In Youth Ministry we call weekend getaways RETREATS but RETREAT carries some weight to it.  RETREAT means we are stepping away from the battle to ReGroup and then ReTurn to the fight.  This is what this Detroit weekend is all about as we step away to ReTreat from the daily routine, ReOrient our life back to Jesus, ReEvaluate what is important, and ReJoice in time with God and each other.

So come with us March 2-4, 2012 for weekend of fun, service, and moments with God as we talk about and live out some important Spiritual Disciplines.  Did I mention we are attempting to get in on a game of ‘whirlyball’?  This weekend will be a blast!

So signup as quickly as you know if you are going to help us plan the weekend out!

Date: March 2-4, 2012

Meet: @EBC, 7pm on Friday

Return: Sunday (TBD) we will call when we are close

Cost:$40  (food, gas, various other incidentals)

PERMISSION FORMS REQUIRED!!!  EBC Permission Form

What to bring?

Sleeping Bag, Shower Stuff, Bible, Pens, Pillow, Towel, Warm Coat, Warm Clothes,

Gloves, Permission Forms, Hat, etc…

Download the Flyer here…Detroit ReTreat Flyer

We talked about how big the word love is.  As we look at Facebook, relationships, how we treat our boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, and even our friends.  Are you careful with your feelings and are we aware of the amazing the word love is?  Do we consider what it means to really love someone? If you missed it take a look what the bible says about love.  Check out 1 Corinthians 13.  Are we measuring up?

Here is the bulletin that we never even got too.  Take a look at it and consider if you are ready for relationships.  If we want to be a good husband or wife someday we need take the word love seriously.  As someone who is married I need to be constantly reminded of this because I have been known to forget this.  I take 1 Corinthians pretty seriously and it doesn’t hurt to be reminded what the word love means.

Take some time a look at the Chaos Bulletin.

Also, here are questions we started to go over in small group.  Small Group Questions…

Next week, we are going to keep the conversation going!!!  don’t miss out…

So one solution the Ragan’s had was to have a parent’s night out and raise money through donations.  Great idea! So we have kids showing up at 530pm but it would be awesome if we, as a Youth Group, could also show up and support Lauren by hanging out with kids.  The more helpers the easier the job!  So show up and support the Ragans!

When: Saturday (2/11/12)

Where: EBC (children’s center)

Time: 5pm-930(ish)

Cost: Free!  we are raising money for the Ragans (duh)

We will be back with a vengeance next week when we talk about ‘relationships’ and play a little game called Smuggler!

Meet @ the church @6pm if you need to a ride over there or just come to the Jero’s @630pm for kickoff.

Casa de Jero

251 Mt. Vernon

Xenia, OH 45385

Bring some chips, cookies, pop, or whatever food items you like to munch while watching a game!

But, did you know that the SuperBowl is considered one of the largest sex trafficking moments or day in the United States every year?

Check out this article and leave a comment on what you think?

Sex Trafficking @ the Superbowl

What can we do?

Trafficking

1. Get informed and inform others. A recommended reading list can be found here.
2. Read Rid of My Disgrace to learn about the effects of sexual assault and sex trafficking and the hope and healing for victims found in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
3. Support organizations fighting trafficking:
   • International Justice Mission
   • Not For Sale
   • Unearthed Pictures
   • Abolition International
4. Get involved
5. Be an informed consumer
6. Join a local or state anti-trafficking group

Reblogged from ebcsojourn:

This is a reminder for the Super Summit Saturday. We have had one of these already and I really thought it went well.  So come out and help us as we think through what we are doing and build a calendar that reflects where, as a group, want to go.  I will come into the meeting with some ideas and with at least 2 months worth of teaching topics.  These will not be set in stone. Here are topics I want to cover and you to think about. Route 56-I will have a basic teaching plan for the next two months so we …

don’t forget about the Super Summit tomorrow! Help us plan out the next few months of Route56, Middle School CHAOS, and High School Elevate!

Route 56-I will have a basic teaching plan for the next two months so we need to consider worship songs, possible dramas, and special events.  Can we do some unique things on Sunday mornings?  Should we consider having a special Route 56 event outside of Church?  if where?

Chaos- I will have a teaching plan for this as well.  Are there other topics we should cover?  One question to ask is What does the bible say about…and fill in the blank.  Can we do anything new?  if so what?  I am looking for new teachers and leaders as well as someone to help run games.

Elevate-Again, I will have some teaching topics but I am open to other ideas.  What are events we can do?

Service Projects-if you have an idea then please start doing some research and bring in a well developed idea.  don’t just say, we should build an orphanage in Africa.  Ask questions such as is there an organization that can help us, how much do we need to raise, what country, how can best support this need?  What are things we can do here locally?

When: February 4th @ noon

Where: EBC Youth Room

Who: 7th grade and up (parents are welcome)