-Dress Warm—We’re going to be outside in January! (forecast is good, but still)

-Meet at the church for 6:30

-Bring skates if you got ‘em, if not I can rent you a pair

-Try not to mock your beloved youth leader as he makes of fool of himself attempting to stay at least 50% vertical.

Mini Donuts available for $.

Back from Newfoundland

2007-11-29T12:58:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone!
Here is my official update on our trip to Newfoundland and Corrina's second Cochlear Implant Surgery.

Here's the Short version:
Corrina is well.
Surgery went great.
People took good care of us.

More details below!

Corrina's surgery went really well. She was calm going in and coming out, the surgeon said everything went perfectly, and she is healing up super fast. Anyone who knows Corrina knows that she's a very active little girl not even having a hole drilled in her head or having something poked into her brain can slow her down for long!

Newfoundland is a beautiful place, full of colour and character at every turn. We didn't get to see much more than a few blocks of the downtown (we all got the flu and were kinda stuck indoors! Ew!) but I got a glimpse of the ocean and the harbour and that's good enough for me.

The family we were staying with opened their home to us just because we were fellow believers and they knew we could use the help. They had never met us (and barely knew anything about us) but after reading an email and hearing our story, they welcomed us with open arms. The local church was just as generous, and the doorbell was constantly ringing as people dropped off baked goods and dinners and supplies. It was amazing to see God moving though so many people to bless my family, and I encourage all of us to be as willing to move and act when God leads us!

Corrina will start to hear out of her second ear on Dec 19th, and I believe that will make her the first Manitoban to have 2 cochlear implants. This second ear will help Corrina hear more of the world around her, improve her speech recognition, allow her to localize sound for the first time, and help her to hear more when there is background noise or other distractions.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support through this difficult time. We are so thankful to the Lord for giving us a church family that loves and supports us so much! If you'd like to see more about Cochlear Implants, there's a brief animation below (just click on the picture).

Thanks!
-Dave

Pool Night and Over-Nighter

2007-11-09T15:09:00.000-06:00

You all already know about the Pool Night and Over-Nighter, right? (I mean, it's only this page just a few inches lower!) If you still need more details, look no further.

Pool Night
Friday, Nov 9 (That's TONIGHT!)
Meet at the PanAM pool, 7:00pm, for swimming.
Pick up is at St. Aiden's, 274 Campbell St at 10pm.
Grade 7-12

Over-Nighter
Games, Food and Good times all night long!
Friday, Nov 16 at 7pm 'til Saturday, Nov 17 at 9am.
Here at Holy T.
Grades 9-12 (Sorry Michael)
1 Year Permission Forms are required if you haven't got one in already.
Need a Form? Click HERE

YOUR CALENDAR IS WRONG!

2007-11-02T15:39:00.000-06:00

Just in case you haven't heard, I'm rearranging a TON of events in November because we've got funding for Corrina's Second Surgery! HURRAY! But this means that the BLUE calendars you have are wrong, wrong, WRONG! Don't believe them! They Lie!

So here's a pic of the new calendars, available at the church.

Don't miss this Saturday's event, CHANGE THE WORLD. This one promises to be something new and exciting. Can't wait to see you there!

Friday's Costume Party

2007-10-22T14:48:00.001-06:00

Costume Party at with St. Margret's Youth Group
Friday, Oct 26: 7-10:30pm
St. Margret's Anglican
160 Ethelbert
Grades 7-12

"Come dressed in your best costume for a night of games, prizes, pumpkin carving and treats…or maybe tricks. Prizes for the most creative costume!"

Will Corrina show up in her famous BORG costume? Come and See!

Need a Ride? Contact DAVE.
Taking the Bus? Click HERE and enter "160 Ethelbert"
Driving? Look it up!

Friday's Costume Party

2007-10-22T14:48:00.000-06:00

Costume Party at with St. Margret's Youth Group
Friday, Oct 26: 7-10:30pm
St. Margret's Anglican
160 Ethelbert
Grades 7-12

"Come dressed in your best costume for a night of games, prizes, pumpkin carving and treats…or maybe tricks. Prizes for the most creative costume!"

Will Corrina show up in her famous BORG costume? Come and See!

Need a Ride? Contact DAVE
Taking the Bus? Click HERE and enter "160 Ethelbert"
Driving? Look it up!

NO YOUTH this Saturday

2007-10-19T14:38:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone,

I’ve been looking at my weekend schedule and I have to postpone Youth for this weekend. I’m working almost the ENTIRE weekend, Janie needs my help at home, and I think I’m getting sick.

Instead, we will have our CHANCE THE WORLD event (and I mean that) on SATURDAY, NOV 3, 7pm at the church. Be sure to be there, ‘cause it’s really going to be cool.

Hope this doesn’t mess up your plans.

-Dave

CORN MAZE THIS FRIDAY +Winnipeg Harvest

2007-10-09T07:37:00.000-06:00

EDIT: Download a permission form HERE

This is one of my FAVOURITE events!

Join us for A MAZE IN CORN, Friday Oct 12
Grades 7-12

YOU MUST HAVE A 1 YEAR MEDICAL FORM (SIGNED!) TO ATTEND! It's a safety thing. Let me know if you need one.

Meet at the church for 6:30. We'll be back by 10.
There is No Charge for this event.
Dress for the weather (warm) and bring a flashlight!

+++ Join us in helping WINNIPEG HARVEST on Wednesday Oct 17 +++

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Wednesday, Oct 17 from 5:45 -9:00pm
Meet at the Winnipeg Harvest Table in Polo Park Mall (it's right by Petland on the First Floor)
(or call Dave if you need a ride)
We've been asked by Winnipeg Harvest to help with their Can-Struction Event at Polo Park. We'll be collecting donations, wearing funky Badges, and guarding giant Animal-shaped Can sculptures!

Thankful

2007-10-05T10:37:00.000-06:00

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Click on "comments" below and let us know!

Happy T, everyone one!

2007-10-03T14:46:00.001-06:00

EDIT: MANY EVENTS TO COME SOON! KEEP CHECKING FOR UPDATES!

Happy Thanks Giving, Everyone!
There will No Youth this Weekend, 'cause we'll all be eating Turkey!

Don't miss the Fall Supper!
Massive amounts of amazing food! Full Turkey dinner with all the fixin's!
Saturday, Oct 13th at 5:30
Tickets are limited and available through DAVE. Email me, message me, txt me, WHATEVER. Cost is $12 per adult (over 12), with all funds going to help a church in Jamaica rebuild the roof that the hurricane took. Order your tickets through me, and pay at the door. This is a GREAT event for families, or you can just organize a table with your friends or just sit with me and my family.

(This means no regular youth on Saturday Oct 13th too)

Christian Higher Eduction

2007-09-28T09:09:00.000-06:00

Just in case you're interested:

Christian College and University Fair
October 13
Grant Memorial Baptist Church
1:30 to 4:30

Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC) is announcing the Christian College and University Fairs cross-country tour. Canada’s largest and most comprehensive Christian higher education event will travel to 26 cities across the nation from October 13th to November 20th. www.ccufairs.ca

Laser Challenge Event

2007-09-17T13:54:00.000-06:00

This Saturday will be another one of our FABULOUS Laser Challenge events! Join us from 7:00-9:30pm at the church!

Hey, wouldn't this be a great event to invite a friend out to?

Back to SCHOOOOL + Event

2007-09-04T14:53:00.000-06:00

DONT MISS:
Back to School YOUTH EVENT
7:00pm, Saturday 8th at the church

Lots of phrases in the English Language hold a lot of punch. If you ever hear someone say something like, “I love you” or see a label that says, “Warning: Contents Explosive”, then you’re pretty likely to have an emotional response. But there’s always been one phrase that tops them all: Back to School.

Back to School means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some of you are probably excited; some of you, not so much (some of you are angry for me even bringing up the phrase before the absolute last minute necessary!). But whatever your reaction, one thing is certain: You’re going back, and that means you’ve got a choice to make. How are going to act in school this year? Who are your friends going to be? Who are YOU going to be?

The thing with high school is, you can pretty much be whoever you want. You can decide if you’re a super student, an athlete, a party animal, whatever. You choose who you are everyday by the things you do and don’t do. So here’s a question: what about your faith? Does your faith have anything to do with who you are at school?

God calls us to be his followers seven days a week, 24/7. Not just on Sundays or not just at home. Now I’m not saying you need to run around the halls yelling at people for not going to church (that would be a bad thing) but I am challenging you guys to be a Christian in your own way in your halls and in the classroom. What does that look like? Maybe it’s loving people the way Jesus did (without judging them or belittling them). Maybe its being helpful or volunteering somewhere. Maybe it’s stopping some behaviour that your know you shouldn’t be into. Or maybe it’s just a wiliness to talk about your faith if it comes up in conversation, rather than just sitting quietly or changing the subject. Hey, maybe it’s just inviting friends to come to Youth!

School can be a scary, awful, stressful place, but it can also be amazing, encouraging and even fun. Whatever it is, whatever you do, I hope and pray that you have a fantastic year at school. If you need help around your school this year, either with a volunteer thing or with your homework or whatever, let me know. I’d love to help if I can.

-Dave Colvinson, Holy Trinity

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” Colossians 3:23

PS> Here’s one thing to consider. “See You at the Pole” happens at almost every campus in the country on Wednesday, Sept 26^th. Students gather around their flag poles to pray for their schools. Can you do that? Can you stand in a circle with others (maybe even STRANGERS) and ask God to do good stuff in your school?

Back in Action!

2007-08-23T15:16:00.000-06:00

Edit:
Make sure you check your Facebook Invitations for a Possible Camping overnighter! Didn't get an invite? How rude! Just let me know.

Hey Everyone! I'm back from vacation and I'm better than ever! (Or, at the very least I'm no worse than I was before). It's been a while since I've seen hardly any of you youth-group type people, so I'm officially requesting the PRIVILEGE of your company sometime between now and the start of school. Whether its fries, coffee, a movie, or whatever, I'd like the chance to catch up with YOU and find out how your summers been. So let me know by cell, facebook, blog or ol' fashioned email and we'll set it up. Because I like you guys, and I've missed all y'all!
-Dave

Day Camps

2007-07-20T12:59:00.000-06:00

EDIT: Volunteer Training is from THIS SUNDAY, July 28 from 3:00-4:30 at St Aidan's, 274 Campbell Street274 Campbell Street (just south of Academy). I also have training manuals that you can pick up.

We are still looking for a few great volunteers to help out with the Day Camp at St Aiden's! The dates are Monday, July 30-Saturday, Aug 4 and it promises to be a ton of fun! Training is provided, snacks included and fun times guaranteed or your money back! If you like working with kids and want to know how you can help, contact Dave ASAP!

AMAZING EXTRAVAGANZA!

2007-07-10T13:51:00.000-06:00

It's TIME, Ladies and Gentlemen, for the end of year wrap-up, otherwise known at the AMAZING EXTRAVAGANZA!

This Saturday I will take YOU, the Youth of Holy Trinity, to Thunder Rapids, for hours of Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages and Ice Cream!

This Saturday, July 14
Meet at the church for 4:30
Back at the church for 9:30
(times subject to change, check back here for details)

To come you MUST:
1) Tell me you're coming! Either by email, phone, or in person
2) Have the 1-Year Medical Form signed (ask me if you don't know)
3) Be in Grades 9-12 (including recent Grade 8 Grads and Grade 12 Grads)

I will buy you ice cream when we get there, please feel free to bring CA$H for other food/games.

By the way, if you missed the Coffee House on Saturday then you missed a great time! A big thanks to everyone who came out, especially Graham and Meaghan who helped out in the band. Way 2 Go! Did anyone else drinking the coffee sleep that night? I know didn't.

HABITS, new location PLUS Summer Events:

2007-07-03T11:10:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone,

Starting this week, I thought it would be fun to start having our Thursday evening HABITS group at Me and Janie's Apartment. Same time, 7:30-9:00, but now just a few blocks away. For those of you who don't know, HABITS evenings are for getting to know God and each other. Grades 9-12 (including those of you going in to grade 9!). For directions to our apartment, please email me or phone ('cause I don't really want to post it online!)

ALSO: There will be NO YOUTH GROUP THIS SATURDAY, as I am making plans for NEXT WEEK'S AMAZING EXTRAVAGANZA! Also aslo, don't forget about the Coffee House Service, this Sunday at the Church. All ages Coffee House Worship Service, starts at 7pm

See you soon!
-Dave

Thursday HABITS

2007-06-27T13:02:00.001-06:00

Hey all,
This Thursday we're back in business. Hope to see you at 7:30!
-Dave

This Week:

2007-06-22T14:49:00.000-06:00

Hello all,

There will be NO YOUTH MEETING this Saturday.
It's been a busy week with the General Synod and we had a great dinner on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who came out and I'll see you on Sunday!

-DAve

Do You Eat Food on Wednesdays?

2007-06-12T11:01:00.000-06:00

Wednesdays, June 20 is our Youth Group Progressive Dinner. We'll meet at the church, drive out to one home for appetizers, drive to another place for salad, another for the main course, and then end up somewhere else for dessert. It's ridiculous and fun and you get to eat what I guarantee will be the BEST FOOD EVER CREATED*.

Progressive Dinner
Grades 7-12
Wednesday, June 20th
Meet at the Church at 4:30pm
4:30 - 9:00pm
There's still room to join us. Sign up is required in advance, just let me know any way you can as soon as you can.

*Subject to change or limitation without warning. No purchase necessary. See side panel for details. This is just a joke and I didn't think anyone would really notice so you can stop reading this now.

This Week:

2007-06-06T13:31:00.000-06:00

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help finish painting the bathrooms. After school this week or next. Let Dave know.

This Saturday: Youth Choir Party -Meet at the Church for 1:30 for a Thunder Rapids Adventure!

ALSO This Saturday: Youth Group Bon Fire at Assinaboine Park:
Meet in front of the Zoo at 7:00. We'll have a Bon Fire, toss a frisbee, roast hot dogs and marshmellows. Please arrange for someone to pick you up around 10:00. If you need a ride from the church, let me know. If you're taking the bus, try the #18

Love Winnipeg!

2007-05-25T11:18:00.000-06:00

Love Winnipeg is here and we're diving in head first!

Love Winnipeg is an effort by local churches to love the people of our city without any strings attached! So this Saturday we're starting off by baking a MOUNTAIN of cookies for local fire fighters just to say "thanks". We'll start at 6:30 at the church. New comers always weclome.

IF YOU drive near a fire station on your way from church, would you be willing to drop off a batch of cookies? Let me know! ALSO: This is only the first weekend of Love Winnipeg, with 3 more weeks to go! So bring your ideas about what all we can do to love our city!

-Dave

Back in Town: (EDIT)

2007-05-17T14:19:00.000-06:00

NOTE: This is to confirm that YES we are having youth this week, Thursday at 7:30 and Saturday at 6:30.
-See you soon!

Greetings everyone

Me and the family are back in Winnipeg now and trying to get back up on our feet. Everything with Corrina and her surgery went very well, but we are all still quite tired from the whole expereince. So in order to best support my family at this time, I'm going to send the next few nights at home with Janie and Corrina. This means that there will be no youth group this Thursday or Saturday.

I know that it's been a while since we met and I really miss you all, but we'll starting things up again next week (Thursday May 24 and Saturday May 26) for sure. Thank you very much in advance for your patience and respect.

Thanks again for all your prayers for Corrina and her surgery. It was very obvious to us taht everyone really cared about us and it was just such a big help.

Thank you again,
-Dave

Corrina!

2007-05-05T13:09:00.000-06:00

Hey all,

Just in case you haven't heard, Corrina is doing really really well. Her surgery all went great, the hospital was great, the staff were amazing, and everything is good. Corrina recovered SO quickly and so well that within hours of her operation she was running up and down the hallways of the hospital (with me dragging her IV stand behind her)!

Now we're back on my parent's farm for a little R&R. Thank you thank you thank you for all your prayers, support, and understanding. There's no youth this week or next, but I'm sure you knew that.

Thanks again,

Dave, Janie and Corrina

24 Hour Fast / Overnighter

2007-04-20T13:55:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone

Who knows when the permission forms are due for the Big Overnighter? That's right! This Sunday! You need to get your permission forms in to me this weekend! That doesn't mean your pleadge form, just your permission form. Please hand it in to me this Sunday at the latest.

Speaking of pledges, how's that going? If you're looking for oppertunities to find sponsors, I've got two oppertunities for you! During our Saturday Night event and on Sunday Morning the church will be filled with people looking for you and your pledge form! So bring a pen and your form and we'll fill those things up!

Don't forget about the other announcements below,
-Dave

Get your Fill in April! (Updated)

2007-04-10T13:18:00.000-06:00

I've heard a little bit of grumbling lately that we're not having enough events. Well this month is like an All-you-can-eat Event buffet! So grab a fork and Get your Fill in April!

Every Thursday, 7:30-9 HABITS: Growing closer to God (grades 9-12)
Every Sunday, 10:45 No Name Youth Class (grades 7-12)

Saturday, April 14 - Mini Golf at the Golf Dome!
*That's This Saturday!*
7-9:30, Grades 7-12, No Cost. Must have medical form filled out.
We'll be meeting AT THE GOLF DOME. If you need a ride from the church, please contact Dave ahead of time!

Saturday, April 21 - Gaming Extravaganza!
6:30-9, All Ages, everyone's invited!
This is where we invite the whole church out for Board games of every type imaginable! Word Games, strategy games, prizes, snacks and more! Will there even be a Nintendo Wii? Join us and find out!

Friday-Saturday, April 27-28 - Youth Fast Overnighter!
Grades 6-12
A 24-hour Fast (no food) to raise money for the PWRDF. Joint event with youth groups from around the city! A whole night of games, movies and events, plus a chance to learn about Food Justice around the World. Invite a friend!
6pm Friday-1:30pm Saturday.
Pledge Forms and Permission Forms available through Dave. Must have medical form filled out.

Please Note: If you want to participate but can't for health reasons, contact Dave and we'll work something out.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Okay, so it's not in April, but check this out:
The Ladies' Fellowship at Holy T is looking for some volunteers--grades 7-12, Male and Female--to help out at their Luncheon on Saturday May 12th. I will GUARUNTEE that there will be delicious food there, and they could really use your help, plus it'll probably be a lot of fun. So what are you going to do, sit on your butt that Saturday morning, or get out there and make someone's day? Contact Dave for more info.

Happy Easter everybody!

2007-04-10T13:14:00.000-06:00

Wasn't that a great Easter weekend? Did you guys have as good a time as I did? It was so great for me to see a bunch of you out at the services throughout the week. I really hope you all had a chance to connect with God and remember just how much he cares about you.

And I have to say that EVERYONE I talk to says the church was Beautiful this weekend! Thank you thank you to everyone who came out and worked so hard! You served the Lord with every balloon! Awesome! And in case you didn't get to see it, we took the arch and tied it to Merv's car after the service (I'll post the photo as soon as SOMEONE sends it to me!)

Happy Easter!
-DAve

Holy Week Services:

2007-04-03T13:33:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone. This week has a bunch of really great services at the church and I'd love to share the worship expereince with any of you. Hope to see you there. Don't forget, Saturday afternoon is our big Easter Decorating day, where we'll be filling hundreds of balloons with hilium (probably) and decorating the whole church!

Maundy Thursday
Apr 5, 7 pm
Celebrates the Last Supper/First Communion (Maundy means Mandate!)

Good Friday
Apr 6, 11 am
Very powerful Service, honouring Christ's ultimate sacrifice

Saturday Decorating Event/Dinner
Apr 7, 1:30pm
Preparing the church for Easter - FREE DINNER and maybe a movie to follow

Vigil and Sunrise Service
Apr 8, 6:15 am (Hense the "Sunrise" part)
One of my favourite services!

Plus Regular Sunday Communion Services
8 am
9:45 am
11:00 am

EVENT TONIGHT!

2007-04-01T13:21:00.000-06:00

Sorry Everyone! I posted this on Thurs. but it must not have worked!
-D

Enough For All: All-ages Worship Service and Meal

Apr 1 - 5pm
St Mary's Anglican, Charleswood
3833 Roblin Blvd (at Haney)

Bring canned goods for Winnipeg Harvest and "celebrate the work of the church to reduce hunger"

See you there! If you need directions, go to Google Maps and enter "3833 Roblin Winnipeg"

-DAve

H.A.B.I.T.S.

2007-03-21T15:20:00.000-06:00

Starting this THURSDAY EVENING, we're going to be looking at H.A.B.I.T.S: things you can do in your life to take your relationship with God to another level. HABITS is a really neat program that I've been wanted to do for a while and I think you're really appreaciate it! Want to know more? Why not come out and see!

Come and join us this Thursday, Mar 22 from 7:30-8:30!
-Dave

Art Night

2007-03-14T10:30:00.000-06:00

You should already know by now, but this Saturday night at Holy Trinity is for the artisit in you! We're going to take some time to be a little creative and have some fun as well! There will be painting, drawing, even some sculpting, and maybe more. All supplies are provided although if you want to bring something special you're more than welcome.

This might be a good event to invite a friend out to for the first time. Most of our events are loud and high-energy, but this week's gonna be a little more mellow. Do you know anyone who fits that category and might enjoy somthing like that? See if they can come!

And please don't be shy. You may not consider yourself much of an "artist" but I believe that anyone can be creative and make something original.
-Dave

THIS SATURDAY/SUNDAY:

2007-03-08T21:12:00.000-06:00

This Saturday there will be NO YOUTH GROUP. Instead we will be meeting at St. Aidan's Church (274 Campbell St) at 7pm for a big huge prayer meeting. This June we are having a huge meeting with all the Anglican Church is Canada and so we gathering together to lift this event to God. I think it is so important that we pray about this, so come and join us.

-Dave

Youth Quake was....

2007-03-02T14:24:00.000-06:00

Hey there, Quake Team!

Coming soon: Youth Quake Photos!

It was one week ago today that we left for a weekend I can't stop thinking about! It's taken me a few days to catch my breath (and to catch up on missed sleep!) but I wouldn't want it any other way! I hope you had as good a time as I did, because I thought Youth Quake was amazing! And what was my favourite part? Was it the laser tag? Was it the concerts? Was it beating Kirk in the Inflatables TWICE? Was it the Galloping? Was it the food? Not a chance! My favourite part was spending the time with each one of you youth, hanging out with you, praying with you, being silly and rediculous with you, and getting to know you that much better. You guys are amazing, and I was totally blessed by each one of you this weekend (and if you know me well enough, you know I'm not just saying that).

What was your favourite part? What memories did you make? How did you meet with God? Did you have a favourite song that we sang? What do you want to do now? Please leave a comment and let everyone know. I think we found something really amazing this weekend, and I don't want to lose it!

-Dave

PS> I'm writing an article for the next Trinity Newsletter and I'd LOVE to include a story from you guys. You can email me or just leave your story in the comments section. (Yes Graham, I am begging for comments again. So what!)

Announcments!

2007-03-02T14:08:00.000-06:00

Hello everybody! How are you feeling? It's been almost a week since Youth Quake and I'm still exhausted! For more info on Youth Quake, look below.

Here's a list of announcements SO big it can only be called.....

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
High School Events (Grades 9-12)
"Glow in the Dark" Event. This Saturday, 6:30-9:00
"TBA" Next Saturday, 6:30-9:00.
ART NIGHT. Get ready to be creative! Paints and pencils provided. 6:30-9:00
(Has anyone noticed a Pattern? Hmmmm...)

"Freefall" meetings continue, Thursday Evenings, 7:30-8:30

Coming Soon:
24 Hour Fast - Grades 7-12
Mini Golf - Grades 7-9
Board Game Nights: ALL AGES!

24 Hour Fast Event

2007-02-13T15:59:00.000-06:00

Last Year at about this time we went to One Day to Change the World - a 24 hour fast to raise money for the PWRDF. The event consisted of 24 Hours of games and worship with grade 7-12 students from around the city. What do you think about this event? Want to do it again? What would you want to do? When? Please hit the "Comments" button below and let me know!
-Dave

The Countdown Begins!

2007-02-13T15:55:00.001-06:00

10 Days til Youth Quake!

That's right! 10 days from now we'll be taking an Awesome team to Caronport, SK to Youth Quake 2007! That also means you guys HAVE to get your forms in to me! I am still missing the following forms:

Youth Quake Form Missing
Kate, Kevon, Kirkland, Koma

1 Year Medical Release from Missing
Kevon, Kirkland,Koma, Leigh-Ann and Emily

Wow! That's a lot of "k" names, eh? Please get your forms in as soon as possible! Forms available at the church or by email.

Don't forget:
Quake Team Meeting on Thursday, 7:30pm
-If you didn't get to bring a song last week, feel free to bring one in this week!

Youth Group this Saturday, 6:30-9:00pm
Movie Night - Movies and Popcorn

-Dave

Bring your Runnig Shoes: This Saturday

2007-01-31T14:28:00.000-06:00

Bring your Running Shoes Youth Group Event:
6:30-9:00pm This Saturday (please note earlier time)

Games, sports and food
(In case you missed it, please bring your running shoes)

Don't forget: Quake Team meeting on Thursday!
We're still looking at Philipians 1. Bring your forms in.
If you can't come, please email me and let me know!
-Dave

Youth Quake Team:

2007-01-20T15:30:00.000-06:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Quake Team meeting on Thursday!

As promised, here is your take-home challenge for the week:

This Thursday, Jan 25, we'll be looking at a bible passage together, so I'd like you to read it yourself ahead of time. Read it, think about it, and we'll look at it together on Thursday. The passage is Phillipians 1. Don't worry, it's short (like, less than a page). If you want, you can read it online by following this link.

Also, if you could have your forms filled in, that'd be FANTASTIC.

Thanks again for your dedication! This is going to be Grrrrrrr-REAT!
-Dave

(sorry I didn't post this earlier, but MAN have I been sick!)

Youth Quake!!!!

2007-01-06T11:39:00.000-06:00

Thanks to everyone who came to our Youth Quake Pizza Party on Thursday! For those of you who missed it, here are the details:

I am taking a Team of youth to Youth Quake '07, a giant Christian youth retreat on Feb. 23-25. In order to qualify for this event, youth must:

1. Come to our Quake Team meetings, Thursdays at 7:30pm at the Church, starting Jan 18th
2. Attend weekly church services - I'd suggest the 9:45 service at Holy Trinity
3. Fill out a registration form, availble at Quake Team meetings.
(a minimum number of meetings and church services is required)

So instead of paying over $150 for this event, youth who want to attend are going to pay in time and dedication. I asked the youth who came on thursday and they agreed that this was fair.

If you are planning to join the Quake team and come with us to Youth Quake '07, or if you still have questions, please let me know.

Don't forget to check out the Official Youth Quake site,
-Dave

January Buzz or Winter Blahs?

2007-01-03T11:15:00.000-06:00

So the Holidays are over. All the presents have been unwrapped and half have been forgotten. School's just around the corner. Some of you have birthdays coming up, some of you have Driver's Ed, and some of you are thinking that there's nothing coming up that's worth getting out of bed for. This is always an interesting time of year, because some people are still high on Christmas Spirit and others are crashing hard and full of Bah-humbugs.

So this is an oppertunity to tell your story. What do you think about January? How was your Chirstmas? Your New Years? Are you excited about school, or horrified? Do you have the January Buzz, or the Winter Blahs?

Hit the comment link below to read my story or leave your own!
-Dave

Merry Christmas!

2006-12-22T15:20:00.000-06:00

I have a STACK of Youth Group Christmas cards and I will be handing them out at the 5:00pm Christmas Eve service this Sunday! This is the perfect service to come to this Christmas, whether you bring the whole family or just some friends! So come on out, enjoy the band as they play some great music, eat some cake (that's right! Free cake!) and celebrate Jesus' Birthday! Good times are guaranteed, or your money back!*

Do you know what I realized today? I've been having trouble getting into the whole Christmas Spirit, but I just realized that I haven't been saying Merry Christmas to anybody! So I started doing so today, and already I feel a ton better!

So Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great time with family and friends, eat lots of sugar, watch cheesy TV specials, and most of all remember the reason we celebrate, the Light that came into the world, Jesus Christ. All honour and Glory to him!

Merry Christmas everyone.

*Money back guarantee subject to restrictions. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

Christmas Event

2006-12-13T15:33:00.000-06:00

This Saturday, Dec 16th is our Christmas Party!

7:00pm at the Church, 256 Smith Street

Games, Prizes, Food and Faith.

This event is open to all students grades 9-12. Newcomers always welcome.

Update: Check out the Upcoming Event sections!

The Global Christmas Challenge

2006-12-01T17:14:00.000-06:00

At youth group a few weeks ago we talked about wanting to make a difference and doing something meaningful this Christmas. The initial idea was to take the World Vision Gift Catalogue and try to get people to sponsor as many things (especially Chickens!) as possible in our schools and such. This is a great idea, but it’s already December and it’s a little late to start a big campaign like this. Plus the church is already doing a ton of fundraising on it’s own. This is still a great idea but may the timing isn’t right.

So I had an idea.

I’m calling it the Global Christmas Challenge, and it is my challenge to you. This Christmas, instead of one more present under the tree for you, why not send a gift to someone that could change their world and maybe save their life.

So here’s how it works. You go up to someone who’s getting you a Christmas present (like your parents, grandparents, etc). And when they ask you what you’d like for Christmas, show them a World Vision Gift Catalogue and ask that just one present for you this year would go to someone else.

Just imagine this: instead of a $32 DVD, you could send life-saving mosquito nets to a family of children and protect them from malaria. Or you could send 3 kids to school by buying them the uniforms the need.

Now I’m not saying that you have to give up all your presents this Christmas, but can you afford to give up one? You may not even remember what you got for Christmas last year, but if you could give someone a gift this year that they’d never forget. Ever. We’re talking life-changing events here. How cool is that?

Please go to the website to check out all the amazing things World Vision is doing. Or, if you’d rather have a old-fashioned paper Catalogue, I’ll have them at church on Sunday. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think!

What do you say? Feel like changing the world today?

New Website

2006-12-01T15:39:00.000-06:00

This is the BRAND NEW Holy Trinity Youth Website!

I'll be posting event details, links to articles and other sites, and other thoughts and ideas as they occur to me! The you'll be able to comment on what's on here, post your own links, etc etc! Doesn't that sound great?

I am very excited about this, aren't you? Please let me know what you think by hitting the COMMENTS button at the bottom of this post.
-DAve C, Youth Pastor at Holy TrinityAnglican, Winnipeg