This Week: Movie Night

Hello Students and Parents,

This Wednesday night we're making a change to our plan for the evening. This past weekend, a movie called, To Save a Life, came out in the theaters. You may have heard it advertised on various radio stations. From different reviews and at the recommendation of one of our parents our plan is to have both middle and high school students meet at the church at 7 p.m. and head over to Regal for the 7:30 p.m. showing. The movie is 2 hours long and is rated PG-13 (some drug content, teen drinking, suicide, disturbing images, sexuality and mature thematic elements)

Movie Summary: After the death of a childhood friend, a popular teen (Randy Wayne) risks his own social standing by reaching out to classmates who are usually shunned.

Click on this link to see the movie site: http://tosavealifemovie.com/index.php

Here are a few things we'd like you to do:

1. Let me know if you'll be able to make it to the movie and if you'll be meeting us at the church at 7 p.m. and heading over to the theater or if you'd rather meet us at the theater.
2. Check out the reviews. (especially parents - I've listed some below - you can read about how the movie came about and who made it), We're praying that this can be a movie that can start some good discussions among teens, youthworkers and teens, and between parents and teens.
3. Parents please consider joining us for the movie. Especially, parents of our middle school students. (If you're child is under 13 and you are okay with them going to see the movie and you will not be joining us, please send an email to Pastor Derek (derek@devonshirechurch.org) and confirm that you're child has permission to go to the movie.
4. Bring along money to cover the cost of your movie ticket ... ($9 for adults ... not sure what the student discount is, but I'm sure you know)

***We want everyone to be able to attend, so if money for the tickets is a problem, please let us know and we can help out.

That should cover it ... here's the links to some reviews and places you can learn about the movie ...

http://tosavealifeleaders.com/

http://www.pluggedin.com/movies/intheaters/tosavealife.aspx

http://youthresource.net/blog/2009/11/06/to-save-a-life-the-move-a-review/

http://www.morethandodgeball.com/movie-review-to-save-a-life/

PROJECT SERVE

Tomorrow night is going to be a great night of service for our students.  

Middle School Students will be serving at Paxton Home Ministries by spending time with the residents at a game night ... please be at the church promptly at 6:40 p.m. 

High School Students will be spending the night painting the middle school classroom at the church.

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

 

THE SHIRE

Ski Retreat, 30 Hour Famine, & Next Week

Just a reminder to everyone about 1) Registration for the Winter Slam and 2) the 30 Hour Famine and 3) Next Weeks Plans

Registration for Winter Slam: This Sunday will be the final deadline for registrations for the Winter Slam Ski Retreat to be given to Eric Proctor. If you have not yet signed up for the ski retreat and would like to, this is your final chance. Forms will be availabe on Sunday ....

30 Hour Famine: Start getting the word out about the 30 Hour Famine event that will be held on February 26 & 27. If you would like to the see the promo video that we showed last night, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Marissa Brinkerhoff/Kari Archibald

Service Night: Next Wednesday night is going to be a great night of service for our students. Middle School Students will be serving at Paxton Home Ministries by spending time with the residents at a game night ... please be at the church promptly at 6:40 p.m. High School Students will be spending the night painting the middle school classroom at the church.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

THE SHIRE

SHIRE: See you tomorrow night!

Hello Everyone ... 

Can you believe that it's already Wednesday tomorrow! We're looking forward to seeing you at the Shire at 6:45 p.m. for a great night together ... Tomorrow night come ready to worship, spend time with your friends, and be challenged to live for what really matters ...

We will be breaking into separate middle and high school groups for most of the evening ...

Don't forget ... tomorrow night is the deadline for registering for the ski retreat .... if you need more information on the event, click here If you need forms, Eric will have them available tomorrow night at the Shire.

See you tomorrow!

The Shire