Winter News- WITH UPDATES

Well it's not quite winter yet- but we're looking ahead to it!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

No Youth group 12/24

Ministry Teams-
We are working on two Christmas presentations as well as large vocal.
Peace skit for 12/14 be there at 9:30
Large Vocal and O come Emmanuel for Christmas Eve- 12/24

December 20th 9-2pm
Children's Outreach at the Covenant Soup Kitchen.
Those who committed to help plan- start preparing/researching. We'll plan more Sunday at ministry teams.

Snow Camp money is DUE ASAP. $40 deposit now
$59 plus gas due in January
January 30-Feb 1st are our dates.
Still space for you and your friends!

New Years Eve Lockin- December 31st. Interested in helping plan? See Elisabeth
6pm- 10am Bring Sleeping bags/pillows

Be thinking about Teens Involved- what would you like to share?

Missions Conference- March 20-22nd- We'll have a special youth conference on March 21st. Stay tuned! Even better than last years!


That's it for now. Keep up on your QT etc... We're proud of how the contest went. You all did a great job! Don't stop now....
love
Elisabeth for the leaders

October Update

Hey guys-
Great STORM weekend! You were fantastic!
Keep encouraging your friends

If you haven't gotten a QT yet- there is still time!

Upcoming Dates/Information

1. Every Sunday Night- 6:00-8:30 pm MINSTRY TEAMS
Come get involved!

2. Start thinking about Teens Involved and what you'd like to do this year
How about trying something new? Stepping out of your comfort zone?
There is something for everyone!

3. Superbowl Registrations due by October 29th
$20 deposit due
$18 plus transportation money due the day of Superbowl
You must have a medical release filled out to go

Invite your friends- Invites by the door!
Details:
November 14-15th
Meeting at 4pm
Return by 7am
Dress warm- bring extra spending money for snacks

4. Operation Christmas Child
Packing boxes Friday, November 7th at 6pm
Snacks provided
Start collecting gently used toys, or new hygeine products for children
We also need shoe boxes
Ask your friends and family for gift donations that we can include
See Heidi with questions or if you need ideas

5. Church Annual Dinner and Talent Show
How about sharing something? See Elisabeth for details

6. Snow Camp- January 30-February 1st
$40 deposit due November 5th
$59 plus transportation due January 28th
Health form must be completed (medication requires doctors signature- don't wait until the last minute)

Let us know if you have questions!
Anyone interested in a winter party? Let us know!
Don't forget pictures are linked at right!
Love
Elisabeth for the Youth Leaders

New Year starts September 10th

Hey gang-
What a summer we have had! You were all just simply amazing! VBS was awesome, Fusion was great, the Work Week was unforgettable, we had a blast at the Pool Party and Get Real was so challenging! Thanks for making this a summer to remember. We love being with you and getting to know each of you so much better!

Hey- leave a comment with a memory about the best part of these activities for you. A funny comment, memory or challenge!

If you want to download pics- check out the link to the right. You will find all of our pictures there!

Youth Group starts Wednesday, September 10th 6:30-8:30pm

Our first major event will be Friday, September 11-12th. Our roof is in need of replacement. The church will be coming to fix it but there is plenty that we can do too! We will need willing hands to haul away the old roof and bring in the new shingles on Saturday. When we have times, we'll get them out to you. Plan Friday evening and all day on Saturday. If they have more than enough workers- we may work on some projects inside the building too.

Mark your Calendar!
Youth Emphasis Weekend- October 10-12th.

Friday, October 10th will be our STORM. Start thinking and praying about who you'd like to invite. We'll get times/details to you soon. We'd like to present the radio puppet show and a drama this night.

On Saturday, October 11th- we'll have a Coffee House with area youth groups. Plan to be around for most of the late morning through evening. We have a team coming from WOL and we want to spend as much time with them as possible. Start thinking about what you'd like to share at the coffee house and who you'd like to invite. We will try to present a drama this night too.

On Sunday, October 12th- the Large Vocal Group is singing special music in church so plan to be there too.

We are still putting together our fall/winter plans. If you have suggestions- let a leader or youth council member know.

Quiet Times are available- give TIM $24.00 Checks payable to Calvary Chapel
This QT will be SPIRAL BOUND with all you need for lesson times as well as the daily commentary and your verse pack. We will order NIV unless you want something else.

See you all soon
Love
Elisabeth for Your Youth Leaders!

Summer Details!

June 11th- Last "official" night of Youth Group
We'll be saying thank you to our church/parents for all their help.
YOU are leading the meeting- don't forget to invite your family!
We'll be honoring our grads and enjoying a year end review!

Every Sunday- Ministry Teams are meeting from 6-8:30pm
Come join drama, large vocal, puppets, small vocal etc...
There is something for everyone!!

Saturday, June 21st- Superhero Party!
Come dressed as your favorite superhero
Lots of games, food and fun!

Sunday, June 22nd- Graduation Honors at Church
At 6pm- service and Strawberry Shortcake

Sunday, June 29th- Fusion Rally in Chaplin

Week of July 14-18th- Vacation Bible School
Volunteer to Help!

Sunday, July 27th- Fusion Rally in Chaplin

August 18-24th-
Ministry Work Week at Church
We'll be taking care of some projects around the church
Also- we'll be decorating our youth building!
God ideas??? see Elisabeth

Also- we'll be holding our summer retreat during this week
and attending a Youth Conference in Sturbridge
with Josh McDowell and some great bands!
More News to come- but keep this week FREE!
You won't want to miss it!

Also- Guys Hike to be scheduled
Girls only day as well
Pool Party at Vincents coming too!

Whew! It is going to be a fun summer!
Can't wait to see you all
Love
Your Leaders!

New News

Saturday, April 19th
Regional Teens Involved
Hampstead, New Hampshire

Meet at 6 am
Returning 8 pm (ish)

Eat before you come or bring breakfast with you
We are NOT stopping

Pay Maria $12 registration fee if you haven't already

Bring money for lunch/dinner

You can wear casual clothes up- bring TI dress with you to change into
Large Vocal girls- Remember, black pants or LONG skirt plus blue accessories
Guys- White shirts/black pants

Call Maria with any questions

Other upcoming Events

Friday, May 9th
Fusion Rally in Ashford
Meeting at 6pm
Returning at 11pm
Cost- $10
Bring signed permission slip by May 7th
Sports, Indoor Swimming, Rally, Concert

Friday, May 23rd
Our own Coffee House
6-9pm
Invite a friend
What will you share? Music, skit, stupid human trick?
Other youth groups are coming- come ready for a good time
Food, prizes, contests, campfire, special speaker

Wednesday, June 11th- Last night of club
We'll be hosting a Parent/Church Appreciation Dessert Social
Teens will lead meeting- see Heidi to volunteer to help with music, sharing, games, lesson.

Maria is planning the end of the year party- see her if you want to help.

Lots of Summer Events coming: Fusion Rallys- June 29th and July 27th PLUS a HUGE Event Aug 23-24th. Keep the week of Aug. 18th-24th FREE! Big news coming!!!

Let us know if you have any questions!! Have a great spring break week!
Love
Elisabeth for the Leaders

Here are the events for the remainder of our "year"- (don't worry- we won't be strangers over the summer!)

Sunday, April 6th
Noon (right after church)
Nursing Home CSA
Bring $4 for lunch
$12 due for TI Registration
Sign up

Friday, April 11th
ARISE Worship Concert
Groton
Meet at 6pm
Cost- $9 at door
Sign up

Saturday, April 19th
Regional Teens Involved
Derry, New Hampshire
Meet at 6am
Return around 8ish
Bring money for lunch/dinner
TI dress (you can drive up/back in casual)
Sign up

Friday, May 9th
Fusion Rally
Swimming, Sports
Concert/Rally
Sign up

May 23rd
6-9pm
Our own Coffee House!
Invite your friends!!
Plan to sing, share a poem/story
How about a funny skit/stupid human trick
Other youth groups are coming too!!

June 11th- Last night of club
Appreciation Dessert Social and Teen Led Meeting
See Heidi if you're interested in helping

June- sometime???
End of year party!

Over the summer- we'll have some events too!
Sunday, June 22 and Sunday, July 27th
Fusion Rallies in Chaplin

We will also have a work week at church and our summer retreat
Date/Times to be announced

August 23rd- All Day Conference with Josh McDowall

Are you interested in Summer Camp? Let Elisabeth know ASAP

Ideas or Suggestons see a Youth Leader or one of our teen council members!

Piercing the Darkness was amazing! Thanks for making it an incredible night!

Upcoming Events!

Sunday, March 16th
Baptist Bible College Choir Concert
Manchester
Meet at church at 5:15
Sign up at youth group

Next week- guest speaker: Josh Guido from CEF of CT

Wednesday, March 26th
Pomfret Congregational Coffee House
NOTE TIME CHANGE
Meet at 6pm
Return at 9pm
Bring something to share- a skit, song, story, poem, joke
Sign up at youth group

Teens Involved- April 19th
Reserve the entire day
$12 registration fee due April 6th
plus money for meals

Teens Involved Practice
Large Vocal- NEW TIME- 5:45pm
Drama- Thursdays @ 6:00pm
Puppets- Sunday after church
Let Elisabeth know if you need help with practicing

March is Small Group CSA- is yours planned? If not, ask your small group leader!

April 6th- Nursing Home CSA
We'll have lunch after church- bring $4
Ideas of what you can share? Large vocal will sing- solos? testimony?

Friday, April 11th- ARISE Worship
Groton Bible Chapel
Meet at 6:00pm
$9 at door
This is the band we heard at Overtime

May 9th- Fusion Rally
Evangelical Camp- Ashford
More info to come

Friday, May 23rd- Coffee House
Start thinking of what you can do to share- Invite your friends!

Ideas for the Summer? See Elisabeth or a Teen Council Member

Enjoy the weekend
LoveElisabeth for the Leaders
New pics in the picasa album

UpComing Events


Saturday- March 8th

3:45-9pm

Piercing the Darkness



You won't want to miss this evening!

Come meet lot of other youth groups

Great Worship Band

Drama and Norwich Youth Choir Performing

Great Speakers and opportunity to learn about different service opportunities





Sunday, March 16th

Baptist Bible College Choir Concert

Manchester

Meet at church at 5:15

Sign up at youth group



Wednesday, March 26th

Pomfret Congregational Coffee House

NOTE TIME CHANGE

Meet at 6pm

Return at 9pm

Bring something to share- a skit, song, story, poem, joke

Sign up at youth group



Teens Involved- April 19th

Reserve the entire day

$12 registration fee

plus money for meals



Teens Involved Practice

Large Vocal- NEW TIME- 5:45pm

Drama- Thursdays @ 6:00pm

Puppets- Sunday after church

Let Elisabeth know if you need help with practicing



March is Small Group CSA- is yours planned? If not, ask your small group leader!



April 6th- Nursing Home CSA

We'll have lunch after church

Ideas of what you can share?

Friday, April 11th- ARISE Worship

Groton Bible Chapel

Meet at 6:00pm

This is the band we heard at Overtime

Friday, May 23rd- Coffee House

Start thinking of what you can do to share- Invite your friends!



Ideas for the Summer? See Elisabeth or a Teen Council Member



Enjoy the weekend

Love

Elisabeth for the Leaders



New pics in the picasa album

Hey Gang!


Hope everyone is feeling better- seems like we like sharing at Youth Group huh???


Sunday is the Day- We're presenting our TI presentations at church. Meet at 5:30 in the Sanctuary. Large Vocal- we will be practicing through the song 1x at 5:00pm.

Everyone needs to be in TI Dress- get in touch with me if you have questions.
Large Vocal gals- remember a blue accessory to go with your white/black.


I need all music, outlines, presentation sheets etc... on Sunday night so that I can get them ready for Saturday.


If you have not paid your $12 registration fee- please do so by Wednesday.


Area Teens Involved
Saturday, February 23rd
We will meet at the teen building at 8am on Saturday to travel to Eastford.


If you're parents are coming, you can tell them that competition starts at 10am. We should be done by 3:30-4:00pm and home by 5:00 at the latest. You must stay through the entire day of competition.


You will need to remain in TI dress the entire day- please review the TI expectations that we mailed home- if you did not receive them, let Elisabeth know and she will get you a copy.

You will need to either bring a bagged lunch or money to buy a lunch ($8 should be sufficent).


Other Upcoming Events


Piercing the Darkness- Youth Rally Saturday, March 8th 4:00-9:00 pm







Get to know a variety of different ministry opportunities that are available to you- summer camps, mission trips, local outreaches, colleges, vocational opportunities. Other youth groups are coming- we'll have lots of music, drama, a youth choir, speaker, food and fun!


March is Small Group CSA Month
- Let your small group leader know what ideas you have for a CSA that you can do as a group. It will be great fun and good bonding time for your small group!


April
- Nursing Home 4/6- be ready to share your TI presentations
- Regionals Teens Involved 4/19 in New Hampshire


May
- Coffee House Outreach 5/23- you can share your TI presentations or something else??? the sky's the limit!
- Special Boy/Girls Socials- Date TBD


June
- Parent's Night- We'd like YOU to lead Youth Group this night- what do you think??? Ideas?
- End of the Year Party


Summer- Do you guys have ideas??? We don't want to be strangers! Talk to a leader or Youth Council member to give your ideas! CAMP anyone????


Love
Elisabeth for the Youth Leaders

Hey!
Snow Camp was AWESOME! You guys are the BEST!!! REALLY! I (Elisabeth) was so proud of you so many times (and I know the other leaders were as well). You make us smile.
Pics will be posted soon- presentation at church about Snow Camp at church on Sunday too- are you willing to give a testimony? Let me know!

Upcoming Events

Don't forget TI practices and to be practicing on your own as well.

TI Presentations at church 2/17- meeting at 5:30pm
Invite your family to come
Come and support everyone who is presenting!

TI Registration money is due 2/6- $12
TI is Feb 23rd- all day
Dresss- Guys: dress pants, dress shirt, tie
Gals: skirt/dress below knee or dress pants, blouse/sweater
Large vocal- black bottoms/white tops

March 8th- Piercing the Darkness 4-9pm. Plan to come- it's going to be awesome! Lots of other youth groups coming too.

March- Small Group CSA's
Each small group will be getting together for some fun and service. Your small group leader will be planning this.

Have a great week!
See you Wednesday
Love
Your Youth Leaders

January 12th

Snow Camp
We are going Feb 1-3rd. Departure times/Arrival times TBD.
We need your money!!
$110 if you have not paid
$75 if you paid the $35 registration fee
Checks payable to Calvary Chapel and given to Tim
Don't forget money for meals/spending- you can earn spending money by completing reward levels
Health forms due by 1/23- if we don't have them, you don't go! Any and all medication must have a doctor's signature
Volunteers for Banner and Sled? Sign up Wednesday!

Fitchville Coffee House
Sunday, January 20th
Leaving 4:45pm Returning 8:15pm
Bring your instruments/music to share!
Sign up this Wednesday so we can plan transportation

Teens Involved
You should be practicing- see Elisabeth if you need help finalizing details
Joshua and Jericho puppets meeting Sunday's after church
Large Vocal meeting every Wednesday at 5:30 (we could use more voices)
Drama meeting every Thursday at 6:45pm

We'll be sharing these with the church- date/times to come
Reserve Saturday 2/23 for Area in Eastford
Need $12 for fees
Reserve Saturday 4/19 for Regionals in New Hampshire
Need $12 for fees
Gas and meals in addition both days

Coming Saturday, March 8th 4-9pm
"Piercing the Darkness"
Ministry Fair for Youth
Find out about opportunities available to you (college, missions, camps, service outreaches)
Other youth groups will be coming so you'll meet lots of people
Rally time with music/drama/media and speaker



Check out our photos online- link is on the right hand side of the blog
Possible concert 3/7 in Lowell Mass- TobyMac and Jeremy Camp- more news to come

See you Wednesday!
We love you!
Your Leaders