The Flow - September 2009

SEPTEMBER 2009

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September Events

Things You Should Know

Upcoming Events

September Calendar

Ne w Be ginnings - Ag ain! New Beginnings Again! It’s that time of year once again – new clothes, new school supplies, new teachers, new experiences...new new, new! I like new, don’t you? The beginning of a new school year is almost like the beginning of a new calendar year. It is full of wonderful opportunities and exciting new challenges! And just like school, our church and youth ministry is full of newness this time of year! Just a couple of weeks ago we welcomed our new 6th grade students into our ministry. It is great to have them with us, and I hope that all of you (our older students) will take the time to get to know them, show them the ropes, and begin building personal relationships with them. After all, you were there once! Not only do we have new students, but we have newness in our ministry as well. Mark Taylor is no longer an intern, but a full time staff person working in youth ministry and church media. Our new website is up and running, and it is the hub of information for all things youth! Check it out at www.fccedmond.org/students.

Here you can read an online version of “The Flow,” see what is coming up, check out pictures and videos from events, and register/pay online for events! Please make it a habit to check in weekly so you can stay in touch with YOUR ministry! Finally, we know how extremely busy you are. And not only you, but your parents as well! There are so many things competing for our time, including church. And, since we want all of you involved, we have decided to take a small step back with the number of youth activities provided each month. Rather than trying to fill our schedules with even more stuff, we are going to concentrate on only 2 activities (besides Sunday school and Wednesday nights) per month. We feel this will allow us to put all of our energy into those events, and will allow you more of an opportunity to be involved in the midst of an already busy schedule. Mark and I are looking forward to another great year! Hope you summer was great and we can’t wait to see you!

~ Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries

September I Events Wednesday, September 9 – UNITE Begins! Join us every Wednesday night for choir, dinner, worship, and small group bible study. This year we will be taking a serious look at the life of Jesus by “Walking in His Footsteps.” Bring your bibles; you are going to need them! Register online now!

Schedule: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Choir in the Chapel 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Family Life Center

6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Worship in the Chapel 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. Small Group Bible Study

Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13 – Fall Fest at Central Christian Camp! This event is for our High School youth who want to spend a weekend with other High School students from around the central region of Oklahoma. It is going to be a great weekend of fellowship, fun, worship, and study around the theme “MyFaith.” Cost is $45.00 per person and covers everything! The event begins Friday evening and concludes at noon on Sunday. Registration deadline is September 3 – register online now! CONTINUED ON REVERSE

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Sunday, September 20 – Gratitude Celebration Program and Dinner Our church family will gather to celebrate the many gifts God has given us, and as part of that event, YOU will have the opportunity to share your gift of leadership with the younger children of our church. During the adult program we will be leading a children’s program in the Family Life Center with games, crafts, and bible lessons. And you are needed to help lead! Please let us know you are coming to help by registering online OR signing up at the table in the church rotunda.

Things Y ou Need T o Know You To Now that school has started it is time to begin brining pizza to our high school students for lunch. Here is the schedule for September:

Thursday, September 10 - Memorial Freshman Academy Thursday, September 17 - North Freshman Academy Thursday, September 24 - Santa Fe Freshman Academy

Upcoming I Events Saturday, October 3 - Habitat for Humanity workday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, October 31- Fright Night Lock-Out from 9 p.m. – 9 a.m. Costumes are required! Cost is $26. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 21. Register online today!

First Christian Church Edmond, OK S T U D E N T M I N I S T R I E S

PO Box 3548 - 201 East Second Street Edmond Oklahoma 73083-3548