WINTERFEST VIDEO PREMIER!!!
Don’t miss the premier of the WINTERFEST VIDEO this Sunday night! We got a lot of great footage (some you might not even know we got…..) and it’s going to be AWESOME!!!! We’ll start the movie @ 7:00 sharp, so don’t be late!
Also, all you Winterfest-goers (yup, I like to make up words!) will get your very own copy of the DVD so you can go home and show your mommy’s and daddy’s how you are on these trips. Hopefully they’ll let you come with us again….
SEE YOU GUYS SUNDAY!!!
WE’RE THREE DAYS AWAY!!!
Check out this LAST MINUTE CHECKLIST to make sure you have everything you’ll need for the trip!
Make sure you get your PARENT RELEASE FORM in to Barry, because you can’t get on the bus until that is in his hands!
If you have any ?’s just call Barry @ 471-7582!
And, if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll get your very own song written about you by two very tired, very demented youth leaders…..you know, like this one!
Did you know we leave in a WEEK?!!!!!!!
Winterfest is coming up NEXT weekend, February 17-19 and that makes me so happy!!!!
But enough about me, here’s what I need from you:
I need you ALL to be @ Impact on Sunday night so we can go over the details for the trip. Plus, I miss some of your shining, beautiful faces…. 
If you haven’t already, I need you to print this Parent Release Form and bring it filled out on Sunday night. (I CAN’T TAKE YOU ON THE BUS WITHOUT THIS FORM…so, you know, bring it!)
Also, we’ll meet @ the north Burger King (by Gateway Mall) @ 9:00 am on Friday, February 17. The bus is coming from Minot and picking up kids in Garrison before meeting us there to grab breakfast and hit the road. DON’T BE LATE!
IT’S GOING TO BE AN AWESOME TRIP!
Here’s some highlights from last year:
WINTERFEST APPS DUE JAN 13
Winterfest apps are due to Pastor Barry by Friday, January 13, 2012! Cost is $140, which covers your room and all the concerts and services throughout the weekend. Registration is online now! Talk to Pastor Barry if you have questions!
REGISTER HERE!
Also, here’s a quick video of the featured band this year, Julian Drive:
Vote Now!
Where do you want our 30 Hour Famine $$ to go? Here’s your chance to choose! Vote early and often, poll closes on Sunday!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
There’s a lot coming up over the next several months, so mark your calendars now (and ask off work if you need to) so that you don’t miss out!
HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Meet at Impact at 7 pm for one of the sweetest events of the year!
Bring a friend or 33, cuz it’s going to be an amazing time!
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9-10
Details and fundraising packets will be here soon, but save the dates and start thinking now about who you can ask to sponsor you! OUR GOAL IS $2,000!
You can check out more on the 30 Hour Famine @ www.30hourfamine.org
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FEBRUARY 17-19
It’s a ways off, but you don’t want to miss this sweet trip to Rapid City for paintballing, snowboarding, awesome services and concerts! You’re going. Just make that decision now….you’re going. Glad we got that settled.
You can get updates on plans for Winterfest @ http://facebook.com/ncryouthlink
Go Through The Story With Us!
Don’t forget to pick up your copy of The Story and read chapter one before Sunday night!
It’s only 15-20 pages each week and you will have read the ENTIRE Bible by the
end of this school year! Let me know if you have any questions!
You can pick up your copy @ the Rainbow Shop or online @ www.amazon.com or www.thestory.com!
Weeeeee’re BAAAACK!!!!
After the weirdest summer EVER (according to me), Impact is back & ready to go! Are you ready?!! We’re kicking off the festivities with a little heart surgery….yup, it’s time to open you up!
Be there THIS Sunday night, September 11 @ 6:30 to find out what we’re really talking about when we sing, “with hands high and heart abandoned”
Great Concert on Wednesday @ Shiloh!
Hey guys, Impact is on a little break before kicking off the fall, but I wanted to let you know about a great concert coming up THIS Wednesday night @ Shiloh!
Sixteen Cities is coming through town and you’ll love the concert on Wednesday night! You can check out their music and more about the band @ http://sixteencities.com/.
The concert is Wednesday night, August 31 @ 7:00 pm @ Shiloh. It is free, but they will be taking donations to help with flood relief in the area. I hope you check it out!
A Quick Note From Joplin + Bismarck Tribune Story
Hey guys, I’m working hard to pull together your DVD’s for Sunday night, but I wanted to share a couple of things in the meantime:
First of all, the BISMARCK TRIBUNE wants to do a story on our trip to Joplin! Yeah, sweet huh? So I need any of you from the trip that can to be at the church office (3333 E Broadway Ave #1218) tomorrow (Thursday) @ 4:00 pm. They just want to hear about our experiences and they’re going to do a nice story on our efforts down there. Very cool!
Also I wanted to pass along a message from Glen and Marilyn in Joplin:
Just wanted to say it was a privilege to have your youth group with us. We thank you and them for coming to help. They were lots of help not only to our community but to our church. You can be proud of all of them they did well. They were excellent in manners and portraying the Lord. WE hope you are doing well and all is good there. Thanks for sending them our way. We love you
Glen & Marilyn
Awesome job you guys! Be sure to be @ Impact THIS Sunday night @ 7:00 as we look at how we can apply what we learned in Joplin to our life every day!
Packing Instructions for Joplin
Ok, we’re almost there!
In a week we’re on the road to Joplin!
ARE YOU READY?!!!!!!!!!!
Check out these two brochures straight from the Transportation SecurityAdministration that will help you know how to pack for the trip.
http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/prohibited_items_brochure.pdf
http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/311_brochure.pdf
Keep in mind that you need to follow these guidelines so that you don’t end up having to leave anything behind at the airport (or, you know, being sent to Guantanamo Bay….JUST KIDDING…….I think!)
Follow these instructions and, if you have any doubt about whether something is allowed just leave it behind. There are stores in Joplin that we can go to if we need to and it is definitely not worth the trouble!
Also remember to bring a copy of your insurance card and a photo ID! The TSA also give these instructions for medications:
Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.
You may bring all prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.
You are not limited in the amount or volume of these items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. BUT if the medically necessary items exceed 3 ounces or are not contained in a one-quart, zip-top plastic bag, you MUST declare to one of our Security Officers at the checkpoint for further inspection.
Non-liquid or gel medications of all kinds such as solid pills, or inhalers are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. We recommend, but do not require, that your medications be labeled to assist with the screening process.
When thinking about what you should pack, remember that we’ll be able to do laundry at the church we’re staying at. I would suggest that you pack at least 2 pairs of work pants (jeans), 2-3 work t-shirts, a pair of work shoes (tennis shoes or something sturdy) along with 2 pairs of shorts and some more relaxed clothes (shorts, shirts and flip-flops) for our days off. Along with that you’ll want all your basic stuff that you’d pack for a trip. Remember to pack your toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) according to the TSA brochures.
You are free to bring spending money, if you want, but you will have to be responsible for that. Also keep in mind that you cannot buy anything in Joplin or Kansas City that you cannot take on the plane. We will be hitting up the Mall of America for a couple of hours on Saturday before we leave for home, so you might want to bring a little cash for that. ALL OF YOUR MEALS AND THE SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES ARE PAID FOR IN THE MONEY YOU’VE RAISED!
That means that you DO NOT HAVE TO BRING ANY EXTRA MONEY IF YOU DON’T WANT TO.
We’ll meet @ the Gateway church office @ 3:00 pm on Thursday (July 21) and we’ll leave from there. If you have any questions on anything, give Barry a jingle. It’s gonna be an awesome trip!
IMPACT Joplin Information!
Hey everybody! The trip is finally completely planned and put together! We have one fundraiser left - CAR WASH @ THE SOUTH DAN’S ON NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 9 FROM 10:00 AM-2:30 PM – and we are coming down the homestretch before we leave!
You can click here to find a letter that should tell you everything you need to know about the trip. Also, be sure that you fill out these forms and get them back to Barry ASAP (if you haven’t already)! Any questions, just give me a call!
A City in Great Need
At the car wash this weekend, we talked to you about a change in plans for our summer mission trip. We have been preparing for a trip to Chicago but, because of health problems for our contact there, the trip has not come together as expected. At first this was a frustrating development, until we saw another door that God had opened for us to IMPACT a city.
Joplin, Missouri was hit by a massive tornado on Sunday, May 22 that was the deadliest tornado to strike in the U.S. in 60 years. At last count 154 people had been declared dead by this horrible storm – not to mention the thousands that are now homeless. Many have lost everything! Below is a video that shows some of the destruction of the city:
Impact will be working with our church in Joplin, as well as other organizations, to distribute supplies to people who have lost everything. We will also be looking for opportunities to be working out in the community in cleaning up and helping people as they pick up the pieces of their lives. I truly believe there is no greater need in our country today than these communities that have been struck by disaster.
I have to tell you that I have been proud to watch as our students have worked in our own community these past several weeks. I also hope you are praying for Minot right now and realize there is the possibility that we will have opportunity to assist there in the coming months. It is in these times that the church should be Jesus’ “hands and feet” and should be living, breathing examples of his love!
Joplin is an opportunity for this. Minot faces similar circumstances. Bismarck/Mandan is bracing for a long summer. And as we switch our focus from Chicago to Joplin I hope you understand one thing: this trip - this vision – has never been about a city, but it has always been about God and our desire to REFLECT HIM to people in need. So whether you are doing that by coming to Joplin, by sandbagging at your friend’s house, by praying for cities being affected by these circumstances or all of the above, thank you! You are making an IMPACT!
If you are coming on the trip, be sure to join us for a PARENT/STUDENT MEETING THIS SUNDAY NIGHT @ 7:00 PM @ THE IMPACT CENTER! In this meeting we’ll be addressing the changes in plans, health concerns and taking any questions you have.
BIG WEEKEND AHEAD!!!
We’re just over a month away from Impact’s Mission Trip and we’re gearing up with a BIG WEEKEND coming up!
CAR WASH:
THIS Saturday starting @ 10:00 am @ the Dan’t North parking lot! We’ll be sudsing up some cars and raising money for our trip! Bring your own bucket and sponge if you can!
MEETING:
Then on Sunday night @ 7:00 pm @ Barry & Jess’ (1602 N14 St) we’ll meet on some of the details of the trip. PARENTS: please come along, so that you can be in the loop. God is doing awesome things and we are excited to share we’re going to have to REFLECT HIM! This meeting is only for kids and parents going on the mission trip
It’ll also be good to catch up with you guys a bit! It’s been a crazy busy summer - with all the flood work and camp last week – and I can’t wait to hear how you’re summer is going!
Oldie But A Goodie!
So we’re going to take a walk on the wild side this Friday night! We’re going to dip our toes into the deep water and take the dive! That’s right, we’re going to be OLD!!!
So, what do old people when they stay up all night long? Well they rock in their rocking chairs, of course! So that’s what we’re doing! I know some of you have already been raising A LOT of money to help pay for your Chicago trip with this! Keep it up and remember that only 10 people @ $1/hour pays for almost half your trip!
So here’s the details – Friday, May 27 @ 5:00 pm – Saturday, May 28 @ 1:00 pm. We’ll feed you some goodies, along with a special surprise meal on Friday night!
Be sure to bring all your sponsorship money and any other money that you have raised for the trip up to this point!
Also bring your own rocking chair, if you can….if you can’t we’ll have several extras, but let us know if you’ll need one of those.
PARENTS: You could help out by bringing some goodies for us to snack on throughout the night! We’re bound to get hungry being up all night – just let Pastor Barry know if you’re planning to bring something!
And I dare…..no wait, I triple-dog-dare you to try and TOP Barry’s old person costume! YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!
You Lost, But You Still Won…
Weird, huh? But that’s what happens when you give in a contest where all the money goes to God’s purposes anyway! So you brought 33 1/2 lbs of offering (which is actually very awesome!) and the AMP’D kids just topped you with 36 1/2 lbs – THAT’S 70 LBS OF OFFERING!!!!
So we broke our backs and carried 70 lbs of coins into the bank and…..well first of all, we got some weird looks…..but then we found out that you guys had brought $189.73! With the fall offering that the AMP’D kids did (over several more weeks) the total we’re going to be able to send to Ethiopia to help our churches there is $469.79!!
Awesome job you guys!!!
So now you understand why you still won, right? Yeah, I thought so!
A couple of other things:
This Sunday night we’re going to learn how to “Live Life Alive!” Seems like a good idea, right? I mean, who wants to walk around as a dead person. Not me. I know that for sure! So be there – 6:30: Fun Time – 7:00: Worship
Also, don’t forget that IMPACT CHICAGO registrations are due NEXT Sunday, May 22! Click here to register!
Because I Feel Sorry For You…
I’M GIVING YOU ONE LAST CHANCE!
Since this Sunday is Mother’s Day (don’t forget!) we WILL NOT HAVE IMPACT – but your ONE LAST CHANCE will be on Saturday night @ Barry & Jess’ house @ 8:00 pm. We’ll be hanging out for awhile, doing a firepit and roasting marshmallows/S’mores. (families can stick around too). If you can’t make it Saturday night, get your change to Barry sometime before then so it can be counted.
I’ve let the AMP’D Kids know that they can still bring change, too, so you’re going to need to step it up BIG TIME!!! So, don’t waste this opportunity – YOU CAN DO THIS, I BELIEVE IN YOU…..well, sort of.
Bring A Small Child’s Weight In Offering THIS SUNDAY!!!
Also remember that even though registrations for IMPACT CHICAGO aren’t due for another couple of weeks, the sooner you register means the sooner that you can start raising your money! So be sure to talk to your parents and the you can register online HERE.
Jess and I have already raised $62.50 apiece. Think you can beat us to $500? I’ll give a $20 gift to the store of your choice to anyone who beats us – you have to RAISE the money, though. No cheating and getting your parents to write a check!
Also, be there Sunday to get your Rock-a-Thon packets! It’s an Impact Lock-In Grandpa & Grandma-Style! Rockin’ the night away!
