David Rand ("Little" Drummer Boy)-a musician to the core, all-suburban band member, jazz, special percussion aficionado, this Ladue senior covers our rhythmic disorders.
Sarah Grant (Spunky Monkey) - a sophomore @ Villa Duchesne, who has a strong passion for music (She has her OWN CD!). She also plays select soccer.
Porter Campbell (Spain Boy) - a U. City junior and our expert-o of life in Spain-o, tells of his travel overseas for a year's time and the perfection of his soccer skills.
Claire Santoro (Logic Lady) - A UC Lion sophomore, who plays field hockey, soccer, and tap dances, she's one smart cookie!
Kirsten Campbell (Glenda) - a freshman @ U. City, who plays volleyball and rows for SLRC, this dame has "talent" for nicknames!
Barb Rand (G. Ma)- the quirky firecracker, who proves that milk and cookies can take you anywhere!
Janet Mote (J~MO)- the leader of the pack, she always keeps us on the square!
Mark Merritt (Bob the Builder) - fantabulous singer in the Ambassadors of Harmony quartet, our regular Mr. Fix-It.
Too often in our busy lives, we have a lot of things to worry about. We have work deadlines, homework, putting kids to bed, making lunches, cleaning the house, doing laundry, or maybe it's catching up on television shows. Busy, busy, and more busy.
When does your week actually begin? For most people, the week starts at 6:00 a.m. on Monday mornings. We've had a nice long weekend to relax, or so we think. Most Sundays are hectic for us. It's our last chance to get things done before Monday morning. Too much to do! What's the answer? Change your frame of reference. Do it today! Right Now!
I challenge you to change your perspective of when your week actually begins. Do it by "Jump Starting" your week, with going to church on Sunday. My week begins with Sunday, not on Monday. It's by far the best solution to a prosperous week. I enjoy going to church. It renews me spiritually and charges me to start the week off fresh. Personally I am hooked on Sunday evening Youth Group as well.
So try getting hooked yourself. You'll be glad you did. I will be at church next Sunday. Will you be there?? Bring a friend or neighbor.
Please join us!!!
JUMP START YOUR WEEK!!!
All he wanted was a basketball. Is that so much to ask? Well it wasn't exactly at the top of his family's list come Christmas time. Growing up during the depression wasn't easy, in fact, his mother waited until Christmas Eve to buy the Christmas tree. Even though he had to wait until the night before Christmas, he never lost faith that his mother, as well as the Christmas spirit would pull through. It is this faith that has brought Bob Young to where he is now. From losing a son to Cystic Fibrosis, to his recent and ongoing battle with cancer, Bob's faith in God and the Church is what keeps him going. At the end of the week when his batteries are low, Bob says that Church "recharges him", and leaves him ready to face anything. Bob has given his gift of dedication and compassion to this church since the merge with Kingshighway Presbyterian Church 50 years ago. One of his most special gifts is that he recognizes his talents and willingly gives of himself. Not afraid to speak his mind, our visit with Bob Young gave us wonderful insight into his mind and where he comes from. It was a true gift to have the opportunity to understand this pillar of our congregation, and that experience will always have a place in our hearts.
[As part of the Senior High Christmas party the group made gingerbread houses & brought one to Bob & Sue Young as they sang Christmas carols and sat and visited with the Youngs.]
Hello people. I am Porter Campbell, and I have recently returned from a life changing experience. In September of 2001 I embarked on a journey that has left an enormous impact on my life in almost every aspect. On September 7th of 2001, I left for a 10 month "safari" in the vast plains of Spain. I arrived in Spain as a foreign exchange student. When I returned in July, I had learned so much from this experience, I really surprised myself.
My motives for leaving this country were actually very few. I knew that this experience would be a great life changing opportunity. I would not only experience another culture, and learn another language, but also challenge myself to see how prepared I was to "live in the real world." I don't really know that I realized what I was actually getting into, until I stepped on board the plane to Spain, leaving my crying family behind. I remember being very excited to leave, but at the same time I kept turning back to see a last glimpse of my parents as I was walking down the tunnel, and staring out the window of the plane, hoping to see them standing at the terminal windows. However, once in flight, the excitement took its toll, and I don't think I slept a bit until I reached the hotel in Washington DC.
I arrived in Spain and met my loving host family. Like all families we had our tumultuous points, however overall my experience in the family was one of love and extreme laughter. Of my entire Spanish family, I had the best relationship with my "mom." She was a perfect role model for anyone as caring and hard working a person as you could ever find. The year absolutely flew by. Although I lived in a small, incredibly boring little town on the outskirts of Madrid (The largest city in Spain at 6.5 million inhabitants), time never seemed to go slow enough. I always seemed to be kept busy. Whether it was going to school, playing soccer, passing time with my family, or going out with friends, time always passed way too quickly. Before I knew it my year was almost over, it was time to go home. As quickly as I had come, it seemed I had to go.
As a person I grew amazingly. I truthfully cannot point out one specific area that I have specifically grown, but overall I just feel more experienced, more knowledgeable, more prepared to "live in the real world"
Where to go, what work to do, who is going, how to prepare... these are all questions that the Senior High Fellowship work through each year as they plan for the annual Mission Trip. No, the leaders do not go behind closed doors, caucus, and then announce the who, what, where, and how's of the years Mission Trip to a group of Sr. Highs eating pizza and drinking coke. Trinity's process is inclusive, democratic and prayer centered.
Initially, the group is asked where they would like to go and 2-3 geographic preferences are chosen.
Janet then researches work opportunities in each of the selected areas by reading through the Presbyterian Mission Trip Book generated yearly by the National Volunteer Office.
Numerous phone calls follow through which more complete information is gathered such as whether work at that locale is still an open option, what dates are available, what type of work is involved, how many people are needed, will we be the only group and etc.
The viable options are then brought to the Fellowship Group either at a regular Sunday meeting or this year at the Fall Retreat. Usually the group is divided into three small groups with each one having the responsibility of reviewing, analyzing and presenting the data from their packet.
Once each group has presented the information about their potential Mission Trip site, a vote is taken. However, we do not rush into voting... we are first challenged to spend a few minutes in meditation and prayer asking for guidance. It would be easy to vote for the most fun location, the most exciting work, and the place where the most awesome "free day" activity is within an hour van ride. It is not so easy to choose the site God is calling us to if we do not find a way to "listen".
As a senior high advisor, I can witness to the Spirit being with us during these votes and to the groups total surprise at the outcome. I can also attest to the miracle of doing God's work with the right people at the right time in the right place.
A group of Trinity members and friends interested in further discussion on the Ministry of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians will be meeting Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30 pm in Weems Chapel. As this is the initial "get-together" for this group, some of the items to be discussed will be a review of the mission of the Covenant Network, discussion of how Trinity specifically might be involved, and what the goals for this particular group should be for the coming year. You may want to look at the Covenant Network web site and read or re-read Bob Wagnoner's report from the Covenant Conference prior to the meeting... "Toward a church as generous and just as God's grace" into the ministry of Trinity Presbyterian Church. All are welcome... and bring your friends.
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