Update on Shire Happenings

1.      NEW SERIES:  This Wednesday we are going to begin a series in which we will focus on the book of Proverbs.  No matter what the challenges are that we face, Proverbs is a book where we’ll find wisdom that we all desperately need.

2.      **NEW ENDING TIME:  Beginning this Wednesday we will end our meetings at 8:00 pm which will allow our meeting to conclude at the same time as our elementary age ministry.

3.      THIRTY HOUR FAMINE: This weekend, March 4-5, starting at 7 pm at the church is the 30 HF and it’s going to be a great time spend together learning, and serving. Click here to read up on what to bring, click here for more info on what the famine is, and click here to donate to our group’s fundraising effort online.

***The 30 Hour’s of fasting from food will start at 12:30 pm or after your lunch.

4.      BETHESDA MISSION SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Parents and students … on the 2^nd Tuesday of March, April, and May you have the opportunity to join in on opportunity to serve at Bethesda Mission on the Soupline.  For the service opportunity, we will meet at the church at 4 pm and return at 6:15 p.m. Space is limited, so please let me know if you would like to be a part of the group.

5.      CREATION FESTIVAL: You can sign up and purchase tickets for Creation.  Here’s the link to info on this event, costs, etc.

What To Bring to the Famine this Friday Night at 7 pm

In case you can't see it ... here's a list of what you're to bring to the "Famine" this Friday at 7 pm at the church ...we'll finish the famine on Saturday night with the Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 p.m. ... Come ready for a great time filled with activities, friends, and serving!

• Pillow and Blanket
• Bible
• Change of Clothes
• Toothbrush
• Games
• Movies
• Sponsor Packets
• Sponsor Money (Make checks payable to World Vision
• Good Attitudes
• Smiles

GodView: Panoramic

Listed below the summary of what we talked about tonight is a “parent cue” to help you dialog with your child about the session. The question is intended not just to be asked by you, but to be responded to by BOTH of you. Use this opportunity to find out what God is teaching your child, and allow your child to see what God is teaching you as well.

Session Three: Panoramic

The tendency for each one of us is to think we have God all figured out. But this week is about one simple truth—we don’t. This week we want students to see how the more they come to know God, the more they will realize they’ll never really know Him completely. There is always more of God to know. He’s that big, that mysterious, that amazing. At the close of this series, we hope your student will walk away with the desire to pursue a relationship with God and to know God more every day.

Session Three Parent Cue: What is mysterious to you about God? Is it comforting or frightening to know there are things about God we don’t have figured out? Why or why not? 

This Week at the Shire

FINISHING THE GODVIEW SERIES:  Tomorrow night, we are finally, going to finish out the Godview series.  Bring your Bibles along with you as we’re going to study it and pray that God would enlarge our view of Him use us to do some extraordinary stuff with our lives.

2.      THIRTY HOUR FAMINE: Next weekend, March 4-5, is the 30 HF and it’s going to be a great time spend together learning, and serving. Click here for more info on what the famine is … and click here to donate to our group’s fundraising effort online.

3.      BETHESDA MISSION SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Parents and students … on the 2^nd Tuesday of March, April, and May you have the opportunity to join in on opportunity to serve at Bethesda Mission on the Soupline.  For the service opportunity, we will meet at the church at 4 pm and return at 6:15 p.m. Space is limited, so please let me know if you would like to be a part of the group.

4.      CREATION FESTIVAL: You can sign up and purchase tickets for Creation.  Here’s the link to info on this event, costs, etc. 

Creation Festival Dates and Deadlines

Just wanted to get the dates and deadlines out to you all regarding Creation (June 29-July 2) this summer with the Shire.  If you aren't familiar with the festival, click here. Here the details for our group:

COST: The cost is $125.00 (12+ years) and $50 (6-11 years). This price includes an admission ticket and food for the event.

DEADLINE: The registration deadline for this event at this price is April 25 with a $90.00 deposit. After this date and until June 1st the cost of the event will increase to $135 (12+ years) and $60 (6-11 years).

**We will plan on doing a fundraiser of some in May to help offset costs.

To register, please contact the church office at 545.8485 or youth@devonshirechurch.org

This Weeks News from the Shire

Here are a few items that we at the Shire would like to share with you and some that we’d love to hear your response on:

1.      TONIGHT’S MEETING IS CANCELLED.

2.      WINTER SLAM INFO FOR THIS WEEKEND:  Click here for important information regarding leaving and returning times, contact numbers, what to bring, etc.  Make sure you check this out, and if you have a remaining balance please bring it with you on Friday or drop it off at the church office.

3.      CREATION FESTIVAL: Next week is the first deadline for tickets to be ordered for the Creation Festival this summer.  The dates for the event are June 6/29-7/2.  If you’re not sure what the Creation Festival is you can click here … but here’s our request for feedback … could you let us know if you have interest in going this summer to this event?  Also, can you let us know if you have gone in the past and know at this time that you will probably not be attending this summer?  

This kind of feedback will help us in planning for the trip at this time. AT THIS POINT WE’VE HEARD MINIMAL FEEDBACK ON THIS.

Have a great night and see you this Friday at 5 pm for the Winter Slam, Sunday, or next Wednesday!

Winter Slam 2011 Important Details For This Friday

When to Show Up:  Friday, February 4^th @ 5:00 pm! (Don’t be Late!)

Where to Show Up: Front Entrance of the Church

What to Bring:

-          Bible

-          Snow Clothes

-          Some extra cash for pit stops on the road & Lunch on Saturday & Sunday

-          2-liter and/or Snacks/Cookies

-          Bathing Suit (If doing the Club Option) – No bikinis (Or shirt over bikini)

-          Normal Clothes

-          Sheet and/or sleeping bag

-          Pillow

-          Deodarant/Shampoo/Soap, etc.

-          Sport clothes (If doing the Club Option)

-          Towel

-          Underwear

-          An Awesome Attitude

What NOT to Bring;

-          iPods

-          Cell Phones

-          Jewelry

-          Water Guns

-          Tickle-Me-Elmo

-          Whining

When we will return:  Sunday, February 6^th @ approximately 3:00 (We will make a call when nearby)