	Nazarene Youth International Sunday Evening Devotional: 6:00-7:00 PM Quizzing (during season): 4:30-6:00 PM and 7:00-7:30 PM Wednesday Evening Teen fellowship and devotion: 7:00-8:00 PM
The Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene NYI (Youth Group) offers today's teenagers an environment in which they can grow in their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. The youth annex is a place for the teenagers to interact and fellowship with other Christian believers. Teenagers have special needs and the NYI at GSN is a powerful resource to help youth meet these needs in a fun and relevant way.

Opportunities for the Youth
...and Adults to help

The revolve Tour
Teaches Teen Girls That They Have an All- Access Pass to God’s Loves Through the use of Music, Personal Stories, and
Videos. Issues Relevant to Teenage Girls Today are addressed... Body Image, Self-Esteem, Relationships, and Faith In God
How Can You Help?
Volunteer to Chaperone, or Simply Choose to Mentor One of Our Teen Girls!

World Vision 30 Hour Famine
The Famine is a Life-Changing, 2-Day Overnight Event In Which the We Participate in a 30 Hour Fast. We Hold This Event at the Church on a Friday After School, Until Saturday Evening.
During the Time We Spend Together We are Involved in Community Outreach Projects, Bible Studies, Fundraising, and We Learn What it is Like to Grow Up In an Underdeveloped Country, Where They Have no Food, or Clean Water by Taking on the Identity of a Child Living There.
All of the Funds We Raise Will Go to Nazarene Missions/World Vision to Feed the Hungry Children.
You Can Help:
*Chaperone
*Become a Group Leader for the TRIBE Game
*Volunteer to Help With the Preparation for the Closing Feast
*Help With One or More of the Various Activities During the Famine
*Make a Donation, and Save a Life!

Community Outreach
Twice a Year We Help the Salvation Army.
1. Thanksgiving Day, We Help to Feed Thanksgiving Dinner to the Less Fortunate in Our Community.
2. Christmas We Help With Toys for the Children.
You Can Help:
*Volunteer to Come and Help Us...the More the Merrier!

After Glows:
An After Glow is Just a “Get Together” at Someone’s House After Service. You Don’t Have to Have a Teen to be Able to Enjoy Them!
What You Can Do?
Invite Our Youth Group to Your House, Whether to Watch a Movie, or Play a Game...We Would love to Come and Visit!

Dare to Share
A conference in which teens are energized and equipped to know, live, share, and own their faith in Jesus Christ!
This is a 2 Day Event, held in Columbus, OH

Alive 09
The Alive Festival is a Christian Music Festival Held in Canal Fulton, OH. With a Strong Mission to Bring Individuals Together From Various Churches, Denominations and Backgrounds to Enjoy Four Days of Music, Worship, Teaching, Camping, Swimming, and Recreational Fun!
You Can Help:
*Vo1unteer to Be a Chaperone! You Will Learn, and Your Spirit Will be Renewed!

Teen Bible Quizzing

The upcoming year will focus on the book of Luke. Practices will be on Sunday evenings from 4:30-6:00 PM

Contact Rick or Patty Martell

You can obtain study material here

Find out more about Teen Quizzing here

There’s Even More Opportunities for Involvement!
1. Parties - Thanksgiving, Christmas
2. Activities —
Corn Maze
Geauga Lake
Kickball Tourney
Christmas Caroling
Lock-Ins
Christmas Float (Light-Up)
Bicycling Trip
Christmas and Easter Services
Concerts

If You Feel That God is Calling You to Help in the Teen Department, Please Call Jeff Parry
(724) 981-0749