Happy Easter!

Its that time of year again, thats right Easter! Even if you didnt look for eggs or get upset that your chocolate bunny wasn’t full of chocolate thats ok! We all did different things. so if your sitting at home watching a movie ,enjoy this pic of easter eggs:)

p.s. I posted this on easter not aprils fools day but oh well.

New Beginnings , New Members , New things and the New Year!!!

 

Winter retreat !

 Happy 2013!!!

I know it’s been a while since anything’s been posted and I apoligize for that . But let’s say things happen in life. Hope the Holidays were fun for everyone. I know those who joined us at Winter Retreat seemed to have a blast and always looking forward for the next one. Even thou one of the teens was dreading to leave . But  “ children get older , am getting older too” -Landslide .   As I attended but not there 100%  I can’t  say how things were all together ,my time there was comfortable and enjoyable around those I don’t get to see as often as I’d like. There will stories from teens from the retreat.Which hopfully i’ll be able to figure how to put them on the page titled ” From teens to you! ” New things will be posted and trying to be creative with suggestions and even posts from others! There is a New officer , League chaplin and positions and jobs have been switched giving a new flavor for the group! New members will be joining us this year since they will be turning 13 this year . We have plenty of ideas for this year, fundraising , traveling ,  new positons but no granitees at this time you’ll just have to watch and wait or ask! Am very excited this year and hope we can make this year a year to remember!!!

 

Bekka Lange CBS editor ~ Love,Light and Life

Quotes.

A quote from Helen Keller.

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

-Helen Keller

 

 

We send prayors for those that were and are being affected by the devestating event ,that ocoured on Friday ,December 14 2012 in NewTown Connecticut. It is an awful thing and we wish this upon no one.

Congrats!!!

Congratulations to Emily and her new born baby girl , Laila who was born Friday at 7:55 and 35 seconds!!!  She weighed 7lbs and nine ounces. Emily and the baby are happy and healthy . She’s a precious gift that Gods brought into this world. Beautiful and I know we can’t wait to meet her.

Bekka Lange CBS Editor ~ Live Your Love

Youtube!

Tam has a youtube page now! Theres only a couple uploaded now but more soon. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/user/almontsurvivors?feature=watch

England Earthquakes!

Well New England that is. As of today , a 4.6 earthquake was felt by americans and the SCYL league that was on the new England states! Some were scared and surprised, others thought it was nothing.For some this news was quite a surprise  and especially those of us that have never felt one before or even had any natural disasters in our little or big towns.

P.S. I will be adding some things from columbus day soon. I was going today but thought an Earthquake for some of us was a bit more exciting:P

Bekka Lange CBS editor~ Live Your Love

Almont Winter Retreat

I know this is a tad late- but I wanted to get my two cents in on winter retreat and encourage teens to come this year… my last teen retreat.

Last winter, I was mildly stressed about finishing college applications (don’t worry- I did eventually and will be at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington in the Fall). This retreat was a breath of fresh (and chilly) air. My fondest memories include jamming with Paul Demming and teens, Frisbee in the snow, knitting with Holly, rollerskating on the last night, staying awake for 24 hours (minus that hour nap in the middle…), and crashing on coma couch after said 24 hours.

There’s more I could share, but that’s old news. I’ll post about convention soon. Hope to see you all this winter!

Facebook, CBS, and Youth Director blog, Oh my!

I’m in!

Finally- now that’s summer’s rolled around (and I got some face-to-face encouragement at Convention) I had time to figure out how to post on here- which wasn’t nearly as difficult as I though it’d be. Kurt posted something on our Facebook group that I think is worth sharing on here for those without FB access. We have multiple media sights now and here’s what Kurt had to say about the distinctions between them:

There is a Home Base and there are Outposts. Home Base is where your group, in this case, the SCYL lives online. Outposts are all your other media sights related to the Home Base.

SCYL Home Base:

•  http://youthleague.blogspot.com This is the home base the where the SCYL “lives”. This is the blog that I, as youth director, administer  and run. Here you find links to all other youth and church media sites, pictures and stories that I write, and a calendar of events. This is where parents of teens and teens (especially new teens and families) might go to find information about the church, the SCYL and upcoming events, like retreats. Now that I know what to do, I will try to do a better job keeping this blog current.

SCYL Outposts:

• SCYL Facebook group: This is a group for teens, as well as youth leaders and ministers who work directly with teens at youth retreats and camps. It’s a place for teens to share information and pictures with others who are actively involved in the SCYL. This is a private group and adults who are not involved in leading retreats won’t be in this group.
• This Blog! https://scylcbs.wordpress.com/
  This is the teen blog which is likely the CBS printed newsletter. This is the place for teens to share whatever they want. It is for all stuff written and reported by teens for teens. Other than the occasional youth director report or youth chaplain message, it’s just for you teens. But it is an open site that all parents and adults can visit to see what you guys are up to, so nothing overly offensive should go here. But, that said, this is where you can push the limits the farthest. Things you teens post here should be linked back to Facebook, the SCYL page or on your own wall, so more people find the teens pics and posts here and visit.

I’m sure more Outposts will be added down the road as different media sites become more popular. We can add as many Outposts as we like.

Welcome!

Hey , everyone! Welcome to the clear blue sky blog spot. This is where you can see everything from retreats to photos and teen writings and everything in between are all welcome and super encouraged! As 2012 CBS editor i would love to get anything you might want online . I hope to make this the spot to catch up on the newest events and keep everyone in touch with each other even if we don’t get to see you very much! Lets make this the best blog it can be and even better!!! 🙂 Have fabulous day.