Presbytery of Arkansas Youth Council team shares the story of their week in Houma, Louisiana. Photo: Karen Howard

Calling Youth to the Gulf Coast

You Have a Mission!

Youth from across the United States participated in the first Youth Weeks in the Gulf during June and July, 2008. The special program was a success and will return in the summer of 2009.

Youth Weeks 2009

Who: Youth ages 16+ and adults (5:1 ratio)

What: Hurricane recovery work opportunities - Work in the community may include rebuilding or cleaning, such as cleaning up a park or painting homes. There may also be opportunities to assist local churches with Vacation Bible School or other activities — being a witness in the community and helping the church grow.

Where and When: Presbyterian Volunteer Villages
June 28 – July 4, Louisiana
July 5 – 11, Texas
July 12 – 18, Louisiana

How: Team leaders contact the PDA Call Center at (866) 732-6121 or register online.

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Resources

Resources will be available soon to help your church promote these special weeks. All PC(USA) congregations should receive an envelope with samples of the Youth Weeks, Family Week and Father/Son Week resources in the mail during the month of January 2009. To request additional posters and postcards, please send an email to PDA.

Calling Youth to the Gulf Coast - You have a Mission!
A postcard and poster are available to encourage youth team participation during youth weeks.
Download and print the postcard.

Presbyterian Volunteer Villages — Hope through Hospitality
A brochure with basic information about facilities, teams, staff and the work of the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages.
Download and print the brochure.
Read more about the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages.

Presbyterians Faithful Witness and Relationships Continue
A new three year gulf DVD is being prepared; it will include a special music video segment sharing the 2008 youth weeks adventure and encouraging the youth at your church to participate.  You may request the DVD by sending an email to PDA.

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