AYM NOTES 11.18.2007

Thank You!

A special thanks to Jess & LeAnn Dowdy for opening up their home for the Middle School Retreat last weekend. We also thank the following adult sponsors for sacrificing their weekend to serve our teens: Drew & Jill Corbitt, Rowdy & Edie Beckner, David & Tara Rangel, James Townsend, Steven & Amanda Spiess.

10-12th Grade 24 HOUR ESCAPE
ESCAPE from this life, routine, pressures, influences. Join us on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th. We need 20-30 students for this trip to be possible. Check your mail box.

SUNDAY MORNINGS
YOU WILL NEED YOUR BIBLE. YOU WILL NEED YOUR CURRICULUM BOOK. The 7th-12th graders are continuing a thorough Sunday morning study of “Essential Truth.” You may still purchase your student handbook for only $5. This handbook will guide the students in daily Bible reading & in Life Groups through the first of January. This morning’s theme is “Why does the Bible matter?” If you have not paid yet, please give the money to your LIFE Group Leader.

BASKETBALL LEAGUE
This year we will have a 16u team. Cost will be about $30, and games will begin after the Christmas break on Saturdays. We will begin practice soon.

No Encounter Exchange or Reach Group this Wednesday night due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Encounter Exchange
7th-9th graders will continue to “Journey with Jesus” next Wednesday night as we go On Location to PANAMA! The Loft will be open from 6:30-8:00. Bring money for nachos, candy, & drinks from 6:30-7:00. Bring your Bible as we submerge into God’s word from 7:00-8:00.
REACH Groups
All 10th-12th grade students are invited to the GOSPEL JOURNEY study in our REACH Groups. Our groups meet at the Perry’s (111 Castlegate) and at the Alexander’s (800 Eden Drive) again next week. Arrive by 6:45 so we can eat some snacks, get Episode 7 started, and dig for God’s truth about the Gospel Journey.

LTC Planning Meeting
LTC 2008 is March 21-22. For most everyone, this is the last weekend of Spring Break. An LTC interest meeting is scheduled for December 2nd at 9:00 am in the LOFT to discuss student & coach participation & important dates leading up to LTC. If your child is planning to participate in the convention or pre-convention events, or if you are an interested coach, please attend the meeting on Dec. 2nd!

Winterfest 2008
January is just around the corner so we are beginning to make plans for Winterfest! The annual teen conference is for 7th-12th graders in Arlington, TX January 18-20. Cost for the weekend is $65 per person. Sign-ups begin today!

LIFE GROUP Parties
This December, be ready to celebrate the Holiday Season with your LIFE Group! More info to come soon!

Upcoming dates:
November 10-11: Middle School Retreat
December 2: LTC Interest meeting
January 18-20: Winterfest
February 22-23: REVOLVE Girl’s Conference in Houston