Summer is upon us

I know it's hard to believe but Summer is approaching at a rapid rate.  We have a really full summer planned and I can not wait to dive in.  The most important thing at this moment is that if your teen is planning on going to IMPACT, the form and deposit is due May 4 (THAT"S THIS SUNDAY).

I wanted to take just a moment to introduce you to our summer interns.

Caleb Snider

Kristin Smith

I have known Caleb and Kristen for 8 years and Im excited for our group to get to spend the summer with them.  Caleb attends Middle Tennessee State University and Kristen attends Western Kentucky.  They are both from Lebanon, TN. They are a lot of fun and will bring great excitement to our summer happenings while being incredible examples to your teens on what it looks like to be a follower of Christ.  They will be arriving here on May 19 to get things rolling.  

Just to refresh everyone's memory, here is a quick look at the summer dates we have so far.

May 31 - Lake day

June 1-5 - Knoxville Workcamp

June 13-16 - IMPACT JR.

June 16-21 IMPACT SR.

June 22- Lake Day

June 23-27 - VBS

July 4 - Lake Day

July 6-10 - Domestic Mission to Sneedville, TN

July 19 - Lake Day

July 20-25 - CAMP at Fall Creek Falls, TN

Ive said it before and Ill say it again, summers are the heart beat of youth ministry.  It's when we get to spend the most time together and really develop relationships.  I hope your teen(s) can jump in and be a part of what we will be pursuing this summer.  Please be praying that God uses our group to impact His Kingdom.  As always, if you have any questions... please ask.

Deadlines, Camp out, and Graduation

Deadlines
Knoxville Workcamp - June 1-5
This Sunday is the deadline for Knoxville Workcamp.  Again, to register you click HERE and work your way through the registration process.  If you register your teen, let me know so I can keep a log of who has signed up.  If you have issues or questions through that process, also let me know.  

IMPACT JR. & SR.
Applications and $25 deposit due by May 3.  See me for application.

Father/Son Campout UY and Younger
Dads with sons.... On Friday, April 18 we are going to plan on taking in some mother nature with a little camping excursion.  The plan as of now is to go to Blue Creek campground that day after work/school and return the next morning.  If you have a son or sons that are not in the youth group but are younger, they are included in this.  The location could change, but just know we will be in the outdoors somewhere in the near vicinity of Tuscaloosa playing with fire and sharp objects.  

Graduation Appreciation Night
On Wednesday, May 14 we are going to get together at 6:30 to eat and give a big congrats to our graduating Seniors.  Hope you can make plans to be there.