Winter is gradually starting to lose its grip here on PEI. That can only mean one thing. HIKING SEASON STARTS SOON!
As I'm sure you know some of us here at SRY are avid hikers. We like to climb mountains, carry heavy packs, and camp under the stars. For those of you who enjoy, or think you might enjoy, this too we have some summer trip options for you! There is still space available on each of these trips! Get your registration forms and deposits in soon!
If you're in Junior High we have the Co-Ed Junior High Challenge. We're going to be camping in rugged Cape Breton for four days. We'll be swimming in the ocean and scrambling the trails! To learn more about the trip please click here.
Contact Person: Shawn Mackenzie.
If you're in Senior High we have a couple of trips for you. We have the Co-Ed Senior High Challenge to breath-taking North Conway, New Hampshire. You'll be climbing Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the north-east. You'll be staying a night in the wilderness. You'll also get to enjoy the deep discounted prices at North Conways fabulous shopping outlets! To top it all off, and this is hard to do after such an awesome trip, you'll crash down a raging river on a white water rafting adventure. Click here for more information.
Contact Person: David Mackenzie or Stephen Howard.
For those guys...err... men... who want to get away from it all we have the Wilderness Advenure in Newfoundland. You'll be spending an entire week in remote Newfoundland backcountry. You'll be living with what you can carry on your back. You'll sleep beside waterfalls, walk through canyons over 1500 feet deep, and see some of the most amazing wilderness this side of the Rocky Mountains. For more information click here. We've also posted a list of things you'll need for this trip. You can download the PDF here.
Contact Person: Dan James.
Hey there Solid Rockers! Last week we gave the parents a free meal, some fun and abit of competiton. They were up for the challenge and we appreciate all the parents coming for the evening. The parents won the match-maker game (how about Andrew's "love outfit"?) but then lost the Family Fued game (parents should watch more TV... they would have won it all!)
This week we're split into Jr. and Sr. High. The Jr. High are at the cafe for a classic Solid Rock night known as the Virus Game. It's a night where you'll be challenged in every way using various mental and physical tests. Teams will compete against each other and all teams must avoid the virus at all costs. Game begins at 7pm.
The Sr. High will meet at the cafe at 7pm and then head over to the Delta for the ECMA "Sound Off" to determine the best High School band on the Island. Our own Bev Reiger & The Sally Sues will be performing. The cost for the concert is $5/person. The concert begins at 8pm and is suppost to last for a couple of hours. Please tell your folks you will call them when it's over and please arrange to get picked up from the Delta.
Whether you're in Jr. or Sr. High it's going to be a great night so gather your friends together and join us!
Need some help with school work? Our own teacher Jayne and Becky are available every Wednesday at 5:30 in the church hall. No problem is too big or too hard!!
Also a reminder to those interested in the New Jersy Group Workcamp to please get signed up for the trip by the end of Feb. There is room for 5 more youth (grades 9-12) so get the space while it's available.
We haven't had a winner in two weeks so it's time someone steps up and wins this thing (I'm tired of eating all the fabulous prizes!)
So here are the questions, best wishes and come on people let's win this thing!
For it's population Iceland drinks more of this pop than any nation on earth. 1. Dr. Pepper 2. Coke 3. 7-Up
The average North American makes this many trips to the grocery store in one week. 1. 1 2. 2 3. 3
What country actually serves Domino's Pizza with Reindeer Sausage?
1. Iceland 2. Sweden 3. Russia
For it's population Canada buys more of these than any nation on earth.
1. Ice Cream Cones 2. Diamonds 3. Hockey Sticks
In ancient Greece if you tossed this to a young lady it meant you were asking her to marry you (if she caught it, she was saying "yes")
1. Olive Branch 2. An Apple 3. Cow Dung (yuck!)
What better way of saying you appreciate those parents than a nice free meal served by their very own offspring!
That's right! Tonight you get the chance to do something nice for the folks and maybe even get some satisfaction by beating them in a game or two. All games this year are mental tests (meaning there will not be deadly marshmallows flying around!)
Supper begins at 6:30 with games through the night ending at 8:30. Youth come ready to serve your folks and join in some great games.
If your interested in the Group Workcamp to New Jersy this summer please stay for an important youth/parents info meeting (it won't be long, I promise!) See ya tonight!
This Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 we'll be showing our parents some love by hosting the Parent's Appreciation Supper!
Yes it's your night to serve your parents a wonderful, free meal and then challenge them in some great games like, Family Fued, Matchmaker and Jeopardy! (if you let them win it will make them even happier!)
The meal will be taking place in the downstairs hall where they will be seated, then waited on hand and foot (just like at home). It's a great way of saying thanks to some great folks in your life. If only one parent can come, no problem! If no parents can come then bring along your grandparents, aunts or uncles or whoever.
Also a reminder to youth interested in going on our Group Workcamp to New Jersy this summer that we are having a parent/youth meeting right after the supper. If you haven't signed up yet don't worry, just come along and hear about this great opportunity to really help folks in need and grow in your faith.
Look forward to seeing you and your folks this Wednesday night! Hey it will be fun, and a great way of saying thanks! Don't forget the new time 6:30-8:30.
Hey there! As I'm writing this you're all enjoying a Monday Snow Day!! I don't want your brains to go to mush so let's give them something to think about.
As always you must answer all five, but you can use the same guesses as someone else. So...here they are:
According to health experts the most deadly desease in human history is:
1. AIDS 2. Malaria 3. Typhoid
True or False: Sir Isaac Newton invented the swinging door so that his cats could get in and out of his house (he hated having to get up all the time)
The first animal to be ejected from a supersonic jet was a:
1. Dog 2. Monkey 3. Bear
Every two hours someone files a law suit against this company:
1. Disney World 2. McDonalds 3. Wal Mart
In 1995, Blue M&Ms replaced what original colour?
1. Pink 2. Tan 3. Green
Last night in Grade 10+ we discussed Expectations. We had people write down on sticky notes what they expected from certain things. I managed to take a few good shots of the notes once they were up on the wall. I thought these two notes in particular were great. The full versions can be found in the gallery.
What do you expect of your family?
What do you expect of God?
Well, last week's snow storm pushed our "Let's Make A Deal" night into this week, so be prepared for a Wednesday night to remember as we make deals, open curtains and generally have a great time.
"Let's Make A Deal" begins at 7pm so get there abit early, and get a good seat. Also feel free to dress abit "zany" as it might get you on the show faster. Bring along some strange "items" to make deals with. It could be clothing... food...whatever catches our attention and gives you a chance to make a better deal.
Also a special mention to the Banana Production crew for the great front page article in the Guardian's weekend edition! Oh to be young, famous and have a "million dollar smile". Well done everyone!
See ya'll this Wednesday and look forward to another great night with a great bunch of people.
Oh yes, it's time to for another test of your trivia powers! As always, one guess per person but you may have the same answer as someone else. Best wishes and we'll annnounce the winner as this week's Solid Rock. ON to the questions:
The first song sung in outer space was:
1. Happy Birthday 2. You Are My Sunshine 3. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
The first hurricane named after a woman was:
1. Angelina 2. Bess 3. Carol
True or False: The longest name in the Bible is Mahershalalhashbaz.
The first city to require license plates on cars was:
1. New York 2. Berlin 3. London
Biologists claim that the fastest way to wake up a penguin is to:
1. Tip It Over 2. Pat Its Head Gently 3. Touch Its Feet