Friday, September 4, 2009

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

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

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 14th- 16th

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 19th 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 19th Ave. SE

Rio Rancho, NM, 87124