RENEW 09
RENEW Your Inner Roadie - Serving in a Whole New Way

Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to service at a concert, helping set up and hanging out with the band, running a concession stand, selling merchandise, and most importantly, praying for concert goers who need to know the love of the Lord?

Your dream could come true on Friday night October 16, 2009.

This year the annual Diocesan Youth Event will host a concert with Christian recording artists, The Red Airplanes. This Texas band played at SnowSlam ‘09 and really rocked the house. You can get at taste of their uplifting music at www.myspace.com/theredairplanes

As in past years, RENEW 09 will be a lock-in event for grades 7-12, but the concert is open to the public. Check in starts at 4:00 pm Friday, October 16th, at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 10500 Kenworthy St., El Paso, TX. The concert starts at 7:30 pm with an after-concert meet and greet. By 11:30 the doors will be locked and then we get down to the studying how to Serve in a Whole New Way. A continental breakfast will be served Saturday morning, more discussion on serving, with a side journey to the Convocation floor. The event ends at 11:00 am Saturday, October 17th.

The Cost… a mere 5 bucks! Registration will be available soon online at www.campstoney.org

Questions? Email Fr. Daniel at revdcave@gmail.com or phone at 505.850.3975

30 Hour Famine to be rescheduled...

30 Hour Famine Postponed!

Due to conflicts with the school spring back schedule for both Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, this month's 30 Hour Famine is being postponed until after Easter. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

Questions? Contact Fr. Daniel at revdcave@gmail.com

30 Hour Famine - Will Starve for Food

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children in the developing countries of the world? Are you willing to be the hands and feet of Christ here in New Mexico? Do you want to put yourself in the shoes of the "least of these, my children"

All this and more is available to you during the 30 Hour Famine to benefit World Vision. The goal is to fast for 30 hours and raise pledges for each hour you don't eat. The funds are used by World Vision to feed, clothe and educate children around the world.

This year's 30 Hour Famine will be held March 27 and 28 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Rio Rancho. As in past years, we will host a lock-in from Friday to Saturday and will do a service project to benefit the community. And of course we are planning on a fair bit of fun and learning during our time together.

Interested? please call or text Fr. Daniel @ 505.850.3975 or email me @ revdcave@gmail.com

Make plans to join us!

What do you get with you mix 50 Jr, Mid and High school teens, 8 chaperones, 60 inches of snow, two really hot Christian rock bands, and the Holy Spirit...?

Snow Slam 09!!!

This was one fabulous weekend! The weather was perfect this past President's Day weekend as both teens and band members took to the slopes at Ski Santa Fe for a day of shredding and carving. We had everything from never-ever snowboarders and skiers to black diamond experts. By the end of the day, there were smiles and sore muscles all around.

The teens were treated to two evening concerts from A Rotterdam November and The Red Airplanes. These guys really rocked the camp with messages of Christ's saving love and amazing grace. If you haven't heard their music on the radio, check out their myspace pages. If you enjoy rock music with a positive Christian message, you'll like these bands!

If you want to see what all of the excitement was about go to www.stmarksonthemesa.org and click go to the youth page, then click on the Snow Slam picture link. This will take you to the Kodak picture gallery were you can view and share the memories...Thanks Emilio!

Thanks to all those who submitted design suggestions for a new Snow Slam logo. The judges are busy pouring over the entries and will announce a winner in the next couple of weeks.

Thanks also to all the chaperones, parents, and prayer warriors that supported us during the weekend. May the Lord continue to bless you all!

This year was so much fun that plans are being made now for next year's event so mark your calendars!

Snow Slam 09

Happy New Year!!

Yes it have been almost a year since I last posted to this blog but I promised my self that would change this year so here I am!

The next event for teens in the DRG will be Snow Slam 09 and the details are below...

so check it out and let me know you're coming!!

Fr. Daniel

SnowSlam , the annual sking and snowboarding weekend, is kicking it up a notch this year by inviting not one but two national recording Christian rock bands to join us for the weekend. A Rotterdam November and philmont will be joining us at the camp and on the slopes. these two groups will rock the Camp for two concerts and join us for our Monday morning worship service. this is your chance to get up close and personal with the bands!

This event is limited to the first 65 registrations!!!

When: President’s day weekend February 14^th- 16^th

Where: Bishop Stoney Camp and conference Center &

Ski Santa Fe Skiing and Boarding area

Who: junior, mid and high school students - Grades 6 through 12

Sign up by sending your name, age, address, phone number and whether you are a skier or boarder to: Revdcave@gmail.com

mail your deposits (made payable to the episcopal diocese of the Rio Grande with snowslam in the memo line):

SnowSlam 09

C/O St. Francis Episcopal Church

2903 19^th Ave, SE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

tentetive schedule:

Saturday: Registration starting at 12:00pm followed by indoor and outdoor games, Bible study, Dinner and a concert featuring national recording artists “A Rotterdam November” and “Philmont”.

Sunday: breakfast, trip to ski Santa fe for full day of fun and snow, dinner, bible studies and another concert!

Monday: Breakfast, worship service, closing stuff and going home.

wax up your skis and boards and join us for a weekend of fun, music and fellowship….Come on Down!!!

Questions? contact Fr. Daniel E. Cave revdcave@gmail.com or 505.850.3975

Snow Slam09 Price List

Ticket sales are limited to the first 65 registrations.

General charges	Lodging for two nights, all meals and snacks, transportation to and from Ski Santa Fe and two private concerts (no charge for chaperones)		$90.00
Skiing/snowboarding packages and prices
	Never ever skiing lesson includes rental & lift ticket	$64.00
	Never ever snowboarding lesson includes rental & lift ticket	$72.00
	Teen lift ticket only	$39.00
	Skies, boots and pole rental	$19.00
	Snowboard and boots rental	$30.00
	Adult lift ticket (18+)	$50.00
		subtotal
	Less deposit $25.00
		total

Add your skiing/snowboard prices to the general charges and total at the bottom. The $25.00 deposit will hold your spot. If you send in a check, please make it payable to: Diocese of the Rio Grande, memo line: SnowSlam 09

Please snail mail all forms to:

Snow Slam 09

c/o St. Francis Episcopal Church

2903 19^th Ave. SE

Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

30 Hour Famine

Be seen, be heard, Be Hungry - The 30 Hour Famine is coming!!

On April 25^th and 26^th, please join teens from across the Diocese of the Rio Grande will gather at the Cathedral Church of St. John to “be seen, be heard, Be Hungry” during the 30 Hour Famine for World Vision. The 30 Hour Famine is an international youth movement to fight hunger. From 12:00 noon on Friday through 6:00 pm, Saturday, 30 hours, you will fast to earn funds that will go to help feed the least, the lost, the hungry and the poor in God’s Kingdom. Why 30 hours? It takes about 30 hours of fasting for most westerners to feel the hunger that most of the world’s poor feel ALL THE TIME.

This year’s Famine includes an overnight Lock-In at the Cathedral. You’ll be spending your time during the Fast in fellowship, fun and study and in community service at Joy Junction, and other area service projects. The pledges you get will be used by God as we seek to be God’s hands and feet on the earth. Don’t worry: you will be too busy to think about eating.

The purpose of this project is to fast and raise funds for World Vision. The type of fast we will be engaged in is a fast from solid food. There will be plenty of water and fruit juice to drink. Even if you cannot fast, you can still participate. This project is for all teens.

The Fast will end with a meal commonly found in the underdeveloped areas of the world and will prepared for us. And if past experiences are any indication, you will truly enjoy your first meal!

To sign up, email your name, age, mailing address to: 30hourfamine08@gmail.com

You will receive a donation packet by mail but you can start soliciting pledges NOW!! Check out the website for the unique rewards for getting pledges. The greater your goal, the greater your rewards…

Make plans and sign up today!!!

For more information, please visit: www.30hourfamine.org

For more contact Fr. Daniel at 505.850.3975 / revdcave@gmail.com.

SnowSlam 08

SnowSlam 08 – February 16 – 18, 2008

This past Presidents’ Day weekend, 45 snowboarders and skiers met at Bishop Stoney Camp and Conference Center to revive a long standing tradition in the Diocese of the Rio Grande. SnowSlam 08 was back and the youth and chaperones were ready for snow, fellowship and bible study. Ski Santa Fe was the mountain destination and “God, creation and history” was the theme for the teachings and studies.

Church vans and carpools from most parts of the Diocese started arriving at 2:00 pm, Saturday and soon Camp Stoney was full of the familiar sounds of Junior, Middle and Senior High students making new friends and old friends getting reacquainted. After stowing bags, skiing and snowboarding equipment, a round of introductions and weekend and Camp rules, the group was treated to the first of several marvelous meals, prepared by chef Jane and a blessed group of volunteers. The evening’s discussion starter was the movie “The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai”. This is a documentary about two adventurers who, following Old Testament clues, look at the possibility that Mt. Sinai is actually located in modern day Saudi Arabia. The discussion that followed was lively and informative.

Sunday morning came and allowed many of the youths to experience a strange and often unseen sight, sun rise over the beautiful Santa Fe Mountains. A quick breakfast and an hour’s ride later, the caravan arrived at the ski hill. After a few wrinkles were ironed out, the youths hit the slopes, either in skiing and snowboarding lessons or straight to the lifts for the experienced skiers and snowboarders. By lunch time, everyone was ready for a break but by time lunch was over, anxious to get back on the slopes. When the lifts closed at 4:00 pm, it was truly time to call it a day. While most of the youth had limited experience on the slopes, two young men claimed that they got in at least 30 runs, no wonder the rides back to Camp were a bit quieter than the rides up. The evening’s discussion, lead by Kat Robertson, focused on all of creation pointed to the presence of God and was followed by another lively and spirited discussion.

Monday morning found almost everyone moving a bit slower, but we all were greeted by a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and milk. After packing up their personal gear, the event concluded in a service of Holy Communion, celebrated by Fr. Daniel Cave, Youth Coordinator for the Diocese of the Rio Grande.

All in all, the event was a roaring success and we are looking forward to SnowSlam 09.

Please check out www.riograndeyouth.blogspot.com for more pictures from the weekend!