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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 |
 Belize Missions Trip - June 18
 We made it! Despite being delayed for a couple hours in Miami due to thunderstorms, we made it to the VERY hot Belize City. In fact, the heat hit us like a brick wall as we exited the plan to the runway in Belize, mostly due to the 92% humidity. Thankfully, the trip was pretty uneventful. Everyone stuck together through the Minneapolis, Miami and Belize airports, no one lost their passports, boarding passes, or any of the other little things that could make group traveling a hassel. Even going through customs in Belize very surprisingly well as the luggage showed up like clockwork. The security workers even parted the crowd a little bit so we could all exit the airport together. Thank you for praying for us!
After meeting Pastor Mark and his wife, we loaded into the church's bus, I filled it up with gas ($5.50/gallon!) and we came straight to our hotel for dinner. We're actually the only guests staying here right now (maybe because we take up half the facility). The owners are very friendly and have very cool British accents. It's fun just to listen to them talk. They made us a very good dinner of rice with our choice of a chicken topping or veggie topping. I had both and YUM!
We spent the evening at the church doing a joint mini-worship service with some of the members from the congregation. They were all very welcoming and excited to meet us. They've been praying for our arrival for a long time now. After singing together, Kevin taught briefly from a passage in Revelation and then called me up front (on the spot!) to share something with their congregation. So, I basically talked about how preparing for this trip over the past year has been very stretching for me personally and how we're excited to be working together with them as the body of Christ.
We're mostly settled in to bed right now, which didn't take much coaxing! lol We're all so dead tired from traveling with little to no sleep. Tomorrow we'll wake up at 6:30 AM, spend one-on-one alone time with God from 7:00 to 8:00 AM, eat breakfast and then head to the church to practice our dramas, skits, organize VBS stuff, set up the puppet stage, and start inviting children in the community to come out to VBS. We were supposed to start construction on the community center building, but the block hasn't arrived yet. It should be here Friday, though, which is when our construction leader from New Jersey shows up anyway, so we'll start hitting the bricks then instead.
Thank you again for all your prayers and please continue! We can't do this without your support and the Holy Spirit working through us to impact others for Christ.
I got pictures posted. Check them out here.
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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 |
Wow, it's been a long time since I've used a dial-up Internet connection. I actually wrote up a full post on my computer and have pictures to share with you guys, but my Mac doesn't have a modem for dial-up, so I'm using someone else's laptop that does have it. Maybe later I'll find some place that has high-speed Internet so I can hook up my computer and share everything with you guys. They pay for dial-up by the minute, so this is brief just to let you all know that we made it safely with no complications! Woo hoo! Thanks for your prayers and keep 'em coming! It's hot, but fortunately a thunderstorm last night cooled things off a bit (although, it also took out the AC in some of our rooms).
I'll try to be in touch as much as I can, obviously depending on accessibility to the Internet.
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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
Annual Youth Ministry Info Meeting
Get it on your calendar: Sunday, August 17, is our Annual Youth Ministry Information Meeting at church from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is our big communication meeting that happens once a year for all parents and students who want to be involved in the youth ministry this coming school year. We'll discuss calendar items, the vision of the youth ministry for the year, show you how to get connected, how to stay up-to-date throughout the year, introduce you to small group leaders, CHIC, The Journey, Impact, C-Groups, MUUUCE, etc, etc, etc. Please make it a priority to attend!
Wake 'n Ski starts in two Sundays
The very first Wake 'n Ski of the summer starts in two Sundays from now, June 22, at the Holm's house. They live at 4312 East Burgen Rd SE in Alexandria. With the rising expense of gas, the event now costs $10.00 per person. Girls are expected to wear one-piece suits or cover tops with a tank or t-shirt. Dinner and a brief devotional will follow around 5:30 PM, so bring your pre-Christian friends!
Website updates during Belize missions trip
Next week remember to check AlexandriaYouth.com regularly while the missions team is in Belize. Tim will post regular updates with pictures about what's going on and how you can pray for us as we minister to several churches and communities down there.
M.U.U.U.C.E. Information
 MUUUCE is coming up! All upcoming 7th-8th graders, mark your calendar for August 14-16! It's the Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban Camping Experience at Faith Covenant in Minneapolis. Come join 850 other junior highers for a weekend like no other. MUUUCE includes Valleyfair, Indoor Waterpark, Twins Game, CHAOS, Bands, Speaker, food, and much, much more! It is going to be an event of Olympic proportions! Download the "Student Registration form" and turn it in to Dean Olson or the church office by June 26. A deposit of $10 per student is also required at this time. The final cost of the trip is still TBD as we figure out transportation, but it will probably be somewhere around $100 per person. If you have any questions, visit MUUUUCE.com or contact Dean Olson at
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or 320-762-7248.
C-Group meeting at Amundson's on Thursday
This week's C-Group is meeting at the Amundson's house at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 12. This is for all incoming 9th-12th graders. Dinner is provided. Their address is 13350 Miltona Carlos Rd NE, Carlos, MN. Next week, June 19, the C-Group meeting is at Neil Barduson's house. Contact Tina Eberly if you have any questions at 320-762-5033 or
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June ParentLink: Help your kids know what's true
 For this month's topic of "truth," we've provided lots of insights about teenagers' beliefs and how they're challenged in today's society. The concept of absolute truth is threatened by moral relativism and false teachings. Kids need to overcome doubt and stand strong for their faith. You'll appreciate this newsletter's practical discussion starters to get their kids talking about God, the Bible, and salvation. Download it here!
YouTube video of the week
Happy Father's Day from the Skit Guys!
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Written by Tim Schmoyer
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Tuesday, 03 June 2008 |
Soul Fuel starts next week!
 This summer's Bible studies, called Soul Fuel, starts next week at Tim's house! Sr. High (going into 9th-12th grade) meets on Monday, June 9, from 7:00-9:00 PM and Jr. High (going into 7th-8th grade) meets on Thursday, June 12, from 7:00-9:00 PM. Soul Fuel will help you become effective and relevant to those who are seeking Christ or are trying to tweak their Christianity.
Directions
Tim and Dana live at 2404 Little Sweden SE, Alexandria. Click here to see it on a map and print out directions.
Final Belize fundraiser opportunity
Owen Miller is putting in a new yard and needs 6 people to help him rake it this Friday morning at 9:00 PM, weather permitting. He lives in Victoria Heights area in Alexandria. You'll need to bring your own garden rake. Contact him at 763-4845. He's more than happy to donate money to your Belize account in return for your service.
Graduation Sunday
This Sunday is Graduation Sunday at church. We'll publicly recognize our seniors and pray for them as they begin a significant transition in their lives. Tim Schmoyer will be delivering the message this Sunday at all three services both to our graduates and to everyone else.
Gift bags will be available at church for each graduate if those of you who'd like to leave a card or gift for a specific graduate.
Wednesday C-Group rescheduled to Thursdays this summer
The Wednesday C-Group will meet a couple times this summer, but on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays and it will be student-led. They will still start at 6:30 PM to have dinner together followed by small group Bible study together. Here are the scheduled locations:
- June 12 - at John Amundson's
- June 19 - at Neil Barduson's
- June 26 - at Craig Martin's
C-Groups are for high school students who are going into 9th-12th grade. Feel free to contact Tina Eberly if you have any questions at 320-762-5033 or
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Wake 'n Ski starting
 Wake 'n Ski is schedule for most Sundays this summer starting at 2:00 PM. The first one is June 22 at the Holm's house on Lake Burgen. They live at 4312 East Burgen Rd SE in Alexandria. With the rising expense of gas, it costs $5.00 per person. Girls are expected to wear one-piece suits or cover tops with a tank or t-shirt. Dinner and a brief devotional will follow around 5:30 PM, so bring your pre-Christian friends!
Heat on the Street
Various churches and ministries in the area are hosting "Heat on the Street" outreach event for all ages at Legion Park on July 30 from 4:00-9:00 PM with an after-party at Club One. There will be a live band, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a guest speaker, food and prizes donated from various Alexandria businesses. They are looking for are middle school and high school students to help with "Heat on the Street." If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Sarah Bitzan at 320-491-7617 or
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YouTube video of the week
A funny cartoon of our bear friend in a parachute.
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