Showing posts with label NEICSC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NEICSC. Show all posts
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Early Summer Update
I thought I’d just give you a brief update of the goings-on for our ministry over the next few months.
Here are a few pictures of “Big Purple” (our van) and our newest purchase, a 6’ x 8’ trailer:
Speaking of events:
LAST WEEK was Middle School Camp for 9 of our students. We talked about the concept of thirst and water as found throughout scripture. Specifically, we talked about the Exodus from Egypt and how the Israelites were constantly thirsting for water, we talked about Noah and the Ark, King David and his “mighty men” bringing him water from a well in Jerusalem and then Paul “being poured out like a drink offering” in Philippians 2.
NEXT WEEK (June 28-July 3) is our second mission trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’re taking 6 of our middle school students (Ryan Carmody, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland, Tyler Wright, Beth Frederick and Brianna Scott) and 3 adults (Kathy Thomas, Rob Frederick and me). We’ll leave early next Sunday morning and be home by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. For our devotional times, we’ll be talking about the 10 Commandments and how God desires our obedience to His Law as a way to honor and love Him.
THE WEEK AFTER (JULY 5-11) is our high school week of camp. As of right now, we have 4 high school students going (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Nathan Mulholland and Heidi Dickerson) and one adult (me). We’ll be focusing on chapter 4 from the Gospel of John and how Jesus truly meets all of our needs. He knows everything about us and simply wants us to allow Him to fill us. It’s going to be a great week!
FINALLY, JULY 26-AUGUST 1 is our high school summer conference trip to CIY MOVE on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Illinois. We have 12 students (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Katie Mulholland, Nathan Mulholland, Brittany Kiley, Ashley Heald, Heidi Dickerson, Amanda Williams, Courtney Des Forge, Kayla Buffington, Nickie Smith, Breanna Smith) and 4 adults (Betty Dickerson, Monna Kreher, Steve Novak and me). This year, the focus will be on following God where He leads, and He always leads us close to Him.
AUGUST will find our team re-tooling and preparing for the BIG CHANGE to a “Two-Night” youth group model in September. We’ll be moving our high school night to Sundays and middle school night will remain on Wednesdays. Also in August, we’ll have our ministry team retreat to get away, plan, recap and train our youth workers.
As you can see, I’ll be out of the office much of the summer, and when I am in Cedar Rapids, my time will be spent with my family. If you need to get in touch with me, the best way will be through my cell phone (319-389-5384). I’ll also be using our parent website for some “on the spot” event updates (especially during Kansas and CIY-our camp has dial-up!), so be sure to check that out a few times during the summer.
As always, our ministry covets your prayers. We’ll be putting a mile or 2 on big purple, and God will be speaking to many of our students in ways they have not heard. Don’t forget our sponsors; these events leave them tired, mentally, spiritually and physically, and God speaks to them, too.
Look for another update in 3 weeks!
Here are a few pictures of “Big Purple” (our van) and our newest purchase, a 6’ x 8’ trailer:
Speaking of events:
LAST WEEK was Middle School Camp for 9 of our students. We talked about the concept of thirst and water as found throughout scripture. Specifically, we talked about the Exodus from Egypt and how the Israelites were constantly thirsting for water, we talked about Noah and the Ark, King David and his “mighty men” bringing him water from a well in Jerusalem and then Paul “being poured out like a drink offering” in Philippians 2.
NEXT WEEK (June 28-July 3) is our second mission trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’re taking 6 of our middle school students (Ryan Carmody, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland, Tyler Wright, Beth Frederick and Brianna Scott) and 3 adults (Kathy Thomas, Rob Frederick and me). We’ll leave early next Sunday morning and be home by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. For our devotional times, we’ll be talking about the 10 Commandments and how God desires our obedience to His Law as a way to honor and love Him.
THE WEEK AFTER (JULY 5-11) is our high school week of camp. As of right now, we have 4 high school students going (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Nathan Mulholland and Heidi Dickerson) and one adult (me). We’ll be focusing on chapter 4 from the Gospel of John and how Jesus truly meets all of our needs. He knows everything about us and simply wants us to allow Him to fill us. It’s going to be a great week!
FINALLY, JULY 26-AUGUST 1 is our high school summer conference trip to CIY MOVE on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Illinois. We have 12 students (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Katie Mulholland, Nathan Mulholland, Brittany Kiley, Ashley Heald, Heidi Dickerson, Amanda Williams, Courtney Des Forge, Kayla Buffington, Nickie Smith, Breanna Smith) and 4 adults (Betty Dickerson, Monna Kreher, Steve Novak and me). This year, the focus will be on following God where He leads, and He always leads us close to Him.
AUGUST will find our team re-tooling and preparing for the BIG CHANGE to a “Two-Night” youth group model in September. We’ll be moving our high school night to Sundays and middle school night will remain on Wednesdays. Also in August, we’ll have our ministry team retreat to get away, plan, recap and train our youth workers.
As you can see, I’ll be out of the office much of the summer, and when I am in Cedar Rapids, my time will be spent with my family. If you need to get in touch with me, the best way will be through my cell phone (319-389-5384). I’ll also be using our parent website for some “on the spot” event updates (especially during Kansas and CIY-our camp has dial-up!), so be sure to check that out a few times during the summer.
As always, our ministry covets your prayers. We’ll be putting a mile or 2 on big purple, and God will be speaking to many of our students in ways they have not heard. Don’t forget our sponsors; these events leave them tired, mentally, spiritually and physically, and God speaks to them, too.
Look for another update in 3 weeks!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
HELP! My Kids Just Got Back From...CAMP/CIY/Mission Trip
Thanks to Twitter, I found a GREAT blog post about how to respond to your kids when they get home from a youth trip...
"When your camper gets home, I suggest you do three things:
"When your camper gets home, I suggest you do three things:
1. Let them sleep. Let them sleep a lot.
Fatigue is an enemy and they'll be at their best when they have had some rest.
2. Don't tap the brake.
Fight any temptation you may have to "temper" their enthusiasm for Christ. Even if they make bold and unusual statements like, "I'm going to win all my friends to Christ," or "I'm going to start carrying my Bible to school with me." Even then, don't yield to your temptation to suggest they calm down, slow down or lower their expectations. Let them dream. Let them step-up to a new level of devotion and commitment. Let them feel your support - even when they're attempting something that can only happen if Almighty God steps in and makes it so. (Because Almighty God just might!)
3. Say, "That's great," or "That's awesome," a lot.
When they tell you a story about camp, say, "Tell me more about that." When they talk about the steps they took toward Christ, say, "That's wonderful. I'm proud of you." Your encouragement means more to them than mine. Your encouragement means more to them than the encouragement of their camp counselors. Encourage them - and watch them grow!"
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Camp Week Correcction
I inadvertently missed a week of camp in my email yesterday.
3rd/4th Grade Camp is June 28-July 1.
Cost if paid before June 1st: $95
Cost if paid after June 1st: $120
Sorry about that!
3rd/4th Grade Camp is June 28-July 1.
Cost if paid before June 1st: $95
Cost if paid after June 1st: $120
Sorry about that!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Eastview Parent Weekly-April 12-18
I hope that you all had a great Easter weekend.
This is the “busy summer ahead” edition.
CIY Summer Conference-High School Students
Kansas Mission Trip-Middle School Students
Summer camp dates and cost-for all students
Date
June 14-19 6th-8th Grade #1
By June 1st cost $155
After June 1st $180
(I am at this camp week)
June 21-24 4th-5th Grade
By June 1st cost $95
After June 1st $120
June 26-27 2nd-3rd Grade
By June 1st cost $35
After June 1st cost $45
(Parent goes with child)
July 5-11 High School
Before June 1st cost $185
After June 1st cost $210(I am at this camp week)
July 12-17 6th-8th Grade
Before June 1st cost $155
After June 1st cost $180
July 19-23 5th-6th Grade Camp
Before June 1st cost $125
After June 1st cost $150
This week at youth group and e-klub, we’ll be handing out camp brochures and registration packets. If your son or daughter is planning on going to camp this summer, would you please give me a heads-up? Scholarship applications for MS week 1 (June 14-19) are due THIS Sunday (April 19). High school week scholarship applications are due by Sunday, May 10.
Have a great week!
This is the “busy summer ahead” edition.
CIY Summer Conference-High School Students
- This morning, I registered 15 people for our upcoming high school trip. If you do not see the name of your student on this list, and they are supposed to be, I need to know immediately. As of this morning, there were only 240 spots left.
- Here’s who got registered:
- Student List: Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Brittany Kiley, Katie Mulholland, Nathan Mulholland, Amanda Williams, Nickie Smith, Breanna Smith, Dillon Bisig, Heidi Dickerson, Courtney Des Forge, Kayla Buffington.
- Adult List: Betty Dickerson, John Mulholland, Steve Novak
- $50 deposit is due NEXT Wednesday night (the 22nd) along with the registration forms. Scholarship applications are due no later than June 1, but I’d sure like to know earlier than that if you are going to apply for help. All of these forms are available on the parent website.
Kansas Mission Trip-Middle School Students
- Registrations and $35 deposit are due no later than April 29th.
- Scholarship applications are due no later than Sunday, May 3.
- Please join us at 5:45!
- Final Youth Group meeting for Summer
Summer camp dates and cost-for all students
Date
June 14-19 6th-8th Grade #1
By June 1st cost $155
After June 1st $180
(I am at this camp week)
June 21-24 4th-5th Grade
By June 1st cost $95
After June 1st $120
June 26-27 2nd-3rd Grade
By June 1st cost $35
After June 1st cost $45
(Parent goes with child)
July 5-11 High School
Before June 1st cost $185
After June 1st cost $210(I am at this camp week)
July 12-17 6th-8th Grade
Before June 1st cost $155
After June 1st cost $180
July 19-23 5th-6th Grade Camp
Before June 1st cost $125
After June 1st cost $150
This week at youth group and e-klub, we’ll be handing out camp brochures and registration packets. If your son or daughter is planning on going to camp this summer, would you please give me a heads-up? Scholarship applications for MS week 1 (June 14-19) are due THIS Sunday (April 19). High school week scholarship applications are due by Sunday, May 10.
Have a great week!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Eastview Parent Weekly, March 22-28
Dear Parents,
Here are some important dates that you should be aware of...
March 28th (this Saturday) 10am-Noon
April 10 & 11 9:30-11:30pm
April 22nd
April 24th-25th
April 29th
Summer camp dates and cost
Date By June 1st cost After June 1st
June 14-19 6th-8th Grade #1 $155 $180
(I am at this camp week)
June 21-24 4th-5th Grade $95 $120
June 26-27 2nd-3rd Grade $35 $45
(Parent goes with child)
July 5-11 High School $185 $210
(I am at this camp week)
July 12-17 6th-8th Grade #2 $155 $180
July 19-23 5th-6th Grade Camp $125 $150
As above, students wishing to use scholarship funds must register by the early-bird (June 1st) date. I’ll post the registration form on the website as soon as I get them from camp.
Be sure to check our parent’s website for frequent lesson updates, as well as all the forms, registration sheets, pictures that you can handle!
Have a great week!
Here are some important dates that you should be aware of...
March 28th (this Saturday) 10am-Noon
- Kansas Mission Trip meeting for students and their parents
- This for those entering grades 6-9 for the 2009-2010 school year
- You can see a recap video of last years trip here.
April 10 & 11 9:30-11:30pm
- Kernels Stadium Fundraiser
- We need 10-15 students and adults to clean quickly and thoroughly
April 22nd
- $50 CIY Summer Conference Deposit and Registration Forms due
- This is for students entering grades 9-12 for the 2009-2010 school year and 2009 graduates
- Registration Forms are up. Just click on the link to the right
April 24th-25th
- 30 Hour Famine
- Details at the right
April 29th
- $35 Kansas Mission Trip Deposit and Registrations Forms due for early-bird trip cost of $150
- From April 30-May 20 the trip cost is $200/student
- Students wishing to use scholarship funds MUST register by the early-bird date
Summer camp dates and cost
Date By June 1st cost After June 1st
June 14-19 6th-8th Grade #1 $155 $180
(I am at this camp week)
June 21-24 4th-5th Grade $95 $120
June 26-27 2nd-3rd Grade $35 $45
(Parent goes with child)
July 5-11 High School $185 $210
(I am at this camp week)
July 12-17 6th-8th Grade #2 $155 $180
July 19-23 5th-6th Grade Camp $125 $150
As above, students wishing to use scholarship funds must register by the early-bird (June 1st) date. I’ll post the registration form on the website as soon as I get them from camp.
Be sure to check our parent’s website for frequent lesson updates, as well as all the forms, registration sheets, pictures that you can handle!
Have a great week!
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