Updated Updates Updates!!! (The NEW news is in Yellow)

Wednesday night bible studies are the Dec. 6 & 13. December 20th, if you would like, we will be meeting to watch the movie The Nativity. Time and theater to be announced later.

Seniors!!!! Monday December 4th (wait!! THATS TONIGHT!!!), there will be a Senior dinner at Scott Jone's house at 7 oclock. Come, hang out, and get some grub!

Saturday December 9th there is a service opportunity for New Covenant Christian Church. We are being asked to supply some things for a children's shelter and possibly do some work on the property of NCCC (cleaning, lawn work - whatever). The children's shelter needs toothbrushes and hairbrushes (especially with cartoon/Disney charachters on them), toothpaste, hair burrettes (whatever they are), sweatshirts, jackets, underwear, colorful toe socks, etc. for kids 13 and under. They can be gently used or new. No toys, please. NCCC is also in need of paper towels/toilet paper.

We will leave from the church around 8:00am and work until 12:30 or 1:00. Bring some money for your lunch (somewhere cheap - $10 should cover it) and then we will go to the Holocaust Museum. We will plan on being back at the church around 6:00pm. If anyone would like to contribute some of the items I mentioned, please bring to church this Sunday December 3rd. Email Jonathan Dziuk at thewild@houston.rr.com or call his cell phone at 281-380-1764 to sign up or for questions.

Sunday Dec 10th first is the CYF CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!! You need to meet at the church at 4:30 for a SURPRISE SURPRISE!! After, you will be journeying to David Klein's just like last year for a bonfire and fun. Please bring a coat and a $1 wrapped CHURCH APPROPRIATE white elephant Christmas gift. Sad but true, I won't be there as I will be in the Carribean, but have a christmas cookie for me!!

Also, THIS SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY, please bring a small gift as a stocking stuffer. We are going to be putting together stockings for the bridges kiddos!

Dec. 16th is the Stone Soup Christmas Concert. If you are singing with them, please remember to be attending all rehearsals.


*lovelove*
~Kristin

Hello!!!

I hope everyone had a great turkey day!! Here's the deal for the next few weeks:

Wednesday night bible studies are the Nov. 29, Dec. 6 & 13. December 20th, if you would like, we will be meeting to watch the movie The Nativity. Time and theater to be announced later.


Sunday Dec 3rd - There will be NO fellowship because of the concert @ 7 pm. We are going to hang out and have pizza (Anybody want to bring me Christmas cookies??) @ 6 pm before the concert. Please let us know if you are going to join us so we know how much pizza to order.

Seniors!!!! Monday December 4th, there will be a Senior dinner at Scott Jone's house at 7 oclock. Come, hang out, and get some grub!

Sunday Dec 10th first is the CYF CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!! You need to meet at the church at 4:30 for a SURPRISE SURPRISE!! After, you will be journeying to David Klein's just like last year for a bonfire and fun. Please bring a coat and a $1 wrapped CHURCH APPROPRIATE white elephant Christmas gift. Sad but true, I won't be there as I will be in the Carribean, but have a christmas cookie for me!!

Also, that same Sunday, please bring a small gift as a stocking stuffer to Sunday school. We are going to be putting together stockings for the bridges kiddos!

Dec. 16th is the Stone Soup Christmas Concert. If you are singing with them, please remember to be attending all rehearsals.



Now, as it is the Christmas holiday, we need to remember that we are servants of Christ. So in turn, this Sunday we are doing the IHN move in after service.

Here are the following reasons why you should stay and help out:
1. It's a good cause
2. You earn disciple points!!
3. You get a chance to serve/pray for the families that will be staying in our church
4. If you don't, Santa will put coal in your stocking...

OK, so the last one isn't really true. Santa loves you all, but I hope you all will stay the extra half hour and help us set up. IHN is a great ministry and you are great kids. We will be meeting right after Sunday school (noon) and get it done. Please come help.

Hope you are having a great week! See you Wednesday or Sunday night for the Concert!!!

*lovelove*
~Kristin

Gooble Gooble!! Hey guys!

So, it's finally the week of Thanksgiving! I know I am excited about food, family and fun! (Don't mind my slightly jaded turkey at the top) Remember this week who you are thankful for and don't forget to thank God for all your blessings!

We don't have too much going on this week because we want you to have plenty of family time. There will not be bible study or fellowship this week. I know...cry cause you will miss us!!!

But don't despair!!! We have so much to look forward to in December!

December 10th!!!!!!!!! (not the 3rd) is the Youth Christmas Party!!! Now, you don't get to know too many of the detials, but here's what we need from you. Be at the church at 4:30 ready to leave. Please bring a coat (it will be cold!!) and a wrapped $1 Christmas gift! Get ready to have some fun!!!

December 16th is the Stone Soup Christmas Concert. All those who are singing must have attended the previous rehearsals and the dress rehearsal. Don't forget!!!

There is tons of fun stuff going on outside of the youth department at the church this holiday season you might want to check out:

~Dec. 3 Choir Christmas Concert

~Dec. 9th there is a Christmas sing along by the fountain. I think I heard there is cookies and wassil so...there's some incentive. (Then again, this is coming from the girl who ate 6 mini cupcakes today...)

~Dec. 16th is the stone soup Christmas Concert which some of your fellow youths will be involved in!

Alright, that's all I've got. Have a wonderful turkey day and we will see you guys soon!

*lovelove*

~Kristin

Altered, there will be no more practices for this year. You get a break!! Get yourselves ready for an awesome spring semester!!

Oh the 80's....

Hey Cool Cats! 80's roller night was super rad!!!! (That's 80's lingo there for your enjoyment, but really...I'll stop now.) Big props to Bob Coolidge, Judy, Linda, and Suzy for their attemps at skating... even though Judy and Suzy crashed into the wall...We love you guys!

And it was a good thing that my chicken Henry could make an apperance last night...

Anyways, here's all that is going on this week! It's gonna be a good one!

Wednesday night we are having bible study in the CYF room from 6:30-7:30! We've been going through a series called "What Jesus Did". Don't miss out!

Friday, ITS RALLY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Service Rally is this weekend in Lake Jackson (contrary to what the bulletin says...the bulletin LIES!) If you are going to rally, please meet up at Cy Creek around 5 oclock. Remember, bring all the stuff you are going to need:
~appropriate sleep wear
~bedding (air matress?)
~clothing that you don't mind getting dirty for service opps
~clothes for the beach (it will probably be cold, so I dont think you will need a swimsuit..i'm not even sure there will be an opprotunity for that)
~deodorant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~servants heart!
~anything else you might need for the weekend!
Rally is two days, 17-19. We will return after church on Sunday. There will not be fellowship for CYF Sunday night. GET EXCITED ABOUT RALLY!!!!!!!!!

Altered, please stay tuned for information about rehearsal schedules.

That's all I have for now kiddos.

Who's ready for turkey????

~Kristin

Hi CYF-ers!!! (and parents!!!)

Hope you all had fun at the Halloween Party. You guys looked great and did a wonderful job for the little ones! Thanks for helping out and making it a fun time for them! YALL ARE AMAZING!!!

Here are somethings going on this week:

First off, VERY IMPORTANT STUFF: If you are going to SERIVE RALLY (November 17-19) your forms are due NOVEMBER 1ST. They must be notarized!!!!!!!!! Service Rally is a fun event and a great way to earn disciple points. Don't forget that Nov. 1st is this Wednesday.

Wednesday night we are having Bible study at 6:30 in the CYF room. Just like normal.

Sunday evening, November 5th, we will be having Fellowship at 5:30. The following week, we will be going to Champions Roller Worlds from 4-6 for some good old fashion 80's skating. Now, I know some of you weren't around in the 80's, but come on....you've gotta love the skating rink. And I will give a great prize to the person who comes dressed in their BEST 80's garb. So start thinking 80's!!!

Altered, I believe there is a vocalist practice on November 5th. If you can not attend, you MUST let Pappa Frey know. Email him @ jfrey@cypresscreekdoc.org.

And now, a message from your local minister of hockey...

Sunday November 19th the Houston Aeros go up against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Game time is 5:05pm, departing from the church at 3:30, returning by 9pm.

The Aeros have blocked off a section for us and the tickets are $10 each. I will make final purchase of these tickets on Monday November 13th. Anybody who would like to go needs to have paid for their ticket by Sunday November 12th.

I will be taking cash or check on Sundays at church and Youth night, or a check can be mailed to my home at 26 Meadowfair Court, The Woodlands, TX 77381. If you decide to mail, please let me know by calling me at 281-380-1764 or email me at thewild@houston.rr.com. As always, feel free to contact me with questions or clarifications. Adults who can drive, please let me know.

Rev. Jonathan L Dziuk
Minister of Hockey


Hope you guys have a great week. If you have any left over Halloween candy, I will be happy to take care of it for you...

*lovelove*

~Kristin

P.S. If you did not get to read about the Stone Soup Christmas Concert, please read the post below!

Hey guys!

Here is some important news you need to know if you would like to sing in the Stone Soup Christmas Concert. All CYF and Chi-Rho youth are invited to sing in the concert. They would like you to sing with them on a song called "No Sweeter Love" at theirChristmas Concert on December 16th.

Therehearsal schedule will be:

November 5th 3:30-4 PM
November 12th 3:30-4 PM
December 15th 6:30 to ?
Dress Rehearsal December 16th 5:30 to Concert

All rehearsals will be in the Centrum. If you want to sing in the concert, please let Pappa (John) Frey know by emailing him at jfrey@cypresscreekdoc.org. You must be at all rehearsals since there are only 4. I encourage you to be apart of this. It's a great part of the Christmas season.

Also, if you haven't read the post from monday, keep reading to find out about our sunday Halloween Party!! See you guys then!

*lovelove*
Kristin

Fall is in the air...

Hey my little goblins and gools (what is a gool?)! Everyone getting excited about Halloween??? Better get your best costume ready because this Sunday we are having the JYF Chi-Rho and CYF Halloween Costume Party!!!! We will have booths, games, prizes, and lots of yummy food! You don't want to miss it! It will be a fa-BOO-lous time! (Yea, I know...I tried though...)

Also, dont forget about Wednesday night bible study at 6:30 in the CYF room.

Altered, there will not be a rehearsal this Sunday, but we will resume on November 5th with a vocalist practice.

Please keep in mind that if you want to go to service rally, your forms are due on November 1st.

SENIORS!! There will be a senior dinner next Monday at 7oclock at the Nutt residence. Come on out for dinner and good friends!

Hope you are enjoying the cool weather!!

Love you guys,

Kristin

Hey guy!

Just wanted to give you a quick update about the week and a few reminders about Sunday.

Our Wednesday night bible study is at 6:30 in the CYF room.

Saturday we will be going to see Third Day and DAVID CROWDER BAND. Details soon.

Sunday!!!!

We are presenting our slide shows on all the amazing work you guys did as servants this summer in New Orleans. Please be in attendance at ALL 3 services sunday morning. Wear your Got Soul shirts and smiling faces!! Remember that the first service starts at 8:30.

Altered, please be at the church no later than 8am for a quick sound check and run through. Please do not make us have to call you to remind you. We are a team and need all our team mates there. (remember what you signed in your covenant). I believe if I remember right there will not be an Altered rehearsal that evening since we are singing all the services that morning.

Alright! More later!

*love*
Kristin

Hey CYF-ers and Parents!

Did you miss us?!?! (Don't tell me if you didn't. You'll make me sad..) I hope the hockey game was fun. I'm sure it was!

So this week is a pretty normal week. We have wednesday night bible study at the same time same place (6:30 CYF room) and then sunday night fellowship at 5:30.

A few other things though...

Altered- OPPS! I told you wrong. We are having a FULL BAND REHEARSAL this sunday!!! Since we are limited on practice time this month we really need everyone there. Vocalist and Instrumental. So we will see you at 3 oclock!! Get ready to learn some awesome new praise songs.

Saturday Saturday Saturday!!!

We have not one but 2 opprotunities for service!!!

Meals on Wheels and babysitting. MOW will be in the morning. Plan on meeting at the church at 9:30. The baby sitting in the evening from 6:30-9:30. You can earn service hours for mission trip and money too if you do the baby sitting opp. Please let me know SOON if you would like do to either one of these.

Up and Coming Events!

Third Day and DAVID CROWDER BAND (did I metion that David Crowder SIGNED my backpack this weekend?!?! No?!?!?! Well....HE DID!!!) Anyways, my point...

We will be attending the Third Day and DAVID CROWDER concert on October 21. Let us know if you would like to go. I believe tickets are $11 (maybe a little more than that but no more than $16). We have already purchased tickets and they are first come first serve.

TCU Day is fast approaching also. I will be posting details for that in the next week. Start thinking about going to that (this is for juniors and seniors) It is the weekend of the 28th.

Hope you guys are having a fabulous week and I can't wait to see you all!

*Love*
Kristin

Well...that was nice of me to COMPLETELY forget a week of updating wasn't it???

So here we go. I'll update a day early.

THIS WEEK IN A GLANCE!

Wednesday night Bible study will be...you guessed it!!! 6:30 upstairs in the CYF room!!

Now, this upcoming weekend will be a little different. Since your lovely youth workers will be out of town at a convention, there will not be a Sunday evening fellowship. Instead, you guys will be going to a HOCKEY GAME!! (Just in CASE Jonathan hasn't come running by you with his cow bell! teehee) The deadline for tickets was Oct. 1st (hey..that's today!) so if you didn't get your money in, we probably can't get a ticket for you. I believe Jonathan sent out an email to all of you who are attending with details as to when/where/how/and what. But just in case you are a little out of the loop, please feel free to email him at thewild@houston.rr.com.

Altered will NOT BE REHEARSING THIS SUNDAY as a good portion of them will be out of town. We will resume with an instrumental practice on the 15th then all Altered on the 22nd and you will be off on the 29th.

Looking ahead...

October 14th is a BABY SITTING opprotunity. We need ONLY 3 people and you can earn money for mission trip. The hours are 6:30-9:30 and it might even be a little earlier than that. You will be sitting for the ARK program. Please let me know if you are interested!

Also, the 14th, we will be doing Meals on Wheels in the morning. Details to follow. Once again, please let me know if you are interested.

Also, if you would like to go see Third Day and DAVID CROWDER!!! on October 21st, please let us know. We will be buying tickets soon.

That's all for now kids and 'rents! I love you guys!!!!!

Hola Gatos! Guten Tag Kätzen! Hey Cats!

That's all the languages I think I know. (Nice try though)

Anywho, just wanted to give you guys the update for the week.

It's a pretty normal one. Wednesday night, we will have bible study. Same bible study place, same bible study time. (6:30 in the CYF Room!)

Sunday, fellowship will be at 5:30! Just like normal!!! *What are we doing, Kristin?* We'll cool cat..you are just going to have to come and find out.

Altered kids new and old. WE WILL NOT BE HAVING AN ALTERED REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY! But please take note of our upcoming schedule:

Sept. 24: No Altered
Oct. 1: Vocal only
Oct. 8: No Altered
Oct. 15: Instrumental only
Oct. 22: ALL ALTERED
Oct. 29: No Altered

And a reminder, if you can not attend, you need to let Pappa Frey know.

Also, looking just ahead into the future:

October 8th, there will not be fellowship since the youthworkers will be out of town at a Convention. SOOO...in place of that, there is a hockey game! If you are signed up to go to the hockey game, you need to give payment to Jonathan Dzuik by OCTOBER 1ST OR ELSE YOU WILL NOT BE GOING!!!! Please contact him if that is of interest to you. thewild@houston.rr.com or cell 281-380--1764

Another fast approaching event:

Third Day AND DAVID CROWDER CONCERT!!! (Yea, third day rocks, but David Crowder is better in my humble opinion...) This will be October 21st, so let us know if you might want to go!

SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE!!! ( Lets give back to the Lord the great things He's given to us) Just a reminder you HAVE TO HAVE 50 hours to go on mission trip!! No exceptions this year!So go ahead and start working on yourhours!!

On September 30. NAM Resale shop (ask for more details)

Oct. 7 Habitat for Humanity

Oct. 14 Meals on Wheel in the morning

Baby sitting in the evening (only 3 people needed) You can earn money for mission by doing this service!

This is alot of info but I wanted to keep you guys aware of all that is coming up!

See you ALL on sunday right?!?!?!

LOVE YOU!
Meow

~Kristin

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Yea, that actually took me a while to make....sad. Anyways, if this is your first time visiting this page, welcome to the Cypress Creek CYF Blog Page! You can get all the information on what's happening each week and leave comments!! Otherwise, please feel free to email me (Hi ..I'm Kristin) at tintin_057@yahoo.com

Here's the schedule for the week!!!

Wednesday night:

Bible study is back and better than ever!! It starts at 6:30 in the CYF room (Room 24)! Come on out and see what God has in his book JUST FOR YOU!

Sunday night:

ALTERED AUDITIONS!!!!
These will be from 3-5 pm in the Forum. We don't care if you play the guitar, a tamborine, or a didgeridoo (after all, we have had an aussie here)!!! All are welcome! It will be an awesome semester getting to know the Lord with Altered. For more info, go to www.alteredworship.org or you can email Pappa (John) Frey at jfrey@cypresscreekdoc.org.

CHRIS TOMLIN PRE-RELEASE LISTENING PARTY!!
Yes, it's just as awesome as it sounds!! Sunday evening, we will be having a listening party for the new Chris Tomlin CD! It will be ALOT of fun. Please come out and lets see what's new in christian music!

Things to keep on your calendar:

There are two service ops coming soon.

Saturday Sept. 16th: This is THIS saturday!!!! We really need 3 people for baby sitting for the marriage enrichment program from 6:30-9:30pm. You can earn money for Mission trip and do something kind for people directly in your church community. Please let me know ASAP if you can do this!!!

Saturday Sept. 30th: NAM Resale Shop 1-4pm. Details for this soon!!!

Well kids, that's what I have for now! Let me know if you have any questions!!

Love you guys!
Kristin

YAY!!!! FALL IS HERE

So are you guys ready for an AMAZING fall???

You better be! The calendars are full and should be coming to a mail box near you soon.

Here is what's on the schedule for the upcoming week!

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!! This is a day you do not want to miss. We will be having our FALL KICK OFF RALLY!!!!! This is for Parents & Youth. We will have information on the fall, food, games, sign-ups, and the comedian Chuck Montgomery. This will be from 5:30-7:30!!! BE THERE OR BE SQUARE! (Please don't be square...we are partial to circles)

Also, Sunday at 4, we will be holding an informational meeting for ALTERED!!! If you think you might want to be apart of Altered this fall, please come and bring a parent. This is simply an informational meeting and we won't hold you captive. If you think you may have a vocal or instrumental talent, or just want to find out if you do, COME ON OUT!!!

Just a reminder, bible study doesn't begin until the 13th, so we don't have it this week.

Let us know if you did not get a calendar and we can get one to you!

See you guys real soon!!!

Love you!
Kristin

CYF Fall Rally

Hey kiddies!!!

Are you guys SUPER EXCITED about CYF Fall rally?!?!?! I know I am. I hear a small rumor that Glenn is keynoting this weekend...should be fun!

Alright, I need you guys at the church at 8am Saturday. I know...I know, but really...I am NOT afraid to leave you...so be there on time (bwahahahaha).

We will leave shortly after on the bus to go to Bethany Christian. Please remember to bring all the goods:

~sleeping bag
~pillow
~appropriate sleep wear
~toiletries
~There will not be a shower so don't worry about towels, but you might want to bring fresh clothes to freshen up.
~ect.

Anyways, I'm sure you know all the goods to bring and the good to LEAVE AT HOME *cou-cellphones-gh*

Plan on being picked up sometime after church in sunday. Let me know if you have any questions. Prepare yourself to have an awesome weekend!!! Love you guys!

~Kristin

Job 8:21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.

Last week for the interns :(:(:(

Hey all,

This is a sad week.....a lot of you will return to school, and Sarah and I will both be heading out of town :( I can't say enough how much all of you have meant to us, and how much fun it has been getting to know all of you and hangin out with you!

This is our last week.....so please if you have some spare time, come and hang out with us during the day at the church! But we still have stuff goin on this week!

Tuesday @ 7:30pm
A bunch of us are meeting at Starbucks on Louetta and Kuykendahl to hang out and chat. You're more than welcome to come join us!

Wednesday @ 6:00pm
Bible Study! Is now back at the church for both Chi Rho and CYF! We'll see you there!

Sunday @ 1:00pm
Interns Farwell Party!!! You must come.....enough said. We want to be able to see all of you before we leave! It is going to be at Linda Nutt's house at 1:00pm. Please bring soda, chips or dessert. The meal will be provided. i.e. Lunch after church is at the Nutt House!!!

Hope you all have a great week back at school. And we'll see you soon!

God Bless

What's on this week!

Hey Guys!

Wow this last week has been pretty exciting! Lock-in, Jello night, Sunday School.....yeah, you get the picture. Hope you are looking forward to this week....it'll be some of your last chances to see each other (and us :( ) before school starts....so here's what's going on:

Bible Study this week is at the Jasso's! Here's directions for how to get there.
Head east on 1960 past Kuykendahl
Take first left after Kuykendahl (Sugar Pine Dr)
Take right on Anvil Dr (fifth street)
Take right on Rustic Canyon Dr. (second right)

His address is 17402 Rustic Canyon Dr, Houston, TX, 77090
For a map to the Jasso's house CLICK HERE

Also......... ASTRO'S GAME THIS FRIDAY!!!! and guess what......
It's 80's NIGHT!!!
That's right, wear you 80's gear to the game!! There is also a fire works show after the game!!! It's going to be a fun night! But you better we quick....we have about 10 tickets left and they are filling up fast.
Call me or email me if you want to go: 913-306-2478 aussiemustang23@yahoo.com

Hope you have a great week, whether we see you or not!

God Bless

Basel's Lock-in and Astros Game and Jello night!!!

Hey All,


Summer is winding down, but not the activities at C4!


This Wednesday is bible study at Linda Nutt's house! Everyone's been there before, so i'm sure you know how to get there! We'll see you at 6:00pm!


This Friday-Saturday we have a lock-in at Basel's Gym.
It is going to coast you $15 and a permission slip (which is available on the previous post, and at the office) It's gonna be a great night, so bring your un-churched friends for an awesome time! We will be meeting at Basel's Gym (west of Starbucks on Louetta; at the corner of Kuykendahl), at 8:30pm. Please bring some sleeping equipment, as you are going to want to get comfy when it gets late.


Also! We have bought 20 tickets for the Astros game versus the SD Padres on the 11th of August!
If you are getting a ride with us, we will be leaving at 5:45pm from the church for the 7:05pm game
If you want to come with us either email me or leave a comment on the blog and let us know that you're interested. We only have 20 tickets so it will fill up fast. There is also a permission slip for this too. You can pick it up at the office.


Finally.....Jello Night is this Sunday night at fellowship! Yes, we all know Jello is a delicious snack, but there is SO much more fun to be had with Jello.....especially on a humid summer's night. This is going to be a fun night: make sure you bring a change of clothes, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If that's any indication.....you better be there. It all starts at 5:30pm


Hope you're having a great week, and enjoy the freedom we have in Christ!!


Verse of the Week:
"But then I will win her back once again. I will lead her out into the desert and speak tenderly there. I will return her vineyards to her and transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope. She will give herself to me there as she did long ago when she was young, when i freed her from her captivity" -Hosea 2:14-15

God Bless you guys!

3 Rules about the blog:

1. If you are going to make an annonymous post, please leave your name or I will eliminate annonymous posting.
2. No poking fun at people on this blog. This is a poke free zone.
3. We are a community of love. Please remember that.

I want to keep this blog up and running, but I saw something on here today that I did not like. Please remember that we are Christians and we need to act as such.

I love you guys.

~Kristin

Change of Plans.....

So camp-out didn't work out....I'm pretty upset, but i think after my 3 hour crying session yesterday, i'm starting to get over it.

And just in time for Friday Fun-Day!!! Instead of going camping we are going down to the Houston Marq*E to play some mini-golf and eat some good food!

Now this isn't any regular mini golf.....this is GLOW IN THE DARK mini-golf. So if you're like me, you're probably going to get an even higher score than what you usually do! But it's going to be a blast.

We will be meeting at Putting Edge at the Marq*e which is on the corner of Katy Freeway and Silber Road





We will be meeting here at the church at 5:00pm if you need a ride, or you can meet us there at 6:00pm. I would recommend bringing about $20 to cover the cost of the golf and any food you want to buy (golf is $8.50 a round, $4.00 for a second round). We will be returning at around 9:30pm

We have room for 9 in our vehicles, so if you need a ride down there you will need to call us and let us know. But be quick because those spots will fill up quick.

Even if you plan on meeting us there, we are going to need a permission slip from you. Hopefully you have already received one by email, but even if you haven't, here is a link to one below. Please fill it out and have it for us when we get there.

Putting Edge Permission Slip

Give me a call if you have any questions (913) 306-2478
Hope to see you there!

God Bless

The Sched' for this week!

Hey everyone........so pay close attention we got some important stuff coming up!

TONIGHT: I know it says "Main Event" on the schedule. But we have been flat out this week, and have not been able to organize it in time. However, if you are interested, we are getting together at Starbucks on Louetta and Kuykendahl at 7:30 tonight, just to hang out. All are welcome!

TUESDAY: Bridges! Come help us serve at the Bridges Apartment complex from 10:15 to 1

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study at the Coolidges @ 6:00pm
How to get there: Take 249 to Spring Cypress Rd, head west to North Eldridge Pkwy and turn left, then your first right (Newpark), then first left (Lakestone Dr)
16310 Lakestone Dr
Tomball, TX 77377

FRIDAY: CYF CAMPOUT IN NEW BRAUNFELS!!! This is going to be awesome! But we need to know how many are coming. I sent you all an email with the permission slip by email with all the info, and we must have it back by WEDNESDAY (good reason to come to bible study! hehe!), so we know how many are coming.

NEXT WEEK: August 4th and 5th - Basel's Gym All-Youth Lock-In!! We will be spending the night and morning there and all Chi-Rho and CYF are invited. Permission slips are now available at the office!

Download Permission Slips

CYF Camp-Out

Basel's Gym All-Night Lock-In

Hope you guys had a great weekend...and hope to see you all real soon!

Verse of the week
"Nazareth!" exclaimed Nathanael. "Can anything good come from there?"
"Just come and see for yourself," Philip said.
As they approached, Jesus said, "Here comes an honest man--a true son of Israel."
John 1:46-47

God Bless

Jesus is cool

This week in 50 words or less:
(With Brenton Edits.......muahahaha)

Wednesday- Bible study @ Ethingtons
-How to get there:
Head down Louetta to Champion Spring Drive (just west of Champion Forest)
Turn north on Champion Spring till you hit a T-intersection
Turn LEFT and then make your first RIGHT on Granite Gorge Drive
8619 Granite Gorge Drive (it's on the right...look for Lindsey's yellow band sign)
- We will be diving into John chapter 1 today (read ahead if you can....hold onto your hats!)

Thursday- Ice Skating @ Aerodrome 3:30-5:30
- Meet us at the Aerodrome:
8220 Willow Place Drive North
Houston, TX 77070-5671
281-84-SKATE
*Northwest intersection of Tomball Parkway*


Sunday- CYF Fellowship 5:30
- Yes! We are having it this week....sorry about last Sunday

Friday-Sunday- Altered in Plano
- Oh man! I can't wait!!!

Any questions?
- How many marshmallows can you shove in your mouth and still say "chubby bunny"?

Who's tired????
- Me!!!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

CYF CAMP OUT IN NEW BRAUNFELS JULY 28th and 29th!!!!!

You do not want to miss this: post a comment if you are going

Check back on the blog real soon for Mission Trip photos!!!

Important Info for This Week!!!!

Hey guys.....here's the quick facts about this week

Tonight
6:00 pm Bible Study at the Ronstadts!!! Bring your swimming apparel (i call them bathers)
Be ready to spend a night in the trees!

Tommorrow (Thursday)
10:00am - all people going on Mission Trip meet at the church for Mission Prep......then
3:00pm - we leave to go to Project Riot and have some fun downtown!

Sunday!!!! *cough* Mission Trip *cough* Sunday!!!!
We leave for Mission Trip!!! You must be at the church no later than 8:30am!!!
You need to wear your mission trip shirts! and most importantly....
ALL FORMS AND MONEY MUST BE IN BY TOMMORROW OR FRIDAY!!!! otherwise Kristin will hurt you.
You can call Kristin (979-218-3659) anytime and she will let you know what you need.
We should get into New Orleans around 5pm, eat some grub, and sign in! Please be in prayer about this week.

I felt like i haven't seen you guys in so long!!! If you aren't doing anything today or tommorrow, come and pay us a visit at the church....we'd love to see you!

God Bless

Soooooooooooo...this post is really late. I'm sorry. I've been limited on internet this week. But while I have some let me tell you THE NEWS FOR THE WEEK!

Tomorrow, wednesday, is bible study! Directions are as follows:

from the church...

turn onto cypresswood going towards I-45
Continue into the subdivision "Cypresswood"
Turn left at Ella
Second street on left is Shipman
4th house on the left

This is not my house, but we are being allowed to use it. I am currently in the process of moving, so we will have it elsewhere! Call if you get lost (979) 218-3659. We are getting into the third chapter of Daniel if you want to read ahead. (And you know you do)

Thursday I believe there is bowling from 3-5 at bowling alley on 249. Talk to Sarah for further details.



SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!

This is very important. Sunday IS COMMISSIONING FOR ALL CYF MISSION PARTICIPANTS. We need you to be at the church at 9am. You will receive your mission trip church to wear. Plan to stay for the 9:30 and 11:oo services.



Alright, I am out of internet time. See you guys sometime this week.

Love yall
~Kristin

Tan Day was cool!!!

Hey guys and girls,

So i thought i'd write a post about our service day...."The Tan Day", which ended up being one of my favorite days of the summer so far! Dustin, Jenica, Lindsey D, Sarah and I all went out to a subdivision in Glenwood Oaks; lawn mowers, buckets and soap in tow, and went on a mission to find some houses that would allow us to mow their lawns, and wash their cars....for free, no strings attached.

After trying a couple of houses, we got some wierd looks, angry dogs and suspicious security cameras!! But after about 30 mins of going door to door, we ended up at the house of Bill Story, a professional karaoke singer and married man of 55 and a half years! (to his wife Cookie). When we asked him if he'd like his lawn mowed for free, he was a little skeptical at first. He asked us what our deal was, to which we said "There is no deal, we'd just like to mow your lawn today!". In the background, Dustin and I could hear Cookie listening in, and telling Bill to "Let them at it!!".

So we got to work. Dustin and I started mowing and edging their front yard, and later, Jenica, Lindsey and Sarah came by and washed Bill's car. After we were done with the front yard we did his backyard, and cleaned up a little. Bill was extremely happy to have us wash his car, and do the yard , which he said his son usually does every two weeks. He was very conversational with us after we were done, and even tried to offer us some money. We told him that we wouldn't accept, and that we were just doing it out of the love that God has shown us throughout our lives. He was pretty stunned. He even gave me his card and said he would give us a free show if we ever wanted it. We left for lunch very hungry, and pretty tired since it was a hot day.....which there is only one answer for......Sonic Drinks!!!!

We stopped by Sonic on the way back from the church and got some Route 44's....oh man....way to fix a summer day's heat! I got a strawberry bannana slush, but everyone got something different. Lunch was a good time just to sit down and prepare for the afternoon. We got to talk about our morning a little bit and eat our bag lunches.......mmm sandwhiches!

Once we were done, we went back to the street were we had done Bill's house, and were intent on doing the house next to his, which hadn't had anyone living in it for over a year. We thought it would be a great idea since it would improve the look of the neighbourhood. When we got out there it looked like it was about to rain and thunder, so we thought about just going back to the church.......but not before giving Bill another visit! We thought he might sing a song for us! We knocked on his door and he was really pleased to see us. We asked him if he would sing for us, and although reluctant....he agreed. He sung "What a wonderful world" for us and invited us to sing a song, but we were all kinda shy.

By the time he had sung his song, the weather had cleared, so we got to work on the house next door. We mowed the front lawn, weeded the front garden, cut the overhanging branches on the front path, and cleaned up the sidewalk. But the coolest thing happenned while we were doing all this. There were a couple of boys skateboarding down the street, and had took notice of us cleaning up the yard. But after a while, they came by and asked if they could help too! I was amazed!!! So we said "Yeah sure!" and they came and helped us clean up the yard after we were done.

They hung out with us for a while and we learned their names were Robert and Nick, and they lived around the area. We ended up taking them back to the church so they could skate at our skate park. But by the time we got back it had started to rain! We had to run the mowers inside so they wouldn't get wet, and just as we got done moving them, the heavens opened, and the rain came POURING!! I thought it would be a good idea to go play in it, so we found a flat basketball and ended up kicking it around in the church parking lot......meantime, we were getting drenched, but it was a perfect end to a great day of service to Christ. Those last few moments out in the rain was almost like a thank you from God for the work we had done that day, and it was awesome to be apart of a day in God's creation.

Thanks so much to Dustin, Jenica, Lindsey, Sarah, Bill, Cookie, Robert and Nick for making it such an amazing day! You guys were awesome, and God was sure smiling on us that day!

How Great is Our God! (and this week!!!!!!)

Hey everyone!!!

So we just got back from camp......everyone has got some sleep (at least as much as we could).....and we have an A - GRADE - MAZING this week at church. After having lunch with David, Joey, Lindsey D and Shannon today, i am even more pumped about it.

Tonight - if you are in Altered....we have a mandatory, but fun practice tonight.....it's going to be a good night for worship, and working out how our BIG GIG in D-town is going to go.....Practice starts at 6:30

Wednesday Night - Bible Study at the Dillards!!! Did you know that her street name has MY NAME in it!?!?! I just worked that out today.....plus you know how fun last Bible Study was (vegemite is always fun)....we will be diving into Daniel chapter 2....Read it before you come if you can....i would have many happiness pains :)

THURSDAY!!!!! - Ohhhhhh yeah.......TAN DAY!!! Everyone is trying to guess what it is....all i can say, is that it is going to be a great service oppurtunity, and a really fun day. All i ask is that you wear your "Got Soul?" T-shirts when you come. It starts at 9am and goes till 4pm (for CYF.....1pm for Chi Rho). It's a great way to get service hours.....have some fun and hang out with everyone. By the way.....if you could let me know your favourite SONIC drink (leave a comment!!!!)......it would make things a lot easier..... Also: MUCHO IMPORTANTE : Bring a sack lunch!!!!!!! OK, that's all im sayin!!!

Please come to all the activities this week! I won't be here next week, so i won't be able to see your pretty faces (yes....that's right)......i'll be in Miami visiting my mum! So let me see "ya'll" this week!

Also....i think your Mission Trip money is due in soon....just a reminder!

God bless all of ya....we'll see you soon!

CAMP PHOTOS!!!

So....you notice we now have some camp photos up on our blog???

Wouldn't you like to see yours up there too??

Yes. You would.

It's real easy, all you do is go to this website:

http://www75.rockyou.com/login.php

Type in my email address (aussiemustang23@yahoo.com)
Write in the password (i sent it to your email)
Add the photos

Also....leave comments on here and let me know how camp went for ya....you can even leave anonymous comments if you want!

God Bless all of ya!

*tap tap* testing...hello...can anybody here me?

Ok, so I know alot of kiddos are at camp, but still... here we are with the weekly update!

Wednesday stuff:
CYF, we will NOT be having bible study this wednesday. We will resume next week (the 21st) at the Dillards.

Service Ops:
I know many of you are looking to fill your little hands with opprotunities to SERVE OUR COMMUNITY!!! (And if you are going on mission trip...you don't have to, you get to!) With that being said, Tuesday is The Bridges and Thursday is the grocery ministry. If you are going to the Bridges, you can meet at the church at 10:15 or there at 10:45. It's a great chance to play with some kids that really need your blessings. If you are interested in helping out Pat Kelly with the grocery ministry, please contact Sarah in the youth office and she will get you all the details.

Sunday stuff:
This sunday is fathers day and in honor of our Dad's we will not be having Fellowship or Altered. Go and be with your Dad, dad-like person, or spend time with your Father upstairs! ( Yes, i DO mean God).

I hope all of you who are not at camp will pray for those who are! Have a great week! love you guys!

~Kristin

Important Info for This Week

Hey everyone!

So we have a loaded week this week....i have some important info for parents and youth alike....here goes:

Tommorrow:
We are meeting to go visit the Bridges at 11:00am: If you could meet here by 10:15am, with a permission slip that would be perfect, otherwise....meet us there!

Wednesday:
Bible Study tommorrow!! Trust me....its going to be different.....Australian style :P It goes from 6:30 - 7:30pm at the church.
Everyone must be at: the mandatory Mission Trip meeting right after Bible Study at 7:30pm. I guess, if you can't make it.....you can't go. Let us know if you won't be there.....and BRING YOUR PAPERWORK!!!

Thursday:
We need one outstanding volunteer to help out Pat "the man" Kelley with taking the elderly grocery shopping....call me for details 913-306-2478
Also.....Thursday means FUN DAY!!! We are going to the SKS batting cages from 6:00-8:00pm....meet us there for a great time!


*WARNING* IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION *WARNING
We need to get an idea of how everyone is getting to camp. Linda, John Frey and I are going down early (Saturday), so we will not be available to take kids down, but will be to bring kids back (not many). Please email me your plans (aussiemustang23@yahoo.com) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (we leave this week), or leave a comment on the blog.

Hope all of ya arte having a great week.....leave a comment and let us know what's going on!

God Bless

The Caller!

Hey Everyone! Hayley and Lindsey stopped by the office today to say hi! See what you miss when you don't come visit us??? I just met them, but they're really cool....anyway, here's the news for this week.

Youth News
Chi Rho-grades 6-8 & CYF-grades 9-12

The Blog!: We have a new blog!! Please visit: CCCC4Life.BlogSpot.com for the latest youth news and information!

Sunday School: Chi Rho & CYF in room 22 & 24 @ 9:40 & 10:50

Wednesday Bible Study: NONE Today (May 31st) …but we will meet on June 7th at the church!!!

Altered Worship Practice: Wednesday May 31st TODAY!! in the Forum at 6:30 – 7:30pm (There will be fun and games afterwards…… muahahah - Brenton). This is in practice for….

Youth Sunday (shortened version): We will be doing a shortened version of Youth Sunday on June 4th at all three services. Wear you “Got Soul?” shirts.

Thursday Night Movie Night
Come one, come all to the movie night in the forum. The movie is a mystery at the moment, but we are open to suggestion. Visit “The Blog” to give ideas.

Sunday Fellowship-5:30-7:00 pm
This Sunday – June 3rd – Kickoff Sunday!! Plus the unveiling of……… The Calendar!!! Get very excited….it’s gonna be a great evening!

Service Hour Oppurtunities: June 8th and 15th – Retirement Community Grocery Shopping – call the Youth office to let us know if you are interested.

Put these Dates on your Calendar:
June 7th: Mandatory Mission Trip Meeting @ 7:30pm in the
youth room. Bring all your paperwork and money owed.

XCAMP DATES: CYF (9th-12th grade) JUNE 11-17
EIGHTERS (completed 8th grade) JUNE 18-24
CHI RHO (6th & 7th grade) – JULY 2-8
Junior Camp (4th & 5th grade) – JULY 16-21
Discovery Camp (2nd &3rd grade) – JUNE 26-28

Hey Kats and Kittens!

Here's your scoop for the week...

Wednesday, we are having a rehearsal from 6:30-7:30 for the three sunday services we will be leading on June 4th. Please make every attempt to be there on wednesday and at service on sunday. Remember, we are giving back to our church community since they so kindly give to us. We will run through the song and signing for "How Great is Our God" (he really is great huh?) and then do some other cool stuff. On sunday, please wear your *Got Soul?* shirts for service.

Wednesday night June the 7th is a MANDATORY MISSION TRIP MEETING. (But Kristin, do I *have* to go?) Yes, it is a MANDATORY MISSION TRIP MEETING. Please, parents and kiddos alike, be there at 7 oclock with your papers and final payments. If you have any questions about how much you owe, please send me a private email at tintin_057@yahoo.com.

Friday night, your fab interns will be hosting a movie night from 5-7 in The Forum. Come on out and hang with us!

The summer calendar is in the final stages of completion so be on the look out. We have a fun planned summer so GET E-X-C-I-T-E-D!

That's all
*meow*
~Kristin

Rock Climbing!

So after a day of hanging (literally) out with some of my lovely CYF-ers, I got in my car to head home and a song came on. It made me think and really completed my day. Everything got put into perspective: the climbing, depending on another person so you won't fall, and then the sense of accomplishment in reaching the top all seemed to be tied together with this verse/song (I'm sure you all know it...)

Psalms 36:5-6

Your love, Oh Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountain, your justice like the great deep.

Spend your week climbing with God. (c:

Love you guys! Kristin

Rock Climbing - Tomorrow - Monday 29th June

Hey Guys,

Kristin here.....actually...its Brenton....writing for Krisitin.....coz she's lazy.....well not really, she's helping.

So tomorrow, as Patrick Frey was telling me, we are having an informal "Rock Climbing Party". If you want to come join us, you are more than welcome! It's at Stone Moves which is off of 1960 and Cutten @ 2pm. It costs $10 to get in, $4 for a shoes, $2 for harness and $3 for Kristin (optional). You have to sign the waiver, http://www.flashbuilder.net/host/johncmuse/Waiver.pdf but let me make this clear....THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL CHURCH EVENT. We will not be meeting here before hand, so meet us there if you can go.

By the way....if you haven't answered the survey yet....go ahead and answer....we'd love to know what you think. Also, leave a comment at the bottom of the post if you can make it, so we have a fair idea of how many people will be coming. ALSO! if you read this in time, we are playing basketball at 2pm TODAY......if you can make it.

That's all i got.....Love you Guys.....God Bless

Brenton.....and Kristin (she helped). i DID!!!! <--Kristin

Verse O' the Day!!!

OK....so i'm sitting in the youth office, thinkin about what to do next....Dustin and Lindsey are sitting next to me, so i thought I'd get them to give me a Verse O' the Day. Here's what they came up with:

"Don't envy evil people or desire their company. For their hearts plot violence and their words always stir up trouble" - Proverbs 24:1-2

What Lindsey thinks: Don't hang out with evil people. Evil people get stuff quick and easy but short lived. But good people have long lasting success.

What Dustin thinks: Just be careful with who you hang out with. Your friends have a big impact on your actions.

What do you think? Please let us know any deep insights or if this verse has meant anything to you today! God Bless Ya!

The Caller 5/24

Youth News
Chi Rho-grades 6-8 & CYF-grades 9-12

Sunday School: Chi Rho &amp; CYF in room 22 & 24 @ 9:40 & 10:50

Wednesday Bible Study: NONE May 24th or 31st…but we will meet on June 4th at the church!!!

Altered Worship Practice: Wednesday May 31st in the Forum at 6:30 – 7:30pm (Yes…this is in place of Bible Study). This is in practice for….

Youth Sunday (shortened version): We will be doing a shortened version of Youth Sunday on June 4th at all three services. Wear you “Got Soul?” shirts.

Sunday Fellowship-5:30-7:00 pm
None May 28th – Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!!

Service Hour Oppurtunities: June 8th and 15th – Retirement Community Grocery Shopping – call the Youth office to let us know if you are interested.

Put these Dates on your Calendar:
June 7th: Mandatory Mission Trip Meeting @ 7:30pm in the
youth room. Bring all your paperwork and money owed.

Summer Calendar coming soon!!

XCAMP DATES: CYF (9th-12th grade) JUNE 11-17
EIGHTERS (completed 8th grade) JUNE 18-24
CHI RHO (6th & 7th grade) – JULY 2-8
Junior Camp (4th & 5th grade) – JULY 16-21
Discovery Camp (2nd &3rd grade) – JUNE 26-28

New Youth Interns!!!

Sarah Pattillo

Howdy! I am a junior at Texas A&M University and cannot wait for the summer to get started so that I can meet each one of the kids and get to know them better! We have a ton of things planned not only so the kids have a ton of fun but also to help them step out in their faith. It will be summer of growing and learning not only for the kids but for me as well! I hope to see you around!


Brenton Jayatilaka

G’day! My name is Brenton “Soccer Mom” Jayatilaka (I ride in the church mini-van). I am x-tremely excited about working with everyone this summer, and seriously passionate about spreading the love of God to the youth. However, I’m also looking forward to exposing the youth to the impacting side of the Gospel, and how Christ calls us to step out on our faith daily; which can sometimes be uncomfortable. I pray that by the end of this summer that not just the youth, but I also will be changed by God’s presence and the fellowship of believers at this church.

G'day

G'day Ya'll! This is Kristin and Brenton. We have started up this little site so you guys can keep yourselves updated on all the fun and excitment going on each week. (Yes, it's better than Kristins weekly emails...)

So here's the rundown...You can leave comments by clicking the link that says "Comment" at the bottom of this post. Just type in your name, and away you go....just make sure your mom would be proud of what you write.

If you need to contact us personally, you can call or email us at tintin_057@yahoo.com or aussiemustang23@yahoo.com. Our emails are also on our profile link which is on your left.
<<< That way!<<<

Parents..dont' fret. This isn't THAT hard to use. (c:

OK, so this week...

First order of business. We will not be having Wednesday night Bible studies for the next two weeks. Starting in June, we will be having Bible studies at ya'lls house!! YAY! So, if you would like to host one, make sure it's cool with the 'rents first and then notify us.

This sunday, we do not have fellowship! I KNOW CRY ABOUT IT!!!! However, June 4th , it all starts again! Woooooo hoooooo. June 4th is also an important day because we will be re-enacting a small version of Youth Sunday. I believe we will be singing "How Great is Our God" and Chesley will be giving her senior moment. The practice for this service will be May 31 (wednesday night) from 6:30-7:30.

Wednesday June 7th - Mandatory Mission Trip meeting @ 7:30pm in the youth room. Come with you balance owed and all your papers!!

I know you guys are getting ready for finals and such this week, but you have two brand new interns that are sitting in the youth office twiddling their thumbs......SO COME HANG OUT WITH US!!!! We should be up here and around all day, if you wanna come hang....please do....PLEASE!!!! We'd love to get to know ya better!

Also, Start getting excited about the summer!! The calendars will be coming out very soon so be looking for them.

That's all we got.....but the Bible has got heaps more....it's a pretty good book....you should read it sometime......here's a starter:

"If you are thirsty come to me! If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water will flow out from within." - John 7:37-38.

Love you guys,

Kristin and Brenton