Hiking & FIREWORKS!!!

For youth this Friday we're going to be going hiking, so make sure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing...also bring some bug spray and perhaps a water bottle. It's not going to be an intense hike or anything, so don't worry if you're not super outdoorsy...it'll be enjoyable for all. Meet at the church at 7:00 and don't be late or you might miss the ride.

And then because this weekend is Canada Day weekend and if there's one thing you think of when you think of SSMAIRVIEW it's patriotism, we're going to celebrate with our own SSMAIRVIEW fireworks show. Now, to make this happen...or perhaps I should say, to make it good, we all need to chip in, so bring some money along to contribute to the fun. There is no set amount that each person has to bring, but just know that the more money we have, the better the show will be. I suggest that everyone bring between $5-$10 along...but that's just a suggestion. We'll be doing this at Gary's house, so if you'll need to be picked up somewhere then get your parents to pick you up there (327 Line 4, N.O.T.L.).

Also, Willow, Kristen, Mark and I will be starting Mission 360 this Friday, so think of us and pray for us this coming week.

Ultimate Frisbee

School is OVER!!!! Hopefully all of you now feel the freedom of summer seeping into your bodies and minds.

Tomorrow night for youth we're going to be playing ultimate frisbee, so bring proper running shoes, wear clothes that you can sweat in, and bring a water bottle...you might also want to bring clothes to change in to afterward.

We'll meet at Scott St. at 7 and then head to the park. Please be on time so you don't miss us.

No Bible Study

Remember that Bible study is finished for the summer. Good luck on your exams!

Guys Campout & Girls Hangout

BOYS CAMP OUT
You guys are camping out with with Scott St.'s boys club. You'll be meeting at the church at 5:45 pm and then heading over to Jeff Wiens' house where you'll be hanging out, doing guy stuff, eating meat, being manly, etc.

Please bring a tent if you've got one, a sleeping bag & pillow, your swimsuit & a towel, a baseball glove if you've got one, and some meat to grill for midnight meat.

It is a camp out...that means over night, so hopefully you've already told your parents about that. You can plan on being home some time tomorrow morning.

GIRLS HANGOUT
Lady's, we'll be going to my parents' house tonight to hang out, go swimming, talk, eat good food, watch a movie, etc. We'll be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm and then heading over there.

We'll probably hang out outside for a bit, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring your bathing suit if you want to go swimming, and be ready for a fun night. We will not be sleeping over, so we'll be finished at the usual youth ending time (between 11 and midnight).

Last Bible Study

This is your weekly reminder that we've got Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. This will be the last youth Bible study of the year and we'll be finishing up our study of the Gospel of Luke. See you tonight!

School Yard Games

Tomorrow night is youth!!! Wow, this week has gone by quickly! Anyhow, we're going to go back to simpler times that involved skipping, hopscotch, and holding hands at recess...that's right we'll be playing school yard games...although I don't want to see any hand holding tomorrow night...unless it's during a game of Red Rover.

We'll be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm and then heading across the street to Lincoln Centennial, so if you're late then just meet us there. Please wear shoes you can run in and dress weather appropriate.

Bible Study & Blue Jays

Just a reminder that we've got youth Bible study tonight at 7:00 pm at my house.

Also, Fairview Church has invited us to join them for a Jays game on Saturday, July 10th. They are playing the Boston Red Sox. Tickets are $12 per person for level 500 seats. Please let me know if you're intersted in going.

Canal & Ice Cream

This Friday we're going to be getting outside and getting active. We're going to the Welland Canal for a walk after which we will go the Avondale for some ice cream...hm, that might defeat the purpose of being active... It'll be nice and laid back and a great time to hang out and have fun.

We will be meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. And bring $ along if you want to get some ice cream.

See you then!

Bible Study & Mission Trip Info

I'm back now, so that means that youth Bible study will be tonight at 7:00 pm at my house. Hopefully I'll see a lot of there.

I also wanted to give you the details for our summer mission trip again. We're going to be doing "Mission 360" with two other churches from here in the Niagara Region (Southridge and Cornerstone).

Mission 360 is a week long mission trip experience hosted right here in the Niagara Region. It might not seem as exciting as going away for a mission trip, but it'll give us a chance to learn what it looks like to really answer God's call to action right here in our city. We’ll be doing a wide variety of things such as light construction work, serving the elderly, developmentally disabled, homeless, and also aiding with local community outreach programs...all the usual mission trip stuff. I'm really excited about this opportunity because I'm sick of us just talking about what it means to live out our faith in our daily lives and I think this will help us figure out how to actually do it.

The dates for the trip are July 2-10 and it'll cost $270. The money goes to paying for food & accommodation, transportation expenses, covering the cost of our fun activities, etc. This is not a lot of money for a mission trip, but if your concerned about the cost then let me know and we can talk about some fundraising ideas.

Because the trip is only a month away, I NEED TO KNOW WHO IS INTERESTED IMMEDIATELY. Let me know if you've got any questions.