The “Five Gs” of G*Force
The "Five Gs" are markers or guides for your spiritual journey. They are designed to help take the guesswork out of what it really means to be a fully devoted follower of Christ—to live like Jesus would if he were in your place. In personal devotions and weekly small group gatherings you’ll learn about:
1. Grace: Move beyond religious rules and regulations and learn how to live in God’s grace -- then learn how to share this grace with others.
2. Growth: Discover how spiritual practices can bring you closer to the heart of God.

3. Groups: Experience an authentic community where you will learn what it means to know and be known -- to have real and intimate friendships throughout your life.
4. Gifts: Identify your spiritual gifts and dedicate them to serving God -- then watch how God uses your gifts to impact the world in amazing ways
5. Good Stewardship: Trust God with all your resources and discover what it means to live with freedom and generosity.

G*FORCE NEWS! Big Changes for Youth Group!
Please note that our youth group will now be meeting at one another's homes to create a more warm and inviting atmosphere for our teens and their friends who come to visit. December will mark the beginning of this change, and we will start out by meeting at the home of Derek and Allison Herr. Please contact Heather at heatherhershey@msn.com for directions. In January, we will meet at the home of Amanda and David Forte.

Also, beginning in December, to allow our teens to get their homework done and have a peaceful dinner with their parents, our meeting time will be changing to 7-8:30 p.m. The leaders hope that this half-hour shift will allow families to feel less stressed getting their teens to youth on time!

So What's G*Force all About?

Ever feel tired of trying really hard to be a Christian? Being a Christ-follower isn’t about trying really hard; it’s about training to be more like Jesus so he can transform you into the person he made you to be. At G-Force you will learn how!

We meet each Monday at 7 p.m. at several of our teen's homes. The night includes time for building friendships, fun activities, a relevant message from God's Word and discussion that allows you to interact with truth in a loving and caring environment. We do other cool things during the month, as well.

Questions? 
E-mail Heather Hershey at
heatherhershey@msn.com
or call 606-7869.
MEET THE YOUTH DIRECTOR
Heather Hershey (in photo at right with her family) is our youth director. Beginning with G*force Youth Ministry in May 2007, she previously worked with the Xtreme Youth at Pequea Church, serving as a volunteer for seven years. She worked under The Table’s Pastor Dan for five years when he was with Pequea. The last two years at Pequea was spent as the Senior High Youth Director overseeing 10 volunteers, planning events and teaching bible studies. Heather's vision for G*force Youth Ministry is one where teens grow spiritually in the word and their faith in an environment that is welcoming and fun. She hopes for teens to grow so deep in their faith before graduating from high school that they'll be able to defend it in every circumstance of life. 

Heather graduated from Elizabethtown College with a degree in communications in 2002 and then worked with the College as the Assistant Director of College Relations until her first child was born. At that point she became a stay-at-home mom. Heather and her husband Curt (a g*force youth volunteer) have a three-year-old daughter Alyssa and are expecting their second child in January 2009. When not spending time with the youth, their family enjoys being outdoors, going out to eat, watching Philadelphia sports, playing games and just being together.


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Youth Calendar
DECEMBER
December 1
 Hooked – Don’t take the bite of Temptation - “Don’t Bite”
G*force at the Herr's, 7-8:30 p.m.
December 8
 Hooked – “Swim in Schools”
G*force at the Herr's, 7-8:30 p.m.
December 12-13
 GNO (Guys NIght Out) Guys at the Hillards for a Wii all-nighter. 8 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. Saturday

GNO (Girls NIght Out) Girls at the Hersheys for an old-fashioned slumber party). 8 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. Saturday
December 15
 Hooked – “Get Rid of the Hook”
G*force at the Herr's, 7-8:30 p.m
December 22
 Hooked – “Swim Free”
G*force at the Herr's, 7-8:30 p.m
December 27-30
 YOUTH QUEST!
December 29
 No G*force
January 2009
Jan. 5
 Growing Deep and Wide (G*force at Amanda and David Forte's)
Jan. 12
 Growing Deep and Wide (G*force at Amanda and David Forte's)
Jan. 19
 Growing Deep and Wide (G*force at Amanda and David Forte's)
Jan. 26
 Go Wide Service Project (meeting place TBD)
February 2009
  Feb. 2 
 GNO – bowling! (Meeting place TBD)
  Feb. 6-8
 Winter G*force Youth Retreat. "Risk-Taking Faith"
Feb. 9 
 Listening for God’s Whisper (at the Mylin's)
Feb. 16 
 Listening for God’s Whisper (at the Mylin's)
Feb. 23 
 Listening for God’s Whisper (at the Mylin's)
March 2009
Mar. 2 
 Service Project Day
Mar. 6-7 
 JumpStart Retreat (grades 6-8) at Manor Church
Mar. 9 
 GET REAL – Where are we at Spiritually? (at Lucas Forte's)
Mar. 16 
 GET REAL – HOW can I grow deeper? (at Lucas Forte's)
Mar. 23 
 GET REAL – Is it ok that I doubt? (at Lucas Forte's)
Mar. 30 
 GET REAL – Are my actions reflecting my faith? (at Lucas Forte's)
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