AYM NOTES 3.30.8

Young Men and Dad Lunch
Today we will eat a $4 per person BBQ lunch up in the LOFT immediately after the morning assembly. Members of the PT CoC Youth Group will join us to hear Steve Hallaway to talk about “WINNING THE BATTLE”. We will be equipped to avoid the traps of lust and sexual temptations. We will dismiss @ 1:30 p.m.

LTC Show-off & Celebration
Tonight, March 30th, the LTC participants will have a chance to show-off in front of parents & peers. We’ll meet in the Chapel from 6:00-7:15, & then have a family celebration at Longview Lanes from 7:30-8:30. The cost of bowling is $3 per person. Students, plan to arrive at Alpine by 5:45 to meet with your team! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped assemble the plaques Wednesday evening!

Softball
This week we will begin our Awesome Softball season on Tuesday night at Hinsley field @ 6:30 p.m. . If you signed up to play, please be there by 6:15 and bring your check for $20 if you plan on playing.

Celebration Station Lock-in
We still need 3 adults to go with us on this trip. Two additional parents will be needed to drive us home @ 6 a.m. We cannot make this trip without adult volunteers. This trip is for High School and Middle School.
The East Texas Church of Christ youth groups have reserved Celebration Station in Mesquite for an exciting night of fun April 4-5. Meet at Alpine @ 8 p.m., we’ll leave Mesquite @ 6 a.m. The cost of $30 per person includes bumper boats, go-carts, video games, & miniature golf. Paintball may be available for an additional $10. Friends are invited! Sign-up & pay this morning if you are planning to come!

Home Bible Studies/Reach Groups
9th-12th graders will meet in homes for Reach Groups. We are now calling them "Home Bible Studies".
Students need to be at Nick Novak’s family’s home (727 Reel Rd - first drive way west of the Episcopal Church, do not drive or park on grass). We’ll also meet on the east side of town at the Chris and Mindi Collier's home (3204 Linda Ln. - yes you may park in the drive way and curb). All Seniors meet with Ricky Pruitt @ The LOFT @ 4:30 this afternoon to prepare to lead these Bible Studies.

SHINE
Juniors & Seniors interested in attending the SHINE weekend at A&M April 25-27 can register online at www.aggiesforchrist.org Tell Ricky if you plan on attending!

MYministry
We are excited about Alpine’s new Middle School Ministry (MYministry) & the Sunday morning FUEL time! Teachers for this group are Erin & Melissa Higgins/Mark & Jamie English (5th grade), Kevin & Dee Anne McCrary/Melissa Kitchens (6th grade), Steve & Brenda Alexander/Charles & Juli Orr (7th grade), and Angus & Tami Pool/David & Tara Rangel (8th grade). All 5th-8th graders are strongly encouraged to remain in the Family Life Center for Worship unless assisting with the Pre-School Super Stars Program. Please see Melissa Kitchens if you have any questions concerning MYministry.

MYministry Momentum
MYministry meets in the LOFT this Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00pm for MOMENTUM. The snack bar will be open to serve candy & drinks from 6:30-7:00. Bring a friend!

Upcoming dates:
March 30: Man Lunch – HS & MS and Dads
April 4-5: Celebration Station Lock-in
April 25-27: Aggies For Christ SHINE
May 4: Senior Sunday / Banquet

Summer Dates:
June 8-15: Mission Mexico (HS)
June 15-21: Camp of the Hills (MS)
June 15-18: Alpine VBS
June 28-July 5: Trek (HS)
July 2: Servant Auction (MS)
July 19-25: Mission McAllen (MS)
August 17: Splash Kingdom

AYM NOTES 3.23.8

Reach Groups/Home Bible Studies

9th-12th graders will meet in homes for Reach Groups. We are now calling them "home bible studies".
Students from PTHS, SHHS, or other "westerners" need to be at Nick Novak’s family’s home (727 Reel Rd - first drive way west of the Episcopal Church, do not drive or park on grass). All students from LHS, HHS, MHS and other eastern schools meet at the Chris and Mindi Collier's home (3204 Linda Ln. - yes you may park in the drive way and curb).

LTC Show-off & Celebration
NextSunday evening, March 30th, the LTC participants will have a chance to show-off in front of parents & peers. We’ll meet in the FLC from 6:00-7:15, & then have a family celebration at Longview Lanes from 7:30-8:30. The cost is $3 per person.

Mission Mexico Passports
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Celebration Station Lock-in
The East Texas Church of Christ youth groups have reserved Celebration Station in Mesquite for an exciting night of fun April 4-5. The cost of $30 per person includes bumper boats, go-carts, video games, & miniature golf. Paintball may be available for an additional $10. Friends are invited! Sign-up & pay this morning if you are planning to come!

Introducing MYministry
This Wednesday evening the Middle School Youth Ministry (MYministry) officially kicks off in the LOFT at 6:30 pm with MOMENTUM. All 5th-8th graders are encouraged to attend & participate in the Middle School events! Sunday morning classes for 5th & 6th graders will remain in the Children’s wing. In addition, 5th-8th graders are strongly encouraged to remain in the Family Life Center for Worship unless assisting with the Pre-School Super Stars Program. Please see Melissa Kitchens if you have any questions concerning MYministry.

MYministry/
Beginning this Wednesday night, March 26th, the 5th-8th graders will meet in the LOFT for MYministry’s MOMENTUM.



MYheros Meeting
All Middle School Youth teachers will meet this Wednesday evening in the LOFT from 5:45-6:15 to discuss curriculum.

SHINE
Juniors & Seniors interested in attending the SHINE weekend at A&M can register online at www.aggiesforchrist.org Tell Ricky if you plan on attending!

Upcoming dates:
March 23: Easter: no Life Groups
April 4-5: Celebration Station Lock-in
April 25-27: Aggies For Christ SHINE
May 4: Senior Sunday

Summer Dates:
June 6/7-14: Mission Mexico (HS)
June 15-21: Camp of the Hills (MS)
June 15-18: Alpine VBS
June 28-July 5: Trek (HS)
July 2: Servant Auction (MS)
July 19-25: Mission McAllen (MS)
August 17: Splash Kingdom

AYM Notes 3.16.8

LTC Info
· JH Puppets/drama: 11:30 am
· All participants should plan to check into the Downtown Hyatt this Friday between 2:00-6:00 pm. You’ll receive your nametag & t-shirt upon check-in. Please pick up an LTC info packet this morning & check with your coaches concerning practicies!

INTERNSHIP
If you are interested in the summer internship, working with our High School and Junior High teens, please check out the job description. Intern%202008%20Description.pdf Contact Ricky or Melissa for some follow up.

CHOCOHOLICFEST Thanks!
A special thanks to all of our AYM adult sponsors for helping make CHOCOHOLICFEST such a fun success. Thank you for cleaning, baking, & encouraging us with such enthusiasm!

Mission Mexico Passports
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Family Movie Night-Change of Plans
This Wednesday during Spring Break, all Alpine families will meet at Carmike 10 Movie theaters (by the mall) at 7:00 pm to see Disney’s College Road Trip. You can read a great review of this movie & download a family Bible Study to accompany the movie at http://christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/2008/collegeroadtrip2008.html The Loft & Children’s wing will be closed for this special event.

LTC Show-off & Celebration
Save the date! Sunday evening, March 30th, the LTC participants will have a chance to show-off in front of parents & peers. We’ll meet in the FLC from 6:00-7:15, & then have a family celebration at Longview Lanes from 7:30-8:30. The cost is $3 per person.

Celebration Station Lock-in
The East Texas Church of Christ youth groups have reserved Celebration Station in Mesquite for an exciting night of fun April 4-5. The cost of $30 per person includes bumper boats, go-carts, video games, & miniature golf. Paintball may be available for an additional $10. Friends are invited! Sign-up this morning if you are planning to come!

MYministry/Reach Groups
Beginning Wednesday night, March 26th, 9th-12th graders will meet in homes for Reach Groups while the 5th-8th graders will meet in the LOFT for MYministry’s MOMENTUM.

Upcoming dates:
March 21-22: LTC in Dallas
March 23: Easter: no Life Groups
April 4-5: Celebration Station Lock-in

Summer Dates:
June 6/7-14: Mission Mexico (HS)
June 15-21: Camp of the Hills (MS)
June 15-18: Alpine VBS
June 28-July 5: Trek (HS)
July 2: Servant Auction (MS)
July 19-25: Mission McAllen (MS)
August 17: Splash Kingdom

AYM NOTES 3.9.8

INTERNSHIP
If you are interested in the summer internship, working with our High School and Junior High teens, please check out the job description. Intern%202008%20Description.pdf Contact Ricky or Melissa for some follow up.

LTC Practice
· JH Puppets/drama: 2:45-4:00
· HS Puppets/drama: 3:00-4:00
· 7-12 Chorus: 4:00-5:00
· 7-12 girl’s/mixed chorus: 5:00
· It is important that every team member attend these practices. Please inform your coaches ahead of time if you will be absent from practice!

CHOCOHOLICFEST
This year’s CHOCOHOLICFEST is this Wednesday, March 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Make plans now to attend with your friends & hear a powerful message from nationally known author & speaker, Jason Illian. CHOCOHOLICFEST will wrap up our 4-week dating series filled with fun games & competitions.

Mission Mexico Passports
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Family Movie Night
The Wednesday during Spring Break, all Alpine families of 1st-12th graders are invited to come to the Loft from 6:00-8:00 for Movie Night. The snack bar will be open & ready to serve pizza, candy, & drinks.

LTC Show-off & Celebration
Save the date! Sunday evening, March 30th, the LTC participants will have a chance to show-off in front of parents & peers. We’ll meet in the FLC from 6:00-7:15, & then have a family celebration at Longview Lanes from 7:30-8:30. The cost is $3 per person.

Celebration Station Lock-in
The East Texas Church of Christ youth groups have reserved Celebration Station in Mesquite for an exciting night of fun April 4-5. The cost of $30 per person includes bumper boats, go-carts, video games, & miniature golf. Paintball may be available for an additional $10. Friends are invited! Sign-up this morning if you are planning to come!

Myministry/Reach Groups
Beginning Wednesday night, March 26th, 9th-12th graders will meet in homes for Reach Groups while the 5th-8th graders will meet in the LOFT for Myministry’s MOMENTUM.

Upcoming dates:
March 12: CHOCHOLICFEST
March 21-22: LTC in Dallas
March 23: Easter: no Life Groups
April 4-5: Celebration Station Lock-in

Summer Dates:
June 6/7-14: Mission Mexico (HS)
June 15-21: Camp of the Hills (MS)
June 15-18: Alpine VBS
June 28-July 5: Trek (HS)
July 2: Servant Auction (MS)
July 19-25: Mission McAllen (MS)
August 17: Splash Kingdom