We are super stoked to have our second Small Group night of the year this coming Sunday, Nov. 5, same time 6-8pm! We will be at the following locations: Middle School Girls - Valerie's House - 3202 Regents Park Lane 27455
High School Girls - Anna Davis' House - 9 Independence Ct. 27408
All Guys - The Hill House: 1210 Alderman Dr.
Baptism
If your child would like to be baptized on Sunday, Nov. 26th, there is a required Baptism class on the preceding Saturday, Nov. 18th from 10-11:30am. Sign up here.
Servant Team Opportunities
We are still looking to have more youth serving in our worship services! If your child is interested in a particular area, there would be training offered for any of the positions. Here are a few jobs that we have available:
For those comfortable in front of people:
- Welcome Team (welcomes everyone into church; makes visitors feel welcomed)
- Scripture Reader (reads the Old and New Testament scriptures from the pulpit)
- Prayers of the People (leads Prayers of the People)
- Chalice bearer (high school only; would serve the wine during Communion)
For those who prefer behind-the-scenes ministry:
- Presentation - (sitting in the back and running the media software for songs, prayers, etc.)
- Sound - (make it possible for every moment of the worship to be heard)
Contact Melissa if you are interested!
WHEN: June 17-22, 2018 (Sunday afternoon-Friday afternoon)
WHERE: Watermarks Camp, outside of Charlottesville, VA. Check out an awesome video of Watermarks Camp here.
COST: $399 (early sign-up rate) $429 (after March 1)
WHO: Rising 6th graders- graduated Seniors.
SIGN-UP: Sign-ups are on a "first-come, first served" basis. We 250 spots this year, 100 more than last summer, but we're also adding additional churches, so sign up now!
RECOMMENDED READING
Stranger Things to Consider Together
As entertaining as the first season of Stranger Things was, everyone has been (im)patiently awaiting the release of its second season today, Oct. 27 (trust us, we’re among those who have yet to watch it). But rather than letting your teens rush home from school to begin a weekend of binge-watching the entire season, ask them if they’d grant you the honor of watching with them (by the way, early reviews suggest this season takes a darker turn toward horror). Then, as the season unfolds, take time to ruminate on and have conversations about what each episode does well, what it does poorly, how it is better (or worse) than the first season, and which characters they identify with.
Here are some other questions to discuss:
- How does it portray feelings of isolation and other-ness? Which characters do they use to explore these feelings? Do you think the show portrayed these feelings in a realistic way?
- Which characters do you wish they spent more time developing? Why?
- Are there any characters you felt #deservedbetter? Why or why not? Were there any characters who deserved worse? Why or why not?
- Did this season feel darker than the first? Why do you think it was that way? Did it add to or take away from the show? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, what was the most compelling part of this season and why? Was it as compelling or less than the first season?
By watching the show with your teens, you’ll not only communicate how much you care about what they care about, you can also use the opportunity to begin showing (as opposed to telling) them how to be discerning, thoughtful media viewers.
FALL SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER
5 - DRIVE/Q/ Small Group Night (in homes!)
12- Confirmation Sunday, DRIVE/Q/SNL
12- Confirmation Sunday, DRIVE/Q/SNL
19- DRIVE/Q/SNL
26- Christ the King Sunday (Advent starts) & Baptism Sunday, DRIVE/Q, NO SNL bc Thanksgiving weekend
DECEMBER
3- DRIVE/Q & Small Group Nights in homes
10- DRIVE/Q/SNL (catered meal for winning team)
17- 10 year anniversary service at COTR, DRIVE/Q, SNL CHRISTMAS PARTY
24- Christmas Eve service, no DRIVE/Q/SNL
31- New Year's Eve service, no DRIVE/Q/SNL
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