TeenEPIC Info: February 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

[TeenMinistry] Parent Teen Dinner - Final Call

I sent some info out about this a couple of weeks ago.  Several of you asked about it but only 1 other parent/teen combo committed (Terry & Lizzy Smith) besides my girls and me.  So this is your final chance.  There will be families from across the St. Louis area there.

If you would like to attend PLEASE CLICK HERE to register.  YOU MUST REGISTER BY THIS SUNDAY, February 28.

A formal dinner will be served at the McKnight Road Church of Christ on March 7, 2010 from 6-8 pm to honor the relationships of father/daughter & mother/son.  This is an opportunity for parents to talk about dating with their teens, model appropriate behavior and just spend 2 hours together with little distractions

There will be families throughout the St. Louis area at this dinner, but this time is intentionally set aside for you to teach and encourage your teen.  Parents are asked to invite their teen to the is dinner and inform your youth minister that you will be coming.  This is a formal dinner - please dress appropriately.  Cost is $25 per pair ($10 per additional teen).

This is being sponsored by the St. Louis Areawide Youth Ministries and Christian Family Services.

There will be an ice breaker with Steve Awtrey and devotional with Eric McPherson.

If you have questions, please e-mail Jimmy Teigen at jteigen@mcknightroad.org.

On the Menu:

Pineapple and Honey glazed ham

Italian Herb Roasted CHicken Breast

Oven Roasted Red Skin Potato

Corn & Green Beans

Italian Salad

Sweet Tea and Lemonade

Rolls & Butter

Dessert

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

Thursday, February 18, 2010

[TeenMinistry] Winterfest Reminders

Hey Gang – Last minute stuff for the weekend.

Medical Release & INFO Forms

I sent an e-mail to those of you who need a Medical Release form…If you didn’t get a notice earlier, then you are good! PARENTS – if you have updated information, it is your responsibility to get that info to me so please fill out a new form if anything has changed. CLICK HERE get a form.

Last Minute Notes

· ARRIVE – at 5:30 AM tomorrow

· BREAKFAST – BRING YOUR BREAKFAST tomorrow or eat before you come – we are not stopping for breakfast.

· PACK A CARRY-ON – your luggage will be down below in the cargo bays – make sure you have an extra bag with your “trip stuff” – money, games, medicine, etc.

· Meals – you can bring a sack lunch too. We can put it in a cooler. You can also bring microwavable stuff for meals over the weekend.

· Snacks – bring your own snacks for the weekend.

· Money – Jr. High parents – if you would like an adult to dole out meal money to your child, let me know. Bring the money in an envelope tomorrow morning for each child. (This is not mandatory just if you think your child needs a little extra help J )

· Coats – we stand outside for long periods of time. Even though the highs are in the 40s and 50s it will still be cold at night (when we are standing out) so bring a coat!!!!

o The good thing is the forecast is DRY!!! YEAH!!!

· Movies – You guys were not real helpful in narrowing down the movie nominations J SO…bring the movie you want to see and we’ll vote.

· Games – bring card games, etc for free time in the chalet.

· LISTENING EARS – the key to the weekend is listen and follow, if everyone does that, it will go very smoothly.

· Stops – we will not stop to “go to the bathroom” – there’s one on the bus. We will stop to switch drivers (or when the driver needs a break) and eat lunch.

· Drivers – the 1^st driver’s name is George – tell him “hello” when you get on the bus

o the 2^nd driver’s name is Dennis – tell him “hello” when HE gets on the bus.

Other Questions

· Can I bring a pillow? – Yes, but if you leave it, we can’t go back.

· Do I need to bring a towel? – No they provide linens (1 per person)

· Can I switch rooms? – no.

· Can I stay up all night? – NO

· Who is my roomie? We’ve had some last minute changes so that will be worked out tonight

· Can I listen to my iPod? – ONLY during quiet time and bedtime – using it at other times will lose the privilege for you the rest of the weekend.

· Can I sit with friends from other churches? No – you are coming with the Lafayette group, we are your group.

· Can I hang out with friends from other churches during free time? There is very little real free time. But if it works with what our group is doing and I have permission from your parents, we will see if it’s possible (HS only – remember MS have to be with an adult from our group).

· When we stop to pick up Fairview Heights can we eat at Cracker Barrel? NO, we will not get off the bus, they are getting on.

· What if I still owe money? Bring it tomorrow or if you can’t bring it tomorrow, we will settle up when we get back but plan on going.

SEE YOU AT 5:30 AM TOMORROW.

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

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

[TeenMinistry] Winterfest Info - PARENT SHEET

If you missed the meeting Sunday, here are the basic things we talked about:

The main point: Be here at 5:30 AM Friday AM

CLICK HERE to subscribe to our texting service – for youth group updates, notes, etc.

Winterfest 2010

February 19-21, 2010

Schedule

· Be AT THE BUILDING @5:30 AM Friday AM

· We are doing Late Sessions – no whining about being tired

· Should return by 9 PM on Sunday. (This is only tentative. We will call Sunday afternoon/early evening with an updated time).

Communication – Parents can keep up to date on any changes, etc.

· Subscribe to Texting Service – CLICK HERE – this is more than just Winterfest

· Twitter: http://twitter.com/teenepic

· Teenministry-subscribe@lafayettechurch.org

· Mike’s Cell Phone – 317.796.8720 (local # 636.549.8644)

o Most of you don’t start packing until Midnight Thursday night - Don’t call me after 9 PM Thursday night!

Bring

· $ for meals – 8 meals (eat breakfast before you come or on the bus WE ARE NOT STOPPING FOR BREAKFAST)

o Can bring cereal bars for breakfasts

o Can bring your OWN food for any or all meals

§ Coolers, Fridge, Microwave & toasters available.

§ DO NOT plan on using STOVE!!!

o Can eat fast food all weekend

o ??? Saturday night $5 – order pizza & drinks

· $ for souvenirs (not necessary)

· Gadgets – easy to get lost or stolen

o Phones – OFF or silenced during sessions and group devo

o iPods – ONLY during “quiet time” on the bus AND bed time

§ not any other time during the day (including free time)

§ disregarding will get the iPod confiscated for the weekend

o same for gameboys, PSPs, etc, etc

OTHER STUFF

· BUS

o Inside voices

o 2 stops – bathroom on board

o KEEP IT CLEAN

o Movie – nominees due Tuesday – will final vote Wednesday.

· REST

o We WILL be up late Friday night and Saturday night

· GROUPS & free time

o You’ve come with our group, you will sit with our group. (Please don’t ask to sit with other groups)

o Middle Schoolers must be with an adult at all times

o High Schoolers must be in groups of 5 or more

o No guys in girl rooms or girls in guy rooms

§ The exception will be during freetime in the COMMON ROOM (TBA)

· ONLY BRING WHAT YOU CAN CARRY IN 1 TRIP!

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

Saturday, February 13, 2010

[TeenMinistry] Winterfest Movies

Hey guys…going on the bus allows us to all be able to watch a couple of movies. Between now and Tuesday night, nominate a movie you would like to watch. Make sure it is YGA (Youth Group Approved – i.e. can be watched by middle & high schoolers – as well as mixed company). Wednesday night we will do a final vote for the top 4 or 5.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

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] Winterfest Meeting

WINTERFEST

There will be a very quick meeting on Sunday morning after classes in the Auditorium for teens and adults going to Winterfest. Parents are encouraged to attend as well.

HAITI

I need a couple of guys to help take seats out of the van and put our collected Haiti items in. This should only take a few minutes (after the Winterfest meeting)

Blessings!

-Mike

Friday, February 12, 2010

[TeenMinistry] Movie - Saturday - Sr. High

Sr. Hight - Well we are not babysitting so let's go to a movie! "To Save A Life" has been out for a while and several of you have asked to go see it...so let's go! Tomorrow - Saturday, Feb 13. We will leave the building at 11:45 AM. We should be back no later than 5 PM. As best as I can tell the tickets are $6.25 for the matinee.

PARENTS the movie is PG-13.

Click here to see the trailer and go to the website.

Click here to read a review.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

[TeenMinistry] Valentines Babysitting Cancelled

We did not have enough kids signed up to make a go of our fundraiser for Saturday night. So those of you who signed up to babysit are off the hook J Thanks to Felicia Smith who worked to put it together.

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