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January 22, 2012

Life Below the Surface, 2012: A challenging journey into the mysteries of the deep.

Verse for the week: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 (NIV)

Today marks a milestone of sorts. Beginning today, CREWLINES will be much SHORTER.  Over the course of the next few weeks, we will begin a transition to PODCASTING CREWLINES and uploading the podcast to the website.  We also plan to begin showing it on Sunday mornings.  The basic information will still be in print form, but the details will be contained in the podcast.  More information on the way.

 I NEED CHAPERONS for both mission trips and Caswell.  If your parents would like to go, and you don’t mind their going, have them call me ASAP.

THE NEW “C.R.E.W. MINISTRIES RECEPTION/information CENTER” is now open.  Please have your parents stop by there to pick up information about upcoming events and to sign you up and pay for those events.  Student ministry tee shirts will also be available for purchase there a $10 each.

Winter Retreat

“operation snowball”

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to locate and infiltrate the sacred writings of the world’s only true faith, codename: “BIBLE,” and seek out the hidden forces of evil planning the ultimate act of terror…the total destruction and annihilation of mankind on planet earth.  You will rendezvous for this assignment at mission headquarters (EBC) on January 27 at 17:00 hours (5:00) to begin your quest.  This newsletter might self-destruct in five seconds…but I seriously doubt it.

My rooming list is due at the retreat center tomorrow morning.  Please sign up for a roommate today.  I will have to assign you to a room after today.

MISSION TRIPS - Update

The Middle school trip is to Vero Beach/Ft. Pierce, Florida…June 11-16.  

The High School/College Mission trip is to Lake Providence, Louisiana…July 7-14. 

If your parent missed the fund raising meeting this morning, please see me immediately for additional information.

Scheduled Fund Raisers

1. Friends and Family Night, February 25.                     2. Parade of Tables, March 17.  

3. Guys Car Show, June 2 (Rain date June 9).                4. Golf Tournament, TBA.

Remember to put INVASION on your spring calendar for April 19-22!

We got the confirmation on our reservations at Caswell this week! We are registered for the week of July 23-28!

ARE YOU READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THIS YEAR?

Below are the passages for this week and next:

Sunday, January 22:  Exodus 4-6; Matthew 14:22-36                        Monday, January 23:  Exodus 7-8; Matthew 15:1-20 
Tuesday, January 24: Exodus 9-11; Matthew 15:21-39                     Wednesday, January 25: Exodus 12-13; Matthew 16 
Thursday, January 26: Exodus 14-15; Matthew 17                               Friday, January 27:  Exodus 16-18; Matthew 18:1-20 
Saturday, January 28: Exodus 19-20; Matthew 18:21-35                 Sunday, January 29: Exodus 21-22; Matthew 19  

“180” will be Wednesday evening at 6:30. We will be meeting again in the new student center.  It isn’t finished,  but we can move in enough chairs so that we can all be in the same space rather than being squashed in the youth house.  Bring your Bibles and a friend or three.  

Hang Time 6:00 Wednesday

The Youth House will not be open for Hang Time will this week since the Christian life Center is now open.  Just gather in the c.r.e.w. quarters. Just remember not to run, throw anything, etc.

The Guys/The Gems will be meeting at 6:00 tonight.   The Guys will meet in the c.r.e.w. quarters to pack backpacks for Backpack Buddies .  We will need some volunteers who can come by Tuesday morning to help us move some items out of the student center and into the gym. Ryan Jaynes will also be sharing the message this evening.  The Gems will be meeting in the Youth House and making some important plans for the clothing closet, the new meeting space, and upcoming events.

ignite Light the Fire! Your rehearsal will be Wednesday at 7:30 in the Christian Life Center on the new stage. You will be working on a number of upcoming projects, among them, completing several promotional videos to be aired soon…and possibly some more projects that just came up this week. You will also be supplying the actors for the upcoming podcasts.

East to West

Rehearsal resumes this afternoon at 4:30.  We need to consider moving our rehearsal time to 4:00 for a few weeks.  We will meet first in the Youth House and then begin moving onto the new stage...unless it is raining or unless you decide to do that on Tuesday while you’re out of school.  If you play a band or orchestra instrument and would be willing to play for worship, please plan to begin rehearsal with us today.

Xcelerate

Regular meeting time is now Wednesday, 7:30 in the student center.

WINTER JAM!!!

Many of you expressed an interest in attending Winter Jam.  Because of some issues that other local youth groups had at the Charlotte event last year, I have decided that if we want to attend, we need to try again for the one in Greenville, SC.  It is on Friday evening, February 10.  One of the concerns from parents about the one tonight was the late hour when you would be returning.  The one in February is on a Friday night, so that won’t be a problem…but, if you sign up, remember that you would have to leave school just after lunch on the tenth.

Have a great week!

Blessings,

David