H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
August 23 & 30, 2009: Teacher: Brent McKinney, Topic: Student Ministry Expectations, Part 2.
After Sunday School hang-out at Dillon Harp’s. FOOD, swimming, Wii, pool/foosball/ping pong, etc. Bring your swimsuit, and directions will be given after class.
Special thanks to Tracy, the parents and students who made our “Not of This World” photo shoot so much fun last Sunday afternoon!
There will be a make-up date if you didn’t like your photo or couldn’t be there or just changed your mind! We’ll announce that make-up date next week.
Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, August 26!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028. Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook, leader.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028. Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Tuesday Night Discipleship servant team update:
OVERNIGHT TRAINING MEETING @ CBC, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28. Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org for full details.
CBC Student Ministry still needs someone to assist Ian in leading the sophomore guys’ Wednesday night small group. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!
Next Baptism Service: Has been moved to September 27 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
August 9 Announcements & Special Photo Shoot Update
Thinking about serving Tuesday Night Discipleship in the Fall?
If so, please make plans to attend an information session regarding expectations, roles, dates for training sessions, etc., at 10:20AM on Sunday, August 9, in the Dungeon.
H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
August 9, 2009: Teachers, Dave & Cheri Hudspith. Topic: CBC Africa Mission.
No formal post-SS hang out August 9.
CBC STUDENT MINISTRY GIRLS’ NIGHT:
Wednesday Night, August 12, 2009. 7:00—9:00PM in the Dungeon
Mrs. Gelnett and Lisa Loniewsky will be hosting ALL CBC GIRLS in 6th-12th grade to hang out and get to know each other! There will be games, music, and all sorts of girly carrying-on, so bring a CD of your favorite music, some make-up/nail polish/etc., snacks and be ready to have a great night with the girls!
Student Ministry “Not of This World” Photo Shoot, August 16, after class.
CHECK OUT THE BACK OF THIS SHEET FOR INSTRUCTIONS!!!
Anybody in our student ministry who wants to help us populate our art gallery can have their photo taken as if you’d be on a “Rolling Stone” magazine cover. Tracy will be taking professional shots so we can decorate our “Inside-Out” gallery. It won’t take but about 5 minutes for each person, so come prepared to have fun being the center of attention and watch others be the center of attention!
Wednesday Night High School Small Group Kick-Off: August 19!
Begins at 7—8:30PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
August 26, in home small groups begin in homes for Fall semester.
If you’d like groups to meet in your home, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
CBC Student Ministry needs servants to assist in the following areas: Need assistant leaders for the sophomore guys Wednesday night study, the junior/senior guys Wednesday night study, assistant leaders (preferably a married couple) for the 10:45AM college ministry Sunday School class, and assistant leaders (again, a married couple preferred) for the college Wednesday night in-home study. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!
Next Baptism Service: Has been moved back to August 30 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
Student Ministry “Not-Of-This-World” Photo Shoot
August 16, 2009, after Sunday School class
Preparation Instructions
1. Choose what you’re going to wear as well as what else you want in the picture. Remember, if you’re on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, the photographer wants to capture something that is uniquely YOU. So, think through the clothes you’re going to wear, accessories you want (musical instruments, hats, sporting equipment, etc.) that say something about who you are and what you’re about!
2. Find a MEDIUM to write on that is 22” x 28”—standard poster board size. It needs to be a light color that you can write on so it can be seen. It can be anything that size: An actual poster board you purchase, a sheet of butcher paper you cut to that size, a paint canvas, a cardboard box you cut out, a piece of plywood—USE YOUR IMAGINATION, and make sure it’s 22” x 28”
3. Design the sign that will be in the picture with you—EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR SIGN IN THEIR PHOTO! That’s the point! You can choose if you’ll hold it or where you’ll put it in your picture but you will have a sign made BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT. You can choose from the following words or phrases, but ONLY THESE WORDS CAN BE ON YOUR SIGN and they need to be readable—so be choosy with what you want to put around/through/behind the words!
Masterpiece Alien & Stranger Chosen
Reconciled Redeemed Ransomed
Forgiven Justified Set Apart
Transformed Not Conformed Regenerated
Free From The Law Washed Hidden with Christ
Sealed Perfected for All Time Accepted
Born Again New Creation Not of This World
Child of God Prince Princess
Co-Heir Citizen of Heaven Royal Priesthood
Made Complete In Christ Temple of the Holy Spirit
Child of the King A Work in Progress Waiting for My King
Not Condemned Living Abundantly At Peace with God
Any other signage choices MUST BE APPROVED BY BRENT beforehand!
4. Contact Brent and let him know for sure if you’re going to take part ASAP. Photo slots will be given in the order they are received either by text message or Facebook or e-mail to Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
5. If you have any questions, contact Brent ASAP!
If so, please make plans to attend an information session regarding expectations, roles, dates for training sessions, etc., at 10:20AM on Sunday, August 9, in the Dungeon.
H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
August 9, 2009: Teachers, Dave & Cheri Hudspith. Topic: CBC Africa Mission.
No formal post-SS hang out August 9.
CBC STUDENT MINISTRY GIRLS’ NIGHT:
Wednesday Night, August 12, 2009. 7:00—9:00PM in the Dungeon
Mrs. Gelnett and Lisa Loniewsky will be hosting ALL CBC GIRLS in 6th-12th grade to hang out and get to know each other! There will be games, music, and all sorts of girly carrying-on, so bring a CD of your favorite music, some make-up/nail polish/etc., snacks and be ready to have a great night with the girls!
Student Ministry “Not of This World” Photo Shoot, August 16, after class.
CHECK OUT THE BACK OF THIS SHEET FOR INSTRUCTIONS!!!
Anybody in our student ministry who wants to help us populate our art gallery can have their photo taken as if you’d be on a “Rolling Stone” magazine cover. Tracy will be taking professional shots so we can decorate our “Inside-Out” gallery. It won’t take but about 5 minutes for each person, so come prepared to have fun being the center of attention and watch others be the center of attention!
Wednesday Night High School Small Group Kick-Off: August 19!
Begins at 7—8:30PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
August 26, in home small groups begin in homes for Fall semester.
If you’d like groups to meet in your home, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
CBC Student Ministry needs servants to assist in the following areas: Need assistant leaders for the sophomore guys Wednesday night study, the junior/senior guys Wednesday night study, assistant leaders (preferably a married couple) for the 10:45AM college ministry Sunday School class, and assistant leaders (again, a married couple preferred) for the college Wednesday night in-home study. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!
Next Baptism Service: Has been moved back to August 30 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
Student Ministry “Not-Of-This-World” Photo Shoot
August 16, 2009, after Sunday School class
Preparation Instructions
1. Choose what you’re going to wear as well as what else you want in the picture. Remember, if you’re on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, the photographer wants to capture something that is uniquely YOU. So, think through the clothes you’re going to wear, accessories you want (musical instruments, hats, sporting equipment, etc.) that say something about who you are and what you’re about!
2. Find a MEDIUM to write on that is 22” x 28”—standard poster board size. It needs to be a light color that you can write on so it can be seen. It can be anything that size: An actual poster board you purchase, a sheet of butcher paper you cut to that size, a paint canvas, a cardboard box you cut out, a piece of plywood—USE YOUR IMAGINATION, and make sure it’s 22” x 28”
3. Design the sign that will be in the picture with you—EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR SIGN IN THEIR PHOTO! That’s the point! You can choose if you’ll hold it or where you’ll put it in your picture but you will have a sign made BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT. You can choose from the following words or phrases, but ONLY THESE WORDS CAN BE ON YOUR SIGN and they need to be readable—so be choosy with what you want to put around/through/behind the words!
Masterpiece Alien & Stranger Chosen
Reconciled Redeemed Ransomed
Forgiven Justified Set Apart
Transformed Not Conformed Regenerated
Free From The Law Washed Hidden with Christ
Sealed Perfected for All Time Accepted
Born Again New Creation Not of This World
Child of God Prince Princess
Co-Heir Citizen of Heaven Royal Priesthood
Made Complete In Christ Temple of the Holy Spirit
Child of the King A Work in Progress Waiting for My King
Not Condemned Living Abundantly At Peace with God
Any other signage choices MUST BE APPROVED BY BRENT beforehand!
4. Contact Brent and let him know for sure if you’re going to take part ASAP. Photo slots will be given in the order they are received either by text message or Facebook or e-mail to Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
5. If you have any questions, contact Brent ASAP!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Announcements for July 26--August 2, 2009
H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
July 26, 2009: Teacher, Brent McKinney, Topic: Jehu & Elisha, 2 Kings 9—13.
August 2, 2009: Teacher, Charlie Ridenour. Topic: Isaac & Ishmael.
August 9, 2009: Teachers, Dave & Cheri Hudspith. Topic: CBC Africa Mission.
No post SS hang out July 26! You’ve been serving & hanging out all week! Take a break! August 2: Pool Party, 5PM—9PM at Rachel Wilson’s house. 804 North Shore Drive in Highland Village, 75077. Guys bring snacks, girls bring sodas. Eat dinner before you come or bring your own! August 9: No formal hang out..
Student Ministry “Not of This World” Photo Shoot, August 16, after class.
Anybody in our student ministry who wants to help us populate our art gallery will be given a poster board to design on Aug. 9 as well as encouraged to dress in a way that says something about who you are…as if you’d be on a “Rolling Stone” magazine cover. Tracy will be taking professional shots so we can decorate our “Inside-Out” gallery. It won’t take but about 5 minutes for each person, so come prepared to have fun being the center of attention and watch others be the center of attention!
Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 29: Charlie Ridenour will lead the discussion. We’ll wrap up the class on August 5 with a review. We’ll take a break on August 12 (no meeting) and we’ll resume on August 19 with a “meet your small group leader” night at CBC. August 26, in home small groups begin in homes for Fall semester. If you’d like groups to meet in your home, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
Thinking about serving Tuesday Night Discipleship in the Fall?
If so, please make plans to attend an information session regarding expectations, roles, dates for training sessions, etc., at 10:20AM on Sunday, August 9, in the Dungeon.
CBC Student Ministry needs servants to assist in the following areas: Need assistant leaders for the sophomore guys Wednesday night study, the junior/senior guys Wednesday night study, assistant leaders (preferably a married couple) for the 10:45AM college ministry Sunday School class, and assistant leaders (again, a married couple preferred) for the college Wednesday night in-home study. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!
Next Baptism Service: August 30 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
July 26, 2009: Teacher, Brent McKinney, Topic: Jehu & Elisha, 2 Kings 9—13.
August 2, 2009: Teacher, Charlie Ridenour. Topic: Isaac & Ishmael.
August 9, 2009: Teachers, Dave & Cheri Hudspith. Topic: CBC Africa Mission.
No post SS hang out July 26! You’ve been serving & hanging out all week! Take a break! August 2: Pool Party, 5PM—9PM at Rachel Wilson’s house. 804 North Shore Drive in Highland Village, 75077. Guys bring snacks, girls bring sodas. Eat dinner before you come or bring your own! August 9: No formal hang out..
Student Ministry “Not of This World” Photo Shoot, August 16, after class.
Anybody in our student ministry who wants to help us populate our art gallery will be given a poster board to design on Aug. 9 as well as encouraged to dress in a way that says something about who you are…as if you’d be on a “Rolling Stone” magazine cover. Tracy will be taking professional shots so we can decorate our “Inside-Out” gallery. It won’t take but about 5 minutes for each person, so come prepared to have fun being the center of attention and watch others be the center of attention!
Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 29: Charlie Ridenour will lead the discussion. We’ll wrap up the class on August 5 with a review. We’ll take a break on August 12 (no meeting) and we’ll resume on August 19 with a “meet your small group leader” night at CBC. August 26, in home small groups begin in homes for Fall semester. If you’d like groups to meet in your home, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
Thinking about serving Tuesday Night Discipleship in the Fall?
If so, please make plans to attend an information session regarding expectations, roles, dates for training sessions, etc., at 10:20AM on Sunday, August 9, in the Dungeon.
CBC Student Ministry needs servants to assist in the following areas: Need assistant leaders for the sophomore guys Wednesday night study, the junior/senior guys Wednesday night study, assistant leaders (preferably a married couple) for the 10:45AM college ministry Sunday School class, and assistant leaders (again, a married couple preferred) for the college Wednesday night in-home study. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!
Next Baptism Service: August 30 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sunday Announcements for July 12
High School Sunday School Today, July 12, 2009.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
We’ll be continuing our study on the life of Elijah—and passing his ministry on to Elisha in 2 Kings 1 &2.
The next post-Sunday School hangout is TODAY, July 12
Bring your swimsuit to change into after class, and guys bring a soda and girls bring a snack!!!
…with swimming and lunch at Ian & Dottie Cook’s (520 Oak Ridge Trail, Copper Canyon, 75077—leave CBC and go left on Chinn Chapel. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Woodland Dr. Go 0.4 miles and turn right on W. Woodglen Drive. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Oakridge Trail). Other dates for hanging out after Sunday School class are, July 19 (TBA), and August 2 & 16 (TBA).
Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 15, 22 & 29: “Explore” training in evangelism for students. Led by Bill Lee, and this class will give you the confidence you need to tell friends about Christ. There is a cost for the workbooks ($20, which includes two books—one to go through with a friend) but if you can’t afford it, just pay what you can, and if that’s $0, then so be it!
August 5: review of “Explore” August 12: Break (no meeting). August 19: Meet your small group leader night at CBC. August 26, in home small groups begin for Fall semester.
We’ll do our best to communicate via Facebook and e-mail if there will be a gathering after the summer Wednesday studies to hang out or see a movie or pool party or whatever, with times/locations/costs (if any), etc.
CBC ART SHOW: JULY 19 & 26, IN THE CBC LOBBY
Any artist can display their painting, photography, sculptures, metal work, wood work, jewelry, framed poetry, etc. these two Sundays. Contact John.Newton@crossroadsbible.org to enter the show as well as get all the details regarding set-up, storage and take-down.
Next Baptism Service: September 6 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
We’ll be continuing our study on the life of Elijah—and passing his ministry on to Elisha in 2 Kings 1 &2.
The next post-Sunday School hangout is TODAY, July 12
Bring your swimsuit to change into after class, and guys bring a soda and girls bring a snack!!!
…with swimming and lunch at Ian & Dottie Cook’s (520 Oak Ridge Trail, Copper Canyon, 75077—leave CBC and go left on Chinn Chapel. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Woodland Dr. Go 0.4 miles and turn right on W. Woodglen Drive. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Oakridge Trail). Other dates for hanging out after Sunday School class are, July 19 (TBA), and August 2 & 16 (TBA).
Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 15, 22 & 29: “Explore” training in evangelism for students. Led by Bill Lee, and this class will give you the confidence you need to tell friends about Christ. There is a cost for the workbooks ($20, which includes two books—one to go through with a friend) but if you can’t afford it, just pay what you can, and if that’s $0, then so be it!
August 5: review of “Explore” August 12: Break (no meeting). August 19: Meet your small group leader night at CBC. August 26, in home small groups begin for Fall semester.
We’ll do our best to communicate via Facebook and e-mail if there will be a gathering after the summer Wednesday studies to hang out or see a movie or pool party or whatever, with times/locations/costs (if any), etc.
CBC ART SHOW: JULY 19 & 26, IN THE CBC LOBBY
Any artist can display their painting, photography, sculptures, metal work, wood work, jewelry, framed poetry, etc. these two Sundays. Contact John.Newton@crossroadsbible.org to enter the show as well as get all the details regarding set-up, storage and take-down.
Next Baptism Service: September 6 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sunday, June 28 Announcements
Today, after Sunday School: cleaning of the coolers! If you can stick around for about an hour after class, we’ll provide pizza if you can help out as we clean the kitchen/first-aid/coolers we used in Mississippi!
TONIGHT, 6:30—8PM in the CBC Auditorium:
TEAM MISSISSIPPI and other mission groups will be reporting to our congregation how the trips fared, from 6:30—8PM in the CBC Auditorium. Please make plans to be there, and make sure to tell your supporters so they can make arrangements, too!
High School Sunday School Today, June 28, 2009.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Hanging out after the mission service tonight: Everybody is welcome to hang out at the Dinkmeyer’s house (see Elli or Blaire for directions) and the girls are all invited to sleepover that night as well! We’ll give you more details each week, but we have fellowship opportunities for after Sunday School classes, July 12 & 19 (TBA), and August 2 & 16 (TBA).
Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: “Explore” training in evangelism for students. Led by Bill Lee, and this class will give you the confidence you need to tell friends about Christ. There is a cost for the workbooks ($20, which includes two books—one to go through with a friend) but if you can’t afford it, just pay what you can, and if that’s $0, then so be it!
August 5: review of “Explore”
August 12: Break (no meeting). August 19: Meet your small group leader night at CBC.
August 26, in home small groups begin for Fall semester.
We’ll do our best to communicate via Facebook and e-mail if there will be a gathering after the summer Wednesday studies to hang out or see a movie or pool party or whatever, with times/locations/costs (if any), etc.
Next Baptism Service: August 30. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
TONIGHT, 6:30—8PM in the CBC Auditorium:
TEAM MISSISSIPPI and other mission groups will be reporting to our congregation how the trips fared, from 6:30—8PM in the CBC Auditorium. Please make plans to be there, and make sure to tell your supporters so they can make arrangements, too!
High School Sunday School Today, June 28, 2009.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Hanging out after the mission service tonight: Everybody is welcome to hang out at the Dinkmeyer’s house (see Elli or Blaire for directions) and the girls are all invited to sleepover that night as well! We’ll give you more details each week, but we have fellowship opportunities for after Sunday School classes, July 12 & 19 (TBA), and August 2 & 16 (TBA).
Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: “Explore” training in evangelism for students. Led by Bill Lee, and this class will give you the confidence you need to tell friends about Christ. There is a cost for the workbooks ($20, which includes two books—one to go through with a friend) but if you can’t afford it, just pay what you can, and if that’s $0, then so be it!
August 5: review of “Explore”
August 12: Break (no meeting). August 19: Meet your small group leader night at CBC.
August 26, in home small groups begin for Fall semester.
We’ll do our best to communicate via Facebook and e-mail if there will be a gathering after the summer Wednesday studies to hang out or see a movie or pool party or whatever, with times/locations/costs (if any), etc.
Next Baptism Service: August 30. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Team Mississippi Information
I. Background.
Student missions at Crossroads has been a staple of the discipleship process since CBC has had a student ministry. We’ve been to the Navajo/Hopi nations, Holland, Haiti, Mississippi (serving a CBC-inspired church plant) and, of course, Juarez.
This year we intended to go to Juarez but after genuine concerns regarding health and safety, we began to look for alternatives. The one we found that fit our goals/objectives is serving the remaining victims of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.
We’ll be working with the Waveland Citizens Fund, and you can check their website (www.reliefvolunteers.com) for full details.
II. Travel Information.
We’ll depart the Crossroads south parking lot at 6AM on Sunday, June 14. This means you’ll need to eat breakfast first, and be ON-SITE around 5:15AM. This will allow for final payments, packing, loading, etc. On June 14, we will stop for lunch and dinner and hopefully arrive at the camp (you can get photos of the camp on their website) at 6PM. We’ll set up camp, have our orientation session led by our guides, spend time in prayer and have a devotional, then get to bed.
We plan on returning Saturday, June 20, to the CBC south parking lot at approximately 7PM.
III. Cost.
The cost is $100 per student. Fundraising packets with full explanations were mailed out two weeks ago, and you can contact Brent for a copy if you haven’t already.
Many of you need to know that 75% of this trip is being underwritten by Crossroads Bible Church as we established a fund designed specifically to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This fund was never fully used, and these previously designated gifts are being used for this trip.
IV. What to Bring.
Bible. Journal/pen.
Flashlight.
Work boots (please plan on wearing work boots while working).
Nail belt (similar to what we use in Juarez) and work gloves.
Jeans/t-shirts for 5 full days of work (no shorts, no exceptions).
Sleepwear and adequate socks/undergarments for humid climate.
One pair of clothes to relax at camp in (shorts & t-shirt, etc.)
Swimsuit. (we may have the opportunity to hit the beach during early evening; we may not)
Towel.
Pillow/bedding (i.e., sleeping bag…they provide bunk beds).
Mosquito spray/sunscreen/sunglasses/caps (to protect sunburned heads)
Toiletries.
Government issued photo I.D. (school ID, driver’s license, etc.—if you don’t have one, it isn’t mandatory, but highly recommended)
Insulated water bottle.
Please remember that you will be working in an extremely humid coastal environment for 8 hours per day. Make sure to factor lots of sweating! And, this is uniquely different than the arid climate of Juarez where you might sweat all day in the 100 degree heat but it would simply evaporate off. It isn’t necessarily uncommon to experience 90 degrees and 80% humidity, so keep that in mind.
V. Paperwork.
The only paperwork required on this trip is the “Authorization for Medical Treatment of a Minor Child” and the “Emergency Contact” sheet. These forms are available from the receptionist at CBC and WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL to our mailing list.
Note: The “Authorization” form MUST BE NOTARIZED! If we don’t have it in hand when we leave, you cannot go. However, this will only have to be done once for your child’s high school tenure as we keep them on file. To ensure we have yours on file, please e-mail Sherry@crossroadsbible.org and ask.
You only need to fill out another “emergency” form if: The contact information you gave us originally has changed since you submitted it. OR if your health insurance has changed since submission. THIS FORM MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD.
VI. Spending Money.
The spending money you will need: Two meals on Sunday, June 14. Souvenir money for the afternoon of Wednesday, June 17 (we may possibly sightsee in New Orleans, however that is not firm at this time), and two possible road meals on Saturday, June 20. (It is possible we may not stop for dinner that evening if we have a chance to be back at CBC near dinner time)
Any other money will be at your discretion. Also, adults will NOT hold spending money for teenagers.
VII. Electronics/Phones.
We recommend that Mp3 players remain at home. They cannot be used while working and we cannot guarantee their safety at the campsite. Any other electronics, such as video game systems, personal DVD players, etc., should remain at home. Additionally, re-charging of such items would be subject to extremely limited at the campsite. Finally, they detract from the building of relationships.
We do recommend that students have their mobile phones. However, their usage will be limited to certain periods of the day (for 30 minutes after wake up and 30 minutes before lights-out). It is expected that students will have their mobile phones turned completely off during work hours (8AM to 5PM daily) as well as during meetings and meals. We will have half an hour each night reserved for them if they’d like to call home, but we recommend that calls to friends be kept to 3 minutes or less and only during that time frame. Finally, remember that in coastal areas mobile phone reception is spotty at best.
VIII. Work Teams.
In the past, we’ve established teams before we left CBC. This year, due to the nature of the work, teams could be changing daily based on work to be done and skill/strength levels for each job. Please expect to make new friends on this trip and prepare to be flexible each morning as we assign teams to tasks.
There will be an orientation session the evening of June 14 in which Relief Volunteers will instruct us on procedures, etc.
It is expected that everyone will serve in the kitchen during the set up/clean up for each meal as assigned by the kitchen crew parents.
It is also expected that each person make a mix-CD of the music they’d like to listen to while driving. We will be spending up to 2 hours in vans daily (in addition to the drives from/to Texas) and unless you want to listen to the music Ian Cook chooses, well, just burn a CD so we don’t have to go there.
IX. Diet/Rest.
It is expected that each member will eat every meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner), as well as the provided snacks in-between. It will be a physically taking week and our cooks have designed a series of meals that appeal to teens and ensure plenty of protein and carbohydrates.
Also, a minimum of one gallon of water, in addition to the provided sports drinks, should be consumed each day.
Finally, bed times/lights out will be strictly enforced. Rest is vital to the trip’s success, as well as driver safety the night before we return home.
X. Questions/Comments.
Contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for any questions or comments you may have.
Student missions at Crossroads has been a staple of the discipleship process since CBC has had a student ministry. We’ve been to the Navajo/Hopi nations, Holland, Haiti, Mississippi (serving a CBC-inspired church plant) and, of course, Juarez.
This year we intended to go to Juarez but after genuine concerns regarding health and safety, we began to look for alternatives. The one we found that fit our goals/objectives is serving the remaining victims of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.
We’ll be working with the Waveland Citizens Fund, and you can check their website (www.reliefvolunteers.com) for full details.
II. Travel Information.
We’ll depart the Crossroads south parking lot at 6AM on Sunday, June 14. This means you’ll need to eat breakfast first, and be ON-SITE around 5:15AM. This will allow for final payments, packing, loading, etc. On June 14, we will stop for lunch and dinner and hopefully arrive at the camp (you can get photos of the camp on their website) at 6PM. We’ll set up camp, have our orientation session led by our guides, spend time in prayer and have a devotional, then get to bed.
We plan on returning Saturday, June 20, to the CBC south parking lot at approximately 7PM.
III. Cost.
The cost is $100 per student. Fundraising packets with full explanations were mailed out two weeks ago, and you can contact Brent for a copy if you haven’t already.
Many of you need to know that 75% of this trip is being underwritten by Crossroads Bible Church as we established a fund designed specifically to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This fund was never fully used, and these previously designated gifts are being used for this trip.
IV. What to Bring.
Bible. Journal/pen.
Flashlight.
Work boots (please plan on wearing work boots while working).
Nail belt (similar to what we use in Juarez) and work gloves.
Jeans/t-shirts for 5 full days of work (no shorts, no exceptions).
Sleepwear and adequate socks/undergarments for humid climate.
One pair of clothes to relax at camp in (shorts & t-shirt, etc.)
Swimsuit. (we may have the opportunity to hit the beach during early evening; we may not)
Towel.
Pillow/bedding (i.e., sleeping bag…they provide bunk beds).
Mosquito spray/sunscreen/sunglasses/caps (to protect sunburned heads)
Toiletries.
Government issued photo I.D. (school ID, driver’s license, etc.—if you don’t have one, it isn’t mandatory, but highly recommended)
Insulated water bottle.
Please remember that you will be working in an extremely humid coastal environment for 8 hours per day. Make sure to factor lots of sweating! And, this is uniquely different than the arid climate of Juarez where you might sweat all day in the 100 degree heat but it would simply evaporate off. It isn’t necessarily uncommon to experience 90 degrees and 80% humidity, so keep that in mind.
V. Paperwork.
The only paperwork required on this trip is the “Authorization for Medical Treatment of a Minor Child” and the “Emergency Contact” sheet. These forms are available from the receptionist at CBC and WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL to our mailing list.
Note: The “Authorization” form MUST BE NOTARIZED! If we don’t have it in hand when we leave, you cannot go. However, this will only have to be done once for your child’s high school tenure as we keep them on file. To ensure we have yours on file, please e-mail Sherry@crossroadsbible.org and ask.
You only need to fill out another “emergency” form if: The contact information you gave us originally has changed since you submitted it. OR if your health insurance has changed since submission. THIS FORM MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD.
VI. Spending Money.
The spending money you will need: Two meals on Sunday, June 14. Souvenir money for the afternoon of Wednesday, June 17 (we may possibly sightsee in New Orleans, however that is not firm at this time), and two possible road meals on Saturday, June 20. (It is possible we may not stop for dinner that evening if we have a chance to be back at CBC near dinner time)
Any other money will be at your discretion. Also, adults will NOT hold spending money for teenagers.
VII. Electronics/Phones.
We recommend that Mp3 players remain at home. They cannot be used while working and we cannot guarantee their safety at the campsite. Any other electronics, such as video game systems, personal DVD players, etc., should remain at home. Additionally, re-charging of such items would be subject to extremely limited at the campsite. Finally, they detract from the building of relationships.
We do recommend that students have their mobile phones. However, their usage will be limited to certain periods of the day (for 30 minutes after wake up and 30 minutes before lights-out). It is expected that students will have their mobile phones turned completely off during work hours (8AM to 5PM daily) as well as during meetings and meals. We will have half an hour each night reserved for them if they’d like to call home, but we recommend that calls to friends be kept to 3 minutes or less and only during that time frame. Finally, remember that in coastal areas mobile phone reception is spotty at best.
VIII. Work Teams.
In the past, we’ve established teams before we left CBC. This year, due to the nature of the work, teams could be changing daily based on work to be done and skill/strength levels for each job. Please expect to make new friends on this trip and prepare to be flexible each morning as we assign teams to tasks.
There will be an orientation session the evening of June 14 in which Relief Volunteers will instruct us on procedures, etc.
It is expected that everyone will serve in the kitchen during the set up/clean up for each meal as assigned by the kitchen crew parents.
It is also expected that each person make a mix-CD of the music they’d like to listen to while driving. We will be spending up to 2 hours in vans daily (in addition to the drives from/to Texas) and unless you want to listen to the music Ian Cook chooses, well, just burn a CD so we don’t have to go there.
IX. Diet/Rest.
It is expected that each member will eat every meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner), as well as the provided snacks in-between. It will be a physically taking week and our cooks have designed a series of meals that appeal to teens and ensure plenty of protein and carbohydrates.
Also, a minimum of one gallon of water, in addition to the provided sports drinks, should be consumed each day.
Finally, bed times/lights out will be strictly enforced. Rest is vital to the trip’s success, as well as driver safety the night before we return home.
X. Questions/Comments.
Contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for any questions or comments you may have.
Announcements for Sunday, June 7 PROMOTION SUNDAY!!!
TODAY IS PROMOTION SUNDAY!!!!
High School Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Come join us as we welcome the members of the CBC Class of 2013 to our group as well as challenge the CBC Seniors 2010! We’ll be surveying 1 Timothy (yes, all of it) if you want to read ahead. Then…
Senior Graduation Celebration: 2—4PM in the CBC Auditorium! Come check out the yearly slide-show and celebrate with the CBC Senior Class of 2009!
Then…
1st “New Schedule” Fellowship! 6—9PM, Pool Party at Lauren & Carley Baker’s house!
Just come to 3404 Brightstone in FM (75028) and we’ll provide the hamburgers and hot dogs, and the guys need to bring 2-liter soft drink and the girls should bring a bag of chips or unhealthy snack. Of course, you’ll need your swimsuit and towel, too.
Then, you’ll need to know…
THERE WILL NOT BE HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL NEXT SUNDAY AS WE’LL BE IN MISSISSIPPI, and we’ll resume at 10:45AM on June 21!
Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, 2009: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi!
We’ll be leaving the CBC south parking lot at 6AM on June 14, working all week, and returning at 7PM to CBC on June 20. We’ll be serving the citizens of Mississippi who still have need due to the damage from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, partnering with www.reliefvolunteers.com.
Cost: $100/student, due NO LATER than 5:30AM, June 14. Those on the waiting list should get a final word no later than noon on Monday...but be flexible! The information packet will be e-mailed on Friday afternoon no later than 5PM and if you didn’t get one, you can pick one up in Sunday School. Contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for more info.
Wednesday Night Small Groups have “formally” ended for the school year. However, check with your group leaders for “informal” get-togethers like movies, Ultimate Frisbee, etc. Summer Wednesday Nights this summer will begin on June 24 @ CBC.
If you are in the Class of 2010, or the parent of a new senior, it’s traditionally been those parents who help with set-up and clean up for the graduation celebration. If you are able to help out from 2-4PM (a half hour before and/or after as well), please contact Joy Drew at drewzoo@verizon.net!
High School Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Come join us as we welcome the members of the CBC Class of 2013 to our group as well as challenge the CBC Seniors 2010! We’ll be surveying 1 Timothy (yes, all of it) if you want to read ahead. Then…
Senior Graduation Celebration: 2—4PM in the CBC Auditorium! Come check out the yearly slide-show and celebrate with the CBC Senior Class of 2009!
Then…
1st “New Schedule” Fellowship! 6—9PM, Pool Party at Lauren & Carley Baker’s house!
Just come to 3404 Brightstone in FM (75028) and we’ll provide the hamburgers and hot dogs, and the guys need to bring 2-liter soft drink and the girls should bring a bag of chips or unhealthy snack. Of course, you’ll need your swimsuit and towel, too.
Then, you’ll need to know…
THERE WILL NOT BE HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL NEXT SUNDAY AS WE’LL BE IN MISSISSIPPI, and we’ll resume at 10:45AM on June 21!
Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, 2009: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi!
We’ll be leaving the CBC south parking lot at 6AM on June 14, working all week, and returning at 7PM to CBC on June 20. We’ll be serving the citizens of Mississippi who still have need due to the damage from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, partnering with www.reliefvolunteers.com.
Cost: $100/student, due NO LATER than 5:30AM, June 14. Those on the waiting list should get a final word no later than noon on Monday...but be flexible! The information packet will be e-mailed on Friday afternoon no later than 5PM and if you didn’t get one, you can pick one up in Sunday School. Contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for more info.
Wednesday Night Small Groups have “formally” ended for the school year. However, check with your group leaders for “informal” get-togethers like movies, Ultimate Frisbee, etc. Summer Wednesday Nights this summer will begin on June 24 @ CBC.
If you are in the Class of 2010, or the parent of a new senior, it’s traditionally been those parents who help with set-up and clean up for the graduation celebration. If you are able to help out from 2-4PM (a half hour before and/or after as well), please contact Joy Drew at drewzoo@verizon.net!
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