GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 435 KEATING DRIVE WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27104 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL PLEASE EXPEDITE SEPTEMBER 2017 Non-Profit Organiz. U.S. Postage Winston-Salem, NC Permit # 168 September 1 Church New Year WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME you began something new? At the beginning of college, perhaps, or a new job? When you got married or had a child or moved to a new town? Maybe one of the most significant new beginnings you recall now was your conversion to the Orthodox Faith, or joining a new parish. Or it could be the most recent time you started something new was today. Maybe you started a book you d never read before, or tried a new recipe, or met a new coworker. Newness is everywhere in God s world, if we look for it echoes and foreshadowings of the new life in Christ that we are promised in baptism. Each year at the beginning of September we have another chance to experience this newness on the first day of the liturgical year. At the same time as many members of the Church or their children are preparing to begin a new level in their education, the Church welcomes all of us to a course of studies. This is why we are called disciples. A disciple is a learner, a student. But not one who reads through the Bible in a higgledy-piggledy manner one who, rather, follows a discipline. We have such a discipline in the Church s liturgical cycle, a complete and orderly celebration of the history of God s dealings with His people. In fact, unlike an elementary school, high school, or university,, we are studying one subject only: God. And there is no graduation until the end of this life. Learning is not a preparation for life, it is life. For in our school the Church in all her aspects, whether liturgical services, Sunday school or Bible study, service to the needy, or fellowship with other members we not only learn about God, we learn to know Him and to follow Him. What preparations do we make as we embark on this new year in the Church? Have you set aside an icon corner? Do you have a saint s icon for each member of the family? Do you have the Orthodox Study Bible and Daily Readings listed on your religious calendar available? Do you have a list of people to pray for in your icon corner? Have you selected a book to read; one that would feed your Daily spiritual guidance? Let s start this New Year the right way! (Excerpts from Seasons of Grace Reflections on the Orthodox Church Year by Donna Farley)
Sun Sept 3 Mon Sept 4 Tue Sept 5 Wed Sept 6 Regular Schedule Fellowship Hour - Open GOYA Registration in the Breezeway after services Office is closed for Labor Day ACA closed for Labor Day Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am Koulourakia preparation - Fall Food Festival 4:00pm Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:00pm Koulourakia preparation - Fall Food Festival 9:00am Young Women s Discussion Group 11:00am Greek School Open House 5:00pm-7:00pm Parents and students are required to attend. Sunday School Teacher s Meeting 7:00pm First GOYA Meeting & Discussion - Topic: Prayer 7:00-8:15pm Fri Sept 8 Nativity of Theotokos Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Sun Sept 10 Mon Sept 11 Tue Sept 12 1st Day of Sunday School Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Holy Cross Monastery, Golgotha & Finding the Holy Cross Sunday School Year Theme: Words of Life and Faith Matins 8:45am Divine Liturgy 10:00am 3 & 4 yr. olds - 12th grade sit with parents & relatives 3 & 4 yr. olds - 12th grade proceed to class after Holy Communion. 5yr Memorial - Evangelos Feredinos Fellowship Hour is offered in loving memory of Evangelos by his loving family. Community Picnic - 5:00pm - The community is invited to our annual picnic, sponsored by the Parish Council. Please bring your favorite dessert to share. Fun and games will be provided. Repeating this year, please bring a gift-wrapped personal prize for the Raffle games. (Rain or Shine) Warm up America in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL ages. Parish Council Meeting 6:00pm Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am Finikia preparation - Fall Food Festival 4:00pm Τετ 13 Σεπτ Προετοιμασία Φοινίκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 900μμ Πρώτη μέρα του Ελληνικού σχολείου Κοινοτική βραδιά 6:00μμ-6:30 μ.μ. Αγιασμός της καινούργιας σχολικής χρονιάς 6:30μμ-7:00 μ.μ. Δείπνο 7:00-8:15 μ.μ. Συνεδρίαση της Φιλόπτωχου, Συνεδρίαση GOYA- Μελέτη της Βίβλου Εκπαίδευση για τα νέα Ιεροπαίδια Πεμπ 14 Σεπτ Η Ύψωση του Τίμιου Σταυρού. Όρθρος- Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Κυρ 17 Σεπτ Της Αγίας Σοφίας, Πίστη, Ελπίδα & Αγάπη Κανονικό ωράριο Κατηχητικο Σχολείο για ενήλικους 9:00 με θέμα «Το Αγιο Φώς και Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα στα Ιεροσόλιμα» Τα παιδιά του νηπιαγωγείου έως την 12 η τάξη να καθίσουν με τους γονείς και συγγενείς τους. Οι τάξεις των παιδιών 3 και 4 χρονών θα αρχίσουν στις 10:15 έως 11:45. Τα παιδιά του νηπιαγωγείου έως την 12 η τάξη θα πηγαίνουν στις τάξεις τους μετά την Θεία Κοινωνία Ο καφές προσφέρετε από τους Γρηγόρη& Ελένη Καραγιώργος, Νίκο & Αναστασία Καραγιώργος, Φωτεινή Καραγιώργος, Σταύρος & Γεωργία Μπομποτσιαρης, Αναστάσιος & Σταυρούλα Καζάκος, Σταύρος & Ελισάβετ Κόντος, και Γιάννης & Σοφία Βγενόπουλος προς τιμή των ονομαστικών εορτών των οικογενειών τους. Δευτ 18 Σεπτ «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική» στον διάδρομο της εκκλησίας 9:00-12:00 Τριτ 19 Σεπτ Κυρ 24 Σεπτ Hope & Joy συνάντηση 6:00-7:15 μ.μ. Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Προετοιμασία Κουραμπιέδες για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 9:00πμ Κανονικό Ωράριο Κατηχητικο Σχολείο για ενήλικους 9:00 με θέμα «Βηθλεέμ - χθές και σήμερα» Τα παιδιά του νηπιαγωγείου έως την 12 η τάξη να καθίσουν με τους γονείς και συγγενείς τους. Οι τάξεις των παιδιών 3 και 4 χρονών θα αρχίσουν στις 10:15 έως 11:45. Τα παιδιά του νηπιαγωγείου έως την 12 η τάξη θα πηγαίνουν στις τάξεις τους μετά την Θεία Κοινωνία Αγγελική χορωδία 12:00 ( Κ-3 η τάξεων) Ορκωμοσία του Διοικητικό Συμβουλίου της Χριστιανικής Ακαδημίας 20 η Επέτειο της Χριστιανικής Ακαδημίας Ο καφές προσφέρετε από τους γονείς της Χριστιανικής Ακαδημίας Δευτ 25 Σεπτ «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική» στον διάδρομο της εκκλησίας 9:00-12:00 Τριτ 26 Σεπτ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Εκπαίδευση AED Τετ 27 Σεπτ GOYA μελέτη της Βίβλου 700-815
Κυρ Σεπτ Δευτ 4 Σεπτ Τριτ 5 Σεπτ Τετ 6 Σεπτ Κανονικό ωράριο Ο καφές ανοιχτός Εγγραφές για την GOYA μετά την Θ. Λειτουργία στον διάδρομο της Eκκλησίας Το γραφείο θα είναι κλειστό Η Χριστιανική Ακαδημία θα είναι κλειστή Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Προετοιμασία Κουλουράκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 4:00 μ.μ. Συνεδρίαση του Διοικητικού συμβουλίου της Φιλόπτωχου 6:00 μ.μ. Προετοιμασία Κουλουράκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 9:00 π.μ. Ελληνικό σχολείο βραδιά γνωριμίας και πληροφοριών για παιδιά και γονείς από 5:00μμ 7:00 μ.μ. Πρώτη συνάντηση της GOYA με θέμα Προσευχή 7-8:15 μ.μ. Συνεδρίαση των δασκάλων του Κατηχητικου Σχολείου 7:00 μ.μ. Παρ 8 Σεπτ Το Γενέθλιο της Θεοτόκου. Όρθρος- Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Κυρ 10 Σεπτ Αρχή του κατηχητικού σχολείου ετήσιο θέμα «Λογια της Ζωής και της Πιστεως» Κατηχητικο Σχολείο για ενήλικους 9:30 με θεμα Το Μοναστήρι του Τιμίου Σταυρού, Γολγοθάς και ευρεσης το Τιμίου Σταυρού. Όρθρος 8:45- Θεία Λειτουργία 10:00 Τα παιδιά του νηπιαγωγείου έως την 12 η τάξη να καθίσουν με τους γονείς τους και συγγενείς τους. Οι τάξεις των παιδιών 3 και 4 χρονών θα αρχίσουν στις 10:15 έως 11:45. Τα παιδιά του νηπιαγωγείου έως την 12 η τάξη θα πηγαίνουν στις τάξεις τους μετά την Θεία Κοινωνία. Πενταετές Μνημόσυνο του Ευάγγελου Φερεντίνου Ο Καφές προσφέρετε από την οικογένεια του Ευάγγελου στην αγαπημένη του μνήμη. Το κοινοτικό πικνίκ 5:00μμ, χορηγία του Κοινοτικού Συμβουλίου. Παρακαλούμε να φέρετε το αγαπημένο σας γλυκό και ένα δώρο για την λαχειοφόρο. Πάσης καιρού. Δευτ 11 Σεπτ «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική» στον διάδρομο της εκκλησίας 9:00-12:00 Τριτ 12 Σεπτ Συνεδρίαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου 6:00μμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Προετοιμασία Φοινίκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 400μμ Wed Sept 13 Finikia preparation - Fall Food Festival 9:00am First day of Greek School Community Fellowship Night 6:00-6:30pm Blessing of Water Service for the beginning of all Church Ministries 6:30-7:00pm Fellowship Meal 7:00-8:15pm I. Philoptochos Kick Off/General Meeting II. GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl III. New Altar Boy Training Thu Sept 14 Elevation of the Cross Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Sun Sept 17 Sts. Sophia, Faith, Hope & Love Regular Schedule Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Holy Light & Holy Week in Jerusalem 3 & 4 yr. olds - 12th grade sit with parents & relatives 3 & 4 yr. olds - 12th grade proceed to class after Holy Communion. Mon Sept 18 Tue Sept 19 Sun Sept 24 Mon Sept 25 Tue Sept 26 Wed Sept 27 The Ladies of Philoptochos will pass a special tray for Holy Cross Seminary Fellowship Hour is offered in honor of family Name Days by the families of Greg & Helen Karagiorgis, Nick & Stacey Karagiorgis, Ms. Fotini Karagiorgis, Stavros & Georgia Bobotsiares, Pete & Zoe Bobotsiares, Tasios & Roula Kazakos, Steve & Lisa Kontos, and Yiannis & Sophia Vgenopoulos Warm up America in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL ages. Joy & Hope Meeting 6:00-7:15pm Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Kourabiethes preparation - Fall Food Festival 9:00am Adult Discussion 9:30am Regular Schedule Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Bethlehem - Yesterday and Today 3 & 4 yr. olds - 12th grade sit with parents & relatives 3 & 4 yr. olds - 12th grade proceed to class after Holy Communion. Angel Choir 12:00 (K-3rd grade) Annunciation Christian Academy Board Members Oath of Office Annunciation Christian Academy 20th year Celebration Fellowship Hour is offered by the parents of Annunciation Christian Academy Warm up America in the Breezeway 9-Noon. A knitting group for ALL ages. Men s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am No Baking AED Training 6:00pm No Baking GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00-8:15pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 USHERS Jimmy Chrysson, Pete Bobotsiares, George Bambalis, Paula Christakos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 3 George Kalamaras, Virginia Moutos, Chris Spinosa, Vic Pappas READER - Anthony Whitley ALTAR BOYS - Open to All NURSERY - Open but not staffed SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 USHERS Ody Chamis, Maria Tsigas, Nick Karagiorgis, Ilias Vlachos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 4 - Brian McFarlin, Chad Davis, Renee Kortesis, Kim Karahalios READER - Will Moye ALTAR BOYS Team 1 - Vaios Demopoulos, Alexandros Kalogeromitros, Yiannis Alexiou, Luke Vlahos, Vasilios Ziogas, Christos Demopoulos, Demetrios Liaskonis, John Stabolitis, John Petropoulos, William Pierce NURSERY Helen Vlasis, Jenny Morris SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 USHERS Jim Paloumbas, Sammy Gianopoulos, Helen Bambalis, Stan Carroll CHURCH SERV COMM Team 1 - Tom Giannopoulos, Tony Franzese, Presv. Stacy Shepherd, Paul Anthony READER Chris Lohr ALTAR BOYS Team 2 - Demetri Hodges, Nicholas Rizos, Chris G. Moutos, Terry Rizos, Danny Gallos, Demetri Kortesis, Spero Moutos, George Sechrest, Christian Gallos, Jack Nolan NURSERY Corie Ebert, Paula Manser, Katie Kroustalis SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 USHERS Jimmy Chrysson, Pete Bobotsiares, George Bambalis, Paula Christakos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 2 - Chris Gallos, Teddy J. Tsiolkas, Angelic Carroll, Tony Vlasis READER - Ron Sheppard ALTAR BOYS Team 3 - Costa Kortesis, Alexander Marshall, Yanni Petropoulos, Mikie Ioannou, Nicholas Woody, Stavros Karagiorgis, Panagiotis Vgenopoulos, Parker Moye, Angelo Petropoulos, Evangelos Kortesis, Christos Katsoudas, John Spinosa NURSERY Mary Paloumbas, Helen Sialmas, Stella Tsiaras Marriage Prayer O Lord our God, who in Your saving dispensation declared marriage honorable by Your presence in Cana of Galilee, keep in peace and concord your servants, whom you have joined together as one. Make their marriage honorable. Preserve their union undefiled; grant that they may live together blamelessly; and make them worthy to attain to a ripe old age, fulfilling Your commandments with a pure heart. The Good Samaritan Helpers of the Greek Orthodox Church sent cards in August to Harry, Helene, Paul, Kathryn, Louis. We would like to remind the parishioners that we are here to help in many ways. Please let us know if we can be of help to you, or someone that you know. Mary Wnentowski 749-5391 Emily Kafant 766-0604 Martha Dentiste 768-1077 Persephone Cortessis 765-2473
Prayer List As members of an Orthodox Christian family, we are called upon to pray for each other in time of need. Please pray for: Demetri, Alexandra, Eliana, Susan, John, Gretchen, Harry, Fotini, Genie, Voula, Ted, Roger, Genie, Mike, Marina, Violet If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at 765-7145. We will begin with a fresh list of names every month. COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT RESUMES WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 Once again we will have an opportunity to gather for a brief service, a light meal, the Philoptochos meeting, the GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl. All are invited to attend. The Community Fellowship Night takes place every 2nd Wednesday of the month, September - May and is sponsored by the Parish Council. 6:00-6:30 PM Blessing of Water Service for the beginning of all Church Ministries 6:30-7:00 PM Fellowship Meal 7:00-8:15 PM I. Philoptochos Kick Off/General Meeting II. GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl III. New Altar Boy Training 2017 STEWARDSHIP CΟΜΜΙΤΜΕΝΤ PROGRAM As the Father has sent me, so I send you John 20:21 We would like to thank the following Stewards for their support of Annunciation Ministries. The Stewardship list is updated on the 15th of every month. Cox, Richard & Diana Feredinos, Lemonia Leontaritis, Petro & Maria Sialmas, Dimitrios & Helen Skoteiniadis, Gregory & Ntina Spanos, Paul & Kathryn Whitley, Anthony Windham, Bryan & Anna 2017 STEWARDSHIP REPORT To date we have received 355 pledge cards Our goal is 410 HAVE YOU TURNED YOUR STEWARDSHIP CARD IN? PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
Our children s programs have been blessed and are growing. We are also a very active parish with several other activities occurring at our facilities. In the best interest of the safety of our children we will be implementing a new drop off and pick up procedure for our children s programs. We are planning to start this procedure this fall for all programs (Hellenic Dance, Greek School and Annunciation Academy.) We feel this is a critical issue to address as we have had some close calls this past year but thank God no one has been injured. 1.The front parking lot can only be used for those who are dropping off older children who can walk into the church by themselves. The drop- off area in front of the steps is to be used and children should exit the vehicle from the passenger side of the vehicle onto the sidewalk. They should not exit from the driver s side and walk between vehicles. 2. Any parent who is dropping a child off and escorting them into the building should park in the rear parking lot in a marked space and walk their child to their activity. 3. At dismissal time all parents should park in the rear parking lot, in a marked space, come into the building and pick up their child. 4. Only those with a valid handicapped placard or tag should utilize the handicapped spaces. All parents or adults picking up will park in the rear parking lot, in a marked space, enter the building and escort their child/children out. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience however, we cannot imagine how a tragedy could affect our community and the safety of our children is paramount. We know that this change may take time to get used but I know everyone wants to work together to make our programs better and safer for our children. Welcome Back Greek School Families, I hope you all had an exciting and restful Summer. It is hard to believe that it is time to start the 2017-18 School Year. We are very excited about the upcoming year. We have made some positive additions to our growing program, for this reason it is crucial that you attend the Open House on Wednesday September 6th from 5pm-7pm for Parents and Students. Regular classes will resume on Wednesday September 13th. We are looking forward to another successful year. -In Christ Heather Vlachos Calling All Ladies of Our Parish Community!!!! If you could spend only 1 hour a week to develop rewarding friendships while helping those in need, would you volunteer your time and talents? If you could make an impact or change someone s life, would you volunteer your time and skills? Do you want to grow and learn new skills? If you answered yes to any one of those questions and you are at least 18 years old, you are invited to attend the Ladies of Philoptochos General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13 th. The Greek Orthodox Ladies of Philoptochos Society is one of the largest women s philanthropic faith based organizations in the United States. Our participation is crucial in providing assistance to those in need, and by helping others, we provide fellowship and the opportunity for us to develop rewarding friendships with fellow Orthodox women. I pray this invitation finds you well, and hope to see you at the General Meeting on the 13th! Your Sister in Christ, Kiki Gonzales, President Prayer for Children For with God, all things are possible. LUKE 1:37 Save, Almighty God, the children, the adolescents, and the youth from traps and pitfalls. Keep the eyes of their souls always open and watchful. Protect them from destructive friendships Put a trench around their purity and innocence And wherever some crack has occurred, wherever one or more falls misfortunately happened, implant wings once again on the youthful soul, so that it can straighten up and be freed by Your grace. God, I beseech You not only to keep watch over the purity and integrity of them at their tender age, but also to make them strong and radiant Lord, may the lightning bolts of the pure and uncorrupt juvenile spirit cut through the dark chaos of our society. May Suns full of light that shine brilliantly in the children s completely pure eyes illuminate the chaos. +DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America
Sunday, September 10 5:00 PM - Until? FUN with games and other activities FOOD & SOFT DRINKS provided by the Parish Council And FELLOWSHIP with all our family and friends! Bring your family s favorite dessert to share with others. BY POPULAR DEMAND, the Picnic will again feature Raffle games with prizes donated by YOU, the members of our community. Please bring a gift-wrapped personal prize with your name attached. Last year our community donated many special items, and we all had so much fun. Plan AHEAD and join us soon. See you at the Picnic! Annunciation Christian Academy Sunday School News from Annunciation We hope everyone had a blessed summer! The Sunday school staff is working hard to prepare for the first day on Sunday, September 10. We look forward to seeing all of our youth in Sunday school and appreciate all the wonderful teachers volunteering their time and talents. We have a few important dates and reminders coming up: Wednesday, September 6 th - Sunday School Teachers Meeting at 7:00pm. Wednesday, September 13 th Blessing of Water service at 6 p.m. for the beginning of all youth programs, followed by a fellowship meal. Sunday, September 24 th - We will begin our Charity Food Drive. Please look out for more messages regarding this opportunity to give back to our community. Lastly, a quick reminder that all Sunday school classes, including 3 and 4 year olds, will begin after Communion. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! With Service in Christ, Fr. Demetri & Sunday School Coordinators, Zoe Bobotsiares, Helen Karagiorgis and Heather Vlahos Young Adult League What is YAL? YAL is the ministry group that serves the Orthodox Christian college student, young professional and young adult communities (ages 18-40) of the Winston-Salem area. YAL is a wonderful opportunity for those who want to get more involved with our Orthodox faith based on YAL s four pillars of Worship, Witness, Service, and Fellowship. We are here to serve our church, the Orthodox community, and provide a welcoming, fun and loving group for all to enjoy. Who can join? Members are between the ages of 18-40, live in the triad, are Orthodox Christian, or are spiritually curious! YAL allows young adults to connect with other Orthodox groups in the area, nurtures spiritual growth, and provides an outlet for those wanting to serve their Church and local community. Whether you are new to the area or have been a long term resident, come join us! We look forward to seeing you at our events! How do I join? If you d like to join, or are interested in learning more about YAL activities, please send an email to: annunciationyal@gmail.com and join our Facebook page: Annunciation YAL
ANNUNCIATION YOUTH NEWS SEPTEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY September 3rd After Services Registration for GOYA continues WEDNESDAY September 6th 7:00pm 8:15pm First GOYA meeting/discussion of 2017-2018. Our discussion topic will be on Prayer and GOYANS will receive their new Orthodox Prayer Books MONDAY September 11th Basketball Practice begins for young men. 6th-9th grades 5:30-7:00pm 10th-12th grades 7:00-8:30pm WEDNESDAY September 13th 7:00pm-8:15pm Bible Study/ Bible Bowl 7:00pm-8:15pm MONDAY September 18th 6:00-7:15pm HOPE & JOY WEDNESDAY September 27th Set up Hall for Catering event beginning at 4:00pm for parents and GOYANS in grades 9th-12th Bible Study/Bible Bowl 7:00-8:15pm SATURDAY September 30th, 3:30-8:30pm GOYA grades 9th-12th serving at catered reception (fundraiser) HOPE & JOY 2017-2018 New night and time!! HOPE&JOY are the churches ministries for children in Kindergarten through 5th grades. This year in response to requests from several parents we will be having our HOPE & JOY ministries on the third Monday of each month beginning on Monday Sept. 18th from 6:00-7:15pm GOYA BIBLE STUDY AND BIBLE BOWL The Bible Study is for any GOYAN who wants to learn more about the Holy Scriptures. It is NOT just for Bible Bowl participants! We encourage all of our GOYA to become active in learning about their faith. Come join in the discussion. Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7:00p-8:15p beginning on September 13th. Please bring your Orthodox Study Bible GOYA 2017-2018 GOYA is the church s ministry for students that will be in the 6th-12th grades during the 2017-2018 school year. Please make sure that you fill out the GOYA registration and medical forms as soon as possible. These forms allow us to update contacts which enables us keep you all informed about what is going on concerning programs and upcoming events. There is also a $20 registration fee for each GOYAN. We will be having our monthly GOYA meeting/discussion on the first Wednesday of each month beginning September 6th. Our discussions this year will focus on topics that our youth are confronted with in today s society. Please keep our youth, their advisors, and their parents in your prayers.