RYM Weekly Update 3.14.16

UPCOMING DATES

3.20- DRIVE & THE Q (Palm Sunday) 

3.23- NO WAHO because of Holy Week 

3.24- Maundy Thursday service at 6pm at Western

3.25- Good Friday service at 6pm at Western

3.27- EASTER (no SNL) 

3.30- no WAHO because Spring Break

SPRING FLING: 4.17

On Sunday, April 17th, from 3-6:30pm our middle and high schoolers are getting together with all the other churches from Camp Booyah for an afternoon of fun and field games at Barber Park (1500 Dans Rd. Greensboro). Cost is $10 (covers drinks, dinner, shelter rental and field game supplies.)  We're asking parents to send a snack food or dessert to share. In case of inclement weather, we'll reschedule. Parents are welcomed to come and watch (with your teenager's permission.)

FAMILY MINISTRY LUNCHEON: 4.24

The Family Ministry Team is hosting a catered luncheon immediately after the service on April 24th for all parents of children (birth through the 12th grade.) We'd like to share with you some exciting summer plans before we all scatter and explain a little about our overall philosophy with children and youth at COTR. We'll provide barbecue, corn, beans, salad, and rolls for you and your children. We also have supervision for the older kids in the gym, and will have you out by 12:45 pm. 

Please RSVP here, so we know how much food to order. 

MAY 1st SUNDAY

• On Sunday, May 1st we will be honoring our graduating high school and college seniors. If you have a graduating senior, please let me know. 
• In addition to honoring the seniors, I'm also getting ordained to the priesthood on May 1st and Bishop Steve Breedlove will be here for ordination and to do confirmations.  
• There will be a church wide pot-luck lunch following the service. 

CAMP BOOYAH: July 10-14

Camp Booyah spots are filling up fast! Don't forget to save your spot by turning in a deposit check for $150 written to 'Church of the Redeemer' with 'Camp Booyah and your camper's name in the memo.' You can put these checks in the offering plate, which is a safer way of them not getting lost if you hand them to me. Also, let me know if you're interested in coming with us as an adult leader. More details at CampBooyah.com.

RECOMMENDED READING 

Sin leaves towers of disappointment in your life

In our Sunday morning youth catechism classes we've been walking through Genesis. One common theme in Genesis is humanity's rejection of God and he's pursuit of us. As you discuss our depravity and sin nature with your teenagers, here's an article I read this week that might be helpful.