Updates from the youthroom

2010-09-27T09:38:00.001-07:00

Children’s and Youth Ministry
SO MUCH is happening in children’s and youth ministry it will make your head spin. Please take time and read through all that is happening – you don’t want to miss ANYTHING.
Children’s Ministry – Michelle and Tracy are continuing to lead “I Love My Bible” and the reports of the kids are outstanding. I love hearing Claire talking about the verses she has memorized and she and others are quickly learning ALL the books of the BIBLE. They will be singing for us soon and I can’t wait to hear.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS now for Trunk or Treat – Sunday, Oct. 31st. This is going to be a church wide event, open to the community and YOU will want to be a part. IF you would like to reserve a space to park your vehicle and hand out Halloween treats contact Sondra Ladd ASAP.
Kids Worship and Wonder orientation. I AM SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that we will be kicking off our Children’s Worship and Wonder program Sunday, Nov. 7st. The first two Sunday’s will be orientation Sundays and parents are encouraged to attend with your chidren (parents of 3-6 year olds on Nov. and 7-12 year olds Nov. 14th). There will be no Kids Own Worship throughout the month of Oct. HOWEVER PLEASE DON’T FRET. There will be awesome surprises and activities to help children enjoy the adult worship service – we want you to be a part of hearing the faith stories of people within our congregation. It is going to be AWESOME.
Youth News - Youth are encouraged to attend morning worship services and sit together throughout the month of the Oct. This Sunday we will be going for breakfast and Sunday School at Panera. Be at the church at 10:00.
Sunday is initiation Sunday – Chi Rho youth will meet immediately following the first service. We will enjoy lunch and then play extremely messy games. Bring your grubby clothes AND A TOWEL. Be ready to get down and dirty. Friends are expected – bring them to worship with you Sunday morning. CYF initiation will begin at 5:00. Wear nice clothes and be at the church ON TIME. We will be back at the church no later than 8:30pm.
PIE MAKING – Parents of children and youth and youth 6-12 grade will be assembling apple pies on Sunday, Oct. 10th immediately following the Contemporary Service. (Bring a sack lunch or plan to grab a quick meal). We need all available help. This is fund raiser helps provide summer camp scholarships for every student who attends camps, conferences or mission trips, WE NEED EVERYONE TO HELP. Pies will be available for sale between 2 and 4 on a first come first serve basis. Pre orders are currently being taken. Contact Sheri Gum @ 377-1851.

2010-08-30T08:33:00.000-07:00

Children’s and Youth Ministry News
WHAT’S UP??!!!!!
Lots of exciting stuff is on the verge in children’s and youth ministry. PLEASE take time to read through and PLUG in. You don’t want your kids to miss out on the great stuff getting ready to happen. Here’s what to look for:
WNF – kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 8th and it is going to be AMAZING. Here is what is in store for children and youth.
PreSchool-2nd grade – Faith Factory – “I LOVE MY BIBLE” series. Led by Tracy Freeman and Michelle Schaecher. All participants will receive a CD the first day of class with a song that will help teach the books of the Old and New Testament in a fun and exciting way. We’ll be singing the song every week in class (the song is produced by the song writers at Dry Gulch, so you know you’re gonna love it J). Mid way through the course each child will receive their very own children’s version bible AND at the conclusion of the course all participants will receive a “I Love My Bible” t shirt. The great stuff you’ll be getting isn’t even the best part – the great stuff you be learning is. Not only will be you learning to sing all the books of the Bible, you will be learning some amazing stuff about God’s amazing word and you’ll be doing it through object lessons, games and crafts. I WANNA COME. Don’t miss out – this is gonna be some good stuff.
3-5th grade – JYF – will be led by Diana and Wade Watkins. They will once again be using Grapple curriculum. Grapple lessons allow preteens to dig into the Bible and grapple with faith and life issues. Weekly challenges will dare preteens to apply what they’ve learned in simple, effective ways. AND BEST OF ALL, participants will have access to your own online community for YOUR class. You will be able to connect with one another online…and Grapple – safely and easily. MyGrapple.com gets kids plugged into Bible lessons. It’s packed with clues and upcoming lessons, discussion starters, games and polls for participants to vote about what activities they want to do in future lessons. Partipants will be able to post God sightings, send prayer requests, care cards and messages to each other. If you are in the 3-5th grade you are NOT going to want to miss JYF sessions this year.
Chi Rho/CYF Youth – Rick and Sondra Ladd will be leading “Gospel Journey”. Seven students, six days, one unforgettable journey. What happens when you bring together seven unlikely strangers, throw them right in the middle of the Rocky Mountains and take them on a journey through the gospel message as it unfolds throughout the story of the Bible? Raw, raw and riveting discussions, an emotional breakdown or two and a few shocking surprises! This unscripted reality series unleashes seven very different students on one unforgettable quest, to understand the gospel message straight from the pages of Scripture. Extreme challenges like white water rafting, and rock climbing combined with powerful illustrations from nature and real life lead these students on a journey toward Jesus in an edgy and relevant way. Can’t see where this journey will take all of US. We’ll all be talking about this a lot – be there to add your opinion to the mix.
AND WE AREN’T DONE YET!!!!
Sunday, Sept. 12th will be our youth kickoff at Boomer Lake. (Grades 6-12) There will be the usual great food and an opportunity to fill out all your annual forms and papers. A chance to have your beautiful photo on the youth room wall for the entire year AND some new fun added to the mix. Mark your calendars – parents are encouraged to attend as well. If you have digital cameras please bring them along (I need help photographing small groups). Bring your friends and be ready to start of the youth year right.
Sondra’s Lunch schedule – Tuesday Middle School, Wednesday High School lunch at FCC, Thursday Junior High. Watch for me!!!!!
OFFICIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTION SUNDAY IS SEPT. 12TH. NEW CLASSES AND TEACHERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PreSchool-1st Grade, Sara Bailey, Garden Room; 2nd-5th Grade Wendy Stookey, upstairs classroom; Chi Rho (6th-8th grade) Sharon Gober, upstairs classroom; CYF (9th-12th grade) Anita Young, Youth Room.
STILL MORE GOING ON
I am very excited to announce Oct. 3rd will mark the beginning of a new worship program for FCC children. Children’s Worship and Wonder will be introduced. Parents are invited to attend an orientation session during the month of Oct. so YOU know how that program works. I promise you will be as excited as I am about this new opportunity for children’s worship. The children’s worship and wonder room will be set up in the 1-2nd grade Sunday School classroom. For this reason we will be trying a new combination for the Sunday School classes. PreK-1st Grade will meet with teacher Sara Bailey in the Garden Room; 2nd-5th grade will meet with teacher Wendy Stookey in the upstairs classroom. Children’s Worship and Wonder will be a work in progress and YOU will want to be involved. Opportunities for involvement include: teen (9th grade and up) guides and assistants (must attend a training session) and story tellers (9th grade through adult). We will need to acquire many story boxes for worship, another way to participate is to purchase items for a story box. A detailed list will be available soon. All donated story boxes will be marked with the name of the contributors.
OTHER EXCITING STUFF TO WATCH FOR
Mission Camp Reunion – Sunday, Sept. 18th. Details TBA
Girls Stuff Retreat – Details TBA
6th Grade/9th Grade initiation – Details TBA
FOOTBALL PARKING SATURDAY, SEPT. 4TH – Audrey Memmott, Nicole Gum, Elizabeth Dempsey, Makayla Levings, Gavin Guthrie and Garrett Guthrie. Make sure you are here at 2:00 (don’t be late). Someone needs to drop you off and pick you up – there are no parking spots available. You will need to stay until 6:00pm. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, etc. If you have questions or are unable to fulfill your commitment PLEASE notify me ASAP.

2010-08-23T09:05:00.001-07:00

Thanks so much to everyone who attended the Summer Highlight Services Sunday. We hope it gave you a little insight into the amazing summer our children, youth and sponsors at FCC experienced. Thanks also to the youth who shared their camp stories and experiences and helped present the service, YOU ARE AMAZING.
We had a great turnout at the children/parents/youth meeting. In case you missed it here are the details.
EVERYONE who will attend a Summer camp, conference or mission trip MUST work 8 hours of football or basketball parking to receive a ½ paid scholarship. If you did not get signed up to work football parking contact Rick or Sondra Ladd. Please remember there is NO parking available for workers – you must have someone drop you off and pick you up.
Mark your calendars now for the upcoming events and activities:
Sondra’s lunch with the students schedule: Tuesday – Middle School; Wednesday High School lunch @ FCC; Thursday – Junior High. Watch for me at the Middle School and Junior High, it takes a while to learn where you sit – High School students and friends are invited to lunch @ FCC each Wednesday – hop to see you there.
Wednesday – Sept. 8th WNF Kick Off - Faith Factory for children Pre K-2nd Grade; JYF for youth 3-5th grade, Connect for youth 6th-12th grade. Watch for details to be posted soon.
Youth Kickoff – Sept. 12th – Boomer Lake – cookout, photos, sign up and releases . All youth grades 6th-12th. Parents are encouraged to attend. 5:00- ??? (Youth kickoff will mark the beginning of youth meetings each Sunday night 5-7:30 for middle school – high school youth).
We are also planning to begin a new children’s worship program. Kick off goal is Sunday, Oct. 3rd. Parents will be invited to attend one Sunday throughout the month of Oct. to get an idea of how Children’s Worship and Wonder works. We are very excited about this program and know the children and parents are going to LOVE attending weekly worship. Watch for details and information.
I know that the start of school marks the beginning of lots of extra curricular activities. Please remember to make God a priority in your families schedule. We don’t expect that you will attend EVERY meeting, event or activity but please sit down and determine the ones that best meet your families schedule and needs and plan to encourage your children and youth to attend regularly. Options include Sunday School classes for children PreSchool – 12th grade; Children’s Worship Pre-School – 12 yrs. ; Faith Factory; JYF; Connect and Chi Rho and CYF Youth Meetings. Hope to see you all OFTEN.

CYF Mission Camp/Disney Information

2010-07-19T09:08:00.000-07:00

Mission camp information

We will be checking into the Residence Inn Sunday, July 25th @ 5:30pm. Please be in the lobby at that time.

You do not need to pack bedding. We have also waved the dress code because of the heat wave HOWEVER – make sure you wear appropriate shorts for the Adventure Course – knee length would be best – whatever you have will hike up two inches with the harness. Also make sure that no bra straps are showing at any time. Remember to wear your swim suit underneath our clothing on Monday morning. (I will remind you again at the Residence Inn, just be prepared).

Packing List for Mission Camp

Cool Comfortable Clothing – enough for 5 days
Closed toes shoes *You must have closed toed shoes for the Obstacle Course and work sites
Swim Suit
Toiletries
Sandals
Gangsta gear for Wednesday night
Small amount of spending money for snacks and drinks
Pillow and additional blanket if desired (with such a large group they may run short on these items at the hotel)

No cell phones on the worksites or in worship – I would prefer you NOT bring them to mission camp at all but if you have them they need to stay in your room.
No electronics (Ipods, game systems, etc.) – we have groups to entertain

Disney Information
This trip does not begin until mission camp is finished!!!!!
Flight Information
CHURCH/FIRST CHRISTIAN
PNR: QWQXGS ITINERARY/INVOICE NO. ITIN DATE: DEC 17 2009 ACCOUNT NO. 0118 AGENT: 1D6CJS PAGE 01
31 JUL 10 - SATURDAY SOUTHWEST 755 COACH CLASS EQUIP-73G LV: OKLAHOMA CITY 825A NONSTOP MILES- 181 CONFIRMED AR: DALLAS LOVE 920A ELAPSED TIME- :55
SOUTHWEST 2487 COACH CLASS EQUIP-73G LV: DALLAS LOVE 1100A ONE STOP MILES- 972 CONFIRMED AR: ORLANDO/INTL 355P ELAPSED TIME- 3:55 STOP-HOUSTON/HOBBY
04 AUG 10 - WEDNESDAY SOUTHWEST 1153 COACH CLASS EQUIP-BOEING 737 JET LV: ORLANDO/INTL 125P NONSTOP MILES- 1072 CONFIRMED AR: KANSAS CITY MO 315P ELAPSED TIME- 2:50 ARRIVAL TERMINAL-BUILDING B
SOUTHWEST 227 COACH CLASS EQUIP-73G DEPART TERMINAL- BUILDING B LV: KANSAS CITY MO 545P NONSTOP MILES- 312 CONFIRMED AR: OKLAHOMA CITY 650P ELAPSED TIME- 1:05
We will meet at FCC @ 4:30am and need to leave no later than 5:00am. Please make sure you are prompt – we are on a tight schedule and we need to be on time.
If you are over the age of 16 you need to bring your drivers license.
Everyone should bring breakfast items. You will also need money for lunch on Saturday.
We have a $15 meal cards for dinner on Saturday night. $30 a day for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and $10 meal cards for breakfast on Wednesday. Money on cards can carry over.
You will also need money for lunch and dinner on Wednesday.
We will be back in Stillwater between 9:00-10:00pm Wednesday Aug. 4th
*We need you to BE RESPONSIBLE.
I encourage you to bring your cell phones.
You may also bring snacks for Disney World (trail mix, nuts, fruit chews, etc.)
Everyone will need a minimum of $50 spending money. Additional spending money is optional.
*Please send me a quick email response and let me know you have received this information. THANKS - AND PRAY FOR AN AMAZING WEEK AT CAMP.

Dry Gulch 2010

2010-07-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

WOW, what an incredible week. 36 campers along with me and Rick. The Hines' followed us to make sure everyone made it through the headlice check and sure enough everyone was clear and ready for camp to begin. This year was unlike any other. Dry Gulch has hired a new chef and the food was amazing. No processed food - everything prepared fresh with lots of healthy stuff thrown in. The kids and adult all raved. The activities were better than ever, although I never thought that was possible. They added crafts into the mix, along with field games and four square. Favorites were still the lake, (wet willy, wave runners and banana), go carts and horses. Only one camper sat out on the horse rides this year and he was a young first timer, very unusual, the horses are typically a little intimitating for several kids but everyone who rode had a great time. The night walk was alot less scary than the first time around and it's funny to see how much difference a year makes in being a little bolder and braver. Moms should know that the boys won the clean bunk award all three days and received the golden sombero AND an ice cream party. Hands down these were the best chapel services EVER. We all loved the drama, the speakers were great, and the music was phenominal. We dealt with homesicknessthis year more than ever before. It is actually a rare occurence even with such young campers. However when it hit this year it hit hard. It was difficult because it seemed to come in waves and then dissappear as fast as it hit. So many wonderful things happen at Dry Gulch. Rick and I received more hugs in those three days than most people receive in a life time. FCC kids are the BEST!!!! Words can only express so much....look at the pics and see for yourself.

Dry Gulch/CYF Mission Camp Information

2010-06-28T14:06:00.000-07:00

Children’s and Youth ministry news

DRY GULCH – all Dry Gulch final payments are due July 1st. If you were unable to attend the parent/camper meeting on Sunday MAKE CERTAIN you have a professional do a head lice check. No child will be admitted into Dry Gulch with head lice or nits. Each child must have an envelope with money for McDonalds (marked with their name) to turn in to camp sponsors (Rick or Sondra Ladd) before we load the bus on Sunday. This money needs to be separate from the camp spending money that should be packed in the campers bag (make sure they know where to find it). We will begin loading in the church parking lot at 1:30 on Sunday afternoon and hope to be pulling from the parking lot no later than 2:00. We will return home Thursday, July 16th, between 12:30 and 2:00. Parents should expect a phone call with exact arrival time around 11:00am.

Summer Camp 2010
What To Bring List

􀂈 Bible, pen, notepad

􀂈 Casual clothes

􀂈 Modest shorts and swimsuit (one-piece only)

􀂈 Light jacket and a hat or cap

􀂈 Extra pair of old shoes for the lake

􀂈 Sleeping bag or blanket & sheets for a twin-size bed

􀂈 Pillow

􀂈 Towels (2) and washcloth

􀂈 Toiletries – soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.

􀂈 Hairbrush, hair dryer, comb

􀂈 Laundry bag for dirty clothes

􀂈 Prescription medication

􀂈 Sunscreen

􀂈 Flashlight

􀂈 Camera

􀂈 Your name on everything

􀂈 Spending money

Items NOT To Bring
No cell phones or electronic games No over-the-counter medication
No radios, CD, or MP3 players No prank or gag materials
No clothing with vulgar or suggestive slogans No comics or magazines
No water guns or water balloons No knives of any kind
No firearms or fireworks* No tobacco, drugs, or alcohol*
*Campers bringing these items into camp will be immediately dismissed.
Medication Policy

􀁻 Prescription medications need to be in the original bottle, with only the amount needed for the camper’s stay at Dry Gulch. All inhalers, nasal sprays, and epipens must be in the prescription box with label and must NOT be expired. All prescription bottles should come in a Ziploc bag with a completed Dry Gulch Medication Label attached to it.

􀁻 Over-the-counter medications brought to camp will not be accepted at check-in. Designated medical professionals are available at the Nurses’ Station to dispense over-the-counter medication as needed. If an exception needs to be made for a child taking Claritin, Zyrtec, Miralax, etc., call the Registration Office for an OTC Authorization Form. No vitamins or herbs will be accepted without a doctor’s note.

Lost and Found

􀁻 All luggage must have a luggage tag that has been issued from Dry Gulch with the camper’s name, address, and phone number. You may obtain the tags from your group leader.

􀁻 The best way to prevent lost items is to have all of your camper’s clothing and belongings marked. Any items found in the bunkhouses will be laundered and held in the Camp Office for one week.

􀁻 If you have lost items, call the Camp Office at (918) 785-2156 with a complete description of the missing items. We will do our best to locate and return them to you. Lost and found items will be returned to you at your expense. Any items not called for within one week will be donated to Goodwill.

Spending Money

􀁻 We suggest bringing $25 - $30.
The Dry Gulch General Store is open for those who wish to purchase snacks or souvenirs. Counselors will collect campers’ money upon arrival at camp and place it on account in the General Store. All transactions will be made on account and remaining money will be returned to campers at check-out time.

CYF Mission Camp Meeting Schedule

July 11th 5:00 Youth Room – devotional book assembly, packing back packs
July 18th – 5:00 Youth Room – Disney Trip meeting

FCC Mission camp participants will check into the Residence Inn @ 5:30pm Sunday, July 25th. Camp registration will begin Monday morning at Camp Redlands @8:00am.

Mission Camp Policy/Dress Code: Anyone driving their own vehicle must park the vehicle for the week. Camp transportation must be used to and from worksites and activities.
Cell phone use is discouraged at camp, however; cell phones may be used during free time. Cell phones are not allowed on the worksites or in worship, any phones out during those times will be taken by group leaders and returned at the end of the week.
All mission camp participants are expected to participate in all camp activities, please be on time with a smile and a great attitude.
Knee length shorts, capri’s or long pants and t shirts must be worn at the Adventure Course and on the worksites. (No short shorts, spaghetti straps or tank tops) Please bring modest comfortable apparel for worship, free time and activities. You will need swimsuits at the Adventure Course on Monday (You must also have closed toed shoes, no sandals permitted at the Adventure Course or on the worksites). Please bring modest swimsuits.
*Wednesday night is Gangsta Night, bring your bling, sport your grill and be ready to bust a move.

For questions or details regarding Dry Gulch or CYF Mission Camp contact Sondra Ladd

2010-05-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

Our annual Zoo Snooze was once again a tremendous success. Amanda our zoo snooze coordinator did an amazing job and our group enjoyed getting up close and personal with the hedge hog, chinchilla and and brazillian armadillo. Following the educational program our group spent a little time in the new zoo children's play area and once it was dark took a night hike around the zoo. Late night snacks and a movie were enjoyed before bedtime. Following breakfast the group took a morning walk around the zoo. The weather was great and I am pretty sure everyone had a wonderful time. I for one am already looking forward to next year. If you've never attended a zoo snooze you'd better add it to your bucket list - it really is an fun adventure.

May 3rd

2010-05-02T14:35:00.000-07:00

It's beginning to look alot like May. Things at First Christian Stillwater are BUSY BUSY BUSY. I LOVE this time of year and I CAN'T WAIT for summer.

This Friday is the annual Zoo Snooze. We will meet at the church at 5:00 - bring a sack lunch or a fast food meal and we will eat along the way. Also bring along a sleeping bag, toothbrush and pj's. Snacks and breakfast will be provided. Our zoo snooze program will begin at 7:00, following the program we will take a night hike around the zoo and will end the evening with a snack and a movie. Our group will wake bright and early for a morning walk around the zoo before it opens to the public. We will load the vans and return to Stillwater around 10:30am Saturday morning. Families wanting to stay and enjoy extra zoo time may do so provided you have transportation. YEA!!!! It's time to enjoy some quality time with our friends, family and the ANIMALS AT THE ZOO!!!!

A couple of schedule changes - CYF mission trip participants will be meeting Sunday evenings at 5:00 for mission camp planning and preparation. We will HOWEVER, not meet this week because of Mother's Day - enjoy some quality time with MOM :)

Sondra will be at the Middle School on Wedsnesday and the Junior High on Thursday - after school. We will go someone for ice cream or a pop. Join us for some afternoon fellowship. I will take you home afterwards.

We will be honoring our graduating Seniors Sunday, May 30th. 2010 graduates include: Rachael Fieldsend, Garrett Nance, Matt Varnum, Ben Johnson, Katy Stookey and Sam Webb. Seniors will be honored in both the Traditional and Contemporary Service. A dinner in their honor will be held following the Contemporary Service. Family and friends are invited to attend.

April 29th, 2010 Update

2010-04-29T11:19:00.000-07:00

Okay - at an attempt to update everyone on everything in a timely manner I am committing to keeping this blog up to date. If you are reading this you are informed - please pass the word on to other parents that the BEST way to know what is going on in children's and youth ministry at First Christian Church Stillwater - is to regulary check out the blog. Today's update will be rather long BECAUSE, it has been awhile since the last post - bear with me and catch up - I promise to do better from this point forward. So here goes:

We'll start with one of my FAVORITE things - the annual zoo snooze will be held Friday, May 7-Saturday May 8th at the OKC zoo. Cost is $10.00 per person and all FCC children, youth and parents are invited to attend. (Parents are encouraged to join in the fun HOWEVER it is not maditory that parents attend in order for children to participate). We will meet at the FCC parking lot Friday night @ 5:00pm. Please bring a sack lunch or fast food meal to enjoy on the way to the zoo. (Help is needed in providing transportation - if you are going and are able to drive please let me know ASAP). The zoo program will begin at 7pm and will include a special educational program presented by zoo personnell followed by a night walk around the zoo. We will end the evening with snacks and a night movie. Bring a bed roll, pj's, toothpaste and toothbrush. We'll wake bright and early for a morning walk around the zoo and depart for Stillwater around 9:00. Saturday zoo admission will be covered for families wanting to stay and enjoy more time at the zoo; however, our group will head back to Stillwater and plans to be in the church parking lot around 10:30am. Reservations are due no later than Sunday, May 2nd.

Meetings have been held regarding Camp WOW, May 31-June 4th, (grades 6-7)and Mission Camp July 26-30, (grades 8th-12th) All release forms and final payments are due May 1st. If you have questions or need more information about these summer camp opportunities contact Sondra Ladd.

Deadline to attend camp at Central Christian in Guthrie is May 1st. Registration forms and information are available in the church office. A $45 late fee will be assessed after May 1st and campers will be placed on a waiting list depending on availability of space. If you are interested in attending Central Christian make your reservations NOW.

Vacation Bible School "High Seas Expedition" will be held June 20th-24th. (Sunday-Thursday). Mitzi Andrews will direct and in needing volunteers. Please contact Mitzi if you are willing to be a part of this amazing week of fun and activity for our FCC children. (Adult and youth volunteers are needed). A VBS decorations workday will be held May 16th immediately following the Contemporary Service. Pizza will be provided. Bring your work clothes and help us prepare for an exciting high seas adventure.

Mission Camp participants will be meeting each Sunday evening @5:00 in the youth room to prepare for mission camp. It is important that everyone registered for camp be in attendance.
Adult volunteers are also needed to help with hospitality and food preparation. If you are interested contact Sondra immediately.

Accomplishments this session

2010-03-02T06:46:00.000-08:00

This session our Connect groups completed construction of the CASA playhouse. The playhouse sold at the benefit auction for $1,200.00 Proceeds will benefit abused and neglected children in Payne County. We also completed the Sunday School remodel for the adult "parenting" class. The room is amazing and has received so many positive comments. Proceeds from the sales of Valentines were more than $1,000.00 and will benefit Friendship Camp. Play Date night for FCC parents and children was held Sunday, Feb. 21st and was a huge success. Children enjoyed and snack supper, games, crafts and activities. On Sunay Feb. 28th we held our pie making event and assembled 154 pies. Proceeds will go towards camp/mission trip scholarships. This Sunday will be assisting with road crew cleanup. We will meet immediately following the Contemporary Service for lunch and begin street cleanup by 2:00. There will be no youth group meeting Sunday night. We have also been challenged to help with First Sunday Food Drive - please remember to bring an item of food to be donated to the Food Pantry.

Next Session we will be working on projects and ideas for the Outreach Expo. This is going to be good - we need EVERYONE on board and involved. Come this Wednesday night and hear about the plans. We need your input and creativity. SEE YOU THERE!!!

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Pie Making

2010-03-02T06:30:00.000-08:00

Play Date Night

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CASA Playhouse Build

2010-02-07T17:04:00.000-08:00

Connect Projects in Progress

2010-01-28T06:22:00.001-08:00

Connect groups are hard at work on their projects. This Sunday, Jan. 31 (weather permitting) we will be working according to the following schedule.

Rick Ladd and crew will meet immediately following the contemporary service. They will be grabbing a quick lunch and heading to the building to continue work on the playhouse. The playhouse has been assembled and painted. Sunday they will be installing the front door and shingling the roof.

Sondra Ladd will be working with her group to remodel the adult Sunday School room. We will also meet immediately following the Contemporary Service (there is a short Dry Gulch meeting so be patient), grab a quick lunch and begin cleaning, painting and remodeling the parents classroom.

ALL YOUTH will meet at the church at 5:00. We will eat dinner and take pictures of completed projects. (everyone has contributed in someway to every project and we plan to celebrate each completion and success as a group). Besides crews want to show off their hard work :)

Sunday, Feb. 14th ALL YOUTH will be needed to help with Valentine Deliveries. We will begin at 5:00 and work until they are delivered.

Camp/Mission Trip deadlines approaching

2010-01-21T08:11:00.000-08:00

It's winter and most of us are longing for spring break. Thoughts of summer are a long way off HOWEVER....it's time to make deposits for summer camp.

6th-7th grade youth will have the opportunity to attend Camp WOW, May 31-June 4th. Cost is $150.00 for those who have worked football or basketball parking. That fee is all inclusive - transportation, lodging, meals and snacks to and from camp, all camp programming and camp t-shirt). Camp activities include waterfront, obstacle course, group games and challenges and more. $75.00 deposits are due Feb. 1st. Balance is due May 1st. More information about camp wow is available on the website www.campwow.com

Children 7-12 will have the opportunity to attend Dry Gulch, July 11-15. Cost is $150 per person for those who have worked football or basetball parking. $50 deposits are due Feb. 1st. An informational meeting will be held Jan. 31st immediately following the Contemporary Service. You can check out the Dry Gulch website at www.drygulchusa.com

CYF Youth are sponsoring "There's No Place Like Home" Mission Camp 2010. The camp has been approved as a regional event and will be attended by Disciples youth throughout Oklahoma. (A group from Texas has also inquired about camp and is hoping to bring a youth group). Mission Camp will be held July 26-30, details can be found on the website www.fccelreno.org/mission. We will celebrate the close of mission camp with a group vacation to Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida July 31-Aug. 4th. Cost is $300.00 for those who worked football/basketball parking and includes mission camp (lodging, food, project materials, camp programming, and tshirt); airfare, vacation lodging, transportation, park admission and some food. Youth are scheduled for another pie making event on Sunday, Feb. 28th proceeds will go to purchase meals tickets at Disney World. Deposits are $75 and are due Feb. 1st. Balance is due June 1st.

Please contact Sondra Ladd for additional information or details.