Next Week

Breakfast on Tuesday
Two weeks is a really long time to not have youth...seriously! So, lets have breakfast together on Tuesday (Jan. 4). Let's meet at 10:00 am (that way you can still sleep in) at Angel's Diner (395 Ontario St.). Don't feel like you have to come, but if you're free and you want hang out then meet me there. You should be able to get breakfast for under $10, but bring $15 just in case.

Prep for youth next Friday
We're going to be having our Cheesy Christmas Potluck next Friday (Jan. 7). I'll send details about it next week, but there are some key components to the night that you might have forgotten about:
1. You'll need an ugly Christmas sweater.
2. We're doing a re-gift exchange.

Have a good holiday!

No Bible Study or Youth

I hope all of you had a good and merry Christmas! I can't believe that it's already come and gone! Anyhow, I'm just writing to remind you that there is no Bible study or youth this week. We also won't be having Bible study next week. I am however inviting everyone out for a group breakfast sometime next week...if you're interested then stay tuned for more details...

See you next week!

Caroling

Just a reminder that we're going caroling tonight!!! I'm going to be honest with you, I'm not sure that I've ever gone caroling before, but I have a feeling that the senior that we sing for tonight are going to absolutely love it!

We're meeting at Scott St. MB Church (339 Scott St.) at 7:00 pm and then we'll be heading out to do the caroling. PLEASE BE ON TIME...we aren't going to wait around the church for long, so if you know you're going to be late then let me know so we can wait for you.

Dress warm because we will be outside for part of the night.

After we're done caroling then we'll be putting together the stockings for The Deck.

Christmas Project & Ice Dogs

Two things for tomorrow...both are important so please read this entire message!

1. I'll be collecting money for our NEMBY Christmas project - stocking (filled with personal hygiene products) for some of the more needy youth from YFC's The Deck (a drop-in centre for street involved youth, here in St. Catharines). Our goal is to raise $1000! Perhaps that was a bit lofty, but anything we can do is better than nothing, so please bring along whatever money you can to help with this project. I need the money tomorrow so we can buy the stuff, assemble the stockings, and get them to The Deck next week. If you're not coming to youth tomorrow, but have money you'd like to donate then message me to let me know and I'll add it to our amount and collect it from you next time I see you.

2. We're going to see an Ice Dogs game tomorrow!!! Take a look at the list below. If you're name is on it then that means that I have a ticket with your name on it. The tickets were $11 each so please bring the money for your ticket along. We're going to be meeting at Fairview MB Church at 6:15 pm and we won't be waiting around for long, so DON'T BE LATE! If you know you're going to be late then let me know so I can make sure you get your ticket. If your name is not on the list below then that means I do not have a ticket for you, so don't show up at the church. Also, there will be a Teddy Bear Toss at the game tomorrow so if you want, you can bring a new teddy bear to help them with a toy drive they're doing.

Here's the list...if you're name is on it, but you can't come anymore then let me know so I can find someone else to take your ticket...otherwise you're still going to owe me $11.

1. Christina Braoun
2. Travis Braun
3. Jesslyn Duerrstein
4. Colin Fast
5. Natasha Hesp
6. Trevor Hesp
7. Rachel Hewitt
8. Katie Hines
9. Ryan Hines
10. Darren Klassen
11. Kristen Kort
12. Bethany Mason
13. Carmen Mortley
14. Nigel Mortley
15. Tracey Neufeld
16. Ashley Schuender
17. Kelsey Schuender
18. Kelsey’s friend
19. Janelle Siemens
20. Kate Stiver
21. Joel Ten Brinke
22. Emma Terrio
23. Nicole Thiessen
24. Luke Wall
25. Matt Willms
26. Bobby Braun
27. Cam Braun
28. Mark Durksen
29. Tim Durksen
30. Kevin Klassen
31. Nicole Klassen
32. Mel Neufeld
33. Olivia Wiebe
34. Sabrina Wiens

35. Pat Bartley
36. Tom Friesen
37. Nathan Hewitt
38. Mike Kort

Bible study & Christmas project reminder

Just a reminder that we've got Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.).

We're going to be having a movie & discussion night about Christmas because I'm not sure if you've noticed, but Christmas is less than 2 weeks away!!!

Also, remember that we're still going to be collecting $ for our Christmas project. I'm hoping to collect it tonight and on Friday, so please think about what you can bring...and if you haven't thought of it yet, think about areas that you can save in between now and Friday to help contribute to the stockings that we're going to be filling for Youth for Christ.

Service Night

Tomorrow night is our service night and we’ve got a lot going on!!! Take a look at the lists below to see where and when you need to meet your service group.

Southridge Shelter:
Meet at Scott St. MB Church at 3:45 pm – DO NOT BE LATE
People going:
Mark Durksen
Amy Browett
Averil Harder
Willow Harder
Nicole Thiessen

Grantham Banquet:
Meet at Grantham MB Church at 6:00 pm. Wear black pants and white shirts.
People going:
Cam Braun
Olivia Wiebe
Travis Braun
Darren Klassen
Nigel Mortley
Kate Stiver
Joel TenBrinke
Harrison Wiens

Christmas Babysitting
Meet at Scott St. MB Church at 5:15 pm.
People going:
Sabrina Wiens
Bobby Braun
Tim Durksen
Kevin Klassen
Nikki Klassen
Joanna Albers
Christina Braoun
Jesslyn Duerrstein
Colin Fast
Josh Harder
Rachel Hewitt
Natasha Hesp
Kristen Kort
Bethany Mason
Carmen Mortley
Ashley Schuender
Kelsey Schuender

If your name is on one of these lists but you can no longer make it then PLEASE LET ME KNOW! Mark needs to know who he’s waiting for, Grantham asked for a specific number of people and each person helping out with babysitting is assigned to an activity or group, so it’ll definitely throw things off if we’re expecting you and you don’t show up…that being said, if you can’t make it just let me know.

On the flip side, if you didn’t sign up for anything, but now want to come then just let me know and I can plug you in somewhere.

If you're not entirely sure what you'll be doing when you get to service location, know that the adult leaders leading your group will explain it all. If you've got any questions that you need answered before that, just let me know.

See you tomorrow!!!

Volunteering at Salvation Army

Tonight is Youth Bible Study night!!! Instead of the usual Bible study we're actually going to be helping out The Salvation Army with their Christmas Hampers. We're going to meet at GRANTHAM MB CHURCH (469 Grantham Ave.) at 6:45 pm and then we'll head over to the Salvation Army warehouse. Please wear warm clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. I'm not entirely sure what we'll be doing, but we'll probably be sorting clothes, toys, and food into bins.

The Salvation Army enables hundreds of families to celebrate Christmas and this is one way that we can help!

Remember 6:45 pm at Grantham MB Church! See you there!

Please pass this information on to anyone who is not yet part of this facebook group.

Where's Waldo?

Tomorrow night is Where's Waldo. We'll be meeting at Fairview MB Church at 7:00 pm and then heading to the mall...it's going to be awesome!

Also, remember that we're trying to raise $1000 for our Christmas project: stockings f...or The Deck. Tomorrow night we'll start collecting $ for that, so please bring any money that you can contribute to this project.

Bible Study...change of location

Bible study tonight will be at 7:00 pm at MY HOUSE (169 Lake St). Let me know if you need directions. See you there!

More info

I guess I forgot a bit of information.

1. We'll be finished at around 10:30 am on Saturday. We should have enough rides for everyone to get home, but if we're short of vehicles then we'll have you call your parents tonight to let them know where and when to pick you up.

2. Girls, if you want to use the pool or hot tub at my parents' house then bring your swimsuit and towel (please bring a one piece or a dark tank top to wear over your bikini).

See you tonight!!!

Girl/Guy Sleepover

I hope you're ready for a ton of fun! Tomorrow night we'll be having sleepovers...separate girl & guy sleepovers which means that although there won't be any flirting going on, we can do exactly what we want to do as girls and as guys.

We're all going to be meeting at Fairview MB Church (455 Geneva St.) at 7:00 pm and then we'll be heading to our separate locations from there.

Here's what you need to bring.

Everyone needs to bring a sleeping bag...or something to sleep in, a pillow, clothes for Saturday...really, just bring what you would normally bring for a sleepover. Also, we'll be meeting up at the Little Red Rooster (in N.O.T.L.) for breakfast, so bring some money for that.

Guys are going swimming at Brock so bring your swimsuits & towels...we'll cover the cost of that, so no need to bring extra $ for it. You also need to bring some meat for midnight meat. If you don't know what midnight meat is, then you're in for a treat, but bring some raw meat along that Gary can grill for you. There's a bunch more that the guys have planned, but I'm going to let the rest be a surprise. Guys are staying at Gary & Lauren's house (327 Line 4, N.O.T.L.). If you need to be picked up early or can't stay for the night then that's where your parents can pick you up.

Girls don't need to bring anything extra, just bring your sleeping stuff and $ for breakfast. Girls are staying at my parents' house (1178 Concession 6, N.O.T.L). That's where you can be picked up if you need to go home early.

Oh boy, is tomorrow going to be fun!

Youth Bible Study

Bible study tonight at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.) at 7:00 pm.

In case you're not sure what that means: it means that NEMBY gets together every Tuesday to talk about God and figure out what it means to follow Him. Right now we're going through some basic Christian theology...the basics of what we believe and why. It's a great night of sharing life, studying the Bible, and being together.

See you tonight!

Worship Night

Hello NEMBY!!!

I'm not sure about you, but I had a blast at our Jumbo Family Games night last week and loved seeing our group having fun and getting know each other. What a great first event together!

Tomorrow (Friday) night we're going to be having a worship night together. We'll be meeting at Grantham MB Church (469 Grantham Ave.) at 7:00 pm.

See you tomorrow!

Bible Study

Just a reminder that we've got Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.). See you there!

Hello NEMBY :)

It's a new day people and I'd like to welcome NEMBY to the world! Grantham, Fairview, and Scott St. MB Youth groups are now one amazing youth group called North End MB Youth a.k.a. NEMBY! This Friday is our first time together and we'll be meeting at 7:00 pm at Fairview MB Church (455 Geneva St.)

We'll be having a good old fashioned games night...with a twist...everything will be jumbo sized!!! What!?! That's right, you don't want to miss it!

Bible Study

Bible study is tonight at 7:00 pm at Jesslyn's house. See you there!

Cheesy Halloween...Goodbye SSMAIRVIEW...

Tonight is going to be a good night! We're going to be having our cheesy Halloween night. So, be ready for some Halloween classics...pumpkin carving, bobbing for stuff, etc...I don't want to give away too much of the goodness. Since this is a Halloween night, costumes are welcome...not necessary, but welcome.

We'll be meeting at Scott St. at 7:00 pm.

Also, this is going to be our last night as SSMAIRVIEW, so along with our Halloween fun, we're also going to be celebrating SSMAIRVIEW. We're going to have a time of sharing at the end of the night, so think about what God has been doing in your life lately and perhaps the role that SSMAIRVIEW has played in it and plan on sharing it tonight.

Bible Study

Just a reminder that we've got Youth Bible study tonight! Meet me at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.) at 7:00 pm. If you're interested, but nervous because you've never come then don't let that stop you...we're really friendly :) and if you're not coming because you don't have a ride then talk to each other and carpool or let me or Mark know and we can pick you up.

See you tonight!

HAYRIDE!!!

Wow, I can't believe how late I'm posting this. HAYRIDE TONIGHT. Meet at the church at 7:00 pm. Dress warm and be ready for fun. There are three other youth groups joining us and Mark will be hosting us in a little game...tonight will be AMAZING!!!

If you're getting picked up early, then have your ride pick you up at 278 Line 5 Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Bible Study

Just a reminder that we've got Bible study tonight at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.) at 7:00 pm. Come on out for a great night of discussion, Bible study, and being together.

If the only thing stopping you from coming to this is a ride then talk to each other and carpool or if that doesn't work then let me or Mark know and we can pick you up.

Fun with Pat & Josh!!!

This weekend is the youth leadership retreat, up at Camp Crossroads. That means that our student & adult leaders will be joining other youth leadership teams from all over Ontario for a great weekend of team building, fun, and planning. But don't fret, that doesn't mean we're leaving you stranded...you guys will be having fun with Pat & Josh while we're away.

Come out this Friday for a youth extravaganza...more accurately known as: make-a-movie-night, with Pat & Josh. It's going to be creative, fun, and hilarious, so you do not want to miss this.

Come to the church at 7:00 pm and bring a video camera if you've got one! We'll need 4-5 video cameras, so seriously, if your family owns one then please ask if you can bring it along. Also, make sure you bring the cables for it along as well or else no one will be able to see the cinematic masterpiece that your group creates.

Have fun!

Bible Study

This is your weekly reminder that we've got youth Bible study tonight! Come on out for a great night of sharing life and good discussion on what we (Christians) believe and why.

We'll be meeting tonight at 7:00 pm at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.).

See you there!

Youth Worship Night

Tonight is our 2nd youth worship night. It's going to be a night of worshiping God through singing, sharing, and fun...and our very own youth worship band will be leading the singing. What's that? We have our own youth worship band? The answer is, yes! We do have a worship band, so let's support them tonight as they lead us in worshiping God.

Also, remember that we do our worship nights with the jr. youth, so I encourage you to remember back to when you were that age, and thought the sr. youth were so cool...talk to them. Make them feel welcome!

And the jr. youth aren't the only ones joining us tonight. This will also be our first, trial event with Grantham Youth. Whoa, this is a big night. So again, talk to them. Make them feel welcome. Remember what it was like a year ago for our two groups as we were becoming one and let's do what we can to make this good.

We're going to be meeting at FAIRVIEW MB CHURCH (455 Geneva St.) at 7:00 pm...NOT at Scott St.

See you tonight!

Bible Study & Community Thanksgiving Dinner

First off, we've got Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.). Come on out for some good discussion.

Secondly, this Friday is our Community Thanksgiving Dinner, so I'm going to need a bunch of help at different times this week. This dinner is something that our youth group has done for pretty much forever now (I think it's been 14ish years). With the help of some ladies at our church we will be hosting the community for Thanksgiving Dinner. Not only does this promote community in our area, but it also provides a turkey dinner and a place of belonging for people who might not have family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving with. Personally, I think this is my favourite thing that our church and youth group does all year, so please take a look at the times I need help and let me know when you can come.

Times I need help:
Wednesday at 3:45pm (just come to the church after school) - posting flyers

Friday at 10am - helping the ladies with the meal prep (peeling potatoes, cutting bread for stuffing, etc.)

Friday at 3:30pm - EVERYONE NEEDS TO COME to help set up the tables & chairs, set the tables, get the last food stuff read & be ready to welcome our guests. Please wear black (or dark) pants & a white (or light coloured) top

Please email me (sabrinawiens@bellnet.ca) or facebook message me to let me know what you can help with.

Stuff for this week...

Tonight we've got youth Bible study! Meet me at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.) at 7:00 pm. Last week we started our study on Christian Theology (what we believe) and we started by talking about who God is. Come out tonight for part 2.

This weekend is Harvest Missions Fest at Scott St. MB Church so we're going to be joining the church for this on Friday. There will be a time of worship singing, and Richard Martens will be the speaker for the night. Please meet me at the church at 7:00 pm.

SSMAIRVIEW Records

Get ready for a night of awe and amazement. Do you have any odd or spectacular abilities or physical traits...perhaps you can fit an amazing number of marshmallows in your mouth at once, or have a ridiculously long tongue, maybe you can hoola-hoop with the best of them, or spit a sunflower seed further than anyone you know. Well, tonight you will see and have the chance to break records and have your name added to the SMAIRVIEW Book of Records.

We'll be meeting at Scott St. MB Church at 7:00 pm.

Bible Study.

Just a reminder that we've got Bible study tonight. We're going to be starting our study on theology and apologetics...sounds boring, but come out tonight to find out what those words mean. We're going to start by talking about who God is.

We're meeting at Jesslyn's house (1515 5th St.) at 7:00 pm. See you there!

Stuff for this Weekend

This Friday, we're going to be doing a photo scavenger hunt around St. Catharines. Please meet at Scott St. at 7:00 pm and please be on time because we won't be waiting around for long. There are a few things that I need you to bring for our photo scavenger hunt...a camera (with the cables to hook it up to a tv), and $2 to help cover the gas costs. Each group needs a camera, so if you've got one at home then please bring it and MAKE SURE YOU BRING THE CABLES FOR IT.

Also, this Saturday is the VBS follow-up, so we've got a load of kids & parents coming to the church and we were asked to help run some of the games. If you're available to come out for this then please come to Scott St. at 4:00 pm on Saturday

And, last but not least (this weekend is a busy one) this Sunday is our Spaghetti Lunch fundraiser at Fairview. The money we raise at this lunch goes to cover the costs for our youth events, helps us keep the cost down for retreats and mission trips and basically helps us run a great youth program. I know that we all go to different churches, but as part of SSMAIRVIEW I'm asking you to come out and help with this.

Please meet me at Fairview MB Church (455 Geneva St.) on Sunday morning at 9:30. At that time we'll need to set up the tables & chairs, set tables, and make the salad & garlic bread...there's a lot that needs to be done, so please, please, please, come out and help.

Thanks for being so great!

Youth Bible Study

That's right, youth Bible study is starting up again and tonight is the night. Jesslyn has very graciously offered to host us for this, so we'll be meeting at her house (1515 5th Street) at 7:00 pm.

In case you're wondering what youth Bible study is all about...it's a time for us to come together, share things that are going on in our lives, study the Bible or a Christian book or discuss various topics in order to figure out who God is and what it means for us to follow him.

Because tonight is the first Bible study of the new year, we'll take some time to talk about what we're hoping to get out of Bible study, where we're at in our lives & relationship with God, and hopefully figure out what would be most beneficial for us to start our new year of youth Bible study.

See you tonight.

Youth Worship Night

A new year of youth is about to begin and I'm not going to lie, I've got a good feeling about this year. We're going to be meeting tonight at Scott St. at 7:00 pm. We'll be in the gym tonight and we're going to be doing something new...having a worship night. So, we'll be worshiping God tonight through singing and sharing and being together.

Remember

Remember that we're meeting at Kevin's parents' house tonight (3 Glencairn Dr.) at 7:00 pm and BE HUNGRY because we're having a bbq...also please bring $3 to help cover the cost.

End of the Summer :(

Can you believe that the summer is coming to end and September is already here!?! Well, tomorrow night we're going to end the summer with a bang. We'll be having an end of the summer/long weekend bbq at Kevin's parents' house. We'll MEET AT THEIR HOUSE (3 Glencairn Dr.) NOT AT THE CHURCH at 7:00 pm. Be hungry because the grill be going and the food will be delicious. Please bring $3 to help cover the cost of the food. We're going to be outside all evening, so dress appropriately and there is a pool there, so if you want to go swimming then bring your swimsuit and towel (girls remember to bring a dark tank top for over your bikini).

See you tomorrow.

Ice Cream @ Port

For youth tomorrow, we'll be going to Port Dalhousie where you can get ice cream, ride the carousal, throw a frisbee around on the beach, walk the pier...really the options are endless. Just make sure you bring some money along if you want ice cream and bring a sweater (it is definitely getting colder out once the sun goes down) and bug spray (remember the bug fiasco of 2 summers ago...ugh).

As of right now, I have not been able to find a house for after youth, so if you guys want to go somewhere after youth then someone needs to ask their parents and give me a call either today or by the latest tomorrow morning. Otherwise, it'll be Port and then home. It will be a smaller group since a bunch of people are at Camp this week, so if you're worried about size then this would be a great week for you to have the group over. You can call me at the church (905.937.6900) or at home. If I'm not home then leave a message, or write me a facebook message.

Outdoor Movie Night

Tomorrow night is outdoor movie night. We'll be meeting at the church at 7:00pm and then heading to Gary's house (327 Line 4, N.O.T.L.) for an evening of outdoor hanging out and movie watching. The feature movie is always a surprise so don't even try getting it out of me, but it's a classic that I'm sure we'll all enjoy.

Please, please, please, bring warm clothes and blankets along because we can't start the movie until it's dark outside and with the darkness comes cold. Also bring a lawn chair if you've got one and bug spray.

Also, if you have not yet reminded your parents about the parents and leaders meeting tonight at 7:30 pm at Fairview then please do so.

See you tomorrow.

Parents and Adult Leaders Meeting

Can you make sure that your parents know about our parents and adult leaders meeting this Thursday at 7:30 pm in the youth room at Fairview? This meeting is not mandatory (obviously), but it's a chance for us to get to know your parents, let them know what our youth program is all about, answer any questions, and tell them how great all of you are.

The information for this meeting has been in both churches bulletins and two weeks ago I gave you guys handouts to pass on to your parents so hopefully they already know about this meeting, but can you tell them about it just in case? Thanks.

Sabrina

p.s. I'm really excited about youth this Friday...stay tuned for more info.

Pool Party

For youth tonight we're going to be having a pool party at Kevin's parents' house.

Meet at the church at 7:00 pm and if you want to go swimming then bring your swimsuit and towel (girls remember to bring a dark tank top to wear over bikinis). Be prepared to be outside for the evening.

Ridicuputt

This Friday is going to be amazing and ridiculous because we are doing ridicuputt. If you don't know what that means then you'll just have to come out to find out.

Please bring $7 for the putting portion of the night and $3 for the ridiculous portion of the night...preferably separately because we will need the money at different times, but don't worry about it if you can only bring a $10 bill rather than the proper change.

Be at the church at 7:00 pm and be prepared to be outside for the night...bug spray, sweater, etc.

Frolf

I can't believe that tomorrow is already Friday!!! Well, here are the details for youth tomorrow... We'll meet at Scott St. MB Church at 7:00 pm and then we'll be going to Mark's parents' house for some rousing rounds of frolf, to be followed by a sweet bonfire and some smores. Be at the church on time or if you know you'll be late then meet us out there (1313 President Court). Be prepared to be outside for the night...bring a sweater, bug spray, etc. Also, if you've got a good frisbee at home then please bring that along as well.

VBS Painting

This is just a reminder that we're going to be doing some painting and set-up tonight for VBS. We'll meet at GRANTHAM Church at 7:00 pm (469 Grantham Ave). Obviously since we're going to be painting, wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on.

See you tonight.

VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!

I've been looking at the forecast for Port Burwell (where the Sand Hills are) and it's calling for thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow. Anyone who was on the retreat two summers ago will remember how miserable it was to camp in the rain...and I'm guessing that thunderstorms will be even worse...SO, instead of going to the Sand Hills we're going to stay local and sleep at my parents' house, have our sessions, do some awesome local day trip things tomorrow (if its clear out), and stay nice and dry all weekend.

We'll meet at the church at 7:00pm instead of 5:00pm because we are no longer going to be driving for 2.5 hours. You still need to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, swimsuit & towel (hopefully we'll be doing some awesome wet activities tomorrow), Bible, bug spray, etc.

Let me know if you have any questions. And for those of you who opted out of coming on the retreat because of work or for other reasons let me know if you want to join us now and I'll see what we can do.

Youth Retreat!!!

Here's the deal for the youth retreat tomorrow:

We're meeting at the church at 5:00pm...please be on time! We will be stopping for supper on the way, so you can either eat before you come to the church, bring some money along for supper, or bring a bag supper along.

Things to remember to pack are: a sleeping bag (or blanket), pillow, swimsuit (girls make sure to bring either a one piece or tankini or a dark tank top to wear over bikinis), towel, toiletries, Bible, sunscreen, bug spray, clothing, mess kit (plate, cup, cutlery).

Oh, and we'll be doing midnight meat tomorrow night, so if you want to partake in that then bring a piece of meat for Gary to grill for you. Other than that all the food will be provided.

Let me know if you've got any questions.

Picnic Tonight

It was in the bulletin and I announced it on Friday, but here are the details for the picnic tonight...sorry for not sending this sooner...I blame it on my lack of internet access.

We'll meet at 7:00 pm AT Russell Ave. Park (I'll give you the address and directions at the end of the message). We'll be eating supper together, so do not eat before you come. You don't have to bring any food or anything, but maybe bring a couple of dollars to help cover the cost of the food ($2). After we eat, we'll hang out...maybe throw a frisbee around, play in the splash pad, etc. Oh, one thing you could bring would be a blanket to put on the ground to sit on.

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Address & Directions:
Russell Ave. Park is at 108 Russell Ave. It's really simple to get to, but the best way to get directions would be for you to look up directions from your house to the park on googlemaps.

If you were coming from the Scott St. church you would turn left onto Geneva St. and then right onto Russell Ave. and the park will be on your left...it's at the corner of Russell Ave. and George St.
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Let me know if you've got any questions. The best way to get a hold of me is to call me. I'll be at the church in the morning (905.937.6900) and you can call me at home in the afternoon (905.228.2518) If I'm not at home then leave a message and I'll call you when I get back.

See you tonight!

$ for Ice Cream

I forgot to remind you that we'll be going out for ice cream after Capture the Flag, so if you want some ice cream then bring some money along.

See you tomorrow!

Retreat and Friday

Mission 360 is over and I'm not going to lie, it was AMAZING!!! And I'm not just saying that...ask Mark, Willow or Kristen. Hopefully we'll have a chance to share a bit about it with you guys.

Anyhow, it's come to my attention that not a lot of you have been at youth for the past two weeks, so I want to make sure that all of you know that the summer retreat is coming up really soon...next weekend (July 23-25). This Friday is the deadline to hand in your forms, but since some of you haven't been out to youth in the past two weeks, you probably don't have a form yet. Please let me know if you need a form because I really need to know who is coming by Friday so I can buy the appropriate amount of food and make sure we have enough vehicles to get there and tents to sleep in, etc.

If you don't have a form yet, then please respond to this message immediately to let me know and I can get you a form.

Also, we're going to be playing Capture the Flag this Friday since we were rained out last Friday, but in order for it to be fun you all need to come out...seriously, we can't play Capture the Flag with only 8 students!!! So come out this Friday at 7:00 pm...it'll be awesome!

Change of Plans

I'm not sure if you've looked outside today, but the weather is not nice :( ...so, instead of Capture the Flag you're amazing adult leaders have come up with a rain plan...you will be having a movie night.

Meet at the church at a regular time (7:00 pm) and be ready for a comfy, cozy night of movie watching...the perfect thing to do on a rainy day.

Capture the Flag

Hello SSMAIRVIEW!!!

I trust and hope that you're all doing well. Mark, Willow, Kristen and I are having a blast on Mission 360 and learning loads about God, our city, and ourselves. It's been pretty exhausting, but incredible. I can't wait to share about the trip when we get back.

Anyhow, just so you know, you'll be playing Capture the Flag for youth this Friday, so be at the church at 7:00 pm and be ready to run around...wear proper shoes and possibly bring a sweater and bug spray because you'll be outside all night.

Also, I think you might be going out for ice cream afterward, so if you want ice cream then bring some money along ($5 should cover a cone).

I hope you have fun and I'll see you next week.

Hiking & FIREWORKS!!!

For youth this Friday we're going to be going hiking, so make sure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing...also bring some bug spray and perhaps a water bottle. It's not going to be an intense hike or anything, so don't worry if you're not super outdoorsy...it'll be enjoyable for all. Meet at the church at 7:00 and don't be late or you might miss the ride.

And then because this weekend is Canada Day weekend and if there's one thing you think of when you think of SSMAIRVIEW it's patriotism, we're going to celebrate with our own SSMAIRVIEW fireworks show. Now, to make this happen...or perhaps I should say, to make it good, we all need to chip in, so bring some money along to contribute to the fun. There is no set amount that each person has to bring, but just know that the more money we have, the better the show will be. I suggest that everyone bring between $5-$10 along...but that's just a suggestion. We'll be doing this at Gary's house, so if you'll need to be picked up somewhere then get your parents to pick you up there (327 Line 4, N.O.T.L.).

Also, Willow, Kristen, Mark and I will be starting Mission 360 this Friday, so think of us and pray for us this coming week.

Ultimate Frisbee

School is OVER!!!! Hopefully all of you now feel the freedom of summer seeping into your bodies and minds.

Tomorrow night for youth we're going to be playing ultimate frisbee, so bring proper running shoes, wear clothes that you can sweat in, and bring a water bottle...you might also want to bring clothes to change in to afterward.

We'll meet at Scott St. at 7 and then head to the park. Please be on time so you don't miss us.

No Bible Study

Remember that Bible study is finished for the summer. Good luck on your exams!

Guys Campout & Girls Hangout

BOYS CAMP OUT
You guys are camping out with with Scott St.'s boys club. You'll be meeting at the church at 5:45 pm and then heading over to Jeff Wiens' house where you'll be hanging out, doing guy stuff, eating meat, being manly, etc.

Please bring a tent if you've got one, a sleeping bag & pillow, your swimsuit & a towel, a baseball glove if you've got one, and some meat to grill for midnight meat.

It is a camp out...that means over night, so hopefully you've already told your parents about that. You can plan on being home some time tomorrow morning.

GIRLS HANGOUT
Lady's, we'll be going to my parents' house tonight to hang out, go swimming, talk, eat good food, watch a movie, etc. We'll be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm and then heading over there.

We'll probably hang out outside for a bit, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring your bathing suit if you want to go swimming, and be ready for a fun night. We will not be sleeping over, so we'll be finished at the usual youth ending time (between 11 and midnight).

Last Bible Study

This is your weekly reminder that we've got Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. This will be the last youth Bible study of the year and we'll be finishing up our study of the Gospel of Luke. See you tonight!

School Yard Games

Tomorrow night is youth!!! Wow, this week has gone by quickly! Anyhow, we're going to go back to simpler times that involved skipping, hopscotch, and holding hands at recess...that's right we'll be playing school yard games...although I don't want to see any hand holding tomorrow night...unless it's during a game of Red Rover.

We'll be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm and then heading across the street to Lincoln Centennial, so if you're late then just meet us there. Please wear shoes you can run in and dress weather appropriate.

Bible Study & Blue Jays

Just a reminder that we've got youth Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house.

Also, Fairview Church has invited us to join them for a Jays game on Saturday, July 10th. They are playing the Boston Red Sox. Tickets are $12 per person for level 500 seats. Please let me know if you're intersted in going.

Canal & Ice Cream

This Friday we're going to be getting outside and getting active. We're going to the Welland Canal for a walk after which we will go the Avondale for some ice cream...hm, that might defeat the purpose of being active... It'll be nice and laid back and a great time to hang out and have fun.

We will be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. And bring $ along if you want to get some ice cream.

See you then!

Bible Study & Mission Trip Info

I'm back now, so that means that youth Bible study will be tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. Hopefully I'll see a lot of there.

I also wanted to give you the details for our summer mission trip again. We're going to be doing "Mission 360" with two other churches from here in the Niagara Region (Southridge and Cornerstone).

Mission 360 is a week long mission trip experience hosted right here in the Niagara Region. It might not seem as exciting as going away for a mission trip, but it'll give us a chance to learn what it looks like to really answer God's call to action right here in our city. We’ll be doing a wide variety of things such as light construction work, serving the elderly, developmentally disabled, homeless, and also aiding with local community outreach programs...all the usual mission trip stuff. I'm really excited about this opportunity because I'm sick of us just talking about what it means to live out our faith in our daily lives and I think this will help us figure out how to actually do it.

The dates for the trip are July 2-10 and it'll cost $270. The money goes to paying for food & accommodation, transportation expenses, covering the cost of our fun activities, etc. This is not a lot of money for a mission trip, but if your concerned about the cost then let me know and we can talk about some fundraising ideas.

Because the trip is only a month away, I NEED TO KNOW WHO IS INTERESTED IMMEDIATELY. Let me know if you've got any questions.

Details of the week

Here's the important details of the week:

1. Bible study will be at the church this Tuesday at 7:00 pm and Mark will be leading it...It'll be awesome!!! Bible study is for EVERYONE!!!

2. On Friday we'll be playing giant games. It will also be awesome. Make sure you wear running shoes. Be at the church at 7:00 pm. Remember that there is a wedding happening that night, so try to be quiet when you're entering the church.

See you in two weeks! I'll be in Ottawa this week...it's my vacation.

Tonight and Tomorrow

Hello SSMAIRVIEW,

First off, I want to remind everyone that we're volunteering at the Benefit Shop tonight from 6-8 pm. Meet me there at 6 (it's at the corner of Grantham and Facer...let me know if you need directions).

Secondly, here's the deal for youth tomorrow night. We'll be going to my parents' house for the evening. The swimming pool (indoor) will be open, so if you want to go swimming then bring your bathing suit & towel (girls remember to bring a tank top to wear over your bikini...or wear a one-piece or tankini). It's supposed to be really nice outside so we'll plan on being outside for the evening...dress appropriately for the weather.

We're meeting at the church at 7:00 pm and we'll be leaving shortly after that so be on time, or meet us at my parent's house (1178 Concession 6, N.O.T.L.)

See you soon!

No Bible Study/Volunteering on Thursday

I just wanted to remind you/make sure you know that we're not having Bible study tonight because we're going to be volunteering at the Benefit Shop on Thursday. DO NOT come to my house tonight. Meet me at the Benefit Shop (it's on Grantham at the intersection of Grantham and Facer) at 6:00 pm on Thursday. Let me know if you want to come, but can't get a ride.

Also, pass this message on since it's super late already (the internet at the church wasn't working).

See you on Thursday.

Stuff for this Week

Just a reminder that we've got youth Bible study tonight at my house (169 Lake St.) at 7:00 pm.

Also, if you're still interested in coming on the church retreat this weekend then message me IMMEDIATELY to let me know. It's not too late, but you've got to let me know today.

Remember that there will be NO YOUTH this Friday because we'll be on the church retreat. If you are not coming on the retreat, but want to do something on Friday then you can go to Southridge at 7:00 pm to watch a movie called "To Save a Life".

Group Game and Church Retreat

I'm not going to lie, I'm not very competitive, but a little competition never hurt anyone, eh. Tomorrow night we're going to battle it out to see who the top SSMAIRVIEW members are. You'll us your wit, your creativity, and more.

We're meeting at Scott St. at 7:00 pm.

Also, the deadline for forms for the Scott St. church retreat is this Sunday, so if you want to come then plan on letting me know on Friday. The retreat is May 14-16 and it's going to be loads of fun!!! It's okay if your family isn't going or doesn't even go to Scott St....mine doesn't either.

Bible Study

Just a reminder that we've got youth Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. And remember, Bible study is for EVERYONE!!!

Dinner Around the World

Tomorrow night will be a night like no other in SSMAIRVIEW history. It will involve travel, adventure and international cuisine that will leave your taste buds longing for more.

We’ll be meeting at Scott St. at 7:00 pm and make sure that you do NOT eat supper before you come…trust me, you will regret if you do.

Bible study tonight

Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. Bible study is for EVERYONE!!!

Make a Movie Night

Lights! Camera! Action! Tomorrow is “Make-a-Movie Night” so that means that you’ll have a chance to put all your acting, directing, screen writing, etc. skills into action. I’m not going to lie, I’m not very creative and therefore this has never been one of my favourite events, but because of that, Carmen and I have planned it in a way that even I can have fun with it.

We’ll be meeting at Scott St. at 7:00 pm, so I’ll see you then.

I’m going to be trying to get a hold of people tonight to see who’s got video cameras we can use, but if you’ve got one at home that your parents will let us use then please respond to this message and let me know…that’ll cut down on the phone calls I have to make tonight. We need video cameras and the cables that go with them, so we can plug them into a television.

Volunteering Tonight

This is just a reminder that we're volunteering at the MCC Christian Benefit Shop tonight. We'll be meeting at the church at 6:00 pm and please be on time. I want to leave right away so we can maximize our volunteer time.

I'm not entirely sure what we'll be doing there, but we might be sorting and pricing clothing, folding and pricing fabric, fixing and getting appliances and furniture ready to be sold, etc. It could really be anything. There is a chance that you will get dirty, so please don't wear your favourite clothes.

The store closes at 8:00 pm, so we will leave shortly after that.

Volunteering on Thursday & Sign-up for Sunday

This is just a reminder that for Bible study this week we're volunteering at the Christian Benefit Shop, so we will not be meeting at my house tonight, but we'll be meeting at Scott St. Church at 6:00 pm on Thursday.

Also, the Spaghetti Dinner & Pie Auction sign up sheets didn't make it all the way around the room on Friday, so please respond to this message to let me know if you can bake a pie and/or help with set up, serving, and clean up on Sunday.

Youth Tomorrow and More

Tomorrow night will be a night filled with adventure and mystery and you seriously do not want to miss it…I don’t want to give anything away, so that’s all I’m going to say about that, but trust me it’s going to be good and even if you think you know what a murder mystery is all about, know that there will be twists and turns all over the place with this one.

We’ll be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm tomorrow night, so I’ll see you then!

Also, our annual Spaghetti Dinner & Pie Auction is coming up on Sunday, April 25th…that’s next Sunday. All former SSMBY members will know what this is, but since we’re now SSMAIRVIEW I’ll explain it. It’s basically our main fundraiser for the year and it fills up our youth budget and provides us with the funds we need to run a great youth program.

As a group we put on this Spaghetti Dinner for the church and then for dessert we auction off pies that WE HAVE BAKED. Our church loves us and regardless of how good our pies are, some of them go for over $100! It’s a lot of work, but it’s loads of fun, and it’s great to see the support that the church has for us.

Anyhow, in order to make this work, I need everyone’s help! I need people to help set the tables, people to serve, people to clean up, people to help with the cooking, and especially people to bake pies. We need at least 20 pies. Now, you might be thinking, “I’ve never baked a pie before, so she couldn’t possibly be talking to me.” I am talking to you! Ask your mom if she can help you or call your grandmother…I’m sure she’d love to spend time with you. I don’t know how to bake a pie either, so I’ll be getting together with my mom to get my baking on.

I’m going to be sending around a sign-up list tomorrow to see who can help with what. Even if you don’t attend church at Scott St. on Sunday mornings, this is one Sunday that I’m requesting that you ask your parents if you can come to Scott St. for.

This message is getting crazy long, so that’s all I’ll say about this for now, but I’ll explain a bit more at youth tomorrow.

NO BIBLE STUDY TONIGHT

I hate to do this again, but I'm canceling youth Bible study tonight. I hurt my back again and don't think I'll be up for having all of you over for it tonight. Sorry about that and if you know of someone who was planning on coming, can you let them know that we won't be meeting tonight? Thanks.

Post-Easter Easter Stuff

Although Easter has already passed, we would not be SSMAIRVIEW if we didn't drag it out it a bit (remember our SSMAIRVIEW Christmas potluck...), so tonight will be all things Easter. In my last message I had mentioned a horrible Christian t-shirt competition, but we're going to hold off on that for a bit to give people more time to get one, so keep your eyes open, because the competition isn't happening tonight, it will be happening in the near future.

We'll be meeting in at Scott St. at 7:00 pm. See you tonight!

Bible Study and more

Hello SSMAIRVIEW!

I just want to remind you that we've got Bible study at my house tonight at 7:00 pm. Remember Bible study is for EVERYONE.

Also, this Friday we're going to be doing post-Easter Easter stuff...what the heck does that mean?!? Well, I'm not going to give it all away, but it will include a horrible Christian T-shirt competition, so either dig out your horrible Christian t-shirt, or try to find one from the thrift store, or get creative and make one...here are some examples of what a horrible Christian t-shirt might say: JCU (Jesus Christ Univeristy in the style of a university t-shirt), iPray, anything that takes a regular logo and replaces words to make it "Christian".

So, start working on finding a horrible Christian t-shirt and stay tuned for more info about this Friday.

Easter Weekend

Easter weekend is a busy weekend at church, so here are the important things for all SSMAIRVIEW members to remember.

1. There is no youth on Friday night. Enjoy some time with your family.

2. There are Good Friday services for you to attend...Fairview at 10:30 am and Scott St. at 10:45 am.

3. We've got our annual Sunrise Service at 6:45 am on Sunday morning. Meeting us at Lock 1. Let me know if you don't know how to get there and be on time because we're going to be STARTING at 6:45. Dress warm, bring blankets and a lawn chair. We will also be going out for breakfast at Angel's Diner after the Sunrise Service, so bring some money along for that.

4. The Sunday school program at Scott St. is looking for some people to hide the candy bags for the kids. Be at Scott St. at 9:30 am to help with that.

5. Think about the significance of Easter and what it is that we are remembering and celebrating.

Let me know if you've got any questions about any of this.

Bible Study Tonight - READ THIS

We're going to be meeting at the church tonight instead of at my house, because Scott St.'s ministry team (the pastoral staff and a few other leaders in the church) would like to meet with us...don't worry, we're not in trouble or anything, they just want to meet with us to chat about church and stuff.

Please come out tonight and represent the youth. Seriously, as a youth group we are part of the church and I don't think we should take it for granted that the church is trying to give us a voice. Whether you attend Scott St. on Sunday mornings or not, if you are a part of SSMAIRVIEW then you are invited to come to this meeting.

Meet me in the youth room at Scott St. at 7:00 pm.

Bowling

I can't believe that tomorrow is already Friday! For youth tomorrow night we're going bowling. It costs $4 per person, so make sure you bring money along and if possible please bring exact change. We'll be meeting at the church at 7:00 and make sure you come on time because you don't want to miss the ride to the bowling alley.

Youth Bible Study

This is your friendly, weekly reminder that we've got youth Bible study tonight. We'll be meeting at my house (169 Lake St.) at 7:00 pm. We've been going through the book of Luke for the past while and I have to admit that pretty good discussion has come from it.

See you tonight.

March Break Movie Marathon

That's right, tomorrow we're going to be having our first ever SSMAIRVIEW movie marathon. The feature trilogy for the night will be Back to the Future starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. I just found out on Tuesday that not all of you have seen the Back to the Future movies...shocking, I know...well, if that's you then you're in for a treat.

The first movie will be starting at 5:00 pm, but the fun will be lasting all night, so if you can't make it for 5 then come when you can.

I'll be ordering some pizza for supper after the first movie, so bring $2 along to help cover the cost.

See you tomorrow.

Today

Good Morning!

This is just a quick reminder that there will be no Bible study tonight, so don't come to my house tonight at 7:00 :) Instead we're having breakfast this morning, so meet me at the church at 10:00 (that's 25 minutes from now).

Have a great week!

Youth Breakfast

No school for a week, eh.

This is just a reminder that whoever wants to can join me for breakfast on Tuesday. We'll be meeting at the church at 10:00 am and then heading over to Angel's Diner. They've got a breakfast special (2 eggs, bacon or sausage, hashbrowns, toast) for really cheap...I forget the actual price, but it's definitely under $5.

I know that a lot of you probably want to sleep as late as possible all week and that's fine if you do, but sometimes its fun to do something different...and who doesn't love going out for breakfast?

Gargon

Wow, this is late. Luckily the essential details to know for tonight are the same as the majority of youth nights...We're meeting at Scott St. MB Church at 7:00 pm.

What will we be doing at Scott St. MB Church at 7:00 pm? Playing GARGON!!! It's going to be awesome.

Make sure you wear proper footwear...as in running shoes with good traction. There will be a lot of running around tonight and I don't want anyone slipping and hurting themselves because they were wearing flimsy shoes!

Bible Study is for EVERYONE!!!

Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. Remember, Bible study is for EVERYONE!

Tickets to the play

I just ordered tickets to the Laura Secord musical and these are the people I ordered tickets for. If your name is not on this list, but you would still like to go then let me know asap and I'll try to get you a ticket tomorrow.

Nathan H.
Kelly
Josh
Christina
Carmen
Darren
Nigel
Michael
Bethany
Rachel
Aaron
Pat
Suzanne
Kevin & Nikki
Mark
Gary

We'll meet at the church at 6:45 on Friday because we'll need to get there in time to get seats...we are a huge group after all and it will be way more fun if we can sit together.

I have to pre-pay the tickets so make sure that you bring your money along because I need that money back. It's $12 for students (I'm still trying to find out if that's for university students as well) and $15 for adults.

Let me know if you've got any questions.

Laura Secord Play

This Friday we're going to see the play at Laura Secord. It's called "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and it's hilarious...and three of our own youth members are in it (Matt and John are actors in it and David is in the orchestra)!

Tickets cost $12 for students and $15 for non-students and I need to pre-order the tickets, so I need to have exact numbers of who is going, so I need you to reply to this message as soon as you get it if you want to come.

Change of plans

Okay, here's the deal. Our bus has been canceled for tonight, but don't panic, I've come up with an alternate plan. The bus is clear to take us up tomorrow morning, so, pay attention to this, we will be meeting at the church tonight at our regular time, 7:00 pm. Bring all of your retreat stuff along when you come. We're going to have our first session here at the church tonight and then we're going to have a sleepover AT THE CHURCH!!! I'm still working on finding a place for us to watch Canada play in the semi-finals tonight, but if that's your concern then don't worry, I'll figure something out. Anyhow, so we'll sleepover at the church and then leave for camp bright and early tomorrow morning and enjoy the rest of our weekend up there.

The important things to remember:
Come to the church tonight at 7:00 pm with all your retreat stuff.
We will find a way to watch the hockey game.
We will have an amazing weekend!!!

Winter Retreat!!!!

This weekend is the youth retreat!!!!!! Can you tell that I'm excited about it? Here's what you need to know:

1. We're meeting at the church at 4:45pm on Friday and YOU'VE GOT TO BE ON TIME. Seriously, we need to load up the bus and head out so be at the church at 4:45.

2. It's going to be awesome!

3. Remember to pack: winter clothes, sleeping bag & pillow, your Bible & a pen.

I think that's all the important stuff. I'll see you on Friday!

MB Youth Conference

This is just a reminder that we're going to Toronto for the MB Youth Conference tomorrow. If you didn't sign up for it last week and you still want to come then give me a call and let me know. It's going to be really good and we still have a few seats available, but you HAVE TO LET ME KNOW. Those of us going to the conference are meeting at Scott St. at 5:15.

For those of you who are not coming to the conference, there will be no youth for you (obviously, since the youth event is going to the conference). DO NOT COME TO THE CHURCH AT 7:00!!!

Pancake Tuesday

This is just a reminder that we're not having regular youth Bible study tonight because we'll be busy eating pancakes at Scott St. Do not come to my house tonight, BUT you're all invited to come to Scott St. Church at 6:30 for a pancake supper. This is an annual thing we do at Scott St. and people from the community are invited, so don't think you'll feel out of place if you don't attend Scott St...everyone is invited!

Dinner of Love

Love is in the air and at youth we like to maximize on all the potential awkwardness of that, so tonight we're adding a twist to our annual "Cooking with Mark" night. Mark will first teach us how to make a romantic dinner (or "Dinner of Love" if you will) and then we will be partaking in it. You'll have to come out tonight to find out what the twist is.

Now, because the group has grown significantly in the past month, there will be enough food for everyone to have some, but I don't think there will be enough food for everyone to have a full meal, so eat a small dinner at home before you come.

We'll be meeting at Scott St. at 7:00 pm and trust me, you do not want to miss this!

Last week Gary made the announcement about the Ontario Youth Conference in Toronto next Friday. It'll cost $5. There will be a speaker and we'll be doing something called a street orientation...I'll explain it tonight. I will have a sign up list tonight and I NEED TO KNOW WHO IS COMING, so ask your parents and be ready to let me know tonight. I don't actually need the money until next week, but I do need to know who is coming tonight.

Also, if you haven't given me your retreat form and money then make sure you bring it.

See you tonight!

NO BIBLE STUDY TONIGHT

This is just a reminder that there is no youth Bible study tonight, so DO NOT come to my house tonight. Instead, we're going to be volunteering at the MCC Christian Benefit Shop on Thursday, so meet me at Scott St. Church at 5:30 on Thursday.

We'll be sorting and pricing toys and clothes...in their words, all the people who work there are old and have no idea what is cool anymore...I thought that was funny. Anyhow, I think it'll be fun and we'll be doing good at the same time (all the money they make goes to help underdeveloped countries) so it's win/win.

See you on Thursday.

Swimming & Stuff

There are two important points in this message:

1. We are going swimming at my parents' house tomorrow night for youth so bring your bathing suit and towel if you want to go swimming (girls, if you've got a bikini then please bring a dark tank top to wear over top of it). Don't worry if you don't want to go swimming, it's a great house to hang out at, so there will be plenty of other stuff to do. Be at the church on time (7:00 pm) because it would suck if you came late and missed the ride out. That being said, let me know if you know you'll be late (or if your parents will be picking you up early) and I can give you directions to my parents' house.

2. Tomorrow is the deadline for the retreat forms and money so REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FORM & MONEY!!! Let me know if for some reason you can't bring it tomorrow and I'll think about making an exception for you.

Youth Bible Study

Just a reminder that we've got Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. See you tonight!

Creative Photo Night

Now that exams are over and your brains have had some time to recuperate we're going to get creative. We'll be meeting at Scott St. at 7:00 pm tomorrow night for a photo night. If you've got a camera then please bring it (and the cables for it) along and get ready to tap into your creative side...some of us might have to "tap" a bit deeper than others, but it's sure to be fun!

If you know you'll be attending the winter retreat then feel free to bring your form and $ along...next week is the deadline for it, but early is always good!

No Bible Study :(

Bible study tonight is canceled because I hurt my back yesterday...seriously, what's the deal?!? Anyhow, sorry about that. I hope that your exams are going well...or that your surviving them at least. See you on Friday!

Lounge Night

Today was the first day of exams and I hope that all of you are feeling alright. Since tomorrow night is, BAM, right in the middle of exams, we're going to do our bi-annual lounge night. It'll be a night of games, relaxing and most importantly, NO THINKING!

We'll be meeting at Scott St. at 7:00 pm.

Bible Study

We'll be having Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. We're going to be looking at the begining of Luke 7 this week.

BIBLE STUDY IS FOR EVERYONE!!!

Scott St. & Fairview's Next Top Model (SSFNTM)

Tonight we'll be doing our Newspaper Fashion Show/SSFNTM, so come out ready to be creative and ready for a laugh because it's sure to be fun! We'll meet at the church at 7:00 pm.

Bible Study

Man, it feels like it's been forever (say that again Sandlot style...forever) since we've had regular Bible study, but tonight is the night! Meet me at 7:00 pm at my house (169 Lake St.). We're going through the gospel of Luke right now and if you've got a chance then I suggest reading through the first 4 chapters of Luke before coming as a refresher of what we've talked about so far. Fairview students are invited to come as well, so if that's you then know that we'd love it if you came.

Remember, BIBLE STUDY IS FOR EVERYONE!!!

The last post about this Friday...I promise...probably

Okay, so there have already been two messages about Friday, but this one isn't actually from me. It's from Nikki and Rachel and they're the ones actually organizing it. Make sure you read it because there is some new info.

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So this Friday night is our cheesy Christmas potluck. We will be meeting at Scott St., down stairs in the fire side room at 6:30pm.

We will be having our potluck, so make sure to bring something. Bean sent you all a list of suggestions already so that should give you some idea of what to bring.

Also it is a CHEESY Christmas party, and what is a cheesy Christmas party without a tacky Christmas sweater? So go out to value village or any thrift or your grandma's closet and find the most tacky Christmas sweater you can. There will be a prize for the person who has the best (or rather worst?) sweater.

We are also going to do a tacky re-gift exchange. So if you or someone in your family got something for Christmas that you really have no use for wrap it up and bring it. Or find something from your house you don't want anymore and wrap it up!

Those are just a few of the things planned for Friday night, so make sure you are there. Its gonna be fun! And after wards we might be watching a Christmas movie.

See you all Friday night!
Nikki & Rachel

This Week

I wrote last week that we’d be having regular youth Bible study at my house tonight, but I lied. We’re actually going to be joining the church (Scott St.) for the last night of the New Year’s prayer meetings. I’ve been out to the last two and it’s a small group of people from the church that’s been attending them, but it’s been great to think about what God is calling us to as a church and then pray for different aspects of that, so tonight we can do that regarding youth. Why not start the new year out in prayer?

Tonight’s prayer meeting will be at Scott St. at 7:30. If you’re planning on coming then make sure you are on time because it will start at 7:30 (perhaps plan on coming 5 minutes early). It’ll probably be over by 8:30, so if you guys want to, we can go to Tim Hortons afterward. And text all your youth friend to make sure they know that we’ll be at the church, not at my house.

This Friday, as you will of course remember from last weeks message, is our Ugly Christmas Sweater Potluck. The holidays are finally over and you might be sick of Christmas already, but in youth we like to beat a dead horse (is that really a saying? Ugh.) and keep the festivities going.

We’ll be meeting at Scott St. at 6:30 and everyone has to bring their favourite dish to share with the group. In case you’re having a hard time coming up with something, here is a list of suggestions:
• Veggie platter
• Fruit platter
• Meatballs
• Pasta or potato salad
• Some sort of casserole
• Stew
• Chili
• Perogies
• Soup
• Crackers & dip or cheese
• Garlic bread
• Dinner rolls
• Salad of any kind
• Dessert
• Anything that you like to eat
Now, in order to keep your parents from stressing out about this either plan on making your dish yourself or tell them about this A.S.A.P.!!!

If it’s still snowy out on Friday then perhaps we can go tobogganing after youth is finished. I’ll make sure to message you guys again if that’s the plan so that you can bring your winter gear and whatnot.

See you soon!