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We are so blessed to have you with us at Tates Creek Christian Church. Whether you are a parent, student, guest, or long time member it is our hope that this packet will help guide you in ways to connect to our family of believers. Throughout this issue you can learn about the ministry of TCCC, special events, and detailed plans for teaching and growing for Fall 2012 in all youth and children’s areas. Again, we are grateful that you have been led to Tates Creek and we can’t wait to see how God connects to you through His one and only son, Jesus! Welcome to Tates Creek Christian Church PRAYING FOR THE VAN LOAD OF BACKPACKS HEADED TO JULIUS MARKS ELEMENTARY MOVE IN PANAMA CITY BLITZ WEEK JESUS IN THE PARK IN MOTION Look to God Love like Jesus Live in the Spirit Fall 2012

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We are so blessed to have you with

us at Tates Creek Christian Church.

Whether you are a parent, student,

guest, or long time member it is our

hope that this packet will help guide

you in ways to connect to our

family of believers. Throughout this

issue you can learn about the

ministry of TCCC, special events,

and detailed plans for teaching and

growing for Fall 2012 in all youth

and children’s areas.

Again, we are grateful that you have

been led to Tates Creek and we

can’t wait to see how God connects

to you through His one and only

son, Jesus!

Welcome to Tates Creek Christian Church

PRAYING FOR THE VAN LOAD OF BACKPACKS HEADED TO JULIUS MARKS ELEMENTARY

MOVE IN PANAMA CITY BLITZ WEEK JESUS IN THE PARK

IN MOTIONLook to God Love like Jesus Live in the Spirit

Fall 2012

Walking up to the new suspended roller coaster, Jenny thought that she could just hang out with her friends in line and wait for them after the ride. She didn’t want to be by herself for so long outside of the ride, and she thought that all of her friends who had ridden the ride before would make fun of her for chickening out. So Jenny went along with everyone else, planning to step through the coaster at the very last. When she got to the coaster, though, she didn’t have any room to scoot through because her friends had purposely blocked her in the middle. “You all are going to pay for this,” Jenny screamed, but they didn’t budge as the shoulder straps snapped in and the seats were leaned back. As the group went up the hill on their backs, Jenny tried to focus on something else, a cloud, the clinking of the chain. But halfway up she gave in and grabbed the hands of her two friends on either side and braced herself for the hill.

As the car edged over the hill Jenny clenched every muscle in her body and screamed out. When she opened her eyes, the car had flipped and she felt like she was flying. Jenny let go of her friends’ hands and put her’s out in front with a loud “woo hoo!”. At the end of the ride she couldn’t contain her laughter, and as they stepped off, Jenny asked everyone “What’s next?” The next year as Jenny’s group headed up to the park, she was the first one to encourage others who hadn’t ridden before to get on that ride. She brought three new people on the ride with her who had never ridden a roller coaster in their lives. And when it was done, they all asked the same question, “Can we do it again?” Many times for our students the toughest part of putting their faith into motion is just getting started. The thought of really serving God in worship, in study, in service, and especially in evangelism, is more daunting than the

highest roller coaster. But what we’ve seen is that when students step out and start really experiencing God in their lives, not only do they want more, but they want to bring all of their friends along with them. That’s why our goal in the ministry is not to simply teach our children and student, but to make them active participants in God’s Kingdom. This happens at church, with friends, on teams or organizations, but most importantly, it happens at home. Parents are the primary spiritual influence on their children. We want to encourage you as parents to be the friends that come along side your children and don’t let them step off the ride. We believe that as a team, we can all experience the thrill of living for God together!

Ride of Faith

About Tates CreekAbout TCCC Page 3Maps Page 4 Upcoming Events Page 5Get Connected Page 6Youth Staff Bios Page 7

ContentsAbout Youth and Kids

Nursery & PreK Page 8-9Elementary Page 10-11Middle School Page 12-13High School Page 14-15

Pics, Dates, & Sign-upsFun Pictures Page 16-17Special Dates Page 18-19Event Sign-ups Page 20

ABOUT TATES CREEK CHRISTIAN

We exist to...1. Win people to Christ

2. Build up believers in faith, knowledge, and service

3. Help those in need

4. Stand up for Christian values in the community

GET IN TOUCH

WEBSITE

WWW.TATESCREEK.ORG

FACEBOOK

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/TATESCREEKCC

EMAIL

[email protected]

PHONE

859-266-1621

ADDRESS

3150 TATES CREEK RD.

LEXINGTON, KY 40502

We are an...independent non-denominational church with a unique community of believers representing several generations. We are a progressive

conservative church. We are progressive in that we try new methods of sharing the message of God’s word, yet we are conservative in that we hold fast to the

teachings of God’s Word. When you worship with us, you will find a family of God’s people saved by His precious grace and empowered

through the Holy Spirit.

Worship ServicesTraditional 8:40 AM

Worship Center

Blended 11:10 AMWorship Center

Contemporary 11:10 AMMulti-Ministry Center

Sunday School

ALL AGES- 10:00 AM

How do I find Tates Creek

Christian Church?

Where are the kids and youth

areas?

Answer: Exit 19 on New Circle for Tates Creek Rd. Drive .08 miles. Church is on the right.

Answer: Nursery and PreK- 2nd FloorElementary- 1st Floor Middle School- 1st FloorHigh School- 3rd FloorCollege- 3rd Floor

GET CONNECTEDAt Tates Creek we place a high importance on each person having opportunities to deepen their relationship with Christ and

others. The activities on this page identify special events or groups you might consider in order to connect with others. As a youth team, we believe that the number one

influence in a child’s life are the parents and primary caregivers. With that being said we also believe it is essential that these

important people are growing spiritually so that they can continue to help their children grow.

FALL OASIS WEDNESDAYS 9/12-11/14 DINNER-5:45 PM CLASSES-6:45-7:45 PM

Men’s Elective: Courageous StudyLed by: Tommy Simpson

God’s word calls us to be strong and courageous for the sake of our faith and our families. This walk starts first at home.

Through inspiring movie clips and insightful activities, this study provides a challenging small group Bible study experience to help

men of all ages prepare to leave a strong legacy of faithfulness for their children and generations to come. Book cost is $7.95.

Women’s Elective: NehemiahLed by: Zella Simpson

Nehemiah’s heart was broken over the living conditions of the Jews and the broken walls of Jerusalem. His brokenness moved him to

ask God to use him to rebuild the city walls. Ladies, God can do the same thing with your brokenness to accomplish much for His

kingdom. Book cost is $12.95.

Teaching to Change LivesLed by: Nic Skinner

Make your teaching matter! Together we will

study a must-read book for any teacher, leader, coach, or mentor written by Howard Hendricks. Book cost is $10.

SUNDAY SCHOOL- SUNDAYS AT 10 AM

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES- SUNDAYS AT 10 AM

SERVANTS FOR CHRIST- 200 E

FOCUS- 200 D

GOOD NEWS- 300

GRACE AND TRUTH- FELLOWSHIP HALL

HEAVEN BOUND- ROOM 301

SMALL GROUPS- SUNDAYS AT 6 :30 PM

NIC SKINNER (YOUNG CHILDREN)- 859-361-7250

RICK LAYNE (ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN)- 859-887-1694

BRIAN BOGGS (MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN)- 859-230-5758

MATT LEE (YOUTH AND CHILDREN)- 859-537-2634

BRAD HAGGARD (YOUNG CHILDREN)- 859-229-7839

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT [email protected]

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

DEBORAH CIRCLE (35 AND UP)- MARTHA BUGG- 859-619-6490

RACHEL CIRCLE (45 AND UP)- MARY ANN MCMURRY-859-224-0394

SARACH CIRCLE (30-40)- JENNI GREGG- 859-273-2932

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT GINNY ELLINGTON- 859-223-1517

Christmas at Tates Creek Christian

December 9 (3:30 & 6:30 PM)

Orchestra and Choir Performance

December 24 (Times to be announced)

Christmas Eve Service

Martial Arts

Free Karate Classes

When: Thursdays- 7-9 PM

Where: Multi-Ministry Center

Why: Learn the basics of

karate for self defense

Leader: Billy Bishop

Christmas TeaWomen’s Ministry

When: November 17- 2 PM

Where: Multi-Ministry Center

Why: Fellowship, Grow, Food

Mission: Ukraine Orphanage

Anniversary

Dinner

When: November 4 @ 6 PM

Where: Multi-Ministry Center

Why: TCCC’s 67th anniversary

Upcoming Events

MIKE ALLEN FAMILY

BRAD HAGGARD FAMILY

MATT LEE FAMILY

LESLEY TIPTON FAMILY

Mike Allen- Sr. High & Contemporary Worship MinisterWife:  LaurenChildren:  Peyton,  Nolan,  and  Cameron  Favorite  Sports  Teams:    Indiana  Hoosiers,  Cincinnati  Bengals,  Cincinnati  RedsHobbies:    Hanging  with  my  family,  running,  biking,  camping,  hunting,  playing  guitar,  singing,  being  outside!Interesting  Fact:  I  like  all  music,  but  have  a  real  special  place  in  my  heart  for  some  old  school,  twangy  COUNTRY!Mike  Says:  It  has  been  awesome  to  see  what  God  has  done  in  the  High  School  ministry  over  this  past  month  or  so  and  I  can’t  wait  to  see  what  he  has  in  store  for  the  future!

Brad Haggard- Middle School MinisterWife:  AlejandraChildren:  SoKia  and  EvyFavorite  Sports  Teams:    Kentucky  Wildcats  Hobbies:  Playing  with  his  girls  and  playing  video  games  Interesting  Fact:  Brad  a  scar  from  a  surgery  when  he  was  3  weeks  old  Brad  Says:  Youth  ministry  is  a  passion  for  me,  and  I  love  showing  Jesus  to  students  and  watching  them  catch  the  hope  and  love  we  have  in  Him.    My  prayer  is  that  our  students  will  become  disciples  for  Jesus  and  share  His  love  with  the  lost  and  hopeless  that  they  meet  everyday.

Matt Lee- Children’s MinisterWife:  TerahChildren:  Colten,  Onah,  Marie,  and  IsabellaFavorite  Sports  Teams:Indianapolis  Colts,  Kentucky  Wildcats,  and  Cincinnati  RedsHobbies:    Dates  with  my  wife,  wrestling  my  kids,  riding  horses,  spending  time  outside.  Interesting  Fact:  Matt  and  Terah  were  voted  Best  Matched  Couple  of  their  Senior  Class  in  High  School.  Matt  Says:  I  love  watching  God  connect  to  His  children  through  a  relationship  with  Christ,  and  am  passionate  about  giving  every  child  new  ways  to  show  God’s  love  to  their  neighbors.  

Lesley Tipton- Preschool Director Husband:  LucasChildren:  CaitlanFavorite  Sports  Teams:  Oklahoma  Sooners  and  Kentucky  WildcatsHobbies:    Spending  time  with  friends  and  family,  reading,  playing  Words  with  friendsInteresting  Fact:  Once  scuba  dived  to  140  feet  in  a  Texas  lake  and  Klew  on  her  Kirst  airplane  at  6  weeks  old  Lesley  Says:  The  preschool  department  is  a  very  special  place  for  me,  as  I  watch  the  younger  children  start  to  ‘get  it’  when  it  comes  to  God  and  Jesus,  and  I  love  being  one  of  the  people  to  teach  them.  

Meet the Team

NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL

With “Jesus in the Park’, Preschoolers begin learning the fundamentals of worshipping God through song, Bible verses, and stories/lessons!

During the months of June and July the children were brought to Creation Station, where we had

our Creation Train help us learn about God making the world in seven days. We had some great conductors and helpers! The children’s favorite was the third day, in which God made mud. Who doesn’t love mud?

TO KNOW:GOD IS REAL

GOD LOVES THEM

THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD

GOD’S WORD IS TRUE

TO DO: BRING YOUR BIBLE

LEARN THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE

THROUGH SONG

IDENTIFY BIBLE CHARACTERS

CONNECT WITH KIDS & TEACHERS

CONTACTING LESLEY TIPTON, PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Phone: 859-967-3909 Email: [email protected]

Lessons this Fall

SeptemberThe children will learn through various Bible stories that because God made people, He loves us very much. He loves us so much that He will search for us, He helps us, and He sent His son to be our friend forever.

September Memory Verse “Nothing can separate us from God’s love” Romans 8:39.

October and November

We will spend two months looking at the stories of David. The children will learn that God helps us do big things, and that God has a BIG story, and that we are all a part of it!

DecemberWe will look at the birth of Jesus, but through fun and exciting ways! The kids will know that Jesus was sent by God to love us and be with us forever.

WEEKLY PROGRAMMING

JESUS IN THE PARK-SUNDAYS, 8:40 & 11:10 AM IN CRITTERLAND

SUNDAY SCHOOL- SUNDAYS, 10:00 AM IN CRITTERLAND

WEDNESDAY NIGHT- 9/12-11/14, 6:30 PM IN CRITTERLAND

MOPS- MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS

FELLOWSHIP

ALL PRESCHOOL FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED AND INVITED TO ATTEND FAMILY EVENTS FOR ELEMENTARY FAMILIES!

OCTOBER 6TH- FALL FAMILY FUN- 5-9 PM AT BLUE GRASS CHRISTIAN CAMP- DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

DECEMBER 9TH- CHRISTMAS CAROLING AND COCOA-6:00-7:30 PM

WE WILL MAKE TREAT BAGS AND CAROL OUR WAY TO MAYFAIR MANOR

MOPS meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month from 9:00-10:15 AM

For More Information:

Check out the Mops Website at www.tatescreekmops.org

or Contact Michelle Boneta

[email protected]

ELEMENTARY

Thanks for a great summer kids, families, and family of TCCC! From a record number of kids at Day Camp packing more than 500 meals for the people of Haiti to 49 kids going to 7-11 camp. From nearly 60 families at Impact to more than 400 people witnessing the battle between David and Goliath at Party in the Park. From more than 250 backpacks packed for our friends at Julius Marks Elementary to a great night of fellowship at Collins Bowling with families. From Flip-flopped on Sunday mornings to the many volunteers that served the families at Impact and Party in the Park! All of these things were exciting to be a part of and great opportunities to be a part of the church, but none of them compare to the two biggest stories that happened this summer! The baptisms of Emma Durrum and Sarah Childers were the highlight of the summer, and I can’t wait to see where God leads these two incredible girls in their journey with Him through Jesus. Thanks for a great summer, TCCC families and welcome to the family Emma and Sarah!

TO KNOW:GOD IS LOVE

GOD CREATED THEM WITH A

PURPOSE

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE AND CONTENT

BE AWARE OF GLOBAL CHURCH

TO DO: SERVE, LOVE, CONNECT TO

JESUS, AND GROW CONTACTING MATT LEE, CHILDREN’S MINISTERPhone: 859-537-2634 Email: [email protected]

SEPTEMBER: Flight PlanRespect: Showing others they are important by what you say and do.

Main Verse: “Show proper respect to everyone.” (1 Peter 2:17a NIrV)

Week 1: Faith of the Centurion Week 2: Respect Authority Week 3: David Spares Saulʼs LifeWeek 4: Taming the Tongue Week 5: The Lordʼs Prayer

OCTOBER: Picture ThisIndividuality: Discovering who are you are meant to be, so you can make a difference.

Main Verse: “Donʼt let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live.” (1 Timothy 4:12a NIrV)

Week 1: Timothy Becomes a Believer Week 2: Paul Chooses TimothyWeek 3: Paul and Timothy Work Together Week 4: Timothy as a Young Leader

NOVEMBER: Jam SessionCooperation—Working together to do more than you can do alone

Main Verse: “Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9 NIrV)

Week 1: Building the Tabernacle Week 2: Joshua Wins the Battle Week 3: Nehemiah and the Wall Week 4: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man

DECEMBER: The Big GiveCompassion—Caring enough to do something about someone elseʼs need

Main Verse: “God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIrV)

Week 1: Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary Week 2: Jesus is Born Week 3: Shepherds Visit Jesus Week 4: God Showed His Love Week 5: Wise Men Visit Jesus

WEEKLY PROGRAMMING

UPTOWN WORSHIP- SUNDAYS, 8:40 & 11:10 AM IN UPTOWN

SUNDAY SCHOOL- SUNDAYS, 10:00 AM IN UPTOWN

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PRACTICE-WEDNESDAY NIGHTS- 9/12-11/14- 6:30-7:15 PM

TRUTH TRAVELERS- WEDNESDAY NIGHTS-9/12-11/14- 7:15-7:45 PM-DISCOVER A TALENT BY CHOOSING ONE OF 4 OPTIONS: COOKING, CANDLE MAKING, ART/PAINTING, OR JEWELRY MAKING

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FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

OCTOBER 6TH- FALL FAMILY FUN- 5-9 PM AT BLUE GRASS CHRISTIAN CAMP- DRESS FOR THE WEATHER- WAGON RIDE, BONFIRE, AND GAMES- BRING A FOOD DISH OR DESERT TO SHARE

DECEMBER 9TH- CAROLING AND COOKIES-6:00-7:30 PM

WE WILL MAKE TREAT BAGS AND CAROL OUR WAY TO MAYFAIR MANOR

September 14th- Guys and Gals Night- 6-9 PM

November 9-10- SuperStart in New Albany, INCost is: $50 per personDeadline to Register is September 30th

GET CONNECTED TO YOUR KIDS AND STUDENTS BY ADDING THIS APP TO YOUR DEVICE FOR $1.99. THIS MIGHT BE ONE OF THE GREATEST INVESTMENTS AS IT GIVES YOU TOOLS EACH DAY AND WEEK TO GROW WITH YOUR KIDS!!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

One of our main goals in middle school is to get students started with their own personal devotional life. This summer during our series called “Hunger Games” the students were challenged to read through the book of Revelation during the series. For many middle school students, the thought of working through that book of the Bible is scary, but I was surprised at just how quickly many of our students picked up the challenge. In order to remind them I would send out a daily email and text message with that day’s reading and a trivia question to check their reading. I was really surprised to hear back from half of the group the first day, even students who were new! Not only that, but if I didn’t

send out the reminders quickly enough, I would get emails and texts from the students letting me know they had already read the chapter and were waiting for the question. Talk about accountability! But even more than that, many of the questions I posed to them forced them to think and make connections across the Bible. I thought that many of them would be difficult for our students, but they were thinking through all of the symbolism in Revelation. It also shows that parents were taking the challenge on with their students, and that is something to really celebrate about our middle school ministry!

TO KNOW:LOVE IN CONTEXT OF RELATIONSHIPS

REDEMPTIVE STORY OF THE

BIBLE

KNOW JESUS’ AND PAUL’S LIFE,

MINISTRY, AND TEACHING

KNOW ABOUT ABRAHAM &

MOSES IN CONTEXT OF REDEMPTION & CONVENANT

TO DO: SERVE, DEVELOP DEVO LIFE,

SHARE JESUS, INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, LOOK CRITICALLY

AT CULTURE

CONTACTING Brad Haggard, Middle School MinisterPhone: 859-229-7839 Email: [email protected]

WEEKLY PROGRAMMING

WORSHIP- SUNDAYS, 8:40 & 11:10 AM WITH FAMILY

AMPLIFY- SUNDAYS, 10:00 AM IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOM

SMALL GROUPS- WEDNESDAYS, 6:45 PM IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOM

SPECIAL EVENTSSeptember 28: Lock-In 8:00 PM--Bring a snack and a nerf gun

October 7: Merge meal packing--6:00 PM-- Bring at least $10

October 27: Halloween Hayride--2:00 PM-- Bring a snack

November 16-18: International Conference on Missions--5:30 PM-- $30 plus meal money

We will take a look at how social media has changed theway we look at making friends and what goes intochoosing good friends both in real life and online.

Jesus’ life and ministry changed the world, but sometimes wedon’t delve into those three years to see how His teachingschallenge each of us.

Abraham’s faith pressed through a number of disappointmentsand confusions, and we will be encouraged to press on in ourlives with the same faith Abraham had.

Our technology driven culture has changed the way we look atthings, and it’s even changed our expectations for church andfamily. We will look at how to follow Jesus in a simple wayleading up to Christmas.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

HIGH SCHOOL

I  am  super  excited  to  kick  off  our  Fall  programming  schedule  and  see  what  God  has  in  store!    I  have  been  very  encouraged  by  the  relationships  I’ve  built  so  far  with  our  high  school  students.    

The  high  point  of  the  summer  for  me  was  spending  my  very  Kirst  week  here  as  High  School  Minister  in  Panama  City,  Florida  with  our  students  for  C.I.Y.  Move  Conference.    What  better  way  to  get  to  know  a  group  of  high  school  students  than  to  spend  a  week  laughing,  praying,  worshipping,  crying,  and  enjoying  the  beach  with  them!    I  am  so  glad  I  had  the  opportunity  to  get  to  know  our  students  so  quickly.    Several  other  Lexington  churches  went  to  the  same  conference  we  did  and  it  was  kind  of  funny  to  meet  the  other  area  youth  ministers.    They  would  ask  how  long  I  had  been  at  Tates  Creek  and  I  got  to  

answer  with  “Today  is  actually  my  Kirst  day!”.    That  one  got  a  lot  of  laughs.    And  then  it  got  even  more  laughs  when  I  told  them  I  was  serious,  LOL!          

C.I.Y.  was  really  awesome  this  year.    I  saw  lots  of  life  change  taking  place  in  our  students.    We  were  challenged  to  trust  God,  accept  his  forgiveness,  forgive  those  around  us  (we  even  experienced  a  very  powerful  time  to  offer  forgiveness  to  those  in  our  own  group!),  and  to  be  active  in  God’s  Kingdom.    We  even  had  three  students  who  committed  their  lives  to  full  time  ministry!  

C.I.Y.  was  a  great  springboard  for  me  to  get  to  know  our  students  personally  and  jump  right  into  the  high  school  ministry  here  at  Tates  Creek  Christian.    I  am  so  excited  to  build  on  relationships  that  were  begun  there  and  also  to  continue  to  build  new  ones!

TO KNOW:KNOW AND DEFEND THEOLOGY OF

BIBLICAL INSPIRATION, INERRANCY,

BAPTISM, & COMMUNION

HISTORY OF CHURCH IN ACTS

PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GIFTS

BIBLICAL FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES

TO DO: SERVE IN CHURCH & COMMUNITY,

EXPLAIN & APPLY BIBLICAL

PASSAGES, IDENTIFY SPIRITUAL

GIFTS, APPLY LOVE, MINISTER TO

EACH OTHER, AND ACTIVELY SHARING

YOUR FAITH.

CONTACTING Mike Allen, High School MinisterPhone: 859-229-7839 Email: [email protected]

WEEKLY PROGRAMMINGSunday  School-­‐Sunday  at  10-­‐11  a.m.  in  Youth  Room

COLLIDE-­‐Sunday  nights  at  6:30-­‐8:00  in  MMC/Youth  Room

SPECIAL EVENTS

September 3: Kings Island Trip

November 16-18: Fall Retreat

September  9th-­‐26th  Ask  anyone  who's  ever  run  into  a  sliding  glass  door  that  was  closed,  or  went  for  the  same  baseball  as  a  teammate,  or  experienced  a  fender  bender  at  a  stoplight-­‐a  collision  changes  things.  Whether  it's  a  bump  on  the  head  or  a  cracked  bumper,  something  is  not  the  same  as  it  was  before.  The  same  thing  happens  when  we  collide  with  God  or  His  truth  or  even  other  people.  We're  changed.  But  unless  we  put  ourselves  in  a  position  to  collide,  everything  will  stay  the  same.  So  are  you  ready  to  change,  are  you  ready  to  collide?  

September  30th-­‐October  17thThink  about  the  last  time  you  heard  the  word  "blessed."  What  came  to  mind?  For  many  of  us-­‐-­‐and  many  of  our  students-­‐-­‐the  word  blessed  conjures  up  images  of  the  coolest  clothes,  the  newest  gadgets  and  a  worry-­‐free  life.  But  when  we  look  at  what  God  has  to  say  about  being  blessed,  we  realize  that  we  probably  have  things  pretty  mixed  up.  Because  if  being  blessed  is  more  about  our  relationships-­‐-­‐and  what  we  do  with  them-­‐-­‐than  the  stuff  we  have,  we  may  have  some  reevaluating  to  do  in  order  to  redeKine  what  it  means  to  be  blessed  and  realize  that  we  might  just  be  more  blessed  than  we  originally  thought.  

October  21st-­‐November  7thWe  all  like  to  receive  letters.  These  days  they  come  primarily  in  an  e-­‐mail  but  in  Biblical  times,  letters  were  handwritten.  The  apostle  Paul  wrote  a  lot  of  letters,  many  of  which  are  included  in  the  Bible.  His  letters  were  intended  to  help  the  early  church  sort  out  what  it  meant  to  really  follow  Jesus.  But  the  Galatians  may  not  have  been  too  excited  to  get  Paul's  letter  because  Paul  was  mad.  The  Galatian  church  was  a  mess.  People  were  saying  that  what  Jesus  did  on  the  cross  wasn't  enough.  They  were  looking  around  and  determining  who  was  in  with  God,  and  who  was  out.  So  Paul  set  out  to  bring  some  clarity  to  the  situation  in  the  passionate,  sound  way  that  only  He  could.  And  while  this  may  seem  like  a  great  look  back  in  history,  we  probably  have  more  in  common  with  the  Galatians  than  we  would  care  to  admit.  

November  11th&14thWe  often  overlook  people  that  we  don’t  think  are  that  interesting,  that  cool  or  that  much  like  us.  Sometimes  it  is  someone  we  see  every  day  at  school  and  sometimes  it  is  someone  we  only  see  once  a  year.  But  when  we  take  the  time  to  stop  and  listen,  we  are  reminded  of  how  powerful  someone’s  story  can  be.  We  see  that  our  preconceived  notions  and  judgments  weren’t  just  wrong,  they  were  harmful.  And  not  just  to  the  person  we  have  left  out.  To  us  as  well.  Because  when  we  judge  and  label,  we  miss  out.  But  when  we  sit  and  open  our  ears  to  the  deep  message  of  someone  else’s  life,  we  open  ourselves  up  to  seeing  what  God  has  done  and  learning  something  new  about  them  and  about  ourselves.  

November  25th-­‐December  12th  This  Christmas,  probably  more  than  any  other  in  recent  years,  we  are  hoping  that  life  will  get  better.  We  are  hoping  that  life  will  look  differently  next  year,  even  if  we're  not  sure  how.  We  realize  that  no  one  person  or  institution  holds  a  solution,  but  we're  expecting  something  different,  even  if  we're  not  sure  how  that  is  going  to  work  out.  That's  why  many  of  the  words  we  use  around  Christmas  time-­‐-­‐words  like  hope,  peace  and  love-­‐-­‐have  a  new  depth  of  meaning  this  year.  We're  waiting  to  have  hope,  peace  and  love  in  our  lives,  in  our  communities,  in  our  world.  Even  if  we're  not  sure  how  it  will  all  work  out.  And  just  like  thousands  of  years  ago,  Jesus  is  the  one  who  came  to  bring  hope,  peace  and  love  to  our  lives  then  .  .  .  and  now.  Jesus  taught  us  how  to  Kind  hope,  bring  peace  and  initiate  love  even  when  our  circumstances  are  less  than  ideal.  

Families (Birth-5thGrade)

Date & Location

of Event

Cost Deadline to Register/Sign-up

Fall Family Fun October 6th- 5-9 PM- Blue Grass Christian Camp

Bring a dish or desert to share September 30th

Cookies and Caroling

December 9th- 6-7:30 PM- TCCC & Mayfair Manor

Bring cookies or brownies for treat bags

December 9th

EVENTS, DETAILS, and DEADLINESCUT OFF THIS PAGE and POST IT IN YOUR HOME WHERE YOU WILL SEE IT OFTEN!

Garage 45 Date & Location

of Event

Cost Deadline to Register/Sign-up

Guys and Gals Night September 14th-6-9 PM-

Locations to be determined

Bring $10; Boys need flashlight, old clothes, comfy shoes, towel

September 9th

SuperStart November 9 & 10- Depart on 9th at 5 PM; Return on 10th at 6 PM; New Albany,

IN

$50, plus spending/food money September 30th

Middle School Date & Location

of Event

Cost Deadline to Register/Sign-up

Lock-In September 28- 8PM -TCCC Bring snack and nerf gun Registration Not Required

Merge Meal Packing October 7-6 PM- TCCC Bring at least $10 Registration Not Required

Halloween Hayride October 27-2 PM- Nevius Farm

Bring a snack Registration Not Required

International Conference on

Missions

November 16-18-5:30 PM-Indianapolis, IN

$30 plus meal money TBD

High School Date & Location

of Event

Cost Deadline to Register/Sign-up

King’s Island September 3rd TBD TBD

Fall Retreat November 16-18- Salem, IN TBD TBD

FALL Sign-ups Please list students names or number of family members planning to attend on the line. Return this form to one of the youth staff team or main office no later than September 15th. Deposits and final amounts are due on determined deadlines.

FAMILY EVENTSFALL FAMILY FUN @ BGCC

Christmas Cookies and Caroling

GARAGE 45 Guys and Gals Night

SuperStart with $25 deposit

Middle SchoolLockin

Merge Meal Packing

Halloween Hayride

International Conference on Missions

High SchoolKing’s Island

Fall Retreat