White Water Rafting

Who - Senior High Students
When - August 23-25
Why - Fun
How - $140.00 per person (start saving now and you only have to save $12/week)
Where - The Kennebec through Windfall Rafting and Moose River Outpost in Jackman


Mark your calendars and start saving your pennies

Thanksgiving Baskets

One month from now is Black Friday!  Crazy thought.  In one month Thanksgiving will have come and gone, and millions of Americans will be focused on saving a buck on stuff they want, or want to give.

But we won't let Thanksgiving pass by without remembering those in need.

The Saturday the 17th, we will be collecting and distributing Thanksgiving baskets, full of all the essentials for a traditional holiday feast.  Last year we planned to donate to 4 families in need, but we collected enough to bless 10.  This year we are planning to bless 10, but excited to see what God will do.

Do you know of a family who could use a little extra this Thanksgiving?  If so let me know.  Last year we had more baskets than names of families in need.  This year I would love to be able to make sure that everything that is donated goes to those who need it most.  (This year if we have more donations than needy families we will donate the excess items to Manna Ministries.)

If you are a teen, who participates in 24/7, it is time to start planing ahead.  Ask friends and neighbors to have some items on hand to donate on the afternoon of the 17th.  We will split into teams and collect the items, then come back to the church gym to package them up, before heading back out to drop them off.

Items to be collected include:

Turkeys
Stuffing
Potatos (or mashed potato flakes)
Canned vegetables (Corn, green beans, carrots)
Cranberry sauce
Squash
Pumpkin Pie Filing
Graham Cracker Crusts
Dry drink mix (like lemonade or ice tea)
Chocolate Pudding (for chocolate cream pie)
Homemade items, like jams, apple sauce or pickles
Turkey gravy mix

The team that collects the most baskets will get a gift card for a feast of their own.

Schedule Change and Update

A new school year means we are all a little older and hopefully getting a little wiser.  As your youth ministry team gets better at working together hopefully we get a little wiser too! 

Here is run down on a few things that being 'refined' at 24/7.

1. Schedule.  We are going to start at 5:30 instead of 6:00.  We will still get done at 8:00.

2. Small Groups. After a combined Jr. & Sr. High time of food, fun and fellowship, we will be splitting into small group for our weekly Bible Studies. Each Small group will last 8 weeks, and will discuss a particular topic or passage of scripture.  This will allow us to focus on things that are relevant to your life, rather than trying to find one topic that will reach everyone from 6-12th grade. 

For some small groups you'll have options of which one you pick.  Others will have restrictions, like, Senior High only, Jr. High only, Girls only or Guys only.

Your first Choices will be:

"Christianity 101"

"Purity" - Girls only

"Be a Man" - Guys only

NOTE:  The youth ministry team reserves the right to 'assign' you to the group that we think will best meet your spiritual needs. This is just a precaution, because (using sarcastic voice) we know that no one in our  youth group would EVER choose what group to be in just because of which friends are going to that group. (end Sarcasm)

3. Youth Group on Facebook.  We have a group on facebook and it is a great place for you to find out the details about upcoming events, and stay connected with friends.  If you are on facebook, and are not already a member of that group but want the details, message me, and let me know.  If you are not on facebook, don't worry, I'll have all of the same info here on the Blog.

4. Announcements.  Mom and Dad, this one is for you.  The last 15 minutes of each Saturday Night 24/7 will be set aside for announcements about upcoming or events or ongoing projects.  Please feel free to pop in and join us, so that you'll be well informed.

5. Bible Study.  We are opening our Wednesday afternoon Bible to all Sr. High Students who would like to attend.  We meet from 3:30 - 4:30 every Wednesday.  We go verse by verse through the Bible and pray for each other.   We are currently studying the book of John, and will be starting chapter 8 this week. 
WARNING: If you come, you'll be expected to do the following: Read out loud, Pray out loud, Ask questions when you don't understand something, and Share your thoughts and experiences.

6. Drama. We had a blast with the drama team this summer, and we have lots of opportunities to do more, both here at CBC and hopefully elsewhere.  If we have enough interested students (meaning 4 or more) we will start a weekly Drama team, Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30.  Call, Text or E-mail Charlie if you are interested.

Summer Schedule

Hey Guys, here is a heads up on the summer Schedule

July 18th - 3-6pm ~ Skit Practice 
               & 4-5 pm New Believer's Small Group
July 21st - 10am-4pm ~ Trenton Ropes Course
July 24th - Time 4-6 PM ~ Roller Skating (FAMILIES WELCOME) free unless you want to rent blades or play laser tag.
July 25th - 3-6pm ~ Skit Practice 
               & 4-5 pm New Believer's Small Group
July 29 - Aug 3 ~ Service Project - River of Life Camp 
August 7th 6-8pm ~ Youth Group
August 8th 3-6pm ~ Skit Practice 
                & 4-5 pm New Believer's Small Group
August 13-17 - 6-8pm ~ Service Project -Vacation Bible School
August 21st - 6-8pm ~ 9am - 4pm Green Lake
August 22nd - 4-5pm ~ New Believer's Small Group
August 24th-26th ~ White Water Rafting CANCELED
August 28th - 6-8pm ~ Youth Group
August 29th - 4-5pm ~ New Believer's Small Group


We will resume our regular - Saturday Youth Group Schedule on September 8th


I will be putting up specific posts with the details on each event soon.