RETREAT!!!!

Ok, so there are no youth events scheduled until Jan 2....otherwise known as the Cornerstone Youth Winter Retreat!

We need to know who is going, and we need your forms (with health card copy) and money BEFORE the retreat! Here are possible times to get that to us.

1. Wed 24th Nate and I will be at church. We will also be at the evening service at 7:00.

2. Sunday, morning (28th).

3. Leave it at the church in my mailbox or Nate's mailbox before Sunday the 28th.

4. I will be seeing some of you in between those times, that would be fine too!

Ok.....so that gives you options. If you plan on coming and we don't yet have your money, can you at least message me or email me so we can estimate numbers!

Great. So make sure you know when to be where. (church at 1:00 on Friday, Jan 2nd), and have your talents ready to go...I hear some people are already rehearsing their talents. Ooooo...and be ready to be on your game for some ping pong action, some puzzle action, and some tubing action. I can't wait. Maybe Nate will injure himself again this year.

If you have ANY questions (or if your parents have questions), please don't hestitate to call us. Rachel (905)328-4007 or Rachel or Nate at church on Wed. (905)468-7155.

Merry Christmas!

This Friday is our annual Cornerstone Youth Christmas Special. Although it's not the typical banquet, it's going to be fabulous. Candles, cookies, Christmas carols, crackling fire...ok, that's all the C's I can think of....ANYWAYS, it's going to be great! Here's what you need to know.


1. Be at church at 7:00


2. Bring a gift for the gift exchange. No expensive items. Something made or brought, not bought. Be creative!

3. Attire is semi-formal OR your best festive Christmas sweater.

4. Have your rides pick you up at church at 10:00.

This Friday

Hey guys, this will be short and sweet. We're back at the Southridge Shelter this Friday. That means be at the church at 5:00, or meet at the shelter around 5:45. Like last time, we'll be sticking around for a bit after dinner, so have in mind what you might want to do with some of the residents. Bring along a deck of cards, or a game if you want. We will most likely be playing volleyball or badminton, so be prepared to do that, or just hanging out with the residents is cool too.

Have rides pick you up at church at 9:00. See you then!

(ps. don't forget to be at church at 10:00 Saturday morning if you're coming to the parade!)

Rock Climbing

Happy December! Hope everyone is having a great week!

Here is what is IMPORTANT for Friday!

1. Meet at church at 7:00

2. Bring $15.00

3. Bring your signed permission form if you are 16 or under (we'll have extras there on Friday when you get dropped of if you still need one).

4. Wear stuff you can rock climb in.

5. Get picked up at Rachel and Andrew Thiessen's house (8 Bessborough Drive, St. Catharines - 905-935-1903) at 10:45 OR at church at 11:00. (we'll have some cars going back to church for rides).

See you Friday! Don't forget about the parade on December 13th (Sat.). We need a couple more if we can!

Give us a call with any questions about Friday! (905)328-4007 (Rach)

Worship Evening

Back to our trusty portable. It has been a while since we have spent quality time at the portable, so Friday is the night. We will be having an evening of worship music lead by our special guest Doug Hiebert. See you at church at 7:30. Or come at 7:00 for prayer! Rides can pick you up at 10:30 at Sheila Loewen's house (10 Elden St. - right beside the church). See you Friday!

Potluck - Round 2

It's that time again....POTLUCK time!! Sooo...get your chef's hats on...and think up some ideas! This Friday, we are going to Wes and Briar Wiens' home for our second potluck of the year. Now...you outdid yourselves last time, so it will be hard to beat our last spread, but I'm sure we can at least match it. So...again, everyone needs to bring a dish for about 6-8 people. NO NUTS!!!!! Ideas are below in case you're stuck. We are meeting at the Wiens' at 7:00. Rides can pick you up there at 10-10:30. Wes and Briar live at 327 Line 4, NOTL. Call if you need a ride! Also, bring games to play in the evening.

Ideas....last time we had lots of desserts and main dishes, so lets try again to have a good amount of both.

Possible Dishes

- fruit
- veggies
- meatballs (Justine?)
- hashbrowns (or some sort of casserole)
- nacho dip
- cheese and crackers
- dips
- rice
- chicken wings
- cooked veggies
- soup
- cabbage rolls
- meat buns
- chilli
- shrimp (mmmm....that went over well!)
- salad (fruit salad, green salad, caesar, bean salad, cucumber salad)
- garlic bread
- desserts (i know you have great dessert ideas, but just a reminder that i love CHEESECAKE and SKOR TRIFLE!)

Message or email everyone to say what you are bringing. This should be good!

See you tomorrow for book study, or Friday!

Friday

Ok, so things are switched up a bit this week. We are going to the Southridge Homeless Shelter to serve a meal and check out how things are done over there. We need to be there at 5:45 so we all need to meet at church at 5:00. I repeat 5:00!!!! Let us know if you can't make it by then, and we'll meet up with you in St. Catharines, or figure something out!

While we're there, we'll be preparing, serving and cleaning up dinner, and eating with some of the residents at the shelter. Afterwards, someone that works at the shelter will be telling us some more info about the shelter. We'll come back to the church and be here until 9:00. Rides can pick you up then.

See you Friday! (and tonight for book study! 7:00)

PS. anyone who can drive, please bring your vehicles!!! We'll need as many as we can get!

Shoebox Shopping!!!

It's almost that time again! Yep, you guessed it, Friday.


This Friday we will be heading to the mall (that is the Pen Centre), to put together shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. There will be a twist as to the 'rules' of the shopping and what to get, and how much to spend!

Everyone needs to bring $5.00. We hope you are all ok with this, as designating it as a donation to the organization. If you want to know more about it, or have never done a shoebox, check out www.samaritanspurse.org. If the money is a problem, let us know, but don't let that stop you from coming and help shop!

Please be at the church at 7:30 SHARP! We'll be leaving right away (no later than 7:45)! Rides can pick you up at Nate Voogts house at 11:00. (directions to follow).

See you soon!

This Friday!

What's up everybody so glad you're here,
It's Rachel Peters with the flow back in your ear.
I ain't the fantastic four, but I'm still on a mission,
To see if I can get your attention...
Now I'd like to drop some information,
Just a little attitude for your education.




This Friday, we will be participating in Hallowe'en festivities! But instead of mooching off all of the neighbours, we'll be going door to door giving out candy and invitations to church/youth/sunday school at Cornerstone. Then, Onesfore from Burundi will be speaking with us about spiritual warfare. We'll head over to the Dyck's house for the end of the night.

Your rides can drop you off at the church at 7:00 and pick you up from the Dyck's at 10:30. They live on 29 Grange Crescent. (905) 468-7364.

See you Friday.

Special props for anyone who can identify the above song without cheating.

Hay Ride!

Ok, as you all know, this Friday is the hayride!!! (i'm sure you've all lost sleep due to the extreme excitement and anticipation...). Anyways, there are a few details you need to know before you show up.

1. The hayride starts at 7:30 at the Rowaan's (962 Line 8).

2. We'll be having a time of worship/singing together and a special guest speaker will be sharing with us. Then we'll be off to the hay wagons. We'll be back for snacks and some hanging out time and then the evening will end at 10:30/11:00.

3. Please bring $2.00 to help cover the costs of hay/snacks etc.

4. We want everyone to enjoy the evening and to be safe, so make sure you are being considerate of others. No one is to chase/attack/go after anyone they do not know, anyone of the opposite gender, or anyone who does not want to be involved in any hay 'activities'. There will be one wagon at the front of the caravan designated for those who wish to remain on the wagon for the entire ride, and stay dry, warm and hay-free.

5. There won't be any washrooms, so make sure you go before you come (don't I sound like a mom...)

Hope you guys are excited. Again, if there are any questions, or if you need a ride or directions, message us or give us a ring.

Seeeeee you soooooon!

CY This Week!

This shall be short and sweet...

1. This Wednesday, 7:30 is parent info time! Tell your moms and dads, older siblings, guardians, grandparents, etc. to stop in at church to meet with the youth leaders, discuss the upcoming year, and fire any questions our way!

2. Friday is movie night! The title of the movie is still a mystery. there will be snacks and drinks provided. 7:30 at church!

Message from Bri and the GUS girls

This week I think that we'll have Bible Study at my house, because youth is at Brian and Erin's. It will probably be at 5:30 because of the PA day. So here's the deal:
- at my house
- 5:30 pm
- remember to bring all of your pot luck stuff

Talk to you later!

Bri

I know it's only Monday....

Alright. I know it's early in the week, and most of you probably are still waking up from the weekend, but we want to give you a big HEADS UP for Friday!

This Friday is our first potluck of the year! Erin and Brian Rowaan (who some of you may know...) have invited us to their home to test out our potlucking skills! We will be spending the evening at their house.

Soooo.....some of you may be wondering, what does this potluck entail?!? Well, have no fear, attached is a list of suggestions. We don't want anyone to worry or stress about what to bring, or think that they need to ask their mother to make a rack of lamb or roast duck. All you need to do is bring a dish of something for about 6-8 people. Show up with your food at 7:00 at Brian and Erin's. We will be hanging out, eating, and probably playing some games, so feel free to bring some games!

We are really enjoying meeting early for a time of prayer, so remember that you are all welcome to join us before youth (6:30 this time! at Brian and Erin's). If you want to share prayer requests, or pray for others, or even just to sit in and be there during the prayer time, come on out!

K, here's the details. Brian and Erin live on Line 8, number 962 (coming from Virgil, on Creek Rd., turn left on Line 8, their driveway is on the left, just a minute down the road). Their number is (905)262-1859. Have your rides pick you up their at 10:00-10:30.

Lastly, here are some tasty potluck suggestions. feel free to be more creative if you so choose. remember, it's a bunch of youth, like yourselves, lets not be picky or go crazy if we don't want too, we love food, all sorts! It would be great if you messaged or posted what you are bringing to help inspire people, and so we have no repeats!

- salad (any kind, pasta, green, fruit, bean, jello)
- dips with bread, veggies, crackers, pitas, nachos, etc. (ie. hummus, artichoke, spinach, onion)
- chicken wings
- meatballs
- cheese! everyone loves cheese!
- pizza
- a big tub of chili
- cooked veggies
- potatoes of any kind (mashed, boiled, fried, etc.)
- fancy sandwiches
- garlic bread
- a shrimp ring (don't forget the seafood sauce)
- a big steak (we'll cut it up and each have a bite)
- mini sausage rolls
- shishkabobs (oooh, that could be fun for the creative types!)
- cold cuts and cheese with buns
- the possibilities are ENDLESS!!!

Let us know if you need more details, or a ride, or anything! See you Friday. I'm already excited for this!

Hey guys,

Just a note from the girls! GUS bible study will be at Justines on Friday at 5:30!!! She lives at 844 East and West Line in NOTL. All girls are welcome!

Bananas and Borsht

Did someone say, Bananarama?!? I thought that's what I heard. This week we will be making special use of everyone's favourite fruit. To be honest, I have no clue what this means, but it's going to be hilarious.

We will meeting at church at 7:00 for prayer, and 7:30 for Bananarama. Anyone who can drive, we need afew drivers. Make sure to wear WARM CLOTHES! We'll be outside for part of the evening. Rides will need to pick you up at 10:30-11:00, but we don't know from where yet, so STAY TUNED!

See you Friday!

PS. This Sunday is Cornerstone's annual Borsht lunch and WE NEED YOU! CY is responsible for serving and cleaning up and we need as many as possible. Justine and friends have already let me know (thanks guys!), but we need more. Feel free to come to church if you don't attend Cornerstone (10:45), and then stick around to help out...you get lunch too....don't worry! please let us know who's coming, so we know how many to expect. thanks guys, this is a great chance to help out and serve the Cornerstone community.

Roastin' on the Niv

Ok, so here's the deal for this Friday. We'll be at Nate Dirk's house for the evening. If you would like to join us for prayer (everyone is welcome, it was great last week starting the evening praying for each other and for youth!), show up at 7:00. Otherwise, the evening will commence at 7:30. We will be chillin' around the campfire (in true smurf fashion), roasting various items, and talking about some of the revolutionary ideas we have for youth this year.

Nate lives at 258 Niven Rd. NOTL. His number is (905)468-8809 if you get lost or need directions.

Because we are going to be at Nate's all evening, please have your rides pick you up at 10:00. We will continue to let you know what time to be picked up each Friday.

Sooooooo....what do you need to bring? anything you want to roast....be creative if you want. veggies, marshmallows, hot dogs, steak, pie irons, whatever, as long as it is tasty, and has NO NUTS!!! (and for all of you who are still overwhelmed with anticipation of what Nate's pond might hold for the winter, you can bring your skates if it will make you feel better). Bring warm clothes and a lawn chair if you can. See you Friday!

BYOB - (that's Bring Your Own Bike)

Hey everyone, just reminding you all of the details for this Friday!

You need to:

1. Be at the church by 7:30
2. Bring some sort of transportation (approximately the speed of a bicycle)...
3. some mooolah if you would like a snack or a drink once we ride to old town.
4. Tell your rides to be at the church at or before 11:00

Soooo....any questions or if you need a ride, give us a call!

*ALSO, if you would like to join us for prayer before youth, be there at 7:00. We'll be praying for youth, for each other, etc. Everyone is welcome!

See you Friday!

THHHHHHIIISSS Friday!!!!

Allllllrighty. This is just a reminder about this Friday, AKA Cornerstone Youth Fall Kick-Off 2008.

Where: Wiens' House - 800 Concession 1 Rd., NOTL. CALL IF YOU NEED A RIDE OR DIRECTIONS!!! (Rachel's number is 905-328-4007).

When: Friday, Sept. 12 7:00!! Have rides pick you up at 11:00 at the Wiens'.

What: BBQ, games, hanging out, getting to know people

Bring: SNACKS (we are providing burgers, hot dogs, drinks and marshmallows....if you want chips, baked stuff, etc. - BRING SOME!) - NOOOOOOO peanuts!!!

- also bring outdoor and indoor games (bocce, frisbee, dutch blitz, etc.)
- it might be cold, so dress accordingly.

PLEASE tell anyone at school that isn't on Facebook....grade 9's etc.

See you Friday!!

Nate and Rach

First Youth of the Year!!! - SEPTEMBER 12

It is time for CY to start up again for the year!

We will be having our first evening/kick-off on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. We will be meeting at the home of Brianna Wiens and her family at 7:00.

There will be a BBQ, games, fire, and lots of fun as we kick-off the year. We will bring the meat, you bring the snacks (ie. we'll have drinks, burgers, toppings, and marshmallows for roasting - so if you want any chips, baking, popsicles, candy, beef jerky,etc, then you need to bring something!).

Soooooo....bring snacks, lawn chairs, games (bocce, frisbee, table games, etc.) and clothes for being outside.

The Wiens' live at 800 Concession 1 Rd, Niagara On The Lake. Let us know if you need directions.

Please, please, please pass this on to any youth joining us for the first time that you have emails for (ie. grade 9's!!!) so that everyone who needs to know knows!

Thanks and see you in a couple of weeks!

Nate and Rachel

The Last Hurrah

Hey everyone, just a reminder about Friday, our last (sniff, sniff) youth evening for the year.

We're going to Ernie and Dori Wiens' house to swim, and have a BBQ. So all you need to bring is your swimsuits/trunks, a chair/blankets maybe, and appropriate clothes for the weather (we'll be outside all night).

Meet at the Wiens' (1055 Line 2) at 7:00...I REPEAT, 7:00. Rides can pick you up there at 11:00. Let us know if you need a ride or more directions.

See you Friday.

Rachel

Biking Night

Congratulations to all the graduating grade 12's!! (and have fun on your camping trip). For the rest of us, we will be meeting at Cornerstone at 7:30. Bring your bike and some money as we will be biking to Niagara for some ice cream. We will head back to church after our icecream and have an early night. See you Friday!

Just a reminder that next week will be our last night of youth for the year. Stay tuned for details!

Upcoming Youth Events!

Hey Folks!
We just want to give you a heads up for youth in the next few weeks! These are our upcoming plans!!

This Friday (June 20th) we will be meeting together to plan for the Pleasant Manor Farm Day (which is on Saturday June 21st!). Please meet at Cornerstone at 7:30. We will be arranging things for Saturday and baking pies. We will have everything we need for pie crust, but please bring pie filling ingredients for 2 pies (and the recipe if you need it!). Please also bring 2 tin pie plates! We will be baking the pies on Friday night! Again, please bring pie filling ingredients for 2 pies and 2 pie plates! We will be at the church for the evening.

Saturday June 21 - Farm Day at Pleasant Manor!

The day goes from 10:00-1:00. We will be serving and cooking a BBQ lunch, selling pies and doing face painting and balloons. The proceeds from the day will go to Elena to help with her fundraising for Guatemala. We would love everyone to be there to help out! The more people, the better!

Friday June 27th - Biking and Ice Cream night

We'll be biking from Cornerstone, into Niagara for icecream. Meet at the church at 7:30 with your bikes and some mula for icecream. Further details to come

Friday July 4th - Last Official Youth Night of the Year

Youth will be winding down for the summer, and we'd like to end it off with some style. We'll be heading to Ernie and Dori Wien's for a BBQ, swimming and games (volleyball, frisbee etc!). As we get a bit closer to that night we'll provide you with some more details, so stay tuned.

See you all on Friday!

Let's Go....Blue Jays

So....Friday is Blue Jays. Here's the deal...we will be leaving church at 4:30 you need to be at church at 4:30. we have 3 vans going. we will be leaving Vineland (prudhommes timmy's) at no later than 5:00 (for Nick, Katie, Em, and anyone else out that way. so be at either location in time to go.

If you haven't paid, it's $30. This takes care of ticket, gas and parking costs. please make sure you get me the $ asap (ie. Friday). also, bring some money for street meat, drinks, etc. if you want.

Here is the list of who I have coming.

Mel, Amanda, Cody, Amanda Koop, Brad, Calvin, Calvin's friend, Jason, Jason's friend, Sheila, Rachel P, Erin, Brian R., Nate V., Nate Biega, Sarah, Jess, Bri, Breanne, Gavin, Emily, Elena, Katie, Nick.

Please tell me if I have forgotten anyone. also, there are still 6 tickets if anyone wants to claim them. soooo....bring your giant fingers, jays apparel, cameras etc. and we will see you friday.

Please write down my mobile number just in case, or if you need more info (905)328-4007.

Rachel

Yes, we are having youth tomorrow.

biggest apologies for such a late posting. tomorrow, we'll be playing a little frisbee at virgil school. then, when it's too dark, we'll head over to the Big A (also known as the Avondale Dairy Bar) for some treats of the dairy genre. Bring about $4-7, depending on how much ice cream you eat. have rides pick you up at church at 11:00, we'll go back there after ice cream. again, so sorry this is so late.

Outdoor Theatre Night!

This week for youth we will be roasting hotdogs and possibly making "octodogs" and partaking in an outdoor theatre night. Please meet at Brian and Erins house at 7:30 instead of the church. We'll be roasting some weinys and playing some outdoor games until it gets dark. We'll then be watching one of the awesome planet earth movies on the outdoor screen!
Please bring soccer balls, frisbees, boccee ball, football etc and also bring a blanket or lawn chair! You can have your rides pick you up at 11:00 (962 Line 8).
Also, don't forget money for the blue jays game! ($30)

Friday!!!!

This Friday we will be heading outside, to the streets to raise some money. For what you say? Well, we are taking our cue from some very dedicated Eden and Lakeport students who had the idea to collect money to help with relief for the recent cyclone disaster in Myanmar. If you have not hear about this crisis, look up www. redcross.ca.We will be meeting at church at 7:00!!!!!!! We will head to one or two busy-ish parts of St. Catharines with signs and buckets. We'll come back to church before 11:00 for rides to pick you up.What a great opportunity to hang out and collect support for people who are in desparate conditions.SOoooooo....bring clothes to suit the weather, bring energy to sustain the evening, bring coffee or tea to keep you warm if need be. Any questions, message Rachel P. or Bri W. See you Friday.

Word Up!

So we're doing the original plan from last week. We'll dig into the Word. Don't forget to bring your Bible. If you haven't got one we've got some that you can have to keep!

Also this is way too last minute but it would be cool to have a house for after. If we can come to your place let Brian, Erin, Rach, or Biega know and we'll all come over. Sweet!

Change of Plans!

Hey gang. We completly forgot that Scott St. Youth has a coffee house tonight that we're invited to. So were gonna do that.
They'll be selling drinks and dessert so bring a few bucks if you want to pick something up.
We'll still meet at the church at 7:30 and we'll be back there at the end of the night too! If it doesn't go late at the coffee house we'll chill in the portable after.
Hope this is cool with everyone.

GITD Ultimate/See ya Nirks!

This Friday we are meeting at Cornerstone at 7:30 and then heading up to Queenston Heights for some Glow in the Dark Ultimate! We will then be heading to Brianna's on Concession 1. Your rides can pick you up at 11:00 from there.

Also, in honour of Nirk's last night with us until August, we are asking everyone to bring a picture of you and/or Nirks to youth this week. We'll explain what we're doing with the pictures on Friday. Just don't forget a picture!!

BBQ

Tomorrow night is BBQ night. Although our BBQ isn't quite as big or shiny as the one shown above (the hemi-powered BBQ that can cook 250 hotdogs in 3 minutes), we will have some sweet food!

We will be starting early (at 7:00). We will be meeting at Brian and Erin's and not the church. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, and outdoor sports playing equipment (like frisbees, boccee ball, soccer balls etc). And come hungry for burgers!!

We will also be having a bon fire later on in the evening, so come dressed to stay outside for the night! If you need directions or a ride contact one of the sponsors.

Also, we will be ending a bit early, at 10:00. So have your rides pick you up for then! See you tomorrow!

Youth Tomorrow!

Hey Everyone

Tomorrow night we'll be meeting at church for a movie and discussion time. We'll be at the church for the evening. Your rides can pick you up at 11:00. See you then!

Bible Study night!

Hey!

This week for youth we're planning to meet at the church at 7:30. We plan to have a bit of a refocussing evening, as well as a Bible study lead by the one and only "Nirks". We'll then be heading over to Sheila's for some relaxin' and chillaxin'. You can have your rides pick you up at 11:00! Hope to see you tomorrow!

The Easter Weekend

Hello to all....for those of you who weren't in Guatemala, well, we're back! For those of you who did go, I hope you're adjusting well!

Anyway, we have a busy weekend this weekend as Saturday is the Annual Easter Eggstravaganza!

So....Friday night we will be meeting at church at 7:30 and getting things ready for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Saturday is the Easter Egg Hunt and the more people we can have there to help out, the better! We'll talk about details such as time, etc, tomorrow night!

Sunday is Easter Sunday, and we will be having our Sunrise Service again. Since we've already had the time change, we don't have to meet until 7:00.

We hope to see you around this weekend!

TACO HOUSE!!

As promised, this week is the long awaited, Taco House!! To support our trip to Guatemala, we are having a night of fun, games, and of course, TACO's. The cost is $5.o0. We also ask that everyone try to bring a gently used or new item of sporting equipment. Shoes, frisbee's, soccerballs, volleyballs, basketballs, etc. If you're unsure, ask before Friday.

Youth starts at 7:00. Also, please have your rides plan to pick you up at church at 10:30, so we have time to clean up before 11:00. Feel free to bring table games for later in the evening, after taco's etc. are done (Bonanza, etc.)

véale el viernes!

Skating!

Bring your skates and prepare to skate it up!

something fun!

Hey folks. Have you ever gone toboganing with no snow. Me niether. So unless we get some tonight or tomorrow, leave brett hull and the gt's at home. But come for some fun. We'll be going to Jason's after. So have your rides pick you up there.

There's a chance of skating so stay tuned.

Actually I just check the weather and it looks like we might get a little snow tonight. If that happens make sure you bring the crazy carpets and the the flying saucers!

Guy/Girl Night

This week is our annual guy/girl night! Pay attention to the following details so you don't show up in the wrong place!

Girls

The girls will be meeting at church at 7:00 and then proceeding to Brian and Erin's (962 Line 8). DON'T eat before you come as we will have supper and other good food prepared! The rest of the night is a mystery! Please bring $5, a sleeping bag, pillow and sleeping mat, as well as your pj's. You can have your rides pick you up on Saturday morning at 10:00.

Guys

The guys will also be meeting at the church at 7:00 (not 7:30 like facebook says) and then proceeding on to Brad's (280 Niven Road). As you're aware it is a meat fest, so you don't need to eat before you come. Please bring, warm, outdoor clothes, $10, a sleeping bag, pillow and sleeping mat. You can have your rides pick you up at 10:00 on Saturday morning.

Youth Tonight

Hey Everyone

I know it has seemed like a mystery as to whether or not there is youth tonight, but yes, indeed there is youth! "GNIC" has planned something for tonight. I'm a little foggy on the details but I know the focus is going to be on prayer. Come to church for 7:30 and we'll be heading to the Voogt's afterwards. You can have your rides pick you up from there at 11:00.

Jevuntud Esta Semana

"Juventud esta semana". If you're going to Guatemala, you'll know what that means. For those impaired, "look forward to some pond hockey/skating". If the weather is insufficient then stay posted, but otherwise bring your skates, stick and warm clothes to church this friday. After that we will proceed to Brad's house for some refreshment and socializing. Have your rides pick you up from Brads at 11:00 (280 Niven Road).

Changing Plans!

Woah! Hold your horses all you bowling people. There's a new plan. It looks like rather than being all seventies at the lanes, we're going to have a guitar hero 3 night...but still with the retro theme. So come dressed as a '70's rock star and prepare to melt some faces! Stay tuned for where to be picked up...perhaps a house..imagine that.

Brilliant Bowling Bash

Polish your ball and tie up those laces...it's bowling time! As per our usual, we will be meeting at church at 7:30. From there we will be heading to Value Village to outfit ourselves for a brilliant night of bowling. If you'd rather not purchase an outfit from Value Village, raid your parents closets and wear "retro". Please bring some money so that you are able to purchase your value village outfit and please bring $5 for bowling.

We will be back at the church by 11:00 and you can have your rides pick you up from there. See you Friday!

The Greatest Stories Ever Told

Well, it's been a while, but worth the wait. We had a great retreat. Keep checking here and on Facebook for pics and videos (hopefully not sideways videos thanks to Brad).

This Friday will test your creative and theatrical skills as we all become part of the GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD. All you need to bring is your creative juices (in whatever flavour you choose), and some energy. Also, if anyone has video cameras, or cameras that take videos, could you bring them, and let us know that you've got one. Let us know on the blog or facebook if you have a video camera. Stay posted as to who's house we'll be going to after. See you Friday.


ps. if anyone still owes money for retreat, christmas banquet(s), hay ride, bbq, guatamala, etc., please bring it!!!