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Sr. High Youth Summer Mission Trip

Brooklyn, N.Y. w/ YouthWorks!

July 6^th-11^th (Sun.-Fri.)

Serve Jesus Christ, Serve One Another…MOVE

· SPACE IS LIMITED: In order to sign up, you must put down a $20 deposit. We have 19 spots reserved for leaders and youth. We are taking at least 4 leaders. Once this gets filled up, there is nothing we can do.

· DEADLINE: Friday, May 30^th. Any spaces available after this date will be dropped. After your deposit is made, you will receive trip details and permission forms.

· What r we doin’? We will be working together as a group and with other youth from all over the U.S.A to do a number of mission opportunities including: children’s ministry (vbs-like), homeless ministry, and elderly ministry. This can include a variety of activities.

· Some details? The cost of the trip will be $75 (this includes the deposit). The youth mission agency is YouthWorks! who have been in this business for many years. They’re responsible, well organized, and very safe. Check them out at www.youthworks.com to learn more about them and our trip. We will travel by vans and we’ll be lodging in a church/ministry facility.

· FUN will be had by all who go, including a sense of FULFILLMENT through participating with Jesus Christ in His mission to the world. Not only will we do the aforementioned activities, but we’ll be able to explore some of New York City in the evenings, including dining at the historic “Coney Island” restaurant. Don’t miss out on this AWESOME opportunity!

Jr. High summer mission trip 08’

Flemington, w.v.

July 16^th-18^th

Don’t let this summer go by without having an awesome experience in mission work. Learn what it is to participate with God in His mission to the world through Jesus Christ.

· What &Where? Our annual mission trip to the Light of Life Church and Appalachian Enrichment Center in Flemington, W.V. Pastored by Tim & Rosa Bolyard.

· Who? Junior High youth, adult leaders, and a few senior youth as counselors.

· When? Wednesday, July 16^th- Friday, July 18^th.

· How Much? $35 per person. Covers all meals, travel, & lodging.

· What will we do? In an age-to-work appropriate relationship, we will help this small church clean a big building to prepare for over 100 missionaries who will be staying there after we leave. We will do cleaning (dust mop, wet mop, sweeping, vacuuming, organizing, etc…). We will also spend a day swimming and cooking out at Tygart Lake, a beautiful and majestic lake nestled in the Appalachian Mtns. With all of this, we’ll play games, eat very well, star gaze, and listen for the voice and call of God through studying His Word.

· Accommodations? We’ll be staying in different rooms in the church and sleeping on clean mattresses. We have access to very nice modern showers in separate locker rooms. We will eat better than very well.

· Why? Because we are called to be the hands and the feet of Jesus Christ and proclaim Him as Lord through blessing and serving one another with love and zeal!

· RSVP by Sunday, June 29^th.

Aaron Christy 724-981-2211 x.4 or 724-699-5337

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE RETREAT

NEW RIVER GORGE, W.V.

Sr. High

July 22^nd- 24^th

WhiteWaterRafting Wild Cave Expedition

Camping Out Enjoying God’s Creation

Crazy Fun Hearing God’s Word

YES!!! That’s right. It’s gonna be good. Don’t miss out on this awesome time. We will be leaving on Tuesday, July 22^nd and staying at the ACE Adventure Resort for 2 nights, 2 days. In addition to seeing some impressive rock formations, you’ll get to experience a crazy caving tour winding, climbing, and crawling our way through tunnels, holes, & crevices. Lost World Caverns will be our guide. You’ll need to bring a change of clothes for this one. (www.LostWorldCaverns.com)

Then, on Thursday, we’ll be rafting through the scenic New River Gorge for an all day whitewater experience that you’ll never forget (www.AceRaft.com). This is another great opportunity to build some great memories while challenging yourself in new ways and encouraging others.

Space is limited so don’t delay! First come first serve basis, but June 27^th is the deadline if the spaces are not already filled. To sign up, you must give Aaron a $10 deposit. The total cost of the trip, including your deposit, will be $40. (This is less than 25% of the total cost per person. I’ll work out a cost break for families sending 3 or more, including adults).

May youth schedule 08’

CAUTION!!! NEW ACTIVITIES BELOW…READ CAREFULLLY

NEW STUFF, FUN STUFF, RELEVANT STUFF, & BRING A FRIEND STUFF

· Sunday, the 4^th – All Group But In Small Groups Scavenger Hunt/Stewardship Progressive Dinner Thingy. FPC 5:30-7:00pm

· Sunday, the 11^th – Mother’s Day. No Youth Group.

· Sunday, the 18^th – Jr. High to the movies & a meal. Cost $5. We’re goin’ to see “Prince Caspian.” Time & Place TBA. I do not know when b/c the times have not yet been released. We’ll come back to the church for games and pizza. Bring a Friend! *NO Sr. High Youth Group tonight

· Sunday, the 25^th – GET ON THE BUS…All youth to “Skate Zone” for unlimited Laser Tag, Skating (free skate rental on in-line or regular), Putt-Putt, Bumper Boats, Arcade, and stuff. $5 per. Meet at FPC at 6:00 pm. We’ll return around 9:30 pm. We have the whole facility to ourselves. BRING A FRIEND! Snack Bar’s at your cost.

· Wednesday, the 28^th – Sr. High to the evening movies “Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull.” $5 per. Just show up. Time & Place TBA. We’ll have an after party somewhere. B A F!

· Keep your eyes open for Summer Activities. Sign-up now, don’t delay!

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