Showing posts with label North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. 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!"
Monday, June 8, 2009
Eastview Parent Weekly, June 7-13, 2009
Dear Parents,
This website will be the main source of information over the next few months. I’ll make every effort to update that website by Tuesdays through the summer.
“Change is Coming”:
Upcoming Dates
June 10 (this Wednesday) is “Celebration”, our final youth group night for the year. We’ll be meeting at the home of Betty Dickerson, one of our youth leaders, in Alburnett. There will be a caravan leaving Eastview promptly at 5:30pm and we’ll be back at Eastview by 8:30pm. Guys-bring chips and snacks, gals-bring a salad or dessert.
June 14-19 is middle school camp week #1 at our camp, North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have for this camp:
John Mulholland 3, Spencer Kiley, Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, Ryan Carmody, Kyle Hoback, Kyle’s friend Matt, and Kelli Williams
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. With the 4 leaders going, our van is 3 seats away from being full. Our church van will be departing Eastview next Sunday afternoon between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon, and will be driven by Kent Speake. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Friday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
June 28-July 3 is our Kansas Mission Trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday, June 28, and return by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. I have the following students registered:
Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland 3, Tyler Wright, and Ryan Carmody.
July 5-11 is our high school camp week at North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have so far:
Nate Mulholland, Sam Holley, Jenai Holley, and Heidi Dickerson.
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. Our church van will be departing Eastview Sunday afternoon, July 5 between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Saturday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
July 26-August 1 is our senior high conference in Carbondale Illinois. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday July 26 and return to Eastview mid- to late- afternoon on Saturday August 1. More details coming soon.
Wednesday August 26 is our Fall kick-off. We’ll have more details in the coming months.
Sunday August 31 will be our first high school youth group night. We are finalizing start times.
Wednesday September 2 will be our first middle school youth group night. We are still finalizing start times.
Have a great summer!!
This website will be the main source of information over the next few months. I’ll make every effort to update that website by Tuesdays through the summer.
“Change is Coming”:
- Our ministry team met this weekend, and has decided to pursue splitting our youth group. This was a unanimous decision by the 10 people in attendance. While the final decision will be made at our July ministry team meeting, our senior high youth group will meet on Sunday evenings from 6-8pm, and our middle school youth group will continue to meet on Wednesday nights, from 6:30-8pm. There are a few details that remain to be nailed down, and we’ll be meeting in July and at our ministry team retreat in August to finalize those details.
- We are still taking questions and concerns about this. Please direct them to me.
Upcoming Dates
June 10 (this Wednesday) is “Celebration”, our final youth group night for the year. We’ll be meeting at the home of Betty Dickerson, one of our youth leaders, in Alburnett. There will be a caravan leaving Eastview promptly at 5:30pm and we’ll be back at Eastview by 8:30pm. Guys-bring chips and snacks, gals-bring a salad or dessert.
June 14-19 is middle school camp week #1 at our camp, North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have for this camp:
John Mulholland 3, Spencer Kiley, Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, Ryan Carmody, Kyle Hoback, Kyle’s friend Matt, and Kelli Williams
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. With the 4 leaders going, our van is 3 seats away from being full. Our church van will be departing Eastview next Sunday afternoon between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon, and will be driven by Kent Speake. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Friday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
June 28-July 3 is our Kansas Mission Trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday, June 28, and return by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. I have the following students registered:
Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland 3, Tyler Wright, and Ryan Carmody.
July 5-11 is our high school camp week at North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have so far:
Nate Mulholland, Sam Holley, Jenai Holley, and Heidi Dickerson.
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. Our church van will be departing Eastview Sunday afternoon, July 5 between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Saturday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
July 26-August 1 is our senior high conference in Carbondale Illinois. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday July 26 and return to Eastview mid- to late- afternoon on Saturday August 1. More details coming soon.
Wednesday August 26 is our Fall kick-off. We’ll have more details in the coming months.
Sunday August 31 will be our first high school youth group night. We are finalizing start times.
Wednesday September 2 will be our first middle school youth group night. We are still finalizing start times.
Have a great summer!!
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!
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