The Relevant Youth
January, 2014
In This Issue
CORE for Middle School
7th Grade Snow Day!
CR Uproar!
CR Grate Patrol
Scholarship Donations
Anglican Conference
Need Recommendation Letter?
Guidelines for Technology
CRUSH for Middle School
CS- Sunday AM
Youth Confirmation Course
CR Breakaway
CS Breakaway
CS House Party
YF Family Dinner Sign-ups!
Quick Links

January Events 

CROSSROADS

January

5-CRUSH: 9-10:30am
5-CR: 5-7pm
Cherrydale Baptist Church
3910 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207
8-CORE: 7pm-8pm
11-UPROAR: 7pm-8:30pm
Ice Skating and Broom ball
12-CRUSH: 9-10:30am
12-CR: 5-7pm
19-NO YOUTH EVENTS
25-7th grade Snow Day: 7:30am-2pm
26-CRUSH: 9-10:30
26-CR: 5-7pm
 
CR MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW
:
January 25, 2014: 7th Grd Snow Day
March 7-9: CR Breakaway!!!!
April 15-17: Overflow! (Formerly "Serve the City")
May 2-4: 8th Grade Weekend
June 25-27: Anglican Youth Conference

CORNERSTONE

January
5-Coaching Classes: 
9am, 11am 
5-Confirmation Class begins: 9am
5-CS: 6:30-8:45pm
Cherrydale Baptist Churchh
3910 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207 
11-House Party: 8:00-11:00pm
Aggen House
2415 Lancaster Ct. Falls Church, Va 
12-Coaching Classes: 9am, 11am
12-Confirmation Class: 9am
12-CS: 6:30-8:45pm
19-NO YOUTH EVENTS
26-Coaching Classes: 9am, 11am
26-Confirmation Class: 9am
26-CS: 6:30-8:45pm

 

CS MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW

February 14-17:  BREAKAWAY!!!

March 7-9, 2014: Work Crew Weekend

March 28-30, 2014: Junior Weekend 

April 12-19, 2014: Senior Florida Trip
June 25-27: Anglican Youth Conference

Breakfast Bible Studies
Join one of the ongoing Bible Breakfasts:

Mary Ellyn Henderson MS Area Guys-
More information to come!
Swanson MS Area Girls-  Tues 2:45pm, The Wilkie House:  
1709 N Kenilworth St, Arlington, 22205
Williamsburg MS area guys-  
Wed, 3:30pm, Elevation Burger
Marshall HS Area Girls- Wed 7am, Caribou Coffee on Rt 7
George Mason HS Area Girls- Wed 7am, Panera
Yorktown HS Area Guys- Wed 7am, Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
George Mason HS Area Guys- Thurs 7am, Dunkin Donuts 
Yorktown HS Area Girls- Thurs 7am, Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
Middle School CORE

The next Crossroads CORE meeting is on Wednesday, January 5 from 7:00-8:00pm in the Youth Office (150 S Washington Street, Suite 100, Falls Church 22046).  If you're not able to make it, please contact Betsy ([email protected]). We will continue diving into scripture as we look at different leaders of the bible. We will also continue to talk about our leadership actions and what it looks like to effectively lead as followers of Christ. Please bring your bible, notebook and a pen with you. 

7th Grade Snow Day!!


When: January 25th, 7:30am-2pm. 

For All 7th Graders and their 7th Grade Friends!!!  

All 7th graders are invited to a fun day of snow tubing at Liberty Mountain Resort on Saturday, January 25th from 7:30am to 2:00pm. It's an awesome time with your 7th graders leaders and your 7th grade friends! We will depart and arrive back at the Youth Office (150 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046). For more information, please click here for the registration and parent permission forms. 

Ice Skating and Broomball
UPROAR!!!
 
When: 
Saturday, January 11 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Fairfax Ice Arena (3779 Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031)
Who: Crossroads students and their friends 
What: A fun night of ice skating and broomball 
Bring: $12 and a signed permission form, which you can find here. 
Crossroads' Grate Patrol
Food to the Homeless


Crossroads Grate Patrol meets approximately once/month. Spots are limited so please sign upl! *This experience is a great way for us to put our faith into action.
Arrive:
Youth Ministry Office 150 S Washington St, Falls Church, back parking lot
Time: 4:50am-10am
*We load into vans and then spend the morning delivering breakfast to homeless men and women throughout Washington, D.C.
RSVP and questions: Wes

Future Dates: February 1
CORNERSTONE
GRATE PATROL!

 
Cornerstone Grate Patrol meets approximately once/month. Spots are limited so please sign upl! *This experience is a great way for us to put our faith into action.
Arrive: Youth Ministry Office 150 S Washington St, Falls Church, back parking lot
Time: 4:50am-10am
*We load into vans and then spend the morning delivering breakfast to homeless men and women throughout Washington, D.C.
RSVP and questions: Caleb
Future dates: February 8, March 22, 
April 26
Scholarship Donations 
Cornerstone and Crossroads reserve funds to provide

scholarships for our retreats. We don't want money (or lack of money) to keep kids from knowing Jesus. If you would like to donate scholarship money so deserving kids can join us on life changing events like Breakaway, we'd love to receive them. Just make out a check to TFCA and put "Youth Scholarship" in the memo line.

 

Mail to:  

TFCA Youth Ministry

150 S Wasington St, Suite 100

Falls Church, VA 22046 

Youth Anglican Conference and Pittsburgh Work Mission Trip

Keep your calendars open this summer from June 25-27 for the Anglican Youth Conference. More details to come.

Want a Recommendation Letter from Jim?
Click here for details on how to get a recommendation from Jim
Guidelines for Parents: Technology and Teens

Click here for recommended guidelines for teens and technology
Dear Parents of Crossroads and Cornerstone,

 

2014 is upon us! I am so excited for a new year and new opportunities for young people to grow and experience Christ! The Youth Staff and the Nehemiah's have many fun and exciting things in store for this upcoming year.

 

A few things I would like to let you know:

 

----I will be team teaching a class for Parents of Teenagers 

beginning Jan 26 a 9:00 AM at Bishop O'Connell. 

My good friend, Dr. Ted George, will be partnering up with 

me. It will run every week finishing up March 16th.

We will be publishing the schedule for that class soon.

 

-----Parents have been asking us for the topics and 

passages we are looking at for Sunday Night Crossroads & 

Cornerstone. We'll send those out to you by email. If you 

don't want them you can delete them or request to not receive them. 

 

The trips make a difference:  

High School Breakaway: Feb 14-17   

Middle School Breakaway: March 7-9
11th graders: Junior Weekend March 28-30

Sr Florida Trip: 12th Graders only! April 12-19

Middle School Overflow: April 15-17

8th Grade Weekend: May 2-4

Car Wash: May 10

 

The summer plan at this time:  

June 25-July 2: The Anglican Conference and Work Trip in Pittsburgh

JULY 7-11: FUSION! For rising 6th graders through rising 8th grade. High Schoolers 15 and up can apply for Fusion leadership.

July 16: Rehoboth Beach Day Trip

                                                                                

  

Jim Byrne
CRUSHING ALONG WITH CRUSH!!
SUNDAY MORNINGS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL!
(January 5, 12, 26)
The new form of Sunday morning classes (CRUSH) for crossroads continues! It's located at Bishop Oconnell HS in the cafeteria from 9-10:30am! Come on out and experience a chance to build community, play games, have breakfast and drink some crush soda as we dive into the Bible and learn about God! You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!
 
Contact Betsy or Preston if you have any questions!
Please check the website when TFCA worships at other locations for CRUSH's meeting place!
Sunday Mornings for Cornerstone
COACHING CLASSES
For all students Grades 9-12!!
9AM & 11AM (January 5, 12, 26)
9 am

The Gospel and the Arts

Room 113

Every Christian at point or another asks the question, how do I incorporate faith in all aspects of my life? This is especially true in the areas that are not spiritual by nature.  In this class we are going to look at how the knowledge of arts (sports, music, movies, improve, art) fit into the way we live our lives. This class is going to be very interactive, fun and practical.

Taught by: Wes Buckley 

 

11 am  
The Celebration of Disciplines
Room 113
The what and how of prayer, service, mediation, scripture reading and much more! Learn how the Holy Spirit using the disciplines to form your walk with God. Learn what they are, why they are important and how to use them in your day-to-day life. 
Taught by: Rachel Downey
 
Please check the website for class locations.
Youth Confirmation Prep Course

www.tfcanglican.org/confirmation

 

FOR:  High School Age Students 
INSTRUCTORDavid Gustafson
COURSE:  This course is for high school age students and consists of 10 required sessions. Students who complete the requirements of the course (class attendance, memorization, reading, quizzes, and interview with clergy) will be confirmed at the annual Confirmation Service with Bishop John Guernsey at Bishop O'Connell HS.
DATES:  Starts January 5, 2014 (Note-Adult class begins Jan 26 however youth class begins on January 5.) 
TIME:  9:00 - 10:30am

CONFIRMATION DATE:  Sunday, March 23, 2014 (in both services, 9:00 & 11:00)

ROOMClassroom 117 at Bishop O'Connell High School  

TEXT:  Your Confirmation by John Stott (available in class)

 

REGISTRATION: Students can register on the first day of the course; no pre-registration is required HOWEVER, you can fill out the attached registration form and either bring it to the first class or email it in advance to
  

WHY DOES OUR CHURCH DO "CONFIRMATION?  Each of us wants Jesus to acknowledge us as His own at the Last Day.  And who will receive this wonderful acknowledgement?  Jesus said, "Everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven."  (Matthew 10:32.)  The Confirmation service is our Church's ritual means of giving each of us an occasion to acknowledge Jesus before men, and to receive the formal blessing and commission of the Church, so that we can joyfully look forward to Jesus' acknowledging us. To prepare Christians to make a mature commitment to Christ, the Confirmation class instructs them in the basics of the Christian faith and prepares them for this event.

 

For more information, email Mr. Gustafson
Middle School Breakaway is Coming!

  BREAKAWAY 2014 REGISTRATION INFORMATION!

What you all have been waiting for, BREAKAWAY! The best weekend of your year! Sign up now!!!Tell your friends about Breakaway and INVITE them all! Don't delay! Click here to register. Crossroads Breakaway Registration

High School Breakaway!

   BREAKAWAY 2014 REGISTRATION INFORMATION!

What you all have been waiting for, BREAKAWAY! The best weekend of your year! Sign up now!!!Tell your friends about Breakaway and INVITE them all! Don't delay! Click here to register Cornerstone Breakaway Registration 

 
DEADLINE BEFORE LATE FEE:
Jan 21: after that date a $35 late fee will take affect! Cancellations after Jan 31 will forfeit � and cancellations after Feb 7 forfeit all of the payment
HOUSE PARTY!


On Saturday, January 11, Cornerstone is throwing a House Party from 8:00-11:00 pm at the Aggens' house (2415 Lancaster Ct, Falls Church).  

 Come, relax and have a good time!!!   

 

INVITE A FRIEND

Contact: Rachel with any questions!

YOUTH FAMILY DINNER SIGN-UPS!

The CareCalendar is now ready to accept your 2014 sign-ups for Youth Family Dinners!


Salad (for 25) or Dessert (for 25 or more), please check out our CARECALENDAR - it's not as confusing as it looks. You won't accidentally sign yourself up by looking. Deliver to Youth office by 5:30pm that day.

To access Youth Family's personal CareCalendar site,

visit http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/84713    

CALENDAR ID      :   84713

SECURITY CODE  :   "cook"

Browse the Tuesday dates when there are RED

needs listed. (Writing in GREEN means it's been filled) Click on a need and the form will open for you to add your name, email and phone #. Please hit "submit" at the bottom before leaving the page. Until you hit submit, you aren't signed up. You will receive automatic email reminders.If you prefer - just email Marti with the Tuesday date(s) you would like to contribute Salad & Bread or Dessert, and I will sign you up! It's that easy!!

HOW DO I CONTACT THE YOUTH MINISTRY WITH MY QUESTIONS? 
WHERE IS THE OFFICE? HELP!
Physical address and mailing address is:  
Youth Ministry of TFCA
150 South Washington St  
Suite 100 
Falls Church, 22046
We can be found on the web, http://www.tfcanglican.org/students.   
 
The best way to contact the staff is via emails - first name followed by @tfcanglican.org. However, we love to talk too; our youth office number is 571-282-0300. When calling this number, you are able to access all of the Youth Ministry staff's extensions. Also, there is a message line
where you may find updates on youth events, times, locations.
NOTE: The Youth Ministry Staff is OFF on MONDAYS (with the exception of Marti, who is off Fridays)   
 
Jim Byrne (Youth Ministry Director; Clergy) [email protected] 571-282-0303  
Marti (Administrative Asst) [email protected] 571-282-0301 (Monday-Thursday) 
Mike Steenhoek
(CS Asst Director; high school boys) [email protected] 571-282-0302
Liz Price
(CS Coordinator; high school girls) [email protected] 571-282-0304
Betsy Christian
(CR Asst Director; middle school girls) [email protected] 571-282-0306
Preston Hansen
(CR Coordinator, middle school boys) [email protected] 571-282-0305

NEHEMIAH VENTURE
Wes Buckley [email protected] 908-278-8740
Caleb Burr [email protected] 608-345-7953
Heather Campbell [email protected] 703-304-2851
Rachel Downey [email protected] 504-908-5158  

 

We welcome contributions to our scholarship fund which enables students with difficult financial circumstances to participate in trips and Fusion. Make checks payable to The Falls Church Anglican and note Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund in the Memo line. Thank you.

We especially want to thank all of you- students, parents and leaders for your prayers and support.
  
Sincerely,

  

Marti Alderfer

The Falls Church Anglican Youth Ministry