The "X" is the Youth Group of the Burtt's Corner Church of Christ. Our Middle School Group meets from 6:30 to 8:00 and our High School group meets from 8:00 to 9:30. Don't know what is going on? You will find it here!
Hey Everyone, I know that there are many of you that I will not see until the new year so I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year but I know that it isn't all jingle bells and holly for everyone. I understand that, it isn't for me either and I will be praying for all of you. Nonetheless, I hope each of you have an awesome Christmas with your families reminiscing of good times and enjoying being together.
If you want, you can use this post to wish others in the group Christmas wishes over the break. It would be a neat way for us to all stay connected even when we don't see each other.
Even though I know that all of you took your newsletters home and put them up on your fridge like you do every week and the ones I pick up off the floor every week don't belong to you, I thought I would still post some info so you don't need to stress the day of.
High Schoolers, This Friday December 15 - Your Christmas party is from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. It is at Dan and Janelle's place. Directions: Drive past the Brookside Mall on Brookside Dr. and then past Reynolds St on the left. TURN LEFT on Terrence St. Drive past Harly Close and Walter Close on your right and TURN RIGHT on Ferguson Close. Dan and Janelle live at 35 Ferguson Close on the LEFT.
If somehow you get lost, pull into the Brookside mall and call me. Don't forget your secret Santa gift, especially if you got Dan's name.
Middle Schoolers, Monday December 18 - Your Christmas party is from 6:30 until 8:30. It is at the church. If you need directions, I can't help you because I don't know where it is either! Don't forget your secret Santa gift, especially if you have Dan's name.
Here is a little gift from me to you! It's aSnow globe!
Hey guys, due to the bad weather outside, youth group is canceled. Next week will resume as normal with each group meeting at its regular time.
But here is the New Letter anyways!!!
No. 46 Monday, Dec 4, 2006.
Sunday Dec 10 – We will be having Sunday School and Church as usual and you should come check it out every week!
Every Thursday at Leo Hayes High School there is Youth For Christ in room A217 and you should go (if you attend Leo Hayes). We sometimes play a game share a devotion and hang out! Come and bring Dan a sandwich and pop!!! No one has done this yet so do it this week!!
Friday December 15 – the High School group will be having their Christmas party! This will be held at Dan and Janelle’s place in Fredericton from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. I will be gathering names for “Secret Santa” so make sure you are here to put your name on the list! 10 dollar limit on gifts!
Monday December 18 – the Middle School group will be having their Christmas party! This will be here at the church from 6:30-8:30! I will be gathering names for “Secret Santa” so make sure you are here to put your name on the list! 10 Dollar limit on gifts!
Top 10 Things To Say about a Christmas Gift You Don't Like
10. Hey! There's a gift!
9. Well, well, well ...
8. Boy, if I had not recently shot up 4 sizes that would've fit.
7. This is perfect for wearing around the basement.
6. Gosh. I hope this never catches fire! It is fire season though. There are lots of unexplained fires.
5. If the dog buries it, I'll be furious!
4. I love it -- but I fear the jealousy it will inspire.
3. Sadly, tomorrow I enter the Federal Witness Protection Program.
2. To think -- I got this the year I vowed to give all my gifts to charity.
And the Number One Thing to say about a Christmas gift you don't like:
Tonight we are drawing names for secret Santa so make sure you are here OR if you can't make it email me or comment and I will get you a name and make sure someone gets yours!!!!
This time it isn't as easy as the first person to comment! No no no. This one will take a little more work. On DECEMBER 4TH whoever can bring me the most "X" newsletters (the all have to be different if you are thinking about snagging a bunch next youth group) will win a prize and whoever can bring me the Oldest newsletter. Start looking.
Hey everyone this is just a reminder that this coming Monday will be a combined youth group starting at 7 and ending at 9. We will be filling operation Christmas child boxes so PLEASE make an effort to bring some stuff in. I would also appreciate it if everyone could bring one or two dollars to put with the boxes as shipping costs need to be covered.
Also, for high schoolers Sunday Night Live is at Grace Memorial I think. So meet at the church at the time we usually meet because I don't know/forget what time that is... if you do then comment!
Alright guys, here is the deal! Katelyn and Chelsey, Cathy is picking you up. LHHS and FHS students, you will be picked up at on you lunch hour so you either need to pack a lunch or be prepared to buy one. You will all need to be prepared to buy you own supper Friday night before the conference begins. We should get back to the church on Sunday around 4:00 PM. Any questions?
I was thinking, over thinking Cause there's just many scenarios To analyze, look in my eyes Cause your my dream please come true I was thinking, over thinking About exactly how I'm not exactly him I'll break my heart in two More times than you could ever do Cause your my dream please come true
Cause I think way too much On a one track mind And your so out of touch Cause I'm so far behind
[Chorus] I can't deny this any more The facts ignored all done before And if there's one in this world You let me know you're not that girl
I was sinking, lower sinking Cause I lost the things I held on to They let me think a thought A thought that I would know was not Of seeing my dream come true I was thinking, over thinking About how far I had let this go One more guy/girl cliche I know now you're just in the way Of me and my dream come true
Cause I think way too much On a one track mind And your so out of touch Cause I'm so far behind I'm trying to make sense Out of all of this While your fading scent Just slips through my grip
[Chorus]
Don't touch the positive with a negative end Don't touch the positive with a negative end Cause after all of the sparks you're left alone in the dark Cause after all of the sparks you're left alone in the dark And while I'm able I think I'll label Experience with you as a mistake And while I'm at it, I'll say I've had it Experience with you as a mistake
Cause I think way too much On a one track mind And your so out of touch Cause I'm so far behind
I'm trying to make sense Out of all of this While your fading scent Just slips through my grip
I was thinking, over thinking Cause there's just too many scenarios To think about, to figure out If you're my dream please come true
Ok guys here is the deal, If you are going to Exalt then I NEED to know like today. You have to get me a form and money. The absolute deadline is Friday but I am faxing what I have today. This is your last chance! So get that stuff to me like pronto! If you need a form download one here.
Next! I have heard that your school pictures are back! I did not however hear that from any of YOU! If you have a school picture... I want one. So give it to me soon. The first person to give me a school picture will win a prize!
I was planning on letting you know the arrangements for Friday's trip but I really need to know who is going and from where before I can do that so you will get that info tonight once we know who is going!
PS! Come hungry tonight because we are having PIZZA!!!
Hey guys! If you missed a week at the "X" recently and would like to hear the Sweet Dating message you missed then click here to download the message and the handout! The list will be on the left of the page!
Sunday Oct 1 – Sunday Night Live is taking place at Brunswick Street Baptist with Joel Wydsh, the subject is "Be Holy". Meet here at 5:30 so we can stop at Tim’s. mmmmmm.
you hate men is what you say and i understand how you feel that way all girls dream of a fairy tail but what you got's like a used car sales man, trying to conceal what's wrong behind a smile and a song and i'm not saying that boys are not like that but i think you should know that some of us will grow because...
all princes start as frogs all gentleman as dogs just wait till it's plain to see what we're growing up to be.. coz some frogs will still be frogs some dogs will still be dogs but some boys can become men just don't kiss us till then
Well in case you missed it or haven't heard. Christy was baptized into Christ on Sunday morning. Christy has made the most important decision in her life and I encourage you to pray for her as she enters her life with Christ. Here is a presentation to relive the day or see it for the first time!
If anyone has pictures please send them to me, my camera didn't work!
Ok! This is the last change of the Starfield plans, I promise. I got an email from an organizer of the event and as it turns out we can go to the Saint John Show at Market Square. This should mean that more of you can come because getting home at midnight on a Friday night is a little different than a weeknight so once again please let me know if you are interested!
dear diary i saw this guy at the show he was singing to me at least i think so all the world around me stopped when he said (hi, what's up baby) he's the perfect guy his hair his eyes oh i love his smile when he opened the door knew he was worthwile he looked so good standing right next to me so beautiful i know our children will be this time i know its true love
he is the one that i've been waiting for i promise to love him forevermore i've waited my whole life for the day i am his i just know he's the wonder what his name is
dear diary today i found a new guy with a movie star face and the perfect lines knight and shining armor hero to rescue me he'll be so romantic just like in the movies he'll play the role of a boyfriend for me like in "Here on Earth" with leelee sobieski there's just one problem something i might have missed he's a movie star he doesn't know i exist this time i know its true love
dear diary i thought my dreams had come true last week i found the one to give my heart to told all my friends about him even tried his last name didn't see that to him, it was all just a game he seemed so nice i've known him for a whole week but my friends didn't like him didn't know him like me no more crushes or rushes learn to be satisfied with being single again... -wait who's that guy? you are cute!
Ok so as it turns out the Starfield concert in Saint John on Friday October 6 is part of a Youth Conference that is going on that weekend that we are not attending, furthermore the concert is only for those attending the conference... i.e. not us...
SO! Here is the new harder and more complicated plan (more due to time than anything). There is a concert in Moncton too, which only a little further away but it is on Thanksgiving Monday at Moncton Wesleyan at 7:00pm which is on 945 George Boulevard. This means we would be back late on Monday night and you have school in the morning. If people are still interested we will still go. Let me know. Tickets are still the same price. I will post details like when and where you will be picked up and dropped off once we know if people are going.
Ok everyone, we need to see what the interest in this concert is if we are going to go. If you weren't at the kick off and have no idea what I am talking about, allow me to elaborate. I know that many of you are disappointed that grades 9 and under cannot attend Exalt 2006. SO instead, or and if you are in grade 10 or higher, we would like to go to the Starfield concert in Saint John on Friday October 6th. The cost is only 10 dollars!
Who is Starfeild you ask? They are a Christian Band that is really good. You can listen to some of their music by clicking here. This should be a lot of fun but we will only go if there is enough interest. This means I need you to sign up either here or at youth group and let me know so that I can make the needed arrangements. So let me know!
If you should happen to come home from school and find yourself bored with nothing to do and God should prompt you (through this blog) to come help your friendly neighborhood Spider-Dan get ready for the BBQ tonight that would be great!
Ok, everyone here is the deal, THE TOTAL DEAL!!! Youth Group is getting a face lift and this is what it looks like. From 6:30 to 8:00PM the middle school portion of the X will meet and the high school portion will be from 8:00-9:30PM. The only time this will not be the case is on the first Monday of every month. On that day the whole group will meet from 7:00-9:00.
For those of you who may be checking out the website for the first time, The "X" is a group that meets to hang out, play awesome games, learn about God, take fun road trips and attend cool events. All are welcome and there is of course no cost for regular youth group events.
For those of you who do check the blog often, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA you are back in school!!! And for the first time I am not! HAHAHAHA, this is me laughing at you!!! Have fun and do good!
Thats the first question to the quiz. Hope you love school because it is starting soon and in honor of school, and in honor of Hockey, I have compiled a list of ten trivia questions to test your Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner Knowledge.
So Far Katelyn has done the quiz and her score is listed, can you beat it!... Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner Quiz on the Hockey Blog. How much do you know?
Sorry guys, I will not be there in time for Macaroni Monday! See you at youth group!!! Please come as it is your last chance to see Darrell before he leaves!
Join JoyFM and Compassion Canada for a free large scale worship experience in Officer's Square from 7:00 - 10:00, featuring the music of faith and worship by The LaPointes with special guests Three Season Ant and a city-wide church of more than 500 voices together under the direction of Janice LaPointe McLaughlin. There will be a kids' corner with face-painting, balloons and treats! This will be a worship experience to remember!
You guys should come and check this out because it will be a TON of fun! Three Season Ant will be at the Exalt conference this year at MCC so it will be a good opportunity to hear them so you can sing along at their show in Charlottetown.
If you would like to go but need a lift please comment and we will do our best to make arrangements!!!
Let the hype for the new year begin, with the to coolest things ever. Man you never like to wish time away but this is intense! Below is the timer counting down until opening night of Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner. As Hockey Night In Canada ends, so does Hockey Night In BC with the Burtt's Corner Church of Christ Return Again!
Spider-Man 3
This timer is for Dan and mostly my own curiosity, oh yeah, May will be like the best month ever, not only bringing Hockey Night Back to Burtt's Corner But bringing Spider-Man 3 back to the box office.
Thank you to everyone in the "X" who helped out with VBS this past week. You guys were a big help and it would have been a very different week without you. Your willingness to serve and help out was refreshing and I know all of the leaders and organizers of the event appreciated your presence.
Friday night, this is the deal. We will meet behind the church at 7:00pm to set up tents and all of that fun kind of stuff. At exactly 7:34ish pm we will go Keith Foreman's place to have a campfire and play fun and exciting games! After we have done that we will come back to the church around 10:00pm and play our annual night foot-ball game. When that is done you will be getting in your tents and SLEEPING!!!!! The next morning I will make your breakfast and your parents will pick you up at 10:00 am.
Ok, so here is the deal, the TOTAL deal. Wednesday August 9th, we will be meeting at Wilson's Paintball at 6:15ish. This way we can play from 6:30 until 8:30. The cost is 23$ for gun rental and 180 paintballs or 35$ for gun rental and 500 paintballs. So you will have to decide what you want on that front. This will be a lot of fun. See you there!!!
Now, if you are not going paintballing and you are a GIRL!!!! Then you may attend instead the "Girl's Night Out" that is happening. If you would rather do that then you need to meet at the church at 5:30. You will then be driving to Boston Pizza for supper (you have to buy your own meal) and then going to the Foremans place to watch "She's the Man" and then be driven home.
Ok, so I forgot that Monday was a holiday! This means that Monday August 7th is New Brunswick day. This means that Youth Group will be cancelled. That's ok though because we are still going paintballing on Wednesday or a girls night out!! THEN the Tentover is on Friday. Please pass this message along as I know a vast majority of our group does not check the blog!! I will post details on Paintballing, girl's night out and the sleep over very soon... very. Tell everyone. Right now. GO!
I will tell you why today is special. Beginning this week, until we stop doing this whole Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner on Thursday Nights, we will be doing weekly poles on different topics of discussion. So when you go to www.hockeynightwithbccoc.blogspot.com check for something that looks like the box below:
Each week there will be a Poll like this, and I encourage you to make a vote each time that you are on the site, so that we can get the opinions of our Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner Fans. Also again I extend an invitation to you to come on out to Hockey Night in Burtt's Corner and join us in some fun fellowship, or even come and watch. Lots of fun to be had in coming out and watching to. P.S. If you would like, don't forget to post your vote on the example poll, just click on it, and pick your thoughts. See you Thursday!
Hey there Blog faithful! Just wanted to let everyone know that on Wednesday we will be going to the Bucket Club. The cost is 12 bucks and that will give you a bracelet to do pretty much whatever you want for like 3 hours! We will meet here at 6:00 SHARP!!! This should put us at the Bucket Club around 6:30 and we will stay there until 9:30. Your parents should pick you up at the church by 10:00.
If you could let me know IF you are coming that would be great! (This does not mean leave comments saying "I can't come" or "What is your policy on lunch?" or "How do you play parcheese?")
See you At Macaroni Monday!!!! And Youth Group!!!! And the Bucket Club!!!
First person to comment will go to the Bucket Club for FREE!
Alright you bunch of bushwhacking cheese eaters, here are some of the summer events!! I do not have all the details at this point but I will have them soon!!!
Wednesday August 2 - We will be going to the Bucket Club to club buckets!!!! Or golf, water slide and other fun things of the sort.
Wednesday August 9 - We will be paintballing at Wilson's Paintball and there will be a "Girls Night Out" as well.
Friday August 11 - We will be having our annual Tentover at the church!!!
I guess that is enough excitement for now! Check the blog later for details and spread the word to check the blog for these and other events.
Macaroni Monday starts today!!! So bring a box of KD, something to drink and an expensive gift for Dan and Darrell! Just kidding, unless you want to! See you at lunch!
Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner I am proud to say was very successful in its first meeting of the Summer. This was an evening of fun for those playing, along with those watching. Spectators were treated to some wonderful Hockey, along with a showing of Coaches Corner in between game 1 and 2 on the Night. There was truly fun to be had, ask Christian and Jacob who put on the comedy act for us. I encourage you to come out and watch if you never last week, and maybe even participate, we have a lot of fun and there is plenty more to come in the weeks ahead. The Hockey Night in Burtt's Corner Blog address is: www.hockeynightwithbccoc.blogspot.com Check out the Blog when you get the Chance, and come out Thursday would Love to see you there!
Disregard the picture above, Jesus is not a Vancover Canucks fan. Remember our lesson a couple weeks ago about how the team Jesus plays for is the Winning team. That only means of course that He is a Leafs fan. Go! Leafs Go!. The actual purpose of this post is to inform you about Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner which will be happening for the first time July 13/2006 which is next Thursday. I really hope that everyone will be able to show up to this event and help in keeping it going regularly during the summer. The cost is going to be $5.00 starting out, and we will be playing from 6:00pm- 8:00pm. This will be a great oppurtunity for us to get to know each other better and to also have fun with some of the other people in the congregation because the age for playing is going to range from 12+. Also for anyone not interested in playing Hockey with the gang, but is interested in just showing up to watch, I would like to give you a special job if you would be so gracious as to volunteer your services ( I think I spelled volunteer wrong...twice!) Anyway thats all for now, until next time remember.... If the women don't find you handsome, they'll at least find you handy! (lol) Keep your Stick on the Ice!
Tonight we will be watching a DVD featuring comedian Ken Kington! He is super funny and I know you guys will love it. Here is an a preview of what you will see tonight!
Hey guys, I bet you are totally pumped to be done school for another year. Well so am I! Because that means you guys can come visit me. (Your voices: "Hey we should go visit Dan" "Yeah, lets bring him cake and money")
I have a new office in the new church basement so come around to the back door and see if my truck is there and even if it isn't I might still be in there! So come see me and we'll chat and stuff. Hurry up... I'll be waiting and working!
P.S. The first person to comment on this post will win a prize.
Well I am so sorry I couldn't make it but I heard that all those crowned in the Miss Keswick Valley Pagent were from the "X"!!! That is awesome. Erin D was crowned Miss Friendship. Chelsey P was crowned Second Princess. Lisa H was crowned First Princess. And finally Ashlee A was crowned Miss Keswick Valley!
Just to let anyone who actually reads this thing on a semi-regular basis that tonight we are going to have regular youth group... for tonight. Then it will be a little different again for a while but it will still be awesome as always!
Tonight I will be here. Then I am gone for a little while (2 weeks). During this time Darrell "I Eat Kids Like You For Breakfast" Haines will be leading the "X" so give him the respect he deserves. On another quick and exciting note, summer youth group starts soon so make sure you tell everyone of the excitement that is the "X"!!!!! and tell them to check the blog too.
See you tonight
By reading this you contractually agree to buy Dan an expensive gift and bring it to him tonight.
Thank you so much to everyone for the wedding shower! It was a lot of fun and we got a lot of really nice things. Anyways you all wanted pictures so here they are:
Also, If you are going to Sunday Night Live you need to call Cathy and let her know and be here at 5:30.
