Hang out and Sign up

Hang Night - This Saturday

This coming Saturday night is our monthly hang night.  We will meet at the building at 6:00pm and then go bowling.  The special they are running is $12 for two hours of bowling… this includes shoes.  They’ll need to eat before they come or bring something with them.  We will be back at the building and have wrapped things up by 9:00pm.

Sneedville Mission Trip - March 13-17

As previously explained we will be taking a group to Sneedville, TN to work with several families there.  After being there this past weekend I am really excited about this opportunity to simply pour into the lives of the people there.  The cost will be $40 which will help cover food (9 meals) and gas.  Deadline to sign up will be March 8.  The process for signing up is to place $40 in my hand.  

Spring Retreat - April 17-19

I know this is still a ways off but then ropes course program we will be participating in requires us to have in final numbers and paperwork one month in advance.  So, that means the deadline to sign up will be on Sunday, March 15.  The cost for the weekend will be $80 and you will need to click HERE to sign your teen up.  

Worship, Football, Mission

The Living Room

We will be gathering this Sunday night at 6:00pm in the CVA for a time of Worship and reflection together. I hope you and your family can be there.

Super Bowl Sunday - February 1st

This year we will be fellowshipping over football at the Ramsey home (12530 Lakewood Hills Drive, Northport, AL 35475). Bring your favorite finger food along and we shall commence to watch our last dose of football and eating too much.  Kick-off is at 5:30.

Spring Break Mission Trip - March 13-17

In an effort to start a domestic mission point we will be taking a group to Sneedville, TN to serve and love the people of that community.  Sneedville is located in an extremely poverty stricken area with people living in conditions that you would not expect to find in the United States.  God has been doing some powerful things there through an organization called Run4water over the past several years.  We will be partnering with them to take on projects and help families in need. More precise details to come but I do hope your teen will make plans to be able to join us as we begin our efforts there. 

Upcoming Dates

Hello Parents,

I just have a couple of things I wanted to go ahead and throw out there.  First, just a reminder that the calendar (click HERE) is always available for you calendar people.  

Wednesday Nights

We will continue meeting on Wednesday nights at 6:30.

Ephesians 4 Initiative

I have been highly encouraged so far from the response and zeal your teens have given towards this approach we are taking.  We are going to try and kick it up a level this semester with several opportunities coming our way.  It seems that the best time for these meetings to take place are Wednesdays before our weekly gatherings.  Again, you can check the calendar for the schedules of these meetings.  Next week will be the first of the semester.

Hang Nights

Through out the semester we are going to get together on an occasional Saturday night to just simply hang out.  Could be a movie, game night, or a trip to Birmingham.  This Saturday, January 10th, will be our first hang night of the semester.  For this one we will simply get together here at the building and play some games.  It will be from 6:00pm-9:00pm, Food provided.  

Spring Retreat - April 17-19

We are headed to Berry College in Rome, GA to take part in the Winshape Wilderness program.  This is a low and high element ropes course.  I have been there on several occasions and can testify that this is a top notch program.   Ill be in touch with more details as the dates approach 

Christmas time + Party time = Christmas Party time!!

Alrighty, our Christmas party is rapidly approaching so here are the details.  

1. It will start at 6:00pm and end at 9:00pm this Saturday night.

2. Location: Jacob and Lindsey Young’s home at 5090 Easton Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

3. We are going to continue what we started last year and decorate the “not as naked as last year but still rather naked” UY Christmas tree.  Basically everyone needs to bring a homemade ornament. There are no real guidelines other than to make an ornament with their creativity and put their name and the year on it somewhere.  They will be judged and the winner will receive a stellar prize.

4. We are asking that everyone bring some sort of finger food with them.  Drinks and Desserts will be provided.  

5. Lastly, we will be having a variation of a gift exchange so everyone needs to bring a gift with them. NO MONEY MUST BE SPENT ON THIER GIFT!! It can either be something they already have that they dont mind giving away or something they made.  Try and attempt to make it something someone else would at least slightly want to have.  

Ok I think that covers it.  I know that’s a lot of homework for a party but it should be a good evening together.  If you have any questions at all, feel free ask. 

Hump day, Santa and the Beach

Wednesday Nights

UY will continue to meet at 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings through the winter quarter.  However, we will not meet on Christmas and New Year’s eve.

Christmas Party

Saturday, December 13 we will be having our Christmas party at the home of Jacob and Lindsey Young starting at 6:00pm.  Ill give you the address and a few more details next week but just wanted to throw out a reminder.

Gulf Coast Getaway

Andy has invited the Seniors to join the college group as they travel to Pensacola, FL for the 2015 Gulf Coast Getaway.  If you have a Senior and they are interested in joining us, you can click HERE for more information.  

Retreat Reflection, Get Appreciated

Retreat Reflection
I know not all of your teens were able to make it this past weekend but I wanted to say a few things about our time together.  Without boring you with the details, this retreat was different than most in that it required the teens to feed themselves spiritually instead of sitting and being fed.  I was hesitant to how this would go over because this would require them to be disciplined, but let me just say I was blown away with the way they responded and actually spent what equated to hours of study and reflection.  I feel confident they were pushed to think about things on their own and work through some questions as they evaluated their walk with Christ.  On a side note, their obedience on being where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there and cleaning what they were assigned to clean, might have been the best I've ever seen.  That may seem trivial but I think it speaks loudly to their maturity and respect.  I am very proud of these teens and I just wanted you to know you should be too.

Parent Appreciation Night
This Sunday night at 6:00pm, we will gather in the CVA for Parent Appreciation Night.  This is simply going to be an evening of food, fun and a time for your kids to focus some appreciation your way.  It will be a very casual setting and dinner will be served.  I really do hope your family will be able to be there.

Retreat, Meet, Shoot and get Appreciated

Retreat - October 24-26
Just a friendly reminder that THIS SUNDAY is the deadline for retreat sign-up.  $55 and online registration HERE will do the trick.

E4 meeting
Next Monday, October 13,  6:30-7:30pm will be our next E4 meeting to work on some things.  If your teen has committed to being a part of this, they should already know about it..... just wanted to make you aware.

Make a movie night
We will be putting together some sort of fun video this Saturday night from 6-9pm.  Eat before arrival, snacks provided.

Parent Appreciation Gig - Sunday, November 2
This is simply a night where your teens will serve you dinner and show you a bit of appreciation through some entertainment and other means.  I think this will be a special night so try and make plans to be there.