[TeenMinistry] Keep Reading

Just a few more days on our reading schedule this first time around!  Keep up the good work…You actually get an extra day or so.  Bring your sheet to Lee Ann in the Middle School Class on Sunday (I will be out of town – don’t look for me J ) .  Make sure you’ve signed it – which means “on your honor” you have read the scriptures on the page.  If you were reading on your own, hand in your notes of the days you read – signed as well.  Those who have read will choose what the group does together.

 

We will start another reading challenge on Sunday!

 

See you all tonight in class.  We are studying Acts and practicing some songs for next week’s visit to the nursing home.

 

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Harding Trip

Who: Juniors – Seniors (freshmen & sophomores if there is room and if you’re serious about looking for a college)

 

When:  March 13-15 – leave after school on Thursday (4:30 PM), return Saturday evening (Friday is the 1^st day of Spring Break) – Depending on the size of the group, we will either leave from my house or the Lafayette building.

 

Cost:  Split the cost of transportation, expenses;  plus your meals and money for Friday night campus activity (game or movie)

 

Need:  Sack Dinner for Thursday night.  Sleeping bag, pillow, meal money, MATURITY – there will be a lot of “open time” that you will be responsible for filling with going to class and checking out the campus.  Most of your meals will be on campus.

 

Details:  This is for students looking into college options.  You will have opportunities to go to classes and talk to counselors, go to chapel.  You will also take a tour of Harding with Mark Pruitt.

 

Lodging:  You will stay with Harding Students (probably from Lafayette) – if you want to make your own lodging arrangements, that’s fine, I just need to know and I need your parent’s permission – otherwise, I will be making arrangements for you.

 

How to Sign up: Sign up on the Teen Room Door and pay $35 – this number may fluctuate up or down a little depending on the number of students going.

 

QUESTIONS:

• Can I bring a friend? 
• Yes – only if they are interested in looking into Harding as a viable option for college
• I’m a parent, can I go? 
• Yes – you should talk to me about options to make this trip work for you.
• I’m not really interested in Harding but want to go hang out, is that OK?
• NO – you will be expect to have appointments set up with departments, coaches, financial aid, go to classes, etc. – this is not a leisure trip.  Mark Pruitt will assist you in making necessary arrangements to get the most out of your trip.
• How much money do I need?
• “free” - Sack dinner and Harding provides 1 meal for you
• 2 additional meals on Friday
• 3 meals on Saturday (we will eat lunch as we are leaving town)
• Souvenirs
• Entertainment, Movie or game ticket money on Friday night
• I know someone at Harding who I want to stay with, is that OK?
• Yes as long as I have your parent’s permission.

 

 

 

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] North City Mission - Tomorrow

This is a reminder to those who signed up.

 

We will leave tomorrow right after classes and will return by about 4:30 PM (there was a mix up on the return time – we are leaving to return by 4 PM which should put us back by around 4:30).

 

As of Wednesday night, there were only a couple of spots left on the van (I had no additional drivers volunteer) so when the van is full that will be it.

 

They are excited about us coming!!!

 

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Teens to North City

This Sunday – February 24, we are going to the North City Church to help with some projects.  We need teens (and a few parents) to help out.  We will be leaving right after classes on Sunday and should return by 4:30 PM.  All you should need is money for lunch and some work clothes.  Please sign up on the Teen Room door or send me an e-mail by this Thursday.  We will be working with kids in classes and doing some odd jobs and cleaning around the facilities.

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Winterfest

“Awesome!”,  “Amazing!”,  “Better than I imagined!” – Just a few thoughts from some of the 25 folks from Lafayette who attended Winterfest in Gatlinburg, Tennessee this past weekend.  Just as incredible were the relationships that were formed and solidified over the weekend – spending 22 hours in vans together certainly has a way of helping grow us closer to one another!!! J

 

Ask the teens who went about “the sand guy”, the missionary to New Guinea, the 17 year old who smuggled bibles into Viet Nam, or what 3:16 PM has to do with our Mission!  God has given us all a purpose but we must know Him Jesus before we can be Jesus before we can see Jesus before we can Share Jesus!

 

A special thanks to Les & Carol Keim and Staci Noyes for giving up their weekend to chaperone.

 

We’ll be collecting pictures from everyone but for now, you can go to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=93103&l=7ba90&id=550140244  to see a few of them.

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Service Project - Nursing Home - Tomorrow Night (Wednesday, February 6)

This Wednesday evening (February 6) our Youth Group will be going to the nursing home with the Children’s Ministry. 

We will leave the building promptly at 7 PM.  Don’t be late J  If you are late, you can join the Adults in the Auditorium.

We will return by 8 PM.

If you (parents) would like to go with us, you are welcomed.

 

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Winterfest Crew

Hey Gang,

We are going to have an awesome time at Winterfest!!!   We are less than 2 weeks away now.  Last year we took 4 teens and this year 21 of you are going!  (Plus 4 adults).  I hope you are ready for “The Mission”! 

 

 

Yesterday was our target date for getting your balance in for the trip.  Some of you hit it, some forgot and I was at TLC and couldn’t remind you.  We’re still OK though…just need you to get that in ASAP…if you’re not going to be at the building for service on Wednesday or Sunday, just drop it in to mail to me.  If finances are a problem, don’t hesitate to let me know and we can work something out.

 

Just so you will be as informed as possible, I have several more e-mails coming directly to those going on the trip over the next day or so.

 

Here is the list of people going – (if your name isn’t on here and you think it should be YOU NEED TO CALL ME AS SOON AS YOU GET THIS!!!)

 

Bailey Allstun

Renee' Aston

Rochelle Aston

Michalie Brown

Mike Brown

Sara Elgin

Nathan Enix

Caleb Gage

Chelsea Hirth

Zach Hirth

Carol Keim

Les Keim

Lindsey Keim

Logan Keim

Jordan Noyes

Staci Noyes

Charles Portwood

Kate Portwood

Laura Portwood

Dion Shaffer

Dani Simmons

Audrey Smith

Lizzy Smith

Abby Turnbough

 

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] BOWLING

 

(grades 6-12)

 

Next Sunday, February 10

 

COST: $12 + lunch (and snacks)

            Includes 2 hours of bowling & shoe rental

 

TIME:  leave after AM services back to the building by 4 PM

 

PLAN:  We will leave after classes and stop for lunch somewhere.  We start bowling at 1 will be done by 3 (clean up and turn in shoes).  Will leave the bowling alley by 3:20.  Should be back to the building by 4 PM

 

NEED:  Depending on number going, we may need parent drivers.

 

PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE LIST LOCATED ON TEEN ROOM DOOR

 

 

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

 

 

 

Mike Brown

Youth & Family Minister

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org