Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Kingwood, Texas
 
 
Senior EYC

About Sr. EYC

Sr. EYC meets twice weekly,

    Wednesdays from 6:45pm-8:00pm

U  6:45pm-7:15 is more interactive

U  7:15pm-8:00pm is a more serious Bible study

    Sundays from 11:30am to1:30pm

U  Sundays is also a more serious Bible study, and provides an opportunity for Sr. EYC to develop leadership skills and help Jr. EYCers understand more complex topics 

The EYC room is also open weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm-8:30 pm and has two adults (trained in Safeguarding God’s Children) present.  If hangout time is cancelled Beth Anne will text youth and let them know.  We ask participants to please fill out a medical release form.                                                   

If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Youth Ministry Beth Anne Nelson at bethanne@goodshepherdkingwood.org.

 Sr. EYC: An Overview of What’s to Come in….

January

27th                   5:00 pm            Freshman Blue Basketball Game at KHS

As Christians, we are called to support each other inside and outside of church.  Come support one of our EYCers as he plays basketball this Friday!   

29th                   11:30 am          Jr. and Sr. EYC: Respect in a Culture of Apathy

In our Culture of “I don’t Care” and “Whatever”, where do we as Christians stand – and what would Christ have us do? Come and talk about this after Church on Sunday.   

29th                   1:30 pm            YMC Executive Council

Youth Ministry Council (YMC Executive Council for officers who set the agenda for YMC meetings.  Please email Beth Anne if you have questions about becoming an officer.  Elections are just around the corner.  

February

1st                     6:45PM Relationships Week Two: Family and Friends

At times, especially as a Sr. EYCer it can be difficult relating to family, or even friends.  During this EYC we will talk about people we lean on in difficult times and learn about healthy relationships from a God perspective.  If you think you have a difficult family life, come and hear about some of the families in our tradition; you may just find someone you can relate to in some way.   

5th                    11:30 am          Youth Ministry Council

An Awesome Leadership Experience for anyone in Jr. or Sr. EYC who wants to steer the direction of EYC.             

 5th                    3:00 pm            Super Bowl Party!

Come one; come all to our awesome Super Bowl Party!  Before the game we will have a flag football game.  During the game there will be a foosball, air hockey, and ping pong tournaments.  Or, relax and watch the Giants and Patriots play on our comfortable couches.  We are asking girls to bring sodas and guys to bring snacks.   

8th                    6:45PM Relationships Week Three – Dating One

Relationships may become more complicated in high school when adding boyfriends and girlfriends take on different meaning.  Girls and boys will talk in separate groups about how dating is influenced by their faith and their peer groups. 

 12th                   11:30 pm          Jr. and Sr. EYC: Holocaust

Combining with our Jr. EYC we will be taking a serious look at the Holocaust and what we can do to advocate for better treatment of others around us.   

15th                   5:45 pm            Relationships Week 4 – Dating Two

Happy Valentine’s Day (one day late)!  We will continue our conversations about dating and add some different Biblical examples of healthy and less than healthy relationships.  This last week will be a time for youth to ask any questions of instructors. We will end together with a special sweet treat J  

17th                   4:30 pm            Harry Potter-a-thon

Join us for this 24 hour Harry Potter-a-thon, mixed with daily offices and connecting to our faith.  Harry Potter gives us several opportunities for faith filled conversation.  Jr. EYCers under the age of 13 are asked to sign a special permission slip if they want to stay for the whole Harry Potter-a-thon since some movies are rated PG-13.  

19th                   11:30 am    Jr. and Sr. EYC – Racism in America

The United States has an interesting history with race relations in America.  Being paired with our Sr. EYC counterparts, we will talk about Biblical issues with race and discuss where we are today from multiple perspectives.   

22nd                  7:00 pm            Ash Wednesday Services

All Jr. and Sr. EYCers are invited to come together to this special service marking the beginning of Lent.  We will be sitting in a group and everyone is invited to wear the same color.

 26th                   11:30 am          Jr. and Sr. EYC: Mission

As a group it is important to focus out at the world.  We will be taking a special trip into the Houston Community to help those in needs.  Afterword, the executive council will meet to plan events for EYC.   

29th                   6:45 pm            Same Kind of Different as Me – Part 1

This inspiring book is full of questions for our faith.  The first part of the book takes a serious look at wealth and poverty.  Come join us for an enlightening conversation J