Be Strong and Courageous

What a great night last night as we continued our series on Joshua and his life of courage and strength found only in God. We have concentrated on Phil 4:13. “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” -Philippians 4:13. Wow, what a bold statement!! All things? What does that mean for you and me? What is it that has seemed impossible for you to overcome? What is it that has seemed impossible to bear? What is it that has seemed impossible, period? Have we looked at it through this verse before? Man, it says that we can do this thing through Him who gives me strength! Praise God! Give it to Him! Last night we took a look at the giants in our lives. Just like the story of Joshua and the explores who were sent into the Promise Land only to report that there were great giants there and that although it was everything God said it would be there was no way they could overcome the giants! They actually got together and wished they were back in Egypt or even dead instead of facing these giants! That is crazy! Or is it? How many times have we encountered giants in our lives and felt the trembling and fear. Be strong and courageous! God can and will deliver you!

Gear Up!-Trek Details to Start Pouring In

OK, with Wednesday having come and gone so has the deadline for Trek so now we are set with our crew for this year. I still have two on the list to confirm but as of now our crew consists of 10 of us including me. So, first of all remember July 19th will be here soon, very soon, so start training now. I say that mainly for myself! HA! Second, remember that the first payment is due this Sunday of $95. Yeah, I know, that's soon but it is also the first of the month, the best time to try and start our payment schedule. Remind your parents. I will soon have medical release forms and such for you to begin to fill out. I will also have details about the need for measurements for fitting you to the gear we will rent so stay tuned!! I am pumped!

LTC- Last Minute Details

Hi everyone! Here are the details that I mentioned that I would post Sunday morning during announcements. Please give Darla or I a call or shoot us an email if you have any questions.

• Bus is leaving Friday @ 11:15 AM- Eat before you come or grab a bite and eat it on the way
• Families or individuals (those coming without parents) need to bring money to help pay for pizza Friday night and for dinner Saturday night
• We will be eating @ Fuddruckers Saturday night
• Breakfast Saturday morning will be in a room to be announced from 8:30-9:30 AM.
• Each family will be responsible for loading up your own stuff and having out of your room by checkout time which is 12:00 PM
• Debbie Woosley has offered to be available @ 11:30 AM to meet folks down stairs to put some of their stuff in her van until we can transfer things over to the Church bus or other vehicles.
• If you signed up for Art remember to bring your art with you to turn in Friday when we arrive.
• Remember that we are schedule to have our presentation and awards next Sunday night, April 19th at Church. We will need to display all pre-convention items in the foyer and all participants will have opportunity to preform Sunday night. Awards will be given following our presentation.
  

Summer's Comin'!!

Man, when May hits look out!! We have some exciting things to look forward to this summer! Stay tuned to this blog for a summer planner of events to be published soon! You won't want to miss it! Concerts, work camps, summer camp, trek, fun trips, mystery trips... just to name a few! :)

LTC Details

Reminder, that if you plan to go to the youth rally this Sunday you need to make sure your coaches are aware. I think that most groups will still be meeting for practice since so many are involved in LTC and not in the youth group. Also, remind your parents that the $50 is due for the hotel rooms.

Coffee Fellowship this Sunday- Bring your breakfast!

Just a reminder that we are signed-up to provide the breakfast items for this Sunday morning and the next for the kick-off of our coffee fellowship. So please remember to ask your moms to make their special recipe sausage rolls and cinnamon rolls or just remind them that you need to make a run to Walmart! See you at 9:00 AM!

Youth Rally this Sunday Night!

Remember, no SNL this Sunday night due to the youth rally in Wichita Falls @ Edgemere. We will plan to leave the Church at 2:15 in order to make it on time. Also, make sure that you bring along a belt for one of the activities that they have planned and money for Starbucks and convenient store stops. Now, if Jamie is in labor, or out of labor, because bambino is here, I and/or we probably won't be going. SO stay tuned...