Elevation Special Olympics 2009

At the beginning of this month, Elevation went on our annual work camp to the Special Olympics in Bloomington/Normal, IL. We had a wonderful time of service, bonding, laughter and eating!

This year the whole group worked the Bocce Ball courts measuring, scoring and assisting athletes as help was needed.

Thanks to all who supported this effort either through participation or through fundraising at the Flower Sale. We hope all of you will consider joining us for next year!

Thanks and have a great summer!

PC(USA) Youth Task Force

The PC(USA) Youth Ministries Task Force has begun its work. You can read about it here.

This task force was appointed by the Moderator at the request of the previous General Assembly to study the current state of youth ministry in our denomination, best practices, and successful models. This report on the first meeting doesn't really say much that is surprising or new. I'm pretty interested in seeing what they learn and share...and if anyone will really listen.