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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Park It!

Survivors from last year
It is that season of the year! School years are ending, seniors are graduating, and we are all ready for summer time *though it is quite cold outside right now*. Lighthouse Thursdays are called "Park It!" and we are meeting from 7:00-8:30pm at Hidden Lakes Park in Martinez.

This Thursday is YOU CAN'T BBQ THAT! A gross eating competition which boosts students to the status of legendary in our group. In past years we have had Cow Brains, Pig Uterus, Century Eggs, and the always favorite Black Chicken! The goal is not to be completely gross and sickening but rather to stretch students' palettes. 

We will also be at the park for June 6th and 13th. Come ready for some fun!

Paul / paul@hopecenter.cc

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Baptisms

On Sunday June 2nd we are not having youth service so that the whole church can be together for Baptisms. If you have not been baptized and would like to be or know someone who would like to, please contact me.
Pancakes will be available between services in the Generations Room.


Before baptism, we will be having a 2-part class for preparation. Please contact me so that we can set up times to meet!

Paul

Parent Survey

As we come to the end of the school year, we always take some time to get feedback and make changes to the ministry as needed. We would love your input! Good or bad, "Sundays and Thursdays are great" is very encouraging and "My kid doesn't ever remember the lesson" is helpful feedback of how we can do better. Please fill out the survey below and email it to me or youthassistant@hopecenter.cc.


PLEASE INDICATE THE MINISTRY YOUR CHILD IS IN:   IMPACT      LIGHTHOUSE
Parent(s) name: _____________________________________
Student(s) name: _____________________________________

Please give us so information so that we can update our database:
Do you have a cell phone?                      Yes         No
Text message?                                        Yes         No
Cell Phone Number: (                      )                                      -                                                     
Carrier:                                                

Do you have Facebook?                         Yes         No
If so, how often do you check it?     Daily                               1-2 times per week         less than once a week
Do you have an email address?               Yes         No
Email address:                                                                   @                                           
How often do you check it?         Daily                      1-2 times per week        less than once a week

Do you currently get a youth calendar?             Yes         No
Has this been helpful for you?         Yes                         Sort of                  Not at all
Do you have any comments or suggestions on how this could be more helpful?
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
If you aren’t getting the mailer, would you like to?                           Yes         No
If yes, please provide address here:                                                                                                                                        
                                                           Street                            Apt#                      City                        Zip

Do you feel like the youth ministry staff are accessible?                                 YES         NO
Do you feel like you were informed about opportunities to be involved with youth ministries?
YES                         WOULD LIKE MORE INFO                              NO
Please rate the amount of communication you get from youth ministry.
GREAT                  ENOUGH                             NOT ENOUGH                   NOT GREAT
Please explain your rating:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Do you feel like you are discipling your child?      YES         NO
Do you feel youth ministry supports you as a discipler?  YES                         I NEED HELP!                      NO
Please explain:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Do you feel like you can get involved with what is going on in youth ministry?     YES         NO
If you have been involved, please tell about how the experience has gone:                                                       

Thank you for taking the time to give feedback to youth ministry at Hope Center! Your responses are important to us and how we do ministry!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Hume Wildwood Registration

We are almost a month away from going to Hume Wildwood, June 16-22. We are in the process right now of mailing out letters to all that participated in the Pancake Fundraiser. The letter will include money we have received, money fundraised, and tips. We need your final registration payment this week:

IMPORTANT: As of right now, we need an adult available to go to Hume Summer Camp with us! Katie Falgien is trying to get the time off to go but she cannot guarantee it. Lynn Laybourne has offered but she would have to change some plans to be able to do it. Are you or do you know anyone that is available? Please contact me ASAP.

Check list to complete Hume registration, due this week:

  • Final registration payment
  • Go onto Hume Lake's website to fill out medical information (you should have received a code in your email to log on, contact Robin if you haven't youthassistant@hopecenter.cc)


Paul Scholz / paul@hopecenter.cc

Going On Campus

Be the Change Club at College Park, Thursdays at lunch
I was recently asked by a well known youth ministry website, www.thesource4ym.com, to write an article for their Campus Corner blog. Here's the start:


“Better turn around, they’re not letting anyone on campus today.” That was the text message I got from a fellow youth pastor as I was pulling up to the high school. I went ahead and parked. As I was walking up, the youth pastor said, “The lady in the office is a sub and she said that if she didn’t know us then we weren’t getting on.”




Click here to read the rest http://thesource4ym.com/CampusMinistryCorner/article.aspx?id=15

Paul

Monday, May 6, 2013

Article: A Nation of Wimps

Parents are protesting their child's C to teachers. Parents are complaining that a college professor saying he expects his classes to "work hard" is abusing his position.

I came across this article and was wondering what your thoughts are on the subject.  http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200411/nation-wimps

Even further, I would love to discuss how to raise up young disciples of Jesus Christ in this culture.

Message me for a meeting time, I'll buy the coffee,
Paul / paul@hopecenter.c

Summer Calendar 2013

Our Summer Calendar has been released and we are so excited about upcoming events, activities, and another season of seeing God at work in the lives of students! Click here to see it.
Below is the letter that was mailed out, if you did not receive it please contact us to update your contact information. Thank you!


Dear Lighthouse Parents,
The school year is starting to wind down, and I pray that your student is finishing well. As schedules start to change for this season, we are excited for opportunities for great ministry. We are going to Hume Wildwood for summer camp, volunteering to help with Day Camp, and serving in Ensenada, Mexico – what wonderful opportunities! I hope that your student is able to get involved with all the fun stuff we have going on for the next couple of months.
In the summer season, our youth group schedule is a lot different than the rest of the year, so please make sure that you and your student are connected and are getting informed on how to stay involved.

Keep informed in the Lighthouse Loop:
  • Go to www.ourlighthouse.cc
  • SUBSCRIBE to the Lighthouse Loop blog to receive weekly e-mails for parents
  • LIKE on Facebook for updated info on events for students

Attached to this letter is the Lighthouse Summer Calendar, please note some important dates:
  • May 16th will be the end of small groups at Hope Center on Thursdays. Starting May 30th we will be meeting at Hidden Lakes Park from 7-8:30pm.
  • Hume Wildwood Summer Camp, June 16th-22ndreserve your student’s spot for $75, limited space available. Total cost $445.
  • Volunteer at Day Camp the week of June 24th-28th. Afterwards, we are doing various activities throughout the week.
  • Get involved in a summer Bible study! More details to follow.

If you would like to connect to talk about anything let me know, I am here to serve you!

God Bless,
Paul Scholz
Hope Center Covenant Church l Director of High School Ministries
paul@hopecenter.cc l www.ourlighthouse.cc
(916) 223-4327 cell l (925) 685-4673 ext 13 church