Junior High Camp 2007

It's that time of year again - it's time to start thinking about Jr. High Camp this summer!

We'll be heading back out to Harmony Heart Camp on From July 23-27. This year, out theme is JHC-TV...and our focus for the week will be finding your identity in Jesus, and not what the world is telling us through the constant influx of media. It'll be a week full of live worship, swimming, floor hockey, messy games, DDR, and time with God!

There a limited number of spaces available, so sign up now! A $100 deposit is due by May 30.

Download a Jr. High Camp registration form here.

Wed Night Wrap Up

Wednesday May 2

attendance: below average (21 students, 1 new student, 5 leaders)
topic: Life Together : what on earth am I here for?
fun factor: average
game: volleyball
music: n/a
lesson quality: above average
student response: above average

We began a six series in the Life Together small group series by Doug Fields, adapted by me for large group. I was worried about who all would come, because the high school was having a college fair. It drew some students, but not nearly as many as I had thought. Score. The lesson focus was on how the question on “Why am I here?” actually does have an easy, and a pretty easy one at that: love God & love others (the Great Commandment, Matt. 22:34-40). And guess what - those two are inseparable! I shared a short ~12 minute opener, and then we ended the night breaking up into small groups, one for each leader & 4-5 students in a group to discuss some questions. All in all, a great night & a great beginning to Life Together!

AYF tomorrow

we're starting a new series at AYF tomorrow night, called LIFE Together - it's going to be the best thing that we've done yet! we'll be spending a few weeks learning about where God wants us to be and about growing friendships & relationships with each other. 7pm @ the church - don't miss it!

we also have a limited number of tickets for our Hershey Park trip on Saturday May 19. tickets are $25 for the day! if you've already signed up, we have your tickets. if you want to bring friends, do it!

don't forget...there's only 29 more days of school left! it's almost summer!

looking ahead

here are some thing coming up!

hershey park - Saturday May 19
interested in spending the day at Hershey Park? cost will will approx. $25 for the day, plus food. we need at least 20 people to go, so sign up and bring your friends!
***Parents, we need drivers, so please let us know if you're available!

LIFE fundraisers
> May 12 Car Was & Bake Sale @ the CMA
we need student & parent workers for two shifts: 8am-12pm and 12pm-4pm. donated baked goods are appreciated as well.

>May 16 - 30 Marianna Hoagie Sale
Forms can be picked up Wed. May 16. Due back Wed. May 30. Delivery date is Wed. June 13 (last day of school).

>June 2 Car Wash @ Wal-Mart on Benner Pike
We need student & parent workers for two shifts: 8am-12pm and 12pm-4pm.

Remember, you should be at $650 for April. The last two payments are $150 on May 16 and $200 in June. If you need to raise more money, come out to the fundraisers!

week of 04.16.07

it's tax day...so if you're an entrepreneurial teenager, make sure you file today!

we had a great time at the Jr. High Retreat this past weekend. Matt Genos, our speaker, really brought it. he spoke on the One Thing that we need in our lives - Jesus. it was fantastic. and props to Derek for bringing home the win in frisbee golf this year.

this week
WED :: AYF here at the church [7pm]. sr. high will be finishing up our series "Christ Together", and jr. high will also be finishing up their series "Built to Last."

SUN :: Small Groups here at the church, rm. 213 [6pm]. after a few weeks off, we're back in action...don't miss it! it's never to late to join a Small Group - there's one for everyone:
> jr/sr high guys [w. pastor Karl & Scott Adam]
> sr high girls [w. Bethany Fisher]
> jr high girls [w. Abye Adam]

come on out, we'd love to have you!