DISTRICT YOUTH ARE ACTIVE

This year's fall district senior high youth retreat was held during district conference Nov. 4-6 in Springfield, Ill. We had a good weekend together but would like more youth from the Central and Southern Regions. Roger Schrock, a former Brethren Mission Worker, spoke on God's calling in our lives and ways that youth can promote challenging issues. The Youth served ice cream Saturday evening. They raised about $300 to help with next summer's National Youth Conference bus trip costs. The weekend included worship, games, good meals, and free time to get better acquainted. Many thanks to cabinet president Becca Lipscomb and the Springfield church for helping with the arrangements.

Plans for the SPRING RETREAT are to meet March 17-19 at Freeport Church of the Brethren. Tom Benevento, Latin America/Caribbean specialist for the Church of the Brethren General Board, will be our guest leader. Visit the youth website at www.cobyouth.org. for details.