Our monthly Guys/Girls night was a lot of fun as always. The guys, played Free Ball (An every man for himself chaotic type of dodgeball) while the girls celebrated Megan Laughlin's birthday with cake. The focus of the girls night was on sin and Satan. Some very deep questions and thoughts were thrown around as they spent time in their small groups. The guys broke into tribes (aka small groups) and focused on 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. The words "vulnerable, transparent and broken" aren't normal adjectives for young men, but we are told in the passage that Christ's power is mightily at work when we are weak. We're trying to move our tribe groups to a place of vulnerability with each other so that we can trust and support one another. Our next Guy/Girl night is set for April 26th.
THIS WEEK:
- NO MORE DEEPER BIBLE STUDY ON WEDNESDAY: We are finished with the book of Genesis and are taking a break from our time on Wednesdays.
- Disciple: Dinner at House of Pizza (6pm), Disciple runs 7-8:30 in Youth Room Click here to read all about what we've been looking at!
- Love to Pray Small Group: Friday after school at Elena Hart's house
- Imagine the Impact: Meeting at the church at 6pm, done around 9pm
- Sunday Encounter: 10-11am, God Box Series continues with our Prayer Mall
- Dance Practice! : Sunday 5-6:30pm in the gym or the Grace Room
- Sunday Night Live : Theme TBD
- Deadlines Extension for Sunday: Messiah Youth Conference deadline to sign up for parents and teens is this Sunday, the 22nd.
Remaining Sunday Night Live Live Themes
Sunday Mar 29th is BOARD GAME NIGHT. Teens should bring their favorite card or board game for a night of relaxed fellowship, games and snacks.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Imagine the Impact, This Friday, 6pm -9pmish
After a hearty helping of Metro Pizza, we will be planning a 6th Graders Only event for April and talking about any other ideas the teens might have about the youth ministry. This will be a serious time of focused discussion, so please make sure if your teen wants to be apart of this, they understand that expectation.
- Messiah Youth Conference: Sat Mar 28th, 7am - 5:30pm
We will meet at the church at 7am to leave for Messiah College. The conference offers great training for both adult volunteers and high school teens to be a deeper influence in their schools and communities. The keynote speaker is Reggie Dabbs, one of the most sought after communicators to teens in the country. Visit this link to get more details on the workshops offered.
Adults can go for free, teens are $25. The conference ends at 4:15, so we expect to be home around 5:30pm. Teens and adults MUST sign up by March 22nd to be included.
- Easter Egg Making: After school the week of March 30th
Yes, it's that time of year again...Peanut butter, coconut, mint and butter cream filling covered in chocolate...Yum yum yum! Please encourage your teens to help us make and especially SELL these treats as the proceeds go to support our summer service trip.
- DANCE: Sun March 22nd & 29th 5-6:30pm
The girls will have Sundays to themselves as Youth Band takes a break from practicing. Dance will be held in the gym or Grace Room on March 22 and 29th.
- BAND: Sunday April 5 & 26th, 5-6:30pm in the gym. Practice time for April 19th's practice TBD
Paul Commero (Paul@garmanbuilders.com) leads our Youth Band as they prepare to lead worship on May 1st. That Sunday, youth will be sharing about their experience from the 30 Hour Famine. We are looking to fill some key spots in the band for graduating seniors, so if your teen is interested, please contact Justin or Paul.
