Children & Youth Update

Hello, it's Amy here! I know it's been a while since you've heard from us! We've been on a bit of a break for Christmas! Meetings will resume on January 26th!

We are currently praying about the direction of the Wednesday night meetings. They aren't going away or anything, we are just focusing on how to make them better and how to better engage those children and young people who are attending. Please pray with us and for us!

There are several things coming up quickly that we want you all to be aware of. We will need support from parents in order to make them happen!

January 15th - Winter Jam 2011

It's that time of year again! 5th grade & up are invited to join us for Winter Jam 2011!

We had such a great time last year. We want to encourage you to bring your friends! This is an awesome opportunity to share your faith and build your relationship with God! And the cost is unbelievably inexpensive!! No where else can you see these BIG names for just $10! Bring money for your ticket and any snacks you might want!

We will depart from Bethel, Friday, January 14th at 5:15 pm. We will return to Bethel around 12:30 - 1:00 am. We will need your RSVP by Sunday, January 9th to arrange transportation to and from Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, FL Date: 1/14/2011
Venue: Jacksonville Memorial Arena
TIME: 7:00PM
COST: $10
Doors open at 6:00PM
Pre-Show approx. 6:05PM
Lights Down approx. 6:55PM
Show Ends approx. 10:20PM

ARTIST LINE-UP: Tony Nolan • Chris Sligh • Chris August • Sidewalk Prophets • KJ-52 • NewSong • RED • Kutless • Francesca Battistelli • David Crowder Band • Newsboys

>Students who are younger than 5th grade are invited to come as well, but a parent must accompany them. The reason for this is that the Arena is a large place and it is very hard for 2 chaperons to accommodate younger children. This is an excellent and economical family event!

Souper Bowl of Caring - February 5th & 6th

February 5th - Youth Service Blitz @ LAD Soup Kitchen
We will serve breakfast and lunch at the soup kitchen in shifts.
Details are still being worked out. We hope to have the K4C kids serve breakfast and the CHAOS group serve lunch.

February 6th - Soup ‘R Chili Bowl
Charity fundraiser for LAD Soup Kitchen as part of the nationwide Souper Bowl of Caring initiative. Kids will help serve soup in the Fellowship Hall after church. They will sell tickets in advanced starting on January 16^th. We need 2 volunteers to sell after the 8:30 service, 2 before the 11:00 service and 2 after the 11:00 service on January 16^th, 23rd and 30^th .

Olustee Festival February 18th-20th

Volunteers Needed - Fundraising Opportunity
We have the opportunity to raise money for our annual programs by working a coke booth at the Olustee Battle Field Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, February 14th from 9 am - 4 pm. We need kids and\or parents to volunteer for either 2 or 3 hour shifts. Open shifts are as follows:

Friday:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Saturday:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Sunday:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

If you want to help, please contact Mrs. Amy or Mrs. Dawn ASAP. We will not commit to this activity unless all shifts are filled with dependable volunteers! We will have a sign-up sheet on Sunday!