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.