Youth and Family Calendar February 2009
February 1, Sunday, After Worship Service and Annual Meeting - Souper Bowl Sunday
The youth are collecting for "Souper Bowl" on Super Bowl Sunday. We need youth volunteers before and after each service (SSL Hours).
February 8, Sunday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Gathering Meeting
All youth and adults going to the 2009 Gathering in New Orleans should attend this mandatory meeting. There is also material you should view before the meeting found online at elcgathering.blogspot.com .
February 13, Friday, 6:30 pm
Family Movie Night and Pot Luck Dinner
This month’s movie is Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! Everyone is invite to come out to watch a great movie and bring a potluck dish to share. See elsewhere in this issue for more information.
February 15, Sunday 12:30 p.m.
Youth "Get Together" at the Hunleys'
All youth are invited to the Hunley’s after the second service for a "Get Together" and fellowship. The Hunleys' home is located at 8206 Kenfield Court in Bethesda.
February 20 - 21, Friday 4:30 pm - Saturday 6:30 pm
J.A.M.- IN, Lock-in at Mar-Lu-Ridge
This is a great Lock-In up at Mar-Lu-Ridge for youth ages 13-15. The cost is $40 a person. We will leave the church at 4:30 p.m. and arrive in time for Supper and stay until after supper on Saturday, returning to the church around 6:30 p.m. Please let Pastor Lewis know you are going by February 16th. Also, remember to bring warm clothes and waterproof footwear, especially if there is snow on the ground and we go tubing down the sled-run.
February 23, Monday, Noon
Fun Bunch Lunch
Everyone is invite to this catered lunch. We are asking for a donation to help with the cost of the lunch. This month we will look at the churches and culture of New Orleans.
February 24, Tuesday 6 - 8 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - Mardi Gras Style
Everyone is invited to come out for a Pancake Supper and enjoy some wonderful fellowship. All youth are needed to help with this event. SSL hours can be earned.
More information is found elsewhere in this issue.
March 8, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4th Annual Chili Cook Off
Come on out to taste some Chili (including a vegetarian chili), have some dessert, and enjoy great fellowship. We will also have some other food fare for those who prefer something besides chili. Tickets are $10 an adult and $5 for children 3- 12, with a $25 cap for families. Proceeds go toward the 2009 Youth Gathering.
Mark Your Calendars
March 15 - Confirmation Lead Service
March 20 - 22 - Shekinah Retreat
March 29 - 30 - Confirmation Retreat at Hallowood
Family Movie Night and Pot Luck Dinner
Friday, February 13, 2009 -- 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Horton is an Elephant who has no trouble believing in a world that extends beyond his own., Many of the other characters do. As he sees it, "maybe they aren't small, maybe we're big." Maybe there is even someone out there bigger than him and his world, and he and his friends are actually the small ones. And what about the fact that he does not have any more proof than a tiny voice only he can hear? As long as that voice calls out for his help, Horton is not about to tell it that it does not exist. Hmmm, sounds familiar.
This is a wonderful movie for all ages. Bring a dish to share and a friend that will enjoy the
movie with you.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Mardi Gras Style
Tuesday, February 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Come join us as we celebrate the end of the Epiphany season and prepare for Lent with our Mardi Gras style Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. This year we will continue the tradition of "Are You Smarter than a Sunday School Student?" as well as provide some entertainment. So come on out for a good time and good food. This is also a great time to bring a friend. Tickets are $7 a person or a family ticket for $30. Tickets can be purchased either in advance on Sundays, or at the door. Proceeds will go toward the 2009 Youth Gathering.
Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, March 8, 5:30 p.m.
Come on out to taste some Chili (including a vegetarian chili), have some dessert, and enjoy great fellowship. We will also have some other food fare for those who prefer something besides chili.
Last year we had fourteen (14) entries and it would be great if we could add a few more this year. Contact Pastor Lewis about your entry into the cook-off.
Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex two weeks before, but you can always get tickets at the door. You can also contact Pastor Lewis in the church office for tickets during the week. Tickets will also be on sale at the door.
Tickets are $10 an adult and $5 for children 3- 12 with a $25 maximum cap for families. Proceeds benefit youth programs. Bring the whole family. Bring a friend (or two).
