[TeenMinistry] Elevate

This Sunday is the deadline for the early-bird rate for Elevate -  It’s also our deadline to guarantee a ride. If you’re going, get your form and $$ in by this Sunday!!!

 

If you need financial assistance, please let me know!

 

Here’s who we have “officially” going at this point:

Bryn	Bartel
Maleah	Brown
Michalie	Brown
Mike	Brown
Nathan	Enix
Chelsea	Hirth
Zach	Hirth
Lindsey	Keim
Logan	Keim
Lynn	Rardin
Dane	Roper
Danielle	Simmons
Daryl	Simmons
Lizzy	Smith

 

 

 

 

ORIGINAL MESSAGE:

 

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!!!

 

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

GIRLS!!!

We still have 1 early-bird ticket left for $62 (includes box lunch at the event)- e-mail me back immediately if you’re interested.   If there is enough interest, we will make a 2^nd order by this weekend (for $72).  So contact me or Dawn Malcolm ASAP if you are interested!!!

 

If you paid the $25 deposit, we need to get the $37 balance from you ASAP.

 

We will be taking a small collection to help with gas for the van and snacks.

 

Original Announcement:

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..

 

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

 

[TeenMinistry] LTC - Leadership Training For Christ

LTC

Leadership Training for Christ

There will be an informational meeting for all students, grades 3-12 and their parents interested in participating in LTC this year. 

Date:  Sunday, October 19, 2008

Time:  11-30-12:00

Place:  Fellowship hall

Plan on being a part of the “Light-Life-Word” 

 

 

If you would like to get e-mail information concerning our Lafayette LTC plans please send a bland e-mail to ltc-subscribe@lafayettechurch.org  

[TeenMinistry] Sr. Hight Sexual Integrity Classes

Ladies – last week we talked about how God made us male and female and what that really means.  If you haven’t already done so, you need to read up through chapter 4 of Every Young  Woman’s Battle and we’re going to be discussing what Sexual Integrity really means.

 

Gentlemen – last week we talked more about how difficult our culture makes it for us to keep our thoughts sexually pure.  We had a great time of sharing and encouraging each other including setting up our Teen Guys Covenant Group.  You should read through Chapter 6 EYMB – it’s important to not fall behind in your reading.  We will begin planning on you guys to have the last 15 minutes of class for your covenant time – make sure you’re getting over to Wade’s office as soon as you can after AM worship.

 

PARENTS  – below is a link to a Family Life Today program.  They are discussing Sexual Integrity right now.  Yesterday and today’s programs are linked already and Day 3 will go live tomorrow.  As Christians we face a culture that desensitizes us in many ways but just how far – it may be farther than you think!

DADS – this is a great way to get a condensed version of some of the things we are talking about!

MOMS – this will give you an overview of what your sons are facing in our culture – this is a great resource for MOMS OF DAUGHTERS as well!!!

 

Click here

 

 

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] See You At The Pole

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

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Every Young Woman's/Man's Battle

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 Lafayette middle schoolers reaching the level of needing to go through this material.  If your teen or pre-teen is asking about dating – IT’S TIME!  If they ARE dating (i.e. “boyfriend”/ “girlfriend” they spend time with) then you need to do this YESTERDAY!  If you need other materials to help you, please Lee Ann or me know.

 

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 3^rd & 4^th 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

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] ELEVATE

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

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] Sr High Lunch with ACU

Sr. High – Lunch this Sunday is on ACU. Katie Goss from Abilene Christian University is coming to get to know you! We will be meeting at the Hirth's after AM services until about 2:30 PM.

 

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

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] AWESOME RETREAT

The rain held off and God showed up!  Twenty-Seven of us spent an awesome time of praising and praying at Camp NeOTez this past weekend.  Campfire, s’mores, chubby-bunny (Kate won with something like 9 marshmallows), devotionals, quiet time, singing and building relationships with one another.

 

The Lord is moving among our teens at Lafayette! 

 

 

Take a look at some of our pictures:

Album 1

Album 2

 

 

 

 

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] Retreat Info

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

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org

 

[TeenMinistry] EPIC FALL RETREAT REMINDER

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

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 & Lifebridge

All –

There is the potential that some teens from Lifebridge Church, which has been meeting in our building for a while, may be joining us for our Wednesday evening classes.  For that reason, tonight and next Wednesday night (weather permitting) we will be meeting outside behind the EPICenter (aka – teen house) for class. – we will be doing some group building activities and playing volleyball….PLEASE make sure they AND ALL of our visiting teens feel welcomed to our group!

 

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

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 2008

facebook Mike Brown 6:54am Sep 8th Volleyball Tournament 2008 To Christian Lambert Jusay Wagan, Austin Hagemann, Kayla Oliver, laratta@charter.net, Madison Alicia Beirne and teenministry@lafayettechurch.org   Hey gang! Here are some pics from yesterday...Thanks to all who made it a great day! ESPECIALLY our visitors!!! Middle School Champions 2nd Year In A Row!!! All-Around Runner Up!!! SWEEEET!!!! Mike has shared an album with you. To view the album or to reply to the message, follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=550140244&k=YZA245PSUXVMYGM1XBVZP Are your friends bothering you? You can opt out of emails from friends on Facebook.

[TeenMinistry] Fall Quarter Youth Ministry Classes

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 Charles Portwood for helping me with the Middle School Guys classes this quarter!  Also Daryl Simmons and Lynn Rardin have been faithful in coming in on Wednesday nights helping Lee Ann and me to work with and mentor our teens – what a blessing all of you are!

 

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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 Battle".  We will be discussing Sexual Integrity.  I have attached a detailed letter that I have sent to parents via snail mail. As mentioned in the letter, parents it is vital that your child has their own copy of the book to be reading before each class time.

 

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 Battle".  In fact if your child is in 4^th or 5^th grade and you haven’t started talking about sexual purity and integrity with them, they are probably already learning the wrong things through the media and friends at school/on the bus.

 

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

Lafayette Church of Christ

115 New Ballwin Rd.

Ballwin, MO  63021

636.391.6697 - office

636.394.2338 - fax

mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org