Students and Parents,
Just wanted to give a little update on December at the Shire …. and give a reminder to bring a "white elephant" gift to exchange this Wednesday ..
Last Week: Last week, Duane Hershberger came and spoke with us about the meaning of the Advent season and encouraged us to continue to seek the Lord and know that we can trust him no matter the circumstance. It was great to hear him share with our young people during this season of his life.
This Week: This Wednesday, 12/9, we are going to spend the night making Christmas Cookies in preparation for next Wednesday. Also, as part of the night this week, we are going to hold our annual White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange (so come this week with a $5 or below gift wrapped to exchange) Should be a good night!
Next Week: Next Wednesday, 12/16, we’re going to take the cookies that we’re making this week and hand them out to members of the congregation as we go around Christmas Caroling at their homes. **This will be our final Wednesday night meeting of 2009 … so don’t miss it!
So there’s plan … Parents, if you’d like to join in with any of these activities, you are more than welcome to! See you soon!
The Shire
Wanted to give a reminder that the middle and high school students will be meeting at the church tonight in the Shire room … Look forward to seeing everyone there for a great time! We’ll start at 6:45 p.m.
Derek
Here’s the latest details for tonight …
HIGH SCHOOL … don’t forget that we’re meeting at the church at 5:45 p.m. and bring the permission form signed by your parents. (http://www.messiah.edu/mcsquare/forms/docs/Assumption%20of%20Risk%20and%20Liability%20Release.pdf)
**Please call 343.2952 and let us know IF YOU ARE COMING OR NOT.
MIDDLE SCHOOL … meet at church by 6:40 p.m. or you they can meet the group at 7 p.m. at Life Point Church food pantry located on Rt. 22. Here are directions if you would rather just meet us at the food pantry at 7pm. We should be done by 8pm and back to the church by 8:15 for pickup. We will be sorting donations, checking expiration dates, filling boxes and possibly making signs.
Directions to LifePoint Church Food Pantry: Please use the single door located on the left front of the building. The food pantry is located on the south side of Rt 22 across from West Hanover Elementary School. The address is 7733 Hillcrest Ave. As you come down Rt 22 towards Rt 39, you will see it on the right and will need to turn onto Candlewood Ave and then into our lot. Fulton Bank is beside us.
Just wanted to give a heads up on the plans for Wednesday night at the Shire ….
GAMES GALORE AT MESSIAH COLLEGE: High School Students
(MEET AT CHURCH AT 5:45 PM … WE’LL RETURN BY 9 PM TO THE CHURCH FOR PICKUP)
For the HIGH SCHOOL students … Here’s the deal on what we’re going to be doing at Messiah College: We’re going to be joining in on group games and experiential activities that you’re going to love. These are not just your run-of-the-mill games, but engaging games made even more exciting by the sheer number of people involved [Imagine over 100 teens playing and shouting in a four court gym]. Fun is good in and of itself, however our activities will be designed and facilitated towards Biblical lessons. The evening will include a devotional time and light refreshments.
Make sure that you print off this form and bring it with you so that you can participate.
http://www.messiah.edu/mcsquare/forms/docs/Assumption%20of%20Risk%20and%20Liability%20Release.pdf
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PROJECT SERVE – WEST HANOVER FOOD BANK: Middle School Students (MEET AT CHURCH AT 6:30 PM)
For the MIDDLE SCHOOL students … Wednesday night’s meeting is going to be November’s Project Serve in which they will serve at the West Hanover Food Bank. Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. to catch a ride to the food bank location. we will be sorting donations, checking expiration dates, filling boxes and possibly making signs.
Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday! Please let me know if you have any questions ….
For the Shire,
Derek
By the way, there are still some spaces available for this weekend retreat if you haven’t yet signed up … It’s going to be a great time!
For those who are going, here are two additions that you need to know:
Please print out and sign the form that I’ve attached to this email. Without it, you will not be able to participate in the afternoon activity on Saturday. (I will have copies available at leaving time on Friday – a parent’s signature is needed.)
2. Also, for Saturday’s activity: you must have shoes and socks that cover the entire foot. Be ready for being outside.
3. Lastly, bring along a snack to share with the group.
See you all tonight!
INFO FOR THOSE WHO ARE ATTENDING THE SHIRE’S FALL RETREAT:
This weekend is the Fall Retreat at Camp Hebron. This is going to be a great time away!
Here are some key details as you prepare for the weekend.
LEAVING TIME:
We will leave Devonshire Church at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30, and return on Sunday, November 1 in time for the morning worship service.
What to bring
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Derek
Just wanted to give a heads up on the plans for tomorrow night at the Shire ….
MEETING AT THE HAINLY’S: High School Students (MEET AT CHURCH AT 6:40 PM)
For the HIGH SCHOOL students … Wednesday night’s going to be a great night over at the Hainly’s. Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m. or grab a ride with Derek, Staci, or Bob at the church at 6:40 p.m. The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m. If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.
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MEETING AT THE PROCTOR’S: Middle School Students (MEET AT CHURCH AT 6:40 PM)
For the middle school students … Wednesday night’s meeting will be at the Proctor’s in Piketown. Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m. or grab a ride with Heather and Andrew at the church at 6:40 p.m. The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m. If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.
The Shire
Just wanted to give a heads up on the plans for tomorrow night at the Shire ….
PROJECT SERVE: High School Students (MEET AT CHURCH AT 6:30 PM)
Wednesday night we’ve got the opportunity to serve at Paxton Home Ministries through this month’s Project Serve. Paxton Ministries purpose is to be a home for the poor, the disadvantaged, the mentally challenged, and the downcast in our community. . The way that we will be serving Paxton Home tomorrow night is by heading down to the home to hang out and play games with the residents …
**Please arrive at the church at 6:30 p.m. …
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MEETING AT THE CROUSE’S: Middle School Students
For the middle school students … Wednesday night’s going to be a great night over at the Crouse’s. Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m. or grab a ride with Eric, Heather, or Andrew at the church at 6:45 p.m. The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m. If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.
The Shire
Tonight, Friday, October 16th, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. the Shire Middle School students will be meeting at the Fuller's home for a fun night ... Grab your friends and plan to attend! If you need directions contact Heather at whfuller @ gmail dot com.
Just wanted to give a heads up on the plans for tomorrow night at the Shire ….
PROJECT SERVE: Middle School Students
Tomorrow night you’ve got the opportunity to serve Bethesda Mission through this month’s Project Serve. Bethesda Mission is located in Harrisburg and aims to provide food, shelter, clothing and life-changing counseling based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who seek our help. The way that we will be serving Bethesda tomorrow night is by labeling, collating, and stuffing 1,500 pieces of their quarterly newsletter. That’s a good size task … so the more people that we have to help the better …
**Students bring out your friends … and we’d like to encourage parents to stay and serve alongside their young people for the service project.
Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. … if you can make it out by 6:30 p.m. we’ll have plenty for you to start at that time also!
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FELLOWSHIPPIN’ AT THE FETTERS: High School Students
For the high school students … tomorrow night’s going to be a great night over at the Fetter’s. Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m. or grab a ride with Staci at the church at 6:45 p.m. The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m. If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.
Some Questions to Consider:
This Wednesday is the deadline for registering for the Fall Retreat at Camp Hebron from October 30-November 1. Click here for the details ... what is due on Wednesday night is a $25 deposit and you signing up :)
BONFIRE AT THE DAUBERT'S FROM 6 PM - 8 PM THIS WEDNESDAY
Here's what you need to do ....
(If you do need a ride or directions to the Daubert's, please email Pastor Derek at derek@devonshirechurch.org)
Hey Shire Folks,
Way to sing last night! … your voices nicely filled the room with a beautiful sound, it was great to see everyone ready to sing to our God and about our love for our Savior … the One who is “mighty to save”! Thanks Andrew and Joey for playing!
Here’s some pics from the high school’s trust falling … but most importantly, I want to encourage everyone to keep digging into God’s Word and applying it to your life … it’s so worth it … Remember: “… He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6)
Next week, we’re looking forward to seeing you at the Daubert’s for the Bonfire at 6 p.m.! Bring along a bunch of friends and some kind of dessert or side dish to add to the hot dog meal, and a flashlight … If you need a ride, the van will be departing from the church at 5:30 p.m. and returning back by 8:15 p.m. (If you do need a ride, please email Pastor Derek back at derek@devonshirechurch.org)
Have a great weekend!
Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to send you all an email to give you an update on happenings at the Shire over the next week or two:
1. WAY TO GO!: Firstly, if you haven’t seen the pictures from last Wednesday night outing at Morning Star, you get check them out at this by clicking here … way to go everyone!
2. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Tomorrow night, we’ll be meeting back at the church at 6:45 p.m. meeting as a Middle School Group and a High School Group – bring along your Bible and a friend!
3. FALL RETREAT: REGISTER TOMORROW NIGHT!: The Fall Retreat is going to be here before we know it and it promises to be a great time of getting away together for the weekend of October 30th – November 1 … be sure to get in your $25 deposit and registration tomorrow night before we get past the deadline. If you need more details and a registration form then click here
4. THE SHIRE’S BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE DAUBERT’S: Lastly, next week, September 30th, the Shire is going to be meeting at a special time of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Daubert’s. We’ll be having dinner, smores, etc … together up there … we’ll send more details out during the next week. But start inviting your friends to come on out for the night … it’ll be a good time J
That’s it for now … see you tomorrow!
Trusting in Him,
Derek
It was great to see everyone out at the Shire last night! We had a great time socializing, worshipping and digging into God's Word for encouragement and direction. If you weren’t able to make it out, here’s what we talked about and where we're headed with our discussions at the Shire.
Especially this month, but in one way or another throughout all we talk about this year, we're going to be focusing on the issue of "trust." Trust is foundational to any relationship - whether we're talking about our human relationships or our relationship with God.
Proverbs 3:5, 6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart ..." Many of us can quote this verse, but, honestly, there are times when it's not all that easy of a thing to do ... think for a moment of the world that we’re living in ... many of us (and all of us will) are seeing and experiencing a great deal of hard stuff that could make it easy to think that it's not worth trusting anyone and maybe even God.
Pray that yourself and all of us will grow in our love for the Savior and know that he is trustworthy. He is with us through it all. Really, isn't that what it all comes down to in our relationship with God ... Our Savior asks us to just keep on trusting him more and more as He leads us.
We're looking forward to seeing God work in our midst and around us this year!
For His Renown,
Derek
"100 years from now the only thing that will matter is a person's relationship with God."
