YOUth In Christ

What's Happening This Week 4-6-2010

What a wonderful Easter Celebration!  Sunrise Service was amazing.  I appreciate so much your commitment to being here both Saturday morning for rehearsal and then EARLY Sunday for the service.  Thank you to all who participated, brought flowers, and brought goodies for breakfast.  A special thank you to Kathy Lefler and the others who helped with breakfast!

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

 

Wednesday, April 7^th  

6 p.m.     Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.  Small Groups for EVERYONE

    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

    Juniors meet in Room 032

    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

Thursday, April 8^th

6 p.m.     Reel to Real

High school youth are invited to join us for dinner, a movie and more!

 

Friday, April 9^th

7 p.m.     Confirmation Rally begins

Meet at Paige’s Office with all of your sleeping gear. 

Don’t forget your health form!

 

Saturday, April 10^th

8 a.m.     Confirmation Rally continues until 5 p.m.

5:30 p.m.   CSN Worship

 

Sunday, April 11^th

8:45, 9:45 & 11 a.m.   Worship 

9:45 a.m.   Sunday school—we are beginning our Nooma DVD series.  We invite everyone to come, join us as we

    embark on this new adventure Sundays at 9:45 a.m.  This week is Rain. 

Question to think about: “Do you ever act like everything is okay even when it isn’t?  Why do we do this?

5 p.m.     Snack Supper

5:30 p.m.   UMYF

 

Looking Ahead:

April 14^th    Youth Worship Rehearsal at 7:15 p.m.—part of our worship will have a superhero theme, so be thinking about costumes.  We’ll talk more tomorrow night!

April 17^th & 18^th   Youth Worship Weekend—we lead all four worship services

April 24^th    Love Wichita

April 25^th    Mountain T.O.P. Training--12:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.

All who have signed up for Mountain T.O.P. are required to be at the training event—btw, I don’t have all of your forms and deposits yet J

April 25^th    Mountain T.O.P. Parent Meeting at 5 p.m.

May 2^nd Confirmation Sunday

May 9^th   Senior Recognition Sunday

 

Other Important Info:

 

è Young Spirit Choir Tour is in the planning stages and we need to know how many of you are committed to making the trip so we can finalize plans.  Your $50 deposit was due March 28^th, please bring it as soon as possible!

è Some Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour   June 1-8

Home Concert June 9

Sale of the Century (set-up)     June 14-16

Sale of the Century     June 17-18

Young Spirit Pool Party    June 18

M*A*S*H (every Monday) June 14 - July 26

Vacation Bible Camp   June 28 - July 2

Mountain T.O.P. July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip     July 19-23

Welcome 6^th Graders   August 4 & 11

High School Float Trip     August 6-8

Middle School Mystery Trip    August 27-29

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

April

 

9   Collin Vanderhoofven

9   Shelley Vanderhoofven

11    Madison Moore

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·     Sandra McKinney (our freshmen small group leader) and her husband, Andy whose grandfather died last Wednesday evening. 

·     Continue to remember Joey Beeler, Blair McGehee, Allison and Ella McNeely and their  grandmothers who are battling cancer and other illness.  Prayers for healing and comfort.

·     Continued prayers for the friends and family of Yuna Choi and Regan Wheeler who died over Spring Break and for Hana Choi as she continues to heal from her injuries and as she grieves the loss of her mother, brother and twin sister.

·     Continue to pray for the people of Chile, Haiti  and Northern Mexico/Southern California and other countries affected by natural and man-made disasters.

·     Allison and Ella McNeely’s dad is in the process of going back oversees and will be away from home preparing up until his deployment.

·     Leah McDarty’s dad is still overseas.  Prayers for safety.

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

è Holy Week and Easter

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

 

 

Paige Nelson

What's Happening this Week 3-30-2010

On March 21^st, our Summer Youth Ministry Intern Team interviewed four candidates for the position this Summer.  All four were amazing candidates and interviewed very well.  The Intern Team made their decision and our Summer Youth Ministry Intern is Abbie Smith.  She will begin May 16^th and be with us throughout the Summer until July 31^st.  Many thanks to Brooks Way, Lynn Rich, Alec Wilson, Rebecca Olson, Alec Campbell, Hallie Heard and Ella McNeely for your time and commitment to doing this VERY IMPORTANT job.

 

And, the High School Lock-In was a ton of Harry Potter FUN!!  Thank you to Sandra McKinney, Dawn Beall and Tim Stead, our adult sponsors.

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

It’s Holy Week.  The most powerful and important week of the Christian year.

I  encourage you to join us on Thursday and Friday for worship as we move through Jesus’ last days and especially Sunday morning as we celebrate HIS RESURRECTION!!

Wednesday, March 31st

6 p.m.     Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.  Small Groups for EVERYONE

    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

    Juniors meet in Room 032

    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

Thursday, April 1^st

7:30 p.m.   Maundy Thursday Worship in Hedrick Hall

 

Friday, April 2^nd

7:30 p.m.   Tenebrae (Good Friday) Worship in the Sanctuary

 

Saturday, April 3^rd

10 a.m.   Easter Sunrise Rehearsal

The youth have the honor of leading the Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday.  We need each of you to bring at least 5 individual flowers with longer stems (daffodils, daisies) for our worship on Sunday morning. 

5:30 p.m.   CSN Worship

 

Sunday, April 4^th

Easter

 

6:00 a.m.   Be here for Easter Sunrise Service

6:30 a.m.   Easter Sunrise Service—Young Spirit sings

7:30 a.m.   Easter Breakfast—if you can bring muffins, bread (pumpkin, banana…), rolls, etc. please let me know!

8:45 a.m.   Worship in the Sanctuary—Young Spirit sings

9:45 and 11 a.m.        Worship 

9:45 a.m.   Sunday school

 

We will not meet for UMYF.  Enjoy Easter with your family and friends!

 

Looking Ahead:

April 8^th Reel to Real

April 9^th-10^th     Confirmation Rally

April 14^th    Youth Worship Rehearsal at 7:15 p.m.

April 17^th & 18^th   Youth Worship Weekend—we lead all four worship services

April 24^th    Love Wichita—if you would like to be a part of this day of mission, you can sign-up in the Coffee House or talk with Kathy Lefler.

April 25^th    Mountain T.O.P. Training--12:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

All who have signed up for Mountain T.O.P. are required to be at the training event—btw, I don’t have all of your forms and deposits yet J

April 25^th    Mountain T.O.P. Parent Meeting

May 2^nd Confirmation Sunday

May 9^th   Senior Recognition Sunday

 

Other Important Info:

 

è Young Spirit Choir Tour is in the planning stages and we need to know how many of you are committed to making the trip so we can finalize plans.  Your $50 deposit was due March 28^th, please bring it as soon as possible!

è Some Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Choir Tour    June 1-8

Home Concert June 9

Sale of the Century (set-up)     June 14-16

Sale of the Century     June 17-18

Young Spirit Pool Party    June 18

M*A*S*H (every Monday) June 14 - July 26

Vacation Bible Camp   June 28 - July 2

Mountain T.O.P. July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip     July 19-23

Welcome 6^th Graders   August 4 & 11

High School Float Trip     August 6-8

Middle School Mystery Trip    August 27-29

 

What's Happening This Week 3-23-2010

Spring Fling:  Mission Madness was incredible.  Thank you to all who participated!    Josh Beall, Isabella Bond, Matthew Lee, Hallie Heard, Michael Lee, AJ Wilson, Alec Wilson, Sean Witt, Braden Lefler, Kyle Lefler, Sidney Smith, Alec Campbell, Joey Beeler, Alexandra Bond and Emily King gave of their time to be in ministry and mission.  And, we also had fun ice skating and at the movies. 

 

And, the Winter Jam Concert on Sunday night was AMAZING!! 

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

 

Wednesday, March 24^th

6 p.m.     Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.  Small Groups for EVERYONE

    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall—we will be going on a field trip, so be prepared

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

    Juniors meet in Room 032

    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

Friday, March 26^th

7 p.m.     High School Lock-In – grab a friend and join us for our Harry Potter themed all-nighter. 

Cost is $10 + a 2 liter of soda.  Please sign-up on my office door by this Wednesday.

 

Here’s the catch though--we will need some all-night sponsors to make this happen!  You can work in shifts, so you don’t have to stay up all night.  Let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to be in ministry with our youth in this way. Or, if you are a youth, ask your parents and/or other adults to help.  If we don’t have anyone, we will need to cancel for this year!

 

Saturday, March 27^th

7:30 a.m.   High School Lock-In ends

5:30 p.m.   CSN Worship

 

Sunday, March 28^th

 

Young Spirit Choir Tour deposits are due TODAY!

 

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship 

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.    Mission Fair in the Coffee House—be sure and stop by to see how you can be more involved in mission

9:45 a.m.   Sunday school

5 p.m.     Snack Supper

5:30 p.m.   reFocus  

 

Looking Ahead:

April 3^rd Sunrise Service Rehearsal

April 4^th Easter Sunrise Service

April 9^th-10^th     Confirmation Rally

April 17^th & 18^th   Youth Worship Weekend—we lead all four worship services

April 24^th    Love Wichita

April 25^th    Mountain T.O.P. Training--12:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

All who have signed up for Mountain T.O.P. are required to be at the training event

April 25^th    Mountain T.O.P. Parent Meeting

May 2^nd Confirmation Sunday

May 9^th   Senior Recognition Sunday

 

Other Important Info:

 

è Mountain T.O.P. Registration Forms are due back AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for our incredible High School Mission Trip to Tennessee.  If you are currently in high school, you are eligible to join us. 

è Young Spirit Choir Tour is in the planning stages and we need to know how many of you are committed to making the trip so we can finalize plans.  Your $50 deposit is due by March 28^th.

è Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Choir Tour    June 1-8

Home Concert June 9

Sale of the Century (set-up)     June 14-16

Sale of the Century     June 17-18

Young Spirit Pool Party    June 18

M*A*S*H (every Monday) June 14 - July 26

Vacation Bible Camp   June 28 - July 2

Mountain T.O.P. July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip     July 19-23

Welcome 6^th Graders   August 4 & 11

High School Float Trip     August 6-8

Middle School Mystery Trip    August 27-29

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

March

 

28    Dani Dame

28    Ashley Mann

31    Christopher Lemon

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·     Joey Beeler’s grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Prayers for healing and comfort.

·     Prayers for the friends and family of Yuna Choi and Regan Wheeler who died over Spring Break

·     Remember Hana Choi in your prayers as she continues to heal from her injuries and as she grieves the loss of her mother, brother and twin sister.

·     Sean and Devon Smith’s step-dad’s mother died.  Prayers as they deal with loss.

·     Continue to pray for the people of Chile and Haiti and other countries affected by natural and man-made disasters.

·     Allison and Ella McNeely’s dad is in the process of going back oversees and will be away from home preparing up until his deployment.

·     Leah McDarty’s dad is still overseas.  Prayers for safety.

·     Continue to remember Blair McGehee’s grandmother as she battles ovarian cancer. 

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

è Spring Fling and our Mission Madness

è Winter Jam Concert and the lives that were changed.

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

What's Happening This week 3-2-2010

The Pancake Breakfast was GREAT!!  Thank you to H.E. Hobble and Kent Calvert for all of their time and energy and to all of the YOUTH who helped!!  It was delicious!  And, lots of $$ was raised for Choir Tour 2010.

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

 

Wednesday, March 3^rd

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

                                    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

                                    Juniors meet in Room 032

                                    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

Friday, March 5^th

6 p.m.                        Meet to depart by 6:30 p.m. for the Confirmation Retreat

 

Saturday, March 6^th

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

 

Sunday, March 7^th

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship 

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school
3 p.m.                                    Confirmation Retreat returns

5 p.m.                                    Snack Supper

5:30 p.m.                              UMYF—Rock Band

If you have a Guitar Hero or Rock Band we can borrow for the evening, please let Paige know as soon as possible

 

         

Looking Ahead:

March 15^th-19^th                  Spring Break Events

March 26^th-27^th                  High School Lock-In—we will need some all-night sponsors to make this happen!  Let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to be in ministry with our youth in this way.

April 3^rd                                 Sunrise Service Rehearsal

April 4^th                                 Easter Sunrise Service

April 9^th-10^th                        Confirmation Rally

April 17^th & 18^th                  Youth Worship Weekend—we lead all four worship services

April 24^th                               Love Wichita

April 25^th                               Mountain T.O.P. Training

 

Other Important Info:

 

è Spring Break Events—we are partnering with Spring Fling (our children’s ministry event) for a week of Mission Madness.  Monday – Thursday of Spring Break, we will be in mission with them from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day.  Cost is $5 each day for lunch except for Tuesday (you will need to bring a sack lunch).  On Friday, we will meet here at the church at 9 a.m. for our own Mission Possible with Presbyterian Manor.  We will also have two evenings of FUN youth events on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Stay tuned for more details!

è Mountain T.O.P. Registration Forms are out and due back March 7^th for our incredible High School Mission Trip to Tennessee.  If you are currently in high school, you are eligible to join us.  We will also need adult sponsors, so if you are interested…please talk with Paige as soon as you know for sure.

è Young Spirit Choir Tour is in the planning stages and we need to know how many of you are committed to making the trip so we can finalize plans.  Your $50 deposit is due by March 28^th.

è Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour is June 1-8 with the Home Concert on June 9^th

Mountain T.O.P. is July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip is July 19-23

è Also, I would like to begin texting you reminders of things coming up…so, if I don’t have your cell number, and you don’t mind giving it to me, that can be one more way for you to get the info about EVERYTHING we have going on!  You can text me at 316-210-6517 and then I will have it (just be sure to let me know who you are J).  Also, I do have a facebook, but am going to re-do it a little bit, so I can start updating you on everything going on and send devotions, etc.  So, add me if you want!

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

March

 

1          Karsyn Konecny

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·        Blair McGehee’s grandmother was diagnosed with cancer.  Prayers for healing.

·        Pray for the devastation in Chile and continue to remember the people of Haiti.

·        Allison and Ella McNeely’s dad is in the process of going back oversees and will be away from home preparing up until his deployment.

·        Leah McDarty’s dad is still overseas.  Prayers for safety.

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

·        I missed this one last week, but Sean Witt, Ian Cullinan and Kyle Cullinan were in the State Swim Meet in Topeka.  They all did well including Ian’s 2^nd place finish in the 100 back and being part of the All-State Second Team.  Congratulations to all three of our guys!!

·        We had 12 children sponsored through World Vision!

·        Several 8^th graders had their interviews for IB and were accepted. 

·        Brianna Turner’s grandfather—tests for thyroid cancer came back negative.

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

What's Happening This Week 2-23-2010

The 30 Hour Famine was amazing!!  26 youth and 3 adults came together for our all-nighter where we learned about the effects of hunger around the world.  And, so far, we have raised $1700 (our most ever!).  Thank you to Sally Goodson and Scott Nelson for being a part of the Famine as sponsors.  Here are the youth who participated in the Famine…Sidney Smith, Makenzie Moore, Evan Holt, AJ Wilson, Madi Moore, Kristen Lumpkins, Ella McNeely, Allison McNeely, Lynn Rich, Isabella Bond, Joey Beeler, Blair McGehee, Kyle Lefler, Braden Lefler, Katie Hobble, Josh Beall, Rebecca OIson, Devon Smith, Alec Campbell, Dalton Melfi, Sam Oleson, Caroline Mattingly, Matthew Lee, Michael Lee, Brianna Turner and Emily McMinnville.  Annie Calvert and Alec Wilson could not participate Friday night, but still raised money and went without food.  You all are incredible!! 

 

We still have some children available to sponsor through World Vision. We will have a booth in the Coffee House on Wednesday  for you to pick your child!! For just $35 a month, YOU can change a child’s life.  And, if you did pick up a folder of a child and haven’t returned your envelope to me…if you could do that as soon as possible with your first payment, that would be wonderful!!

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

 

Wednesday, February 24^th

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

                                    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

                                    Juniors meet in Room 032

                                    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

Saturday, February 27^th  

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

6 p.m.                        Pancake Breakfast Prep

 

Sunday, February 28^th

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship 

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school

5 p.m.                                    Snack Supper

5:30 p.m.                              UMYF—reFocus

 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST!!  8 A.M. – 1 P.M.

BE HERE BY YOUR ASSIGNED TIMES AND BE READY TO WORK!!

 

          

Looking Ahead:

March 5^th-7^th                       Confirmation Retreat (forms are due February 24^th)

March 15^th-19^th                  Spring Break Events

March 26^th-27^th                  High School Lock-In—we will need some all-night sponsors to make this happen!  Let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to be in ministry with our youth in this way.

April 3^rd                                 Sunrise Service Rehearsal

April 4^th                                 Easter Sunrise Service

April 9^th-10^th                        Confirmation Rally

April 17^th & 18^th                  Youth Worship Weekend—we lead all four worship services

April 24^th                               Love Wichita

April 25^th                               Mountain T.O.P. Training

 

Other Important Info:

è Confirmation Retreat is March 5-7, 2010.  Registration forms were handed out at our class times, but if you have not received yours, please let me know.

è Mountain T.O.P. Registration Forms will be out soon and are due back March 3^rd for our incredible High School Mission Trip to Tennessee.  If you are currently in high school, you are eligible to join us.  We will also need adult sponsors, so if you are interested…please talk with Paige as soon as you know for sure.

è Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour is June 1-8 with the Home Concert on June 9^th

Mountain T.O.P. is July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip is July 19-23

è Also, I would like to begin texting you reminders of things coming up…so, if I don’t have your cell number, and you don’t mind giving it to me, that can be one more way for you to get the info about EVERYTHING we have going on!  You can text me at 316-210-6517 and then I will have it (just be sure to let me know who you are J).  Also, I do have a facebook, but am going to re-do it a little bit, so I can start updating you on everything going on and send devotions, etc.  So, add me if you want!

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

February

 

25       Ian Cullinan

26       Colten Anderson

 

March

 

1          Karsyn Konecny

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·        Continue to remember the people of Haiti

·        My Grandma Jones died last Thursday and her funeral was yesterday. 

Thank you for your continued prayers.

·        Brianna Turner’s grandfather—tests for thyroid cancer

·        Allison and Ella McNeely’s dad is in the process of going back oversees and will be away from home preparing up until his deployment.

·        Blair McGehee’s grandmother is meeting with an oncologist on Wednesday.

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

·        Several 8^th graders had their interviews for IB and were accepted.  Some still have theirs this coming weekend.

·        30 Hour Famine and the difference you all made!

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

What's Happening this Week 2-18-2010

 
This is a little late this week…sorry.  I had some minor surgery on Tuesday afternoon and just came in last night for our evening ministries.  So, if I seemed a little out of it, that’s why J

 

Many thanks to the McNeely family for sharing about World Vision and the 30 Hour Famine in worship last weekend and for working at the table.  It looks like about 8 kids were taken for sponsorship.  We still have some available and would love for you to stop by as a family to sponsor a child through World Vision. We will have a booth by Hedrick Hall and in the Coffee House this weekend for you to pick your child!! For just $35 a month, YOU can change a child’s life. 

 

Also, Young Spirit sounded awesome last night at the Ash Wednesday Worship and Trinity did an excellent job with the candles and handing out bulletins.

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

Friday, February 19^th

For those of you who have signed up, remember our fast begins at NOON on Friday. 

No eating after that time.  You may drink juice, water, pop, milk (no shakes J), but cannot eat.

 

We will meet here at 9 p.m. for our all-nighter which will focus on the effects of hunger around the world.

Our all-nighter will end at 7:30 a.m.  Then, we will join together again at 5:30 p.m. for CSN on Saturday Night and then break our fast together following worship.

 

Remember, each of you needs to collect at least $45 and please bring that $$ with you in the envelope you received.

 

Saturday, February 20^th

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

 

Sunday, February 21^st

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship 

REMEMBER:  Young Spirit sings at Spirit Alive at 9:45 in Hedrick Hall                   

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school

5 p.m.                                    Snack Supper

5:30 p.m.                              UMYF—Feed My Sheep 

 

Wednesday, February 24^th

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

                                    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

                                    Juniors meet in Room 032

                                    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

              

Looking Ahead:

February 28^th                      Pancake Breakfast

March 5^th-7^th                       Confirmation Retreat (forms are due February 24^th)

March 15^th-19^th                  Spring Break Events

March 26^th-27^th                  High School Lock-In—we will need some all-night sponsors to make this happen!  Let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to be in ministry with our youth in this way.

April 3^rd                                 Sunrise Service Rehearsal

April 4^th                                 Easter Sunrise Service

April 9^th-10^th                        Confirmation Rally

April 17^th & 18^th                  Youth Worship Weekend—we lead all four worship services

April 24^th                               Love Wichita

April 25^th                               Mountain T.O.P. Training

 

Other Important Info:

*Confirmation Retreat is March 5-7, 2010.  Registration forms were handed out at our class times, but if you have not received yours, please let me know.

* Mountain T.O.P. Registration Forms will be out soon and are due back March 3^rd for our incredible High School Mission Trip to Tennessee.  If you are currently in high school, you are eligible to join us.  We will also need adult sponsors, so if you are interested…please talk with Paige as soon as you know for sure.

*Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour is June 1-8 with the Home Concert on June 9^th

Mountain T.O.P. is July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip is July 19-23

*Also, I would like to begin texting you reminders of things coming up…so, if I don’t have your cell number, and you don’t mind giving it to me, that can be one more way for you to get the info about EVERYTHING we have going on!  You can text me at 316-210-6517 and then I will have it (just be sure to let me know who you are J).  Also, I do have a facebook, but am going to re-do it a little bit, so I can start updating you on everything going on and send devotions, etc.  So, add me if you want!

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

We don’t have any birthdays this week!

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·        Continue to remember the people of Haiti

·        We have had a lot of deaths in the congregation recently.  Prayers for grieving families.

·        A lot of your friends are going through a rough time.  Prayers for strength.

·        Many of your teachers are suffering from breast cancer.  Prayers for healing.

·        My Grandma Jones is in the hospital.  Prayers for healing.

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

·        Brianna’s aunt had her baby girl J.

·        Several 8^th graders received “the letter” inviting them for an interview for IB.

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

 

What's Happening This Week 2-8-2010

Our Confirmation Class and their Friends-in-Faith had a great time on Saturday Night!!  And, the Souper Bowl was AWESOME!  We’ve collected $979.71 so far.  And, through our Can Collection Contest, we collected 79 food items.  Everything will be donated to United Methodist Open Door.  THANK YOU to Hallie Heard, Makenzie Moore, Leah McDarty, Jordan Lund, Ella McNeely, Allison McNeely, Brianna Turner, Annie Calvert, Lauren Wood, Josh Beall, Joey Beeler, Brian Beckman and Alec Wilson for being here to stand with our soup kettles!

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

Wednesday, February 10^th

6 p.m.                        Valentine Dessert Trolley—Young Spirit, be sure to have your homemade goodies here between 5 – 6 p.m. in the Hedrick  Hall Kitchen

 

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

                                    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

                                    Juniors meet in Room 032

                                    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

Thursday, February 11^th

6 p.m.                        High School Reel to Real—join us for dinner, a movie and more.  We meet at Scott and Paige’s (447 S. Elpyco) from 6-9 p.m.  See you there!

 

Saturday, February 13^th

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

 

Sunday, February 14^th

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship                      

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school

5 p.m.                                    Snack Supper

5:30 p.m.                              UMYF—Lessons on Love 

                

Looking Ahead:

February 17^th                      Ash Wednesday Worship—we will be going with our small groups, so will meet a little before 7 p.m. by the Sanctuary.

February 19^th- 20^th            30 Hour Famine (see info below)

February 28^th                      Pancake Breakfast

March 5^th-7^th                       Confirmation Retreat (forms are due February 24^th)

March 15^th-19^th                  Spring Break Events

March 26^th-27^th                  High School Lock-In—we will need some all-night sponsors to make this happen!  Let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to be in ministry with our youth in this way.

April 3^rd                                 Sunrise Service Rehearsal

April 4^th                                 Easter Sunrise Service

April 9^th-10^th                        Confirmation Rally

April 17^th & 18^th                  Youth Worship Weekend—we lead all four worship services

April 24^th                               Love Wichita

April 25^th                               Mountain T.O.P. Training

 

Other Important Info:

è The 30 Hour Famine is February 19-20, 2010

You can still sign-up for this AWESOME event.  Get ready to change the world!

è In conjunction with the 30 Hour Famine, we have several profiles of children who need a sponsor.  There will be a booth by Hedrick Hall and in the Coffee House the next two weekends for you to pick your child!! For just $30 a month, YOU can change a child’s life. 

è Mountain T.O.P. Registration Forms will be out soon and are due back March 3^rd for our incredible High School Mission Trip to Tennessee.  If you are currently in high school, you are eligible to join us.  We will also need adult sponsors, so if you are interested…please talk with Paige as soon as you know for sure.

è Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour is June 1-8 with the Home Concert on June 9^th

Mountain T.O.P. is July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip is July 19-23

è Also, I would like to begin texting you reminders of things coming up…so, if I don’t have your cell number, and you don’t mind giving it to me, that can be one more way for you to get the info about EVERYTHING we have going on!  You can text me at 316-210-6517 and then I will have it (just be sure to let me know who you are J).  Also, I do have a facebook, but am going to re-do it a little bit, so I can start updating you on everything going on and send devotions, etc.  So, add me if you want!

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

February

 

10       Maggie Rich

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·        Continue to remember the people of Haiti

·        We have had a lot of deaths in the congregation recently.  Prayers for grieving families.

·        A lot of your friends are going through a rough time.  Prayers for strength.

·        Many of your teachers are suffering from breast cancer.  Prayers for healing.

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

·        Brooks Way was up for Homecoming at Heights High School this past weekend!

·        Brianna’s aunt was being induced, but I haven’t heard if there is a baby yet J.

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

 

What's Happening This Week 2-2-2010

We had a jolly good time at the Middle School Lock-In!  Many thanks to Alicia Turner, Debbie Donovan and Scott Nelson for staying all night and to Julie Lemon and John Rich for preparing our breakfast!

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

 

Wednesday, February 3^rd

 

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

                                    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

                                    Juniors meet in Room 032

                                    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

Saturday, February 6^th

SOUPER BOWL

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

Friend-in-Faith FUN—all Confirmation Youth and their Friends-in-Faith are invited to join us for worship at 5:30 p.m. followed by a night of bowling.

 

                     

Sunday, February 7^th

SOUPER BOWL

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship                      

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school

12:15 p.m.                           UMYF—Lunch and a movie (cost is $$ for lunch and the movie)

                                                We are meeting early, so you can all go to your Super Bowl Celebrations!

 

Following all three worship services, our youth will be at the doors with our soup kettles to collect at least $1 from everyone in worship to give to United Methodist Open Door as part of the  Souper Bowl of Caring!

                

Looking Ahead:

February 10^th                      Valentine Dessert Trolley—bring something yummy J

February 17^th                      Ash Wednesday Worship—we will be going in our small groups, so will not meet for our normal small groups that night!

February 19^th- 20^th            30 Hour Famine (see info below)

February 28^th                      Pancake Breakfast

March 5^th-7^th                       Confirmation Retreat (forms are due February 24^th)

March 15^th-19^th                  Spring Break Events

March 26^th-27^th                  High School Lock-In—we will need some all-night sponsors to make this happen!  Let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to be in ministry with our youth in this way.

 

Other Important Info:

è The 30 Hour Famine is February 19-20, 2010

You can still sign-up and begin raising money.  I’ve thrown out the challenge that if we raise $5000, I will dye my hair “atomic cupcake” (that’s a really bright pink).  Get ready to change the world!

è Mountain T.O.P. Registration Forms will be out soon and are due back March 3^rd for our incredible High School Mission Trip to Tennessee.  If you are currently in high school, you are eligible to join us.  We will also need adult sponsors, so if you are interested…please talk with Paige as soon as you know for sure.

è Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour is June 1-8 with the Home Concert on June 9^th

Mountain T.O.P. is July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip is July 19-23

è Also, I would like to begin texting you reminders of things coming up…so, if I don’t have your cell number, and you don’t mind giving it to me, that can be one more way for you to get the info about EVERYTHING we have going on!  You can text me at 316-210-6517 and then I will have it (just be sure to let me know who you are J).  Also, I do have a facebook, but am going to re-do it a little bit, so I can start updating you on everything going on and send devotions, etc.  So, add me if you want!

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

We don’t have very many birthdays in February, so none to celebrate this week!

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·        Continue to remember the people of Haiti

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

What's Happening This Week 1-19-2010

I have missed you all like crazy, but had an awesome time in Costa Rica…can’t wait to tell you more about it.  Thank you to all who carried on all of our incredible ministries while we were gone.  And, we had an amazing time on the Ski Trip!  Thank you to Kent Calvert, Carolyn Hobble and Scott Nelson for driving and to Sally Goodson for also sponsoring.

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith! 

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

 

Wednesday, January 20^th  

 

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035

                                    Freshmen meet in Room 039

Sophomores meet in Room 034

                                    Juniors meet in Room 032

                                    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen

 

Thursday, January 21^st

 

6 p.m.                        High School Reel to Real.  Join us at Scott and Paige’s (447 S. Elpyco) for dinner, a movie and more!

 

Saturday, January 23^rd

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

                                    We will be selling Chicken Noodles for carry-out!

 

Sunday, January 24^th

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship                      

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school (Troy Tabor)

11 a.m.                                  Young Spirit sings

12:15 p.m.                           Chicken Noodle Dinner

5 p.m.                                    Snack Supper

5:30 p.m.                              UMYF—reFocus

                

Looking Ahead:

January 27^th                         Friend-In-Faith Night at Confirmation

January 29^th-30^th                Middle School Lock-In—sign-up on my office door by January 27^th!

February 6^th                         Friend-In-Faith FUN Night

February 6^th-7^th                  Souper Bowl

February 10^th                      Valentine Dessert Trolley

February 17^th                      Ash Wednesday Worship

February 19^th- 20^th            30 Hour Famine (see info below)

February 28^th                      Pancake Breakfast

 

Other Important Info:

è The 30 Hour Famine is February 19-20, 2010

We are starting earlier, so we can raise even more money to help save lives!  You can begin signing up TODAY and begin raising money.  I’ve thrown out the challenge that if we raise $5000, I will dye my hair “atomic cupcake” (that’s a really bright pink).  Get ready to change the world!

è Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour is June 1-8 with the Home Concert on June 9^th

Mountain T.O.P. is July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip is July 19-23

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

January

 

21       Sidney Smith

26       Rebecca Olson

 

Prayer requests… 

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!

What's Happening This Week 1-5-2010

I hope you all had a wonderful New Year with family and friends!

 

All of our YOUTH MINISTRIES are going strong, I encourage you to be involved in absolutely everything you can be.  It is an unbelievable time together growing in faith!  And, we look forward to a new beginning in 2010.

 

I will be in Costa Rica January 6^th – 14^th on our Mission Trip and on the Ski Trip January 15^th – 19^th.  I will have limited access to e-mail if you need to ask me something or let me know something.  I have indicated below who to look for in my place.  Sally Goodson and Tim Stead will also be with me, so their classes will have others leading as well.  Have a great couple of weeks.  I will miss you!!

 

Here’s What’s Happening This Week…

 

Wednesday, January 6^th  

 

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034 (Angie Moore)

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035 (JC Kelley)

                                    Freshmen and Sophomores meet in Room 039 (Sandra will lead both groups)

                                    Juniors meet in Room 032

                                    Seniors meet in the Undercroft Kitchen (Steve Kromer)

 

Saturday, January 9^th  

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

 

Sunday, January 10^th

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship                      

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school (Troy Tabor)

5 p.m.                                    Snack Supper (Mike and Cindy Ellington)

5:30 p.m.                              UMYF—Movie Night (bring $$ for the movie and snacks if you choose)                                    We will not be back by 7 p.m., but you can call your parents, if needed,

when we return.

 

Wednesday, January 13^th  

 

6 p.m.                        Trinity (6^th Grade Worship Arts Team)—meet in Room 034 (Angie Moore)

                                    Young Spirit Youth Choir—meet in Room 033

 

7:15 p.m.                 Small Groups for EVERYONE

                                    6^th and 7^th Grade meet in Hedrick Hall

Confirmation (8^th Grade Youth) meet in Room 035 (JC Kelley)

                                    Freshmen and Sophomores meet in Room 039 (Sandra will lead both groups)

                                    Juniors and Seniors meet in Room 032 (Scott will lead both groups)

                                   

Friday, January 15^th

 

SKI TRIP—we will meet at noon to leave around 12:30 p.m.  Please pray for our safety on the road and on the slopes and a meaningful winter weekend retreat in God’s beautiful creation!

 

Saturday, January 16^th  

5:30 p.m.                  CSN Worship

 

Sunday, January 17^th

8:45, 9:45 and 11 a.m.    Worship                      

9:45 a.m.                              Sunday school (Troy Tabor)

We will not meet for UMYF due to the Ski Trip.  See you on the 24^th.

 

Monday, January 18^th/Tuesday, January 19^th

 

Ski Trip Returns

 

Looking Ahead:

January 21^st                         High School Reel to Real

January 24^th                         Chicken Noodle Dinner

January 27^th                         Friend-In-Faith Night at Confirmation

January 29^th-30^th                Middle School Lock-In—you can begin signing up on my office door

February 6^th                         Friend-In-Faith FUN Night

February 6^th-7^th                  Souper Bowl

February 10^th                      Valentine Dessert Trolley

February 19^th- 20^th            30 Hour Famine (see info below)

February 28^th                      Pancake Breakfast

 

Other Important Info:

è The 30 Hour Famine is February 19-20, 2010

We are starting earlier, so we can raise even more money to help save lives!  You can begin signing up TODAY and begin raising money.  I’ve thrown out the challenge that if we raise $5000, I will dye my hair “atomic cupcake” (that’s a really bright pink).  Get ready to change the world!

è Just a few Summer 2010 dates to put on your calendars: 

Young Spirit Choir Tour is June 1-8 with the Home Concert on June 9^th

Mountain T.O.P. is July 9-18

Middle School Mission Trip is July 19-23

 

 

Happy Birthday this Week to…

 

January

 

8          Will Hukle

13       Ciciley Withers           

15       Kurt Rich

18       Jamey Fleming

 

Prayer requests… 

 

·        Our Costa Rica Mission Team and their trip January 6-14, 2010

·        Our College Students heading back

·        Leah’s dad is going back overseas

 

Please let me know any time if you have a prayer request to share.

 

Celebrations…

 

I love to share celebrations and joys…please e-mail, facebook, call or text me with yours!

 

You are all incredible blessings in my life!!