Windex, circle, bus ride, the Ham, ball to the face

Cleaning Party - This Saturday, April 11 - 4:00pm

That’s right, we are going to make a party out of cleaning the youth area.  It’s in need of some deep cleaning so I thought who better to clean it than the ones who messed it up… your sweet children! Dinner will be provided and I actually do anticipate this being fun! Or look at it as a service opportunity, however they need to spin it in their minds is fine with me.  

Family Group (Teens)

UY Family Group will be gathering this Sunday evening at the Boykin house at 6:00pm. Their address is:

707 30th Ave.

Northport, AL 35476

Retreat Info (You can skip this one if your teen is going!)

This is only for those who have kids attending the retreat but in order to cut down on emails you receive, Im just throwing this info in this blog post.

We will be leaving the Church building at 4:30pm on Friday, April 20 and returning by 11:00am on Sunday, April 22.  The idea is to be back in time for second service.  

What they will need to bring:

Bible

Money for 2 fast food meals

Toiletries (Shampoo, soap, deo, etc…)

Towel

Sleeping bag or bedding for bunk bed

Pillow

Active clothes for our Saturday activities and weather appropriate clothing the rest of the time

Im really glad your teen has decided to join us for this and I anticipate God teaching us some great things with our time together.  Please be praying for the weekend and that He will make himself evident to us!

OUTCRY - Monday, April 23 (This is for Juniors and Seniors)

OUTCRY is a one night event in Birmingham.  Its like a conference crammed into one night.  The tickets I have are limited so that’s why the grade limitation.  We will leave the building at 5:00pm and it might be a little late when we get back.  I know it being a school night might be an issue for some but this really should be a great night of worship together.

Click Here if you want to check out the website.  If your Junior or Senior wants to go, the 

ticket is $20

Dodgeball Tournament - Sunday April 29 - 4:00pm-8:00pm

We will be having a Dodgeball tournament to help raise money for our Nicaragua Mission Trip this summer.  The Cost is $30 for a team of 6.  This is for anyone who wants to put a team together. I dont really anticipate you guys as parents putting a team together (feel free to prove me wrong) Im more or less letting you guys know so maybe you can help us spread the word.  Anyone is welcome.  They can register their team and even pay online HERE.

Dates looking ahead

May 6 - Graduation Sunday

May 27 - Summer Kick-off Cookout at Sunshine Pointe

June 3 - BMX Outreach Event

June 4-7 - Amped (formerly known as VBS)

June 16 - Lake Day

July 8-13 - Camp

July 15 - Lake Day

July 22-27 - Mystery Trip.... Its a mystery because I havent been able to nail it down just yet!

August 4 - Lake Day

Time's up! Couches and the road ahead...

Spring Retreat Deadline!

This Sunday, April 8 is the deadline to sign up for our Spring Retreat.  Sign-up is accomplished by way of payment and the cost is $70

Family Group this week!

UY (teens) Family Group will be meeting in the UY area on Sunday at 6:00pm

Dates looking ahead

May 6 - Graduation Sunday

May 27 - Summer Kick-off Cookout at Sunshine Pointe

June 3 - BMX Outreach Event

June 4-7 - Amped (formerly known as VBS)

June 16 - Lake Day

July 8-13 - Camp

July 15 - Lake Day

August 4 - Lake Day

Eggs, Talk, shhhh and new people!

Spring Break-fast for Lunch - This Wednesday March 14 - Noon

We are going to gather at the building and cook some breakfast for Lunch. Just a reason to get together and hang out during their spring break for those that don’t have anything going on! We are indeed having our normal meeting Wednesday night so if someone just needs to stay at the building and hang out after lunch, they are welcome to do that!

UY Teen Family Group this upcoming Sunday

We will be meeting at the Crew home for discussion at 6:00pm.

Spring retreat - April 20-22 

We will be traveling to Citronelle, AL to spend the weekend at Camp Whispering Pines.  The cost will be $70 and the deadline to sign up by way of payment will be April 8.  

Interns

Well It’s Spring break which means summer is approaching at a rapid pace!  As usual, I am super pumped about our summer and can not wait to get things rolling.  Summer time is the life blood of a youth group and allows us to go and do so many great things that we just cant do during the busy school year.  Another great thing about summer… Interns.   Interns bring so much value to the summer in so many different ways and Im excited to introduce them to you!

Robbie Lybarger is from Troy, Ohio and attends Lee University where he is a Biblical and Theological Studies Major.

Neeley is from Cleveland, TN and also attends Lee University where she is studying “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)” and is minoring in Linguistics and Discipleship Ministries  

Just a couple of Quick items

UY Family Group (teens)

We will be meeting this Sunday evening at the home of the Crew’s at 6:00pm.  Also, if you are willing to host one of these gatherings this semester you can still sign up by clicking HERE.

Wednesday Nights

I just wanted to take a second to encourage you to encourage your teens to come on Wednesday nights if they are available.  Wednesday night gatherings are the most important time we have together as far as developing direction and going deeper.  With that being said, I am going to be putting in an exerted effort to make Wednesdays better. One element of making them better is to have everyone there!  Thanks for your help in trying to get them there!

Looking Ahead

Spring Retreat - April 20-22

VBS - June 3-7

Camp - July 8-13

Food, houses, hang and get away

Super Bowl Party - 5:30 (kick-off) - Teen Area

Just keeping it simple…. We will be gathering to watch a football game.  Your family is invited… just bring some delightful food for all to devour. (College group will be joining us, so maybe bring a little extra) 

Upcoming Family Groups Host Sign Up.

I know this doesn’t necessarily apply to all, but I wanted to just open this request up to everyone.  On Sunday nights the teens meet together in their “family group”.  For this semester we are going to be changing things up just a bit and for the second and fourth Sunday of each month we will be doing more active service/evangelistic opportunities.  For the first and third Sunday of each month we would like to meet for discussion in actually homes instead of the normal environment of the youth room.  Sooooo, if any of you would be willing to host a family group meeting in your home, I would love to take you up on that offer.  You can sign up for a date here: www.volunteersignup.org/MXQYK

Hang Night - February 10 - 6:00pm - Teen Area

Spring Retreat - April 20-22 

Just wanted to get the date out there…. Details to come.

groups, spanish and popcorn

UY Family Group

We will be away on our leadership retreat this weekend so there will be no UY Family group this upcoming Sunday.  We will kick off the semester the following Sunday night, January 21 at 6:00pm.

Nicaragua Interest Meeting - Wednesday, January 17, 5:30pm - Teen Area

We will have a brief meeting next Wednesday about our trip to Nicaragua this summer.  By showing up to this meeting you aren’t committing to anything but if you do have interest in going and cant make it, please let me know.  This will dictate largely on how the trip will shape up and come together. 

Movie Hang night - January 20 - 6:00pm - Teen Room

We shall gather to watch a movie!

Holidays, DHR and the Beach

Christmas Party - December 10 - 6:00pm - Teen Area

It is indeed Christmas time and therefore a Christmas party must be had.  Ours will be this upcoming Sunday!  This is for teens and families of teens.  Just a few things to know before arriving to the party.

1. If everyone could, please bring some sort of delicious finger food/dish. Ill just leave it wide open but if you could, click HERE to indicate what you will be bringing just so everyone knows what their competition is and we can see how things are shaping up.
2. As always, teens will continue our Christmas ornament competition.  This is simply a handmade crafted ornament that displays the most fun and creativity. Most creative ornament will win a stellar prize.  
3. Teens are to bring a gift for the gift exchange.  Only parameter is they can’t buy it.  It has to be something they already have that they are willing to part ways with….. and try and make it something someone else would actually want to have.   

That’s it! See you at the PARTY!!

DHR Foster Parent's night out - December 17th - 5:00pm-8:00pm
We have an outstanding opportunity to serve our community in a unique way.  The youth group and families, along with some other small groups will be hosting a night for Parents with foster kids to have a night out.  This will allow those parents to have a small break to get some Christmas shopping done or just have a night to themselves.  I just want to encourage anyone who can help serve that night to do so... Thanks!  

Leadership Retreat - Jan 12-15 - Gulf Shores, AL - $50

This is for those in the 10th grade-12th grade. Our leadership retreat is quickly approaching and the deadline to sign-up will be Sunday, December 31.  Sign-up achieved by way of payment.

Holiday Schedule

You’ll see this plastered everywhere over the next few weeks but just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page.  

Dec. 20 - No Wednesday Night Classes

Dec. 24 - ONE Christmas Eve Service at 9:30 with Christmas Concert to follow… no classes

Dec. 27 - No Wednesday Night Classes

Dec. 31 - ONE New Year’s Eve Service at 9:30... no classes