Spring Service Project
We painted the office area at University Hills last weekend. I appreciate the people
that volunteered their time on Saturday to paint the office. We painted the office
three different colors and I think it looks pretty good. It took some preparation
work, so Kari and Scott went over on Friday and started moving things around and
taping the doorways, baseboard and ceiling. The following people helped throughout
the weekend, Casey Rede, Scott Adler, Sharaya Newton, Sonya Harmon, Christina Harmon,
Samantha Harmon, Jacob Harmon, Ashley Womble, Chris Larkin, James Larkin, Vanessa
Gayton, and Kari Harrelson. Thank you for helping the service project goes smoothly.
We had originally planned the service project in March, but I felt like we had too
much already in March so I moved it to the last weekend of February. Thanks for
your support
Summer Mission Trip
I have made arrangements to return to the “Love and Care” ministry in Abilene to
work with the homeless again. I can only take 12 teens with me this year, so we
will have to have some preparation work if you would like to experience the 30 hour
journey. The dates are July 18-23; the cost will be $40 plus meals. You will be
sleeping on the floor of the “Love and Care ministry” eating daily with the homeless
and delivering food, working in the clothing room and walking. In order to prepare
for this mission trip we are requiring that you attend some pre-meetings starting
in April. You MUST attend at least 3 meetings in order to qualify to go to Abilene.
This also includes the teens that when last year. The pre-meetings will meet on
the weekend at various times. It will include riding the city bus, helping with
a fundraiser for the “We Care for Cruces” ministry, watching a special video and
attending a special Sunday afternoon class. We may even do some cool projects. But
remember, I can only take 12, so these meeting are important. Here are the dates
that we will be meeting, remember you must attend at least 3 meetings. Session I
- April 10 – riding city bus and passing out water 10 a.m. to 12 noon; Session II
April 11 2-3:30 p.m. video and Class; Session III – April 25 – Taco Fiesta fund
raiser for the We Care ministry; Session I – May 15 – riding the city bus and passing
out candy 10 a.m. to 12 noon , May 16; – Session II video and class 2-3:30 p.m. and
Session III – June 20- Car wash fund raiser for the we care ministry. Of course,
some of these dates may change, but pencil them in and try to make all three sessions.
Dinner and a Movie
The middle school dinner and a movie are scheduled for this Friday from 6-9 p.m.
at the gym. We realize that many of you will be out of town for the state championship
tournament. However, we thought there might be some staying here in town that might
enjoy watching a movie and eating supper. If you are not leaving town for the tournament,
stop by the gym at 6 p.m. and have fun.
California Bible Bowl
Half of the California Bible Bowl test will be taken next Sunday, March 14 from 2-3
p.m. The other half of the competition will take place in Hollywood. Because of
the service projects on the trip, we will have a condensed version of the competition
and awards will be given there on Saturday afternoon. We will be leaving for the
California Trip, Thursday after school on March 18. We will travel to Phoenix to
spend the night on the floor and then continue traveling to Hollywood early Friday
morning. We are trying to avoid the rush hour traffic that usually starts around
4 p.m. We will have more information next week about the trip.
Concert!
There is a concert with Disciple, a hard rock band, which is also very well known
performing here in the Gym on March 22 at 7 p.m. we are selling tickets at the church
office for $12 a person. If you like loud hardcore rock you will love this band.
They will pack out the house, so pick up your tickets early!
News and Notes
Sunday – NO Bible Bowl today
Monday – Visitation with MVCS afterschool
Wednesday – Huddles at 6:15 p.m. in the AFC
Friday – Middle School Dinner and a Movie at the gym
March 14 – Bible Bowl test for California from 2-3 p.m.
March 14 – Backpacking pre-meeting for March 25-27
March 18 – Leave for California
March 19-22 - California Bible Bowl and service projects
March 22 – Disciple Concert 7-10 p.m.
March 25-27 – Backpacking
Birthdays
Allison Denny will celebrate her birthday on Wednesday, March 10. Please wish Allison
a great day; I am sure she would not mind a gift or two.
Parents Page
Lots of stuff happening in March, mainly with Bible bowl. Suzanne Womble is in charge
of the middle school dinner and a movie this coming Friday, if you would like to
help, please let me know. Also we are gearing up for the California Trip March 19-22.
We will be leaving Thursday after school to help us arrive before rush hour traffic.
I am interested in hosting a mother/daughter getaway on May 7-8 in Ruidoso. If
you have any interest please let me know. I will be putting up a sign up sheet to
see how many people are thinking about going. Thanks for your support. God Bless,
David
