See You At The Pole is tomorrow. Arrive at school early, join other Christian students in prayer. It’s that simple. Make a stand in your school…it’s one thing to be a Christian at church but it’s another to stand up at school. Most will begin at 7 AM.
You can go to http://www.syatp.com/home/ for more information.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Our Sr. High classes got off to a good start yesterday.
The ladies did some introduction to the class and dove into EYWB Chapter 1. The Girls talked about how wisdom is the path to innocence, but ignorance often is the path to evil. (Romans 16:19 & 1 Peter 1:13-16) We also talked about how even “good Christian girls are not exempt from sexual temptations. We began to examine how sin likes to hide in secret. You must dare to tell the truth about your struggles if you truly want victory and freedom. NEXT WEEK we will be in Chapters 2 & 3 of EYWB discussing God’s blueprints for sexuality and the real meaning of sexual integrity.
The guys laid some groundwork for being open and honest with one another as we deal with sexual integrity. We identified ways that we are challenged every day to keep our thoughts pure. The culture (even Christians) around us is so saturated by sex that we wake up each morning at a disadvantage. If we’re going to get anywhere in this battle we have to become aware of the tools that Satan uses to keep us captive. We discussed what Paul meant in Ephesians when he says “there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity…” (5:3). WOW! What does “hint” mean to you? NEXT WEEK we will be in Chapters 1 & 2 of EYMB – make sure you read the introduction as well! (that’s only 14 pages!)
If you ordered a book on Sunday, they will be in on Wednesday. If you haven’t paid for yours yet, they are $12. If you can’t afford it, Lee Ann and I will buy it for you! (That’s how important we think this is!). Read it, make notes in it, underline it…this is a book you may come back to often as you go through high school, college and even into young adulthood!
SR. HIGH PARENTS – I encourage you to be reading the book as well (make sure you read ALL of it before you call me J ). If you want your own copy, let me know. The principles in these books could have helped and can still help a lot of us become the man or woman is calling US to be in Christ. MORE IMPORTANTLY for us they can help us mold and shape our children as they begin to develop a faith that is their own.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS – while we wouldn’t suggest all middle schoolers read this material, we do see some of our own
LATE ELEMENTARY & EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL – your kids aren’t even thinking about this stuff right – WRONG! Unless they live in a cocoon (they don’t see billboards, watch TV including Disney Channel or NICK, listen to pop music, or spend any time with friends) they have been introduced to sexuality. As early as 3rd & 4th grade (sometimes earlier) they are being introduced to Western Culture sexuality. Don’t be surprised – arm yourself now. “Preparing Your Son/Daughter for Every Young Man’s/Woman’s Battle” is an excellent tool for you to begin the process with your pre-adolescent child. Believe me – it’s so much easier to start here than when they are 16!
ALL PARENTS – Ignorance is NOT bliss, whatever you do, please don’t hand this or any book on sexuality to your child and assume they are going to read it! Be the parent! Walk with them through it. Don’t be afraid of your past or present. God has a way of working on us and healing us through our roles as parents. In our culture today, we cannot afford to assume that the precious life that God has entrusted you with will be OK if you just hold your breath long enough. Be pro-active, be intentional. Is it tough, yes. Is it uncomfortable, yep. Is it worth it – you bet! You may find yourself scrambling and wondering what to do. That’s OK. Come talk to Lee Ann and me (or someone else you trust) – that’s why we’re here. God can do some powerful things here…are you ready to anti-up?
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
ELEVATE is coming up! October 31- November 2
Since I’m a co-director – I will have to be at the camp early - I may need a parent or two with a van to drive some down and come get some on Sunday. Because of space limitations, we cannot stack our group with chaperones. If you would be willing to drive your van and take us down there on Friday night OR come get us on Sunday, please let me know. I may not need to use you but I’ve got to know what our capacity is – we already have 9 going. THIS IS A GREAT PROBLEM TO HAVE BUT TRANSPORTATOIN MAY BE AN ISSUE – IF WE DON’T HAVE ENOUGH WE MAY HAVE TO TURN KIDS AWAY!!!
TIMES
Friday, Oct 31
Leave LC at 6 PM
Sunday, Nov 2
Return to LC by 1 PM
Bring
o $3 to help with gas for the van
o your sleeping bag
o pillow
o bible
o notebook
o pen
o changes of clothes (could get cold – cabins are heated)
o toiletries
o towel
o wash cloth
DO NOT BRING
o anything illegal (you will be sent home)
o fireworks (you will most likely be sent home)
o iPod or other electronics (they will be confiscated) - (cell phone is fine, but leave in the van).
Friends are welcome to come!
Attached is the registration form. Numbers are limited so get them back to me ASAP! It’s first register and pay/first go. If you can’t do all the $ right now, give me half now and half later. We just need to get these registration forms in so you have a spot. If you can’t afford it at all, please see me, I will find a sponsor for you!!! PLEASE NOTE – after OCTOBER 12 – the price goes up by $10!!!
“OH BUT IT’S HALLOWEEN” – don’t get me started - “GROW UP!!!” If you’re old enough to be in the youth group YOU’RE TOO OLD TO TRICK-OR-TREAT! Take the money you would spend on a costume and go buy candy on Sunday afternoon at 70% off! J
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Sr. High – Lunch this Sunday is on ACU. Katie Goss from
If you need a ride, we can take the van. Should be back to the building by around 3 PM
Please let me know if you can come (reply to Facebook invitation OR send me an e-mail) so we will have enough pizza for everyone! J
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
The rain held off and God showed up! Twenty-Seven of us spent an awesome time of praising and praying at
The Lord is moving among our teens at
Take a look at some of our pictures:
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Looking forward to being with you all this weekend!
§ We leave tonight at 6:00 PM (be there a little early to pack up – I should be there by 5:30)
§ Eat dinner before you arrive
§ If you didn’t pay yet, bring your money tonight
§ Bring some games…looks like we may be inside some…hopefully there will be windows of no rain
§ We should be back by 4:30 pm on Saturday – we will call parents if that is going to change by more than 10 or 15 minutes either way
§ You might want to bring a poncho and shoes you don’t mind getting wet! J
§ Cell phones do not work in the valley
§ The camp number is:
· Pine Lodge Pay Telephone (636) 586-9756
· Caretaker's Home Phone (636) 337-8589 (emergencies only please)
Reminder to bring:
Bible, notebook, pen/pencil, sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, weather appropriate clothing ( if it’s warm, remember if you can’t wear it at school don’t wear it at youth group), Small games: (cards, etc), basketball, Frisbee, flashlight, bug spray, great attitude!
Don’t bring:
Anything illegal, iPods, poor attitude – cell phones are fine just turn them off once you get in the vans – they don’t work at camp any way.
REMEMBER: we are only there for one night…no need to bring make-up stands, full-length mirrors, Jacuzzis, 12 bags of food and snacks, etc.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Please get your registration forms and money here tonight so we know how many to plan for. If you can’t be here tonight please respond and let me know you are coming.
I have hard copies here if yours doesn’t print.
Here is a brief overview:
WHAT: Lafayette Youth Group Fall Retreat
WHERE: Camp Ne-O-Tez
LEAVE: Friday, Sept 12—6 PM (eat dinner before you come)
RETURN: Saturday, Sept 13—by 4:30 PM
COST: $20 (includes transportation, camp fees, Friday night snacks, snacks, breakfast & lunch on Saturday)
BRING: Bible, notebook, pencil, sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, weather appropriate clothing ( if it’s warm, remember if you can’t wear it at school don’t wear it at youth group)
Small games: (cards, etc), basketball, Frisbee, small board games (they are predicting rain!)
DON’T BRING: Ipods, fireworks or anything illegal
WHAT TO EXPECT: Lots of fun, singing, praying, growing closer to God and each other!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
All –
There is the potential that some teens from
We have had a number of visitors lately and many of those are returning – that’s because YOU are doing a great job of making your youth group a place where people can come and feel accepted. You are creating a place where God can come in and do His work through the Spirit! Thanks to those who are inviting your friends and to those who are welcoming them!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
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Good Morning.
Before I talk about Fall, I want to say Thank You to Greg and Dawn Malcolm for teaching the Sr. High Sunday morning classes, to Mandy Johnson & Heatherlyn Neu along with Lee Ann Brown for teaching the Middle School Girls and to
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Our Fall Quarter is winding up. I am excited about the classes that will be going on in our Youth Ministry this quarter.
Our Sr. High Sunday morning classes will be based on the books "Every Young Man's/Woman's
Jr. High parents, you really should already be discussing many of these things with your Middle School student. Two excellent books that will help you do so are "Preparing Your Son/Daughter for Every Man's/Woman's
Our Jr. High Sunday morning will be discussing the book of Galatians. Ed Allstun and Dennis Enix will be leading this class. Although it is a textual study, you will be looking into some of the history surrounding this book as well as how to live out TODAY what Paul taught so many years ago.
On Wednesday evenings we will continue our study or Romans.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
ACU wants to host our high school teens for a lunch on Sunday, September 21. We would like to do that at someone’s home. They are providing the pizza and drinks all you would have to do is provide the space (pool table, volleyball net or something else like that would be nice too) – we also need access to a television and DVD Player
We would need your house immediately following AM classes (as soon as we can get there) until about 2 PM.
More information for the teens will be coming as soon as we get a location.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Many of you received this on Sunday.
Attached is the Teen Retreat Form…they are due back by next Wednesday, September 10
Also attached is the Medical Release and Information Form. Please fill that out if you haven’t done so already. I have forms for the following:
Dion S
Laura P
Kate P
Nathan E
Danielle S.
Chelsea H
Rochelle A
Renee A
Lizzy S
Audrey
Zach H
Abby T
Andrea M
Lindsey K
Bailey A
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Hey Teens our silent auction went fairly well. Many of you were bid on. You should be contacted soon to about your job responsibility.
It will go something like this:
Thank you to those who volunteered their time and services for this!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
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