Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Upcoming Events
August 17– Youth Choir Resumes at 4:00
August 20– M&M Block-party at 5:30
August 23- Youth Choir Kickoff
August 24– Parents Meeting
August 27- Wednesday night schedule resumes. Supper is at 5:30 and we will have a recreational event at 6:15 (check out the weekly schedule below for more details)
August 29– Fifth Quarter after the football game.
September 6– Pet Parade (at the Taylor House). 9:00 a.m. If you would like to help with the Pet Parade show up at 8:30.
September 7- Snack Supper & Bible Study Begin at 6:00 following choir (check out the schedule below for more details). Tracey Buff will be teaching the New Testament portion and I'll be leading the O.T. This should be really good so be sure to stick around after choir or come at 6:00 if you aren't in choir.
September 12– Middle School Guitar Hero Party
September 19– Fifth Quarter
September 20– High School Lake Party. Meet at the church at 12:45
October 3– Fifth Quarter
October 10– Lock-in (subject to change). Lock-ins are super fun but can only happen with good parent support. Be sure to encourage your parents to volunteer to help withthe lock-in so that we can do it :)
October 31- Halloween Fifth Quarter
August 20– M&M Block-party at 5:30
August 23- Youth Choir Kickoff
August 24– Parents Meeting
August 27- Wednesday night schedule resumes. Supper is at 5:30 and we will have a recreational event at 6:15 (check out the weekly schedule below for more details)
August 29– Fifth Quarter after the football game.
September 6– Pet Parade (at the Taylor House). 9:00 a.m. If you would like to help with the Pet Parade show up at 8:30.
September 7- Snack Supper & Bible Study Begin at 6:00 following choir (check out the schedule below for more details). Tracey Buff will be teaching the New Testament portion and I'll be leading the O.T. This should be really good so be sure to stick around after choir or come at 6:00 if you aren't in choir.
September 12– Middle School Guitar Hero Party
September 19– Fifth Quarter
September 20– High School Lake Party. Meet at the church at 12:45
October 3– Fifth Quarter
October 10– Lock-in (subject to change). Lock-ins are super fun but can only happen with good parent support. Be sure to encourage your parents to volunteer to help withthe lock-in so that we can do it :)
October 31- Halloween Fifth Quarter
Monday, August 04, 2008
New Youth Group Changes
We've made to big changes for the youth group. First, we've added 6th grade into the youth group. This means we will have a middle school group (6th-8th) and a high school group (9th-12th). We will also do some stuff combined. The second change is we have dramatically changed our regular weekly schedule.
6th Grade
We are adding 6th graders for several reasons. Overall the main reason to is make a youth group that contains the best ages and will allow us the most freedom to learn and have activities that work. This change should offer a lot more for sixth graders, but should also have a positive impact on all youth.
We will seperate into seperate groups on some occasions like Sunday School and Sunday night Bible study. We will also have a bunch of seperate activities. This should allow some events to have a more specific atmoshphre for that particular age group.
We will combine into a large groups at other times, such as Wednesday nights and for some events (such as a ski trip, YEC, and MMM).
New Schedule
Wednesday Youth Missions
We will have a rotating schedule where we do something different each week.
1st Missions Speaker
2nd Missions Activity
3rd Worship
4th Fellowship Activity
5th Surprise
2nd Missions Activity
3rd Worship
4th Fellowship Activity
5th Surprise
Sunday Night
4:45 Choir
6:00 Snack Supper in the Fellowship Hall
???? Split up into middle school and high school groups for all new Bible studies. This time may change each week since we may have large group activities planned, or we may have seperate into middle school and high school groups before doing any activities.
4:45 Choir
6:00 Snack Supper in the Fellowship Hall
???? Split up into middle school and high school groups for all new Bible studies. This time may change each week since we may have large group activities planned, or we may have seperate into middle school and high school groups before doing any activities.
Click on the images below to visit the blogs for the Middle School and High School groups.
Middle School
High School
Water Wars
Water wars is this Wednesday. We've got some cool inflatables like a giant water slide and it should be pretty fun. Its 5:30-7:30. Wear a bathing suit and be prepared to get soaked.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Paintball
When: Saturday, July 26
Time: 9:30-3:30 (play from 10:00-3:00)
Where: Dan’s Land
Cost: $40 (includes gun, equipment, 1,000 paintballs, & lunch) The cost is $30 if you have your own gun.
Meet at the church at 9:30 and transportation will be provided up to Dan's Land. We will play paintball from 10:00-300 with a stop for lunch (sandwiches). We'll be back to the church by 3:30.
Time: 9:30-3:30 (play from 10:00-3:00)
Where: Dan’s Land
Cost: $40 (includes gun, equipment, 1,000 paintballs, & lunch) The cost is $30 if you have your own gun.
Meet at the church at 9:30 and transportation will be provided up to Dan's Land. We will play paintball from 10:00-300 with a stop for lunch (sandwiches). We'll be back to the church by 3:30.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Check Out the Newsletter
We have offered a church letter for a long time. For the first time, I'm recommending that you read every issue. Here's why; we have moved it from a weekly newsletter to twice per month. We've also added a page designated to youth and children. The end result is that the weekly newsletter (called the Reminder) is a great source of information on whats going on with youth and children. If you check it out each week (which takes about 2 minutes) you will always know whats going on.
Look for the next issue Thursday, July 17.
Look for the next issue Thursday, July 17.
Somthing to Think About
In the Sunday night adult Bible study we have been studying a book called Faith Works. It is about taking action based on faith- action in our community, in the world, in politics. The central idea is Jesus' message to care for the poor.
This book has spurred some interesting conversations. Here are a couple thoughts to think about.
Who do you know who lives in poverty?
This book suggests that around a quarter of the people who live in America are in poverty (questions continue to pop up as you talk about this stuff, like "what counts as "poverty"). Think about those around you. Are you currently aware of people in poverty? Are you insulated from those in poverty (you know insulation keeps cold air from escaping your house in the summer, it works pretty much the same way to keep yourself separated from poor people).
How do you treat people with less money?
In our adult study all we talked about was how to help people in poverty. We all say we care about these people but is that really true? Regardless of what we say in a Bible study, our lives will reveal what we truly believe. A big question we face is "how do we really feel about our fellow humans- particularly those who are poorer than us or from different backgrounds (race, lifestyle etc.) As youth do you judge people based on the clothes they wear (if its the cheap brand they aren't cool)? What kind of people can make it into your circle of friends? Are wealth, race, weight, parents jobs, etc. things you use for putting other people down?
How can we make a difference?
Honestly, under close evaluation none of us love others perfectly. We all have a tendency to be a little judgmental. But even in our imperfection we may find that we want to make a difference in our community and in our world. What can we do? How can we be engaged in politics, in personal action, in the lives of people that will make a difference?
More than just talking
How can you move from wanting to make a difference to doing it? Probably the most important thing is to not put it off, but to take action now. Start small, but make sure you start. Conversation about change is great if it leads to action but otherwise is useless.
I think people have a tendency to talk about big problems. Its great to see the big picture and to see big things to change. The funny thing, is that big changes come from small ones. As we become a little more loving to those around us, as we learn to live a little more simply, as we learn to hear God more clearly, we can be a force of change not just in our community but in the world.
Don't just talk about "what are the worst problems regarding poverty?" ask yourself "what action can I take today?".
This book has spurred some interesting conversations. Here are a couple thoughts to think about.
Who do you know who lives in poverty?
This book suggests that around a quarter of the people who live in America are in poverty (questions continue to pop up as you talk about this stuff, like "what counts as "poverty"). Think about those around you. Are you currently aware of people in poverty? Are you insulated from those in poverty (you know insulation keeps cold air from escaping your house in the summer, it works pretty much the same way to keep yourself separated from poor people).
How do you treat people with less money?
In our adult study all we talked about was how to help people in poverty. We all say we care about these people but is that really true? Regardless of what we say in a Bible study, our lives will reveal what we truly believe. A big question we face is "how do we really feel about our fellow humans- particularly those who are poorer than us or from different backgrounds (race, lifestyle etc.) As youth do you judge people based on the clothes they wear (if its the cheap brand they aren't cool)? What kind of people can make it into your circle of friends? Are wealth, race, weight, parents jobs, etc. things you use for putting other people down?
How can we make a difference?
Honestly, under close evaluation none of us love others perfectly. We all have a tendency to be a little judgmental. But even in our imperfection we may find that we want to make a difference in our community and in our world. What can we do? How can we be engaged in politics, in personal action, in the lives of people that will make a difference?
More than just talking
How can you move from wanting to make a difference to doing it? Probably the most important thing is to not put it off, but to take action now. Start small, but make sure you start. Conversation about change is great if it leads to action but otherwise is useless.
I think people have a tendency to talk about big problems. Its great to see the big picture and to see big things to change. The funny thing, is that big changes come from small ones. As we become a little more loving to those around us, as we learn to live a little more simply, as we learn to hear God more clearly, we can be a force of change not just in our community but in the world.
Don't just talk about "what are the worst problems regarding poverty?" ask yourself "what action can I take today?".
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Upcoming Events
July 10- Whitewater Water-park
July 13- Middle School Lunch with Gribbles
July 20- High School Lunch with Gribbles
Every Wed- Sports Night (board games also available)
Every Week Day- During the summer there is a bit of an open door policy around FBC. If you are bored fell free to come by the church (its a good idea to call first though) and help do some work (picking music for the blog, calling people, designing a post card etc.) and hang out (chill, play pool, etc.).
Provide Your Feedback
Help us plan a few more summer events. Here are some events to consider. Let us know if you have some more ideas (think events that don't involve long transportation and don't last all day).
Karaoke at Shoki
Paintball
Bowling
Skating
Pool Party
July 13- Middle School Lunch with Gribbles
July 20- High School Lunch with Gribbles
Every Wed- Sports Night (board games also available)
Every Week Day- During the summer there is a bit of an open door policy around FBC. If you are bored fell free to come by the church (its a good idea to call first though) and help do some work (picking music for the blog, calling people, designing a post card etc.) and hang out (chill, play pool, etc.).
Provide Your Feedback
Help us plan a few more summer events. Here are some events to consider. Let us know if you have some more ideas (think events that don't involve long transportation and don't last all day).
Karaoke at Shoki
Paintball
Bowling
Skating
Pool Party
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Wednesday Sports Nights
Throughout this July we will have Sports Nights every Wednesday night from 6:00-7:30. Join us for ultimate Frisbee, flag football, volleyball and more. If you aren't really into sports come and hang out or play board games.
Whitewater
On July 10 we will spend a day of fun in the sun at Six Flags Whitewater.
Date: July 10
Time: 9:00am-9:00pm
Cost: $35 (covers ticket and transportation- bring money for food)
Signup: by July 6
Meet at the church at 9:00 and be back by 9:00 that night. Please be sure to sign up and turn in $35 to ensure a ticket and transportation.
Date: July 10
Time: 9:00am-9:00pm
Cost: $35 (covers ticket and transportation- bring money for food)
Signup: by July 6
Meet at the church at 9:00 and be back by 9:00 that night. Please be sure to sign up and turn in $35 to ensure a ticket and transportation.
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