Casting Crowns/Ranger's Game

Our trip takes off this Saturday. Notice the change it time of our departure. 2:00 PM instead of 3:00 PM. Bring snacks and drinks for the ride up and back. Also, money for more snacks and such for our trip home as well as during the concert and souvenirs for the game. The all you can eat portion is for the game only. See you this Saturday @ 2:00 PM. Oh, and don;t plan to be home until sometime between 12:00 AM and 2:00 AM. Late trip!

ParentLink Newsletter

This Sunday, May 31st we will have a brand new publication out on the foyer table for all parents of kids in the youth group. The ParentLink newsletter offers helpful insight in to the world of teens today. I will publish one of these each month. Please, pick up one copy per family and hold on to it because each month's calendar will be printed on the back of each newsletter. Tear off that calendar and hang it on the fridge for quick access to that months events. Always remember, that we add to and take away often so stay tuned! We all realize and know that parenting today is a great challenge but it is also a great honor! I pray that this short newsletter will aid us in our responsibility as parents. God bless!

Camp Pine Springs Details

It is hard to believe that we are only about 2 weeks away from our summer camp! WOW! With that being said, here are a few details that might be helpful to you as you plan for our trip.

• We will leave Sat., June 13th, at 1:00 PM to head to Lubbock where we will spend the night at Greenlawn C of C in their youth room area. There will be no showers but plenty of restroom space to wash a face or an armpit or two! So please bring a sleeping bag for that night.
• Shorts are obviously allowed since it is so hot during the day but at a mid-thigh to finger tip length. Please pay attention to this one Ian, Derek, Coby and Michael!
• There will be a banquet on Friday night. It usually has a theme. I don't know what that is as of now but when I do I will let you know. Usually, the kids are encouraged to dress the part. Lots of fun!
• The kids are put in cabins based on age. Like last year, I expect our kids will have at least one of our others kids in the cabin with them.
  
• No cell phones will work up there but there is a land line phone # that you can contact in case of emergencies. That number is on the website.
• Saturday we will be up by 7:00 AM and should be ready to leave by 8:30 Mountain time. Our trip by map google maps says it will take us around 9 hours. So tack on another hour and probably sometime around 8:00 PM or so.
• Also, the kids are encouraged to wear long pants at night because it is so chilly. In fact, the kids are usually sent back to their cabins for long pants after dinner for our devo time. If it is like last year, we were under a burn ban and could not even warm by the fire. As of now, no burn ban this year. YEAH! But, still pretty chilly at night!
• The kids will need to bring their toiletries, blankets, sheets, shorts, t-shirts, long pants, sweatshirts, hat for sun, hat for warmth, sunscreen, etc. The kids can bring their cell phones and game systems but I will have them leave both on the bus when we arrive. Also, remember the banquet. Even if they choose to not dress the part they still will want to bring a nicer pair of pants and a shirt for the banquet.
• Also make sure they bring their Bibles and there is no swimming there so no need for a swimming suit.
  
• I'm sure I have missed many things. Please email me or give me a call with questions.
  

Refresh Tonight! Impact Part2

Tonight is the second part of our series on our Impact on others. Tonight we will take a look at a lady who is a little hesitant to live out her beliefs with fear of offending others. I think we might all find we can relate! Also, remember that if your going to the Ranger's game your money is due tonight! $31. Oh, and one more thing, thank you for your attentiveness Sunday night during SNL. We needed to discuss and address somethings and I feel like we made some strides. Keep in mind, life is hard, but love conquers all things! We have got to learn to love each other more and more everyday. No exceptions, no lines drawn, no favorites, just love for all. It's called agape! It's a love from God showered down upon us to spread to each other. 1 Corinthians 13! Read it and live it! Love you guys!