Thank You Parents, Leaders, and Students

THANK YOU

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the parents who enable their students to participate in all that God is doing in the student ministries here at Highview. You all love your children so much and it is such a priviledge to serve you and your family.

Thank you youth leaders for all you do to help with student ministries. You help out every Tuesday and that is an amazing thing in itself. You all have the passion and desire to seek God's will and I really enjoy serving God with you

Students - you guys ROCK! God has poured some awesome sauce all over the youth ministry and we are so thankful for it.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope that your time off school is fun.

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• Stay tuned for details on the Winter Retreat/Snow Camp coming up in January.
• Please be praying for the youth service as well on January 30th. We get an opportunity to share what God is doing in the youth ministry through our promises
• Expect more updates next week before Christmas comes!

Update + Christmas Banquet

OCC UPDATE

The Operation Christmas Child sorting centre went well on Wednesday night. We had 13 people involved in total and we participated in helping process over 5000 gifts on our shift. It was an awesome time of serving God and remembering the children who will get these gifts.

CHRISTMAS BANQUET

Today! [Friday, Dec 10th, 2010]

What: Celebrate Christmas. A Gft to All the Students. A Night of Fun.
Location: 145 Lincoln Road Waterloo Ontario.
Gift Game: Bring a dollar store gift OR an item from your house. Wrap it in Christmas paper. Needed for a group game.

TACKY-ELVIS-CHICKEN WING NIGHT

Tuesday December 14th, 2010

The Launch Student Ministries is celebrating Christmas a little differently this year.

Prizes are available to those who a) wear the tackiest Christmas outfit or jewelry, b) the best Elvis voice impersonation, c) the best Elvis side burns [real or fake], d) the best Elvis moves. Click this "link" for more info on the cool prizes.

Important Changes & Info for December

Quick Update

• There is NO youth this coming Tuesday night
• Launch Student Ministries is going to the OCC sorting centre on Wed Dec 8th from 6:45pm-9:30pm.
• Please see important ADDRESS CHANGE below for the OCC sorting centre
• IMPORTANT Christmas Banquet info below about inviting friends and the need for Christmas gifts for a group game. Please take a second to read
• See below for the list of prizes available for our Tacky-Elvis-Christmas-Chicken Wing night

[KEEP READING FOR MORE DETAILS]

OCC ADDRESS UPDATE
[Please Read!!!]

We have an important update for you! The address we gave you for the OCC sorting centre is incorrect.
THE CORRECT ADDRESS is 580 Weber Street North in Waterloo, ON.

It is anticipated that there will be a lot of people at the centre so Ian will have his cell phone with him on the night if you need to reach him.

519-589-7724

CHRISTMAS BANQUET

Friends: There was a little confusion about inviting friends and the banquet. Friends for the banquet are free but they will need a registration form. Please let me know if you plan on bringing a friend by Sunday, December 5th. Ian can email the permission form if needed.

A Gift Game: We are going to play a gift game. EVERY student is asked to bring a dollar store item and/or an item found around their home [with parental permission of course! LOL] that will be wrapped in Christmas paper. There will be a designated spot at LRC to put your contribution.

TACKY-ELVIS-CHICKEN WING NIGHT

We're going to briefly talk about how Jesus' resurrection is nothing like the claim that Elvis is still alive and asking question, "The King came once - Is the King coming back?" You bet ya! But it will not be the hip swinging Elvis. It's going to be Jesus the Lord of Lords and King of Kings.

Prizes are available to those with the tackiest Christmas outfit, the best Elvis voice impersonation, the best Elvis side burns (real or fake), and the best Elvis moves.

Here are the prizes.

#1 Prize: $25.00 iTunes Gift Card
#2 Prize: $15.00 iTunes Gift Card
#3 Prize: Three $5.00 Starbucks Cards to be spread out to three people
#4 Prize: Three $5.00 Tim Hortons Cards to be spread out to three people


Friends are welcome!

The SNACK?

You guessed it! CHICKEN WINGS!!!!!

Putting the "Awesome" in "Awesome Sauce"

A Few Things to Celebrate

• 12 Operation Christmas Child Boxes were donated to Samaritan's Purse from the students and their families.
• Lots of Students are signed up to go to the Operation Christmas Child sorting centre on Wed, Dec 8th to help sort out the toys that are going to be shipped around the world for kids in need.
• Prayer is rising up to God from the hearts of our Students
• God has put the "awesome" in "awesome sauce"

1. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30TH

This Tuesday is the final due date for the permission/registration form for the Christmas Banquet held at Lincoln Road Chapel. It costs $5.00 for Highviewers. Free for friends. Parents pick up and drop off at Lincoln Road Chapel @ 145 Lincoln Road, Waterloo, ON. Email Ian if you need the form!

2. DECEMBER CALENDAR

The calendar is HUGELY important for December because youth is not happening every Tuesday night as it usually does throughout the year. We've had to change the calendar a little in light of special events and the Christmas Season.

For details and registration forms contact ianpeers@buildingbiggerhearts.ca

• Tuesday, December 7th: No youth program at Highview
• Wednesday, December 8th: We are going to the Operation Christmas Child sorting centre. Registration form required
• Friday, December 10th: Christmas Banquet at Lincoln Road Chapel. Cost is $5.00. Free for friends. Registration form required.
• Tuesday, December 14th: Youth Service. The night will be a "Tacky-Elvis Christmas night." Students will get prizes for the most tacky Christmas things they wear on this night. Students will also get points for the best Elvis voice impersonation, best Elvis fake or real side burns, and best Elvis moves
• Tuesday: December 21st: No youth service. We return on January 4th, 2011
• Tuesday, December 28th: No youth service. We return on January 4th, 2011

3. WINTER RETREAT

Permission Forms will be available this coming Tuesday. Please hand in your form as soon as you can. Don't forget to get forms to your friends as well!

It's going to be an amazing retreat!

OCC + the Christmas Banquet

Please stay tuned to find out how many OCC boxes are being donated. Also, stay tuned for how many students are going to the OCC sorting centre on Wednesday December 8th. There might be possibilities for parents or other adults to join in. Ian will be in contact with you if there are spots available. Another important thing to mention is Tuesday Nov. 30th. This is the due date for the Christmas Banquet being held at Lincoln Road Chapel. The banquet is for Grade 6-12, Cost is $5.00, friends are free, volunteers are still needed in the kitchen to help with the cooking.

This Coming Tuesday Night + A New Calendar

This coming Tuesday is important! You are going to want to check out the info about what is happening this coming Tuesday night for sure!!!

Please see the following post "Operation Christmas Child, Christmas Banquet, Winter Retreat (2010)" for details on the following information:

• Nov 16th the OCC gifts are due. Boxes are provided. Assembly of boxes will happen during youth night
• Nov 16th is the due date for the OCC Permission Forms. Launch Student Ministries is going to the sorting centre for OCC on Wed Dec 8th. Extra permission forms can be made available on the night of Nov 16th if parents can only fill them out on that night. The whole form needs to be filled out even if you have provided the information on a previous permission form.
• MORE THINGS ARE HAPPENING: Please see the blog "Operation Christmas Child, Christmas Banquet, Winter Retreat (2010)" for more details

On a personal note, I will not be at youth group this coming Tuesday night (Nov 16th, 2010). I will be away from November 15th -21st for a week off. The Launch Student Ministries Leadership Team (Starr, Matt, Heidi, Megan, and Andrew) are leading the night. Please contact them for further questions about the night. You can also contact Emily for administrative questions.

CALENDAR

There is a new calendar posted on the corkboard in the Lower Level of the church that captures all the events, programs, due dates, and other important information for the Children & Student Ministries.

There are now two places where you can get info: 1) This blog which usually has more detail and 2) The Calendar at the church

The calendar is regularly updated on Fridays so I recommend to check it out every Sunday before you head upstairs for the service!

Operation Christmas Child, Christmas Banquet, Winter Retreat (2010)

TUESDAY,  NOVEMBER 16

• Students are to bring their Operation Christmas Child (OCC) items. Boxes provided. Assembly of boxes will happen on this night
• Permission Forms are due on this date for those wanting to go to the OCC sorting centre on Wed Dec 8th
• Need Details? See below and/or contact Ian Peers

OCC SORTING CENTRE

Permission Forms Due [Tues Nov 16]:

The students are going to go to the Operation Christmas Child sorting centre on Wednesday December 8th. Please note that the permission forms for the Operation Christmas Child Outreach are due on Tuesday November 16th. The permission forms need to be filled out in full for your student to attend and they have all the details as to location, time, etc. Please contact Ian if you didn’t get a permission form

CHRISTMAS BANQUET

Permission Forms Due [Tues, Nov 30]:

• Highview is joining with Lincoln Road Chapel for a Christmas Banquet on Friday December 10th.
• On Tuesday, November 30th the permission forms for the Christmas Banquet are due.
• Cost is $5 for Highviewers. Free for friends
• 6pm Punch. 6:30pm Dinner Starts. Ends at 10pm.
• Pick Up and Drop Off at LRC
• Please see your mailboxes this Sunday for info and permission forms for details.
• HELP IS NEEDED: We need a couple of adults to help in the Kitchen from 1pm-6pm on this Friday. Please contact Ian for details.

LOOKING AHEAD

[Winter Retreat]

• On January 21st – 23rd we are joining with Lincoln Road Chapel for a Winter Retreat at the Conestoga Bible Camp.
• Cost: $80.00
• HELP IS NEEDED: We are lowering the cost of the camp this year but we need adults to help in the kitchen for meals. Contact Ian if you can help
• Friends: This retreat will provide the students with a perfect opportunity to invite friends who are thinking about spiritual things or are seeking God.
• Please check the church website for more details as they coming.

November Calendar Info

ARTICLE ONE TONIGHT: The concert is on tonight. Don't forget to bring a little extra cash if you want to buy a snack. I imagine there will be a merchandise table so that is another reason to bring a little extra money.

CALENDAR: This Sunday be sure to check the cork board in the Lower Level for a new calendar that captures everything going on for Children & Student Ministries in November. If you want a print out of the calendar please email Ian

FUEL: The students are doing FUEL every Tuesday night. We take the topics and main Bible Passages and re-explore what was discovered on Sunday. Students go into small groups and go through the key text from the previous Sunday and a) Read, b) Reflect, c) Respond, d) Rest, and e) Resolve.


OCC Boxes. On Tuesday, November 16th students are to bring their bag of items for their Operation Christmas Child boxes. Each student or sibling group was asked to donate the supplies to fill a box. The boxes will be assembled on Nov 16th.

OCC Permission Forms Due Tues Nov 16: The students are going to go to the Operation Christmas Child sorting centre on Wednesday December 8th. Please note that the permission forms for the Operation Christmas Child Outreach are due on Tuesday November 16th. The permission forms need to be filled out in full for your student to attend. Please contact Ian if you didn’t get a permission form

Christmas Banquet Permission Forms Due Nov 30: Highview is joining with Lincoln Road Chapel for a Christmas Banquet on Friday December 10th. On Tuesday, November 30th the permission forms for the Christmas Banquet are due. Please see your mailboxes this Sunday for info and permission forms for details.

Looking Ahead: On January 21st – 23rd we are joining with Lincoln Road Chapel for a Winter Retreat at the Conestoga Bible Camp. This retreat will provide the students with a perfect opportunity to invite friends who are thinking about spiritual things or are seeking God. Please check the church website for more details as they coming.

Things Youth Need to Know for Oct 19-2010

1. Elvis Theme: Originally we were going to have the Elvis Theme night for Oct 19th but we are postponing it to October 26th. We need time to sign everyone up and find out what they want to do!

2. Operation Christmas Child Box: Take part in donating a box of items that would be given to children in poverty around the globe. The rough cost is $10-15. The due date for your items would be Tuesday November 16th. Bring your items in a plastic bag and we’ll make sure the boxes are there so you can assemble them on Nov 16th. Let us know next Tuesday (Oct 19th) if you want to help with this!

3. Operation Christmas Child Sorting Centre: We would like to book our Launch Student Ministries in to help with the sorting of the gifts for Friday December 3rd or December 10th. We need to know right away if you would want to do this. We can only accept youth 14 years old or older and we need an adult ratio of 1:5 to pull this off. So, let us know by next Tuesday (Oct 19th)

4. Pennies: Don’t forget to bring your loose change every Tuesday. Pennies can go in the water jug for us to count each month. By the end of the school year we’re going to decide where all the money goes! Other loose change can go into the offering box for other youth group purposes.

Spiritual Gifts, Encouragement Cards, Elvis Groups, Pennies, Article One

Spiritual Gifts Inventory:

Please look for an email from Ian that will have two documents called "Spiritual Gifts Inventory Part 1" and "Spiritual Gifts Inventory Part 2". Fill out both forms and make sure your name is on both. If you have already done this form before, we’d ask that you do it again for us! Bring in the form for our next youth group on Tuesday Oct 12th

If you do this Spiritual Gifts Inventory before you arrive at youth group you’ll help save us a lot of time!

Encouragement Card:

Take a recipe card or a scrap piece of paper and write an encouragement card to another youth in the youth group. Look for ways to encourage another youth in the youth group that isn’t a really close friend to you. Think about the past few youth group nights and the things they have done. I can guarantee you will be able to find something to encourage another student about.

Bring your encouragement card this coming youth group on Tuesday Oct 12th. Don’t come empty handed! Encourage someone!
Youth are asked to encourage other youth

Leaders can encourage another leader or a youth.

If you want to write more than one, GO AHEAD!

Elvis Groups:

This coming Tuesday night get ready to sign up for your Elvis Contest Contribution! You can sign up solo or as a group. Here are the categories – a) Best Side Burns [fake or real], b) Best Elvis Costume, c) Best Elvis Moves, d) Best Elvis Voice Impersonation.

Remember we are going to be looking into the question of whether or not Elvis is alive or not. Some people think that the claim that Jesus is living is the same as saying Elvis is still alive. Are they right or are they wrong? We’re going to look at 1 Corinthians 15 to find out.

Pennies:

Don’t forget to bring pennies for the water jug. We’re going to fill it up throughout the year, count how much we’ve raised, and decide on what charity to give it too!

Article One Concert:

Please look for an email from Ian about the Article One Concert Registration Form. Bring the Form and Money for this coming Tuesday night!

Starr & Matt, Tues-Oct 5th, Pennies, & Elvis

Before you read anything below we'd like to say a big CONGRAT's to Starr & Matt on their Engagement. We're totally pumped in the Student Ministries for their commitment to each other and to the Lord. They are an amazing couple.

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For this coming Tuesday (Oct 5th) bring:

• Your Talents to Display
• A Friend
• Pennies for our New Donation Idea
• Reg From and $10 for the Article One Concert on Fri Nov 5th
• Family Chat: Parents and Adults will be upstairs for the Family Chat on this night. The time frame for youth is still 7pm-9pm
  

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Razor Sharp Questions: We are continuing in our theme of Razor Sharp Questions this Tuesday. We're going to take a look at Paul's questions to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts. If you have faith in Jesus, He has given you a gift to use for His purposes. Did you know that? Are you aware of what your spiritual gifts are? Let's begin the exploration this Tuesday night.


Pennies: Bring your pennies every Tuesday and we will count them up each month. At the end of the year we'll decide where the money goes. There will be a few ideas. If you have any, please let us know

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Elvis & Jesus' Resurrection

On Tues Oct 19th we are going to ask the question "Is Elvis Alive?" Answering this question will end our series on Razor Sharp Questions. We're going to dive into the questions Paul asked of the Corinthians about Jesus resurrection. Did you know that some people out there think that the claim that Jesus is still alive is the same claim that Elvis is still alive? How would you respond if you were asked this question?

Don't forget our contest as well. You can go it alone on any one of these or go solo. Whatever you do, come ready to "be" Elvis. Prizes will be awarded for the:
a) Best Side Burns (fake or real),
b) Best Elvis Costume,
c) Best Elvis Moves,
d) and Best Elvis Voice Impersonation

Youth Reminder about Tuesday Sept 21st

REMINDER:


We have Youth (Jr&Sr) TOMORROW, Tuesday September 21.



Trading Post: Bring 5 tradable items and a friend to youth night TOMORROW. Make sure your friends bring 5 items they can trade as well! Our B.H.A.G [Big Hairy Audacious Goal] is to have 60-100 students at this event. Two unknown people are going to get a pie in the face as well courtesy of the survivors from the lava monster game we played at the youth kick off night. :D



Razor Sharp Questions: Read 1 Corinthians chapter 1 and 2 in your Bibles before Tuesday September 21st (TOMORROW). We're going to explore a few different questions found in this letter to the Corinthians that have the ability to change your life and the life of the youth group. This is going to be our theme for the next few weeks.

Important Launch Student Ministry News

Here are some newsy items

1. JR Pitch: The buzz about JR Pitch got really quiet over the past week or so. For a variety of reasons Highview's Launch Student Ministries will not be attending JR Pitch this year. Hopefully next year! We're going to take a look at joining in on a youth concert coming up in November as a possible substitute. Stay tuned for details.

2. Youth Kick Off Night: We had an amazing time on Tuesday, September 14th. All I can say is "Lava Monster." If you were there, you know exactly what I'm talkin' about. The big spiritual question we asked is "What am I expecting God to do in the youth group this year?" What would you answer?

3. Trading Post: Bring 5 tradable items and a friend to our upcoming youth night. Make sure your friends bring 5 items they can trade as well! Our B.H.A.G is to have 60-100 students at this event.  Two unknown people are going to get a pie in the face as well courtesy of the survivors from the lava monster game we played at the youth kick off night.

4. Razor Sharp Questions: Read 1 Corinthians chapter 1 and 2 in your Bibles before Tuesday September 21st. We're going to explore a few different questions found in this letter to the Corinthians that have the ability to change your life and the life of the youth group.  This is going to be our theme for the next few weeks.

YOUTH KICK OFF NIGHT + JR PITCH Info

YOUTH KICK OFF NIGHT

(JR & SR)

Date: Tuesday, September 14th
Time: 7pm-9pm
What: Worship, Pizza, Games, Fun

• Bring two dollars for pizza!
• Kickin’ the year off with some worship, pizza, and hangin’ out.
• Bring a friend
• Discussion Topic: Highview Youth Group Promises
• Come and have fun with some group games
• Don't forget to bring your JR Pitch Reg Form & Cheque if you are in Grade 6-9

JR PITCH

(Gr 6-9)

There is lots of buzz about JR Pitch this year! If your child is in Grade 6-9, check out the details below for how to get plugged into JR Pitch!

JR Pitch is one of the premier events for Junior Highs in Ontario, drawing hundreds of students and leaders together for a weekend of sports, games, music and life-changing messages. We meet at Stayner Camp in the town of Stayner, Ontario.

Date: September 24th - 26th
Who: Grade 6-9
Early Registration Fee: $64.00 if registered by September 17th (includes meals, program, accommodation Friday to Monday), $76.00 if registered after September 17th. Cheques made out to "Highview Community Church"
Departure/Arrival Times: To Be Determined - Stay Tuned
What: Check out http://www.jrpitch.com/ for details about activities
Reg Form: If you need a registration form please go to www.jrpitch.com and look at the left hand panel for "Forms & Applications." Click on the link that says "Individual Registration Form" to print your copy

To get the Early Bird Rate be sure to bring your registration forms in Sunday September 12th or at our Youth Kick Off Night on Tuesday September 15th

Bingemans Water Park (JR & SR) - Tuesday, July 6

Please join us at Bingemans Water Park on Tuesday, July 6 from 11am-5pm.  Parents pick up and drop off at Bingemans. Cost: 12 & up: $26.00; 11 & under: $23.00. Please remember to pack your lunch and snacks and/or bring money for food. Bring: towel, swim-suit, sun block, water bottle. Submit money & forms to Box 51 by Sunday, July 4th or parents can pay admission when you arrive at the park.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Youth Grad Party - Tuesday, June 15th

We are excited to celebrate with our grads on Tuesday, June 15th from 7-9pm at Highview.  All students and parents are invited to join us.  We'll be having a short ceremony, prizes, and a potluck.  We'll also be having live music from the band White Fire.  You won't want to miss this awesome night!

June Youth Nights

In light of our "trial-run" in April and feedback from the students we will be doing something a little different in June and in the upcoming fall season. 

Please join us for Combined JR & SR Youth Nights every Tuesday from 7-9pm at Highview.  Come for fun games, great food, and Bible lessons/discussions.

JR & SR Youth TONIGHT (Tues. May 18)

The Juniors (Grade 6-8) and Seniors (Grade 9-12) are having a combined Youth Night Tonight from 6:30-8:30pm.  We'll be walking over to Waldau Woods to bring youth group to our community. We'll be having live music, playing games, having great food, and hearing from God's Word.  Invite your friends!!

EARTHFEST 2010: May 7 & 8 - CANCELLED

Unfortunately EARTHFEST is cancelled due to poor weather.  Stay tuned for a future date!

Pitch - Money is due FRIDAY, April 30th

Please make sure your forms & money are in by FRIDAY, April 30th NOT Sunday.  If you don't get it in by Friday, April 30th you will be charged the late rate of $109.  Click on Pitch and Praise for more weekend details.

SR LaunchPad - Tuesday, April 20

Join us for SR LaunchPad this Tuesday, April 20th from 6:30-9pm.  We'll be playing games and then getting into our Guys & Girls Bible Studies.

30 Hour Famine - Donate Online!

We are doing the 30 Hour Famine April 23 -24.  Together we can save lives!  Please sponsor us for the 30 Hour Famine online at: Renee's Famine Profile 

SR Social Action TONIGHT!

SR Social Action Night is TONIGHT (Tuesday, April 13) from 6:30-9pm.  In preparation for our Spring Food Drive for the Food Bank we'll be delivering flyers in our community to let our neighbours know we're coming for their canned goods on the Saturday of the 30 HR Famine. Hope to see you tonight!

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Youth Worship Night Coming Up!

There is a Youth Worship Night happening this Sunday, April 11th from 7-8:30pm.  All Junior & Senior students are invited to come! Check out Isaiah 12:5 for the theme of the night.

Junior LaunchPad TONIGHT!

Junior LaunchPad is TONIGHT (Wed. Apr. 7) from 6:30-9pm. We'll be doing an Easter Egg Hunt and playing some other fun "Egg" Games. Then we'll get into our Bible lesson and activities.  Can't wait to see you there!

Senior LaunchPad TONIGHT!

Senior LaunchPad is TONIGHT from 6:30-9pm. We'll be playing some fun "Egg" Games and then getting into our Guys/Girls Bible Studies.  Look forward to seeing you soon!

What's Happening in April?

· Seniors (Grade 9-12) meet every Tuesday from 6:30-9pm.
· Juniors (Grade 6-8) meet every Wednesday from 6:30-9pm.

LaunchPads: Through Bible Studies and discussions…students are inspired to realize who God is and who he has created them to be.


Social Action: Through Service Projects…students are equipped with skills that enable them to serve and reach out to those in need in our community.

Parties: Through Social Events…students are encouraged to invite their friends to hang out, have fun, and build community.

30 Hour Famine - JR & SR Event

Friday, April 23 & 24

Start fundraising TODAY! Remember to create an account at http://www.famine.ca/ so people can sponsor you online! If you don't have your registration package, make sure to contact Renee at reneepeers@hotmail.com.