Christmas Party

Wednesday December 17, 2008
6:30 pm
At the Shroeders
308 Island
Egg Harbor Township

Drop off and pick up at the Schroeders

Directions:
Right out of the church
Right onto English Creek
Left onto Bayside (1 mile)
Right onto Mystic
Right onto Island - 5th house on left

What to bring

Boys Snacks and beverage
Girls Desserts and beverage

Bring a "WHITE ELEPHANT" gift wrapped

Girls Get Together

Girls we are getting together at Miss Linda's house.

December 20 10:30-1:30
6000 Dannenhauer Lane
MaysLanding NJ (off Rt 50)

Bring a Gingerbread Kit to make (get one at Michaels, AC Moore. Shop Rite etc about $5.00)
Bring a wrapped gift to exchange - it can be a re-gift or new under $5.00 make sure it is something you would want to get!

Miss Lisa and Linda's group bring fruits and vegies (bring what you were given)
Miss Della and Amanda's group bring desserts
Miss Barb's group bring drinks (soda, juice, water etc.)

CALL oe E-Mail Miss Linda
226-5524 or lmstiteler@msn.com

Last Week for the Christ Book

This Sunday is the last Sunday for the Christ devotion book. Jimmy will begin a new series shortly.

Dates to remember-
Wednesday 11/19 Element
Wednesday 11/26 - no youth group
Wednesday 12/3 - First Wednesday
Wednesday 12/11 -Concert in main building
Wednesday 12/19 - YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY bring a white elephant gift.

Remember to memorize your verses - forgot or lost them - each is at the left.

All Nighter - Word of Life Superbowl

This annual is coming up -- November 21-22

What is it? Lots of Fun!

We go to either a Phantom Ice Hockey Game or a Sixers Basketball game
THEN
we go bowling, roller skating eat as much pizza as you want and then end up at Rowan University where you can swim, sing, play Xbox, Wii, dodge ball, try all different inflatables have fun and enjoy friendships.

Sign up now with a deposit - Cost is 50.00 - 55.00
You will be up all night!!! Bring extra money for snacks.

Week 42 Ya Gotta Believe

How has your life changed since you gave it to Jesus? Jesus brings about change in every life He enters.
What are some of your biggest questions about the resurrection? What evidence does your life show that Jesus rose from the dead, lives in you and has forgiven and changed you? How could your hurt or difficulties cause you to lose sight of Jesus? Is there anything preventing Jesus from being the Teacher of your life? What is preventing you from walking with Jesus?

SUMMER CAMP

First let me apologize for not updating in a while!!
ODD JOBS are in full swing and Miss. Maples says that everything is going well.

You need a $50.00 deposit as soon as possible. You may start bringing money now to add to your "bank" this will help your parents.

Service times change June 8 Junior High will be at 10:00

REMINDERS
Pizza Party for learning the verse let's get 100%
Jimmy and John will shave their heads if 40 of you go to camp. That's only 40 kids from the current 5th, 6th and 7th graders come on everybody grab a friend and sign up to see the baldies!!!

WEEK 25 Lost and Found

What are your thoughts when you realize how much God pursues you? Is anything tempting you to quit living for God? Do you need to return to the Father today? Have you withheld encouragement, fellowship, or inclusion from anyone when they "came back" to Jesus? Stop now and ask God to forgive you for having a judgemental attitude like the older brother in the parable and to change your heart.

SUMMER CAMP

SIGN UP FOR ODD JOBS -- SUMMER CAMP CAN BE PAID FOR

You must sign up for camp and complete a number of hours - all hours count
Call P. Maples to add your name to the list.

Camp is July 21 - July 25

You have at least 10 weeks to get all the work in you can!!!! Be available and work hard!!

Week 20 Hungry?

What is your biggest need this week? Take your need to God.
What are some ways you have tried to meet needs only God can meet? What were the results?What are some of your fears about god meeting your needs? What has God's Word taught you about meeting your needs? Why are you waiting? Quit worrying. Ouit trying to meet your own needs. Run to god and watch Him meet your needs.

Week 18 Sight Unseen

Are you developing a faith in which Jesus' Word is enough to make you obey? What is one area of your life you are having trouble trusting in God this week? What is missing or weak in your faith that is preventing it from being a mature faith? What are some situations that may arise in your future that will require faith in Jesus? How can you exercise your faith based upon what God said in Psalms 8 and 23

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ELEMENT 6:30 COME OUT AND BRING SOME FRIENDS - GAMES, FOOD AND FUN!!!!! PIZZA, HOT DOGS, NACHOS, CANDY, DRINKS ALL ARE SOLD BEFORE AND AFTER THE MESSAGE - NOTHING OVER $1.00

SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!

Week 17 Need Meeter

Sorry for the confusion - Last week Easter Sunday (Praise God Jesus is Alive) we didn't meet so we are on week 17 this week if you are ahead review this weeks lesson.

This week we look at the very first recorded public miracle of Jesus. Our journey will help us discover some answers to questions that most of us ask at one time or another. "How do I know God cares about the little things in my life?"

CORRECTION -
THERE IS YOUTH GROUP (ELEMENT) THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

Week 17 - Need Meeter

This week we look at the very first recorded public miracle of Jesus. Our journey will help us discover some answers to questions that most of us ask at one time or another. "How do I know God cares about the little things in my life?"


There is no Sunday Morning Youth Service on Easter everyone is to go into the Adult service for Easter, there will be no Wednesday service Easter Week - which takes us to the First Wednesday in April.

Have a great Easter - if you be away have a nice time and see you when you get back. Study your devotions and memorize your verse - it's short this week!!

Week 15 -- At Your Service

Winter Retreat
Leaving this Thursday Meet at Church at 4:30
Have a great time!!

We are on Week 14
Seeing Christ for Who He Is.

As you begin this new week with Jesus, how does it make you feel to know that the Bible is true, living and trustworthy?

What do you think your reaction will be when you finally see Jesus face to face? What do think His reaction will be?

How do you usually attempt to avoid the difficult times in your life?

Why should you listen to Jesus?

As a Christian, what are you most afraid of?


Challenge -
Read your devotion each day
Pray for the request in your small group.




Winter Retreat ---Days are running out you can still sign up COST is 160.00

START SAVING NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP - Sign up as soon as ODD JOBS are announced.

We are on Week 12 Difficulties and Doubts

Are your heart and mind settled that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one comes to God but through Him? Talk to God today about why you really follow Him.

What is the biggest doubt you have right now? What do you usually do when things go wrong? What can you do to increase your faith level when doubts come?

How do you feel knowing that regardless of your circumstances, God does not change and walks with you through all circumstances - good and bad?

Who, what, or where will you go to for answers when you doubt?

Is there anything you would have to be sure of in order to trust God during difficult times?

Winter Retreat
There is still time to sign up the cost is $$160.00

We are going to Bounce U on Wednesday We will be meeting at 5:00 - A ticket is being bought for you if you signed up and came last time. If you can't make it at 5:00 make it as soon as you can. Jimmy will have purchased your ticket already so see him when you get there. Jimmy is purchasing the tickets at 4:45.

Well a lot has happened -- First so sorry about Bounce U - we have made arrangements with the managment to go back on Feb. 13 (as long as we are able to get the vans) we will meet at 5:00 anyone that needs a ride at that time can see one of the leaders. This will give us more time and both rooms to use. A few visitors that were supposed to come could not so it may have been a blessing that the activity got changed. More info to follow.

SECOND
We asked you what was causing some of you to be unable to go on the winter retreat. The response was mostly the cost. So we have tried to work with dates and accomodations and have come up with the following -- Hope this helps
New dates - March 6 - March 8
New Cost - 160.00
for more information about where we will be staying and skiing visit www.streamside.org and www.skicamelback.com If you really really want to go but still have trouble with the cost please see a leader to see if there is something we can do.

Week 10
Day 1 - Which Beatitude speaks most to you? What will you do with this knowledge?
Day 2 - How serious are you about knowing Jesus?
Day 3 - What fears do you have about standing for Jesus? Do you want to become someone after God's own heart?
Day 4 - How are you doing as salt ans light?
Day 5 - Do you have any enemies - or people who don't show love to you? What is a lovingaction you could do for them this week?

Keep up with your devotions and have a great exerience with God!!!


WEDNESDAY
No Youth Group at Church --- Meet at Bounce U address is below.