Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church

HOPE/JOY

HOPE & JOY Ministry
STS. PETER AND PAUL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH FREDERICK, MD

HOPE Ministry
Hellenic Orthodox Primary EducationThe HOPE is the ministry to children ages 5 - 7 of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since HOPE is a ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program will reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.The mission and goal of the HOPE ministry is to lead our children in to experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming active sacramental members of the living church, our children will be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation. By laying a foundation of faith at this age, the young people will have something that will guide and strengthen them through life.

JOY Ministry
Junior Orthodox YouthThe Junior Orthodox Youth, or JOY, is the ministry to children ages 8 - 12 of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since JOY is a ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program will reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.The mission and goal of the JOY ministry is to lead our young people into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming active sacramental members of the living church, our young people will be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation. By laying a foundation of faith at this age, the young people will have something that will guide and strengthen them as they progress into junior high and high school.

Procedures & Behavior Guidelines

Students should arrive at 7:00pm to participate in the opening prayers.Students are expected to be respectful to their ministry coordinators as well as their peers at all times and especially when they are inside the Church.Ministry coordinators will give each child three warnings during a gathering for disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior. After that point, the parents/child will be asked to speak with Fr. George concerning inappropriate behavior before rejoining any JOY/HOPE activities.There will be a sign up sheet for families to provide dinner and/or snacks for the gatherings. Your 2011-12 HOPE/JOY Ministry Coordinators are: Maria Bedard, Amy Damoulakis, and Erica Kavadias

Calendar of Events (Tentative)

August 21 – September 16 Registration                                                 Theme                                     Activity

September 16                                                                           The Holy Cross                   Cross Mosaic craft                                                                                                                                                Ice Cream Social

October 21                                                                              Saint Demetrios                    Game Night
                                                                                                                                                JOY Officer Elections

November 18                                                                           Giving Thanks                      Harvest Party

December 16                                                                            The Nativity                          Pizza & Movie Night

Week of December 26                             SAVE THE DATE FOR A CHRISTMAS BREAK ICE SKATING OUTING

January 20                                                                              Baptism/Godparents           Icon craft

February 17                                                                           Great Lent                            Pajama Party & Movie

*no events during Lent (February 26 – April 7)Holy Week (April 8 – 14)                       SAVE THE DATE FOR A HOLY WEEK RETREAT

April 20                                                                                      Church Architecture            Planting Seeds craft

*no events in May and we’re hopeful the children will offer their time & talent in support of the Spring Festival May 17 - 20
June 8                                                                                          TBD                                        Farewell BBQ

FUNDRAISERS

We will have 2-3 fundraising opportunities. Dates & activity will be developed in coordination with the JOY officers and Ministry Coordinators.

EVENTS BEGIN AT 7:00PM AND WILL TAKE PLACE IN DR. PETER TSAKNIS FELLOWSHIP HALL
7:00 – 7:30pm Opening Prayer & Dinner (no meat)

            7:30 – 8:00pm             HOPE Sanctuary Time with Father George /   JOY Activity Time
8:00 – 8:30pm             JOY Sanctuary Time with Father George   /     HOPE Activity Time
8:30 – 9:00pm             Free Play & Closing Prayer
There will be a sign up sheet for families to provide dinner entrees and/or snacks for the gatherings.

Snow Days:

Cancellations due to inclement weather, we will send an email out by 12pm Friday afternoon.

Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox920 W. 7^th Street, Frederick, MD 21701Office: 301-663-0663,
Fax: 301-663-6855

HOPE & JOY Ministries Registration Form
(September 2011 – June 2012)

St. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church

Very Reverend Archimandrite George Nikas, Presiding Priest

HOPE/JOY