Youth Spring Newsletter 2008

Inside this newsletter are many opportunities. These opportunities include leading in worship,
mission/service projects, fun fellowship events, fundraisers, and much, much more!! I hope you will take the time to look through these opportunities and identify those in which you can and will participate. I pray that the youth ministry here at Westwood is a safe haven for each of you to experience love and acceptance as well as accountability. I look forward to ministering and growing with you over the next few months!

Love, Michelle

YAC Schedule

March

Regular YAC March 2, 9, 16
No YAC March 23
Fun YAC March 30 at
Adventure Landing (Note that this event is not during YAC time)

April

Regular YAC April 6, 20
No YAC April 13, 27

May

Regular YAC May 18
Contemporary Service May 4
No YAC May 11, 25

Wednesday Schedule

On Wednesdays we have a missions study from 6:00-7:00 and praise band practice from 7:00-7:30. Those youth not involved with praise band may fellowship quietly or work on homework in a side room.

>March 7<

Middle School FUN NIGHT with Chinese Bible Church!

When: Friday, March 7
Time: 7:30-9:30
Where: Fellowship Hall
What: Games, Snacks, and making new friends with the
Chinese Church youth

>March 20-23<

Easter Services at Westwood

March 20, 7:00 PM
Maundy Thursday
(sticks presentation)

March 21-22, 8:00-9:30 PM
Easter Drive Thru

March 23
6:45 AM-Sunrise Service
7:30 AM-Covered Dish Breakfast
9:15 AM-Sunday School
10:30-Sunday Morning Worship
(sticks presentation)

>March 16<

Middle School Girl’s Basketball Team End of Season Celebration!!

Who: Team Players and their families
When: Sunday, March 16 (RSVP by March 9)
Time: 11:30-2:00
Where: Fellowship Hall
What: Lunch and Awards Ceremony

>March 2 & April 6<

FREE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
DINNERS!

Dates: March 2
April 6
Time: 6:15 PM
(right before YAC)
Invite a friend or two and join us for good food and fellowship!

>April 13<

Youth Sunday 1030am

Youth Sunday is a morning worship service led
entirely by YOU, the youth of Westwood Baptist Church! I encourage all of you to participate in some way. We need people to give testimonies/reflections on scripture, sing in the praise band, prepare stage props, and much, much more! We will prepare for youth Sunday a little each Wednesday evening and have dress rehearsals on April 9, 6:00-7:30 PM and April 12, 10:00 AM-Noon. Hope to see you there!!

>April 17 & 19<

Youth Yard Sale

Collection Dates: Thursday April 17 and Friday April 18, 6:00-8:00 PM
Yard Sale: Saturday, April 19, 7:00-Noon
(we need workers as early as 6:00 AM)

We need youth AND parents to sign up for a 2 hour shift either on collection days or the day of the yard sale. All youth, especially those who attend summer camps, are expected to help with fundraisers. Please email or call me if you can help!

>April 27<

Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

On Sunday, April 27 we will have
another spaghetti lunch fundraiser prior to the church business meeting. Ginger Duncan and Brenda Ballard will contact you about helping!! Thanks in advance for all your help!

>May 4<

Youth Led Worship

This evening worship service will include contemporary music and skits led by the youth group, centered around a theme of “Hope.” Pastor Mike will bring the message.

When: Sunday, May 4, 7:00 PM
Where: Sanctuary

Everyone is invited to this service, and I encourage you to make it a time of family worship.

>May 17<

Youth Mission Trip

When: Saturday, May 17
Where: Either Grifton or Red Springs, North Carolina
Time: TBA (we will leave early in the morning and return after dinner)

More information to come!!

>March 30<

We're Going to Adventure Landing!!!

When: Sunday, March 30
Time: Leave after worship, return to church at 4:30
Cost: $20 plus fast food lunch
What: 2 hours unlimited laser tag, go carts, and mini golf
*Sign up deadline, Friday, March 21

*June 1, Graduation Sunday

*June 6, Youth Progressive Dinner

*June 29-July 4, Passport Camp

*July 13, Messy Games

*July 20-23, Vacation Bible School

*July 24-26, High School Graduates Beach Retreat

*July 27, Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

*July 27-August 2, Missions Connect

*August 3, Back to School Commissioning

*August 10, Youth Family Fellowship @ Apex Park

*August 15-16, Pool Party and Lock In