Youth News

Sunday, July 1, 2018

7th-12th Grade Pool Party

It was a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of summer and another successful Hogwarts VBS week. Several prefects who are not members of Holy Comforter joined our youth to enjoy James Abbot’s beautiful shaded pool and garden. Around 25 youth and a dozen adults had pizza, salad, and ice cream on this fun fellowship afternoon. Thank you to all who brought food and especially to James and Daniel for sharing their home.

Friday, June 15–Sunday, June 17, 2018

7th–12th Grade Beach Trip

Twenty-one 7th–12th Grade youth enjoyed beautiful weather, good food, and fellowship at our annual Beach Trip to Cape Henlopen State Park. Thanks to adult leaders, Lynne Brents, Andrew Eastman, Lauren Breeden, and Hannah Picardi for ensuring a safe and fun time was had by all. There is something special about eating smores around a fire pit in the woods at night under the stars and sharing our stories.

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Student-Led Worship Service

The 11:00 a.m. Student-Led Worship Service was a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day and it showed by the large turnout. Twenty-five children and youth played an active role in all parts of the service except those reserved for clergy.

Students filled the roles of greeters; ushers; audio visual; lectors who read the Collect of the Day, First Reading, The Epistle, and Prayers of the People; helped Mother Valerie with The Peace; started the Nicene Creed and the Lord’s Prayer; and brought up the Elements.

We were also specially blessed with a dramatic reading of the Gospel by two youth, accompanied by the Acolytes. The wonderful heartfelt sermons by Emma Payze and Christian Leavitt expressed their own personal connection to God and the strength He can give all teenagers as they go through the ups and downs of their journey to adulthood.

We were treated, as always with beautiful music and singing byour Choristers with a special performance by Maddie Boam on the violin playing Minuet in A Major, by Luigi Boccherini, accompanied on piano by our inspiring Minister of Music, David Kelley.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Youth Help with Britepaths Deliveries

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Youth Help Out at Facets

The youth, accompanied by drivers Hannah Picardi and Tim Davis joined the adult delivery team of Jim Menke and Lisa Woods to provide eggs and water to our clients. Madeline Boam led the adults and youth in a lovely prayer she had researched from our BCP.

For the Poor and the Neglected
Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday, March 4, 2018

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5)

In 2007 the 7th and 8th Grade class laid claim to "The Wall" and decided that since The Wall was with them every Sunday as they met in fellowship, friendship, and worship, it should represent their connection to God and their goals and dreams for tomorrow. They hoped that each succeeding class would add their mark so that it would be a constantly evolving record of hope and faith in the future. John 15:5 was chosen as the theme, black was chosen as the background, and the vine was added. Each student added their own symbol to represent them and the fruit that they hoped to bear by staying connected to Jesus.

On Sunday, March 4, the 7th and 8th Grade class continued the tradition that has occurred for every class in the last 11 years. Drop by anytime and see the artwork. Questions? Please contact Interim Youth Ministry Coordinator, Denis McMullan.