[TeenMinistry] We need a house -September 21

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

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Lafayette Teen Retreat

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

Logan K

Bailey A

 

 

 

 

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] Silent Auction!

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:

• You will get the name and number of the person who bid on you.
• You need to call that person (by THIS FRIDAY) to set up a time when you can perform your service – the sooner the better.
• Make sure you check with your parents about the timing if you need to arrange rides, etc.
• That person may want to negotiate with you for doing more or different work…that is up to you and your schedule…try to be flexible – remember all the money you raise doing this goes to your Teen Center (The EPICenter).  If they ask you to do “more work” then you should be paid for more time
• For instance – if they bid on you to do “up to” 3 hours work at $24 then “your rate” should be $8 an hour.
• Please contact me by e-mail, facebook or phone (636.549.8644) when you have contacted them and set up a time.  I will send you a “work-sheet” for you to fill out and that they can sign when you are done.
• You will go do the work to the best of your ability – if you were bid on for “up to 3 hours” then - if you finish early, you should say “what else can I do?”
• After the work is completed, you will hand them your WorkSheet, they will sign it and give you a check made out to “Lafayette Teen Ministry” (or they can give the check to me).
• I will follow up with them to make sure they were satisfied with your work.
• We will have more money to help finish the Teen Center (EPICenter)

 

Thank you to those who volunteered their time and services for this! 

 

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] Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow night is our 1^st Wednesday of the month visit to Meramec Bluffs.  We will promptly at 7 PM.

 

VOLLEBALL

If you can show up at 6 or anytime after -  to practice for volleyball

 

 

 

 

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] Volleyball Tournament

PLEASE sign up tomorrow night or let me know (Facebook, e-mail or phone 636.549.8644) by THURSDAY if you or YOUR FRIENDS are going to the Volleyball Tournament this Sunday.  CLICK HERE for all the details.  This is important so we can have enough rides…it’s also important that if you sign up you show up!  We will be counting on you!

 

PRACTICE

Meet at 6 PM this Wednesday or later if you want to get some practice in (if it’s raining don’t come early!)

 

 

Here is a list of who I have coming as of Today!!!

 

Jordan Noyes

Christian Wagan

Zach Hirth

Michalie Brown

Lizzy

Nathan Enix

Danielle

Austin Hagemann

Abby T

Renee

Rochelle

Kayla Oliver

Kate Portwood

Nathan Stobie

Taylor Payne

 

 

I also have:

            Linda Turnbougn, Lynn Rardin, Lee Ann Brown , Daryl & Kandie Simmons driving/chaperoning

 

 

 

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] Volleyball Tournament

The Ne-O-Tez Volley Ball Tournament is right around the corner!  The Sunday after next, September 7 is the annual Ne-O-Tez Fundraising Volleyball Tournament at Maryland Heights.  The cost is $5 plus your food money (we will be eating concessions there – both lunch and dinner! – the food is very cheap! – or you can bring a sack lunch).  We will leave at noon (after classes and time to change).  We should be back around 7:15 PM.

 

The goal is to have 3 or 4 teams.  (Categories are Middle School and All Ages)

 

 

Here’s the Bullet Form.

What:              Neotez Volleyball Tournament

Where:           Maryland Heights CoC

When:            Sunday, September 7

                        Leave after AM classes – should Return by 7:15 PM

Cost:               $5 plus food money (bring an extra $7 -$15 for both lunch and dinner)

Bring:             Fold up lawn chair (I’m throwing everyone out of mine this year J ), games/cards to play during down time, clean shirt for the van ride home – especially boys J

Still Need:      1 or 2 drivers (if you don’t want to stay all day but would be willing to make a one-way drop-off or pick-up trip please let me know of your availability)

FAQ:  

• If I don’t want to play do I have to?  No – we are still asking you to donate $5 to Ne-O-Tez.  The more important thing is that you are with the group.  There is plenty of time to hang out and have fun with the group.
• What if I can’t stay all day?  That’s OK – come have a good time as long as you can.  Make sure you check with me before you leave with your parents.
• What is Camp Ne-o-Tez?  Camp Ne-o-Tez is a Christian Camp in DeSoto, MO where our teens from the St. Louis area churches of Christ can spend a week each summer learning about Christ and developing relationships that will last through eternity.

 

 

 

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] Trivia Night Success

Thank you to ALL who made Trivia Night a huge success.  From those who paid to attend even though they knew they couldn’t come to those who gave a $5 bill for a soda and said “Keep the Change” – many of you played a big part in raising $1177.44 for our Teen House on Friday night.

 

A Big thank you to Felicia Smith for directing the event, to Craig Anderson for standing up the whole night to host the event, as well as Herb Crown for staying in the sound booth all night and many others who worked in concessions, babysat and helped clean up.  We had several who donated food and services.  Many of our teens worked to set up, clean up and tear down.

 

The growth in our teens is evident – over 30 of them showed up Friday night just to help, they are growing in spirit and in truth, working, serving and enjoy just being together!  Thank you Lafayette for your support!  The investment you are making now is beginning to and will continue to have great impact on the Kingdom!

 

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] (no subject)

Trivia Night is coming along – Felicia Smith has been working really hard to put things together to make it a great night.  Thank you Felicia!!!

 

Below is a list of teens who are donating their time for the “Rent-A-Teen” Silent Auction.  We need more!  Several of you have said you are going to help but we need your info to get it on the sheets for Friday night and Sunday morning.  We are especially lacking in the “guy” section!  All the proceeds are going to help with the Teen House.  If you can donate a few or a lot of hours to rake leaves, mow, organize, clean, babysit – etc or if you have a special talent or gift that you can donate, please see me tonight!  (or call me by tomorrow).

 

Renee'	Aston
Lindsey	Keim
Danielle	Simmons
Bailey	Allstun
Audrey	Smith
Chelsea	Hirth
Rochelle	Aston
Ben	Smith
Nathan	Enix
Maleah	Brown
Amber	Mohrmann
Elizabeth Smith	& Michalie Brown
Elizabeth	Smith
Michalie	Brown

 

 

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] Trivia Night

Good Morning!

 

We are looking forward to Trivia Night this Friday evening.  Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the competition will begin at 7 PM.  For your convenience (and to help raise more money J ) there will be a concession stand open at 6:30 where you can purchase hot dogs, pizza, nachos, chips, popcorn & sodas.  So plan on coming hungry for dinner.

 

Thank you to all who have already signed up.  We will have a sign-up table in the lobby this Wednesday evening before and after classes for those who still need to sign up.  We will also take walk-ups!

 

If you have any questions about the Trivia Night, you can contact Felicia Smith – our Trivia Night Director -  or me.

 

All proceeds will go to our continued work on the Teen House!

 

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] Revolve Tour

The Revolve Tour is coming back to St. Louis October 17-18.  The total cost for the early-bird discount including a boxed lunch is $62.  If you are interested in the early-bird discount bring a $25 deposit to Wednesday night classes or bring it by the office by Thursday morning (August 21) – we will order tickets Thursday afternoon.  You are guaranteed better seats if you sign up early.  We need at least 10 people to get the discount rate.

The general schedule is the same as last year: (Times will be finalized later)

            Friday Night -  Leave about 5 PM

                        Spend the night in the Teen Room

            Saturday – Back to the building around 5 PM.

 

If you decide to wait for the 2^nd order of tickets in early October, the total cost will be $72 and you will most likely not be sitting with the early-bird group.  Also, availability of tickets will not be guaranteed.

 

You can go to www.revolvetour.com for the line-up and other questions about Revolve Tour.

 

 

 

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] Teen Center Trivia Night

Please support our teens by joining us for

Lafayette Teen Center Trivia Night Fundraiser

 

Silent Auction, Attendance Prizes

 

 

Date:  Friday, August 22, 2008

Where:  Lafayette Church of Christ, 115 New Ballwin Rd.

Time:  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.

Cost:  $10 per person / Tables of 8 @ $75

Includes:  Silent auction of teen services (lawn mowing,                                  babysitting, leaf raking, etc.)

Purpose:  All proceeds will go towards remodeling of  the

                Lafayette Teen Center

 

 

 

Make checks payable to:  Lafayette Church of Christ

         In memo section:  Trivia Night

Payments can be accepted by Felicia Smith or Mike Brown

 

If you have questions, call Felicia Smith at 636-273-5149,

or email bpsredwing@aol.com.

 

 

 

          **********CUT HERE & RETURN WITH PAYMENT**********

 

Your name:  _________________________________________________

 

Phone number:  ______________________________________________

 

Number of tickets:  ____ @ $10 each = _______    OR Table of 8 = $75

 

I wish to be seated with:  _______________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TeenMinistry] Lafayette Teen Center Trivia Night information

Teens & Parents - Felicia Smith is heading up our Trivia Night on August 22. YOU CAN HELP! Please read below. More information coming in another e-mail. All proceeds from the Trivia Night will go toward the Teen House Renovation!

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Lafayette Teen Center Trivia Night

Friday, August 22, 7:00 p.m. - ?

 

 

All teens can participate in these ways:

 

Sell enough tickets to fill one table of 8 per family ($10 per ticket, or $75 for table of 8).

 

Decide what teen service you will offer during silent auction, and minimum bid accepted.  We will have a clip board with your picture, service offered, and bid sheet at the auction table.

Make sure you follow through, contact winning bidder, and complete service in a timely manner.  (Remember, this is a fundraiser for the teen center, so you will not actually receive the money for this service, it goes back to the teen center fund!)  You may want to put a time limit on your service, such as “2 hours of babysitting”.

 

Act as hosts and hostesses during trivia night.  Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to offer assistance to guests or assist with setup.  We will have refreshments available for purchase, so you can help raise money by offering these to our guests, and serving them.

We will also need teens to provide babysitting that evening.

 

We will also be offering “Mulligans” for purchase.  These stickers (sheets of 10) will be available to aid the participants in their game.  They can put one sticker per round on their scoresheets for a correct answer.

 

*Please notify Felicia Smith regarding your silent auction service.  My number is 636-273-5149, or email bpsredwing@aol.com.

 

 

 

[TeenMinistry] Girl's Night - more info.

We still need a couple of moms (or female chaperones) who can help drive groups of girls around for a scavenger hunt – please send Dawn Malcolm a note if you can help!!!

 

Hey Girls!

It’s time to get together!

 

WHEN:  Friday night, August 8

          7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

WHAT: games, snacks, playstation and a SCAVENGER HUNT

WHO:  Incoming 6^th grade and up.

WHERE:  TEEN ROOM (at the church building)

NEED:  $5 and few moms or female chaperones to help Dawn

 

Please contact Dawn Malcolm at glmalcolm@charter.net if you can come or if you’re a mom of female chaperone who can help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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