[TeenMinistry] Soulift Info

Hey gang Soulift is HERE!

 

Here are some details about Sunday and Monday:

 

Sunday Soulift Youth Rally

• BRING A SACK LUNCH - we will eat lunch in the Teen Room before we go
• We will head to Soulift at Florissant
• Daryl Simmons will be driving the van and "Charles is in Charge" (sorry I couldn't resist)  :)
• IF YOU DID NOT ORDER A MEAL YOU NEED TO BRING A SACK DINNER!!!
• Here is a list of people who bought a dinner -
• Dane Roper
• Emma deSambourg
• Daryl Simmons
• Kayla Oliver
• Hannah Lallathin
• Abby Lallathin
• Andrea Malcolm
• Kendall Malcolm
• Michalie Brown
• Maleah Brown
• Laura Portwood
• We will be eating dinner at the Florissant building
• The van should return from the youth rally by 10 PM

 

Monday - Six Flags

·         GOING

o        Meet at the building at 10 AM (Charles is driving the church van) - Let Charles know SUNDAY if you need a ride

§         Bring a $1 to help with gas and parking (EVEN IF IT'S ONLY ONE WAY - going or coming)

            OR

o        Meet at Six Flags whenever (Mike will be at Six Flags as early as 9:45 selling tickets for Soulift if you want to come early)

§         PARENTS - Call Charles when you get there - 314-604-4079 - to meet up with the group

§         IF THERE IS NO CALL FROM YOU, We will assume official supervision is not needed.

·         BRING

o        $$ for meals at the park

§         They frown on you bringing in your own food

§         we may leave the park for a while for a fast food dinner but bring enough in case we need to stay

§         Eat a BIG breakfast right before you come and we can eat an early "dinner" around 4 PM

o        Sunscreen

o        Dry Clothes (?)

o        Water bottle

·         WHILE WE'RE THERE (if you're under our official supervision)

§         - if you ride in the van or if your parents call Charles when you get there, you are under our official supervision)

o        Sr. High (including incoming Freshmen) must stay in groups of 3 or more

o        Middle School must stay with Charles or Mike

·         LEAVING

o        Your parent can pick you up any time (PLEASE LET CHARLES KNOW YOU'RE LEAVING)

o        We will leave the park about 9:30 - to be back to the building by 10 PM

o        Parents - If your child stays past 9:30 PM they will not be supervised

·          BACK to the building by 10 PM

 

LOGISTICAL NOTE - I (Mike) will be around the park most of the day but will be selling tickets and coordinating things for Soulift.  Charles will be the "go-to" person for our group for the day and I will be in touch with him all day.  I should be at the park by about 9:45 AM if you want to drop your teen off early.

 

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

 

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

[TeenMinistry] Upcoming Dates

High School Get Together (with the date this time)

There is a Get-Together for high school  (including incoming freshman) and college age to hang out, play Wii, Playstation, games etc. starting at 7:00 pm. THIS FRIDAY, JULY 25 at the Malcolm's.

Their address is 390 Lauren Landing, Ballwin MO 63021

Their phone # is 636-256-9183 if you could call to let them know you are coming, I’m sure that would be helpful.

 

 

Contact Charles at Charles@teenepic.org or Mike at mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org if you want to go to any of the events below but can’t get to the building to sign up for them.

 

July 26-28 – SoulLift  (Middle School and High School)– CLICK HERE for details and form (More detailed info in an upcoming e-mail)

August 2 – ROCK THE RIVER!!! (High School and incoming 9^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details – (Sign up on the Teen Room Door ASAP!!!)

August 6 – Circle of Concern (Middle School and High School) – CLICK HERE for more details - also VOTE ON THE ACTIVITY YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO AFTER by next Wednesday, July 29!!!

August 7 – High School Float Trip (including incoming 9^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details (You must have a Medical Release and Info Form on file AND a Life-Jacket Release form signed by your parents if you do not want to have to wear a life jacket)

August 9 – Charles’ last day with us! L

August 16 – current 5^th Grade promoted into Middle School classes

Sept 13 - NeOTez Volleyball Tournament - info coming soon

 

[TeenMinistry] High School Get-together

There is a Get together for high school  (including incoming freshman) and college age to hang out, play Wii, Playstation, games ect. starting at 7:00 pm. at the Malcolm's.

Their address is 390 Lauren Landing, Ballwin Mo 63021,

Their phone # is 636-256-9183 if you could call to let them know you are coming, I’m sure that would be helpful.

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike Brown, Youth  Minister

 

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Road

Ballwin, MO 63021

www.lafayettechurch.org

e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

c - 636.549.8644 (local)

c - 317.796.8720 (direct)

o - 636.391.6697x13

 

[TeenMinistry] Upcoming Events

Contact Charles at Charles@teenepic.org or Mike at mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org if you can go but can’t get to the building to sign up for any of the events below.

 

July 19 – Middle School Swim Party – We are inviting incoming 6^th graders (You must let Charles know you are coming by Wednesday Night) – CLICK HERE for more info

July 26-28 – SoulLift  (Middle School and High School) (Give your Registration to Charles by Wednesday Night, July 15) – CLICK HERE for details and form

August 2 – ROCK THE RIVER!!! (High School and inviting incoming 8^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details – (Sign up on the Teen Room Door ASAP!!!)

August 6 – Circle of Concern (Middle School and High School) – CLICK HERE for more details

August 7 – High School Float Trip (inviting incoming 8^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details

August 9 – Charles’ last day with us! L

August 16 – current 5^th Grade promoted into Middle School classes

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike Brown, Youth  Minister

 

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Road

Ballwin, MO 63021

www.lafayettechurch.org

e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

c - 636.549.8644 (local)

c - 317.796.8720 (direct)

o - 636.391.6697x13

 

[TeenMinistry] Soullift Info

Hey Gang!  Soullift is coming up fast.  Here is the info.  You need to have this back to Charles or me by Wednesday, July 15.

I will have hard copies at Kidsfest this week!

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike Brown, Youth  Minister

 

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Road

Ballwin, MO 63021

www.lafayettechurch.org

e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

c - 636.549.8644 (local)

c - 317.796.8720 (direct)

o - 636.391.6697x13

 

[TeenMinistry] Swimming!

We are going Swimming! Yes, Swimming! In Summer!

The Lallathin's have been gracious enough to open up their pool for the Middle School to go swimming in and have lots of fun in. So, here's what you need to know:

- It's for Middle School (we will be inviting 5^th graders too)

- Sunday, July 19th RIGHT AFTER Classes

- We will be leaving right after morning classes and returning by 4:30 PM

- You need to bring Youth Group Approved Swim Wear: (For instance, no two piece swim wear)

Here's what you need to bring:

- A Youth Group Approved Swim wear (Obviously you need this to go swimming - we will have t-shirts for those who do not have a modest swimsuit)
- A towel (On which to dry yourself after you have been swimming)
- Sunscreen (To Prevent Sunburn)
- 1$ (To help with gas)

- Chaperones will be Charles & Mike as well as the Lallathins

AND

If you are a guy, you need to bring a liter of the soda of your choice and a bag of chips of your choice.

If you are a gal, you need to bring a dessert or side dish of your preference that would go well with hot dogs.

If you have any questions, either email me at crp07c@acu.edu, or call me at 314.604.4079.

In Him,
Charles R. Portwood II
crp07c@acu.edu
314.604.4079