Alpine Youth Ministry

AYM Notes 6.22.8

2008-06-22T08:38:00.001-05:00

AYM Summer Interns
Shannon Morgan sdm04c[at]acu.edu 903.241.4841
Bobby Burke bobbyburke[at]cablelynx.com 903.452.6780
Julie Kelley jak06m[at]acu.edu 806.341.6515

MYministry (5th-8th grades)
Fuel
Sunday morning Bible Studies through the One-Minute Bible Curriculum continues this week. 5th and 6th graders meet downstairs in the Annex & 7th and 8th graders meet in the LOFT.

Momentum
Wednesdays this summer, the 5th-8th grade can hangout in the LOFT from 6:30-7 p.m. and we will have class downstairs from 7-8 p.m.

McAllen Deposits & sponsor meeting
A deposit of $50 is due next Sunday, June 29th for participating students and sponsors. Also, all adult & high school sponsors planning on coming with us to McAllen will meet with Melissa next Sunday morning during class in the Annex.

Servant Auction
Wednesday evening, July 9th, all middle school teens will be auctioned off to serve our church family & raise funds for MYmissions. A silent auction will begin during Taste of Alpine and a live auction will take place from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Middle School teens will prepare for the auction Sunday morning, July 6th during class. Begin thinking about what type of service you can provide.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th)
Trek
There’s a meeting Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the LOFT and you may turn in your $230 Trek money if you have not yet done so. Bring the $35 for white water rafting with you on the trip.

Having a BLAST
Being Salt And Light Together… plan on BLASTing with us Thursday at 10 a.m. Bring a little cash for lunch. We will finish up around 1 p.m.

Manly Meat Meeting and Girls Prayer Group
Our macho, high school men and lovely, high school ladies will meet this Tuesday night at 5 p.m. Girls at McAlister’s & guys in the Loft.

Ultimate!
Meet at 6:30 on Thursdays at the soccer field behind the LOBO aquatic center for great games of Frisbee.

Wednesday Night ENCOUNTER
This Wednesday night, we’ll open up The LOFT at 6:30 p.m. and serve drinks and candy… no pizza or nachos. So come on and hang out with us! We’ll begin worship at 7 p.m. and then get into God’s word!

2008-06-13T09:53:00.005-05:00

Here are pictures from Thursday when we did a number of different things....

we delivered food to the poorest neighborhoods

...played with the beautiful Casa kids

Painted a kindergarten

Did all kinds of work in the new office complex...here the guys are busting out concrete to lay an irrigation pipe to a huge planter.

...prayed and sang on the mountain at the foot of the cross

Poured concrete for the start of a duplex/church building/clinic downtown

Said goodbye to Gil Sanchez

...here's proof we're eating VERY well!

Celebrated Jesse's birthday with a pinata.

We're off serving on our last day. Please keep up your prayers and leave us posts!

Good Morning from Casa on Friday a.m.

2008-06-13T09:46:00.002-05:00

Thursday was a great day…
We had another great breakfast to start our day and headed to Casa for our devotional and work assignments. Megan Hoyle talked to us about ways to encourage each other and those we came in contact with. It was a great reminder about how our words can build others up.

The work assignments included: three girls stayed at Casa and helped with the youngest children so the caretakers could clean up the dorms and wash the children’s clothes. Another large group went to the kindergarten and completed painting the inside of the four classrooms. This is a HUGE job and is making a tremendous difference. All we have left to do is the outside of the building on the street side. We will tackle that on Friday.

Another large group went to the community site and completed pouring the pier for the duplexes. This was a really hard, big job and this group did a wonderful job. Don Farrer and Jack Reeher have done an amazing job with this and it has come together quickly. The group worked straight in the sun from 9 a.m. until about 2:30 p.m. and finished it all up. It will be great for them to hear from the medical mission group in August how this project progresses in the coming weeks.

In addition to these jobs we had a couple helping in the Casa kitchen prepare the lunch and a half dozen guys running electrical lines in the new office area. David Nelson and Jess Dowdy have used their expertise to get this project advanced. Everyone was busy and felt good at the end of the day about how it had all gone.

In the afternoon we delivered 98 bags of food to some of the poorer neighborhoods in the area. This was an eye-opening experience for everyone – houses with doors you can see through the gaps, cows grazing in the streets, children with little clothing.. The gifts were received enthusiastically at some places and skeptically at others. This was a great chance for us to practice our Spanish and explain that we were there from Casa and representing Jesus Christ.

When our Bibles and food bags were gone we met at the huge cross up on the mountain overlooking the city. We knelt and prayed and sang at the cross and looked out over the city that the people at Casa want so desperately to reach for Christ. It was a very special time and a beautiful view of the area.

After returning to the Casa we met one last time with Gil Sanchez. He and his wife will leave Friday a.m. to take their granddaughters back home to Colorado. He thanked us for coming and being a light to the children and the community.

We returned to our motel and ate a great dinner at the Mennonite Restaurant. Jesse Morgan’s 16th birthday was celebrated with a cake after dinner and piñata in the gazebo after our evening devotional.

We are looking forward to our last day. Right now we are on the bus to the Casa. It will be sad to say goodbye to the beautiful children and staff but we have had a great week and feel blessed to have been here.

Here are a few messages from kids and adults written yesterday and this morning….

. This is Katee and Jill. Today we painted at the elementary school in town and the rest of us worked on laying a foundation at the construction site. We got most of the school finished and plan to finish it tomorrow.
After work we passed out food to the town’s people and went to the big cross on a mountain that over looks the city. There we prayed and had a mini devo. Tonight we are going to the Mennonite restaurant to eat. We are having fun and things are going great!

this is Mitchell. Today we poured the foundation for what will eventually be a 2 bedroom house for a homeless man. After work, lunch and playing with the children we passed out food to two of the poorest areas in Anahuac. Tonight we are eating at the Mennonite restaurant. We are all having a great time.

This is Nina! Hello from Mexico. We are working hard, eating way too much, and serving and being served with much love. We begin our final day today, Friday.

Good morning from Mexico!

Photos from Wednesday

2008-06-12T16:16:00.003-05:00

Here are some images from Wednesday's work...

A great group went to the local kindergarten to paint the entire building. This is a HUGE job but this gang can do it!

After lunch we bagged 98 bags of pinto beans, rice and potatoes for some local families. We will deliver them on Thursday.

At the evening devo several children just conched out in the arms of our kids....so sweet!

Pics from Tuesday at the Casa

2008-06-11T20:55:00.002-05:00

Michael, Matthew and Bobby put up a huge tarp to cover the kids' playground.

Sharon Novak bags a tree to keep the birds off the apples.

Mitchell fixes the flat on a wheel barrow.

Josh and Graeme working on installing electrical boxes.

Nick Novak cleaning up paint barrels

Girl power! The girls move a HUGE pile of wood around to another side of Casa to be chopped up and used for firewood.

Nina Herigon's awesome paint crew. They made the office area even more beautiful with what they call "Casa Peach Sunrise" -- the color you see everywhere at Casa.

The concrete crew. Allison and guys did a terrific job digging out the area, putting up the forms and putting in the concrete.

Messages from Wednesday afternoon at the Casa

2008-06-11T16:30:00.002-05:00

Hey, this is Macy! Today we got to Casa around 9 o’clock and then had a devotional and worship time. Today I was on the painting team for the kindergarten school in town. We got a lot accomplished today but there is still a ton of work to be done. Tonight we are cooking hamburgers and then going to the taco stand! I’m pretty sure everyone is exhausted but we are having a great time!

Hey, this is AJ (a.k.a…Amber and Jena) We woke up around 7 o’ clock, and ate breakfast then headed to casa and had morning devo. Then we broke up into groups and pave cement or move wood or paint a school but our favorite part of service is playing with the casa kids and showing them a good time. We just got finished with our lunch and are about to go play with all the children. After our work is done here then we are going to go eat at a taco shack. When we are finished with out dinner we’ll return to the hotel for the night devotional and head off to bed. We can’t wait till the next day at casa.

Hi, this is Janie Farrer,
We are having sooo much fun! The trip was rather long, but we made it. We are doing so much at Casa, and in the town of Anahuac. We are painting a kindergarten school, and some of the guys are digging and laying the foundation for a duplex . There is so much work that needs to be done here and so little time to do it. It is so rewarding to know the children will benefit from our work. Continue praying for us and the work here at Casa.

Hello! This is Hannah. Casa is such an amazing experience. Today we went to the school that the kindergarten children from Casa attend. It’s devastating, and in worse condition than you can ever imagine. We got a lot done though, and it’s starting to look cleaner. However, the children have a greater impact on me. They are so so happy. I can hardly understand how they are so content with their lives, but somehow God has worked in their hearts and made them happier than any orphan is expected to be. They are so sweet, and so willing to open up to us, language barrier or not. There is a little 3 year old named Santiago that I am determined to make mine one day. He’s so precious. All in all, so far this week has been greater than I expected. Please continue to pray for our safety here in Mexico, and also the impact that God will have on the children through our actions here at Casa. J Thank you!

Check the AYM hotline for more messages from our Alpine group and don't forget to leave us messages here. We love you guys and are so grateful for this opportunity!

Messages from kids....

2008-06-10T12:40:00.007-05:00

Here are some messages from Alpine missionaries:

This is Maegan Reeher, Im having so much fun here. Yesterday when we got here we played with the little kids for a couple of hours, it was very intresting trying to understand them. I was like "What are you talking about??" This morning I woke up at seven and ate breakfast and then we came to Casa, I stared by loading wood onto a truck and taking it back and forth unloading it. Then I started painting the building a peach color. Its been real great serving for the people here. Im really happy I came. Thanks, to everybody that helped me be able to go on this trip. I miss you Mom and Emily. :D

Hi this is MaLisa Nelson, it was a long trip to Mexico, but arriving yesterday and getting to interact with the children has been a lot of fun. The best thing that has happened in my opinion so far was when we arrived at dinner, the kids got up and just smiled and hugged us with big smiles on their faces. Although I know very little Spanish the communicating through hugs and smiles is almost enough. Today I worked with a couple of other people on painting some walls, it was hot, however, we worked very hard and got a lot accomplished. I am so glad for the opportunity to serve the kids and people here in Mexico, and know this is a good experience. Thanks for all your prayers, please let them continue. [:

From Matthew Herigon:
This morning Bobby, Michael and I got a huge tarp and put it over the playground area, secured a cable around it and tied it down so the kids can play in the shade. We'll finish that project tomorrow when we have more rope. I helped unload, mix and pour the concrete to prepare for another wall in the playground area. While getting wood for forming up the concrete and Michael and I found a rat in the woodshed area and scared it off so the girls wouldn't be afraid anymore. We also helped unload and stack wood. So we got a lot done.

We had cheese/bean pizza last night on a roll with rice and watermelon for dessert. Today for lunch we had enchiladas (Mrs. Hoyle and Mrs. Farrer helped cook) and refried beans and salad. So no one is starving. Tonight we are going to Don Pepperoni's -- a local favorite pizzaria with a great icecream next door in a nearby town.

I've met a bunch of nice little kids who want me sit with them. I play with them and they are teaching me some Spanish.

From Will Morgan:
Today's spiritual theme was "Being a servant like our master" It was based on John 13:1-17 that talks about Jesus washing the disciples' feet. During our devo after lunch I shared a few of my thoughts on what this may have looked like to us had we been there and we talked about how the greatest way to show God's full extent of HIs love is to love those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

We are truly enjoying ourselves while serving those around us.

...more later!

Images from the road...

2008-06-10T12:34:00.007-05:00

Here are a few pics from Monday.

The Hughes girls proudly show they got all their paperwork filled out to cross the border.

This is our amazing bus driver Jose helps us in countless ways. He helped us get across theborder in record time, talks to the militia at the checkpoints, negotiates better prices for us at restaurants, hotels, etc. His youngest son, Christopher, is traveling with us and is our favorite little mascot.

Jess Dowdy tries on a sombrero...attempting to blend in with the natives. Nice try, Jess.

Drew Nelson bravely eats at an open air taco stand in the marketplace in Chihuahua.

Who are those masked men? Some Alpinos are bringing home very interesting souveniers from Chihuahua.

At the Casa, Gil Sanchez greets us and gives us an orientation about the orphanage's history, mission and how we can be a part of God's work at this place.

Mitchell Hagler arm wrestles a kid who is also here to volunteer at Casa this week from Midland's North A congregation.

Dinner with the children. They are absolutely adorable...they love our kids and our kids love them!

Tyler Farrer and a new buddy.

Donnya finds many ways to serve immediately.

Let the games begin...play time with the children after dinner was a blast.

Trey Jeffers with a new friend.

Jumprope is more fun with three, four or five at one time.

Soccer with Bobby Burke.

Football with Josh Dowdy.

Jena with her new little sis.

Bible study and some prayer time in our hotel rooms and we were all ready to crash by 10 p.m.!

Good Morning from Casa!

2008-06-10T10:20:00.009-05:00

It is 9:30 a.m. at Casa on Tuesday morning and we are here and ready to begin a great day serving together. Already our team is at work painting, bagging trees (to protect the fruit from birds, ect.), pouring concrete, chopping wood, electrical and plumbing projects, etc...

Yesterday was a great day...we got off early and crossed the border with absolutely no problem. Our driver, Jose, is a terrific help and we sailed through in about 45 minutes. On the road we went straight on through to Chihuahua where we got to roam about eating and shopping for a couple of hours. Some were careful and ate at Burger King and other U.S. fastfood stops while others were more adventurous and tried out the open air taco stands. No one got sick and everybody enjoyed the experience, so no worries! We got back on the bus and pressed on toward Casa. We arrived around 5 p.m. and got to see the children briefly as they went into an afternoon devotional. Gill gave us an orientation and told us about Casa and its beginnings and the mission here. He also outlined projects we will be involved with and told us how it will impact the children and the community around Casa.

We ate dinner with the kids and our Alpine kids immediately connected with the children. Lots of hugs and smiles and pantomiming going on. Several recognized kids from years past and picked up right where they had left off before. After dinner we had a couple of hours to go outside with the children and play....soccer, football, jumprope, roller skating, playing the sand, etc.... It cooled off nicely and was a beautiful evening to be outside together.

Some of our men...David, Jess, Don and Jack worked on the Casa school bus which has been out of commission for the past month and got it running again.

We left the Casa at dark and sang as we drove back to our motel in Anahuac. It is very nice and clean and is adjacent to a restaurant where we have our breakfast each morning. Back in our rooms we did a brief devotional about being like Christ which helped us think about Who we are reflecting this week. Gill really impressed upon us the importance of how we are viewed by the children. We are here reinforcing all that they teach the children about how Christians live so it is very important that we remember that we are the face of Christ while here.

This morning we were up and eating a great breakfast by 7 a.m. and were on the road to Casa by 8:30 a.m. Once here we met up with the other church we are working with (North A Church of Christ from Midland/Odessa area), sang and prayed and Gill gave us our assignments. Everyone has gone off in every direction to work this morning around the campus and also in town at a community project that is just starting. We are very excited to represent Casa in a groundbreaking project today that will fill an empty lot with several housing units, a church building and medical clinic. It is great that we can be a part of the beginning of this project that will positively impact the local town and benefit so many. Our team of guys will be laying things out and starting the foundational work. It will be great to come back in subsequent trips to see how this project continues and is later in use. To God be the glory!

It is a beautiful day at Casa-- a nice breeze is blowing and the birds are singing-- and we are thankful to be here and to witness God working through so many people. We will try to post some photos here for you to see what we're doing as soon as we are able. Everyone is doing great and happy to be here. Please keep up your prayers for us. More later!

We love and appreciate all of you!

Mission Mexico Traveling

2008-06-09T09:15:00.003-05:00

Our trip began early on Sunday morning, June 8th... ready for our "three hour tour" to Presidio Texas (with a bus transfer in San Antonio).

We ate at FREEBIRDS in San Marcos, and ate a little burrito.

We arrived at 1:30 a.m.

We'll keep you posted...

We're about to eat breakfast and cross the border.

Here's Sharon Novak pouring juice for our nutritious breakfast... with the lid on. NEED MORE SLEEP...!!

Matthew and MaLisa are happy to be eating wonderful food. Janie shows her breakfast of champions.

Eat lunch in Chihuahua downtown district and arrive at Casa De La Esperanza before dinner tonight.

LEAVE US A COMMENT THIS WEEK! KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS

AYM Notes 6.8.8

2008-06-05T12:10:00.009-05:00

AYM Summer Interns
Shannon Morgan 903.241.4841
Bobby Burke 903.452.6780
Julie Kelley 806.341.6515

Food Drive Contest
We’re having a contest between the girls and boys of middle school and high school to see who can bring the most food for Camp of the Hills. Drop off the food in tubs up in the LOFT. Winners get a free Sonic drink!

VBS: TEEN Helpers Needed!
Fill out a form and put it in the green and white “Power Lab” box in the LOFT to help on June 15-18 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

MYministry (5th-8th grades)
Camp of the Hills
We have a meeting next Wednesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. in The LOFT. The remaining $75 is due.

SOS (service over self)
This Saturday, June 7, we will meet at the LOFT and will help pass out flyers for our upcoming VBS from 10 a.m. til noon. We will have pizza in the LOFT and hang out until 1 p.m.

Wednesday Night
This summer the 5th-8th grade can hangout in the LOFT from 6:30-7:00 p.m. but we will have class downstairs.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th)
Wednesday Night in The LOFT
We'll have a devotional for all High School students in The Loft this week! Come join us from 6:30 till 8 p.m.!

Trek Balance Due
Wilderness Trek money is due: $230 per participant (this does not include the white water rafting cost).

Camp Possible
During the weeks of June 23-July 3, high school students will help teach and play games from noon till 5 p.m. at Camp Possible for Jr. High students attending this camp. It will be Monday through Thursday, and we will travel together to the camp near Tyler. More info to come.

Having a BLAST
Meet at the LOFT this Thursday from 10-1, we’ll leave for a service project and head to the Mall afterwards for some food. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We need people to bring some gardening tools such as: clippers, shovels, rakes, and gloves. Bring a water bottle, dehydration is not allowed! : )

Manly Meat Meeting
Tuesday Evenings arrive at the LOFT, at 5p.m. and we’ll leave at 9 p.m. Bring raw Meat and Bible. This will not meet next week on the 10th because of the Mexico mission trip! See you on June 17th!

Girl’s prayer group at McAllister’s
We’ll meet there Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to talk, eat, and pray! This will not meet next week on the 10th because of the Mexico mission trip! See you on June 17th.

Mission Mexico!!!!!!
47 teens and adults are headed to Anahuac Mexico to work at and in the community surrounding Casa De La Esperanza! Check out the latest newsletter[ Our%20May%20Newsletter.pdf ]of one of the workers (Abraham Matta) that serves with his wife at Casa!
We head out on June 8... through the 15th! Here's a shout out to Austin Sumner who cut his foot and can't go with us! Total bummer. Will miss you, bro!

Here's the crew that's going to Casa:

Kayla Avery, Jenna Corley, Jill Dowdy, Josh Dowdy, JuliAnn Dowdy, Hillary Farrer, Holly Farrer, Tyler Farrer, Mason Hagler, Mitch Hagler, Donya Herrigon, Nicole Herrigon, Matthew Herrigon, Katie Hoyle, Megan Hoyle, Chaney Hughes, Hannah Hughes, Trey Jeffers, Trey Knight, Macy McWilliams, Dylan Metcalf, Jesse Morgan, Will Morgan, Michael Murphy, Drew Nelson, Zack Nelson, Melessa Nelson, Nick Novak, Meagan Reher, Amber Shafer, , Graeme Williams, Jesse Wilson, Bobby Burke, Jess Dowdy, LeAnn Dowdy, Don Farrer, Janie Farrer, Allison Farrer, Nina Herrigon, Nicole Hoyle, Julie Kelley, Maggie Morgan, David Nelson, Debbie Nelson, Sharon Novak, Ricky Pruitt, Jack Reher

AYM Notes 6.1.8

2008-05-29T16:42:00.001-05:00

AYM Summer Interns
Shannon Morgan sdm04c@acu.edu 903.241.4841
Bobby Burke bobbyburke@cablelynx.com 903.452.6780
Julie Kelley jak06m@acu.edu 806.341.6515

Wednesday Gladewater Rodeo
After Wednesday night church, we’ll get a group to head over to the rodeo. If you’re interested, bring $12 and a cowboy hat!

Thursday Theatron
A skit group from Harding is performing at the Shiloh Road Church of Christ in Tyler. Free pizza and entertainment, so meet at 5 p.m. at the LOFT and we’ll arrive back around 9 p.m.

Food Drive Contest
We’re having a contest between the girls and boys of middle school and high school to see who can bring the most food for Camp of the Hills. Winners get a free Sonic drink!

MYministry (5th-8th grades)
Camp of the Hills
The $25 deposit is due to Shannon today June 1. The remaining $75 is due at the parent/teen meeting Wednesday June 11.

SOS - Service Over Self
This Saturday, June 7, we will meet at the LOFT and will help pass out flyers for our upcoming VBS from 10 a.m. til noon. We will have pizza in the LOFT and hang out until 1 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th)
AYM Softball!
The number for the rain out info: 903.237.1118. This Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Field #4.

Mission Mexico Meeting This Wednesday Night
Mission Mexico teens are hosting TASTE OF ALPINE this Wednesday. Meet at the Kitchen at 4:30p.m. to help set up and prepare food. Afterwards, will gather in the gym to turn in our stock money, prayer warriors, service hours, and to turn in the permission forms (We will have a notary on hand to certify the forms).

Trek Balance Due
Wilderness Trek money is due: $230 per participant (this does not include the white water rafting cost).

Camp Possible
During the weeks of June 23-July 3, high school students will help teach and play games from noon till 5 p.m. at Camp Possible for Jr. High students attending this camp. It will be Monday through Thursday, and we will travel together to the camp near Tyler. More info to come.

Having a BLAST
Meet at the LOFT this Thursday at 10, we’ll leave for a service project and head to the Mall afterwards for some food. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Manly Meat Meeting
Tuesday Evenings arrive at the LOFT, at 5p.m. and we’ll leave at 9 p.m. Bring raw Meat and Bible.

Girl’s prayer group at McAllister’s
We’ll meet there Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to talk, eat, and pray!

AYM Notes 5.25.8

2008-05-29T08:49:00.002-05:00

AYM Summer Interns
Shannon Morgan sdm04c[at]acu.edu 903.241.4841
Bobby Burke bobbyburke[at]cablelynx.com 903.452.6780
Julie Kelley jak06m[at]acu.edu 806.341.6515

Girl’s prayer group at McAllister’s
We will meet there on Tuesday at 5 p.m. to talk, eat, and pray together!

Watching Prince Caspian together
We’ll meet at Hollywood Theater tomorrow, Monday, at 3:15 and eat together afterwards.

MYministry (5th-8th grades)
Camp of the Hills
The COTH trip deposit of $25 is due to Shannon Morgan by Sunday, June 1. The remaining $75 is due at our next parent/teen meeting Wednesday evening, June 11. Please confirm with Shannon that you are going so we can order our aprons soon. We still need a few more teens to join us on this journey June 15-21!

One-Minute Bible
Alpine’s MYministry will begin the One-Minute Bible Curriculum on Sunday mornings in June. If you would like to order the One-Minute Bible for your 5th-8th grade teen, please e-mail Melissa at mkitchens@cablelynx.com asap. The Bibles cost $10.

MYministry Olympics
This Wednesday, we will kick off the summer with swimming and games at the Gibson’s from 6-8 p.m. Bring a dessert—pizza and drinks will be provided. Email Shannon with questions: sdm04c@acu.edu

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th)
AYM Softball!
Here is the correct number for the rain out info: 903.237.1118. This Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Field #2.

Mission Mexico Meeting This Wednesday Night
If you missed last week’s “Meeting #2” (May 18th) , you need to be present for our “#2 MAKE UP MEETING” at 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the back room of The LOFT, May 28th.
AT THE MEETING: You will receive your permission form and Prayer Warrior forms. We will practice our songs, discuss our work projects, and seek vision from God’s Word.

Trek Balance Due
For those heading to the mountains for Wilderness Trek, your balance for the trip are due: $230 per participant (this does not include the white water rafting cost).

Camp Possible
During the weeks of June 23-July 3, high school students will help teach and play games from noon till 5 p.m. at Camp Possible for Jr. High students attending this camp. It will be Monday through Thursday, and we will travel together to the camp near Tyler. More info to come.

AYM Notes 5.18.8

2008-05-18T07:48:00.004-05:00

AYM Summer Interns
Shannon Morgan sdm04c[at]acu.edu 903.241.4841
Bobby Burke bobbyburke[at]cablelynx.com 903.452.6780
Julie Kelley jak06m[at]acu.edu 806.341.6515

Meet in The LOFT this Wednesday Night
9th—12th graders will be back in The LOFT to talk about spiritual lessons from “Prince Caspian.”

The LOFT Work Day THIS SATURDAY
ALL 7th-12th graders AND PARENTS are meeting this Saturday, May 24th at 8:30 a.m. to finish painting the rooms in The LOFT. We may begin to pull up carpet, decorate and work on some construction projects up there. Please come help us create a fresh and new environment!

MYministry
(5th-8th grades)
Camp of the Hills
The COTH trip deposit of $25 is due to Shannon Morgan by Sunday, June 1. The remaining $75 is due at our next parent/teen meeting Wednesday evening, June 11. We still need a few more teens to join us on this journey June 15-21!

One-Minute Bible
Alpine’s MYministry will begin the One-Minute Bible Curriculum on Sunday mornings in June. If you would like to order the One-Minute Bible for your 5th-8th grade teen, please e-mail Melissa at mkitchens@cablelynx.com asap. The Bibles cost $10.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
(9th-12th grades)
AYM Softball!
Here is the correct number for the rain out info: 903.237.1118. This Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on Field #4.

Trek Meeting SUNDAY 5.18
We’ll meet SUNDAY for 45 minutes immediately following our Mexico meeting (see below). We will need to do some paper work and discuss our travel plans. This meeting is for sponsors, teens, and parents.

Mission Mexico Meeting SUNDAY 5.18
SUNDAY, from 1:30-3 p.m, meet in the LOFT . Please contact Ricky if you will not be at this meeting, these meetings are not optional, they are necessary for our team to be ready to serve physically and spiritually!
AT THE MEETING: You will receive your permission form and Prayer Warrior forms. We will practice our songs, discuss our work projects, and seek vision from God’s Word. We’ll also talk about how you are already joining God on a mission… without paying $325 per week, and without traveling to Mexico, either!

EXPERIENCING GOD
We’re over half way through… hang in there and continue to seek God through the journal you purchased. We’ll continue to explore these themes through our Sunday morning LIFE Groups.

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 (ALL)

AYM Notes 5.11.8

2008-05-12T09:04:00.003-05:00

AYM Summer Interns
We are excited to announce our summer interns! Send them an e-mail or look them up on facebook & welcome them to the AYM family! Shannon Morgan from ACU (sdm04c@acu.edu), Bobby Burke from SFA (bobbyburke@cablelynx.com), & Julie Kelley from ACU (jak06m@acu.edu) will all arrive in mid-May.
The LOFT Work Day THIS SATURDAY
ALL 7th-12th graders AND PARENTS are meeting this Saturday, May 17th @ 8:30 a.m. to begin painting the rooms in The LOFT. On a later date, we will pull up carpet, and work on some construction projects up there.

MYMINISTRY (5th-8th, Melissa Kitchens)
Camp of the Hills
The COTH trip deposit of $25 is due to Shannon Morgan by Sunday, June 1. The remaining $75 is due at our next parent/teen meeting Wednesday evening, June 11. We still need a few more teens to join us on this journey June 15-21!
One-Minute Bible
Alpine’s MYministry will begin the One-Minute Bible Curriculum on Sunday mornings in June. If you would like to order the One-Minute Bible for your 5th-8th grade teen, please e-mail Melissa at mkitchens@cablelynx.com asap. The Bibles cost $10.
Prince Caspian
Our Wednesday evening lessons May 14 and 21 will revolve around the Biblical themes presented in the new Chronicles of Narnia movie. Then, plan on joining us at the theater next Saturday, May 17th, to watch the movie! You may pre-purchase a ticket for $4.75 for the 12:30 p.m. showing at Hollywood Theaters at www.fandango.com.
Car Wash Helpers
Teens are needed to help at the Grandmother’s Car Wash this Wednesday, May 14th before Momentum. You can earn one service hour for working from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th, Ricky Pruitt)
AYM Softball!
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Field #4. Weather? Call 903.238.1118
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
Thank you so much to all the volunteers who made our Banquet a special evening. Speakers, singers, and seniors made the night very special!
Mission Mexico Meeting NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday, May 18, meet @ in the LOFT from 1:30-3 p.m. Begin selling your stock and collecting your service hours! You will receive your permission form and Prayer Warrior forms. We will practice our songs, discuss our work projects, and seek vision from God’s Word. Please contact Ricky if you will not be at this meeting.
Thank you Novaks, Colliers, and Alexanders!
The Month of April was awesome for our Home Bible Studies, thanks to our great hosts! Our Seniors did an awesome job leading the Bible studies, as well!
Meet in The LOFT this Wednesday Night
9th—12th graders will be back in The LOFT to talk about spiritual lessons from “Prince Caspian”.

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 (ALL)

AYM Notes 5.4.8

2008-05-06T10:31:00.002-05:00

MYMINISTRY (5th-8th, Melissa Kitchens)
Camp of the Hills/Mission McAllen Info
If you missed last week’s mission trip meetings, please collect the information from Melissa this morning. It’s never too early to begin selling stock!
MOMENTUM
5th-8th grade meets in the LOFT Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. for MOMENTUM. The snack bar is open from 6:30-7 p.m. for candy and drinks. Bring a friend as we complete the Amazing Grace Series.
One-Minute Bible
Alpine’s MYministry will begin the One-Minute Bible Curriculum on Sunday mornings in June. If you would like to order the One-Minute Bible for your 5th-8th grade teen, please e-mail Melissa at mkitchens@cablelynx.com asap.
Prince Caspian
Our Wednesday evening lessons May 14 and 21 will revolve around the Biblical themes presented in the new Chronicles of Narnia movie. Then, plan on joining us at the theater Saturday, May 17th, to watch the movie!
Car Wash Helpers
Teens are needed to help at the Grandmother’s Car Wash Wednesday, May 14th before Momentum. You can earn one service hour for working from 5:30-6:30 pm.
AYM Summer Interns
We are excited to announce our summer interns! Send them an e-mail or look them up on facebook & welcome them to the AYM family! Shannon Morgan from ACU (sdm04c@acu.edu), Bobby Burke from SFA (bobbyburke@cablelynx.com), & Julie Kelley from ACU (jak06m@acu.edu) will all arrive in mid-May.
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th, Ricky Pruitt)
AYM Softball!
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on Field #4. Weather? Call 903.238.1118
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS for Jr. & Sr. Banquet

Wednesday @ the ALEXANDERS
ALL 9th-12th graders are meeting this Wednesday @ the home of Steve and Brenda Alexander (800 Eden Drive—less than 2 miles from the church). Students may arrive at 6:30 p.m and we’ll end by 8:15 p.m. A van will leave the church by 6:30 p.m. at the bus barn. Bring a decent swim suit if you want to get into the pool. Ping pong and wahoo games also available! Free food will be provided.
Mission Mexico Garage Sale!
NEXT Saturday May 10th, we will have a garage sale benefiting our Mission Mexico work projects. Bring items to the building on May 7th, 8th, and 9th. More info? Contact Tesa Wilson or Ricky. The Sale will be on Saturday from 7 a.m. till 4 p.m. Come help set up on Friday after 5 p.m.
Mission Mexico Meeting
Begin selling your stock and collecting your service hours! Next meeting is May 18th in the afternoon. Plan on being there!

AYM Notes 4.27.8

2008-04-24T12:05:00.002-05:00

LOFT WORK DAY FOR TEENS AND PARENTS!
May 3rd from 8:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. parents and teens are invited to work together under the leadership of Jesse Morgan to paint The LOFT.

MYMINISTRY
(5th-8th, Melissa Kitchens)

Camp of the Hills/Mission McAllen Meeting
Our first COTH & Mission McAllen planning meeting is TODAY at 3 and 4 p.m. respectively in the LOFT. All adult sponsors and teens interested in going on either of these trips should be there!

MOMENTUM
5th-8th grade meets in the LOFT Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. for MOMENTUM. The snack bar is open from 6:30-7 p.m. for candy and drinks. Bring a friend as we continue the AMAZING GRACE Series.

One-Minute Bible
Alpine’s MYministry will begin the One-Minute Bible Curriculum on Sunday mornings in June. If you would like to order the One-Minute Bible for your 5th-8th grade teen, please e-mail Melissa at mkitchens@cablelynx.com asap.

AYM Summer Interns
We are excited to announce our summer interns! Send them an e-mail or look them up on facebook & welcome them to the AYM family! Shannon Morgan from ACU (sdm04c[at]acu.edu), Bobby Burke from SFA (bobbyburke[at]cablelynx.com), & Julie Kelley from ACU (jak06m[at]acu.edu) will all arrive in mid-May. You will need to use the "@" sign where the [at] is in the email address.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
(9th-12th, Ricky Pruitt)

Jr. & Sr. Banquet
May 4th will be a day that we celebrate with families of the graduating class of 2008.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Jr. & Sr. Banquet
Parents of 10th &11th grade students will be coordinating banquet preparations. If you want to volunteer, contact Ricky.

All Students invited to Jr. & Sr. Banquet
Please purchase a tickets in the foyer these next two weeks: $10 per adult, $5 per student). All AYM students are invited! You must pre-purchase your ticket.

AYM Softball!
Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. on Field #4. Weather? Call 903.238.1118

Wednesday Home Bible Studies
9th-12th graders are meeting in homes for “Home Bible Studies." Students may arrive at 6:30 p.m. Seniors will lead Bible studies from 7-8 p.m. Students meet at the Novak’s home (727 Reel Rd.) OR on the east side of town at the Collier's home (3204 Linda Lane). On May 7th, we will combine both Bible Study homes at the Alexander’s home.

Mother/Daughter Lunch
This Saturday, May 3rd, is our annual High School Mother/Daughter gathering. Our Senior Girls will be honored at the noon lunch at Beth’s Café. Grandmothers are invited! Lunch prices range from $7-$10.

Mission Mexico Garage Sale!
On Saturday May 10th, we will have a garage sale benefiting our Mission Mexico work projects. Bring items to the building on May 7th and 8th. More info? Contact Tesa Wilson or Ricky.

Mission Mexico Meeting
If you missed last week’s meeting and are planning on going with us, we will have a meeting for you on April 30th, at 5:30 in The LOFT. The meeting will last until 6:30 p.m. Be on time!
Your $100 deposit is due today through next week. Stocks are available to raise the remainder of the money if needed.

Spring Dates
April 13-20: Mission Mexico Deposits Due
April 20: Mission Mexico Meeting (1:30-3 p.m.)
April 20-30: Jr & Sr Banquet tickets on sale in Atrium
April 27: Mission Mexico Meeting
April 27: McAllen/Camp of the Hills Meeting
May 3: Mother/Daughter Tea
May 4: Sr. Sunday and Jr. & Sr. Banquet
May 17: Family Night @ the Movies: Prince Caspian
May 18: Mission Mexico Meeting
May 20: Interns Arrive
June 4: HS Taste of Alpine
June 4: Mission Mexico Meeting
June 7: MYministry Service Over Self day
June 8-15: Mexico Trip

AYM Notes 4.13.8

2008-04-10T16:25:00.003-05:00

iParents Class Begins New Series
Arlis Wood, Ph.D., will be guiding us through “Parenting With Love and Logic: Raising Responsible Teens” on Sunday mornings. Plan on being a part of this two month study. This class is primarily for parents of 5th-12th graders, and the practical principles can be applied through out that age group.

MYMINISTRY (5th-8th, Melissa Kitchens)
Maximize Your Worship Experience
All 5th-8th graders are strongly encouraged to remain in the Family Life Center for worship unless assisting with Super Stars. See Sandra Boorman to join a Super Stars team.

MOMENTUM
5th-8th grade meets in the LOFT Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. for MOMENTUM. The snack bar is open from 6:30-7 p.m. for candy and drinks. Bring a friend as we continue the AMAZING GRACE Series.

Camp of the Hills/Mission McAllen Meeting
Our first COTH & Mission McAllen planning meeting is Sunday, April 27 at 3 and 4 p.m. respectively in the LOFT. All adult sponsors and teens interested in going on either of these trips should be there!

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th, Ricky Pruitt)
Jr. & Sr. Banquet Meeting TODAY
May 4th will be a day that we celebrate with families of the graduating class of 2008.
Parents of 10th and 11th grade students MEET TODAY. will be needed to help prepare for the banquet, along with serving the meal. We will meet @ 11:30-11:50 a.m. in room C6 immediately following the morning assembly with Soph. & Jrs.’ parents.

Seniors Meet Sunday Afternoon
Seniors meet @ 4 - 5:30 p.m. to work on Bible Studies, pick Sr. Bibles, and begin practicing a Sr. Song (the last part is optional). We will meet at the Perry’s (111 Castlegate).

EXPERIENCING GOD
Bring $5 to class if you wish to purchase a daily journal for our church wide series, or if you got one last week.

AYM Softball!
This Tuesday at Hinsley Park, 9:30 p.m. on Field #4. Call 903.238.1118 to find out about inclement weather.

Wednesday Home Bible Studies
9th-12th graders are meeting in homes for “Home Bible Studies." Students may arrive at 6:30 p.m. Seniors will lead Bible studies from 7-8 p.m. Students meet at Don and Sharon Novak’s home (727 Reel Rd.) OR on the east side of town at the Chris and Mindi Collier's home (3204 Linda Lane).

Mother/Daughter Brunch
High School Girls & Moms...save the date Saturday, May 3rd,for our annual Mother/Daughter gathering. Our Senior Girls will be honored! More details to come...

Mission Mexico
We will begin training for our mission on April 20th from 1:30 till 3 p.m. in The LOFT. Make sure you are present if you plan on going to Mexico.
Your $100 deposit is due today through next week. Stocks are available to raise the remainder of the money needed.

Spring Dates
April 13-20: Mission Mexico Deposits Due
April 20: Mission Mexico Meeting (1:30-3 p.m.)
April 20-30: Jr & Sr Banquet tickets on sale in Atrium
April 27: Mission Mexico Meeting
April 27: McAllen/Camp of the Hills Meeting
May 3: Mother/Daughter Tea
May 4: Sr. Sunday and Jr. & Sr. Banquet
May 17: Family Night @ the Movies: Prince Caspian
May 18: Mission Mexico Meeting
May 20: Interns Arrive
June 4: HS Taste of Alpine
June 4: Mission Mexico Meeting
June 7: MYministry Service Over Self day
June 8-15: Mexico Trip

AYM NOTES 4.6.8

2008-04-03T11:59:00.002-05:00

MYMINISTRY (5th-8th, Melissa Kitchens)
Sunday FUEL Time
We’re excited about Alpine’s new Middle School Youth Ministry (MYministry) and the Sunday morning FUEL time! Teachers are Erin & Melissa Higgins/Mark & Jamie English (5th grade, Children’s Library), Kevin & Dee Anne McCrary/Melissa Kitchens (6th grade, C-4), Steve & Brenda Alexander/Charles & Juli Orr (7th grade, Loft), and Angus & Tami Pool/David & Tara Rangel (8th grade, Loft).

Time to Worship
All 5th-8th graders are strongly encouraged to remain in the Family Life Center for worship unless assisting with Super Stars. See Sandra Boorman if you want to join a Super Stars team.

MOMENTUM
5th-8th grade meets in the LOFT Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. for MOMENTUM. The snack bar is open from 6:30-7 p.m. for candy and drinks. Bring a friend as we continue the AMAZING GRACE Series.

Camp of the Hills
Our first COTH planning meeting is Sunday, April 27 at 4 p.m. in the LOFT. All adult sponsors and teens going need to be there!

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (9th-12th, Ricky Pruitt)
EXPERIENCING GOD
Bring $5 to class if you wish to purchase a daily journal for our church wide series.

Softball begins this Tuesday!
Our Awesome Softball season starts Tuesday at Hinsley Park, at 6:30 p.m. If you signed up to play, please be there by 6:15 p.m. and bring a check for $20 if you plan on playing. Let Ricky know if you need a jersey.

Wednesday Home Bible Studies
9th-12th graders are meeting in homes for Reach Groups, now called “Home Bible Studies." Students may arrive at 6:30 p.m. The devo will go from 7-8 p.m. Students meet at Nick Novak’s home (727 Reel Rd. turning into the first driveway west of the Episcopal church. Please do not drive on or park on the grass) OR on the east side of town at the Chris and Mindi Collier's home (3204 Linda Lane). All Seniors meet with Ricky at the LOFT, 4:30 p.m. today to prepare to lead these Bible Studies.

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

Jr. & Sr. Banquet
May 4th will be a day that we celebrate with families of the graduating class of 2008.
Parents of 10th and 11th grade students will be needed to help prepare for the banquet, along with serving the meal. We will meet @ 11:30 in room C6 immediately following the morning assembly with parents from these grades.

Mission Mexico
We will begin training for our meeting on April 20th from 1:30 till 3 p.m. in The LOFT. Make sure you are present if you plan on going to Mexico.

Upcoming Spring Dates:
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 3.30.8

2008-03-27T14:46:00.002-05:00

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

2008-03-26T11:42:00.005-05:00

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

2008-03-14T21:10:00.002-05:00

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

2008-03-06T16:46:00.004-06:00

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

AYM NOTES 3.2.8

2008-02-29T16:43:00.001-06:00

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 · 7-8 Bible Quiz: Wednesday at 6:00· It is important that every team member attend these practices. Please inform your coaches ahead of time if you will be absent from practice!

Sr. Parents Meeting
This Sunday Morning in The LOFT at 8:30 to discuss details of our upcoming banquet.

Parent/Teen MeetingsAll 5th-8th grade parents & teens will meet this morning during classes in the LOFT to discuss Spring & Summer curriculum & dates. All current 9th-12th graders & their parents will meet downstairs in the annex for a similar meeting. Come with your calendars.

CHOCOHOLICFEST
This year’s CHOCOHOLICFEST is next 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.

Experience Encounter
The Loft will open this Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for pizza & the guitar hero tournament. Bring your friends! Our sex & dating study will continue the next 2 weeks & culminate at CHOCOHOLICFEST!

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.

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!

Birthdays this week:
Dayton Hathaway (yesterday), Lanie Osborn (Monday), Blake Lever (Tuesday)
Upcoming dates:
March 2: parent/teen meeting
March 12: CHOCHOLICFEST
March 21-22: LTC in Dallas
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 VBSJune 28-July 5: Trek (HS)July 2: Servant Auction (MS)July 19-25: Mission McAllen (MS)August 17: Splash Kingdom

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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
· 7-8 Bible Quiz: Wednesday at 6:00
· It is important that every team member attend these practices. Please inform your coaches ahead of time if you will be absent from practice!

Parent/Teen Meetings
All 5th-8th grade parents & teens will meet this morning during classes in the LOFT to discuss Spring & Summer curriculum & dates. All current 9th-12th graders & their parents will meet downstairs in the annex for a similar meeting. Come with your calendars.

CHOCOHOLICFEST
This year’s CHOCOHOLICFEST is next 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.

Experience Encounter
The Loft will open this Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for pizza & the guitar hero tournament. Bring your friends! Our sex & dating study will continue the next 2 weeks & culminate at CHOCOHOLICFEST!

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.

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!

Birthdays this week:
Dayton Hathaway (yesterday), Lanie Osborn (Monday), Blake Lever (Tuesday)

Upcoming dates:
March 2: parent/teen meeting
March 12: CHOCHOLICFEST
March 21-22: LTC in Dallas
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