Monday, October 20, 2008

FINAL WEEK OF LIFE/"42 Weekend" THIS WEEKEND

Team Total
4 509,000
2 466,000
3 440,000
1 425,000
6 398,000
5 366,000

Sarah Kate Harris - 10 Visitors
Erica Swindle - 7 Visitors
Caroline Harris - 7 Visitors
Zach Andrews - 5 Visitors


Look below for schedule for "42 Weekend"!

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Fall Break Schedule/Week 6 Standings!

Hey guys/gals!

Just wanted to remind you that everything is on normal schedule next week:


VERTICAL CAFE - 6:00 PM SUNDAY NIGHT
IGNITE (L.I.F.E.) - 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ignite will be a camp fire with hot dogs, smores, etc.... Bring a friend and your appetite.

L.I.F.E. Week 6 STANDINGS

Team Total
4 430,000
2 388,000
6 385,000
3 374,000
1 367,000
5 363,000

Sarah Kate Harris - 9 Visitors
Erica Swindle - 7 Visitors
Caroline Harris - 7 Visitors
Zach Andrews - 5 Visitors

Only two more weeks!

I will be out of the office from Monday-Wednesday around 3:00 pm! I will be in the mountains w/ amy lou and cell phone will not work. If you need anything please call the church (423) 728-5050 and talk w/ Pastor Phil. You are more than welcome to call my cell, but I do not know how often I will be able to check it.

42 Weekend is approaching quickly (oct. 24-26). Look below for more details and get registered this Sunday.

In case I have not told you lately: YOUR AWESOME & HAVE A GREAT BREAK!

Mickey

Monday, October 6, 2008

Through Week 5 (Only 3 weeks left!!!)

FIRST & FOREMOST: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR 42 Weekend in this Sunday, October 12! Look below for more details.

There are only 3 weeks left in our L.I.F.E. competition so it is time to turn it up a notch.

Through the first 5 weeks you guys/girls have:
Averaged: 68 members attending weekly
Averaged: 17 visitors attending weekly
Brought: Total of 85 visitors over the last 5 weeks

That is pretty amazing!!!


1st - Team 4 - 410,000
2nd - Team 6 - 380,000
3rd - Team 3 - 365,000
4th - Team 2 - 360,000
5th - Team 1 - 340,000
6th - Team 5 - 335,000


“42” Weekend: October 24-26
Cost: $50 ($25 deposit upon registration)
Cost Includes:
Everything your student will need, do, or receive
except extra money for free time activity.

Schedule:

Friday, October 24
3:15–4:30 Come by church to pick up maps & host home assignments
EAT DINNER BEFORE ARRIVING AT HOST HOME!
6:00 Meet @ Host Homes
6:30 Session #1
7:30 Break
8:00 Session #2
9:00 Break
9:30 Session #3
12:00 Lights Out

Saturday, October 25
8:00 a.m. WAKE UP & Eat Breakfast!!!
9:00 Session #4
10:00 Break
10:30 Session #5
11:45 Lunch
1:00-2:15 Group Recreation
2:45-5:15 Free Time
5:15 Dinner @ Host Home
7:00 Worship
9:00 Group reflection on weekend events & evaluations
11:30 Lights Out

Sunday, October 26

8:30 Breakfast at church!
9:00 KidStuf
10:00 Worship
11:30 42 Hours behind you; rest of life ahead of you!
What are you going to do with it!

DO NOT MISS 42!,
Mickey

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

You guys/gals are amazing!!!

Last Wednesday night was one of the greatest and all of you SO ROCK!

For those that missed it I will sum it up:

We started with the regular L.I.F.E. ministry that we are in and the students are pumped! The theme was: FAVORITE TEAM and just about everyone was dressed up and looking fine.

Sidenote: HOW DID WE FIT EVERYONE IN THAT ROOM? :-)

We are doing some games: 1) Carpisun Drinking Contest
2) Banana Eating/Cherry stem tieing relay

Both games go great and lead right into the lesson:

QUICK SUMMARY: People who do not know you can not know your heart, they only know what they see on the outside! So let your outside actions speak LOUD!!!! To think I summed up what took about 15 minutes to say!!

OKAY HERE IS WHERE I GET EMOTIONAL!

So we are finished and some adults start yelling for everyone to sit down b/c we are not done. Then in walks Tyler & Bethany with a bag full of cards & a HUGE balloon full of money. It was all a setup to let Amy & I know how much we are appreciated & loved. Can I tell you I heard the message LOUD & CLEAR.

That night Amy & I sat down and read every card!

SO PLEASE KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU ALL & THANK YOU!!!! The surprise was awesome!

Blown Away by your kindness,
Mickey

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

IMN.... RU?

First let me say GREAT JOB at the Retro Skate Party!!! You guys packed the place and it was awesome. You can view the slideshow (to the left) by clicking on it.

Do not forget that we are in the middle of the GREAT EIGHT so look at these important dates:

September 14: Early Bird for “42”
September 24: See You At The Pole
September 24: See You After The Pole Community Rally
@ North Cleveland Church of God (6:08-8:30 PM)
October 1: Movie Night (Fireproof)
October 24-26: “42” Weekend

LIFE is also in full swing on Wednesday Nights at 6:30 PM:

Sept. 10 - Favorite Team Night
Prize for the most outrageous dressed fan!
Sept. 17 - Do You Need A Break?
Just come as you are & bring a friend.
Sept. 24 - See You After The Pole Rally
6:08-8:30 at North Cleveland Church of God
Oct. 1 - MOVIE NIGHT (Fireproof)
Cost: $8 per person Time: 7:00 PM

As you can tell there are plenty of opportunities over the next few weeks, so stay informed & plugged in!!!

TONIGHT: find out if your really N and what IMN stands for!!!

IMN,
Mickey

Thursday, August 21, 2008

THE PLAN

Most people's biggest problem in reaching their friends/family/co-workers with the gospel is the lack of a plan. Well after last night, you have no excuse. For those of you that missed (aka: Jonas' Brothers Concert) let me catch you up.

Thus far THE PLAN includes:
1) Understanding that Salvation is for TODAY!!!!
2) Make sure you're in a right relationship w/ Christ (YOU FIRST!)
3) Make a list of all the people you know
4) Identify your "people you know list" by placing a cross beside the ones you know have a right relationship w/ Christ, place an x by those you know that have no relationship w/ Christ, an a question mark by those you are not sure about
5) Make a list of at least five people from your list that have either an x of ? mark by their name
6) Start targeting them w/ your prayers and opprotunities to talk to them about coming to church w/ you!

Please note: this method is what we are doing to have A PLAN to reach our friends with the gospel. Their are many different plans!! But to not plan at all to tell your friends about Christ will surely result in a fruitless life.

Next wednesday night (at Ignite), Mickey concludes the last step of THE PLAN!!!

GET ON THE PLAN,
Mickey

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

The GREAT Eight!!

What is the great eight? I'm so glad you asked!!

The eight weeks from Sept. 1 -Oct. 26 are setting up to be a God send for our student ministry! Over those eight weeks Grace Point will:

Sept. 3 (6:15-8:15) - Retro Skate Party at Cleveland Skate Place - Cost: $5 per person
Sept. 24 (morning) - See You At The Pole - Local School Campus
Sept. 24 (6:30-8:30) - See You After The Pole Community Rally - NCCOG
Oct. 24-26 - "42" Weekend - Disciple Now type event

Including a new Wednesday night concept from Sept 3-Oct. 22 called L.I.F.E., that integrates a theme every week (ex. Sept. 3 Retro Skate Party), games, and competetion to give Ignite a fresh look for eight weeks.

PS - the winning team from L.I.F.E. goes to "42" Weekend for free!!!!!!

VERTICAL CAFE Bible Study (sunday nights at 6:00 PM) STARTS BACK UP SEPTEMBER 7!

So get ready for the GREAT EIGHT and I look forward to seeing how God changes our student ministry in an amazing way over those eight weeks!

I AM SO PUMPED!!!!,
Mickey