YouthWinterNL2007

A New Year awaits you! What will you do?

I can’t believe that another year has passed and that we are now entering 2007! The start of a new year brings excitement and often many “New Year’s
Resolutions.” Unfortunately, many of those resolutions are forgotten or laid aside for a later time. My prayer for you and myself is that we will approach this new year with a renewed and refreshed commitment to serving the Lord. Has God been calling you to do something, but you’ve been putting it off? Is there something in your life that you need to get right with God? Have you been too busy to have quiet time with God? Whatever it is that you need to do in your life, I hope you will pledge to do it in 2007! I look forward to ministering with you in this coming year and I know God has great things in store for us!

Love, Michelle

Free Youth Fellowship Dinner

Dates: January 7th
February 4th
March 4th

Time 6:15pm(right before YAC)

Invite a friend or two and join us for good food and fellowship!

Please Pray For Me

Please pray for me, as I will be on a mission trip in Belize January 13-21. I will be
traveling with First Baptist Marion to help with construction and medical teams. This will be an opportunity for me to gain knowledge and experience for our trip in June.

Love, Michelle

Do You Love To Sing?

Auditions for All State Youth Choir are Feb. 3 & 10
To register, visit www.worshipnc.org
Caroline said she would be glad to help you prepare for auditions in January. You can contact her at the church at 469-9393 or on her cell at 522-3046.

2007 Winter Bible Study

The Gospel of Matthew
When: Sunday, February 11
4:00-5:30 Bible Study
5:30-6:15 Meal
6:15-7:30 Bible Study
*The youth will have their own study but join the adults for the meal!

YAC Schedule

January

Regular YAC Jan.7

No YAC Jan. 14 (ice skating earlier that day)

No YAC Jan. 21 (practice for Jan 28 service)

Worship Service Jan 28

February

Regular YAC Feb. 4, 18

Feb.11– Winter Bible Study and Dinner 4:00-7:30

No YAC Feb. 25

March

Regular YAC March 4, 11, & 18

March 25 - Contemporary Worship Service

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.

Step Back Into The 1950s at The 2007 Senior Adult Banquet!

This is our opportunity to give back to the Senior Adults of Westwood by giving them a night of dinner and entertainment!
When: Saturday, February 24

Time: Youth arrive at 4:30
(eat before you come)

Where: Fellowship Hall

Dress: Sunday best!

*Please sign up if you can help!

This worship service will include contemporary music and skits led by the youth group. The message, entitled “Engraved” is based on Isaiah 49:15-16 and will be delivered by Cindy Bolden.

When: Sunday, January 28 @ 6:30 PM

Where: The Sanctuary

Everyone is invited to this service, and I
especially hope that parents and siblings of youth will join together to make this a time of family worship.

CENTRIFUGE & WORLD CHANGERS 2007!

Are YOU looking for something exciting to do this summer?
Informational meeting for first time campers: Jan. 7@ 5:30
*Deposit of $50 for each camp due Jan. 28

Centrifuge is for all youth and includes Bible Studies,
Recreation, Worship, and much more! (Ridgecrest, July 2-7)

Youth Ski Trip!

We have 19 people going on the ski trip Feb. 3. There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, January 31 at 7:30 for all who are going. Each youth going and at least one parent must attend this meeting in the youth room to complete paperwork and discuss any
additional information or questions.

Birthdays!

January Birthdays

Marilyn Eddinger-1st
Rachel Lomardi-6th
Zack Litzsinger-7th
Brandon Dixon-11th
Ross Dion-28th
Evan Hoke-31st

February Birthdays

Brittney Wilson-16th
Elyse Revelle-22nd
Norm Dion-27th

March Birthdays

Camille Forbes-5th
Justin Ritter-7th
Taylor Erwin-24th
Angela Eddinger-25th
PJ Donner-31st

DiscipleNow Weekend!

What Is Disciple Now?

DiscipleNow is an intense weekend of worship and study that focuses on what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Each youth is placed in a Host Home (a church member’s home) with a group of other same gender youth, where they will spend
Friday night. The host home parents or another leader will facilitate small group devotions during the weekend.

During the weekend there will be 3 large group worship sessions at Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh.

There will also be several hours on Saturday where each Host Home will have free time to do fun activities.

When: March 2-3

Cost: Estimated cost is $35 (plus possible cost of free time activities depending on host home)

Worship Leader: Carl Cartee (www.carlcartee.com)

Speaker: Christina Suggs~ Campbell Divinity Student

More information will be available later!

Carolina Hurricanes!

There are a limited number of tickets for these games and they will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. You can sign up by email, phone call, or in the youth room. Since tickets are limited, these games will not be open to visitors or friends. There is no cost for this event except for food at the arena.

HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT
Saturday March 24
Leave the Church at 6:00

MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT (7-8 grades)
Friday March 30
Leave the Church at 6:00

Girls Basketball

It's kick-off time for youth girl's basketball! We did not have enough girls to make a team this year, so we've decided to start building a team for next year! If you are interested in being a part of a girl's group that meets occassionally to play and practice basketball as well as build friendship and bond as a team, then look below for the exciting information!

1st GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE/MEETING. It will be
Saturday, March 17. Remember to RSVP to me
by Thursday, March 15!

1. First meeting/practice is Saturday, March 17 from 10:30-12:00.
2. Ages will include girls in 6th-12th grade (no experience is necessary).
3. Meet at Westwood's basketball court (in the lower parking lot outside children's classroom).
4. Wear athletic shoes and socks.
5. Bring a jacket/sweatshirt because it might be chilly!
6. We'll be learning basic skills, get exercise and HAVE FUN!!
7. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
8. If it is raining we will meet in the youth lounge to learn basics and team building.
9. Coach Darryl Duncan (Rachel Duncan's dad) will be leading the practice.

If you have any questions feel free to call me!