[TeenMinistry] Keep Reading

Just a few more days on our reading schedule this first time around!  Keep up the good work…You actually get an extra day or so.  Bring your sheet to Lee Ann in the Middle School Class on Sunday (I will be out of town – don’t look for me J ) .  Make sure you’ve signed it – which means “on your honor” you have read the scriptures on the page.  If you were reading on your own, hand in your notes of the days you read – signed as well.  Those who have read will choose what the group does together.

 

We will start another reading challenge on Sunday!

 

See you all tonight in class.  We are studying Acts and practicing some songs for next week’s visit to the nursing home.

 

 

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] Harding Trip

Who: Juniors – Seniors (freshmen & sophomores if there is room and if you’re serious about looking for a college)

 

When:  March 13-15 – leave after school on Thursday (4:30 PM), return Saturday evening (Friday is the 1^st day of Spring Break) – Depending on the size of the group, we will either leave from my house or the Lafayette building.

 

Cost:  Split the cost of transportation, expenses;  plus your meals and money for Friday night campus activity (game or movie)

 

Need:  Sack Dinner for Thursday night.  Sleeping bag, pillow, meal money, MATURITY – there will be a lot of “open time” that you will be responsible for filling with going to class and checking out the campus.  Most of your meals will be on campus.

 

Details:  This is for students looking into college options.  You will have opportunities to go to classes and talk to counselors, go to chapel.  You will also take a tour of Harding with Mark Pruitt.

 

Lodging:  You will stay with Harding Students (probably from Lafayette) – if you want to make your own lodging arrangements, that’s fine, I just need to know and I need your parent’s permission – otherwise, I will be making arrangements for you.

 

How to Sign up: Sign up on the Teen Room Door and pay $35 – this number may fluctuate up or down a little depending on the number of students going.

 

QUESTIONS:

• Can I bring a friend? 
• Yes – only if they are interested in looking into Harding as a viable option for college
• I’m a parent, can I go? 
• Yes – you should talk to me about options to make this trip work for you.
• I’m not really interested in Harding but want to go hang out, is that OK?
• NO – you will be expect to have appointments set up with departments, coaches, financial aid, go to classes, etc. – this is not a leisure trip.  Mark Pruitt will assist you in making necessary arrangements to get the most out of your trip.
• How much money do I need?
• “free” - Sack dinner and Harding provides 1 meal for you
• 2 additional meals on Friday
• 3 meals on Saturday (we will eat lunch as we are leaving town)
• Souvenirs
• Entertainment, Movie or game ticket money on Friday night
• I know someone at Harding who I want to stay with, is that OK?
• Yes as long as I have your parent’s permission.

 

 

 

 

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] North City Mission - Tomorrow

This is a reminder to those who signed up.

 

We will leave tomorrow right after classes and will return by about 4:30 PM (there was a mix up on the return time – we are leaving to return by 4 PM which should put us back by around 4:30).

 

As of Wednesday night, there were only a couple of spots left on the van (I had no additional drivers volunteer) so when the van is full that will be it.

 

They are excited about us coming!!!

 

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

 

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 to North City

This Sunday – February 24, we are going to the North City Church to help with some projects.  We need teens (and a few parents) to help out.  We will be leaving right after classes on Sunday and should return by 4:30 PM.  All you should need is money for lunch and some work clothes.  Please sign up on the Teen Room door or send me an e-mail by this Thursday.  We will be working with kids in classes and doing some odd jobs and cleaning around the facilities.

 

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] Winterfest

“Awesome!”,  “Amazing!”,  “Better than I imagined!” – Just a few thoughts from some of the 25 folks from Lafayette who attended Winterfest in Gatlinburg, Tennessee this past weekend.  Just as incredible were the relationships that were formed and solidified over the weekend – spending 22 hours in vans together certainly has a way of helping grow us closer to one another!!! J

 

Ask the teens who went about “the sand guy”, the missionary to New Guinea, the 17 year old who smuggled bibles into Viet Nam, or what 3:16 PM has to do with our Mission!  God has given us all a purpose but we must know Him Jesus before we can be Jesus before we can see Jesus before we can Share Jesus!

 

A special thanks to Les & Carol Keim and Staci Noyes for giving up their weekend to chaperone.

 

We’ll be collecting pictures from everyone but for now, you can go to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=93103&l=7ba90&id=550140244  to see a few of them.

 

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] Service Project - Nursing Home - Tomorrow Night (Wednesday, February 6)

This Wednesday evening (February 6) our Youth Group will be going to the nursing home with the Children’s Ministry. 

We will leave the building promptly at 7 PM.  Don’t be late J  If you are late, you can join the Adults in the Auditorium.

We will return by 8 PM.

If you (parents) would like to go with us, you are welcomed.

 

 

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] Winterfest Crew

Hey Gang,

We are going to have an awesome time at Winterfest!!!   We are less than 2 weeks away now.  Last year we took 4 teens and this year 21 of you are going!  (Plus 4 adults).  I hope you are ready for “The Mission”! 

 

 

Yesterday was our target date for getting your balance in for the trip.  Some of you hit it, some forgot and I was at TLC and couldn’t remind you.  We’re still OK though…just need you to get that in ASAP…if you’re not going to be at the building for service on Wednesday or Sunday, just drop it in to mail to me.  If finances are a problem, don’t hesitate to let me know and we can work something out.

 

Just so you will be as informed as possible, I have several more e-mails coming directly to those going on the trip over the next day or so.

 

Here is the list of people going – (if your name isn’t on here and you think it should be YOU NEED TO CALL ME AS SOON AS YOU GET THIS!!!)

 

Bailey Allstun

Renee' Aston

Rochelle Aston

Michalie Brown

Mike Brown

Sara Elgin

Nathan Enix

Caleb Gage

Chelsea Hirth

Zach Hirth

Carol Keim

Les Keim

Lindsey Keim

Logan Keim

Jordan Noyes

Staci Noyes

Charles Portwood

Kate Portwood

Laura Portwood

Dion Shaffer

Dani Simmons

Audrey Smith

Lizzy Smith

Abby Turnbough

 

 

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] BOWLING

 

(grades 6-12)

 

Next Sunday, February 10

 

COST: $12 + lunch (and snacks)

            Includes 2 hours of bowling & shoe rental

 

TIME:  leave after AM services back to the building by 4 PM

 

PLAN:  We will leave after classes and stop for lunch somewhere.  We start bowling at 1 will be done by 3 (clean up and turn in shoes).  Will leave the bowling alley by 3:20.  Should be back to the building by 4 PM

 

NEED:  Depending on number going, we may need parent drivers.

 

PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE LIST LOCATED ON TEEN ROOM DOOR

 

 

 

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] Senior High Sunday morning class

Just a couple of reminders for the high school teen class:  This Sunday morning (Feb 4th) we will be having class at Starbuck's on Manchester Rd (near the church).  Meet in the teen room immediately following assembly so we can arrange a ride for everyone.  We may need a couple of drivers in addition to what the Finns and Shepherds can take.  Bring money for Starbuck's if you would like anything.  We will be back at the building by 11:30.

Also, if you have not had a chance to contribute $1 towards the lunch items we need to make sandwiches (for the West Central kids) please bring on Sunday so we can do that again the following week.  Have a great week and see you on Sunday!

Alan Shepherd

[TeenMinistry] Scripture Reading - Keep it up

KEEP IT UP!!!

 

Several of you have approached me to say “I’m still reading!”  with an air of surprise in your voice.  I say to you “Keep it up!”  I am not surprised…the more you get to know the one who created you the more of Him you want to get to know.  God’s word will slowly penetrate your heart to change you in the likeness of Christ.   Your life, while maybe not becoming easier, will become richer and fuller, rather than being focused on what you can accomplish you will be more concerned with what God can accomplish THROUGH YOU.  Rather than filling your calendar with busy-ness, fill it with spending time with God! 

 

KEEP IT UP – keep reading, keep searching, keep finding God in your daily life…he will consume you and it will change your life, it will change your youth group, it will change your church!  Satan will try to distract you with “urgent” things, “fun” things, alluring things – but stay on coarse, keep the faith and “press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called you heavenward in Christ Jesus.”  (that quote comes from one of your readings)

 

I’ve attached the reading schedule (hopefully it goes through this time).  IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO START…YOU CAN STILL REACH THE GOAL.  Remember it’s on your honor, in March those who have reached this first goal will participate in an activity together “as a reward”.  We will begin another set at the beginning of March and then June and then September and each time we will have an “incentive”.  Before long – as you mature in Christ, you won’t need an incentive (although we will still do them) you will find yourself wanting to go to God’s Word more and more.  You will quit looking at it as a task and consider it a privilege to spend time in God’s Word.

 

If you are a parent reading this, I challenge you…do this as a family…encourage your spouse and your kids to be in God’s word DAILY. (Deut 6:4-9)  Is this too much to ask from those who claim Jesus as Savior and Lord?  We determined in our Jr. High class a few weeks ago that if we are Christians claiming to follow Christ then we had better know what that means, being in the Word is one way of finding that out!

 

If you are at a different place and need to read or focus on different scripture, then do so, keep a journal of your reading time…you don’t have to follow the “reading schedule” formula…you just need to be in the Word – daily.

 

My prayer for you is that as you read about Jesus, you will come to know Jesus and as you come to know Jesus, you will begin to live Jesus.

 

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 - Pizza Dinner

Just a reminder – tonight Mark Pruitt will be with us.  He is hosting a Pizza Dinner for the High Schoolers.  Be in the Teen Room at 6 PM.  Hope to see you there!

 

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] Wednesday Night - Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

High Schoolers are invited to dinner Wednesday evening hosted by Mark Pruitt from Harding University.  Meet in the Teen Room at 6 PM for pizza!  As High Schoolers, you are probably looking into options for you college career.  Mark will be there to answer your questions about Harding specifically and about college in general. 

 

 

Mark will also be with us during our class time Wednesday evening.  He will be sharing a devotional thought with us.  At the end of class, we will be taking a “field trip” over to check on the progress of the “EPICenter”.

 

PARENTS – Mark will be glad to stay around to answer your questions.  You can just catch him in the Teen Room following classes.

 

 

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] KidsFest - ALREADY

TEENS – Herb & Kathy need your help.  They will be producing videos for Kidsfest soon.  We need writers (ones who aren’t on strike), actors, videographers (people who operate the cameras), producers (who put video together).  We are willing to help you BUT WE NEED YOU!

 

Please let Herb & Kathy know that you are willing to help by clicking here and send them an e-mail SOON!!!

 

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] "Girls of Grace"

Hey girls (and moms), we are already fielding calls from other churches that are going to be here!  Let’s have a great showing from Lafayette!  Dawn needs your help!

 

 

This is to let you know about an awesome event for teen girls being held at Lafayette.  It will be a day of praise, learning and music!  This is open to all girls and denominations.  Below is the press release with all the details.  Anyone wishing to help with the event is welcome!  We will need some help planning and a lot of help the day of the event.  Any teen girls wishing to help will receive a reserved seat for the event, lunch, an event t-shirt and more!  We would love to have you join us for this event!                      Please share this information with parents, girls andyouth leaders you know.

                                                Blessings,

                                                            Dawn Malcolm, 636-256-9183

 

 

 GIRLS OF GRACE NATION – LIVE VIA SATELLITE!

Largest gathering of teenage girls across North America

 

On Saturday, February 23rd, 2008, teenage girls throughout North America will crowd hundreds of auditoriums, church sanctuaries and halls to be a part of the first-ever Girls of Grace Nation simulcast.

 

In conjunction with Church Communication Network (CCN), Lafayette Church of Christ is hosting the highly anticipated Girls of Grace Nation, on Saturday, February 23rd from 9:00am to 3:00 pm — via satellite on CCN.

 

The passionate vision of award-winning recording artist Point of Grace, this one-day conference will include an all-star line-up of speaking and musical talents LIVE via satellite on CCN.  Inspired by Point of Grace’s latest album, the theme for 2008 will be How You Live.

 

Featuring speakers Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino, Denise Jones, Heather Payne, Susie Shellenberger, Chris Wheeler and musicians Stellar Kart, Barlow Girl, Group 1 Crew, and Jaime Jamgochian — Girls of Grace Nation offers teenage girls a day of straight-talk, encouragement, laughter, and music, not to mention personal and spiritual growth.

 

“Our goal is to create a foundation experience, compelling each girl to build her life with purpose through a refreshed, hope filled heart, a renewed self-confidence and a deep desire for a relational, daily walk with Jesus Christ,” says Shelley Breen, member of the platinum-selling band Point of Grace.

 

Susie Shellenberger, featured speaker and author of Secret Power for Girls and Girl Talk with God uses contemporary language, illustrations, and humor to confront the problems of identity, security, and self-esteem that plague young teenage women today.

 

Featured speaker and Chris Wheeler is a wild-haired, people-magnet creating a memorable environment for the teaching of God’s word. As a student ministries director in Nashville, TN, Chris passionately communicates the truths of God’s kingdom in fresh, simple and creative ways. 

 

This event will be hosted by Lafayette Church of Christ, 115 New Ballwin Rd., Ballwin MO 63021.  Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance.  Event t-shirts are available for $12.  For more information call 636-391-6697 or email office@lafayettechurch.org. or call Dawn Malcolm 636-256-9183