New Year, New Youth! GET READY FOR A LONG POST! :-)

Tonight was the first service of 2012. and Alot of Changes were made! and don't worry, they weren't bad... but before I go into those let me summarize what happened at youth tonight for those who missed.

Chad preached a message on Our Mind and Our Thoughts. In this sermon he talked about how our mind is the devils battle field, and we can't allow our thoughts to dictate our lives and what we do. He ended with the FACT that God can give you victory over your mind and your thoughts, and peace along with it. At the end almost everyone went down to the altar to pray for victory over their thoughts.

After the altar call, everyone went back to their seats to hear all of the announcements...
1.) Chris Ritchie and Shyy are going to be youth leaders!
2.) Starting next week, we are only going to have two youth services a month... the other two weeks there will be bible study. It will be on an every other week basis... One week we will have youth, the next week we will have bible study, youth, bible study, etc. The bible studies will be held at three different places. Chad and Marie's home, Josh and Alainna's home, and Shyy's home. Depending on whose house you live closer to, for your convenience.
3.) On the last youth service of every month, we are going to have what is called, until furthur notice when we come up with a better name... The Gathering! This is where all of the youth groups from our pioneer churches in close proximity to our church come for a big youth service. It's kind of like a youth rally once a month!

4.)Do you remeber ever seeing the Newsletters "In Your Face" from the youth groups of the past? They were filled with stories, polls, surveys questionaires and picture? Well.... We are bringing it back!!! Next month, the first issue of the OnEightYouth "In Your Face" newsletter will be available.

5.) For everyone on the drama team, practices will be moved from Monday nights to Thursday nights.

Then we headed over to Burger King for some nice fun, food, and fellowship.

ALSO! UPCOMING EVENTS:

1.)On Friday night there is a prayer meeting at the church from 6:00-7:00... Afterwards, we will all head over to the World Arena for the CC Hockey game. It's $9 at the door. But, you have to find your own ride there.

2.)On Saturday night after youth we will be playing soccer, so bring some shorts and running shoes so you don't mess up your nice clothes.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I really hope you had an great Christmas and if you go to the New Years party at the church, I can promise you'll have a great time. This year has its first Victory's Got Talent, you will not be disappointed. I heard some of the acts and the best of the best will be preforming. Plus free food! Seriously though this is the prefect time to invite some one new. Free food, good music, and the harvesting of lost souls. Could there be a better way to kick off the new year?

The Twelve Days Of Christmas

So have you ever wondered about buying your "True Love" a partridge in a pear tree, two turtle doves, three french hens, four calling birds, five golden rings, six geese-a-laying, etc. you may want tho think again. the 2011 price estimate hits $24,263.18. You could use that money to get a new car, a down payment on a house, or to finally pay those pesky library fines.

S t r a n g e r S

Witness wherever you go. You may never know how big of an impact it made. It's that Chain of Grace the pastors are always talking about. Who Know? That STRANGER you witness to might be the next Billy Graham. C:

The Power of Grace

But we are all as unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags. Isaiah 64:6a We've all heard this before, but meditate on it for a moment. Think of every good thing you've ever done, all you best moments. They are as filthy, putrid rags. Now think of every terrible thing you've ever done, everything you're ashamed of, things you hope no one ever finds out. God saw you then and loved you. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we where still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8. There's a quote that I've heard may times: It wasn't the nails that held Jesus to the cross it was love. God has done so much for you, never forget that. He chose you despite the flaws and failures because He saw who you could be in Him.

Service

Reminder, no youth this month except the Christmas party (17th december), and the New years eve (31st december) concert/service. 6pm

Christmas Party

Hey Teens! Guess what! We are having a Christmas (emphasis on the CHRIST in CHRISTmas) on Saturday Decemeber 17, 2011. Please show up and bring a dish. Its going to be a big ol' pot luck. Invite a friend to come join and don't forget we have the baggage claim skit that week too.

Another reminder, if you are planning on going to the winter camp, pay Chad and Marie $25 ASAP. It's going to be a blast. Every adult who went to a winter camp growing up remembers their experience, this will be an everlasting experience for you too. Unless you want to be that person who says i'm too busy to go, then you spend the next three days on the couch playing Modern Warefare 3, just to realize you stink at the game.