Youth Ministry

The youth ministry programming of MC Sask has two primary goals:

• Providing opportunities for youth to spend time together in a safe space, and
• Helping youth strengthen their relationships with their Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.

Saskatchewan Mennonite Youth Organization (SMYO)

Youth programming, led by youth! Saskatchewan Mennonite Youth Organization (SMYO) is an important part of Mennonite Church Saskatchewan (MC Sask). SMYO includes any youth (gr. 6-12) who are part of an MC Sask congregation, school, or youth group.
The purpose of SMYO is to bring together youth from across the province for fellowship, a feeling of unity, and spiritual growth. Along with monthly Mega Menno events, there are two SMYO retreats each year, one for Jr. High and one for Sr. High. The goal of these events is to foster feelings of identity & unity, invite youth to grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ, and encourage them to follow God in all areas of their lives.
SMYO receives oversight from Kirsten Hamm-Epp, MC Sask Regional Church Minister, and most importantly, from the SMYO Youth Committee.
This group of youth in grades 10-12 provides input regarding programming, helps run retreats, offers worship services at MC Sask congregations, and is the representative voice of Mennonite youth in Saskatchewan.

2018-19 Committee: Sydney Martens (co-chair), Nathan Bartel (co-chair), Rachel Neufeld, Reed Fitzgerald, Maddy Harms, Teah Lennea, Kate Hanson, Matthew Klassen, Chloe Harms

Events

Upcoming Mega Menno Events:

• Mega Menno Ski Day – Feb. 23 at Table Mountain, details below
• Youth @ ADS – March 8 at Zoar Mennonite Church (Waldheim)
• Honouring the Earth All-Nighter - April 24-25, location TBD

Full 2018-19 Events Calendar

Ski Trip to Table Mountain

The MegaMenno Ski Trip will take place on Febuary 23, 2019. We will be driving out to Table Mountain from Mount Royal Mennonite Church at 7:00am. There will be 2 return trips, one taking place after lifts close at around 5:00pm and the other will leave around 9:00pm to allow for some night skiing. The cost for the event is variable depending on a number of factors, the first of which is the size of our group. Since this is an unknown at this time, assume the price of lift tickets will be $33.00 for youth 16+ and $26.00 for youth under 16 unless we tell you otherwise. If we pull together a group of 15 or more the altered ticket prices will be $26.40 for youth 16+ and $20.80 for youth under 16. The second factor is food! There is a canteen at Table Mountain where burgers and various goodies can be purchased, but bringing your own food is the thrifty way to go. Finally, gear. Day rentals are available, please make sure to let Zach Dueck (Assoc. Pastor, MRMC) know if you are bringing your own gear so we can plan to have room for it in the vehicles. Click on the permission form link below for full details and to register your youth.

All participants must be signed up by a parent or guardian using the following form: Mega Menno Ski Trip Permission Form

Permission form for sponsors who plan to ski *not optional*: Ski Trip Sponsor Release Form

Contact Zach Dueck to register or if you have questions: zdueck@gmail.com, 306-880-6834

Sr. High Retreat - Cancelled due to weather

All registration fees are being refunded contact Kirsten if you have any questions: youthminister@mcsask.ca 306-249-4844

Coffee Fundraiser

Through Level Ground Trading Co., funds are raised each year to help youth attend the two SMYO retreats, for large assemblies and trips, and scholarships. To date over $5,000 has been raised, and we are very grateful for this support! Orders are welcome on an individual or congregational/corporate level. View product list and pricing below, contact the MC Sask office, mcsask@mcsask.ca 306-249-4844, to place an order or find out more.
SMYO Level Ground Order Form To pay for your coffee order via PayPal click on the button below. (note adding to cart is not ordering again, just putting what you have already ordered into the cart to pay for it)

Level ground coffee sizes

1 lb bag $15.00 CAD 5 lb eco cube $65.00 CAD

The youth ministry programs of MC Sask are accountable to the Pastoral Leadership Commission (PLC), and any questions or concerns should be directed to PLC Chair Garth Ewert Fisher, or MC Sask Moderator Terry Stefaniuk. Please contact the office for their information.