Student Ministries (Gr 6 - Gr 12)

"SHARE YOUR STORY"

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The vision for September 2011 to June 2012 is "Share Your Story." Each student has a faith story to share with those who don't have faith in Jesus. Students will be challenged in a variety of relevant ways to share their faith with their peers (no pun intended) and ask God to bring them to faith in Jesus.

Below is a quick update on LAUNCHPAD Tuesday Night's and Epicentre. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your time

Ian Peers
Student Ministries Director
ianpeers@buildingbiggerhearts.ca

LAUNCHPAD TUESDAY'S

We are resuming our Tuesday LaunchPad nights from 7-9pm every Tuesday from September 6th to December 13th.

Every Tuesday night students are challenged to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ, fellowship with one another, worship God, carry out acts of service to meet the needs of others, and learn how to share their faith story with those who don’t know God. We do this in ways that are relevant and fun for Students in Grades 6 to Grade 12.

Ultimately what we want to do is Launch Students into the Mission God has for them.

Our website will have regular updated information about each Tuesday night but there are three main items to Highlight

This Tuesday Night - September 6th is our Kick Off Night. We're playing a game called Lava Monster, Whitefire will be playing, and we've got an awesome snack courtesy of the Hatashita family.

EPICENTRE - EPICENTRE - EPICENTRE

Epicentre is an evangelism initiative that is being carried out by the Billy Graham Association of Canada and several churches across the Waterloo Region and Wellington County. The purpose of this initiative is to provide fellowship, discipleship, worship, and service opportunities that will inspire the people of these regions to transform their city for Christ.

The opportunities Epicentre provides for the students of Highview to engage discipleship, worship, fellowship, serving others and learning how to share their faith is out of this world.

My hope and prayer is that Highview will be the epicentre of change in Kitchener and that students and their families will be transformed for Christ.

There are 4 main events but several others that will be spread throughout the year. We're only going to highlight one event for now:

EVENT 1: Hallofuzion
Who: Junior & Senior Students (Grade 6-12), & Parents
Date: Friday, September 30th, 2011
Cost: $35 covers all Epicentre events. Please see “The Cost” in upcoming Parent Student Communication for explanation.
Time: 6:30/6:45pm – 10pm
Drop Off/Pick Up Location: Parents drop off and picket up at Forward Baptist Church (455 Myers Road Cambridge, ON. N1R 5S2).
What: Starfield, Mark Miller, Prayer, Worship

This is our Epicentre kickoff event. Students are going to be inspired to pray and engage their friends who don’t know Jesus.

All parents are invited to come to this event. There is a special program for parents interested in learning about Epicentre, BGEAC, and what is happening to reach the regions of Wellington Country and Waterloo Region for Jesus Christ. It will provide an opportunity to pray for your child, pray for youth who don’t know Christ, and to pray for the churches of our cities.

August 2011 Events

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THOU SHALT LAUGH

Date: Tuesday August 9, 2010
What: Students will have an opportunity to laugh along with a Christian Comedians as we watch the DVD series Thou Shalt Laugh. A BBQ and some Group Games will also be in the plans.
Who: Junior Students, Senior Students, and Young Adults
Cost: $5.00 at the door
Bring: Your own lawn chair
Who To Contact: Have questions? Call Ian at 5195897724.
Drop Off & Pick Up Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Highview Community Church 295 Highview Drive Kitchener, ON.

BUFFET

Date: Tuesday August 16, 2011
What: Students will come and have dinner at Crossroads Family Restaurant together and share stories of what God has done in them this Summer.
Who: Junior Students, Senior Students, and Young Adults
Cost: Our goal is to get the group rate. The Group Rate (which includes your drink and gratuity) is $24.50 if we get 20 people to come. But if we can’t get the group rate it will cost $17.99 for the Buffett but this does not include the drink or gratuity. Please bring $25 to cover whatever the cost will be.
Attire: Casual
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Drop Off & Pick Up: 384 Arthur Street South Elmira, Ontario, Canada N3B 2P4
Who To Contact: Have questions? Call Heidi at 2267895155
RSVP By: The RSVP date has passed. Contact Heidi to find out if there are spots left.

Wonder Jam & a BIG SUMMER UPDATE

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Wonder Jam

Date: Sat, June 25th, 2011
Arrive: 10:15am here at Highview Community Church. Departure from Highview is at 10:30am SHARP.
Departure from Canada’s Wonderland: We will leave when the concert ends at roughly 10:30-11pm. Arrival time back at Highview is undetermined due to traffic conditions. Please coordinate rides in a way that suits your family needs.
Tickets: Tickets will be given to you when you arrive at 10:15am
Food: Please bring money for food. Everything is expensive at Canada’s Wonderland. “Please note that food and drinks MAY NOT be brought into the park. Plastic bottled water is permitted” – Canada’s Wonderland Website.
Locker: $15.00. Lockers are located at the Front Gate across from Thrills are Wonderland and inside the entrance of Splash Works. The all-day rental fee for these lockers is $10, plus a $5 deposit. Guests who return the locker key will receive a refund of their $5 deposit. Canada's Wonderland assumes no liability for items in the locker. Be prepared for the possibility of carrying your bags with you if you don’t get a locker.
Canada’s Wonderland #: Please contact 9058328131 for any questions about the Canada’s Wonderland policies
Items To Bring: A hat, water, a change of clothes,
Ian’s Cell: 519-589-7724 for emergencies.

A BIG SUMMER UPDATE

Ian’s Vacation

Renee and I will be away on vacation for three weeks in July (From July 11 – August 1). If you have any questions about our Children’s Ministries or Student Ministries programs and events please contact me before July 10th or after August 1st. For the Student Ministries, there are different contact people for each of the events throughout the Summer. Please see event details for that information.

HELP THE WEATHERALLS!

The Weatherall’s are having an EPIC move and they need help!

Please call the Weatheralls and let them know if you can help between NOW and July 3rd. The earlier the BETTER!

Please contact LILLIAN for specific details (i.e. times, locations, etc) – 519-747-0294 or at lillian-church@execulink.com

There are TWO days so feel free to come to one or both.

Any amount time you can offer is appreciated!

If you can make your vehicle available it would be great to use it during the move if you can make room.

The current/old address is 620A Settlerfield Court in Waterloo.
The new address is 131 Clearwater Crescent in Waterloo

DAY 1
Date: Monday July 11th
What: Moving items from their old house to the new house
Arrive: Whenever you can! People can arrive as early as 2:30pm if they can.
The Van: The Weatheralls have the van until 10:00pm.
Dinner: Dinner will be made available.

DAY 2
Date: Wednesday July 13th
What: Moving items from a storage locker to the new house
Moving Van: The Weatheralls will have a cargo van
Arrive: Whenever you can! People can arrive as early as 2:30pm if they can.
For the Location of the Storage Locker: Lillian writes, "That is Schooner Storage on Belcan Place in Waterloo. If you Google it, the map comes up at its easy to find. It is just off Weber Street before Albert if you are travelling north on Weber."

3 SUMMER EVENTS

Summer is always a special time. It gives us all an opportunity to relax, enjoy God’s creation and all that He has for us. We have three Summer events planned. They are all intended to provide a fun time and a time to connect a little over the Summer.

Junior Students, Senior Students, and Young Adults are invited to come to all three events. The only event that requires an RSVP is Tuesday August 16th. Please see below for details.

CHILLIN’

What: We are going to start out at Marble Slab, buy ice cream, and then head over to the Waterloo Park to hang out. Students can come if they just want to hang out as well.
Who: Junior Students, Senior Students, and Young Adults
Date: Wednesday July 6, 2010
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Drop Off Time: 6:30pm
Drop Off Location: The address of Marble Slab is University Plaza, Waterloo. 158 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3E9. Phone: 519-884-1900
Pick Up Time: 9:00pm
Pick Up Location: The Lions Lagoon is in the Waterloo Park. There is parking right near this water splash pad. The address is 50 Young W, Waterloo, ON.
Cost: Bring approximately $10.00. Please call Marble Slab ahead of time if you want the specific pricing.
Who To Contact: Have questions? Call Megan at 5194981438
Alternative Arrangements: If you have any kind of allergy to the food offered at Marble Slab we will arrange for alternate food to be available.

THOU SHALT LAUGH

What: Students will have an opportunity to laugh along with a Christian Comedians as we watch the DVD series Thou Shalt Laugh. A BBQ and some Group Games will also be in the plans.
Who: Junior Students, Senior Students, and Young Adults
Cost: $5.00 at the door
Bring: Your own lawn chair
Who To Contact: Have questions? Call Ian at 5195897724.
Date: Tuesday August 9, 2010
Drop Off & Pick Up Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Highview Community Church 295 Highview Drive Kitchener, ON.

BUFFET

What: Students will come and have dinner at Crossroads Family Restaurant together and share stories of what God has done in them this Summer.
Who: Junior Students, Senior Students, and Young Adults
Cost: Our goal is to get the group rate. The Group Rate (which includes your drink and gratuity) is $24.50 if we get 20 people to come. But if we can’t get the group rate it will cost $17.99 for the Buffett but this does not include the drink or gratuity. Please bring $25 to cover whatever the cost will be.
Attire: Casual
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: Tuesday August 16, 2011
Drop Off & Pick Up: 384 Arthur Street South Elmira, Ontario, Canada N3B 2P4
Who To Contact: Have questions? Call Heidi at 2267895155
RSVP By: Please note the full name of the person(s) attending. Please email Heidi at heidibramer@hotmail.com by Sunday July 25, 2011

June & The Summer

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Key Dates:
Tues June 14th, 2011 - Final Regular Youth Group For The Season.
Sat June 25th, 2011 - Wonder Jam - arrive here at Highview right at 10:15am.

Tonight is our Final Youth Group Night for the Season. Students are asked to make prints of whatever pictures they have from youth events. We plan on worshipping, praying, having fun, and remembering all that God has done through the year.

On a personal note this year has been out of this world. It has been full of God's Awesome Sauce. It's been amazing to hear prayers from students, see them make spiritually informed decisions, walk with them week to week through the life issues they face, and just love each other in God's name. Student's lives have been transformed. Leaders have grown in there depth of love for the students. Parents have been so supportive. Highviewer's have all been great prayer warriors.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE SUMMER?

STAY TUNED

Important May Updates

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Tuesday May 17th: The topic is "Soul Cravings" for our youth night at Highview from 7-9pm
Friday, May 20th-Mon May 23rd: PITCH N PRAISE
Tuesday, May 24th: Food Bank Social Action Night. See details below
Tuesday, May 31st: Flyer deliver for the food drive that's on Friday June 3rd.

PITCH:

DROP OFF: Meet at Pitch N Praise (Braeside Camp, 110 E. River Road, Paris, ON) between 5-6pm on Friday, May 20th.
PICK UP: Please pick up on Monday, May 23rd at 12-12:30pm.
BRING: Please ONLY bring a SINGLE air mattress or foam mat! Double air mattresses don't work! Bible, pack extra warm clothing, and bring outerwear. Umbrella, rain boots, winter coat, hat, mitts, and extra blankets just in case. A snack to share. Extra money
CAN'S OF FOOD: All youth groups are going to be asked to bring cans of food for the food bank to help with the “Fill A Freight Truck” project on June 4th. All the cans that come in will go to that project as well as the local food bank of Paris, ON. Highview is actually going to play a role in helping with a cool social action station this year.

FILL A FREIGHT TRUCK:

On Friday June 3rd from 5pm-10pm Highview is doing out Love KW event for this "Fill A Freight Truck" project and collecting cans from Highview's local community. The food we collect will be brought on Saturday June 4th at 11am as our students gather at the Community Christian Reformed Church on Bleams Street to literally fill a freight truck.

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region -

Tues May 24th

Date: Tuesday May 24th
Location: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Address: 50 Alpine Court Kitchener, ON N2E 2M7
Drop Off: 5:50/6pm @ The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Pick Up: 9:00pm @ McDonald’s on 715 South Ottawa St Kitchener, ON
Cost: Bring pocket money for a snack at McDonald’s
Who: All Junior and Senior students are invited to come. We will do a head count of who is coming on Tuesday May 3rd
What: We are going to have an opportunity to be shown the Food Bank facility at Waterloo Region and sort food for the Food Bank. It is a great opportunity to give back to our community. After we are finished at the Food Bank at 8pm we are going to go down to the McDonald’s on the corner of Alpine and Ottawa to talk and share our experience together.

WONDER JAM

Tickets have been bought for Wonder Jam on June 25th. We have a NEW departure time. It's 10:30am leaving from Highview. Be here 10 minutes early (10:15am). Departure from Canada's Wonderland is after the concerts. Students will call their parents and/or whoever they have arranged a ride with when we get closer to Kitchener. Please contact Ian with any questions. Thanks!

Good Times

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God has been doing some amazing things in the lives of some new students. We have just recently had a few new students sign our "promises" that we use to keep our sense of community together as a youth group. It's awesome when that happens because it is a reflection of the fact that they care about what is happening in the youth ministry and feel they really belong.

Good times

Please see GET READY HERE MAY COMES! for all the details in May

SANCTUARY: Shannon Blake came and shared this past Tuesday about Sanctuary and all that God is doing in their church to meet the needs of the poor. We had an amazing time of worship, drama, and a great birthday cake for Starr.

PITCH: Pitch N Praise is 14 days away. It's going to be great. It's not too late to invite a friend. Contact Ian for details

FILL A FREIGHT TRUCK: On Friday June 3rd from 5pm-10pm Highview is doing out Love KW event for this "Fill A Freight Truck" project. We'll be going out to the community to do a food drive that night and then the students will bring the food on Saturday June 4th at 11am at the Community Christian Reformed Church to literally fill a freight truck. More details will be coming soon. Mark your calendars!

WONDER JAM: Tickets have been bought. That's all I have to say right now. It's going to ROCK. More fun stuff will be mentioned later but I thought I'd keep you in suspense

GET READY HERE MAY COMES!

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WHAT'S IN STORE FOR MAY?

A dynamic guest speaker on the first Tuesday of May

Getting geared up for a LARGE SCALE food drive for the hungry in our city

Worship, Exploring God's Word, Fellowship

Not Bad Eh?!

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PLUG IN?

Quick Notes:

Shannon Blake is our Guest speaker for Tuesday May 3rd. Please give her a warm welcome
The Month of May is all about the "Fill a Freight Truck" project. Each Tuesday will touch on it in some way.
Pitch N Praise is this month! Expect God to do AMAZING things. Tents are needed. Contact Ian
Please note the TIME CHANGES for youth group on May 24th and the DIFFERENT drop off and pick up locations! See below for details
May 31st is the Tuesday before the Fill A Freight Truck event on Saturday June 4th. We are going to put out flyers to our community for a food drive we are going to do as a whole church on Friday June 3rd. So, bring your running shoes because we got a lot of ground to cover!

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Detail on Events in May:

TUES, MAY 3RD: 7pm-9pm for Gr 6-12 @ Highview. We have a Guest Speaker this Tuesday! Shannon Blake is coming. She wrote a play called "Wonderful" [See Banner Below] and it is running at a church called Sanctuary in Toronto. She is coming to youth group to share with us her heart for reaching those in poverty.

TUESDAY MAY 10TH: 7pm-9pm for Gr 6-Gr 12 @ Highview. We're going to be getting geared up for the Fill A Freight Truck project.

TUESDAY MAY 17TH: 7pm-9pm for Gr 6-Gr 12 @ Highview. This Tuesday is the just before Pitch N Praise. We're going to be highlighting the "Fill A Freight Truck" station we are going to be running at Pitch this year.

PITCH N PRAISE: Friday Night to Monday Afternoon from May 20th - 23rd we are going to Paris Ontario for Pitch N Praise. It's going to be an awesome year this year. We're actually going to be leading a social action station as an elective for this weekend! Yessssss. It's not too late to register a friend! More details to come. We need tents this year! Can anyone help!

TUESDAY MAY 24TH: Right after Pitch we have an awesome Social Action/Volunteering opportunity. We're going to help the Food Bank in Kitchener with sorting out food in their main facility. Please see The Food Bank of Waterloo Region Event for IMPORTANT CHANGES and DETAILS below]

TUESDAY MAY 31ST: 7pm-9pm for Gr 6-Gr 12 @ Highview. We are likely to be doing a mass flyer distrubution this night for the "Fill A Freight Truck" project. More on this later.

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The Food Bank of Waterloo
Region Event Details

Date: Tuesday May 24th
Location: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Address: 50 Alpine Court Kitchener, ON N2E 2M7
Drop Off: 5:50/6pm @ The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Pick Up: 9:00pm @ McDonald’s on 715 South Ottawa St Kitchener, ON
Cost: Bring pocket money for a snack at McDonald’s
Who: All Junior and Senior students are invited to come. We will do a head count of who is coming on Tuesday May 3rd
What: We are going to have an opportunity to be shown the Food Bank facility at Waterloo Region and sort food for the Food Bank. It is a great opportunity to give back to our community. After we are finished at the Food Bank at 8pm we are going to go down to the McDonald’s on the corner of Alpine and Ottawa to talk and share our experience together.

The Amazing Claim

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The moment Jesus entered the grave and became alive again He had you on his heart and mind.

Yes, Jesus Christ is alive and well today.

This is what Christianity claims to be true.

Do you believe it this Easter?

Think about that.

Jesus came to earth, lived his life, was brutally beaten, nailed to a cross, and died. Isn't that the end of the story if it were anyone else?

Yes, it would be for anyone else

But for Jesus it was different.

He is the Creator of the Universe. The Alpha & Omega.

He was too strong for death to hold Him down. He rose from the grave with you in His heart and mind. He wants to birth in you new life.

Not even death could get in the way of Jesus showing how much He loves you and the world.

Love Him this Easter

Celebrate life with your family

Love the Lord Your God With All Your Heart

Bring An Empty Back Pack Tues April 19th

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ANDREW AND TARYN WE WILL MISS YOU!

This past Tuesday we had an awesome time sending Andrew and Taryn off on their new adventure with The Meeting House as they move on to a different church and Andrew starts his new position as a youth pastor. It has been a great pleasure to work with Andrew for the past few years. We ask God's blessing on their future ministry.

LAUNCH STUDENT MINISTRIES NEWS UPDATES
Check out the following news updates:

BRING YOUR BACKPACKS THIS TUESDAY!: This coming Tuesday (April 19th, 2011) bring your empty back pack! Can't tell you why yet but we will need everyone to bring it!
"WONDERFUL" ON FRIDAY APRIL 19TH: Ruth Anne and several others are going to see the play "Wonderful" by Shannon Blake in Toronto. Senior High Students are invited to go if they want too. Please see Ruth Anne for cost and transportation arrangements. This isn't a youth event but we are encouraging interested youth to go.
SPECIAL GUEST TUES MAY 3RD: Our special guest for the night is Shannon Blake from Toronto. She oversees a ministry called Sanctuary were they do some incredible things to meet the needs of the poor in their city. She's the one who wrote the play "Wonderful." Get ready to be inspired and challenged to live out your faith.
BRING FOOD CANS SUNDAY MAY 8TH: Bring food cans for the food bank on this Sunday for a special service. All cans will help with the "Fill A Freight Truck" project.
PITCH: Remember to invite friends to Pitch! It's going to be awesome! Pitch is on May 20-23. See Ian for details on cost and registration.
FOOD BANK ON TUES MAY 24TH: We are going to help sort food at the food bank from 6pm-9pm. We will start at the food bank and end the night at the nearby McDonalds. See Ian for details
TOTT FUNDRAISING UPDATE: Almost $21,000.00 was raised for Samaritan's Purse program called "Turn On The Tap." Highview placed 3rd out of 7 youth groups. We are small but mighty through God! Our original goal was to raise $3000 and we FAR EXCEEDED IT. We raised $4198.98. I'm just so proud of the youth and what God has done through them.

Turn On The Tap - This Saturday!

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Turn On The Tap
[Gr 6-Gr 12]

The event is this SATURDAY. It's going to be AWESOME!

What To Bring: Fundraising money/forms, bottle of water, a peanut-free snack for yourself

Leaders are asked to arrive at IGC for 12pm to help set up and get ready for the day

When: Saturday April 9, 2011 from 1pm-7:30pm
Registration Cost: $10 registration per student to cover costs of event. Write an individual cheque out to “Highview Community Church” with a memo saying “TOTT”
Registration Due Date: The due date has passed. See Ian if you would like to come to the event
Drop Off: 1pm at International Gospel Centre (IGC) 35 Charles Street East Kit ON. Try to car pool as much as possible!
Pick Up Location: 7:30pm @ the Morning Glory Café. 256 King Street East Kitchener, ON

What:
• We are going to start at IGC in downtown Kitchener, walk to Waterloo Town Square, and return to IGC for a rally.
• Whitefire will be playing at the rally celebration.
• Some kind of dinner (probably pizza) is going to be provided at the end. (Covered by reg cost)
• A celebration and announcements about how much money was raised.
• A Samaritan’s Purse Representative will be there to share what happens with the filters
• After the program ends, students will walk from IGC to Morning Glory (5 minute walk) and enjoy a beverage. (Covered by reg cost)

Updates: New things will be coming up about this event between now and April 9th. There are three ways you can get the latest information: 1) Visit www.buildingbiggerhearts.ca and click on the Launch Student Ministries Link, 2) Go to the Highview Student Ministries Facebook page, 3) Go to “Safe Water Challenge (Turn on the Tap)” on Facebook. If there is a change that directly impacts Highview, expect an email based on the account you record in this permission form!

Ian’s Cell: Ian’s Cell # is 519-589-7724

News Feed + Next TOTT Fundraiser (Tues March 29th)

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Quick News Feed Update

Wednesday, March 16th: Students in our Launch Student Ministries (Junior & Senior) are welcome to come during the day on Wednesday to help decorate the Lower Level of Highview for our Reptile Party on Friday. Please coordinate with Ian regarding the best time to come.
Sunday, March 20th: RIGHT AFTER church parents of the Launch Student Ministries are asked to come and join Ian Peers in the Lower Level for a brief discussion on upcoming events (i.e. TOTT, Pitch, and "Fill a Freight Truck," and WonderJam)
Turn On The Tap Fundraising: It is going really well! God is really blessing us. The "Living Water @ Grandview Baptist" event went very well. $600 came in for TOTT that will help all the students of Highview in their fundraising. Praise God for His provision! We're so thankful for Grandview's help.
Students TOTT "Bottom Line": Students will be getting an update on what their "bottom line" as of Tuesday March 22nd. This will include an update from them about how much money they have raised. It will also include an update from the leaders about how much money came in from Grandview and the March Break Reptile Party toward their TOTT totals. Students are getting help with their goal but we want to encourage them to keep going!

Upcoming Fundraiser - Tues March 29th

The Lightbright Night - DJ Dance Party

Location: Highview Community Church
Address: 295 Highview Drive Kitchener ON
DJ: Ricky Luxton
Date: Tues, March 29th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: $5.00 (or more if you want too) at the door
Purpose: Fundraiser for Turn On The Tap + Dance to awesome DJ Music
Bring: Wear neon clothes, Bottle of water with your name marked on it, $5 (or more), a friend, deodorant, your groove
Theme: Creativity
Questions? Contact Ian Peers at ianpeers@buildingbiggerhearts.ca
All the money that comes in will go against all the students "bottom line" fundraising amount

Living Water @ Grandview Baptist Church

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JESUS IS OUR LIVING WATER

Please not the TIME of the event

Be sure to bring EXTRA CLOTHES because there is a good chance

you will get WET in some of the group games

PARENTS drop off and pick up at Grandview.

Theme: Jesus is our Living Water (John 4)
Location: Grandview Baptist Church
Address: 250 Old Chicopee Drive Kitchener Ontario N2A 4J2
Date: Sunday March 6th
Time: 6pm-9pm.

Elements:
Whitefire Band is performing
Launch Student Ministries Band is performing
All students are to bring a donation for Turn On The Tap
No set amount is required for donation
Large Scale Group Games
Chapman's Ice Cream + Toppings
Bring extra clothes

Imagine Your Life Without Any Access to Clean Drinking Water?

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Turn On The Tap

Imagine not being able to access clean drinking water for one day. What impact would that make on your life? It would be PROFOUND. Now imagine that this is your entire life.

Turn On The Tap is all about helping families in this situation. They have no access to clean drinking water and it they are suffering because of it.

We can help.

Some details of the Turn On The Tap project are still being worked on. Please check this blog for updates

Here is what we know

The date of the event is Saturday April 9th
Students can be part of this project if they raise $50
Each Student is challenged to raise $100
For $100 we can buy one whole clean water filter for families in the world (like in Haiti) who desperately need clean drinking water.
This project is a collection of youth groups in the region working together to raise $10,000
The project is in collaboration with Samaritans Purse. They are the ones who distribute the filters.
We are going to do a walk from IGC in Downtown Kitchener, walk along King Street to Waterloo Town Square, pick up water jugs in teams, and walk back to IGC for our celebration of all that God has done through this project.
Students will be given Turn On the Tap t-shirts to wear for the walk and promote awareness about the program
There are several needs we have: People to help count the finances as they come in on the Saturday, Event Coordinators on the day, people to supply water for students as needed, etc, etc. Contact Ian for more details

Epicentre - A Word to Get Familiar With

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EPICENTRE is on my tongue lately!

And it will be for a while.

Keep reading to find out.

WINTER RETREAT REPORT: I have heard nothing but good from the leaders and students about what happened at the Winter Retreat. I am so thankful for the many ways that several Highviewers helped make this happen. I am also very thankful for the support of my family as I couldn't attend! So many people helped with making important phone calls, shopping, leading the students, and spiritually making an impact on the youth. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

YOUTH SERVICE - JAN 30TH: A big THANK YOU to all the students for the many ways they influenced and led the service on Sunday January 30th. You all did an amazing job communicating the meaning of the Promises we have made in the Launch Highview Student Ministries. Also, a big THANK YOU to the leaders who all played a major part in making this service happen. THANK YOU also to the parents for the many ways you supported this work as well. It truly was a collaborative effort!

EPICENTRE: This is a word you are going to hear the students talking about in the near future. Epicentre is a collaborative effort with the Billy Graham Association of Canada and several youth groups in the Guelp, Waterloo, Kitchener, and Cambridge regions. It is the biggest thing I have ever been a part of as a Director of Student Ministries. What is it? It is a large scale evangelism training and outreach initiative. Highview Community Church is going to be a sponsor church for this initiative and the Launch Student Ministries is going to play a key role in making the phases of this initiative go forward. Stay tuned for more details.

Right Around the Corner

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We have so many exciting things right around the corner.

January is a month where God is really calling us to celebrate all that He has done in and through the students. God led us to develop promises that form the basis of our community in the youth group and it is awesome to see what He has done through them in our lives.

Sunday January 30th: The youth are leading the worship service on Sunday January 30th. The ideas are coming together and we are starting to get excited! We have video, drama, music, and awesome challenges for the day planned. What a way to celebrate what God has been doing through the students by the promises we have made to each other as a youth group

Winter Retreat: It's right around the corner! So many exciting things planned. Please pray for God to move through the hearts of the youth and the leaders.

God Has In Store Great Things

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God has great things in store for the Launch Student Ministries. There are so many amazing things that God has brought to our attention. Please check the blog regularly for details.

JANUARY 2011:

Permission forms and cheques are due next Tuesday night (Jan 11) for the Winter Retreat/Snow Camp. This includes the friends of the students in Highview.
The students in Launch Student Ministries have been asked to lead the worship service on January 30th. We'll be talking about promises we have made as a youth group and their impact on how they are developing community among us.

TURN ON THE TAP: Launch Student Ministries is linking with several other youth groups in the area to raise $10,000 for 100 water filters that will go to families in desparate need of clean water. The event takes place on Saturday April 9th but we have a lot to do to prepare for the event. Each student in Highview is being challenged to raise $50-$100 for their 8km walk. Donation forms are available. Please contact Ian for further details.

PARENT CONNECTION: Once and a while the Launch Student Ministries is going to ask the parents to come to a youth night for the first 10 minutes of youth group to have an opportunity to connect with the Student Ministries Director (Ian Peers) about upcoming youth initiatives. We did this last Tuesday night. The main feature of this connecting point is to provide a package of permission forms for upcoming events in a 3 month block. This will help eliminate permission forms going out at different times and create a better communication structure. This parent connection night is also to help answer questions and discover ways we can all be praying for what God is doing in our midst. Please stay posted as to when the next "Parent Connection" is going to be.

Thank You Parents, Leaders, and Students

2010-12-17T13:01:00.000-05:00

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

2010-12-10T07:54:00.002-05:00

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

2010-12-02T17:09:00.000-05:00

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"

2010-11-24T15:57:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-20T12:16:00.001-05:00

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

2010-11-12T11:15:00.001-05:00

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)

2010-11-09T10:42:00.001-05:00

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

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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

2010-10-13T16:14:00.002-04:00

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

2010-10-06T14:21:00.001-04:00

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

2010-10-01T14:29:00.006-04:00

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

2010-09-20T12:51:00.000-04:00

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

2010-09-16T21:03:00.000-04:00

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

2010-09-09T09:58:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-24T15:25:00.000-04:00

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

2010-06-04T11:14:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-28T12:36:00.000-04:00

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)

2010-05-18T15:07:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-06T15:43:00.003-04:00

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

Pitch - Money is due FRIDAY, April 30th

2010-04-19T15:35:00.000-04:00

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

2010-04-19T14:59:00.000-04:00

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!

2010-04-16T10:03:00.003-04:00

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!

2010-04-13T11:31:00.001-04:00

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!

April Calandar...(Click to Enlarge)

2010-04-08T12:19:00.003-04:00

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Youth Worship Night Coming Up!

2010-04-07T14:37:00.000-04:00

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!

2010-04-07T14:17:00.001-04:00

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!

2010-04-06T16:12:00.000-04:00

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?

2010-03-26T14:52:00.005-04:00

· 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

2010-03-25T15:34:00.001-04:00

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.