November

You've grooved with the tunes of 270 North and trunk or treated to over 700 children in our community.  Way to go Pathway youth!  What about November?  In addition to high school guy's basketball, bible study, small group, Wednesday nights, worship team, and sign art team, here's what's happening:

November 4-5 is our Youth Camping Trip (indoor/outdoor) so bring your camping gear and experience all your favorite camping moments.  We will start after school on Friday and conclude 11:00 am on Saturday. 

November 8 - Voting Day for our country and a day off from school for teenagers.  We will plan to go shopping for our Operation Christmas Child boxes using the money we raised from recycling cans.

November 13 - Right after the Sunday am service we will have a parent meeting.  Encourage your parents or guardians to be there for details like church camp dates, fundraisers, and missions opportunities for the spring and summer.  You will learn about the application process and help make some decisions for winter programs.

November 23 - No Wednesday night service so we will go bowling.  We typically invite the college students home on break to join us.  Come out 6:30 pm and bring money for bowling with your friends.

Events to anticipate?

December 11 - Youth Christmas Party

Winter - Youth Winter Retreat

January - Student Leadership Conference

March 16-17  - Middle School Cedarmania, an all-night party for middle school only. 

March 23-24 - DNOW (Disciple Now) in Marshall County. 

Upcoming Fall Events

Fall is in the air and here are some updates on the youth fall activities. 

Sunday, September 25 at 4:30 pm Sign Art Team practice and 7:15 pm Worship Team practice
Monday, September 26 at 3:15-5:30 High School Bible Study at the Crapos
Wednesday, September 28, 7:30 am See You At the Pole at MCHS (pole by the bus drop off), NMMS, and GCHS, as well as the Middle College's WKCTC campus.
Monday, October 3 at 3:15-5:30 High School Bible Study at the Crapos
Monday, October 10, after school depart for the Memphis Christian College fair (all sophomores through seniors are especially invited). 
October 15 (all day) Rooted Conference at Trace Creek Baptist Church
October 31 5:00 pm to 8:00 ish pm Trunk or Treat (candy donation is available in the Ministry Center). 

Sign Ups available for students: (see Pastor Dan if you want to indicate interest)
High School Guys basketball league
Memphis College Fair
Rides for bible study
Rooted Conference

Parent info: if you are swamped in a fast-paced fall calendar, let us know how we can minister and pray your teenager and family.  Many of our youth volunteers are attending football games, soccer games, band competitions, and concerts.  Be sure and let us know your events and we would love to come and cheer you on.  Please pray for our Wednesday night gatherings as many new students are attending and participating, looking for a solid group in which they can find true friends and a living God.  Also pray for our small group time on Sunday night that we can direct our students in a deeper understanding of God's word, Christian community, and the profound call to justice and righteousness.  Many of our seniors have leadership responsibilities in the small groups and need prayer as they encounter the opposition described in Ephesians 6. 

Washed, Church Camp 2011

Eleven more days until we leave for church camp. If you haven't done so already, all Point of Interest ratings and Medical Release forms need to be done, printed (just medical release forms), signed and turn in. You will need to create a participant account and then follow the directions. All camp monies should also be turned in--see Pastor Dan if you need to know your balance. Our theme is Washed, check out the promo videos of our theme and the camp to get a sense what camp is all about.