Intern’s Summer Shindig
The interns have been planning a hang out night on the Thursday’s we are in town. There will be no Shindig tonight, but they will plan on having one next Thursday at 6:00pm.
Canoe Trip - July 7-9
Due to housing issues we have been forced to cancel our trip to Sneedville, TN which was planned for the week of July 6-10. This came to my realization a few weeks ago and Ive been trying to figure out a way to still make it happen but efforts have failed. As a replacement opportunity we have planned a canoe trip to Castleberry, AL. We will leave from the building on Monday, July 7th at 7:00am and return on Wednesday, July 9th around 5pm. The trip will involve canoeing several miles on Monday, camping monday night, canoeing all day on Tuesday, camping once again Tuesday night, and then canoeing the remaining bit on Wednesday morning to the end point. This will be a “roughing it” type of trip but I think it will provide us with a great environment to spiritually focus on a few things while we are together. Canoe rental for each person for three days will be $40 and teens will need to pack two lunches with them…. other meals will be provided. Ill need to know by Sunday morning, July 6th, who will want to embark on this adventure. Once those who are going have signed up Ill hit you with a little more detail on what your teen should bring with them.
UY Camp 2014-July 20-25
Camp will once again be taking place at Fall Creek Falls in Tennessee. The cost per camper is $110. If you have multiple campers in your family you can deduct $10 per additional camper (I know its not much but trick yourself into thinking its a financial victory). This year Camp will be available for those entering the 6th grade through those who have just graduated. Registration will be done online so you can click HERE to register your camper. If you have multiple campers, you’ll need register each of them separately. You can make checks payable to UCC and give them to me at your convenience. Deadline for signup is Sunday, July 13.
Wednesday nights
There will be no Wednesday night gathering for the teens this Wednesday as the majority of the group is here at IMPACT. Next Wednesday Michael Cooper will be in town and will take the opportunity to lead us in a night of worship. We will be meeting in the UCM room, along with those college students in town and anyone else who would like to join us to spend some time in Worship. You are invited to join us as well.
Lake Day
This Sunday, June 22, is our next Lake day. We will plan on arrival being around 1:00pm and we can wrap things up at 8:00pm. We are asking that everyone bring drinks this time to ensure we have enough. Girls bring something sweet and guys bring something savory. Burgers and hotdogs provided.
Note from Mrs. Sandy for those teens who are in town:
Teens,
We need your help! Friday morning we are going to hand out info about VBS in West Circle.
Please meet us at Mrs. Glisa’s or Mrs. Amy’s at 9:30. We will be finished by 11:00.
I am excited so many teens have volunteered to help with VBS!
It will be a WILD week!!!
Please call Sandy @ 344-2606 if you have questions.
CAMP 2014
I am pumped about the growing excitement for Camp. It is by far my favorite week of the summer. Next week I will launch the online registration and get things rolling but I just wanted to drop a little note to keep it on your minds. July 20-25 we will be going to Fall Creek Falls to partake in some good ole summer camp fun and spiritual growth. If I could only choose one thing for your teen to be a part of this summer, I would choose this week. We are able to accomplish so much during our time together there and I ask that you begin now asking God to take control of that week and calling on His spirit to move hearts and minds into a deeper understanding of a real relationship with Him. Stay tuned...
Side note from IMPACT
Junior IMPACT was awesome and Senior IMPACT has started off just as great. The theme has to do with the distractions the world throws at us and our fight to see the person God has created us to be, not the person the world desires us to be. Every year IMPACT seems to deliver on taking our hearts to a much needed contemplation on who we are but in particular this year I think it's timing and delivery is hitting home.... at least for me it is. As you know, this generation of teens are consumed with distractions, one of the biggest being right in their pocket and accessible at all times. This week we are digging through Ephesians and hopefully coming to the realization of what it really means to be ALIVE in Christ. I just wanted to let you know what we are working through here and my hope is that you will pray specifically for our group as we unpack our hearts and pull back the veil on the reality of who we are verses who God is calling us to be. See you Sunday!
First off, if you have yet to pay in full, feel free to do so.
JR. IMPACT
We will be departing from the building Friday June 13, at 7:30am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow us time to pack and get on the road at our scheduled time. They will need to eat breakfast before they arrive and lunch will be served upon arrival at Lipscomb. Return time will be around 2:00pm on Monday, June 16.
On Monday we will be stopping for lunch, so money will be needed for that meal (fast food). Also, if they desire to purchase drinks or other snacks on campus during the weekend, they may want to bring a little cash for that as well. A $20 deposit for their room key is needed upon arrival, this will be returned to them at the end of the camp assuming they don't lose it.
What to bring:
Bible
Clothes - IMPACT does have a dress code they enforce. This mainly applies to the girls so keep in mind that modest shorts and shirts are required. If you have further questions on what that means, feel free to ask me and Ill do my best to explain.
Sleeping bag, or sheets and blanket
Pillow
Towel
Toiletry items (Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc)
$20 room key deposit
SR. IMPACT
Departure will be at 11:00am on Monday, June 16, from the building. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow us time to pack and get on the road at our scheduled time. We will be returning around 2:00pm on Saturday, June 22.
They will be stopping for lunch on Monday and on the return trip on Saturday so money will be needed for those two fast food lunches. Also, if they desire to purchase drinks or other snacks on campus during the week, they may want to bring a little cash for that as well. A $20 deposit for their room key is needed upon arrival, this will be returned to them at the end of the camp assuming they don't lose it.
What to bring:
Bible
Clothes - IMPACT does have a dress code they enforce. This mainly applies to the girls so keep in mind that modest shorts and shirts are required. If you have further questions on what that means, feel free to ask me and Ill do my best to explain.
Sleeping bag, or sheets and blanket
Pillow
Towel
Toiletry items (Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc)
$20 room key deposit
No Wednesday teen gathering
As stated in the last update, there will be no Wednesday night gathering for the teens this week due to Knoxville Workcamp.
IMPACT MONEY DUE
Impact is just under two weeks away. I need to collect the remaining balance if you have yet to pay that. They are:
IMPACT JR - $130
IMPACT SR - $190
These need to be turned in to me before we leave. Thanks so much and have a great week.
