With just about half a month left of JOY Summer Camp, we are blown away by the work, energy and faith shown by our 2020 staff. We’re finishing up our “Meet JOY!” series with two final staffers. Meet Rey and Chai below! Hello! My name is Renee (aka “Rey”) and
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JOY staffers are valuable contributors to our church family during summer. This year especially, camp could not happen without their adaptability, commitment, and care to JOY’s mission and to the campers and families they work with. We’re continuing the “Meet JOY!” series with a spotlight on 4 more counselors –
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From the Fuller Youth Institute website by Kara Powell, Executive Director “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the weather. I love the food. I love spending four mellow days with my family. Most of all, I love what Thanksgiving stands for. In a culture that elevates entitlement
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At every PCJH staff meeting, we begin by sharing where we’ve seen God’s grace at work, in our own lives and in the life of the church. Of course, Brad Griffin and this past weekend’s Growing Young event was brought up this past Monday! It was a true joy to
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by Dylan Wade, Children’s Ministry Coordinator During the interview process with our perspective JOY staff we ask a difficult question about their faith. This question goes something to the effect of: “If a kindergartner were to come up to you at camp and ask how they get to Heaven, how
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Youth Inspire Reflection by Liz Collins, Youth & Young Adult Coordinator A group of middle school students got together for a lock-in & ski day last month. We hit the slopes – ten skiers and one expert 6th grade gal on her snowboard – on one of the first bluebird
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Youth Lounge Update by Liz Collins – Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator November 2018 The YARD room just underwent a transformation. New flooring, fresh paint, updated lighting, comfy furniture, and most importantly – a working foosball table! This room sits at the back of Hayden Hall (the gym)
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An App for Families to Deepen Faith by Dylan Wade Our Children’s Ministry has used in the past and is currently using Orange Curriculums for most of our programs, including Sunday school for preschoolers, elementary students, middle schoolers, and high schoolers. We also use it for Little Lambs and After-School
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“And who is my neighbor” – Luke 10:29 Entering 6th – 9th grade students are invited to explore the question, “Who is my neighbor?” by visiting and volunteering at service-related organizations here in our Valley! The Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole & the St. John’s Middle School youth are partnering
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