Friday, February 15, 2008

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

Monday, February 4, 2008

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