Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Things are mostly business as usual this week: Thursday night program, both Sunday school classes, and BYF.
There are, however, two important changes coming to BYF for the rest of this school year:
- We will only be meeting for BYF on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. The dates can be found on the calendar page, or here in a word document if you'd like to print it off.
- We will no longer have a snack during BYF. Instead, those who come to 1st service and Sunday school will be able to go out to lunch somewhere on Orange or State streets with Hilary and Eric. Those who are not going to 2nd service will meet Hilary and Eric on the patio after Sunday school and the group will walk or drive to their destination, eat, and return in time for BYF. Those planning on coming should bring $5 for lunch.
And for you Winter Camp-ers:
- You have a packing sheet on the top half of the registration form. If you've lost your packing guide and would like a new one, you can take a look here.
- We'll meet in the church parking lot at 5:30pm on Friday the 19th to load the cars up. Then we'll walk over to Gourmet Pizza for a little dinner before heading out of town.
- Youth may bring cell phones, but once we reach camp, all phones will be locked up securely in a car and will not emerge again until Sunday morning when we start making our way back down the hill.
- We should be back at church on Sunday around noon.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2010
wondering what this picture is all about? All in due time (by which I mean 2 more weeks).
This week:
- Thursday we continue unlocking the mysteries of the synoptic gospels, and that other weirdo gospel, John.
- Saturday we're at Family Service Association for a day of service from 9am-noon. Instructions for registering at disneyparks.com to get a free ticket to Disney Land are at the bottom of this post.
- Sunday we'll have both classes, but no BYF. BYF resumes next Sunday the 14th.
and coming up:
All remaining Winter Camp registrations and money need to be in asap!
30 Hour Famine consent forms are available in the BYF room, and also here. Fill out and turn in as soon as you can so we can have more accurate numbers to plan with. This is an event with 1st Presbyterian San Bernardino & 1st Methodist Church Redlands.
And finally, The Rock and Worship Road Show is coming to Ontario on April 10th. Cost is $10. Please look over the website and if you think you might be interested in coming, let me know. If there are enough folks interested, I'll start working on recruiting some other adult volunteers to come along.
To register at disneyparks.com: Go to the website, and then to "Search and Sign up" and the "Find an Activity." Type in zip code 92374. If Family Service Association of Redlands does not appear as an option on the first page, scroll to the bottom where it says "Not finding enough opportunities?" Click the link for more HandsOn Network Partner organizations. Family Service should be the third listing that appears. At the bottom of the listing it says click here if you have already confirmed a date and time to volunteer. From there you just follow the directions. It will take you through a Disney sign up and a HandsOn Network sign up. And that should be all you need to do to have your day of service count.
Tuesday, January 26th
Thanks to all the BYF-ers who helped put together hygiene kits on Sunday. Our stack will be sent off to Haiti with some more from the ABW ladies next week.
This week:
- Thursday night we learn more about how the Bible came to be. Hint: it was not the product of an ancient book report.
- Sunday school for both classes
- No BYF this week because we'll all be eating chili and going to the Annual Meeting instead. In the eyes of the church, most of the youth are considered full adult members, so this meeting is for you too.
Upcoming:
No BYF on February 7th because we'll be at Family Service Association the day before. Also, if you register beforehand at disneyparks.com, you can get a free day at Disneyland in return for your day of service. The next BYF will be February 14th.
The first round of registration for Winter Retreat is over, but you can still come! Download the retreat registration, regional medical release, and church medical release forms here and turn them in along with a check made out to FBC Redlands asap.
30 Hour Famine consent forms are also available here. We're doing the Famine this year March 5-6 with the youth from 1st Presbyterian San Bernardino, and maybe also the group from 1st Methodist. More info coming soon!
Tuesday, January 5th
whizzing ping pong balls
ecclesiastes is what?
watch out for the rats
Hmm, maybe I should keep working on it.
Anyhow, this week looks like this:
Thursday: Church supper and youth co-op return! We're back to The Bible this week, review Hebrew and Old Testament, and then on to the New Testament
Sunday: Both classes will be combined this week. The High school class will resume on the 17th with the next installment of Freaks and Geeks
Looking ahead:
Winter Camp: February 19-21, theme this year is "You Can't See Me." Registration form, regional medical release, and church medical release forms found here. These will also be mailed to you, but in case that one gets lost, the ones online will be accessible for a while under the forms page.
Tuesday December 29th 2009
This week:
No Thursday night supper or program (New Year's Eve), so here's to a good, injury-free (helmets with those bikes, fellas!), and happy start to the new calendar year!
Sunday School for both classes. Next week, January 10th, both classes will be combined for one week only. Just a head's up.
Coming up:
Family Service Day: January 9th (note: this is a different week than our usual service day, so while members of FBC will still be volunteering, this will not be an official youth event. Any youth who come to volunteer that day need to have a parent or guardian come as well since I will not be there)
Winter Camp: February 19-21 at Camp Cedar Falls
30 Hour Famine with 1st Presbyterian San Bernardino (more info soon!)
Tuesday, December 15th 2009
Now, on to this week--Love:
Thursday is the Mexican Christmas Dinner (5:45), Posadas Song Tutorial (6:30), and Pinata Smashing (6:45), followed by more Hebrew. This would be a good time to get super excited.
Saturday is Las Posadas. Be at the church before 4 so we can start on time!
On Sunday we'll have our Christmas party in Sunday School with breakfast burritos and some sides and some games. Other food or drink contributions are welcome, but not required.
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
This Thursday the 10th is the Hanging of the Greens service. Want to know a little more about the history of tree decorating in Christian history? Go here to find out who traditionally puts a glass pickle on their trees.
Additionally, Sunday begins the 3rd Sunday in Advent, the week of Joy. It's also Cantata Sunday which means that both the Worship Team (1st service) and the Chancel Choir (2nd service) will be doing musical presentations, which is pretty excellent.
And finally, Saturday the 19th at 4pm is the Las Posadas pilgrimage. We'll be rehearsing Thursday the 17th after church supper. Below you'll find a music file with the first verse of the song, in case you want to take a listen.
| posadas_song.mp3 |
Tuesday, December 1st
Just me?
Oh, ok, well just FYI, this week's theme is Hope.
And here we go:
- Thursday will be business as usual, supper and then co-op. We're still working on the Bible (it is an awfully long book, you know). And a free "Get a Seat out of Bruce and/or Ryan's Deadly Glance Range" card for anyone who remembers what Pentateuch means.
- Saturday the 5th we'll be at Family Service Assn. again to volunteer for the morning. Meet again by the bulk storage door at 9am. Pick up time is at noon.
- Sunday school as usual.
and remember, the Posadas pilgrimage will be on December 19th, starting at 4pm here at church. All you need to do to participate is show up on time.
Tuesday November 24th
Not only does that mean that we are officially starting the busy season of church life, but also (and more importantly) that we are now in a season of waiting for Jesus. Which is pretty exciting when you think about it, really.
So here's what's what this week:
- Perhaps it goes without saying, but we will not have Thursday night supper and program this week. Have a good Thanksgiving!
- We will have Sunday school classes for everyone this week, but no BYF. In fact, we won't have BYF again until January 24th.
- This Sunday we'll also start selling coffee again between services. The money that we make during advent will go to Invisible Children
and here are a few things coming up in the next few months to get on your calendar:
December 19th, 4PM: Las Posadas, a walk through the neighborhood with 6 other churches, singing and commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for room at the inn. We'll start here at FBCR and end with a Mexican feast at Holy Name of Jesus (next door)
February 19-21: Winter Retreat at Camp Cedar Falls. The theme this year is "You Can't See Me!" details soon
and dates TBD: Thursday night program on Invisible Children and 30 Hour Famine/Invisible Children lock-in- details also soon
and now, as your reward for making it to the bottom of this post, a little advent video treat
Tuesday November 10th, 2009
So that's why I'm not telling you what we're studying on Thursday night. Here are a few hints: it doesn't have anything to do with squirrels, but it does have something to do with aqueducts and Jesus
Sunday is Sunday school as usual. Then we have the Children Helping Children Carnival starting at 12:15pm and we are in charge of running all the booths. Those of you hanging around during 2nd service can help Betty Jo get everything all set up. If you haven't already been assigned a game to run, we'll take care of that in the morning, so there's still time to sign up.
The calendar has been updated, so check it out. And next week we'll come up with a new coffee selling schedule and introduce Las Posadas.
Wednesday November 4th 2009
Everyone's well again and back on track, so here's the skinny for this week:
- Thursday: Finish believer's baptism
- Saturday: Family Service volunteering day. We'll meet at Family Service at 9am by the bulk storage door (far end of the parking lot), and stay until 11am. I need recent medical release forms for everyone attending. Let me know if you need a new one.
- Sunday School: Both classes meeting, and we'll talk about starting up the coffee sales again. Also, Betty Jo will come by to give us a run down of the Children Helping Children Carnival next Sunday the 15th.
- BYF: We'll finally get back to working on the Invisible Children project. It looks like the December date is going to be too soon to get together with some other youth groups, so we'll look at some late January dates instead.
Wednesday, October 28th 2009
- This Thursday, the acting company of FBCR (that is, the Thursday night crowd) will hold its first and only performance of Acts 8:26-40. If you have not yet read through the passage at least once this week, consider this your reminder.
- Sunday school as usual. Hilary and I will both be back this week, so the High School class will meet.
- No BYF this week. It's a little out of order this month, but our 1st Saturday Family Service volunteering trip will be November 7th, 9-11am, meet at the church at 8:45am. Let me know if you plan to come.
The ladies of the ABW (American Baptist Women) have been extremely supportive of the youth program here and now they need our help. Their Children Helping Children carnival will be on Sunday November 15th from 12:15-2pm. If you haven't yet signed up to help run a booth (skee ball, bean bag toss, etc.) please do it soon. It's a small commitment and they would really appreciate our support.
The worship commission needs our help for the Agape meal on Thursday November 19th. We can help them out by serving parts of the meal. No sign-up needed, just be there on time on the 19th so we can do our part to serve our congregation.
Tuesday October 20th 2009
We're business as usual this week. Be there or be a rhombus.
The response to the Invisible Children presentation was fantastic, so we're tentatively planning on having two big events:
A Thursday night program on December 3rd and a potential lock-in with some other youth groups that weekend.
More details soon, but go ahead and check calendars so I know if these are good dates to move forward with
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
- This Sunday the 18th some U of Redlands students will be here to talk to us about the Invisible Children organization. We'll watch a video about them in Sunday school, and then they'll stay for BYF and continue the discussion as we think of ways we might want to get involved. See last week's post for more info.
- The dates for Winter Retreat have been announced! We'll be at Camp Cedar Falls again from February 19-21. More info on the way soon!
And it'll be Thursday night Co-op as usual. This week we'll wrap up soul freedom and move into believer's baptism.
Special Announcement!
So here's some exciting news: A group of students from the University of Redlands will be coming to us for Sunday School and BYF on October 18th to talk to us about the Invisible Children organization. Invisible Children works to spread awareness about the decades long Civil War in Uganda and the young people who have been affected by it, many of them for their entire lives. Invisible Children tells their stories, and helps raise funds to re-build their schools and clinics so they can begin to live nirmal lives again. The U of R students will help us understand the situation in Uganda and then tell us about some ways we can work on being the hands and feet of Christ.
So, make sure you're here, and bring a friend or two along if you want.
Tuesday, October 6th
Regular programs all this week:
Thursday night supper and co-op: We'll finish up "Soul Freedom"
Sunday School: Both classes meeting. Also, the fellowship leadership team will get some new responsibilities
BYF: This week we'll conclude our series on food with a project in food hospitality.
Tuesday, September 29th
Regular programs this week, except for BYF.
Instead of having our regularly scheduled BYF on Sunday, we'll be headed to Family Service on Saturday morning to volunteer from 9-noon. If all goes well, then we'll do the same thing every 1st weekend of the month:
Saturday morning volunteer and no 1st Sunday BYF.
If you plan to come on Saturday and haven't yet let me know, please call or email sometime this week so we can give them a headcount and plan rides.
"Jesus answered, If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'" Matthew 19:21
Tuesday, September 22nd
Thursday Night Co-op: Since the Mission Commission is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday , we're going to help them out by making some baked goods to serve at the auction. BYF room opens at 6:20PM, and we'll start baking at 6:45PM.
Sunday School: Classes as usual
BYF: We'll try out the new schedule again (food, play, some prayer, some study, and something new) with a different theme (hint: it's not trash-eating aliens, but it does have something to do with the picture). Folks who go to 1st service and hang around after Sunday school will be hanging out with Alex again.
Tuesday, September 15th
Here's the skinny:
Thursday: Supper (5:45pm) and Youth Creation Cooperative (6:45pm) in the BYF room
we'll start work on our new series, We Are Baptists
Sunday: Sunday School (Middle & High School, 9:45am), BYF room
we'll get together for the first time in our new leadership teams and start the new year of lessons
BYF (12:20pm), in the BYF room and the patio
new process this year, and we'll paint the paper recycling bin (no kidding)
Also, on Sunday everyone will be getting a letter to take home with:
- a new Medical Release form for this year (necessary for everyone who participates in the program)
- information on how to access the two surveys on this website, one for youth and one for a parent/guardian. They're short and painless and will really help me and the youth volunteers stay on top of things
Special Announcement! Monday July 27th 2009
Sandy and Richard Carlson have recently offered to host the youth for a pool party and cookout on either Friday August 14th or Saturday the 15th sometime in the late afternoon/evening. I know this is short notice, but I also know that it is some kind of hot outside and tasty food and drinks by the pool, and maybe some lawn games thrown in, sounds like a good idea to me.
So, if that sounds like a good idea to you as well and you can make it either of those days, please let me know which day is better for you ASAP. If we get enough folks who can come, I'll tell Sandy we're coming and send some more details with times and directions.
Tuesday July 7th 2009
Researchers at Kansas State University have mapped...the Seven Deadly Sins. As with any data like this, it's always a little suspect, but really interesting anyway. Take a look here.
Tuesday June 30th 2009
Tuesday June 23rd 2009
Here's what shaking nowadays:
We had a delightful yard sale on Saturday and made a very respectable (roughly) $950, which means we've got enough to send some folks to Catalina. So if you want to go on the Catalina retreat and haven't signed up yet, do it this week! There are only a few more spots left!
The summer study of Faith and Sexuality starts on Monday the 29th at 6PM in the gathering room. If you have any questions between now and then, or want a list of the topics we're covering, lemme know
Also, the Sunday morning coffee sales are going like crazy, and we need some more volunteers. If you want to help brew, set up, manage money for, or sit at the table on Sundays, lemme know so we can get a rotation going.
Thursday June 4th 2009
Update! Special Update!
So here's how you do it:
- Got to Fotki
- Login on the upper right hand corner (psst: the login info is the same as it was for the other photo site- gimme a call if you need a reminder)
- This will take you to our group page. From here you can click on Photo Albums where you can add pictures to an existing album, or make a new one
- Then you're all done. Give it a try and let me know how it goes. Hopefully this will be something we can all use and share our really attractive pictures with each other.
Tuesday June 2nd, 2009
Thursday: Last Coop of the school year. We'll be doing one small project to get ready for next year, and then it's outside for some games. Will you have fun? Why, yes. You will.
Sunday: Regular Middle school class; no high school class. Hilary and I will both be gone, so high schoolers will be taking a travel trip back to MS class for the week. High school (current and upcoming) Sunday school brunch on June 14th in the mezzanine classroom.
NO BYF this week. Cause I'm still gone. But on the 14th, we'll have our last BYF of the school year at Prospect Park. Parents can pick you up there at 2PM. Friends are welcome, just let me know ahead of time if you want to bring a buddy so we have enough food to go around.
And for your upcoming events:
Ages 14 & up Summer study on Faith and Sexuality, Mondays 6-7:30PM in the gathering room. Study starts June 22nd with a parents meeting. Regular student sessions start on June 29th. Study goes through August 10th.
June 20th Yard Sale Youth who help with the sale (either prep work or working on the day of the sale) can use part of the money to pay for the Catalina Retreat in August. Sale will start at 8:30AM, those heliping should arrive by 7:30AM. Call or email if you can help out
Catalina Retreat, August 7-9 Come enjoy a few days on the beach and learn a little bit more about each other and God. There will be worship time with all ages, special youth sessions, and plenty of free time for napping, playing in the water, and hiking around the camp. Call, email, or return the permission slip if you want to come or have questions.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
But First!
Thursday Co-op: next to last week to work on your projects. The last Co-op of this school year will be June 4th
Sunday School: as per usual
BYF: We'll be watching the movie Spellbound. Not only is it funny and interesting, but it'll also give us lots to talk about. Also, there will be popcorn.
Finally....on the forms page you'll find a couple of new things, including the fliers that should have been brought home about the yard sale on June 20th, and the Catalina Retreat that the yard sale will be raising money for.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
Ok, folks, there's a lot going on, so here goes:
Thursday Co-op: We'll continue work on spiritual autobiographies, AND more experimental prayer time. All in one evening, you ask? Indeed, friends, indeed.
Sunday School: business as usual. also, current and upcoming high schoolers should be receiving an invitation in the mail soon.
BYF: We'll be doing some modified yoga and talk about embodiment. Not sure what that means? Good, then come and find out. Also, wear some clothes you can stretch and move in. Check the calendar page for the rest of the BYF schedule.
Yard Sale Fundraiser: June 20th, 8:30AM-2PM. This one's for the folks planning on going to Catalina. Everyone who helps out will be able to use some of the money we make to help offset the trip costs. More info Sunday.
And a few reminders:
*Dodger Night (June 5th) sign ups and $ are due on Sunday!
*If you are 14 and up and want to be a part of the summer study, let me know soon so we know how many folks to plan for!
(find the letter that you should have gotten at home on the Forms page.)
and below, just for fun, is a little Matisyahu for your Tuesday. Try the 2nd video, "Jerusalem."
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
What's shakin' eggs and bacon?
For this week:
Co-op: we'll be making some special additions to our spiritual autobiography projects and try some experimental prayer time. Is this something you want to miss? No, it definitely is not.
Friday Broomball: get $ and forms in and we'll make the trek to Ontario. Arrive at church by 10PM so we can go meet up with the Methodists.
Sunday school: Business as usual.
NO BYF: Not only is it Mother's Day, but Deena and Dale are getting married. So go celebrate something with people you love and we'll see you next week!
And remember to get your sign ups in for the rest of the spring and summer activities!
Lost your form? Download and print it from the Forms page.
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Hello! Hello! Hello!
- This Thursday (the 30th): We'll be making a trip upstairs to the children's programs to help Cindy teach about Tinikling (Filipino Stick Dance). Delightful video here.
- Since it's the first Sunday, BYF will be service here at church.
- Broomball is coming soon and the time has changed! The date is the same (May 8th), but the 10pm time slot got snatched up (!), so Broomball will now be at 11:50PM. I know this is a lot later than originally planned, so please let me know by Thursday the 30th if this changes your ability to go. $ due by May 7th.
- If you have your upcoming games/meets/performances/recital schedule and want to share it with the group, let me know and it can go up on our group calendar so that we can get together a cheering section.
Tuesday April 21st, 2009
Specials this week in the world of FBCR Youth:
- Saturday: Six Flags Day! Meet at church at 9AM. If you still haven't reserved your ticket, I need to know you're coming today!
- Sunday: To celebrate God's creation and Earth Day, we'll take a (short and delightful) hike and picnic on the San Timoteo Canyon Creek Trail. Wear shoes and clothes you can walk in.
- Want to help with the June fundraiser for the Catalina retreat in August? Let me know so we can start planning!
Tuesday April 14th, 2009
Heyo!
Hope everyone had a delightful Easter Sunday and took time to have a moment of silence for our fallen tent.
This week we're back to our regularly scheduled program, Sunday schools, Thursday Co-op and BYF. If you have anything from home you want to incorporate into your spiritual autobiography project for the Co-op, be sure to bring it Thursday.
Also, remember, money for the Six Flags trip on the 25th is due this coming Sunday the 19th.
and that's all folks
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
So here's something you might already know: It's Holy Week. This is the week in the life of the Church (that's the whole worldwide church, not just our little congregation) when we remember, mourn, and then celebrate the suffering, passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Needless to say this is an important week, so here's the schedule for the week:
Thursday: Maundy Thursday- After church supper we'll head upstairs to the service led by the 8:30 worship team. If you've never made it out for this service, you should make a point to stay this year. You won't regret it
Friday: Good Friday- The day we commemorate Jesus' death. The sanctuary will be open for communion.
Sunday: Easter! We'll have an all-grades Sunday school brunch, have a little Easter cookie lesson (very exciting), and then hide eggs around the Fellowship Hall and Gathering room for the 3rd-5th graders to find before 2nd service.
Tuesday March 24th
Calling all musicians!
So some of you have been voicing opinions about wanting to change up some of the music that we do at church. Great idea! So here's your chance: All musical youth who are interested in practicing and playing with some of our young adult musicians should let me know (and what instrument you play) so we can see if this is a viable option. This is a great chance to get to know some other folks, get new music happening in church, and hone your chops with some experienced players and singers.
Tuesday, March 17th
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
For this week:
Thursday Co-op: we'll continue work on building our spiritual autobiographies. Hello self-awareness!
Sunday school: as usual (and with new candy!)
BYF: This week we'll be helping plant the Easter flower beds. Bring some clothes you can get messy. Next week is a 5th Sunday, so we'll have a movie afternoon. More info soon.
Also, there are a lot of opportunities coming up with the region that we can attend including:
Six Flags Day: April 25th, tickets $36 (includes all-you-can-eat picnic and entrance into park)
Dodger Night: June 5th, tickets $10
Youth Gathering during the biennial: June 27th, morning gathering with all youth followed by picnic at FBC Pasadena
Serve the City: August 19th-22nd, mission opportunity in LA
Tuesday, February 25th, 2009
Happy Fat & Shrove Tuesday!
For this lovely ole week:
- This Thursday we'll have the Co-op and we'll be continuing some of the things we started talking about at Winter Retreat. Woot!
- Middle and High School Sunday school will be happening this week! Middle School is in the BYF room & High School in the gathering room (that's the small one).
- BYF is back this week! The Warrens are bringing lunch and we'll get back to working on our tent.
- And finally, we need a couple volunteers to help out this Sunday to read a prayer to mark our 30 Hour Famine. Call if you want to participate and I'll get you a reading part set up.
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Happening this week!
- Winter Retreat: Arrive at church at 5:30pm this Friday the 20th to load up vehicles. Then we'll go to Gourmet Pizza for some dinner and leave for the mountains around 7pm. Make sure you bring warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag and a flashlight! Everyone should also have a more detailed "what to bring" list already. Let me know if you need another one. We'll return sometime early Sunday afternoon.
- For those of you staying in town this weekend, we will have both Middle and High school Sunday school. High schoolers: Hilary and special guest teacher Eric will be leading you this week. Have fun!
- No BYF this week since most of us will still be in the mountains. We'll start up again on Sunday March 1st and get back to building that tent!
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Mystery Dinner Theater Practice Party! Mark your calendars!
Over the next few weeks, those of you who will be involved in our Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser for World Vision (30 Hour Famine) will be receiving your roles as either table actor or servers. Then on Friday, March 6th at 5pm, we'll all gather here at church to eat some pizza, practice parts, work on props and sets, and do a couple of run throughs so we're all set for the event. If you haven't signed up yet, do it soon!
Thursday, february 12th
heeeeeey there!
A few reminders:
- High school sunday school starts this Sunday the 15th! We'll meet with everyone in the BYF room for share/prayer/offering and then move over to the small room for our study
- We will have BYF this Sunday. It's the 3rd Sunday so we'll be helping Dennis with a project here at church. The ladies of the ABW will be bringing lunch
PS: the pic is one of the one's taken by Robert during the famine. More coming soon!
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Hey all you 30 Hour Famine-ers!
We have time on February 15th in both the 8:30am and 11am services to talk about our famine experience. We'll work on what we want to do during that time during the famine, so go ahead and tell your folks and mark your calendars for the 15th!
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Heya!
A little change folks: For our 30 Hour Famine service project, we'll now be headed to Family Service Association here in town instead of going to San Bernardino. Just sos you know.
Also, get those consent forms and permission slips in soon! We'll be continuing the sidewalk chalking this Thursday to continue promoting for the Famine.
See yall then!
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Deadlines are approaching!
Be sure to get those 30 Hour Famine & Winter Retreat permission slips in soon! Not only will you have the chance to meet new folks and get closer to those in our group, but both trips will have lots of time for games, service, and learning. And did I mention that you get to wear a superhero costume for Winter Retreat?
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
Hey everyone!
Just a quick reminder that this week marks the first 3rd Sunday of the month of the year (what?!). That means that starting Sunday, we will have an emphasis throughout all youth programs on service. We're starting very close to home this time around since instead of having our regular BYF meeting, all youth who stay after 2nd service will be expected to come to the annual meeting. As full members of the congregation, both attending and participating in this meeting is your right and responsibility, and also a good way for you to serve your church family.
I'll also have some crochet hooks and yarn on hand if you want to practice while you listen.
See yall soon!
Thursday, January 8th
whooops!
You might have noticed on the packets that got sent home a few weeks ago that the date for the 30 Hour Famine schedule sheet is wrong. The dates are February 6th-7th, not the 16th-17th.
Also, a little preview for Sunday school this week can be found below. See yall soon!
Monday, January 5th
Hello New Year!
A few reminders for yall:
- BYF returns this week on the 11th! We'll be doing a little rearranging of the room, so come on out!
- Thursday night Co-op also returns this week on the 8th. We'll finish up our bag of plastic bags tutorial. Don't forget your crochet hooks!
- If you haven't received or returned the various things in your packet, do it soon! I need the surveys and the retreat and 30 Hour Famine permission slips.
Tuesday, December 30th
Hey everybody,
Just a reminder that we do have Sunday school this coming Sunday the 4th, but we will not have BYF. BYF starts up again on the 11th.
Happy New Year people! Have a good one, see yall Sunday, and here's a little something to tide you over until we meet again.
December 16th, 2008
flyer for the ABCLA winter retreat. Check it out.
December 12th, 2009
Times they are a changin'!
That's right, we've moved the date for the mystery dinner fundraiser to Friday, March 13th. This will give us plenty of time to practice and make sets and props and the like. This also means that there's still time to get involved! So if the January date was coming too soon for you too, relax. We'll check in on Sunday and make sure the new date works for everyone.
In short: whoohooo!
December 11th, 2009
So, this coming Sunday is the 3rd in Lent. Around here, that means we focus on the idea of JOY. Which begs the question: what are you joyful about this advent season? In BYF we'll be having a special advent communion service during which we'll be able to celebrate the ability to be together as we wait for Jesus. As you finish out this week, think about the times you are joyful throughout the day, and then thanks the people and circumstances that make that joy possible for you. Also, check out the video below for a little joyful advent music from Alison Krauss.
see you all tonight!
December 9th, 2008
Mark your calendar!
Thursday. Two days from now. The 11th.
Come for church supper at 5:30pm and then stay for a mystery dinner planning meeting. This is the meeting when we assign roles and other responsibilities, so make sure you can make it to this one! Added bonus: it's birthday night, so there'll be pretty hats and cake galore. What more could you really want from a Thursday?
P.S. why the turkey, you ask? I say, why not the turkey?
November 20th, 2008
Did you know that this Sunday is Christ the King Sunday? Never heard of it? No problem. Click on Jesus for a better idea of what this day is for, and then bring any thoughts you have on that to Sunday School and BYF this week.
November 17th, 2008
Coming soon to a youth room near you: a bulletin tree. That's right, people. Instead of the traditional bulletin board, we are moving to a bulletin tree format for all new notifications, posters, reminders, and volunteer assignments that will be posted in the BYF room. Confused? Good, then come by the room and see what I'm talking about.
November 14th, 2008
Heeeey people! There is now a bag outside my office door for depositing (clean) used plastic shopping bags. We'll be learning to cut them into strips and crochet them to make our own MamaEarth friendly bags (and other things) for the next few weeks during the Thursday Night Co-op. Feel free to drop them off any time, and stay for some Red Vines, if you're so inclined.
November 12th, 2008
Heeeeeeey everybody! Just a reminder- we'll start sign-ups for the Mystery Dinner Theater (January 16th) fundraiser and the ABCLA Winter Retreat (February 20th-22nd) this week! Check your calendars and bring any questions you have on Sunday.
November 10th, 2008
Whooohooo! We now have a Photobucket group account for pictures and video. When new pics are available, a link will appear in the multimedia page. This will take you to the Photobucket website where you can enter the password and view the album. Get those pretty picture smiles ready, people! (Hint: this means you should not be smiling like Eric is in this photo. Eeeeek!) The password will be distributed this week at the Thursday Night Co-op and at Sunday School and BYF.
November 5th, 2008
Just a little reminder to keep up with your World Mission Offering coin boxes. Everyone should have gotten a coin box and an offering calendar. If you don't have one yet, be sure to grab one this Sunday in Sunday school. There will be a stack in the BYF room. Check out their website if you need a little more info or inspiration.
Hidee y'all!
Welcome to the brand spanking new website for the youth group of The First Baptist Church of Redlands, CA. This is a way for us to stay connected during the week and stay updated on all the goings-on around here. Check back often!
