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2911 Students

Summit Camp 12

Summit Camp is June 11-16, 2012

Cost is $195 per student with a $40 deduction for each additional family member.

We have scholarships available for any student, see request form.

Signup's are now available for 2012

Scholarship Request Form

Downloadable/Printable camp info sheet!

Health form is main form needed. Paintball form will be available at check-in


Summit GLBA is located in

Grove Oklahoma

Quick Answer to several questions:

When are forms and money due? They are not due until the campers meeting on the Sunday, June 10. 

You are welcome to drop them off at the church office or any youth meeting prior. See the form button below to download the health and activity consent form. 

Some documents and forms are not currently available but will be mid-May.

Payment Plans Available into the summer. 

No deposit to secure a spot for camp, just simply complete the signup form below.

Coming soon.....

*Homeless Ministry Opportunity for Students.
*Sunday April 22 we will going and serving at at church that meets in the
open air with the homeless of Dallas. We will be taking upperclassmen to
this trip, 10th-12th grades. You have to contact Griff or Dennis Smith for
more information. Please check the ministry website at www.soulchurch.org.
We will be leaving VA around 6am! We are still discussing whether we will
be able to make it back to VA or attend a service in Dallas.

*FCA Schedule:
*Friday, April 20 High School at FLC
Friday, April 27 Junior High at VAMS
Friday, May 4 Combined JH and HS at FLC
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Easter Eve Movie

We are showing the Passion of the Christ tonight for students and anyone who would also like to come. We discussed this on Wednesday night, as many of them have never seen this movie as they were too young when it was released. We will start at 8pm in the FLC. You are welcome to bring a bag chair.

Dnow Host Home and what to bring sheet.

DNOW WHAT TO BRING AND WHERE TO BE INFO

DNOW Health form (to be turned in Friday at checkin)

Checkin is from 6:30-7:30pm, we will not start letting students into the FLC until 630pm.

 

DNOW HOST HOMES

GIRLS

7th Richard and Jan Dunkerson

8th Phillip and Vicki Gibson

9th Randall and Shannon Morgan

10th David and Laurie McGinnis

12th Scott and Julie Lee

BOYS

7th Jeff and Stephanie Burge

8th David and Wanada McLain
Riley Cooper, Reid Jaska, Landon McLain, Jacob Williams, Ashton Weber, Brandon Balch, Will Shepherd, Michael Collins, Mike Case, Rhett Barcheers, Brady Kisner

8th Mike and Lisa McMakin:
Jon Burge, Jared McMakin, Chandler Dean. Harrison Awe. Shawn Wheeler, Gunnar Mik., Jake White, JAden Wiggs, Donte' Kehler. Cody Baker, John-Michael

9th Kelly and Alesha Crowell

Soph - SR Dennis and Katherine Smith

Disciple Now 2012–Signup list

surrender shirtWhat is Dnow? It is part sleepover, part camp for students. One of the best parts is the college/young adult leaders who come to spend time with our small groups. Each small group of like gender and age students stay in 'host homes' in our community. This year we are studying about Surrender in the following areas: Stuff, Sin, Status and Self. We also will have a team movie making competition, fun group games, great worship band and speaker. All of this is packed into Friday night through Sunday morning!
Cost: First timer rate $40;  Regular Rate $45,  $25 each additional child. Full and Partial scholarships available upon request when completing registration form.  

See who is currently signed up!  Questions, info, student online signup, CLICK HERE!

Disciple Now 2012

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March 23-25

Student Registration Cost is $45 per student and $25 for each additional family member. Scholarships are available for those that would like to attend but the cost is the issue.

Volunteer Signup We need your help! Look over the list of need areas and select those that fit the best.

What Are You Holding On To? Surrender typically implies weakness, loss and defeat. Can you actually gain something by giving up? Jesus said that the only way to truly live is to fully surrender your life to Him.In these four challenging sessions, students share real-life stories about their own struggles and triumphs in surrendering to Christ. Francis Chan examines Scripture to show students that it is only through surrendering to God that they can become who God wants them to be. SURRENDER!

SuperBowl Party

Super Bowl Party! Feb 5, 5pm, watch the big game on the big screen! Games,
contests, food, fun and football !!!!! Girls bring snack item, guys a
2liter drink. Adults welcome and actually needed!

Christmas Party Reminder!

2911 Student Christmas Party tonight! Dec 21...

7-9pm at the FLC
Bring a wrapped ornament (we have some extra)
Guys: 2 liter drink
Gals: snack item.

12+ Slideshow and pics.


Want to download a picture from the game? Click here

Nightgames2

We are still on for tonight.....we might have to make some changes to what
we were going to play. But we will be at the FLC. 8-11 come and go.


Griff and Kristi Servati
Family Blog Site: www.griff.ws
Coach Griff's Soccer Teams: www.vaalltheway.com
VA Photo and Video Service: www.vaphotoandvideo.com
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Kristi Servati: Van Alstyne Middle School Teacher and Coach
Mobile 903.821.2036
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Griff Servati, Minister to Students, First Baptist Church
Bx 447 Van Alstyne Texas, 75495
Office Phone: 903.482.6334, Mobile Phone: 903.744.4263
Student Ministry Blog: www.2911students.com
Church Website: www.fbcva.com
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Panther Playoff Pictures!

How to not spend you thanksgiving day.....

Okay, we all know what the holiday will be like. Lots of food, football on television, odd ancient relatives with more hair coming out of their ears than on their head, and, between the kisses from over-perfumed aunties, lots of boredom.

But did you ever think that maybe this holiday YOU could make a difference on the enjoyment meter? We know that the tendency is for you to disappear into your own world on your smartphone or portable computer thingy, or just hang with your dopy cousins and be bored together. So, these ideas will help make your Thanksgiving the best one you’ve ever experienced and endear you to your family members.

• Ask older people to tell you stories about their life. What was living on a farm like? What was life like for you during the war? What was it like to use a pay phone? How was being a teenager in those days different than today? Did you really see the Beatles play live? Etc. You might find hidden treasure sitting on your living room sofa!

• Be the designated photographer. Shoot photos of family members – especially the ones you don’t see often. Get everyone’s e-mail address and email copies of your photos to everyone.

• Clear the table, do the dishes, take out the trash – but do it intentionally. Recast yourself as the “Busboy” – you’re trying to BLESS the adults, so take the initiative and get things cleaned up before anyone can even ask to do it. You’ll be amazed at how much fun you can have doing these kinds of chores with a go-for-it attitude!

• If someone beats you to the Busboy job, then you choose to be the “Waiter” or “Waitress.” Refill people’s drinks, bring out more appetizers, ask whether anyone needs anything… all the actions that good waiter or waitress would do to earn a tip – but you do it to bless everyone else!

• If people will be watching football, volunteer to make things a little more interesting. Here’s an idea to try: take “bets” on the game (not just win/lose, but maybe point spread, or will this next play be a run or a pass, etc.) Figure out a way to track the standings of the participants. The grand winner gets his or her car washed by you!

• Organize some Thanksgiving games for the little kids. The adults will think you’re a hero! Here are some ideas:

• Pin the Tail on the Turkey

• Turkey Trivia (You can find Thanksgiving trivia or quizzes online.)

• Create a flag-football game with the little kids that you play in the backyard.

• Play “Marco-Turkey” – it’s like “Marco Polo” that you play in a swimming pool, but you play this in the garage or smaller roped off area. Blindfold one “Pilgrim” who has to tag the “turkeys” (the other kids who are crawling around on all fours.

 

What's happening over thanksgiving break?

We will not be meeting on Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, but we will be having some stuff to do over the break! 

Fall Events

« Breakfast during SS this week: We will be hosting a pancake breakfast for students next Sunday morning. We will start serving at 9:45. We will also be joined by the girls basketball team from Mississippi.

« Night Games—Sunday Night, November 20, 8-11pm

« Volunteer day— Tuesday Nov 22, 11-4pm, we need some help cleaning up and organizing in the FLC….community service hours!

«  2911student Art Contest! We want to see your creative abilities in action. Submit a visual art product: photography, painting, drawing, collage. We will have JH and HS divisions, and you could  win some cool prizes, including having your art mounted on our walls. Deadline to submit item is Wednesday, Nov, 30th.  The theme is “My Faith”. (artwork should be sized between 8x10 and 16x20)

« Christmas Ensemble— A group of students are preparing an song to sing in church on Sunday morning Dec 18. If you are interested see Dennis or Hannah Smith.

« Ugly Sweater Night—start looking now! Dec  14th

« Christmas Party and ornament exchange —Dec 18th 

 

Whats happening Nov / Dec, new stuff added


Fall Events.....(Updated)

Away game? Want a ride, we are going! Contact Griff at 903.744.4263

Dont miss out....because you might if you don't read this!

*FCA Tomorrow - Parents and 8th Graders invited to join us.*
FCA this Friday morning with special guest speaker Scott O'Grady...starts at
7am. 8th grade students are invited along with parents of HS FCA members and
community members.

*See You at the Pole* meeting this Sunday night at the FLC of First Baptist
Church. This is for JH and HS students who want to help make SYATP happen.
SYATP is this next Wednesday, Sept 28th on the JH and HS campus.

Next two HS football games....I will be unable to drive the van to take
students (Farmersville and Brownsboro)

New Schedule tonight!

*New Wednesday Schedule starts Wed Sept 14, 6-7:30pm*



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*Student Ministry 6-7:30pm in the FLC*

New Wednesday night ‘Time’

6:00 pm - Concession style snack stand open

6:25 pm - Large group Game time starts

6:45 pm - Worship

7:00 pm - Teaching time

7:30 pm - dismiss

7:35-8pm - HS peak

Concession stand stuff (we have some free coupons available upon request,
contact Griff)
3$ slice pizza, chips, and soda
1$ slice
1$ candy


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*Here is our New Kids Schedule: *

Preschool will meet in the basement of main building for Music and Hands
on Learning Time from 6:7:30pm. Snacks will also be served.

*1st â€"3rd grade*

- 6pm Girls GA’s / Boys RA’s
- 6:45pm Choir (snack will be served at beginning of choir)
- 7:30pm Dismiss

*4thâ€"6th grade*

- 6pm Choir (snack will be served at end of choir)
- 6:45pm Girls GA’s / Boys RA’s
- 7:30pm Dismiss

dropoff and pickup at Portable Buildings (1st-6th)



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Soul Surfer ToNight!

Soul Surfer Movie night for students at vams cafe from 6-8pm..concession
stand available..

kids launch party at flc from 6-730; carnival games, hot dogs, bounce house,
and a puppet show.

Tonight!

Hey 2911 Students! We are back at the FLC tonight at 7pm, it is going to be
a party! We are going to be playing some more table games and hanging out.
How do I know it is going to be a party? I have a big pot of cheese dip
brewing!


Next week Soul Surfer movie for teens....party for children
Sept 14 start regular Wednesday events, new schedule will be posted!

Sports pictures.

All of these pictures are free to download!

HOW TO DOWNLOAD, DON’T USE RIGHT CLICKClick on the album and then above the pic that you want to download choose “download”, do not right click on pic. Some put them on their phone, myspace, facebook and most importantly send to grandma!

We allow you to get these pictures free, because in that simple gesture it shows the free gift of Love that God gave us through Jesus Christ



Fall 2011 Events!!!!



Fall Events

« Soul Surfer Movie Night—September 7

« Promotion Sunday Pancake Breakfast (for church but staffed by student ministry)

« See You at the Pole is Wednesday, September 28.

« Rice Bowl—fill a bowl, feed an orphan for a month! Starting in September, ricebowls.org

« One Month to Live—Churchwide book study

« Night Games  - Sunday Night Oct 9th.

« Fields of Faith—October 12 (with Howe, VA and Anna FCA)

« Nerd Night -  Wednesday night Oct 26

« Pumpkin Carving Competition - Oct 30

« Ruin Me Weekend December 2-4 with Pin Oaks in Anna.

« Ugly Sweater Night—Dec  14th

« Christmas Party and ornament exchange —Dec 18th 

Recurring Events:

« HS FCA breakfast starts this Friday at 7am at the FUMC.

« HS van trips to the Friday night football games.

« Postgame events following home games.

New Wednesday night ‘Time’

6:00 pm - Concession style snack stand open

6:25 pm - Large group Game time starts 

6:45 pm - Worship 

7:00 pm - Teaching time

7:30 pm - dismiss

7:35-8pm  - HS peak

Puppeteers needed: Kids Church is looking for character actors, puppeteers, stage hands/props and media technical types to serve on occasional Sunday’s as well some special events (will include some rehearsal times).  This is open to students 6th grade and as well as adults.  Experience would be an asset but many of these areas can be taught  If you have an interest in being on stage or behind the scenes during a kids worship production and would like to serve on this team, please contact Kelly Crowell at Kelly@1888crowell.com or call him at 972-977-9910. Meeting this Sunday after church to discuss.

 

 

 

TONIGHT!!!

We are having youth tonight at the FLC for students who are in the 7th grade
and above. We will be discussing our upcoming student ministry year, playin
some games, and just hanging out. 7-8pm tonight.

Peak Book Study#8 (Crazy Love Chap 8)

 

Last PEAK of the Summer @ the Crowell's! 

Bring something to munch AND bring your PARENTS! That's right, parents are invited. We will be serving up some brisket sandwiches!


Directions: go W on 121, turn L at La Colina. Go 1 mile and turn L on Whitaker road. Go 1/2 mile and the entrance is on the R (1372 Whitaker Rd). Brown pipe fence entrance. Follow the drive up to the house; park to the right inside the pipe fencing. Pool's in back! See u at 7pm!


Welcome to 2911students Event!

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Welcome to 2911Students Event

A special event is planned for our incoming 7th Grade students on Monday, August 15. Gather at the FLC at 11 am for pizza, games and a session about getting involved in our student ministry. We will head to Hawaiian Falls from 3-9 pm for more fun. (students will need money for HF entrance and dinner, lunch provided)

ATTENTION 8th Graders: We are looking for some incoming 8th Graders to help with this event and share your ’wisdom.’ More information and signup available online at 2911students.com.

Volunteer Hours

We want to help our HS students keep up with their hours they volunteer. Use this form and the hours will be submitted to an online database. Then at the end of the year we will be report all of the hours that students volunteer. Can you think of any information that I should add to this?

We love our school recognizes students who volunteer as Honor Graduates. To qualify a student needs to complete 30 hours of volunteer work per year of high school. At the end each school year the students must report these hours.

PEAK Week #4, July 20

We will be at the home of Trey Burden at 5845 fm 121 (Black fence with long driveway
On north side). They have a POOL! Bring a towel and a bag of chips or 2 liter drink….sweets accepted also!

Need a ride? contact Griff at 9037444263

Here's where we're going tonight in Chapter 4 of Crazy Love ~ take 1:47 seconds to get a "taste" of what it means to be lukewarm

Peak Group Week 4

PEAK group will meet at the home of Trey Burden, he lives on FM121 just past
Canon Baptist Church. We will be posting more details on directions. Need a
ride? Call Griff at 903-744-4263

PEAK Wk 3

Thank you McQuirk's for being awesome hosts for week 2 of the PEAK Book Club! I hope your swimming pool survived : )

Here's the scoop for this week:

  • We're on to week #3 and we'll be meeting at Emily Gentle's house this week @ 7pm.
  • Emily Gentles house: 441 pearl st (121 (its off 121 E) txt me/ call me if you need more directions 903 818 9980

  • Week 3 coincides w/ Ch. 3 of "Crazy Love," so read up and be ready.
  • Bring something to eat or drink (chips/fruit/etc), and if we're lucky, Jennifer will bring the banana pudding again : )

Remember to pray this week for Griff and Kristi and all the students in El Paso!  May God use them to reach the unreached!

Peak Book Club Week #2

PEAK Book Group will begin this week. Books available at event for $5. This group is open to JH/HS/College students, we will divide into small groups based on ages at the meetings.

This week we will be meeting Wednesday at 7-9pm at the McQuirk house (they have pool: swimsuit and towel, also vball and basketball). We are needing students to bring 2 liter drinks or a bag of tortilla chips. McQuirks live at 154 Owen Lane, 903-482-0087 or 903-819-9831.

We need host homes for upcoming weeks, contact Griff or Dennis Smith. Need a ride contact Dennis Smith at 214-718-1798 or smithtx@gmail.com

try again

Nothing wrong with being thankful in months other than November…..however, the intended graphic was our weekly handout which is now available below and on intended previous post.

Summer Infowhatsup-wed3.pdf

Summer Stuff

Peak Book Group starts this week!

PEAK Book Group will begin this week. Books available today or at event for $5. This week we will be meeting on THURSDAY (this week only, usually be on Wed) at 7-9pm at the McGinnis house (swimsuit and towel). Guys bring a 2 liter drink and girls bring a bag of chips/cookies. This group is open to JH/HS/College students, we will divide into small groups based on ages at the meetings.

We need host homes for upcoming weeks, contact Griff or Dennis Smith. Need a ride contact Dennis Smith at 214-718-1798

McGinnis, David and Laurie 972.924.4411 Directions: South on Highway 5 to FM 3133. East (left) on FM 3133 about 6 miles to Collin County Road 532. CR 532 is the 1st road past Sedalia Baptist Church & It becomes Wolf Front Road when you enter Grayson County. North (left) on CR 532 for 1 Mile. Address is 2717 Wolf Front Road on the west side of road. Look for Block ATM Address sign near driveway.

This week info handoutwhatsup-wed3.pdf

2911students Summit Camp 2011 Video

2911 Summitvideo11 from Griff Servati on Vimeo.

What a great week! Here is some of the fun captured on video!

Summit Day 2 Pics

We are having some great times at camp. One of the great blessings of my life is to see ‘alumni’ spend a week pouring out their lives into the current students. Why do they do this? Because of past leaders who were meaningful to them, and they said in their heart ‘when I am older, I want to be that person’. Thanks for Leigh Smith, Lexie McMakin, Lydia Pettiet, Emily Gentle, Jace Williamson, Chris Burge, Sam Smither and Ethan Dyer. I am so proud of you and you challenge me by your faith.

Today is Jeff Burge and Stephanie Burge's 21st anniversary that they are celebrating at camp. They have been coming to camp with us for 11 years! If I have never said it in the past 11 years, 'thanks!' Very thankful for the team of adults who work sunup to way past sundown to make this week possible for our 127 students. Jeff and Stephanie Burge, Dennis and Katherine Smith, Shannon Morgan, Susan Lafollett, and Vicki Gibson. By the way, my wife is amazing. The work she does behind the scenes in organizing all of the stuff from snacks to crafts is wonderful.

Summit Camp

All is going well….taking a couple of minutes to update from the firs couple days of here. I am uploading some recreation pics that show some of the fun….but there is more going on than that! If you dont see your kid….please dont worry that they are not here or participating, they are.

We are allowing JH students to use their phones after dinner tonight….so you might get a call.

I will tell you this….seeing a group of ‘tough guys’ cry because of what God is speaking to them is one of the coolest things to experience.

Summit 'Last Info'

Summit Camp Last info download
Here is the last information sheet that has all of the information concerning camp! It has the 'what to bring', 'where to be and when', dress code and more. 
schedule and free time info for students
 Health form is available to download. 

Have a question? contact Griff
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Griff Servati,
Minister to Students, First Baptist Church of Van Alstyne
Office Phone: 903.482.6334, Mobile Phone: 903.744.4263

Summit Camp 2011

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Summit Camp 2011

with Chris White Band and Mike Keahbone

At Grand Lake Baptist Assembly June 13-18th

ONLINE registration is now OPEN

The cost for one Student is $185,
discounts for multiple children, full and partial scholarships available to all.

 

 

 

 

 

Summit Staffers for students who are 16 and older

Students can also serve at Summit Camp as staffers, at the various other weeks they offer. Here is the info to apply to be a staffer. Griff will be attending KBA Week in August 1-6 for any students that want to serve at that week. Summit Staffer info

Summit Camp Signups

as of 10pm on Wednesday, June 8

First last

  1. Landee Adams
  2. Bailey Allen
  3. Madison Barton
  4. Leslie Bautista
  5. Angelica Botello
  6. Natalia Botello
  7. Rebecca Bouley
  8. Kathryn Bowers
  9. Brittany Cagle
  10. Samantha Case
  11. Savanna Chandler
  12. Anna Chisenhall
  13. Jaden England
  14. Andrea Espitia
  15. Sarah Fagan
  16. Meagan Gibson
  17. Lauren Gibson
  18. Gwyn Gonzalez
  19. Haley Graham
  20. Sawyer Griffin
  21. Kaitlyn Griggs
  22. Savannah Hood
  23. Maddie Horn
  24. Julie Kirley
  25. Caroline LaFollett
  26. Jennifer Larriviere
  27. Katie Lauerhahs
  28. Lexie Lauerhahs
  29. Ashton Lay
  30. Madelynn Marr
  31. Elina Martinez
  32. Madison Matheny
  33. Landry McLain
  34. Molly McQuirk
  35. Molly Mikulastik
  36. Chandler Miller
  37. Emma Moreno
  38. Abby Morgan
  39. Madeleine Morris
  40. Jesseca Mygrants
  41. Madi Ramer
  42. Maci Ramer
  43. Mackenzie Reid
  44. Keely Rettmeier
  45. Clanci richardson
  46. Ashley Russell
  47. Rachel Ruth
  48. Megan Ruth
  49. Kayla Scarbro
  50. Raigan Servati
  51. Abby Smith
  52. Hannah Smith
  53. Kristine Solem
  54. Lucie Spencer
  55. Caitlin Sullivan
  56. Madeline Urban
  57. Caitlin Weaver
  58. Allyson Weber
  59. Alex Ames
  60. rhett barcheers
  61. Ryan Beam
  62. Caleb Blackwell
  63. Daniel Bowers
  64. Dakota Burchfield
  65. Jon Burge
  66. Matt Burge
  67. Michael Case
  68. Joseph Chisenhall
  69. Jacob Darnell
  70. Mark Davis
  71. Zach Davis
  72. Jeffrey Dietz
  73. Justice Duncan
  74. Caleb England
  75. Adan Espitia
  76. Collin Fagan
  77. Cameron Fagan
  78. nicky fejeran
  79. stephen Fejeran
  80. Ryan Folk
  81. Eddie Garcia
  82. Tanner Hall
  83. Garrison Hall
  84. Bryce Himmelreich
  85. Jacob Hindman
  86. Alex Jackson
  87. Joey Jackson
  88. Bailey Jay
  89. Kyler Jay
  90. Dalton Jones
  91. Donte Kehler
  92. zyron kemp
  93. jj kemp
  94. jerrith kemp
  95. Clay Kimberlin
  96. Noah Kirk
  97. Douglas LaFollett
  98. Zach Madison
  99. Colin McCaskill
  100. Will McGinnis
  101. Landon McLain
  102. Jared McMakin
  103. Evan McQuirk
  104. Sam Montgomery
  105. Carter Morgan
  106. Lane Morgan
  107. Tyler Neill
  108. Jacob Rettmeier
  109. Reed Richardson
  110. Brandon Riggins
  111. Roy Riggins
  112. Will Shepherd
  113. Jesse Singleton
  114. Chase Smith
  115. Nathan Smith
  116. Ford Smith
  117. Daniel  Tarlton
  118. Stephen Tarlton
  119. Colin Urbanski
  120. Ashton Weber
  121. brady Welch
  122. Shawn Wheeler
  123. Jake White
  124. Mitch White
  125. Jaden Wiggs
  126. Christian Young

FCA Breakfast Schedule

With the end of the school year and so much going on…we will not have any more Friday morning breakfasts for JH or HS.

However, we are looking for a date for cookout event to close the school year, stay tuned.

Summer PEAK Book Group

We are looking for Host Homes for our summer PEAK group! This group will meet on Wednesday nights throughout the summer from 7-9pm. This summer we are going to work through the book Crazy Love. We have ordered a supply of the books available for $7 each. PEAK Book Club will be open to JH and HS students unless there is a need to create two separate groups.

We have the following dates available: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17. Please contact griff@fbcva.com for more info.

June Wednesday night schedule:

  • June 8th – PreCamp Journey at FLC
  • June 15th – Summit Camp
  • June 23rd – Summit Camp Service (video/share time/baptism service)
  • June 29th – First PEAK group

On a Mission

31283_1454000235487_1397745896_31236683_2586897_nThis past Wednesday night, we had a special guest speaker. Kayla Duren, a VAHS alumni spoke to the students about her coming to faith and her personal journey. As part of that journey she has felt called to serve in missions. She is preparing for her second journey to Africa to partner with International Mission Board missionaries and former FBCVA youth pastor Chris and Shelley Riggs. She is preparing to leave coming week.

We are asking students to help support her in this mission and outreach by helping pay for a 'dress’ that she will be giving to African girls. By sponsoring one dress for $20 it will help her on her mission. We are asking students to bring 5$ this Sunday to join with others in this cause. 

We can follow her blog and support her in prayer over the next two months….stepintoafrica.blogspot.com

Summer Volunteers

On Wednesday mornings throughout the summer there will be a Women's Bible
Study. This group is looking for some teenage volunteers to help with the
preschool area. They will help you setup a Bible Story, craft, and playtime.
Community service hours will be awarded. Contact Griff or Jenny Martin at
justinandemily@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Track Pictures from District Finals

 

HOW TO DOWNLOAD,

DON’T USE RIGHT CLICK Click on the album and then above the pic that you want to download choose “download”, do not right click on pic. Some put them on their phone, facebook and most importantly send to grandma!

Slideshow viewable online but not in some email programs

Day of Hope…in Honor of Madi

 

We are celebrating the 15th Birthday of Madi Williams today, with a Day of Hope. It is in honor of Madison Williams who we lost this year, but God gained in heaven this year. Madi’s Hope, My Hope, Our Hope is found in the one that she placed her faith in. A Hope and Faith that outlasts this life. We celebrate her life and the hope that we have in Jesus on this day.

Verses of HOPE!

  • Psalms 31:24 (NLT) 24 So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!
  • Psalms 39:7 (NLT) 7 And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.
  • Psalms 42:5-6 (NLT) 5 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and 6 my God! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you—
  • Jeremiah 14:22 (NLT) 22 Can any of the worthless foreign gods send us rain? Does it fall from the sky by itself? No, you are the one, O Lord our God! Only you can do such things. So we will wait for you to help us.
  • 1 Timothy 4:9-10 (NLT) 9 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. 10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.
  • 1 Peter 1:21 (NLT) 21 Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.
  • Psalms 130:5 (NLT) 5 I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.
  • Matthew 12:21 (NLT) 21 And his name will be the hope of all the world.”
  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NLT) 3 As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Timothy 1:1 (NLT) 1 This letter is from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, appointed by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus, who gives us hope.
  • Colossians 1:4-5 (NLT) 4 For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, 5 which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News.
  • Romans 15:13 (NLT) 13 I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
  • Romans 5:3-5 (NLT) 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
  • 1 Peter 1:3-5 (NLT) 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, 4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 5 And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.
  • Titus 1:1-2 (NLT) 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. 2 This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began.

Day of Hope

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April 13, 2011 in honor of “Madi’s Hope”

Write “hope” on your hand, 
and wear it to school, spread the word,
take a pic and upload it share,
invite someone to Journey group. 

Madi’s Hope Service on Wednesday April 13

‘Madi’s Hope’ is our scholarship fund for Summit Camp. It is in honor of Madison Williams who we lost this year, but God gained in heaven this year. She LOVED Summit it was the place she received the HOPE that outlasts this earth.

Soul Surfer Movie info and Signup

 

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General Info: Cinemark Movie Theatre in Sherman, on Sunday, April 10h. We will gather at 3:45 at the FBC FLC, we will watch the 4:55 movie and then we will get something to eat at Taco Bell/KFC. We will be back around 8:30. The movie ticket is $7.

JH STUDENTS: The VAMS 7TH/8TH grade FCA students will be taking a bus to this event. Each student will need a a permission form.

HS STUDENTS: We will also have some transportation available for HS students who will not be driving to the theater. HS students can drive to the theater however, anyone dropped off by parents at the FLC will need to go on group transportation. Parents welcome to join us….and are needed!

Jeremiah 29:11 is quoted in a movie! See clip here

Disciple Now 2011

 

Slideshow of DNow pictures….double click to go to album and click on download to save any picture that you would like!

Also to view our DNow Video Competition click here. We will be adding more in the coming weeks.

Disciple Now 2011

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April 1-3, 2011

INFORMATION  ONLINE SIGNUP   VOLUNTEER

Have a question? Contact Griff at 903-744-4263

Cost: First timer rate 35$;  Regular Rate 45$,  25 each additional child.

Full and Partial scholarships available upon request.

INFORMATION

HEALTH FORM NEEDED FOR FRIDAY CHECK IN

What to bring and where to be when sheet

Host Home Groups

Dnow is open to any student currently in the 6th–12th grades.

What is Dnow? It is part sleepover, part camp for students. Each small group of like gender and age students stay in 'host homes' in our community. One of the best parts is the college/young adult leaders who come to spend time with our small groups.  This year we are studying about life themes using the movie 'to save a life'. We will have a team movie making competition, fun group games, great worship band and speaker. All of this is packed into Friday night through Sunday morning!


Summit Online Signup is now OPEN!!!

(no money needed to signup)

Dnow Signup list (thursday night)

First Name of Student Last Name of Student

landee adams

Harrison Awe

Cody Baker

Madison Barton

London Bates

Mark Boevers

Covey Bonnema

Natalia Botello

Angelica Botello

rebecca bouley

Kathryn Bowers

Cheyenne Buck

Dakota Ray Burchfield

Jon Burge

Matt Burge

Samantha Case

Shae Cather

Riley Cooper

Harold Copelin

Markus Davis

Zach Davis

Kristen Dietz

Jeffrey Dietz

Shelby Downs

Justice Duncan

Callie Dunkerson

Jaden England

Andrea Espitia

Cameron Fagan

Sarah Fagan

Collin Fagan

Nicky Fejeron

Stephen Fejeron

Ryan Folk

Sydney Gade

eddie garcia

Meagan Gibson

Lauren Gibson

haley graham

Jade Grider

Kaitlyn Griggs

garrison hall

jacob hidman

Bryce Himmelreich

Savannah Hood

Samantha Hutchison

Dalton Jones

Megan Keathly

jj kemp

Clay Kimberlin

Noah Kirk

Brady Kisner

Lexie Lauerhahs

Ashton Lay

Hannah Lopez

Maddy Marr

Madison Matheny

Alex Mayes

Molly Mayes

Connor Mayes

Will McGinnis

Annie McGinnis

Landon McLain

Lindsey McLain

Landry McLain

Jared McMakin

Molly McQuirk

Evan McQuirk

Gunner Mikulastik

Molly Mikulastik

Emma Moreno

Abby Morgan

Lane Morgan

Lane Morgan

Tyler Neill

Madi Ramer

Maci Ramer

Mackenzie Reid

Keely Rettmeier

Jacob Rettmeier

Nicola Riley

Ashley Russell

Wesley Russell

Cassie Rutledge

Raigan Servati

Emily Shannon

Ashley Shannon

Jesse Singleton

Ford Smith

Abby Smith

Hannah Smith

Nathan Smith

Kristine Solem

Lucie Spencer

John Stanley

Jesse Stephens

Caitlin Sullivan

Ashley Sun

Stephen Tarlton

Daniel Tarlton

Laura Tiedeken

CJ Tyler

Madeline Urban

Caitlin Weaver

Ashton Weber

Allyson Weber

Jake White

Mitch White

Shayna Wolfe

Dnow Signups as of 3/29 11am

Landee    Adams
Madison    Barton
Natalia    Botello
Angelica    Botello
rebecca     bouley
Dakota Ray    Burchfield
Jon    Burge
Matt    Burge
Samantha    Case
Shae    Cather
Riley    Cooper
Harold    Copelin
Zach    Davis
Markus    Davis
Jeffrey    Dietz
Callie    Dunkerson
Jaden    England
Sarah    Fagan
eddie    garcia
Meagan    Gibson
Lauren    Gibson
haley     graham
Kaitlyn    Griggs
garrison    hall
Savannah    Hood
Samantha    Hutchison
Dalton     Jones
jj    kemp
Clay    Kimberlin
Brady    Kisner
Lexie    Lauerhahs
Ashton    Lay
Annie    McGinnis
Will    McGinnis
Lindsey    McLain
Landon    McLain
Landry    McLain
Jared    McMakin
Evan    McQuirk
Molly    McQuirk
Molly    Mikulastik
Gunner    Mikulastik
Emma    Moreno
Abby    Morgan
Lane    Morgan
Maci    Ramer
Madi     Ramer
Mackenzie    Reid
Jacob    Rettmeier
Keely    Rettmeier
Wesley    Russell
Ashley    Russell
Raigan    Servati
Emily    Shannon
Ashley    Shannon
Jesse    Singleton
Nathan    Smith
Hannah    Smith
Kristine    Solem
Caitlin    Sullivan
Stephen    Tarlton
Daniel     Tarlton
Liz    Tarlton
Madeline    Urban
Brady    We;lch
Ashton    Weber
Allyson    Weber
Mitch    White
Jake    White

JH Girls Basketball pics

HOW TO DOWNLOAD,

DON’T USE RIGHT CLICK Click on the album and then above the pic that you want to download choose “download”, do not right click on pic. Some put them on their phone, facebook and most importantly send to grandma!

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