Friday, February 29, 2008
Happy Leap Year!
Just a reminder to everyone that today is a day that only comes once every four years: February 29th!!!! So enjoy it and use it to glorify God!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Acquire the Fire Deadline Extended
Friends,
I recently had the privilege of spending time with the National Director for Acquire the Fire. Kamel Glasgow, a fellow Canadian, shared much of his heart and his hopes for this year's event. I'm excited and am trusting God for an impactful event. To make sure that many youth and their friends join us I've extended the deadline to this Wednesday. All of our friends who attended the Monster Lock-In were also invited to ATF--with a discount! It would be awesome if they were personally invited as well.
Note to Parents:
We will need at least six mini-vans to drive students to and from Target Center Friday (5:30 and 10:00pm) and Saturday (8:00am and 10:00pm). We'll also need folks to help with breakfast on Saturday. Please let me know what you can do.
Note to Parents of Sixth Graders:
Let me clarify what I mean when I say that the content of ATF is geared to older youth. Acquire the Fire deals with many of the issues that today's teens face. I am becoming more aware of the pressures our sixth grader faces. I believe ATF is one tool to help Christian kids answer the challenges they face, especially those facing negative peer pressure. There is something powerful for a Christian kid to be part of a worship event where they know they are not alone. In the end, it is a parents call.
With every blessing,
Dave
I recently had the privilege of spending time with the National Director for Acquire the Fire. Kamel Glasgow, a fellow Canadian, shared much of his heart and his hopes for this year's event. I'm excited and am trusting God for an impactful event. To make sure that many youth and their friends join us I've extended the deadline to this Wednesday. All of our friends who attended the Monster Lock-In were also invited to ATF--with a discount! It would be awesome if they were personally invited as well.
Note to Parents:
We will need at least six mini-vans to drive students to and from Target Center Friday (5:30 and 10:00pm) and Saturday (8:00am and 10:00pm). We'll also need folks to help with breakfast on Saturday. Please let me know what you can do.
Note to Parents of Sixth Graders:
Let me clarify what I mean when I say that the content of ATF is geared to older youth. Acquire the Fire deals with many of the issues that today's teens face. I am becoming more aware of the pressures our sixth grader faces. I believe ATF is one tool to help Christian kids answer the challenges they face, especially those facing negative peer pressure. There is something powerful for a Christian kid to be part of a worship event where they know they are not alone. In the end, it is a parents call.
With every blessing,
Dave
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Summer Events
Here are the dates for our 2008 summer events:
Mark your calendars!
(and don't forget to check our events page where you can get all our events and subscribe via RSS or iCal)
- All Church Retreat @ Crosswoods: June 13-15th
- Jr. High & Confirmation Camp @ Crosswoods: June 15-20th
- Sr. High Mission to Winnipeg: June 24th-July 2nd
- Sonshine Music Festival July 17-19th
- Great Adventure Camp (VBS): July 29th-August 1st
Mark your calendars!
(and don't forget to check our events page where you can get all our events and subscribe via RSS or iCal)
February Youth Update
Dear Parents, Leaders and Students,
First let me thank all the parents and leaders who helped to make our Monster Lock In a great success. Thanks to you we were able to welcome over 65 youth to Messiah. Please don't forget that Acquire the Fire is also coming very soon. Last year we made a special purchase of tickets. We reserved 50 places! We’re confident we can fill them. That is why, if a student attended our Monster Lock-In, they earned a $25 discount toward ATF. Our registration fee covers the ATF ticket--regularly $62--as well as transportation, Pizza Friday night, Breakfast at church, and Lunch and Dinner out on Saturday. (We can also offer the same scholarship to those with demonstrated need. We don’t want lack of cash to keep you away, so please talk to me. Thanks)
Of course, Lent is right around the corner. This Lent, Messiah will again offer a number of mid-week ministries. These ministries are intended to enhance our journey together with Jesus toward Holy Week. (Look for other opportunities as well, such as our Lenten Reconciliation service, in the March Newsletter.) This month look for the following:
Phat Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tues, Feb. 5th, 5:30-7:00pm
Messiah’s Confirmation Class will again serve a delicious “All You Can Eat” meal of pancakes, sausage and fresh fruit. There’ll be special fun for the kids and live music for your dining enjoyment. Tix are $6 per person, or $4 per person for families or groups of four or more. Tickets will be on sale at Coffeehour, or call the church, or e-mail info@messiahepiscopal.org to reserve your space. All proceeds go to fund the Confirmation Class Annual Retreat.
Teen Challenge Comes to Messiah
Youthnites in February will focus on “Being--and Breaking Free--from Drugs and Alcohol.” As part of that focus, the Teen Challenge choir will be featured in Sunday worship, on Feb. 10th, to share their story of breaking free from drug and alcohol addiction through Christ. We have also reserved 20 spaces for Messiah parents, teens and youth leaders to attend, “A Night to Know the Truth” with MN Teen Challenge on Monday, Feb. 25th. Look for more info in the bulletin.
Wednesday Gather & Grow Nites for Lent begin Feb. 13th
Gather & Grow Nites meet Wed, Feb. 28th through March 19th. We’ll begin with soup together at 6pm, followed at 6:30 by Adult Christian Education, Festival Choir, Kidz Klub (K-5th gr), and Youthnite. Childcare is provided.
Family Formation on Gather & Grow Nites
Family Formation is the Adult Education focus for Gather & Grow Nites during Lent. We’ll begin with an overview of the Church & Your Family on Feb. 13th, followed by two weeks on Spiritual Disciplines for Families (Feb. 20 & 27th). We’ll then spend another two weeks (March 5th & 12th) unpacking a Messiah Parental Tool Kit: Tools to help our kids be Christ Centered, Healthy, Safe and Free from Drug and Alcohol Abuse. We’ll conclude Gather & Grow Nites in Holy Week with an Inter-generational Seder Supper on March 19th.
I invite you all and trust that many will take advantage of these excellent programs, all made possible by our wonderful lay leaders.
Blessings,
+Dave
First let me thank all the parents and leaders who helped to make our Monster Lock In a great success. Thanks to you we were able to welcome over 65 youth to Messiah. Please don't forget that Acquire the Fire is also coming very soon. Last year we made a special purchase of tickets. We reserved 50 places! We’re confident we can fill them. That is why, if a student attended our Monster Lock-In, they earned a $25 discount toward ATF. Our registration fee covers the ATF ticket--regularly $62--as well as transportation, Pizza Friday night, Breakfast at church, and Lunch and Dinner out on Saturday. (We can also offer the same scholarship to those with demonstrated need. We don’t want lack of cash to keep you away, so please talk to me. Thanks)
Of course, Lent is right around the corner. This Lent, Messiah will again offer a number of mid-week ministries. These ministries are intended to enhance our journey together with Jesus toward Holy Week. (Look for other opportunities as well, such as our Lenten Reconciliation service, in the March Newsletter.) This month look for the following:
Phat Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tues, Feb. 5th, 5:30-7:00pm
Messiah’s Confirmation Class will again serve a delicious “All You Can Eat” meal of pancakes, sausage and fresh fruit. There’ll be special fun for the kids and live music for your dining enjoyment. Tix are $6 per person, or $4 per person for families or groups of four or more. Tickets will be on sale at Coffeehour, or call the church, or e-mail info@messiahepiscopal.org to reserve your space. All proceeds go to fund the Confirmation Class Annual Retreat.
Teen Challenge Comes to Messiah
Youthnites in February will focus on “Being--and Breaking Free--from Drugs and Alcohol.” As part of that focus, the Teen Challenge choir will be featured in Sunday worship, on Feb. 10th, to share their story of breaking free from drug and alcohol addiction through Christ. We have also reserved 20 spaces for Messiah parents, teens and youth leaders to attend, “A Night to Know the Truth” with MN Teen Challenge on Monday, Feb. 25th. Look for more info in the bulletin.
Wednesday Gather & Grow Nites for Lent begin Feb. 13th
Gather & Grow Nites meet Wed, Feb. 28th through March 19th. We’ll begin with soup together at 6pm, followed at 6:30 by Adult Christian Education, Festival Choir, Kidz Klub (K-5th gr), and Youthnite. Childcare is provided.
Family Formation on Gather & Grow Nites
Family Formation is the Adult Education focus for Gather & Grow Nites during Lent. We’ll begin with an overview of the Church & Your Family on Feb. 13th, followed by two weeks on Spiritual Disciplines for Families (Feb. 20 & 27th). We’ll then spend another two weeks (March 5th & 12th) unpacking a Messiah Parental Tool Kit: Tools to help our kids be Christ Centered, Healthy, Safe and Free from Drug and Alcohol Abuse. We’ll conclude Gather & Grow Nites in Holy Week with an Inter-generational Seder Supper on March 19th.
I invite you all and trust that many will take advantage of these excellent programs, all made possible by our wonderful lay leaders.
Blessings,
+Dave
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