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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Thursday, 24 January 2008 |
 Belize meeting is THIS Sunday
 Woah, that came up fast! If you're even slightly interested in the missions trip to Belize this June 15-29, 2008 (open to 7th-12th grade), make sure you come to the Belize meeting this Sunday. Kevin Barber, our host and leader for the trip, will be here to give an overview of the trip, show pictures and videos of where we'll be and the people we'll be working with and answer all your questions. The meeting will immediately follow the 11:00 service, starting around 12:00 PM in the Ministry Center. Lunch will be provided. Following the meeting we'll make a quick DVD of ourselves for Kevin to take to the people in Belize when he visits them next month.
Mini Burning Bush Super Bowl Party
 February 3 is our next Burning Bush, but it's also Super Bowl Sunday, so Allies is going to do both! We'll have a Super Bowl party and watch the game on a big screen and then have a mini Burning Bush during half time with a guest speaker from New Life Church.
The Super Bowl Party and Burning Bush are at Club One on February 3. Don't go to The Barn -- no one will be there. The game starts at 4:30 PM, so feel free to arrive a couple minutes beforehand if you'd like.
Admission is free and so is the pizza! Drinks cost $1.25 to $2.50, but you're free to bring your own beverage if you'd like.
There's no FCA Super Bowl party this year, so invite a friend or three and we'll see you there!
If you're on Facebook, check out the event details here add yourself to the list of confirmed guests.
Urban Ventures Missions Trip Opportunities
Details Trip #1: Friday evening (leave Alex around 4 p.m.) – Saturday evening, February 1-2. We'll help with Urban Stars Basketball Tournament (direct traffic, help with concessions, set-up and clean up, etc.)
Details Trip #2: Friday evening (leave Alex around 4 p.m.) – Saturday evening, late February or early March. Help clean and organize The Clothing Exchange, a second-hand free clothing store for urban people in need.
Cost: $35, includes three meals and overnight lodging at The Urban Hub (includes indoor skate park and orientation to urban ministry).
Families are welcome. Senior high students are welcome to participate as individuals (provided we have sufficient adults over age 25 to drive); junior high or elementary-aged students must be accompanied by one or more parents.
For more information, contact Steve Eng at 763-5659 or 846-5317 or
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For more information on Urban Ventures, Urban Stars, the Urban Hub and the ZOOM mission trips programs, go to www.urbanventures.org/programs.
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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Thursday, 10 January 2008 |
New Sunday Series: Gospel Journey
For the past several weeks we've spend Sundays learing the Go Wide Strategy of sharing our faith with our friends: Pray, Persue, Persuade. Now we're taking it a step further with the Gospel Journey, a reality show series of an atheist, episcopalian, a minister's kid, a wiccan, an agnostic, a presbyterian, a city girl, and a preacher. Together they go through challenges and learn what the Gospel is really all about. Watch the video promo here.
Jr. High will go through this 8-part series starting this Sunday morning at 9:45 AM. Sr. High will go through it on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM starting in a week or two.
Burning Bush Super Bowl Party
February 3 is our next Burning Bush, but it's also Super Bowl Sunday, so Allies is going to do both! We'll have a Super Bowl party and watch the game on a big screen and then have a mini Burning Bush during half time with a guest speaker from New Life Church.
The Super Bowl Party and Burning Bush are at Club One on February 3. Don't go to The Barn -- no one will be there. The game starts at 4:30 PM, so feel free to arrive a couple minutes beforehand if you'd like.
Admission is free and so is the pizza! Drinks cost $1.25 to $1.50, but you're free to bring your own beverage if you'd like.
There's no FCA Super Bowl party this year, so invite a friend or three and we'll see you there!
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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Wednesday, 09 January 2008 |
January ParentLink: Connecting your teen to our church body
The January ParnetLink newsletter is out! This month's topic deals with teens who don't want to go to church. Many students live for the next church activity to begin, while others struggle with not wanting to go at all. This issue will help parents look into reasons why their teen may be pulling away from church. It will also give great tips on continuing to encourage those teens who are active and love their student ministry. Download it here.
Broomball on Sunday
 This Sunday afternoon the Giroux's are hosting a big game of Broomball on their frozen pond at 1:00 PM. It's open to anyone and everyone, so invite your friends and have a great time. Their address is 5659 Co Rd 34 NW in Alexandria and their phone number is 320-846-1417.
Belize mission trip deadlines
Again, a reminder that Kevin Barber, our host and guide to Belize, will be here January 27. We'll have a meeting with him at 12:00 PM after church that Sunday to discuss the details of the trip. This trip is open to 7th-12th grade, so please plan to attend if you're interested in the trip.
Here are the deadlines and dates you should be aware of:
- February 3: I need a commitment whether you're coming or not
- April 6: The first $600 is due.
- June 8: The second $600 is due.
- June 16-17: Mandatory training and prep time at church all day with Kevin Barber.
- June 18-29: Missions trip to Belize!
Download the Belize info packet and a letter with more details here: http://belizeinfo.alexandriayouth.com
Teen Liturgical Dance
7th-12th grade girls are again invited to share your God-given gifts of dance in a Liturgical Dance presentation on EASTER Sunday, March 23rd, at the 8:30, 9:45 and 11:0 AM services. Shelby Olson and Sue Edwards are leading it.
There are three practices: Sundays, March 9 and 16 from 8:30-9:35AM in the Gym and Wednesday, March 19, from 7:30-8:15PM in the Worship Center.
Minimal dance experience suggested, but is not necessary. Sign up by contacting Sue by February 15th:
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or 320-760-9777.
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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Friday, 04 January 2008 |
Burning Bush this Sunday
 Yes, yes, it's true! Burning Bush is this Sunday and you will not want to miss this one! Joe will be leading worship and of course we'll have some fun playing a big game together. Tim will be speaking about sex, porn, fantasies and some of the myths that go along with all that stuff, but not as you might typically hear about it.
It starts at 6:00 PM at The Barn. $2 admission without your Bible or $1 if you have your Bible with you. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Belize meeting with Kevin
If you're at least only slightly interested in the missions trip to Belize this year (open to 7th-12th grade), make sure you have the Belize meeting on your calendar. Kevin Barber, our host and leader for the trip, will be here Sunday, January 27, to give an overview of the trip, show pictures and videos of where we'll be and the people we'll be working with and answer all your questions. The meeting will immedialy follow the 11:00 service, starting around 12:00 PM. Lunch will be provided.
LifeKeys for Students: Find Your Fit
 God made you unique. God made you valuable. And God invites you to an incredible future as you use your
- Talents
- Spiritual Gifts
- Personality
- Values, and
- Passions
Steve Eng and Lynette Kluver invite all high school students (9th-12th grade) and any of your high school friends to join them for our winter LifeKeys course, Wednesday evenings in January and February, beginning this coming Wednesday evening, January 9, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 114 at church.
Students will use a complementary LifeKeys 4 Teens book, Find Your Fit: Dare to Act on God's Design For You, with assigned chapters to read each week. You can sit at the same table with your friends. But you'll also interact with and learn from adults and other teens who have share some of your same unique characteristics. It's also a great course to take as you consider colleges and majors, possible job and career options, and God’s direction for your life.
You will dig into some of the core issues you're facing, such as, "Who am I?" "Where do I belong?" "What can I do with my life?"
Hear what others are saying about the Find Your Fit book and the LifeKeys course:
"If you want to revolutionize your life and find your place in the world, read this book. You'll never be the same. It just may be the key to opening up your entire future." --Les and Leslie Parrott, Ph.D.'s, authors and founders of the Center for Relationship Development at Seattle Pacific University
"Find Your Fit will set you free to dream about how school and work and everything you do can count for God's Kingdom. We wish we had this book when we were 17!" --Sigmund Brouwer and Cindy Morgan, bestselling author and Dove-Award-winning recording artist
"Find Your Fit is the best tool available for teens to discover their God-given uniqueness. It's street-smart and spiritually wise." --Teri Martinson Elton, director, Changing Church
Sign up at the LifeKeys table this Sunday and indicate that you're a high school student. Books and materials are $14 and will be available the first night of class.
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