Middle School Christmas Party is Sunday, December 16th from 6:00 to 7:30 in the children's theater.
We'll be having an ugly sweater contest, playing some games, and having a white elephant gift exchange - bring a wrapped gift - the sillier, the better!
Pizza and drinks will be provided - Please bring a side or dessert to share!

No Core December 23rd or 30th.
No 24/7 (Sunday morning) December 23rd. Please worship together with  your family.

Snow Camp - January 25-27 - at Circle C Ranch in Delevan, NY. Return all papers and payment by January 13th.

                            

Here's what's happening...

24/7 - The middle school Sunday morning worship service meets at 10:45am:
Sunday, November 4th we're beginning a study on Proverbs called "Get Smart."

No Core on Sunday November 4th. Please join us at 3:30 for milestones to celebrate with the students who are going to be baptized. IT WILL BE OVER IN TIME FOR TRICK OR TREATING.

Core - November 11th, 6:00 - 7:30 - FUN NIGHT!!! Bring your friends! 
***  November 11th - Parenting coffee 6:00 - 7:30. 
        Boundaries: When to say yes and How to say no.


               

we're running late. 3:00 new arrival time.

Due to the fall retreat, 24/7 and Core will not meet on Sunday, September 16th.

Get ready...

Core begins this Sunday, September 9th at 6:00. Come for a fun night of fellowship!

 

 Fall Retreat at Camp Patmos

   Banished to the Isle

   September 14-16
Check in at FBC at 4:00, September 14th

Please pack and dress for the weather!

Packing List:
Clothes – for the weather
Bathing suit-one piece or tankini or shirt to cover a 2 piece
Bedding/Pillow
Towels
Toiletries

Bible
flashlight
Money – optional for the snack shack

Fall Happenings!

CORE will begin Sunday, September 9th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Core will run most Sunday nights and is a great chance for kids to get involved in small groups where they can connect with other kids and with a leader who will care for them throughout the school year. 

FALL RETREAT - Banished to the Isle - September 14th-16th.
Please turn in your registration forms ASAP to secure your spot!
There are extra flyers and forms at the church if you need more.

Join us this Sunday 8/19/12 while we discuss loneliness.

Jam band and tech team sign ups begin this Sunday 8/19/12

Save the date for the fall retreat - September 14-16 - at Camp Patmos on Kelly's Island.

"...Nothing at all can ever separate us from God's love because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done." 

Romans 8:38(NIRV)

August 5th, between services and after the 2nd service, the multipurpose room will be turned into "back pack central" where you will be able to purchase and fill back packs with school supplies for the Chagrin Falls Park, West Virginia's storehouse for God, and Family promise. Please consider participating as a family in this event!

We will do the Scavenger even if it's raining!
 
Bigger, Better, Scavenger Hunt is July 26th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Meet at Fellowship at 7:00 and you'll go out in teams for a scavenger hunt.

Join us this Sunday morning, July 1st to hear Halle Thompson, an FBC missionary from france. Halle will have a time of Q and A for anyone interested in learning more about her mission or being a missionary!

****Save the date****
July 22nd 6:00pm - Destiny Rescue will be speaking in Collide. Keith has invited all middle schoolers and their parents.

Let me tell you that our Fellowship kids are awesome! Not only are they making an impact on Cincinnati, but also on the other sos groups and the vineyard volunteers and employees. We have heard many stories from the SOS staff about how well behaved and respectful our kids have been. Praise God.

Yesterday we stayed on site and participated in a prayer walk, a destiny rescue project, and prepared give away bags for the homeless. The session ended with worship, prayer, and communion. This time was special for everyone - and all of the students felt God's love.

We are heading out today to do car washes and water give aways. This is not only a fun day, but a great opportunity to show God's love in a practical way. All of the students are excited to see who God is going to bring for them to "love on" today.

We have 7 students getting baptized tonight. You can watch it live at 7:00pm at www.summerofservice.com/baptism.

I'm sorry the updates haven't been regular, the connection at the hotel is too weak to connect.

The pray and go was a great start to the week. All of the teams started the day by going to a nursing home. It was a blessing for everyone - This kids were interacted really well with the residents and helped them play games like corn hole and bingo. Some of the teams got into really good conversations with the residents and the employees and were able to pray with them.

After leaving the nursing home the kids stormed Cincinnati doing random acts of kindness. Some bought restaurant gift cards and handed them out, others bought popsicles and drinks and took them to a local pool. All of the teams have great stories from the day.

Today is the partner project. This could be anything from doing a block party to yard work - we find out when we get to the church this morning. Pray for chances to love on people and show them Christ's love!

Although we were stuck in construction traffic for over 30 minutes, we arrived safely! After checking in at the infamous "Howard Johnson" we went to Cici's Pizza and then to the church for a celebration and a concert. While at the church all the people at the vineyard set 3 new world records: Singing happy birthday while standing on one foot, doing the largest simultaneous high five, and the longest linked arm wave. These were video recorded and sent to "record setter."

Today we are doing "pray and go" (formerly known as E2) for our service project. The kids will spend much of the morning praying about what God wants them to do to show His love to the people in Cincinnati. This is always exciting because we never know how God is going to work!

SOS Memory verses

Memory Verses

James 1:2-3

 ² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

John 13:35

³⁵ By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Romans 1:16

 ¹⁶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Philippians 2:14

 ¹⁴ Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

SOS Packing List

Packing List:
Pack a lunch to eat on the way there. We'll stop and eat at a rest stop 
                                    

Clothes –

·        Shorts

o   No super short shorts or rolled sophies

·        Shirts – enough for the week

o   No skimpy spaghetti strap cami – type shirts

·        Sweatshirt

·        Pajamas

·        Socks

·        Tennis Shoes – must be worn to work sights

·        Swim suit

o   No bikinis – wear a shirt over a bikini

Toiletries –

·        Soap

·        Shampoo

·        Toothpaste

·        Toothbrush

·        Contacts/glasses

Bible and Pen

Sunscreen

Water bottle

Drawstring bag

Snacks that can be easily packed

Spending Money

What not to bring:

·        Cell phones – DO NOT BRING A PHONE – leaders phones can be borrowed if needed.

·        Lap top or gaming systems

If you choose to bring an ipod for the ride you will be asked to not use it while at the hotel or in the church or during the service projects – and if it gets lost or stolen we are not responsible for it. My recommendation is to not bring it!!!

May 24th we will be "unleashing love" during the balloon glow behind Chagrin High School.
Meet at the balloon glow at 5:30pm prepared to paint faces, make balloon art, and play some games with kids.
This event is in place of the May 19th SOS training.

June 3rd is Forward Motion at 5:30 in the Worship Center. Come and celebrate "moving up" to the next grade, say goodbye to the 8th graders, and welcome the 5th graders. This is a family event!

SOS Memory Verses

James 1:2-3

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

John 13:35

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

There is still room to go on SOS - the summer mission trip. If interested let me know.

We do have both 24/7 and Core this coming Sunday, April 15th! Come and bring a friend!

Please turn in your SOS registration form and deposit ASAP! Thanks.


This Sunday, April 8th, we will not have 24/7. Please worship together as a family on Easter.
***Please go into the worship center. We can't have students wandering through the church during the service!

Parent and Student mission trip information meeting Sunday, March 11th from 12:15 to 1:30 in the Multipurpose room.

Don't forget it's daylight savings this weekend. Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour!

Broom ball and ice skating at the pond February 25 from 2:20 to 4:30. The cost is $10.00. Feel free to invite friends!

The dates for SOS are June 18th -23rd. More info coming soon.

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