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:
- Honouring the Earth All-Nighter - April 24 (5pm)-25 (9:30am), Shekinah Retreat Cetnre & Mount Royal Mennonite Church
- ALL YOUTH Retreat - May 24-26, Camp Elim - open to youth in grades 6-12!
- MCC Relief Sale Kid's Corner - June 7-8, Saskatoon
- Eigenheim/RJC Musical Pool party Mega Menno - June 20, Rosthern Junior College
Full 2018-19 Events Calendar
Honouring the Earth, April 24-25
We will start at Shekinah at 2:30pm to help with their cabin build.
Bring good shoes and work gloves; there will jobs for all skill levels. After supper at Shekinah we will transition to Mount Royal Mennonite Church in Saskatoon for the rest of the event. The night will include all sorts of games, Bible study, late-night pizza, and a throw back to an activity I am particularly looking forward to –
Fear Factor! The event will end with breakfast at 9:30am, afterwards we will all go home and sleep! This is a free event, however,
RSVP’s are needed to provide for adequate transportation and food.
ALL Youth Retreat at Camp Elim, May 24-26
Ever since I began working for MC Sask I have wanted to host an event at Camp Elim, and I’m thrilled to finally be making that wish a reality this year! And not only that, but due to the cancellation of this year’s Sr. High Retreat, this event is being opened up to ALL youth in grades 6-12. These changes speak volumes to our continued desire to create meaningful experiences for our youth of the wider church family they are part of, and I can’t wait for this year’s event. Our theme this year is,
Without a Doubt… Have Faith! And our speaker,
Erika Enns Rodine, comes from my home town!
Cost $110 for youth and sponsors, poster and registration form will be available soon.
Shake: Rattled by the Radical, Nationwide Youth Gathering
July 28 - August 1, Shekinah Summer Camp, SK
The deadline to receive a sponsor discount (half price registration!) is
April 26, so even if you’re not sure how many youth you might have attending, it would be good to have at least one person registered by then to ensure you receive the discount. Visit the event website,
www.prairieyouth.ca for registration and all kinds of fun and exciting event info!
Questions or wonderings about youth events and programming?
Call or email Kirsten Hamm-Epp:
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)
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.
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)
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.
