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I didn’t do any blogging last year!  I’m going to change that this year!

Thanks to all who came out to our big Fall Kick-Off Tailgate party.  It was fantastic.  Many apologies to any who suffered injuries from any of the “Minute to Win It” challenges.  Hopefully, you have all recovered by now.  It was wonderful to have everyone participating in getting our Fall Youth Ministry started. There was such an energetic and exciting attitude.  Special thanks to Mary Linda, Sharon & Natalie and all the dinner planners and cooks.

At our kick-off meeting I presented many plans and hopes for the coming year.  More about the “7 year plan” on another blog entry.  One of the big plans is our 2011 Youth Summer Mission Trip to Los Angeles.  In the 11 short days that have passed since that meeting we have had  18 students sign-up to be part of the mission team.  This is awesome!  I will be contacting CSM (our mission host) and increasing our team size from 14 to 25!  And if those spots fill up….. we’ll hopefully add more!  However, it seems likely that we’ll be limiting our team to 20 spots as it may become financially difficult to raise funds to meet that significant a need.  Also, it may be difficult to recruit the adults needed to lead a team any bigger than 20 students.  I’ll keep you posted!  Needless to say, if you haven’t signed up you better do so quickly!

We’ve got great things planned for the year.  Make sure you visit our website for updated info on all our events.Blessings,

Matt

PS - we’ve moved our Christmas Party and Progressive Dinner to December 12th (from Dec 19).  Please update your calendars!

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What a fun time we had at Putt-Putt on Sunday Night (Apr 15).  Even tho it was 50° outside and quite windy there was plenty of excited hacks.  Those who wouldn’t brave the elements outside found reiief inside with the video games and batting cages.  Super thanks to everyone who brought a guest (or 5!)  This was our biggest night of the year so far.  There were at least 35 youth.  Official congrats to Callie for bringing the most friends.  Runner-up Jack deserves congrats as well. Special guest William was awarded the “Golden Sandtrap” for the highest score.  Christian and Baliey tied for low score with 32 each and 5 holes in one.  Here’s a question - did bringing your own putters help?

Thanks for a fun night.  See you all next time.

I want to let you know some my favorite parts of our little youth ministry website:

• Media Gallery - here you’ll find photos and videos from recent events.  Especially check out the “food clip” - there’s a few “spewing” aspects.
• Event Calendar - here you can get info on upcoming events.  You can also schedule a “meet with Matt.”
• Resource Center - you can download forms, permission slips, applications, etc.
• Chat Room - we will have occasional online meetings here - maybe even a Bible Study.

More notes to come soon!

The LIQUID Youth Ministry Website has made its debut!

At this blog you will find interesting thoughts and ideas about what’s going on here with our youth ministry.  You’ll also find helpful notes on how to use this website to its fullest potential.  Keep checking in.  Become a subscriber too and never miss out the newest news!

 Matt