Secondly, please be praying about how you can help out with the tour. We will need people to help organize food for at least on meal during the time the group is in, people to host individuals, individuals to be altar workers, fundraisers, etc. Please let me know if you are interested in helping with any of these areas, and more. I also hope to be bringing someone from Impact World Tour to our church sometime in August. We will also be hosting some training events in August and September to get ready for the Tour so don’t be afraid about not knowing how to do things because we will make sure you are adequately trained during these events.

Be God’s,
Jeremy

Jeremy

I am forwarding an article to you which I received via email this past week in hopes it will be beneficial to you. I also want to warn you of a site out that which is creating a lot of buzz, ChatRoulette. This new site, which right now does not seem to be very populated by teenagers, let’s people chat with someone else on a random basis, no one knows who will be on the other side of the screen. Lots of organization, from faith-based to secular blogs and organizations, are warning about the content on the site (I have not and do not plan on looking for myself), because of the nature and very real possibility of seeing inappropriate content. Almost every article I have read encourages parents to monitor and be aware of where their children are going online and have a discussion about what really is “private” when posted online. Here is a link to one article on it from a 20 somethings person, my age, and their recommendations for parents; http://www.ypulse.com/ Once you get to that site plus click on the link for the ChatRoulette article.

I am close to finalizing our CREW calendar for hopefully the next 6 months so please be aware of that and I will get it out to you as soon as possible in as many different formats as possible. I do need to know from what month, or time of year, would be a good one for a Parent’s Seminar/Luncheon. I received some good suggestions from some of you earlier this year and working on what our time together may look like. Yet, the day will only be as good as long as you guys can make. Please let me know and we will try to pick the most “optimal” time of this coming year to do so. Thanks for all you do and know I am praying for you and here to serve you as much as your teen.

Don’t forget to encourage your teenager to give money for our sponsor child David.  Every teenager would only need to bring in about $2 per month for us to support David entirely each month.  I don’t believe this is a lot of money but we seem to have problems in getting it.  This could be a great opportunity to discuss finances, wants versus needs, giving to God, and other like topics as a family.

If your teenager is going on retreat with us please make sure they are here no later than 6:15 on Friday (tomorrow).  We will be leaving at 6:30pm sharp to head to Camp Kirkwood.  Your teenager needs to eat a good meal prior to coming as we won’t be eating until Saturday breakfast.  Their medical form, if I don’t have one, and the remainder of their money is due when they get here on Friday.

On November 25 there will not be normal Lifeline but instead a Thanksgiving Service with FBC and St. Clair Avenue Baptist Church here at FBC.

If you are not apart, and wish to be a part, of our text blast please let me know and I will send you the information necessary so you can receive important CREW news via text message right to your phone.  There will probably only 2-4 texts per month.  Also let your teenager know and they can always text me for more information.

Lastly in an effort to better serve you I would like to know what the top 4 issues you face in your family currently.  I want to provide resources for you and possibly a gathering of parents in the upcoming year so you can discuss your issues with others and learn more about how to help each other.  Please let me know so I can serve you better.  As always if you need anything please let me know.  I am here for you and would love to serve you in any way possible.  Praying for you.

Tomorrow (Saturday October 24) is the beginning of a new ministry, Saturday 2 Serve. This ministry will take place, hopefully, each month and provide our teens and church family with the opportunity to serve our community through various non profits. This month we are heading to Serve City to help them from 9am-12Noon. We will be meeting at the church, leaving at 9am, and returning to the church around 12:30 or so. this is a great opportunity for you to serve alongside your teenager and make a difference in our community.

Also tomorrow (October 24) the CREW will be going on a Corn Maze outing followed by a bonfire out at the Braun’s. We are leaving the church at 5:30pm so please make sure you are here by then. The cost is $5 per person, 2 canned goods, and if you each family brought a 2 litre to share that would be great. Please let me know if you are going to be late or if you have any questions.

Lastly, since the church has started a phone tree system, One Call Now, I have been told I can do a text blast to get information out quickly. If you are interested in this text blast/updates please let me know so I can put you on the list. I am looking into what is needed, as far as information, but believe it is as simple as you sending a text to a number to opt in to the list. I will send another email out when I know for sure.

jr high retreat

Sr Fall Retreat

Hope everyone will make it this year to our retreats.