2011
SKI-O-RAMA
Snow Retreat
WHEN: We’ll be leaving Sat. January 15th at
8:00 am and we’ll be home Monday
the 17th around dinner time.
LOCATION: Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
COST: $150 for 1 night of tubing (Tube Rental and Tube lift included), 1
full day of skiing (lift ticket and rental included) and 2 nights in the hotel.
plus- money for 5 meals- saturday lunch and dinner, sunday lunch and dinner, monday lunch
DEADLINE: Sunday, January 1st- Zac must have $150 for
Skiing/Tubing and
hotel
along with both the Church and Perfect North Slopes liability forms.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Tubing will be Saturday night
from 9:30PM till 1:00AM under the lights (Very Cool). Our Second day will be on Sunday and
we’ll be able to ski for 8 hours. New beginner lessons (skiing or snowboarding)
are now included at no additional charge. You will be able to choose skiing or
snowboarding on Sunday.
WHAT TO
BRING: Bible, toiletries, Casual
Clothes for 3 days, Bathing Suit for
the
indoor pool, Ski Clothes (typically requires 1 winter jacket, 1 pair of waterproof pants, Long
Underwear or other layering type clothes, pair of gloves, good warm
socks, sunglasses or ski mask, warm hat) Remember that you
can always shed layers so don’t be afraid to have too much warm stuff.
Questions: Feel free to contact Zac at the office
901-853-3503, or on his Cell at
901-674-7799.
CONCLUDING
REMARKS: I’d love to see as many as
possible come on this trip so be sure to invite your friends. We’re also in need of
some chaperones and drivers so if any of you parents or adults can come we’d
love to have your help!
Fall retreat oct 30-31st
See Zac to get Forms.
Cost is $60 and Forms are Due oct 24
Packing List-
Bible, notebook, pen
Flashlight
Sleeping bag and/or sheets/blankets
Pillow
Clothes- casual, recreation, cold weather for night and
mornings
Shower accessories (soap, deodorant, shampoo, shower
shoes, towel etc)
Camera (optional)
Summer 2010 Schedule
May 23rd- Todd's first day as intern!
May 30th- Release of Summer Calendar
June 1st- Cribs- Old School at Lambrecht's (1333 Rain Hollow Circle West) 7-8:30
June 2nd- Tour De Disc- Meet at church at 9:15 and bring lunch money
June 6th- Parents meeting after service
June 6th- Lock-in at Funquest/The SHACK (We'll meet at Funquest at 8 and bowl till 10) Cost is $10 and teens need to be picked up at the SHACK at 8am.
June 7-11th- Memphis Workcamp- We'll leave the church at 7:15 each morning and 5:15 pm each night. (Be sure to pack your lunch each day)
June 9th- Pool Party at Thompson's (10441 Collierville Road) at 6pm. Please bring $5
June 14th-18th- VBS
June 15th- Cribs- Minute 2 Win It at Harville's (3485 Milford Cove) Bring $3 for dinner
June 22nd- Cribs- Pool Games at Roberts (995 Collingham Cove)
June 23rd- Tour De Disc- Meet at church at 9:15 and bring lunch money
June 24th- Downtown Day Camp- Meet at Church at 11.
June 29th- Cribs- Punks vs. Preps at Howard's (1773 Campden Dr)
June 30th- Tour De Disc- Meet at church at 9:15 and bring lunch money
July 1st- Downtown Day Camp- Meet at Church at 11.
July 5th-12th Summer Summit Colorado Hiking Trip
July 13th- Cribs- Board Games at the Pugh's (848 DeLoach Lane)
July 14th- Tour De Disc- Meet at church at 9:15 and bring lunch money
July 15th- Downtown Day Camp- Meet at the church at 11.
July 20th- Cribs- Hicks and Slicks at Dixon's House(169 E. Powell) - Bring $5.
July 21st- Tour De Disc- Meet at church at 9:15 and bring lunch money
July 22nd- Downtown Day Camp- Meet at the church at 11.
July 25-31st- Summer Camp
August 3rd- Cribs- Scavenger Hunt at West's House(624 Winburn Dr) - We'll go from 7-9 this week and we'll just be eating snacks. Please bring a digital camera if you have one.
August 4th- Camp Celebration at White Station From 6:30-8:30
August 8th- Intern Appreciation and Back to School Pool Party. 3-6pm at Herb and Gena Cummings house ( 295 Spring Mill Rd) Boys bring drinks and Girls bring snacks
Summer Camp
Hylake Christian Camp
July 25 - 31, 2010
When will we leave for camp?
The chartered bus will leave the church parking lot at 8am on Sunday morning. Please be to the church by 7:30am.
Corps will leave by van Saturday morning the 24
th. We will be in contact with more information.
Do I need any money for camp?
Yes, we will stop for lunch on the way to camp and on the way home at a fast food restaurant.
No other money is needed. Canteen is provided twice a day for snacks/drinks at no charge.
What should I pack for camp?
Bible, notebook, pen
Flashlight with extra batteries
Sleeping bag and/or sheets/blankets
Pillow
Shorts and tshirts
Swimsuit
Toiletries
Rainjacket (optional)
Bath towels/washcloths for showers (at least 2), will need a towel at the pool too.
Shower accessories (soap, deodorant, shampoo, shower shoes, etc)
Creek hiking shoes are a must! Old tennis shoes are great for this.
Sweatshirt and jeans for cooler nights
Dark clothes that can get dirty for capture the flag
Clothes that can get messy during induction
Insect spray
Camera (optional)
Shaving cream for Friday’s water war
Large garbage bag for wet and yucky clothes to bring home
Flip flops for shower
What should I not pack for camp?
No electronic devices are to be used on the bus or outside of the cabin. We want to grow as a group and learn about each other while learning more about God and these items can be a distraction. If you choose to bring an mp3 player or cell phone we have NO way of guaranteeing the security of these items.
Personal video game systems and mp3 player speakers are not permitted at camp.
What is the dress code for camp?Girls should bring a modest one piece swimsuit (no deep v-necks) or a tankini that overlaps completely. A bikini with a tshirt over it is not permissible.Girls shirts should not be low-cut. If sleeveless, the band/straps should be more than one-inch wide with no bra straps showing. When you raise your arms you should not be able to see your stomach. When you bend down, you should not be able to see your underwear.
All shorts should be modest (no short shorts). We realize that it is difficult for some girls to find longer shorts. So, here is the compromise: shorts must be modest and come to at least mid-thigh.
We should not be able to see your underwear at any time – from the top or the bottom. (girls and guys)
Guys should not wear “wife beater” type undershirts.
What do my parents need to give to Courtney or George before we leave for camp?
We need to have a medical release form (the blue form) and the camp form found in the brochure. If you have not yet turned in any forms we will enclose them in this envelope.
If you have not already paid you need to do so immediately.
How can my parents reach me if they need me while at camp?
Courtney and George will have their cell phone with them in case of emergency, they work in most places of camp, but they might have to call you back.
Courtney (901) 240-6143 and George (901) 596-9974 Zac (901) 674-7799
What if I need medicine while I’m away?
We will have 3 nurses/emts going with us to camp. Jamie and Amy Clements, and Annette Wheless will take good care of our campers. Any medications need to be checked in with them the morning we leave for camp with full instructions. The camp will have a first aid supply kit for minor treatments.
What food should I bring?
Rising 7th graders: 1 large jar of Jiff or Peter Pan peanut butter and 1 jar of strawberry or grape jelly, 1 12 pk of bottled water, 1 12 pack of canned drinks (name brand only), 1 pkg of cookies or brownies.
Rising 8th and 9th graders: 1 large bag of fritos and 1 pkg of 12 individually packaged chips, 1 12 pk of bottled water and 1 12 pack of canned drinks (name brand only), 1 pkg of cookies or brownies.
Rising 10th graders: 1 bag/box of individually packaged chips...at least 24 per package, 1 12 pk of bottled water and 1 12 pack of canned drinks (name brand only), 1 pkg of cookies or brownies.
Corps: 1 bag/box of individually packaged chips...at least 24 per package, 1 12 pk of bottled water and 1 pkg of cookies or brownies.
· Counselors:
girls -- 1 bag pretzel sticks, 1 jar of Jiff or Peter Pan peanut butter, 1 12 pack of canned drinks (name brand only) and 1 pkg of cookies or brownies.
boys -- 1 jar of dry roasted peanuts and 1 large box of Goldfish, 1 12 pack of canned drinks (name brand only) and 1 pkg of cookies or brownies.
All Adults: 2 large boxes of Name Brand cereal or 1 large box from Sam's. (Get something fun that the kids will eat....not bran. Ask your child what they like to eat to get an idea. Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Fruit Loops, etc.), 1 pkg of cookies or brownies, 1 12 pack of canned drinks.
When do students arrive home?
The busses should arrive back to the White Station parking lot by 3:30pm on Saturday the 31st.
When will camp celebration be?
It will be Wednesday night August 4th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This is an evening you don’t want to miss. We’ll serve dinner and watch the camp video together in the Fellowship Hall in celebration of all the amazing things God accomplished over the week. All parents, siblings and camp participants are invited! Cost will be approximately $3 per person.
Summer Summit
Colorado Backpacking Trip July 5th-11th $250
We’ll have two travel days on the way up and two on the way back. This is a fantastic trip but your child must be in shape. We will have a base camp that we set out from each morning and hikes will include- Alpine Lake hike, Waterfall and glacier hike, and a Summit Hike where we’ll Summit a snow covered Rocky Mountain peak. We’ll camp at Rocky Mountain National Park which is within 15 minutes of Estes Park CO, and an hour and a half away from Denver. This will be the 7th group I’ve lead into the Rockies and God has always blessed us with safety and a time of spiritual maturity. Each participant will be given a Summit Journal that we’ll work in and through each day and our week ends with a 2 hour solo period where each teen will have time to process their week and finish their journal. Each participant will also be given a food list to bring that will feed the group for one meal.
Colorado Packing List
Personal Gear
Hiking Shoes-Waterproof
Tennis Shoes-for around camp
Day Hiking Backpack
Sleeping Bag 35 degree or less
Sleeping pad (closed cell foam or self inflating)
Water Bottles or Hydration Pack (2 32oz lexan/nalgene style)
Breathable Raingear- top and bottom
Eating utensils- (Bowl, Cup, Silverware)
Small First aid kit (band-aids, moleskin for blisters, aspirin)
Pocket Knife
Sunglasses
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Towel's (large and small cloth or camp towel)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Small Flashlight with extra batteries (headlamp is best)
Toilet Paper
Rope or Cord 25'
Clothing
Long Pants (zip-offs, wind pants, No JEANS)
Shorts
Thermal/under armor type Top/Bottom
Underwear
T-shirts or Wicking Shirts
Warm Layer Fleece
Jacket- Waterproof
Light Gloves and Stocking Cap/Beanie
Hat or bandanas
Hiking Socks (at least two pairs)
Memphis Workcamp
Deadline for Apps is May 2nd and all info and applications can be found at memphisworkcamp.com.
Cost is $70
We'll leave each morning from the church at 7:15 am and each night at 5:15 pm
Teens REQUIRED to bring a paint brush and their own lunch EVERY DAY
If your family owns a ladder, please bring it with you Monday night to take down with the trailer.
Mark all personal items with name and church.
Water, ice and cups will be provided at each site.
Supper will be provided for you in the White Station gym at 6:00 pm every night except Wednesday (We'll have a pool party at the Thompsons).
Spring 2010 Schedule
Jan. 3rd Christmas gifts with Lacy at St. Jude
Jan. 9th Parent Summit at Central Church (Info on News and Events Page)
Jan. 16th-18th Ski Trip (All info available on News and events page)
Jan 24th- Small Groups kick off for Spring semester
Jan 30th- Girls Retreat
Feb 7th- Bailey Bowl Flag Football Game
Feb 20th- Dodgeball Tournament at WS info at WSYG.org
March 7th- Winter Jam
March 12th- Concert Robbie Seay band/Charlie Hall/Audrey Assad at Grace Crossing
March 13th- Concert at the SHACK (5 local High School Bands)
March 14th-19th- Senior High Trip
March 28th- Teens leading the Last Week of Christ drama for Children's Ministry
April 11th- Start of our New Purity small group for 7th-9th graders
May 1st- Opening Night for Club 1024 at the SHACK
May 2nd- Senior Sunday
May 2nd- Deadline for Workcamp Cost is $70 and Individual Application can be found at memphisworkcamp.com under downloads
Parent Summit
January 9 At Central Church
8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$10 per person or $15 per couple
This price includes lunch
Brian Housman will lead a conference for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students that will take a look at current adolescent trends by addressing hot topics of media, culture and peer influences as well as give insight into how to understand your child's and teen's heart and maintain a positive spiritual influence.
2010 SKI-O-RAMA
Snow Retreat
WHEN: We’ll be leaving Sat. January 16th at 8:00 am and we’ll be home Monday
the 18th around dinner time.
LOCATION: Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
COST: $150 for 1 night of tubing (Tube Rental and Tube lift included), 1 full day
of Skiing (lift ticket and rental included) and 2 nights in the Hotel.
Plus- Money for 5 meals-
Saturday Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Lunch and Dinner, Monday Lunch
DEADLINE: Sunday, January 3rd- Zac must have $150 for Skiing/Tubing and
hotel along with both the Church and Perfect North Slopes liability forms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tubing will be Saturday night from 9:30PM till 1:00AM under the lights (Very Cool). Our Second day will be on Sunday and we’ll be able to ski for 8 hours. New beginner lessons (skiing or snowboarding) are now included at no additional charge. You will be able to choose skiing or snowboarding on Sunday.
WHAT TO BRING: Bible, toiletries, Casual Clothes for 3 days, Bathing Suit for the indoor pool, Ski Clothes (typically requires 1 winter jacket, 1 pair of waterproof pants, Long Underwear or other layering type clothes, pair of Gloves, good warm socks, sunglasses or ski mask, warm hat) Remember that you can always shed layers so don’t be afraid to have too much warm stuff.
Questions: Feel free to contact Zac at the office 901-853-3503, or on his Cell at
901-674-7799.
***I’d love to see as many as possible come on this trip so be sure to invite your friends. We’re also in need of some chaperones and I’d love it if someone could take over the van driving duties this year, so if any of you parents can come we’d love to have your help!
Applications and money are due Sunday, January 3rd.
i will not keep silent
fall retreat 2009
Casey Rine, youth minister at Levy Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas,
will be sharing about how to have a faith that lives out loud.
This year’s retreat will be at the For The Kingdom Camp. There we’ll have access to a
ropes course, climbing tower, a brand new lodge, and a beautiful campus.
We’ll stay in nice cabins and have plenty of time to rest, relax, hang out,
and make memories with your friends.
When: October 31-November 1.
Where: Meet at For the Kingdom Camp at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 31.
The Camp is located at 4100 Raleigh-Millington Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38128.
Parents can pick up at For The Kingdom Camp on Sunday, November 1, at 12 noon.
Who: Highland Youth Group and Grace Crossing Youth Group
Signup: Fill out all the forms attached and return to your youth minister by Sunday,
October 25, 2009.
Cost: $60 per person. This includes food, lodging, and all activities including ropes course.
Please download the application at the bottom of this page and return it to Zac by Oct 25th.
Junior High Camp
Fall Creek Falls
July 26- August 1, 2009
Activities to look forward to-
Excursions to Fall Creek Falls State Park, A Huge Water War, Relevant Classes, Kayaking, Canoeing, A Trip to a Water Park, Life Changing Worship, Meeting New Friends, A huge came of Glow in the Dark capture the flag, interactive prayer stations, a 100 ft Slip n Slide, Cabin Skits, belly-flop and big splash competition, Bible lesson each night, Tubing behind a ski boat, and much much more!!
When will we leave for camp?
- The chartered bus will leave the White Station church parking lot at 8am on Sunday morning. Please be to White Station (1106 Colonial Rd. Memphis) by 7:30am.
Do I need any money for camp?
- Yes, we will stop for lunch on the way to camp and on the way home at a fast food restaurant in Nashville.
- No other money is needed.
- A canteen is provided twice a day for snacks/drinks at no charge.
What should I pack for camp?
- Bible, notebook, pen
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Sleeping bag and/or sheets/blankets
- Pillow
- Bath towels/washcloths for showers (at least 2), will need a towel at the pool too.
- Shower accessories (soap, deodorant, shampoo, shower shoes, etc)
- Creek hiking shoes are a must! Old tennis shoes are great for this.
- Sweatshirt and jeans for cooler nights
- Dark clothes that can get dirty for capture the flag
- Insect spray
- Camera (optional)
- Shaving cream for Friday’s water war
- Large garbage bag for wet and yucky clothes to bring home
- Flip flops for shower
- Swimsuit
What should I not pack for camp?
- No electronic devices ... which includes cell phones, mp3 players, ipods, cd players, radios, laser pointers, palm pilots, video games, personal electronic devices, etc. We want to grow as a group and learn about each other while learning more about God. – If you bring these we have NO way of guaranteeing the security of these items.
What is the dress code for camp?
- Girls should bring a one piece swimsuit or a tankini that overlaps completely. A bikini with a tshirt over it is not permissible.
- Girls shirts should be high-necked. If sleeveless, the band/straps should be more than one-inch wide with no bra straps showing. When you raise your arms you should not be able to see your stomach. When you bend down, you should not be able to see your underwear.
- All shorts should be modest (no short shorts). We realize that it is difficult for some girls to find longer shorts. So, here is the compromise: shorts must be modest and come to at least mid-thigh.
- We should not be able to see your underwear at any time – from the top or the bottom. (girls and guys)
- Guys should not wear “wife beater” type undershirts or tanks with wide open armholes.
How can my parents reach me if they need me while at camp?
- Courtney, Zac and George will have their cell phone with them in case of emergency, they work in most places of camp, but they might have to call you back.
Courtney (901)240-6143 Zac (901)674-7799 and George (901)596-9974
- Campers are discouraged from using the pay phone, or calling home unless there is an emergency.
WHAT IF I NEED MEDICINE WHILE I’M AWAY?
• We will have 4 nurses/emts going with us to camp. Jamie and Amy Clements, Kim Sharp
and Annette Wheless will take good care of our campers.
• Any medications need to be checked in with the nurses the morning we leave for camp with
full instructions.
• The camp will have a first aid supply kit for minor treatments.
WHAT FOOD SHOULD I BRING?
• Campers bring 1-12 pack of water and 1-12 pack of canned drinks (no off brand canned
drinks)
• Female 10th-12th graders bring 1-12 pack of water
• Male 10th-12th graders bring 1-12 pack of canned drinks
• 7th graders bring….1 large bag of tortilla chips and 2 packages of cookies or brownies
• 8th graders bring….2 packages of cookies or brownies, 1 large box of Goldfish, 1 large bag
of regular chips
• 9th graders bring…. 2 packages of cookies or brownies and 1 large bag of regular chips
• 10th graders bring….1 large box of Goldfish, 1 Extra Large bag of M&M’s and 1 large bag of
large marshmallows
• 11th & 12th grade boys bring…large jar of dry roasted peanuts, 1 package of cookies or
brownies, 1 large bag of chips, 1 large bag of Fritos
• 11th & 12 grade girls bring….1 large bag of pretzel sticks, 1 large bag of chips, 1 package of
cookies or brownies, 1 large bag of Fritos
• Adult staff bring 2 packages of cookies or brownies and an additional 12 pack of drinks
WHEN DO STUDENTS ARRIVE HOME?
• The busses should arrive back to the White Station parking lot by 3:30pm on Saturday the
1st.
WHEN WILL CAMP CELEBRATION BE?
• It will be Sunday night August 2nd at 6pm. This is an evening you don’t want to miss. We’ll
serve dinner and watch the camp video together in celebration of all the amazing things
God accomplished over the week. All parents and teens are invited! Cost will be
approximately $3 per person.
Camp Permission form
To download form:
Go to bottom of this page and download two permission forms- they will print out as three pages and all three must be filled out and turned in on Sunday morning at White Station.
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Colorado Packing List
Personal Gear
Hiking Shoes-Waterproof
Tennis Shoes-for around camp
Day Hiking Backpack
Sleeping Bag 35 degree or less
Sleeping pad (closed cell foam or self inflating)
Water Bottles or Hydration Pack (2 32oz lexan/nalgene style)
Breathable Raingear- top and bottom
Eating utensils- (Bowl, Cup, Silverware)
Small First aid kit (band-aids, moleskin for blisters, aspirin)
Pocket Knife
Sunglasses
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Towel's (large and small cloth or camp towel)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Small Flashlight with extra batteries (headlamp is best)
Toilet Paper
Rope or Cord 25'
Clothing
Long Pants (zip-offs, wind pants, No JEANS)
Shorts
Thermal/under armor type Top/Bottom
Underwear
T-shirts or Wicking Shirts
Warm Layer Fleece
Jacket- Waterproof
Light Gloves and Stocking Cap/Beanie
Hat or bandanas
Hiking Socks (at least two pairs)
See The Shack slide show at the bottom of the page to see the vision for The Shack.
The shepherds have agreed to give our youth ministry a half a million dollar building located in the heart of Collierville to supply the teens of Collierville with a place to call their own. A place for churched and unchurched teens to encounter God while using all appropriate methods to excite, inspire, capture and ignite young people for Jesus. The SHACK will strive to gain the trust and respect of community youths and then use it as a springboard for personal friendship, mentoring, and ultimately sharing the life changing message of the gospel of Christ.
Since we are eager to grow the number of Christ following in Collierville both spiritually and numerically, we look to expand our ministry to include more opportunities to contact and engage our own youth and to help our students to reach out to other teens. Some of these opportunities include:
Weekly Bible Studies
A prayer room
After school fellowship
A place for small groups to meet
A Venue for aspiring musicians to perform
Tutoring and Mentoring Opportunities
5th quarters after athletic events
A site for cast parties after local drama performances
Weekly Younglife club
Teen art shows
Local Team Banquets
Music Lessons
Club meeting place
Movie Nights
A location for various GCC activities including showers, worship nights, small groups, Meals, seminars, etc…
