The Hobbit in 3D

It's cold outside lets go to a movie tomorrow. We will attend the 11:00 am showing and leave church at 10:00 am. You might get a student discount so bring your students I.D.

News!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: 

Join us for our next family meal and Christmas celebration this week Wednesday, December 12 at Ria’s home (on the West Wiser Lake Road). Win a $25.00 coffee gift card by dressing up as a Christmas character (religious or other). The winner will be based on creativity, originality, and execution.  Meet at church at 6:45 p.m. if you would like a ride or at Ria’s house by 7:00 p.m.  For more information, contact Dan Houston at 927-9722.

·  Former & CURRENT Youth Groupers:

You are invited out for breakfast at Dutch Mothers to catch up with former members in town for the holidays. Join us Thursday, December 27 at 9:45 a.m. (so you can even sleep in).  Bring $10.00 and we will take care of the rest.

For more information, contact Dan Houston at 9274-9722.

·  OASIS (7th & 8th GRADE MINISTRY):  

We will be celebrating Christmas on Thursday, December 13 at the Bethel Youth House at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a $5.00 white elephant gift to exchange. For more information contact Dan Houston at 927-9722.

December 5 2012 Youth Group

The GEMS has a soup supper from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the church basement. We will meet in the education building first beginning at 7:30 pm. We will be talking about who Satan is and how knowing about Satan and his tricks can help us grow closer to God. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Annual Ski Trip

Every year we ski and every year we head up to Hemlock Ski Resort. This year we are heading up to Mt. Baker to try something new. Here is the place that we will be staying at:

http://www.stayatmtbaker.com/chalets/Contemporary-Snowline-Chalet.html

We will keep you posted with more details.

No Youth Group Tonight!

See you next week. Stop by if you want to chat! We are staying at the Woodyards house.

Dan

Living your faith on Monday and beyond----Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16 and bring your questions and thoughts. We will meet at church this Wednesday, Nov. 14th from 7:30-9:15 pm. Think about what you are thankful for. I am looking forward to seeing you there. 

In the news for this Wednesday, November 7th

Read 1 Timothy 4:7-10 and come with your thoughts, questions, and observations. We will meet up at 7:30 pm in the church basement.

Dinner at the Rennie's

Hey everyone don't forget our family dinner is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 31st beginning at 7:00 pm. You can dress up if you want to or not...that is up to you and your family. Some students might go trick or treating after or before the dinner (it's a great neighborhood for candy). We hope to see you there.

Hey y'all,

You've got questions, he's got answers. Check this out Pastor Robert will be answering your questions in a special question and answer night see this....

·  SUNDAY EVENING Bible Question & Answer TIME:

On Sunday evening, November 18 and December 2 Pastor Robert will attempt to answer any question you have about the Bible, including hard verses, history, doctrine, theology, practice, spiritual issues, etc.  Please submit your questions either in writing by email (rtwoodyard@gmail.com), to his church box (P16), or in person, by November 11. 

Pasta dinner

Hey High School Students, we need your help at our pasta dinner on Wednesday, October 17th. We will be serving up some tasty pasta that will raise money for our youth group. Parents: we need your help too by you providing dessert for our fundraiser. More information coming so get ready.

Wednesday, October 10th

Andrew will be leading devotions tonight. Read 1 Timothy 2:1-15 over 3 times and be ready to share what you think. 

Jill will lead the games

Stephanie will have the food for us

Ria will make sure that no-one get's left at church :) 

Also, I have some tickets to the play 2 adult tickets ($10.00 a piece) and 2 student tickets for $6.00 each for Friday, October 19th--the tickets can be changed. If you are planning on going please let me know before you purchase your tickets. 

Dan

Read 1 Timothy 1:1-17 for tonight. Meet at church at 7:30 p.m.

October 3rd High School Youth Group

High School Youth Group: we meet this Wednesday, October 3rd beginning at 7:30 pm and looking at 1Timothy 1:1-7 and I Tutus 3:9-11. If you have a chance read these passages over 3 times and note any insights that you gathered.Yes, we will have some activities to hang out and be crazy. 
 

Nachos, more nachos, dessert, fruit, fire pit...need we say more

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE YOU READY? 

It’s the last Wednesday (September 26^th) of the month and that means a family dinner at one of the youth leader’s homes.  This Wednesday meet at Dan and Virginia’s home (1504 Front Street) anytime between 6:30-7:00 pm (if you want to help prepare the meal) dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. If you don’t know where Dan’s house is meet at church by 7:00  and a leader will assist you to getting to Dan’s. Bring a friend if you wish and an object that describes you. 

There is a lot, a lot of food so you better come. 

High School Camping Trip September 7-9

Here is who is coming this year Jordan, Zach, Mindy, Molly, Anna, Calm, Marshal, Jesse, Dan, Andrew, Stephanie, and Ria.

It's going to be a blast. Here are the people that I need your help to encourage to come: Tyler, Tanisha, Nathan, Taylor, Megan, Grant, Pamela, anyone that I have missed. 


Youth Group on Wednesdays: 

This year we will be diving into 1 & !! Timothy and Titus for our Bible discussion. We will discuss what these passages have to say to us in 2012. We will also do the normal stuff (food, games, zany competitions, and just plain hanging out). We meet most every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00 pm at Church. 

There is one big change this year and that is on the last Wednesday of the month we will be having a family dinner together hosted by one of our leaders. On these nights you can meet at the leaders home or be picked up at church at 6:45 pm. 

The Big Kickoff:

To kick the year off we are staring with a bonfire at the river Wed. September 12th leaving the church parking lot at 7:30pm. We will bring the snacks, wood, fire, heat, leftover fire works, and our wonderful personalities. You need to bring something to sit on (optional), leftover fireworks, maybe a jacket, and your wonderful personalities. 

If anyone has a potato gun that they can bring please let Dan know. 

The fast and easy survey: 

If you have not completed the survey I sent you please, please do so now. It has stuff that I need to know like what kind of frosting you like on your cupcakes. If I don't get your survey you will be getting garlic flavored cupcakes with avocado frosting. Here is the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6RZK8GH  --Thanks for your help. 

Friday, June 29

We started our day early in order to beat the rush of the other groups all trying to pack, eat breakfast, clean, and meet with their host before leaving the sight. Two groups were going to stay one more night at the site. I know that one of the groups was from Hawaii and I am not sure which other group was staying another night. Although we had packed our things the night before, it was still hard gathering our clothes and personal items in the dark without disturbing the other groups sleeping on the bunk beds around us. In one of the guy's dorms there were around 20 bunk beds all filled with guys from the various groups. As you can imagine the room was crowed, warm, and cluttered with all kinds of luggage and personal items.

After gathering our stuff we packed up the van and then grabbed some breakfast. Our host gathered us for another time to debrief and pray, which really helped us grasp everything that we had heard and seen throughout the mission experience. Everyone shared and prayed and then we took some photos of our group with our host. We loved our host and enjoyed getting to know her.

We loaded the van and our host opened the gates for us so we could depart. We headed to Disneyland and noticed the difference between the South Central area, which we had been living, and Orange County. The highway looked new and clean and the sides of the highway were decorated with cool etchings, which were photo worthy to me.

We dropped our van off at the hotel and entered Disneyland. None of the students have ever been there but Andrew and Jill were experts. We quickly learned about the Disney's fast pass system, the different things that have changed over the years, and other unusual facts about the park. I don't know whose eyes were open bigger, mine, or the students. Disneyland is an incredible place filled with science, technology, and evidence of man's achievements. I was just happy to be there, it had been a long time since I visited as a kid and I think that I appreciate the workmanship and skill that it took to create this wonderland as an adult than I did before. We finished the night by watching the fireworks and enjoying one last ride. It was a good day.

Daniel

Oasis

Oasis crew join us this Wed. July 11 at 5:15 at Bethel’s youth house as we head for the Birch Bay water slides. Bring $15.00 which pays for admission and pizza. Please let Dan know today if you can come.

Thursday-Day 6

First we woke up around 6 am so that the guys could take a shower, since it was our shower morning. Jill also sneaked in and took a shower! We ate breakfast the normal cereal or bagels. We got in the car at 8 am and went to a Mexican bakery to pick up pastries to bring to Pershing Square. We were divided into two groups to distribute pastries to un-housed people (Jordan‘s term). Our group met a couple from Florida that moved to LA last August. They told us a bit about themselves, other people in Pershing Square and the different homeless areas in the city and how they work. We were also able to have one of the pastries they were very good. We met up with the other group and shared our stories about the people that we met. We then walked to City Hall and went up to the top floor. We took time and prayed for the city from the 26^th floor. When we left City Hall we went to a Farmer’s Market and enjoyed some fresh fruit! We then walked back to the car and headed back to CSM. We had lunch at the site, a little down time and devotions before leaving for our last time at Red Shield. Jordan played some pool, chess, air hockey and bumper pool. Dan played Dominos. Molly and Jill traced more craft projects. Jesse and Andrew played with kids in the game room. After Red Shield we went to an Armenian Restaurant and had chicken or beef, pita bread, hummus and salad. We drove to Santa Monica Beach. We spent time on the beach doing affirmations to each other, talking about our trip and what we have learned from each other this trip. Once we were done the kids ran down to the water for one last time. On our way home we stopped at Target for some summer wardrobe clothing for me, since it is quite warm here and Disney is going to be hotter. After Jill went and picked out cloths for me, she then made me try them on and show her. I ended up with two pairs of shorts, swim trunks and three clean new t-shirt…all of which I don’t need. To ease the pain of shopping we stopped at McDonald’s for ice cream before heading back to CSM for one last night.
Tomorrow we are leaving early tomorrow morning and heading for Disneyland!
~Jordan (added to and typed by Jill)
　

Wednesday Workday

It was another beautiful Southern California day to serve and love others.  We woke at 7:30 and cleaned the CSM kitchen/lunchroom then we headed out the door to Faith In Christ Ministries.  After Andrew reparked the van on the correct side of the street we dug in to four hours of various work projects around the community center, playground, and garden.  Half the team cleaned the community center bathrooms floors and part of the kitchen (Jesse, Molly, Jill, Dan).  The other half weeded the raised bed gardens (Mindy, Andrew, Jordan).  After we got done early, even the sidewalks were swept and weeded.  It's a good thing too, because four large vans rolled up on the urban playground and a legitimate Nike shoe commercial started filming scenes right where we were working.  After our chance encounter with the "film industry" of California we went back again to Red Shield.  The students were expecting us and we had a great time playing all sorts of games with them.  Dinner was at a nice little Thai food restaurant on Sunset Blvd.  Everyone on the team really enjoyed this meal (and some used chopsticks more successfully than others).  We came back to our South LA housing early and had time to relax and play card games.

-Andrew

Day 4

This morning our group started early, waking up at about 6. We each had a small breakfast of cereal or a bagel before heading out into the city. We went to the St. Francis Center, where we served 224 homeless people breakfast, and a sack lunch to-go. While we were there, we saw only some of the many faces from the streets. About 9:30, we finished up serving and cleaning the building, and since we had some extra time, we went to The Coffee Bean for a quick drink. When it came time to go, we all got out of the cool shade and drove just down the street to the Vernon Health Care Center and played some Bingo! Jill called for us, but we had only enough prizes for a couple rounds, and suspiciously the same people kept winning… As we were leaving though we saw one of the women who had played with us wearing the slippers that she had won, which made us feel good that she appreciated her prize. For lunch, we came back to the CSM warehouse, and ate some fruit and a sandwich, or in some cases two or three. At this point, we had devotions and each shared a meaningful verse and why we liked it or how it applied to our trip. At 2:30, we headed out to the Salvation Army Red Shield, where we went yesterday too. We had a LOT of fun there playing with the kids: Jesse and Andrew played basketball and other games in the gym, Dan and Jill were helping in the crafts room, Molly and I were playing around with a 7 year old set of twin girls named Luz and Marisol. And Jordan was helping in the computer lab. We dropped off our host Alisha at the warehouse and then had a free night to do what we pleased. As a group, we decided to go to the Santa Monica Pier, and enjoy the setting sun on the beach. We ate dinner at a burger place called Pier Burgers. The water and sand were great, but Jesse was grossed out by the bugs in the ground J After that, we walked out onto the pier and most of us experienced that for the first time. It was a lot of fun and we all got wet, Jordan trying to avoid the water by hiking the hems of his pants to mid-thigh. This was a wonderful conclusion to a great day in Los Angeles. ~Mindy

Day 3

Our first thing on the schedule today was the clean up the site, it was just our team so we split up the list and worked together as a team and got it done. After we were finished cleaning we had our devotions and talked about Job. Once we finished up devotions we packed up our stuff for the day and headed downtown with our host Alisha. Once we parked our van we were split into two groups, it was decided girls and boys. We were handed a sheet of paper of task that we had to accomplish, we had a 16 square blocks that we had to stay within and four hours to complete it. We split up and started checking the things off the list. Some of the things on the list were: finding out how much a loft apartment was, how much to stay at the Biltmore for two nights, how much to call El Salvador, where the red line metro goes and how much is cost to ride, interview a police officer, symbol of the city, find out about Bitty Mason and the park, interview a homeless person, tourist and resident of LA, feed someone lunch, fill up our water bottles and only spend $4 each on lunch…these were just some of the main tasks. This was a very challenging task and an eye opening task. Both groups finished most of the tasks and along the way had some interesting interactions and thoughts. The girls group at lunch at McDonalds when we realized that we were the only white people in the entire place. The guys experience with lunch was that the first person that they asked for lunch didn’t want to eat with them and had a few choice words to say. We met up and shared our experiences and thoughts and then prayed for the interactions that we had.
After leaving the downtown high rises we went to the Salvation Army Red Shield, we had a chance to play with lots of kids. It was hard to find exactly how to serve or what to do but once we all kind of found something that interested us and looking forward to serving there all week. Jordan ended up in the computer lab and helped a kid with his typing. Molly and Mindy listened to kids read books to them. Jesse had a great time playing basketball and soccer. Dan loved playing jump rope with a group of kids. Andrew played some sports and then played some games with the kids.
For dinner we got to go to a Caribbean restaurant, La Cha Cha Cha. We had Caribbean Jerk Chicken Pizza, it was good and we were hungry! We were able to hang out and catch up with each other during the dinner and learn more about our host. Following dinner we drove up the Griffith Observatory, we were able to walk around and see the city from a completely different view than earlier in the day.. It was amazing to take it all in and see the city from far away and the skyline. We then had our debrief for the day on the lawn. We shared our Pows and Wows (Highs and Lows) and spent time praying for each other.
On our way back to the site we stopped at Walgreens to restock on snacks, since the bag that I brought was gone…don’t worry we bought three bags of snacks plus a case of water! We also got prizes for Bingo tomorrow at the nursing home. When we got back to the site we were one of the first groups so it was nice and quiet, we played cards together and ate some of our snacks. But with more groups coming back the volume just getting higher. Tomorrow we have to be out the door at 6:45 am, there is a full day planned and then in the evening it is free night.
Thank you all for your prayers. None of the kids are homesick and they are all doing great!
~Jill

Day 2

Today we started the day out by having devotions in the hotel room and talked about what to expect with our mission trip after our continental breakfast.  From there we went to the Getty Museum of Art and experienced more fine art than I have ever seen.  We saw art that was old, modern, painted, sculpted, built, and grown (in the gardens).  After the absolutely wonderful time seeing some of the most beautiful things that God has given us, we spent some time driving through some of the rich districts of LA, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive.  And sadly we saw no celebrities (sorry Dan L).  Once we got to the CSM Warehouse where we are staying this week we unpacked, had orientation, and dinner.  The cultural food of the night was Indian food, tonight we ate at CSM.  We then had a few minutes to play a fun game of Catch Phrase before we left for our Prayer Walk.  Jordan even started to make some new friends during a game of Clue.  The Prayer Walk was VERY informative and interesting and we all learned a lot about LA and what life is like for all of the people that live here.  We saw the very stark difference between Skid Row and the wealthier districts. We stopped at one of the charter schools and learned about the education system in LASD.  As we went through all of these places we prayed for all of the people in the area.  We also had a chance to go lay on the ground and get into the mindset of having to sleep outside. Its lights out at CSM, we are tired and excited to see what God has planned for us this week.

~Molly

day one

We met at church this afternoon to be sent off on our journey! Fred Ypma drove us to pick up Andrew from his work, this was the only Saturday out of the year that he had to work. We got dropped off at the airport, checked our bags, got through security, and then wheels were up! This was Jordan's first time flying so he was excited!! We arrived at the LA airport got our 15 passenger van that only has 8 seats and headed to In and Out Burger! The food was great! When we got to the hotel we did not fit in the parking space underground so we had to park it somewhere else. Now we are doing some bonding and then going to bed :D!!!

Jesse Plata

L.A. Mission Trip Prayer Items:

Pray for safety of the group, pray that God will grant us all of the resources we need to be effective ministers and witnesses in L.A.
Pray for each member of the team (Dan, Molly, Jordan, Mindy, Andrew, Jesse, and Jill).
Pray that we would be flexible and able to adjust to changes during the mission trip.
Pray for the parents of the students attending the mission trip that they will have no anxiety or worries during our week of serving. 
Pray for the families of the students and leaders serving that things would run smoothly at home while the participants are away. 
Pray for Los Angeles, for the poor, the homeless, the downtrodden and the children. 
Pray also for racial reconciliation in L.A. communities. 
Pray that nothing (injury, sickness, unforeseen circumstances) would prevent our team from doing what God has called us to do. 
Pray that God would arrange our schedule if it would lead our group toward greater growth. 
Since we are taking our suburban/rural culture with us on the trip and will be watched more closely pray that we would not say or do anything that would damage our witness to the people around us. 
Pray that we will serve humbly and that God would be exalted through us. 


We desire your prayers and need them. 

The Last Supper

Ok, this is short notice but it's our last youth group of this season. Personally, I don't like thinking about these final youth group gatherings and find it hard to plan for them. This year we are going to have a celebration at Dickey's BBQ. Since it is dinner join us at 6:45 at Dickey's (near Starbucks). If you need a ride from church I (Dan) will be waiting in the church parking lot at 6:40. Bring $5.00---we will take care of the rest (if you can't afford $5.00 we will take care of that too). If you can't make it at 6:45 don't worry still come...it takes a while to order and get your food so come when you can. Again, I am sorry for the late notice, we (the leaders) hope you can make it.

Auction items for our Saturday, April 28th pancake breakfast

LA  Mission  Trip  Silent  Auction     

Saturday,  April  28              

7:00- 11:00  AM  

   The  following  are  the  items  that  will  be  available  to  bid    

on  during  our  silent  auction  fundraiser  for  our  high  school Los  Angeles  mission  trip  this  summer.  You  do  not  need  to  be  present  to  win  an  auction  item,  but   please  make  arrangements  to  pay  for  all  items  on  Saturday

LA  

1 Ready  for  adventure?    

With   this  item,  you  get  one   afternoon  of  go-­‐carting  for 2  people  at  the  Skagit   Raceway  in  Sumas.     

Retail  value:  $120.00     

LA  2   

Car  care  bucket  with   cleaner,  lubricant,  Preston   de-­‐icer,  adhesive,  and  Chevy   blanket  donated  by  our   friend  Monte  Likkel  at Hinton's. 

LA  3   

Use  of  a  6  x  14ft.  dump   trailer  great  for  hauling   rocks,  yard  waste,  furniture,   or  whatever  you  need   hauled.    You  can  pick  up  the   trailer  or  the  donor  will   drop  it  off  and  take  it  where   you  want  it  to  go  (locally).     Thank  you  to  Joel  Hoekema.        

LA  4 

Got dust? This item is for you.  One  ton  of  lignin  for   your  gravel  roads  and   driveways  delivered  and   applied  locally.   

LA  5   

The  sun  is  coming- how  about  a  new  pair  of   sunglasses,  along  with   cleaning  solution,  repair  eye   care  kit,  and  case  for  frames   from  our  friend  Dr.  Mira   Swiecicki  O.D.  at  the  Lynden   Vision  Clinic.        

LA  6

Keep  those  pesky  squirrels   from  bothering  your  birds   with  this  item,  a  Squirrel-­‐Be-­‐Gone  wild  Bird  Feeder.        

LA  7 

Don't waffle on this item. It's a rotary waffle maker that  will  help  you  make perfect waffles  for  your family. 

LA  8

Your  future  chef  will  enjoy   spending  lots  of  time playing  with  this  item,  a "Play My Way Kitchen" toy  set.   

LA  9

Help  your  little  one  discover   the  stories  of  the  Bible  with   this  item.  The "My First Bible Library" with DVD's and books  that  will  help  the  child   in  your  life  learn  about  God.        

LA  10

Wake  up  to  some  delicious   coffee  cake,  pastries,   cinnamon  rolls,  or  almond   rolls.    Perlene  Hoekema  will   make  you  a  batch  of  one  of   these  homemade  goodies  on   one  pre-­‐arranged  Saturday   per  month  for  12  months.  

LA  11

Pamper  your  vehicle  with   this  final  touch  detailing  by   our  friends  at  Louis  Auto   Glass.  Valued  at  $300.00.        

LA  12

Take  a  break  and  relax  by  the   beach  in  Birch  Bay.  Enjoy  2 nights  at  this  3  bedroom,  2   bathroom  house.    Exclusions   for  summer  and  holidays.     Valued  at  $325.00. 

LA  13

Your  parties  will  be  buzzing   with  this  2  gallon  bee  hive   beverage  dispenser.     Retail  value:  $60.

LA  14 

Do  you  know  someone  who   is  getting  married?  Why  not   give  them  everything  they   need  to  outfit  their  kitchen   or  update  your  own  kitchen   with  this      Betty  Crocker   Kitchen  basket,  overflowing   with  towels,  wash  cloths,   table  runner,  and  kitchen   utensils.    Value:  $40.        

LA  15

Go  Dutch!  Learn  about  Lynden's Dutch  heritage  and   enjoy  a  beautiful  Dutch   figurine.  This  item  includes     4  passes  to  the  Lynden   Museum  and  a  wonderful   Dutch  figurine/trinket  box.     From  our  friends  at  the   Lynden  Museum  and   Bumblebees.   

LA  16

Shoot  some  hoops  with  your   kids  with  this  basketball   from  True  Value.        

LA  17 

Get  a  jump  on  Christmas   with    a  1996  Happy  Holidays   Barbie,  4th  in  the  collection   series,  along  with  matching   Christmas  ornament  (never   opened).  Value  $35-$40.        

LA  18

Any  little  girl  would  love this  item,  a  1995  Happy   Holidays  Barbie,  the  3rd  in   the  collection  series  (never   opened).  Value:  $20-­‐$30.        

LA  19

Mothers  day  is  just  around   the  corner,  so  treat  the  lady   in  your  life  to  a  spa  baskets   with  a  robe,  candle,  relaxing   music,  spa  socks,  bubble   bath,  bathroom  spray,   special  soaps,  back  brush,   and  a  1  hr.  massage  from   our  friend  Dr.  Eddie  Hansen   at  Natural  Way  Chiropractic!

LA  20

Have  a  spring  fling  in  your   garden  with  this  basket  of   garden  tools,  hose,  and   gloves;  thanks  to  our  friend   Dean  at  ACE  Hardware.     Included  in  this  basket  4   tickets  to  Glen  Echo  Garden,   which  will  give  you  plenty   ideas  for  your  yard.        

LA  21 

Finish  that  honeydew  list   with  this  item,  a  Rockwell  3   in  1  drill,  screwdriver,   impact  driver  (battery  and   case  included).  Retail  value:     $205.59 

LA  22   Great  spring  gifts  for  anyone     in  the  next  4  items:        

LA  22  A Cedar  Fence   planter box filled  with  sedums      

LA  22  B Cedar  Fence   planter  boxes  filled  with sedums 

LA  22  C  Cedar  Window   frame  planter  box  filled  with   zinnas     

LA  22  D  Tin  can  planter   filled  with  Sedums      

LA  23   

Hop  on  this  item  before  it   hops  away!  One  6-­‐month-­‐old   butterscotch  rabbit!  This   items  includes  hutch,  feeder   and  water  bottle everything   your  new  friend  will  need!    

   

LA  24

Keep  your  heater  working   right  with  this  item  from  our   friends  at  Lynden  Sheet   Metal.  They  will  service  your   furnace  or  heat  pump  to   keep  your  heater  ready  for   next  winter.    Valued   between  $100-­‐$120      

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Put  a  spring  in  your  step   with  a  new  "do"  Lori's Hair  and  Nail  Design.  Includes  a  cut  and  style.   

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Father's Day is coming why   not  keep  dad  warm  as  he   works  in  the  garage  or  shop   with  this  propane  heater.   Thanks  to  Steve  Vander   Yacht  at  Northwest  Propane.  

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Keep  those  pearly  whites   healthy  with  this  new  sonic   toothbrush  from  our  friends   at  Fairway  drug.        

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Big  kids  and  little  kids  alike  will  enjoy  these  next  items, die-­‐cast  collector  Texaco   airplanes:        

LA  28  A Texaco  Grumman   G-­‐210-­‐A  Amphibian      

LA  28  B Lockheed  Sirius   8A     

LA  28  C Lockheed  Sirius   8A      

LA  28  D Lockheed  12A   Electra  Jr. 

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Do  you  need  an  adjustment?  

Visit  Olson  Family  

Chiropractic  for  an  initial  

evaluation  (including  X-­‐rays,  

if  necessary)  and  first  

adjustment. Value:    $300.00.       

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Help  your  kids  study  by  

giving  them  a  great  place  to  

do  homework.    This  great  

refurbished  pine  desk  is  

perfect  for  kids  or  adults,  

thanks  to  Chris  Geleynse.       

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Cuddle  up  with  one  of  these  

bright  teddy  bears.  A  great  

way  to  brighten  their  day:         

LA  31  A  Green  teddy  bear     

LA  31  B  Blue  teddy  bear     

LA  31  C  Orange  teddy  bear     

LA  31  D  Yellow  teddy  bear 

LA  32

Do  you  like  items  from   yesteryear?    Here  is  an  item   that  will  send  you  back  to   the  good  old  days  ␣  a  great   steamer  trunk.        

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Keep  the  kids  busy  this   summer  with  this  big   bucket-­‐o-­‐art  and  lap  table.   Included  in  the  bucket  are   Crayola  crayons,  markers   and  other  art  supplies. 

LA  34

Every girl is God's princes, why  not  let  your  little  one   dress  like  one  with  this   princess  dress  up  bucket.   Includes  tutu,  crown,  wand,   and  other  royal  items.        

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Does  the  child  in  your  life   need  a  cozy  place  to  read   books?  Your  children,   grandchildren,  and  great-­‐ grandchildren  will  this kids cherry- red rocker.   

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Need  a  vacation?  Why  not   visit  beautiful  Whistler,  BC   with  this  item.  Stay  at  this  3   bedroom,  2.5  bathroom   condo  at  Whistler  Creekside   for  a  week.    Ski  or  hike   down  to  the  slopes  in  the   winter  or  enjoy  hiking,   biking,  or  explore  the  other   hundreds  of  activities  that   Whistler  offers  year  round.   The  owners  use  the  condo  3   weeks  out  of  the  year,  so   dates  must  be  pre-­‐approved   by  owners.    Condo  rental   valued  at  $200-­‐$600  a  night,   depending  on  the  time  of   the  year.          

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Are  you  handy?    Even  if   your not handy you still need tools  and  this  item  is  all  that   you  will  need.  This  basket  is   filled  with  all  kinds  of  tools   to  help  you  maintain  your   home. 

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Enjoy  a  super  delicious   evening  of  homemade  ice   cream,  fresh  strawberries,   and  some  great  fellowship  at   the  home  of  Robert  &  Phama   Woodyard  for  6 -8  people   on  any  night  that  works  you.        

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For  all  you  John  Deere  fans  ␣   we  have  a  8295R  die-­‐cast   metal  replica  tractor.        

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Just  like  the  real  thing  ␣     your  kids  will  enjoy  hours  of   playing  in  the  sand  with  this   toy  tractor  by  Bruder  from   our  friend  Duane  Scholten   and  Scholten's Equipment Inc.        

LA  41   

A  hunting  fanatic  will  thank     you  for  this  item,  a  Kodiak   firearm/crossbow  sling. 

LA  42

Archery  has  been  gaining   more  and  more  interest  in   the  last  couple  of  year.    Join   the  bandwagon  with  this   hand-­‐crafted  leather  quiver. 

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The  kids  will  enjoy  this   summer  fun  bucket  which   includes  2  kites,  a  bucket,   bubbles,  and  other  items.

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Start  your  morning  right with  a  cup  of  joe. This  basket has  biscotti,  chocolates,  a   magazine,  and  locally  roasted  coffee from Katz's coffee.      

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Gas  prices  got  you  down?   Why  not  stay  close  to  home   for  your  summer  vacation?   Get  one  week  of  camping  at   Birchwood  resort  in  Birch   Bay.    Don't have a trailer  or   camper?  Don't worry Len and  Bev  got  you  covered.   They  will  let  you  use  theirs  if you don't have one.

LA  46

Do  your  kids  get  bored  in summer and complain there is nothing to  do?  How   about  getting  this  activity   bucket  to  keep  them  busy!     This  bucket  includes  games,   stickers,  flash  cards,  and   more  for  hours  of   entertainment.

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Got  leaves?  Get  blown  away   with  this  Craftsman  gas   powered  blower  and   vacuum.  Thanks  to  our friends at Link's Optical.     

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Keep  your  kids  rolling  at  the   Lynden  Skateway.    Enjoy  10   visits  with  this  item,  or  have   your  kids  bring  their  friends   and  enjoy  one  fun  day  of   entertainment.   

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Our  friends  at  Northwest   Washington  Fair  have  given   us  not  1  but  2  family  gate   passes.  Throw  in  Hot-­‐n-­‐ Ready  Pizza  from  our   friends  as  Little  Caesars  and   you have a  great  family   outing:       

LA  49  A 2  adult  and  2  youth   Northwest  Washington  Fair   gate  passes  and  2  Hot-­‐n-­‐ Ready  Little  Caesars  pizzas      

LA  49  B 2  adult  and  2  youth   Northwest  Washington  Fair   gate  passes  and  2  Hot-­‐n-­‐ Ready  Little  Caesars  pizzas      

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Just  relax  with  this  spa   package  including  things  to   pamper  yourself  or  someone   you  love.    This  basket   includes  a  one-­‐hour   relaxation  massage  from   Heartfelt  Message.   

Youth Leader Assignments

Rotating Roles for Spring Training

Coach: runs the night, leads the discussion, adapts the content, and lets the others know what he/she needs

“Prepare like it all depends on you, lead as it all depends on God”

Umpire: arrives at the meeting place at 7:20 pm to open the building and greet students, picks and runs the opener game or craft (10-15 min)

Water boy/girl: picks up snacks and/or uses the food we have

Support staff: Supports the coach, umpire, concession stand operator, and closer.

Closer pitcher: makes sure the lights are off, things cleaned up, stays around chatting with students until everyone that needs a ride, and gently encourages when it’s time to go home.

“Reminder 90% of youth ministry happens outside of the youth group meeting time.”

April 18: Less/ Simplicity
Coach Jill
Ump Andrew
Water Girl Ria
Support Dan
Closer Stephanie

April 25th Alone/Solitude
Coach Ria
Ump Dan
Water boy Andrew
Support Jill
Closer Stephanie

May 2nd Less/ Submission
Coach Stephanie
Ump Andrew
Water boy Dan
Support Ria
Closer Jill

May 9th Give/Service

Coach Andrew

Ump Dan

Water girl Jill

Support Stephanie

Closer Ria

May 16th Choose/Worship

Coach Jill 

Ump Ria

Water boy Stephanie

Closer Andrew

May 23rd Party/Celebration

Coach Ria

Ump Dan/ Andrew

Water boys Jill/Stephanie

May 30th Something Special? 

March 28th Youth Group--confessions by Andrew

Andrew will be teaching us about confession another spring training--spiritual strength training. We will also be doing the normal stuff...food, friends, fun, and putting together college care packages (I could not think of another "F" word). Join us from 7:30-9:15 p.m. this Wednesday.

Wave Pool

Catch a wave this Wednesday, March 21 at the Matsqui Wave Pool.  Bring along $7.00 for entrance fee and snack, your passport or birth certificate if you are under 16, and a note from your parents giving you permission to cross the border (include date, phone number, and parent signature). Be at the church parking lot by 7:00 p.m. Note to parents –  this is a later night for your students.  For more information, contact Dan Houston at 927-9722.

LA MISSION TRIP possible cancelation

Dear youth group and parents,

 I have been a little sick with the flu recently and so I have not been up on everything. As of right now I only have 2 students signed up for the Los Angeles mission trip. The due date for the trip application was this past Sunday, March 11th. If you are wanting to go please bring your application to youth group tonight or drop it off at church by tomorrow. This is going to be a great experience so I hope that many of you are able to take advantage of it.

Daniel 

news from Anna in China

day two of week two
Hi everybody!!!!  Just wanted to let you know that the food is great and the city is very beautiful at night.  the streets light up with lots and lots of multi colored windows and what not.  Today we took our oaths at the u.s consulate and so Li is now a u.s citizan.  We went to the Zoo afterwards and saw a bunch of animals.  we got to feed turtles lettuce and a pickle i think it looked like a pickle to me but i could be wrong and Li,Joshua,Mom,Dad feed fish out of a baby's bottle and i think that is cool to see them come up and all fight to get some food but at the same time it is very interesting.  After the zoo we went out to dinner or what we thought would be a good dinner.  At the resteraunt there is this table with a hole in the middle and that is where this really big bowl sites on and it connects to a heater type thing on the bottom.  Anyway the menu was all in chinese so we had Li pick out some things and my mom picked one or two things on the menu to and it turned out to be a very strange dinner.  the waiter brought us the bowl with broth and like a tomato in it and mushroom.  later on we got chives and what we picked off of the menu.  There was sardines, a turnup type veggi, chicken feet yes feet not leg or whatever feet, and a mystery meat.  Nobody ate except Li and my dad ate a fish or two and a chicken foot.  That is the up date right now i will try and write to u in two days or tomorrow see ya on sunday bye Anna
        

No Youth Group Tonight!

It's not the weather that we are canceling youth group tonight its the fact that many people will be gone tonight traveling to state and doing other things. Soooooo we will see you next week.

Daniel

News from Anna in China

Hi Dan it is Anna,
just wanted to let you know that we made it to Zhengzhou safely It was really late at night and I have been up for twenty four hours.  The city is very different than back at home.  There are a lot of taxis and buses.  The cars on the roads really like to honk at one another.
  Today we went to the park just down the road from our hotel.  When we got to the park a man came up to use and began talking to us in english.  After a few minutes a whole bunch of people gathered around us and him.  One lady asked me if i was chinese and i said no i am thai.  That same lady sang us a song called silent night out of her bible.  I thought that was really cool to see that happening in china.
  One really big thing i have to get use to is the bathroom.  So we have our modern day nice sitting toilets and here i go into one of the stalls and think ok no problem.  Wrong.  You literally have to squat down and do your business.  Also you have to bring in your own personal toilet paper and that is just weird to me personally.
  The people are very kind here even though we can't understand them they are still friendly and you can communicate with them you just have to take the time and say it slowly till it gets into their head of what you want from them or what you would like them to do for you.  

  If you are wondering if there is anything you could do for us just pray for strength that we get over the jet leg quickly thanks bye love Anna