[TeenMinistry] Soulift Info

Hey gang Soulift is HERE!

 

Here are some details about Sunday and Monday:

 

Sunday Soulift Youth Rally

• BRING A SACK LUNCH - we will eat lunch in the Teen Room before we go
• We will head to Soulift at Florissant
• Daryl Simmons will be driving the van and "Charles is in Charge" (sorry I couldn't resist)  :)
• IF YOU DID NOT ORDER A MEAL YOU NEED TO BRING A SACK DINNER!!!
• Here is a list of people who bought a dinner -
• Dane Roper
• Emma deSambourg
• Daryl Simmons
• Kayla Oliver
• Hannah Lallathin
• Abby Lallathin
• Andrea Malcolm
• Kendall Malcolm
• Michalie Brown
• Maleah Brown
• Laura Portwood
• We will be eating dinner at the Florissant building
• The van should return from the youth rally by 10 PM

 

Monday - Six Flags

·         GOING

o        Meet at the building at 10 AM (Charles is driving the church van) - Let Charles know SUNDAY if you need a ride

§         Bring a $1 to help with gas and parking (EVEN IF IT'S ONLY ONE WAY - going or coming)

            OR

o        Meet at Six Flags whenever (Mike will be at Six Flags as early as 9:45 selling tickets for Soulift if you want to come early)

§         PARENTS - Call Charles when you get there - 314-604-4079 - to meet up with the group

§         IF THERE IS NO CALL FROM YOU, We will assume official supervision is not needed.

·         BRING

o        $$ for meals at the park

§         They frown on you bringing in your own food

§         we may leave the park for a while for a fast food dinner but bring enough in case we need to stay

§         Eat a BIG breakfast right before you come and we can eat an early "dinner" around 4 PM

o        Sunscreen

o        Dry Clothes (?)

o        Water bottle

·         WHILE WE'RE THERE (if you're under our official supervision)

§         - if you ride in the van or if your parents call Charles when you get there, you are under our official supervision)

o        Sr. High (including incoming Freshmen) must stay in groups of 3 or more

o        Middle School must stay with Charles or Mike

·         LEAVING

o        Your parent can pick you up any time (PLEASE LET CHARLES KNOW YOU'RE LEAVING)

o        We will leave the park about 9:30 - to be back to the building by 10 PM

o        Parents - If your child stays past 9:30 PM they will not be supervised

·          BACK to the building by 10 PM

 

LOGISTICAL NOTE - I (Mike) will be around the park most of the day but will be selling tickets and coordinating things for Soulift.  Charles will be the "go-to" person for our group for the day and I will be in touch with him all day.  I should be at the park by about 9:45 AM if you want to drop your teen off early.

 

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

 

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

[TeenMinistry] Upcoming Dates

High School Get Together (with the date this time)

There is a Get-Together for high school  (including incoming freshman) and college age to hang out, play Wii, Playstation, games etc. starting at 7:00 pm. THIS FRIDAY, JULY 25 at the Malcolm's.

Their address is 390 Lauren Landing, Ballwin MO 63021

Their phone # is 636-256-9183 if you could call to let them know you are coming, I’m sure that would be helpful.

 

 

Contact Charles at Charles@teenepic.org or Mike at mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org if you want to go to any of the events below but can’t get to the building to sign up for them.

 

July 26-28 – SoulLift  (Middle School and High School)– CLICK HERE for details and form (More detailed info in an upcoming e-mail)

August 2 – ROCK THE RIVER!!! (High School and incoming 9^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details – (Sign up on the Teen Room Door ASAP!!!)

August 6 – Circle of Concern (Middle School and High School) – CLICK HERE for more details - also VOTE ON THE ACTIVITY YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO AFTER by next Wednesday, July 29!!!

August 7 – High School Float Trip (including incoming 9^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details (You must have a Medical Release and Info Form on file AND a Life-Jacket Release form signed by your parents if you do not want to have to wear a life jacket)

August 9 – Charles’ last day with us! L

August 16 – current 5^th Grade promoted into Middle School classes

Sept 13 - NeOTez Volleyball Tournament - info coming soon

 

[TeenMinistry] High School Get-together

There is a Get together for high school  (including incoming freshman) and college age to hang out, play Wii, Playstation, games ect. starting at 7:00 pm. at the Malcolm's.

Their address is 390 Lauren Landing, Ballwin Mo 63021,

Their phone # is 636-256-9183 if you could call to let them know you are coming, I’m sure that would be helpful.

 

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] Upcoming Events

Contact Charles at Charles@teenepic.org or Mike at mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org if you can go but can’t get to the building to sign up for any of the events below.

 

July 19 – Middle School Swim Party – We are inviting incoming 6^th graders (You must let Charles know you are coming by Wednesday Night) – CLICK HERE for more info

July 26-28 – SoulLift  (Middle School and High School) (Give your Registration to Charles by Wednesday Night, July 15) – CLICK HERE for details and form

August 2 – ROCK THE RIVER!!! (High School and inviting incoming 8^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details – (Sign up on the Teen Room Door ASAP!!!)

August 6 – Circle of Concern (Middle School and High School) – CLICK HERE for more details

August 7 – High School Float Trip (inviting incoming 8^th graders) – CLICK HERE for more details

August 9 – Charles’ last day with us! L

August 16 – current 5^th Grade promoted into Middle School classes

 

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] Soullift Info

Hey Gang!  Soullift is coming up fast.  Here is the info.  You need to have this back to Charles or me by Wednesday, July 15.

I will have hard copies at Kidsfest this week!

 

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] Swimming!

We are going Swimming! Yes, Swimming! In Summer!

The Lallathin's have been gracious enough to open up their pool for the Middle School to go swimming in and have lots of fun in. So, here's what you need to know:

- It's for Middle School (we will be inviting 5^th graders too)

- Sunday, July 19th RIGHT AFTER Classes

- We will be leaving right after morning classes and returning by 4:30 PM

- You need to bring Youth Group Approved Swim Wear: (For instance, no two piece swim wear)

Here's what you need to bring:

- A Youth Group Approved Swim wear (Obviously you need this to go swimming - we will have t-shirts for those who do not have a modest swimsuit)
- A towel (On which to dry yourself after you have been swimming)
- Sunscreen (To Prevent Sunburn)
- 1$ (To help with gas)

- Chaperones will be Charles & Mike as well as the Lallathins

AND

If you are a guy, you need to bring a liter of the soda of your choice and a bag of chips of your choice.

If you are a gal, you need to bring a dessert or side dish of your preference that would go well with hot dogs.

If you have any questions, either email me at crp07c@acu.edu, or call me at 314.604.4079.

In Him,
Charles R. Portwood II
crp07c@acu.edu
314.604.4079

[TeenMinistry] Kayla Oliver

Kayla Oliver gave her life to Christ in baptism last evening at Camp Ne-O-Tez!  Praise God for His saving mercy and grace!  Pictures coming soon!

[TeenMinistry] Sonic Run

Hope to see you at Sonic tonight after classes!

[TeenMinistry] Zoo/Union Station Day

Teen Ministry,

Hello everyone! I hope your summer is going well!

We are currently planning a day out with the youth group to go to the Zoo and hang out in Union Station to have lunch and play some Galactic Glow Putt (Which is Glow in the Dark Putt Putt)! Here's the details:

- It's going to be on June 29th

- Let me know if you want to go. You can either call me at 314.604.4079 if you are going, or email me at charles@teenepic.org, or talk to me if you want to go. Just let me know if you want to go.

- I will have a sign up sheet in the Teen Room tomorrow the 17th for you to sign up on.

- You need to bring $6 to pay for gas and putt putt. You can turn this in to me.

- You need to bring lunch money. We will be stopping at Union Station for lunch.

- We will be meeting at 8:00am on the 29th, and will be back at 4:30pm that afternoon.

I hope you all can attend!

In Him,
Charles R. Portwood II
crp07c@acu.edu
314.604.4079

[TeenMinistry] Wednesday Night Class

Because we have a dozen of us in Memphis for the Mission Trip, several who will be in Kidsfest Training, as well as several out of town on vacation, our Wednesday night Youth Group “class” will be with the adults in the Adult worship class tomorrow night (Wednesday - 6/10).

Because of the Cross,

Mike

[TeenMinistry] Memphis WorkCamp

We are having an awesome week!  Over 300 teens are here working on 20 houses in the City of Memphis.  There are 13 of us here from Lafayette.  Scraping the houses were the order of the day today.  Tomorrow we break out the brushes.  Stories are forming of people in the neighborhoods we are serving in seeing Christ in these teens.  We have had two powerful worship services – it “funny” that when you are tirelessly serving others, somehow worshiping the Lord becomes much more authentic because our attitudes and focus are completely off of ourselves and on the one who deserves all glory!  Lafayette, you can be proud of your teens representing you  - not only in Memphis – but in the body life at Lafayette.

 

Because of the Cross,

Mike

[TeenMinistry] Memphis Work Camp & Wednesday Night

Teen Ministry Mailing List,

A few reminders about Memphis Work Camp:

If you haven't already paid for Work Camp, you need to do so ASAP. If you have not paid, Tonight, (Wednesday) would be a great time to do so since you will see me at Church tonight. Also, if you are going to Work Camp, you need to make sure you have a paint brush with you when we leave Monday. This is the only supply that every individual needs to bring with them on their own.

A final note from me today about Work Camp: Start getting excited now! We will be helping a lot of people at Work Camp do things that they aren't able to do with their houses. Be exited to share Jesus' love with them!

Tonight we are going to the nursing home, be sure to bring your singing voices and a smile!

I look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

In Him,
Charles R. Portwood II
crp07c@acu.edu
314.604.4079

[TeenMinistry] More Mission Trip Info

The Following information is on the Memphis workcamp website:

 

Note To Teen Volunteers

Conduct:

• You are representing Jesus Christ.
• Respect the neighborhood by keeping the noise level down.
• No radios or headphones.
• Do not go inside the houses you paint for any reason.

Schedule:

• Click HERE for the schedule.
• Your youth group will be meeting together on Wednesday.

Food & Snacks:

• Water, ice and cups will be provided at each site.
• Bring your own sack lunch and drink!  (this will be packed at your host family house)
• Supper will be provided for you in the Highland gym at 6:00 pm every night except Wednesday (when your group meets together).
• DO NOT TOUCH ANY WIRES!!!

SAFETY NOTES:

• Wear protective clothing. You will get paint on them. Shorts are fine, if not too baggy – remember you may be on ladders. T-shirts are ok, but no loose tank tops – they get caught on nails. Gloves are useful when scraping, protective glasses are useful as well. Wear sunblock and/or hat to avoid getting sunburned.
• Guys – You must wear a shirt. Do not wear shirts with the sides cut out. We do not want to see your boxers. Please be modest.
• Girls – You must wear a shirt, also. Do not wear short cheerleader-type shorts. We do not want to see your bra, even if it’s a sports bra. Please be modest.
• Avoid any contact with power lines at the site. DO NOT TOUCH ANY WIRES!!!
• Keep ladders away from power lines.
• Do not paint bricks, concrete or people. Be neat!
• No one may leave the work site without the permission of crew leader.

***  DO NOT TOUCH ANY WIRES!!! ***

 

[TeenMinistry] Mission Trip - Error Correction

The original opening sentence said we leave on the 13^th – we actually leave on the 8^th and return on the 13^th.

 

No more late-nite e-mails J

 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

We leave for our mission trip on Monday, June 8 (and return the 13^th)!  It’s coming fast!  We are asking the church for prayers that God will be glorified and all will be safe!

 

Here is who we have going:

Mike Brown Nathan Enix Charles Portwood - Carol Keim Logan Keim Lindsey Keim

Renee’ Aston Bryn Bartel Michalie Brown - Emily Paulk Kate Portwood - Laura Portwood Lizzy Smith     In case you need to know, here are the guys: Mike Brown Nathan Enix Charles Portwood

Renee' Aston

Bryn Bartel

Michalie Brown

Mike Brown

Nathan Enix

Lindsey Keim

Logan Keim

Emily Paulk

Charles Portwood

Laura Portwood

Kate Portwood

Lizzy Smith

 

OK guys here are some reminders and other information:

·         We leave Monday, June 8

o   Be at the building by 8:30 AM (originally it was 8) – no need to come earlier than that.

o   Eat breakfast before you come.

·         We will return to the Lafayette Building by 4 PM on the 13^th (will call when we are an hour out)

·         All but 1 of you (Bryn who is paid up) need you get Charles your $70 balance before we go.

·         Bring

o   sleeping bag and pillow just in case (some of you may not need them)

o   1 paint brush (3 or 4 inch would probably work the best) other supplies will be provided

o   Work clothes and a change of clean clothes for each day (working Tuesday through Friday)

§  T-Shirts (no halter tops or tank tops)

§  Modest shorts (finger tip rule)

§  Close-toed shoes (no flipflops or sandals to work in)

 

o   Money

§  meals on the road:

·         Monday we are stopping at Buffalo Wild Wings in Cape Girardeau

·         Wednesday Dinner

·         Saturday we are stopping at Lambert’s Cafeteria

·         (you may need money for breakfast on Saturday)

§  Souvenirs (Elvis Doll)

o   Ladder

§  If your family has a ladder you can bring that would be great! (see e-mail from earlier today)

§  If you don’t have a ladder, that’s OK – we’re rounding some up

o   Great Attitude

o   Servant’s Heart

o   GREAT GUEST MANNERS while staying with Host Family

§  Yes Ma’am, No Sir (we’re in the south - remember)

§  “May I help you wash the dishes”

§  “Can I do that load of laundry for you?”

§  “No thank you”

§  “We know you have to get up early to go to work, and so do we - so we will be in bed by 9:30”

§  “No, please, let us make our lunches for tomorrow”

§  “That’s OK, I don’t want to track dirt in your house, I’ll just leave my shoes outside the door”

§  “I’ll be glad to pick up my filthy socks off of your kitchen table”

 

 

[TeenMinistry] Mission Trip Info - Link

I am sorry - we are having trouble with our mail list server for some reason
it is taking attachments off and changing the format of the e-mail. We will
be working on it. In the meantime, if you want to see the Mission Trip Info
in paragraph form you can go here -
http://teenepic.moonfruit.com/#/memphis-work-camp/4533478745

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Because of the Cross,

Mike

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[TeenMinistry] Mission Trip Info

We leave for our mission trip on Monday, June 13! It's coming fast! We are
asking the church for prayers that God will be glorified and all will be
safe!

Here is who we have going:

Mike Brown

Nathan Enix

Charles Portwood

-

Carol Keim

Logan Keim

Lindsey Keim

Renee' Aston

Bryn Bartel

Michalie Brown

-

Emily Paulk

Kate Portwood

-

Laura Portwood

Lizzy Smith

In case you need to know, here are the guys:

Mike Brown

Nathan Enix

Charles Portwood

Text Box: Rooming ListRenee' Aston

Bryn Bartel

Michalie Brown

Mike Brown

Nathan Enix

Lindsey Keim

Logan Keim

Emily Paulk

Charles Portwood

Laura Portwood

Kate Portwood

Lizzy Smith

OK guys here are some reminders and other information:

· We leave Monday, June 8

o Be at the building by 8:30 AM (originally it was 8) – no need to come
earlier than that.

o Eat breakfast before you come.

· We will return to the Lafayette Building by 4 PM on the 13th (will
call when we are an hour out)

· All but 1 of you (Bryn who is paid up) need you get Charles your
$70 balance before we go.

· Bring

o sleeping bag and pillow just in case (some of you may not need them)

o 1 paint brush (3 or 4 inch would probably work the best) other supplies
will be provided

o Work clothes and a change of clean clothes for each day (working Tuesday
through Friday)

§ T-Shirts (no halter tops or tank tops)

§ Modest shorts (finger tip rule)

§ Close-toed shoes (no flipflops or sandals to work in)

o Money

§ meals on the road:

· Monday we are stopping at Buffalo Wild Wings in Cape Girardeau

· Wednesday Dinner

· Saturday we are stopping at Lambert's Cafeteria

· (you may need money for breakfast on Saturday)

§ Souvenirs (Elvis Doll)

o Ladder

§ If your family has a ladder you can bring that would be great! (see
e-mail from earlier today)

§ If you don't have a ladder, that's OK – we're rounding some up

o Great Attitude

o Servant's Heart

o GREAT GUEST MANNERS while staying with Host Family

§ Yes Ma'am, No Sir (we're in the south - remember)

§ "May I help you wash the dishes"

§ "Can I do that load of laundry for you?"

§ "No thank you"

§ "We know you have to get up early to go to work, and so do we - so we
will be in bed by 9:30"

§ "No, please, let us make our lunches for tomorrow"

§ "That's OK, I don't want to track dirt in your house, I'll just leave my
shoes outside the door"

§ "I'll be glad to pick up my filthy socks off of your kitchen table"

[TeenMinistry] Mission Trip - WE NEED LADDERS

There are 12 of us going on our Mission Trip to Memphis this Summer! It's
looking like it's going to be a great time! I will be sending another
e-mail out with more details about the trip.

THIS EMAIL is to ask for ladders. Each person is supposed to bring their
own ladder on the trip. We are in need of borrowing a few ladders since not
everyone has a reliable one (we have a couple of families with multiple kids
going too). The can be extension or step ladders. They just need to be
less than 12 feet when folded so they will fit in the trailer.

If you can help - we need them no later than Sunday, June 7. Please contact
our intern, Charles at 314.604.4079 or Charles@teenepic.org if you can help.

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[TeenMinistry] Summer Teen Classes

Our Summer Classes are gearing up!

Our Sunday Morning Middle School will be taught this summer by our intern,
Charles Portwood, and begins this Sunday, May 31. The title of the Class is
"Basics of the Faith". The topics will include:

. Confident in Christ: How to Know Your Are Saved

. What a Book!: Understanding the Importance of the Bible

. Let's Communicate: How to Talk to God

. He's the Boss: How to Let God Lead You

. The Big Test: How to Handle Temptation

. Here Comes Trouble: How to Benefit From Life's Problems

. Give It Away: How to Share Your Faith

. Friends Forever: How to Build Positive Relationships

Our Sunday Morning Sr. High will take a little different twist this summer.
Beginning June 7, Ed Allstun and Greg Malcolm will be teaching from C.S.
Lewis' book "Mere Christianity". This is a classic Christian Apologetics
book that I personally think our Sr. High is up to reading! In fact, when
we took a straw poll last Sunday in class a dozen of them said they would
read it over the summer! You go guys! (I haven't read it in years so I
will commit to reading it with you).

The books are in and I will pass them out tonight. As we mentioned Sunday
morning, if you have $10 to donate to help with the cost of the books,
that's great - if you do not but WILL read it, even better! These are nice
hardback books that also includes Lewis' "Screwtape Letters" which I think
you will find a great read as well! If we run out we can get more.

Our Wednesday Nights are still Youth Group Nights where we will continue to
talk about Covenant and Community, go to the nursing home, work in small
groups, have devotionals and play games before and after our time is up.
Wednesday nights are the best time to connect with one another - try to make
being here a priority!

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[TeenMinistry] JHDD - Form

For some reason the form didn't come through so I will try to send it again
OR you can go to the TeenEpic website -
http://teenepic.moonfruit.com/#/jhdd/4533870686

Junior High Discipleship Days

JHDD is offered by the St. Louis Areawide Youth Ministries. It is for
Middle School Students (completed 6th-8th grades). If you are interested,
please fill out the form and return by June 7 (the form says May 31 but get
it to Charles or me by June 7 and there will be no penalty). Attached is
the information and signup form if you are interested. Due to conflicting
schedules JHDD is difficult for our group to attend consistently. HOWEVER,
the pricing schedule has changed to make it more affordable if you can't go
to all of the sessions. Each day we offer transportation, you will need to
be at the Lafayette building by 9 AM and we should return by no later than
3:45. Make sure you read through the attached document - it should answer
most of your questions - if not feel free to contact Mike at
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org or Charles at Charles@teenepic.org.

Here are the dates for JHDD - We will take the church van for the dates in
BOLD

. June 11 - must carpool or provide own transportation (van and
drivers on mission trip)

. June 18 - City Museum Trip

. July 2 - Service Project

. July 9 - This is Kidsfest week at Lafayette - no transportation

. July 23 - Service Project

. July 30 & 31 - Float Trip (need a female chaperone to go)

o Return time on the 31st will depend on awards ceremony - TBA

[TeenMinistry] JHDD

Junior High Discipleship Days

JHDD is offered by the St. Louis Areawide Youth Ministries. It is for
Middle School Students (completed 6th-8th grades). If you are interested,
please fill out the form and return by June 7 (the form says May 31 but get
it to Charles or me by June 7 and there will be no penalty). Attached is
the information and signup form if you are interested. Due to conflicting
schedules JHDD is difficult for our group to attend consistently. HOWEVER,
the pricing schedule has changed to make it more affordable if you can't go
to all of the sessions. Each day we offer transportation, you will need to
be at the Lafayette building by 9 AM and we should return by no later than
3:45. Make sure you read through the attached document - it should answer
most of your questions - if not feel free to contact Mike at
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org or Charles at Charles@teenepic.org.

Here are the dates for JHDD - We will take the church van for the dates in
BOLD

. June 11 - must carpool or provide own transportation (van and
drivers on mission trip)

. June 18 - City Museum Trip

. July 2 - Service Project

. July 9 - This is Kidsfest week at Lafayette - no transportation

. July 23 - Service Project

. July 30 & 31 - Float Trip (need a female chaperone to go)

o Return time on the 31st will depend on awards ceremony - TBA