I think we can all agree... it's been a crazy few weeks. Nevertheless, our Lord is FAITHFUL. 

In light of recent updates concerning the COVID-19 virus, the Bryan ISD system has made the decision to close down for the week. The Diocese of Austin has asked us to cancel events.

So what are we doing at St. Joseph Youth Ministry?

HOW TO GET ATTENDANCE POINTS
We are offering two ways to get attendance points over the next few weeks. (See below for more information about these 2 events).

1. Attending the online youth night. 

Your youth will receive 5 points for attending the entire youth night! To let us know your youth attended, have him/her send an email to sarah@ablaze.us with his/her favorite part of the youth night and why!  

A good example: My favorite part of youth night was when Dave Moore led us in the song Reckless Love. It reminded me that the Lord loves me and is chasing me down. 

An example that won't count toward points: The song was good. 

We're excited to find out what your favorite part was and why! 

2. Attending online small group.

Your youth will receive 5 points for attending small group. Your small group leader will take roll during small group time every week. 

THE BIGGEST YOUTH NIGHT EVER.
On Sundays, over NINE THOUSAND youth and ministers from across the country (and Canada!) are gathering for the BIGGEST CATHOLIC YOUTH NIGHT EVER. An online youth night.

And we want YOU to join us this Sunday! 

Join us for speakers like, Paul J. Kim & Katie Prejean McGrady, worship leaders like Dave Moore & Jeremy Rodriguez, and blessings from priests like Fr. Jared Cooke, a previous St. Joseph associate pastor! If you want to watch last Sunday's youth night, click the link below. There, you'll also find a PDF with some discussion questions to encourage family conversation and prayer based on the content from last night. I hope you take advantage of this opportunity share the faith and grow closer together as a family.

Last week's youth night: https://projectym.com/live/replay/

How to watch: All your youth has to do is head to https://live.projectym.com/ on Sundays at 7pm Central.

Notes:

1. The broadcast starts at 7pm central, but plan to log in a few minutes early to make sure your youth is on when it starts.
2. You can access the event on any device with a web browser – but the faster the connection, the better.
3. If you use a parental control content filter you'll need to add an exception for vimeo.com so you can see the video/audio feed.

SMALL GROUPS ARE HAPPENING
We are having online small group time for about 30 minutes every week. This is happening every week over the internet using Zoom.us. During this time, you get to catch up and be led in a devotional. If you want to join a small group email sarah@ablaze.us

Zoom Meeting Times: 
6th + 7th girls: Sundays at 8
8th grade girls: Tuesdays at 7
6th + 7th boys: Sundays at 8
8th grade boys: Sundays at 8
HS boys: Thursdays at 7
HS girls: Fridays at 1pm

WHAT TO DO WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING?
SOCIAL MEDIA.
Follow us on social media where we will be posting weekly. 

Bored because of social distancing?? 
We'll have weekly challenges to do at home!

Desiring to grow in your relationship with Christ? 
We'll be offering prayer opportunities!

Have questions about the Church? 
We'll be answering them!

So follow us on social media and invite your children to do the same!

Click here to follow us on instagram.
Click here to follow us on facebook. 

We are praying for our church family. And we miss each one of you!!