C.R.E.W. LINES

(CREATED TO REACH THE ENTIRE WORLD)

April 15, 2012

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

Verse for the week: “If you love Me, you will obey what I command.” John 14:15 (NIV)

INVASION!

IT IS HERE! Invasion is this coming weekend!  If you have signed up to participate, you will be receiving a letter in the mail sometime early in the week with specific instructions and an itinerary.  Please read it carefully.  If you have not received your letter by Wednesday, let me know immediately. If you have not made your final payment, please do so by Wednesday.  Finally, everyone must have both a completed Medical Release and Media Release Form on file. Additionally, if you plan to drive DURING the event, you must have a Vehicle Use Form on file.  Please take care of this Sunday or Wednesday prior to the Dessert Dinner on Thursday evening (7:00).

Please begin praying now that this will be the best Invasion ever and that the Holy Spirit will move in mighty ways among us this weekend.

Important schedule changes for THIS WEEK… (Also, check calendar below.)

·         East to West will rehearse at their normal time this afternoon at 4:00

·         The Guys…Meeting tonight at 6:00. We will be heading out to buy groceries at WalMart. We will make a quick stop by Dairy Queen on the way, get our groceries quickly, and return them to the church.  We will dismiss no later than 8:30, hopefully a little before since it is a school night. Bring money for Dairy Queen!

·        The GEMS…You will meet tonight at 6:00 for a regular meeting.

·       Parents!!! Please note that Gems and Guys dismiss at different times tonight!

·         Xcelerate…You will meet at 7:30 on Wednesday evening in the CREW Quarters to update the CREWLINES Power Point among other things.

·         d2L…Your work is currently combined with Xcelerate. Please plan to join Xcelerate Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the CREW Quarters again this week.

·         Ignite will not rehearse on April 11 but will have a regular schedule on the 18^th and rehearse from 6:30-8:30 on the 25^th to make up for the week missed on April 11. Premier Night May 2!

·        See the schedule at the bottom of the page for a complete and revised schedule.

Laura Story…Grammy and Dove Award Winner!

She will be coming to E.B.C. on May 25!  This concert is selling out quickly.  Get yours today!  They are $15 and are also available at the HeBrews Coffee Shop, any of the Student Center Reception Desks, and through the church office before or after worship and during regular business hours.

The Second Annual Student Ministry Benefit Golf Tournament!

If you will remember, last year one of our primary fund raisers was the Golf Tournament.  Thanks to Gary Hastings and David Estridge, we are hoping for a repeat of last year’s success this year.  SOME IMPORTANT FACTS:

1.     You do not have to be present at or work at this event.

2.     Your only responsibility is to sell at least one hole sponsorship for $100.

3.     You will receive a letter soon explaining more about this.

4.     The tournament is scheduled for May 12.

5.     Please encourage everyone you know who plays golf to enter.

6.     Proceeds will go toward our summer mission trips.

7.     It costs $65 per player to sign up. This includes fees and 2 mulligans.

8.     Tournament will be held at Woodbridge.

9.     Registration begins at 8:00 with a “Shotgun Start” at 8:30.

10. HeBrews Coffee and biscuits will be provided to all entrants at 8:00.

Softball!

Practice this afternoon at 2:00 at the Shelby High School Softball Field.

HeBrews Coffee Shop…located in the C.R.E.W. QUARTERS.

We are open now from 9:00 until 9:45, and we will begin offering crumb cake and iced coffee this morning. Last week we had more customers than ever before! We have our own blends of coffee, the HeBrews Blend and the Koinonia Blend (decaffeinated). For a 16 oz. cup, our suggested donation is $1.50; and for the smaller cup, only $1.00.  Beginning today, Sunday School classes may pre-order carafes and pastries to be delivered to their classrooms. 

MISSION TRIPS

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. 

Remaining Fund Raisers:

1. Guys Car Show, June 2 (Rain date June 9)                   2. Golf Tournament, May 12

ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS…GRADUATE SUNDAY IS JUNE 3.  THE ANNUAL SENIOR BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED THAT MORNING. PLEASE PUT THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR.  YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER THIS PAST WEEK WITH SOME ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT PROVIDING PICTURES THAT WILL BE SHOWN AT THE 11:00 SERVICE THAT MORNING. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THAT LETTER, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Important Schedule Changes (Revised!)

Because of the many events scheduled in the month of April, several regularly-scheduled activities will need to change from their normal meeting times.  Below is the updated (and revised) schedule for the month:

Sunday, April 15                   Regular schedule                                 Softball/”East to West”/ Guys/GEMS

Wednesday, April 18           Regular schedule                                 Hang Time/”180”/d2L/Xcelerate/Ignite

Thursday, April 19                Invasion activities begin                     Dessert Dinner, 7:00

Friday, April 20                     Invasion weekend begins                   Arrive at host homes, 6:00

Sunday, April 22                   Invasion ends                                        Return home after 11:00 worship

Sunday, April 22                   No evening youth activities

Wednesday, April 25           No “180”…Xcelerate/Ignite               6:30-8:30

Sunday, April 29                   Regular schedule                                 Softball/”East to West”/Guys/GEMS

Reminder…Reminder…Reminder!!!

Caswell is the week of July 23-28!

Parents and Students…Important Deposits and Due Dates:

Invasion:                      Final payment is now past due.

Caswell:                       Payment 2 ($85.50) – This was due last week and is now past due.

                                    Payment 3 ($85.50) due by May 3

ARE YOU READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THIS YEAR?

Below are the passages for this week and next:

Sunday, April 15: 1 Samuel 27-29; Luke 13:1-22                        Monday, April 16: 1 Samuel 30-31; Luke 13:23-35
Tuesday, April 17: 2 Samuel 1-2; Luke 14:1-24                            Wednesday, April 18: 2 Samuel 3-5; Luke 14:25-35
Thursday, April 19:  2 Samuel 6-8; Luke 15:1-10                        Friday, April 20:  2 Samuel 9-11; Luke 15:11-32  
Saturday, April 21:  2 Samuel 12-13; Luke 16                               Sunday, April 22:  2 Samuel 14-15; Luke 17:1-19  

  This week, Hang Time will resume at 6:00, and “180” will be on regular schedule, Wednesday at 6:30.

c.r.e.w. chiefs…meeting update:

Okay…still working on this one.  I would like for all of us to be present at the next meeting if possible since we will be planning the summer calendar.  Last week didn’t work because not all of you were on spring break.  I’m now Working on “Plan D” since A,B, and C didn’t work out.

Blessings, David