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We are leaving Friday night at 7 PM and returning Sunday in time for classes.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
From: teenministry-bounces@lafayettechurch.org [mailto:teenministry-bounces@lafayettechurch.org] On Behalf Of Mike Brown
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:38 AM
To: Teenministry@lafayettechurch.org
Subject: [TeenMinistry] LAST CHANCE to sign up for the reatreat!
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Areawide Sr. High Retreat (grades 9-12)
November 6-8
Leave at 6:30 PM* on Friday, Nov 6 return by 11:30 AM on Sunday, Nov 8
COST: $85 (transportation, registration, meals, lodging, snacks at the retreat) +$15 paintball +$10 t-shirt
Signup - COMING SOON!
*Eat dinner before you arrive on Friday night
Mark February 18-21, 2010 on the calendar (although not likely, the option of leaving Thursday evening is on the table). Most likely, we will leave Friday at 5 AM. Beginning in mid-October, as we have always done, it will be open to HS first then MS grades in order (8th, 7th, 6th) until lodging and transportation is full.
The cost will likely be about $125-$140 (transportation, rooms, WF registration, snacks) – I am still waiting on a few figures to finalize costs. Regardless of the final cost, a $75 non-refundable deposit will be due by November 22nd to hold your spot. AFTER November 22 the registration will increase by $30.
A registration form and finalized information will be coming soon but I wanted to get something out as soon as I could to help you spread out the cost.
I know this is an expensive trip! It is also a day out of school. As a youth minister AND a parent, I firmly believe it is more than worth it! This is a trip that is the highlight of the year for our group! Please make every effort possible to help your child plan to go. As always, if finances are an issue for your family, please let me know.
If there is a (are) parent(s) interested in heading up a fund-raising activity for this trip, I will be glad to help you.
Because of the Cross,
Mike Brown, Youth Minister
Lafayette Church of Christ
115 New Ballwin Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
c - 636.549.8644 (local)
c - 317.796.8720 (direct)
o - 636.391.6697x13
We could use a few plates of brownies, cookies and other sweet things to eat at our Teen Retreat next weekend. If you can get them here by Wednesday evening, September 23, that would be great! ALSO – because of peanut allergies, we ask that none of the sweets contain nuts (this also means we can’t have Peanut Butter Cookies). THANKS!
If you are willing to help, PLEASE CLICK HERE to sign up – or you can call Mike at 636.549.8644. THANKS IN ADVANCE for your help!
Parents (grandparents) – take ½ hour to listen to this at FamilyLife.com - http://shar.es/10F9b
Other than hearing about Jesus Christ, I do not think there is any more important message that our daughters need to hear!!!
See my full note and feel free to discuss it on my blog – www.mikeyouth.com
Don’t let culture swallow your daughter!!!!
Because of the Cross,
Mike Brown, Youth Minister
Lafayette Church of Christ
115 New Ballwin Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
c - 636.549.8644 (local)
c - 317.796.8720 (direct)
o - 636.391.6697x13
Volleyball Tournament Information
PARENTS/ADULTS - I am in need of a few “scholarships”. If you would like to make a donation to camp, it will allow us to have smaller teams, get more people playing and get more money to camp. Please see me if you can help! We are charging $5 per kid and it cost $50 to enter a team…if we only have teams of 6 (which allows them to play more) we still need $20 per team otherwise we have to make teams of 10. We need to help a few with $ for a couple of meals too.
A few details
· We leave after morning classes this Sunday and should return by 7:15 PM.
· Bring: blankets/lawn chairs to sit on, $ for lunch and dinner, card games, etc
· You will have time to change your clothes after class.
I am really impressed that some of you are going even though you have no desire to play. You are some of the ones in our group who are really getting that it’s not about the event, it’s about being together and building those relationships! Keep up the good work!!!
DRIVERS
I have Deb Leahy, Lynn Rardin, Daryl Simmons and Kandie Simmons who are available to drive (let me know if that is not right or if you’re planning on driving and your name is not on here)
I am putting together final teams for volleyball. Please check your info below to make sure it’s correct. I will be making final teams up tomorrow night after classes.
· I need to know who Tucker N. is – is someone bringing him?
· If your name is on the list below and you can’t go, please let me know – WE WILL BE COUNTING ON YOU – not just for teams but for rides too!!!
Here are the folks I have signed up:
| First Name | Last Name | High or Middle School | Are you playing or watching? |
| Colin | Allstun | High School | playing |
| Renee' | Aston | High School | playing |
| Rochelle | Aston | High school | playing |
| Nathan 'Big Dog Gangsta Homey G' | Enix | High School | playing |
| Jessie | Gatlin | high School | playing |
| Zach | Hirth | High School | playing |
| Tyler | Johnson | High School | playing |
| Lindsey | Keim | High School | playing |
| Logan | Keim | High School | playing |
| Tucker | N. | High School | playing |
| Jordan | Noyes | High School | playing |
| Laura | Portwood | High School | playing |
| Dane | Roper | High School | playing |
| Lizzy | Smith | High School | playing |
| Becca | Snow | High School | playing |
| Josh | Snow | High School | playing |
| Christian | Wagan | High School | playing |
| Karl | Aston | Middle School | playing |
| Bryn | Bartel | Middle School | playing |
| Austin | Gray | Middle School | playing |
| Mackenzie | Gray | Middle School | playing |
| Abbey | Lallathin | Middle School | playing |
| Hannah | Lallathin | Middle School | playing |
| Brendon | Noyes | Middle School | playing |
| Ryan | Shepherd | Middle School | playing |
| Audrey | Smith | High School | watching |
| Michalie | Brown | High School | watching |
| Abby | Turnbough | High School | watching |
| Maleah | Brown | Middle School | watching |
| Emma | Schwada | Middle School | watching |
| Lacie | Schwada | Middle School | watching |
The floors in the TeenHouse are ready to be sanded, stained and polyeurathaned but BEFORE WE CAN DO THAT there are 2 leaks in the roof that we need to get someone (prefereably someone who knows a little bit about roofs) to take a look and make some repairs. If you are willing to help, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Because of the Cross,
Mike Brown, Youth Minister
Lafayette Church of Christ
115 New Ballwin Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
c - 636.549.8644 (local)
c - 317.796.8720 (direct)
o - 636.391.6697x13
SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY!!!!
The Ne-O-Tez Volley Ball Tournament is coming on Sunday, September 13 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 13
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, games/cards to play during down time, clean shirt for the van ride home – especially boys :)
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. IF YOU NEED A SCHOLARSHIP LET ME KNOW!
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 (or two or three) each summer learning about Christ and developing relationships that will last through eternity.
INTENTIONAL PARENTING!
Dads – you need to be listening to this! It’s time to step up in our families. It’s time to lead! It’s time to fight for your family! The culture is pulling your family in all directions away from God! It’s time to stand up and say “No More!”
Moms – if you have to listen to this first to encourage your husband, please invest the time! SINGLE MOMS – after you listen to this, let’s talk about options for you.
Sons – this explains the kind of Godly young man you need to be becoming!
Daughters – Don’t settle for less than what God wants to bless you with!
At the following link there is a 4-part series that every parent and child needs to listen to! Parents, you will be blessed! The author of the book “What He Must Be If He Wants To Marry My Daughter” is being interviewed
Go to http://tinyurl.com/mgqol6 to begin or continue Intentional Parenting
Because of the Cross,
Mike Brown, Youth Minister
Lafayette Church of Christ
115 New Ballwin Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
c - 636.549.8644 (local)
c - 317.796.8720 (direct)
o - 636.391.6697x13
Kathy asked me to pass this along to our teen volunteers…Teens – thanks for all you help!!!
KidsQuest Small Group Leader Volunteer Training
There will be training for all those wishing to volunteer as a small group leader on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. in the library. You must attend if you plan to volunteer for the 2009-2010 school year. If you would like to volunteer and are unable to make the training you need to make arrangements with me to train at another time.
We will discuss expectations of small group leaders at the training as well as having a sign-up sheet for the units between September 13 and the end of December. There will be three units between now and the end of the year. You may sign-up for a unit (consisting of four to five lessons, there are only two lessons in the December unit) or to volunteer for the entire time.
There will only be one KidsQuest large group on Sunday mornings but children will be divided into age groups during small group time.
There are a limited number of volunteer positions available.
Note: Only those teens scheduled to volunteer in KidsQuest on Sunday’s will be allowed in the Big Room during Worship beginning September 13.
All teens are welcome to come to the Big Room from 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. on KidsQuest Sunday’s to sing with the children.
Nursery Volunteers Needed
I am currently revising the Sunday morning Nursery schedule. Teens this is an opportunity to serve the youngest members of our congregation as well as our visitors. Many of you are already serving in this way but I am currently revising the schedule and want to give others the opportunity to serve.
Email me we your willingness to serve on a rotation in the Nursery or your intention to attend the volunteer training for KidsQuest.
Kathy.crown@lafayettechurch.org
Because of the Cross,
Mike Brown, Youth Minister
Lafayette Church of Christ
115 New Ballwin Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
c - 636.549.8644 (local)
c - 317.796.8720 (direct)
o - 636.391.6697x13
You all are doing great with Roger’s contributions! We have been sponsoring him for 6 months and we are ahead in contributions by 5 months. You all agreed a few weeks ago to send extra money to the family. We will be doing that as a Christmas donation in September or October! You guys are awesome! If you haven’t seen it, there is a note on the TeenRoom Door from Roger. Thanks to Chelsea Hirth for getting this going and to Renee’ Aston for heading this up! Keep bringing that change!
TeenEpic ROCKS!!! www.teenepic.org
Because of the Cross,
Mike Brown, Youth Minister
Lafayette Church of Christ
115 New Ballwin Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
e- mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
c - 636.549.8644 (local)
c - 317.796.8720 (direct)
o - 636.391.6697x13
REMINDER: Senior High Float Trip payments due by Wednesday Night!
Parents - if you haven't filled out a Medical Release & Info Form in a while, it wouldn't hurt to have a new one with updated information on file.
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