Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Ministry Update - 3/14/12

Here's this week's update!!

1) Easter Services
Just in case you haven't heard yet, we have decided to not have any middle school services on Easter weekend (there will also not be a Portside service that Saturday as well).  This will allow all of our main services to be "equal" so that they all offer the same programs for visiting families.

2) Please Pray for Sunday's Service
This week we will be wrapping up our series about the Holy Spirit, by having a special prayer time for students to seek the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.  Please set aside some time each day, between now & Sunday, to pray for the hearts of our students - that they will be receptive & open to however God chooses to move in their lives.  I would even encourage you to fast one or more meals during the rest of the week & allow that special time to be used for your focused prayer time.  Near the end of this past Sunday's service, I asked the students to raise their hands if anyone would like to have the kind of experience with God that the Holy Spirit can bring, and nearly EVERY ONE OF THEM raised their hands!  Please, please, please keep this service & our students in prayer this week.

3) Girl's Sleepover
In case you are not aware, here are the details for the middle school girl's night on Friday, March 16.  Cost is $5, and the evening will begin at 7pm & end promptly at 8am.  Everyone should make sure they bring a sleeping bag, pillow, & clothes to change into for "flour wars" (preferably dark clothes).  Flyers can be picked up at the sign-in table on Wednesday night.  After pick up on Saturday morning, everyone is encouraged to head over to Applebee's to help support Portside's Flapjack Fundraiser from 8-10am!  (cost is $7/adults & $5/kids for all you can eat pancakes!!)

4) Upcoming Events
Friday, March 16 - Girl's Sleepover ($5)
Friday, April 6 - Good Friday Service @ 7pm
Friday, April 13 - YFC Lock-In @ Hanover YMCA ($10)
Saturday, May 5 - Community Service Projects
May 11-12 - Gurly/Burly Weekend (separate events for guys & girls)
Friday, June 1 - Submerge Mystery Dinner Theater

I hope everyone has a great week!!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Ministry Update - 3/7/12

Just a quick update for everyone!!

1) Easter Services
After a lot of discussion and thought, we have decided to not have any middle school services on Easter weekend (there will also not be a Portside service that Saturday as well).  This will allow all of our main services to be "equal" so that they all offer the same programs for visiting families.

2) Tonight's Baptism / Deeper 1.3
Since today is the first Wednesday of the month, Submerge will be participating in Deeper 1.3 instead of meeting with their regular small groups.  When your child is dropped off, please make sure they know to go straight to the main sanctuary to meet up with the rest of the group.  Also, I want to personally invite you to participate in tonight's Deeper service as well, since it is open to all ages & ministries of Crosswind.

3) Girl's Sleepover
In case you are not aware, here are the details for the middle school girl's night on Friday, March 16.  Cost is $5, and the evening will begin at 7pm & end promptly at 8am.  Everyone should make sure they bring a sleeping bag, pillow, & clothes to change into for "flour wars" (preferably dark clothes).  Flyers can be picked up at the sign-in table on Wednesday nights or Sunday mornings.

4) Upcoming Events
Friday, March 16 - Girl's Sleepover ($5)
Friday, April 6 - Good Friday Service @ 7pm
Friday, April 13 - YFC Lock-In @ Hanover YMCA ($10)
Saturday, May 5 - Community Service Projects
May 11-12 - Gurly/Burly Weekend (separate events for guys & girls)
Friday, June 1 - Submerge Mystery Dinner Theater

I hope everyone has a great week!!