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December
2014

ISSUE
No. 42

RELEVANT YOUTH NEWSLETTER

In place of regular Cornerstone and Crossroads on December 14th...
 

 

Don't Miss The Gift!

 The Gift is a night to celebrate what Christmas is all about!  It is a time for Cornerstone (high school) AND Crossroads (middle school) to come together, have fun with inflatables, cookies, hot chocolate, and lives bands, and learn more about why Jesus was born. 

This is a great event to bring friends!   

 

Where: Cherrydale Baptist Church

3910 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207

  

Note: We will NOT 
be serving dinner (so eat ahead of time!), but 
bring a plate of homemade cookies to share~it's a fun tradition!
  
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BAKE CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR THE GIFT!!!
Sunday, December 14
(Cherrydale Baptist Church-see above)

It's a GIFT tradition- bring homemade cookies to share!
Plan your baking parties now! YUM 
YUM YUM

Oh - and disposable plates please. We love the pretty china ones, but we can't take responsibility for their return or condition. 
QUESTIONS: email Marti

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PARENTS!!!
PROVIDE PARTY FOOD (OR HELP AS A SERVER) 
FOR 
YOUTH FAMILY CHRISTMAS Dec 16!!!

On Tuesday, December 16 we will be having our annual Youth Family Christmas Party! 
Would you/could you donate: a Cooked Ham (we need 4-5 pre-sliced, 9-12lb cooked hams) or provide Hors d'oeuvres, a special salad, finger food or dessert for this event? 
OR perhaps help in the Bloom's kitchen (3315 N. Brandywine St., Arlington, VA 22207) on this evening? It's a fun time working together and witnessing the YF fun! 
If the answer is YES - Please email Marti Alderfer 
or sign up directly 
on the
CARECALENDAR - password "cookfor December 16! 

 

 
Don't miss Andrew Peterson's Christmas Concert!
Sponsored by The Falls Church Anglican
When: Friday, December 19, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bishop O'Connell High School
Price: $18
Buy Tickets here!  

NEW Cornerstone 
Leadership Core
Sunday Mornings for high school student leaders at 9am in Room 113 at Bishop O'Connell
Leadership Core is a new way for high school students to serve as leaders at Cornerstone events. We will be meeting for 4 Sundays to learn more about serving and leadership in our community.  
Dates: December 7th & 14 and January 4th & 11th
Email Mike Steenhoek if you are interested! 
CRUSH
(middle school Sunday morning program)
We are back at Bishop O'Connell Highschool until Mid April from 9-10:30am! 
If you enjoy Crush soda, donuts, 4-Square, games and diving into scripture, this is the place for you! All 6th-8th graders are welcome! Preston and Bekah are leading a series about how to follow Christ in your everyday life. 
Cornerstone December 7th 6:30-9pm
Capital Life Church 1800 N Glebe Rd, Arlington
Come join all the high school as we eat dinner, play 9-square, hang out, fellowship, worship, and have small group. October kicked off the teaching on a "A Life Worth Living" based on the  book of Philippians. Bring $5 for dinner, bring a friend and they eat free their first night!
Crossroads December 7th 4:30-6:15pm
Capital Life Church 1800 N Glebe Rd, Arlington
Come join all the middle school as we eat snacks, play 9-square, hang out, listen to a great talk, and have small group. October kicked off the teaching on a "A Life Worth Living" based on the  book of Philippians, which we will be FINISHING this week! Crossroads is FREE, but bring optional money if you would like to purchase anything from the Snack Shack!  The Special of the Week is always only a dollar!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 
 
There are no Youth Ministry events December 21st - January 1st.


Middle School Core: December Meeting!

Who: Middle School Core Leaders
When: Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:00-8:00p.m.
Where: The Youth Office, 150 South Washington Street, Suite 100
Questions? Contact Bekah for more information
 

Crossroads Uproar: Ice Skating and Broomball!


When: January 10th from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Where: Fairfax Ice Arena ( 3779 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, Va)
What: Ice-skating, broomball and FUN
Cost: $13 - includes rental skates!
Bring your $13 and a signed waiver form with you.
Questions? Contact Bekah for more information
 

Cornerstone Ice-skating and Broomball


When: January 24th from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Where: Fairfax Ice Arena ( 3779 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, Va)
What: Ice-skating, broomball and FUN
Cost: $13 and a signed waiver form
Contact Rachel Hansen for more information
JANUARY 24, 2015
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015
Look for your flier and registration by mail, or print it here!
High School Breakaway Registration Open!
Sign up for the best weekend of the school year for high school students. You can register online or by paper flier!

 
Middle  School Breakaway Registration Open!
Sign up for the best weekend of the school year for middle school students. You can register online or by paper flier!



Give your Seniors an AWESOME Christmas present! Sign up for Senior Florida Trip today!
Sign up HERE 

SIGN UP HERE
July 6 - 10, 2015
Fusing fun and spiritual formation for those in middle school. The best week of the summer, put it on the calendar now!!!
2015 Summer Mission Trip Dates
Save the dates! Get yourself for ready for an awesome trip serving elderly and low income homeowners in Pittsburgh. Come learn to serve and grow in Christ.   There will be Middle School Work Groups and High School Work Groups. Register online or by paper. 
Cornerstone Bible Breakfast
George Mason Guys & Others:
Tuesday 7am, Einstein Bagels
McLean Guys & Others:
Tuesday 6:30am, Chesapeake Bagels 
George Mason Girls & Others: Wednesday 7am, Einstein Bagels
Yorktown Guys & Others:
Wednesday 7am, Chesapeake Bagels
Yorktown Girls & Others:
 Thursday 7am,Chesapeake Bagels
MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSSROADS PRESENTS: GRATE PATROL!

When: December Grate Patrol is FULL, but stay tuned for future dates!
Where: Youth Office: 150 S. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 22046
Who: Anyone who wants to serve the greater Washington, DC area
What: Grate Patrol is an event where we go into the heart of Washington DC, team up with St. Paul's Church and serve the homeless breakfast. It's a special way for students to serve and grow an understanding as to why Christ calls us to serve daily! Interested in going or have any questions? Contact Preston or Bekah

Youth Confirmation Prep Course 
(High School age students)

INSTRUCTOR:  David Gustafson (email: [email protected])
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 Sunday February 1st, 2015

TIME: 9:00 - 10:30am
Confirmation Date:  Sunday, May 3, 2015 (in both services, 9:00 & 11:00) 
ROOM:  Classroom at Bishop O'Connell High School
TEXT: Your Confirmation by John Stott (available in class)
REGISTRATION: Being determined.

 


High School Parent Support Group


 
The Youth Ministry Parenting Class offered last year was so helpful, parents have asked Dr. Ted George, author of Untangling the Mind, and his wife Angie to lead a High School Parent Support Group on Sunday, December 7th, at 7:00 pm at the home of Norm and Melissa Fichthorn, 1528 Hardwood Lane, McLean, Virginia. To participate in this great resource for parents of high schoolers transitioning to adulthood, RSVP to [email protected]. See you there!

TFCA YOUTH CHOIR  

For students in 6th-12th grades. Come be a part of the worship and share your gifts in both the contemporary and traditional services! Rehearsals Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm at Columbia Baptist. Contact Caroline Crocker for more information.

Youth Family Dinner Volunteers
We need your help to feed the 80-90 Youth Family members, the volunteers who work with the middle school and high school youth each week. Click here to find out how you can help.

Youth Ministry Needs You

Men we are talking to you! Looking for a way to serve Christ that isn't boring? We need 3-4 strong men each Sunday to help load in equipment from the Youth Ministry trailer to Capital Life Church from 3pm-3:45pm each Sunday. Without your help we won't be able to have music, videos, and it will be very hard to hear the talks! If you are willing and able to lift 75lbs. Sign up online here!

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