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!
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!
BEARDS!!!! BEARDS!!!! BEARDS!!!!
THE BEARDMAN DIARIES (one of the more intense segments from our Impact Joplin trip!)
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!
Quick Message from Barry
Things are going great here and we’re excited to get to our last day of work in Joplin! The kids have been working hard and they have accomplished so much in the short time we’ve been here! I’m still trying to get the video from last night online, but I thought I’d post a few quick thoughts to hold you over…. Anyway, enjoy and have a great day!
Joplin Day 4
Check out some pics from today HERE!
Impact Joplin Day One
The above picture was taken in the Minneapolis airport – other than a little parking troubles everything went fine there!
We arrived in Joplin tonight @ around 6:00 and drove around to see the devastation. You can check out the video below to hear some of our kids reactions and then check out our facebook page for some of our pics after that.
PICS ON FACEBOOK:
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!
