Song Practice

Hey guys I know nobody checks this but if you do we are going to practice that song (those of you who wanted to sing with Janelle and I) at 7:00 tonight!!! Meet in the youth room!

Youth Party Cancelled

The Party tonight is cancelled until further notice. (Remember, when school is cancelled so is youth group)

Christmas Parties

Saturday Dec 15 - The high-school Christmas party will be will taking place and we will be watching the Montreal Toronto game on the big screen. The Party is from 6:30 – till the game is over.

Monday Dec 17 -The Middle school Christmas Party will be taking place and High School youth will be canceled that day. Regular time 6:30-8:00.

If you missed the draw for secret Santa and are planning on coming you need to get ahold of me PRONTO!!!

Christmas Movie Night

Christmas movie night will be this monday! 7:00-9:00

Youth Group is cancelled

Youth Group is cancelled due to the snow, check back for details on next week.

Cooking 101 for High School

Sorry I forgot to post this earlier! This week's menu is Chicken Finger Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, Garlic Baguette and Hot Brownie Sundays. You must sign up by Sunday!! Don't forget there is a 3 dollar charge for ingredients.

Christmas Movie Night!!

Here are the options for Christmas movie night on December 3 from 7:00-9:00.

The Nativity Story


Elf


The Grinch



Please vote so your voice is heard!!

What movie would you like to watch at Christmas Movie Night?
	The Nativity Story
	Elf
	The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
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Macaroni Monday is the Mac

Back for today at noon, so bring a box of KD and the Habs season tickets you bought for Dan and we will see you at noon! Don't forget to use the youth room entrance!

ALSO! I need a group to rank wood with me today for hire a youth! Let me know if you can!

Post #200! Important Stuff

Wow this is the 200th post of this blog! Isn't that great and to think you actually read at least 10 of them, very cool.

Monday Nov 26 - MACARONI MONDAY!!!! That is right it is back for one day only at 12:00 noon, so bring a box of KD and join the goodness! NOTE: new location in the upstairs kitchen beside the youth room.

Monday Nov 26 – We are having a special combined youth group from 7:00-9:00 with the purpose of decorating our new youth room for Christmas. EVERYONE PLEASE BRING 2 ORNAMENTS FOR THE TREE! The first person to comment on this will win a prize. Just so you know we are looking for mini-lights if your parents have any that work that they are no longer using.

Hire a Youth - Last Job! We need to bring in a chord and a half of wood either Monday or Tuesday, please let me know if you can help!

Oh yeah, here is the Newsboys vid!

Cooking 101

Highschoolers! You are approaching that point in life where you are going to need to learn how to cook! Who (besides Lily) wants to eat Kraft Dinner and Chef-boy-r-dee every meal right? Well this week on the menu is Sausage pepper penne with Caesar salad, garlic bread and dessert. There is a small cost for ingredients of $3.00 but it will be worth it! So come on out and some time later you can invite Dan over for dinner!!! Score!!

It will be next Monday at 5:40 before combined youth group from 7:00-9:00. See you then future chef extraordinaire! You must sign up on the blog by Thursday to come.

Thank You

A big thank you to Brianne, Chelsey, Lily, Lisa, Lori, Alex, Braden and Skyler from bringing service back.

Hire a Youth

Ok guys it is time to sign up! Friday afternoon and Saturday morning weather pending we have jobs that need done!

Friday afternoon: Washing outdoor windows: - after school until finished.


Saturday Morning: Raking leaves: - 9:00 until finished.

Sign up asap so we can make arrangements!

Opperation Christmas Child

Do not forget to bring in your items for opperation christmas child tonight!!!

Halloween Party

Cheap Tickets

The price of going to the Newsboys is now only 33 dollars each. That is concert and hotel for 33 dollars a person.

Newsboys ticket

I officially have one ticet availible for the Newsboys. The cost is 68 dollars. First come first serve here is the info:

Details for Newsboys Trip:

We will be leaving from the church Saturday Nov. 3 @ 8:30AM.

You are required to present your proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate plus valid picture ID) prior to leaving the church or YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COME and won't get your money back. Also, you must have already passed in your permission slip and hotel money.

We will be traveling straight through to Bangor Maine where we'll have some time to shop at the Bangor Mall in the afternoon before traveling the last hour on to Augusta Maine.

Supper on Saturday night will be at the Olive Garden Restaurant in Augusta at 5:00pm EST before getting to the concert at the Augusta Civic Centre which begins at 7pm EST.

We are spending the night at the Augusta Holiday Inn (front desk phone: 207-622-4751)

Daylight Savings Time ends so we gain an hour of sleep :o)

We're not on a set schedule for Sunday so you will have the option of sleeping in a little. We will be missing church while we're in the States. As a result, EVERYONE MAKING THE TRIP IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE when we get back to Fredericton on November 4th. It will be taking place at starting at 6:30 at Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Please make arrangements to have a way home after Sunday Night Live. If you cannot attend, your parents may pick you up in Fredericton upon our arrival.

It is recommended that you make every effort to have homework done on Friday night since we will be leaving early Saturday until Sunday Night Live finishes around 8:30.

It would be helpful that you purchase some American money before the trip. Debit is not always available and the exchange rate being offered in the U.S. to Canadians is much lower than what you can get here. You will need money for lunch & supper Saturday and all meals Sunday. If you wish to have spending money for the mall you may bring additional money.

Keep in mind that all receipts for purchases coming back into Canada must be kept and declared when crossing customs. You may have to pay tax and / or duty when we return to Canada. Items purchased for personal use that were made in the U.S. or Canada do not require that you pay duty.

If you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications, make sure they are packed in their original vial with the prescription label or their original container.

Thank You

Exalt 2007

Exalt Updates 2007

Concert Changes!

The concert on monday night is actually at 7:00 so you will need to be at the church by 6:15 Please not the change and spread the word!!!

Here is their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bbcatlantic

NEWS LETTER

Sunday Oct 28 - Sunday school happens at 9:30 and church at 10:30. Come check it out!

Saturday Oct 27 – We will be having a Halloween Costume Party from 6:30-8:30. There will be games, prizes and lots of candy! Great prize for the person with the best costume!!!

Monday Oct 29 – Next Monday we are going to an Atlantic concert at Olivet Wesleyan Church in Marysville at 8:00. We will be leaving here @ 7:15!!!

This month we are doing a FOOD DRIVE so please bring in all non-perishable items.

Hire a Youth! - Just so you know we have a fundraiser going on right now where you may be called to rake leaves, mover brush, clean gutters and other fun activities of that sort. Be prepared for a call!!!

Nov 3 – Those with tickets will be going to see the NEWSBOYS in Augusta Maine. If I don’t have your hotel money, I need it pronto!!! Full itinerary to come next week.

Nov 5 – Operation Christmas Child is a program that sends gifts to needy children. We will be filling as many boxes as we can this year so start buying things to put in the shoeboxes.

We are renovating a new youth room in the old sanctuary! So come and be a part of putting it together, it is going to be awesome and you are not going to want to miss out!

FOOD DRIVE

Start bringing in Food items for the food bank this month!!!

Combined Youth - Other things too!

First of all because this is the first Monday of the month we have combined youth tonight from 7:00-9:00 and you should come hungry because we are going to have pizza!

Secondly I wanted to tell you all what a great job you did in the youth service, I was really impressed. I heard all kinds of good things about you so thank you so much for all you did!

Thirdly, a big congrats to Michaela Pugh on her baptism and how totally exciting that is! It made the day!

Fourthly here is the video from Lisa and Denver's baptism!


Fifthly Peter I didn't forget about your prize... well I did last week but just ask me and I will get it for you tonight!

Lastly come tonight eat some food and help us start our youth room!!!

EXALT 2007 Is Your Armour All?

Hey ya bunch of geeks! Oct 19-21 – The EXALT youth conference is taking place at Maritime Christian College in PEI. This is for grades 10-12 and the cost is $60.00. You’re registration forms and money are due next week!!! Late forms may be considered but will be subject to room in vehicles and conference. Remember that we have a fundraiser coming up and fundraisers make things cheaper!



First to comment wins a prize!!

THE "X" FAMILY BBQ

This Monday from 6:30-8:30 we will be having the "X" family BBQ so bring your parents and your appitite and maybe even a friend!!

Super Macaroni Monday

Monday we will meet at Darrell's house for Macaroni Monday and Game 1 of the Super series


DO NOT FORGET
If you are going to the Newsboys concert in Augusta maine, DO NOT FORGET, that your deposit will be due tonight. Very IMPORTANT to remember this.

Macaroni Monday
Today we will be meeting for Macaroni Monday and the Superseries game. The game will be starting at 10am and we will be watching it at Darrell's house.
If you are unaware of his address he lives on: 84 Dorn Ridge Road.
Bring your Macaroni and yourself so I can eat it during the game, I mean... you and I along with many other Hockey Fans, who just want to see a game of Hockey.
See you at my house. Be there, the Macaroni portion I believe we are starting at our usual Macaroni time, but at Darrell's house.... so if your not coming for the game, then still come for Macaroni Monday.

Youthgroup Tonight
Youth group tonight will take place at Keith Foremans house from 7pm-9pm and it will be a combined youthgroup. We will be doing what we were missing out on at the sleepover on Friday, see you there!

Change of Plans

TOMORROW NIGHT! Or tonight if you are reading this on Monday we are going to be having youth group combined (that's both groups at once!) at Keith Foreman's place from 7-9 to do all the fun stuff we couldn't on Friday!!! Any questions? COMMENT! See you at macaroni Monday!

Who wants to watch the summit game in the morning?

Permission Slip

Please print this off and fill it out if you want to go to Magic Mountain...

Dear Parents,

The “X” is planning to go to Magic Mountain in Magnetic Hill, Moncton on Saturday August 25. We will leaving the church around 9:00am and they will need to be picked up at Officer Square by 10:00pm.

The cost is only $12 plus tax for admission and money for lunch and supper on Saturday.

Attending this event will require your permission; if you permit your child to attend please completely fill out the following:



I, , permit my child , to go to Magic Mountain on Saturday August 25, 2007 with the X youth group of the Burtt’s Corner Church of Christ.


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(Parent or Guardian’s Signature)


If you have any concerns or questions please contact me at the church (363-5533) or at home (459-1135).

Dan Foreman

YAY FOR JADE!!!!

Magic Mountian

OK, I really need to know how many are going to this so I can arrange drives. Please comment and let me know!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Tomorrow Night! - Hockey Night in Burtt’s Corner last night of summer will be happening so you should come out and play or watch or ref or keep time or keep score or take pictures or make a sign that says, “Dan is the Man”… any of these are fine.

Macaroni Monday – Next Monday is the LAST macaroni Monday of the summer so bring a box of Kraft Dinner, an appetite and an expensive gift for Dan. This is also Darrell “I eat Kids like you for Breakfast” Haines last youth group so come and wish him well!

Friday August 24 - We well be having our annual TENTOVER with lots of fun and games a s SLEEP. We will be meeting here at the church at 7:00pm and setting up tents and such and then at exactly 7:36ish we will head to Keith Foreman’s place to play cool and whacked out games that you and your friend will love. We will have a fire to roast things and likely do some talking and listening. By the way the first person to comment will go to Magic Mountain for free. Then we will head back to the church for our annual glow in the dark football game. Then we will go to SLEEP!!!

Saturday August 25 – We will be getting up at 7:30 as Dan will be singing hymns into his megaphone! You will get up pack up your stuff and take down the tents and your parents will come to get your stuff at 8:30. When your stuff is packed up you will come in and eat breakfast and we will head to Magic Mountain by 9:00 We will spend the day there and then come back to Fredericton for Worship in the Square! You will need to be picked up at Officers’ Square at 10:00pm.
For the Tentover/Magic Mountain/Worship in The Square you will need:

• Tent (maybe)
• Sleeping bag
• Toothbrush
• Air mattress
• Warm clothes
• Deodorant
• Swim suit (MODEST GIRLS! I HAVE LOTS OF UGLY T-SHIRTS YOU CAN WEAR!)
• Towel
• Money for lunch and supper as we travel.
• 14 dollars for admission to Magic Mountain.
• Money for Dan because of his epic coolness
• Lawn chair

NEWSBOYS CONCERT - for those of you who don’t check the blog!!! The Newsboys are coming to Augusta Maine with Kutless and WE ARE GOING! The concert is on Saturday November 3 and we will be staying the night in Maine. Best seats in the house are only $30 right now and Janelle got us a sweet deal on a hotel room so that should only be about $25 per person (assuming 4 to a room). I WILL NEED A $30 COMMITMENT BY NEXT MONDAY!!!!!! I know that seems soon the tickets go up in price in a hurry. If you need more info please talk to me!

NEWS

Hey girls!!! This Friday, August 17th, the girls night will be at Cathy's! We will be watching High School Musical 2 at 8pm, but you can start arriving anytime after 7pm. Also, we will be having Birthday cake, since August 17th just happens to be Erin's birthday as well. (NOTE- This is not a birthday party!!! You do not need to bring me any gifts.
So... the basic plan is:

What- Girls Night
When- Friday, August 17th.(This Friday)
Where- Erin's House. Call if you need directions.
When- Anytime after 7pm until sometime after the movie is over:)

Also PaintBalll is on as you already know!

IMPORTANT NEWSBOYS NOTICE!!!!

I need a 30 dollar deposit by AUGUST 27th to ensure the seats we want!!!!! Janelle got us a great rate on a hotel too so it will not be that expesive!

Important Stuff

Don't forget that we are going PAINTBALLING at Wilson's Paintball this Friday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30. For rental and 100 balls it is 16$ - Rental and 500 – 35$

Also, next Tuesday is the LAST Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner so you will not want to miss that!!!

Don't forget that Friday August 24 We well be having our annual TENTOVER with lots of fun and games. Then Saturday August 25 We will be getting up early to head to Magic Mountain! We will spend the day there and then come back to Fredericton for Worship in the Square! You will need to be picked up in Fredericton.

September 30th we are going to be having a coffee house after church as a fund raiser for Exalt as Exalt is taking place October 19-21 at Maritime Christian College.

Wow this is a lot of stuff... is ther anything else? OH RIGHT!

Saturday November 3 there is a NEWSBOYS concert happening in Agusta Maine!!!! We will be going to there for the concert Saturday night and coming home Sunday! You will only need to pay for a 30 dollar ticket and a quater of a hotel room!!! The News Boys are coming with Kutless and some other band. I am going to need a 30 dollar committment within the next few weeks but this will be awesome!

NEWS!

Monday August 6 - We are going to the bucket club! For $14.00 you get unlimited mini-putt, basketball, waterslides and a small bucket of balls for the driving range. We are LEAVING HERE at 6:00 and you need picked at the church by 9:00pm

Macaroni Monday – Every Monday unless otherwise stated on the blog you can come eat Kraft Dinner with Dan and Darrell on Mondays at 12:00pm!! Bring a box of KD with you!

Friday August 17 – We will be paintballing at Wilson’s Paintball from 6:30-8:30. For rental and 100 balls it is 16$ - Rental and 500 – 35$

Friday August 24 - We well be having our annual TENTOVER with lots of fun and games and some SLEEP. Actually it really would be in your best interest to sleep because…

Saturday August 25 – We will be getting up early to head to Magic Mountain! We will spend the day there and then come back to Fredericton for Worship in the Square! Stay tuned and check the blog for more details to come!

Macaroni Monday

Its today so come on out!!!

Whats up in the world?... News you need to know

Hey guys, just spreading the word to you.... word!. Because next week Dan and Darrell will be travelling to Deer Island for Camp (where you should be) there will be many cancellations happening. The usual happenings of Monday consisting of "The X" and "Macaroni Monday" itself will not be happening on July 23rd. Also while they are away, it would be difficult to do Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner, especially because of the lacking in attendance. Therefore if you attend Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner on Tuesdays, it is cancelled on July 24th.
After this week, we will return to our usual weekly meetings and as far as I know, that will be the end of the cancellations, as this camp will mark the end of Camp seasons for the summer. To those who are going to camp, hope you have lots of fun. Camp is a great experience, enjoy every moment. Those who are'nt going, maybe you can still go if you try hard to arrange something, but if not... I Strongly encourage you to attend next year, its a blast! I guarantee that.
God Bless! See you all soon!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

For the high school youth, this monday it will be held at Lisa and Brianne's place from 8:00-9:30. We will be using their pool so come prepared to get wet and please wear modest swimwear!

Macaroni Monday

That is right, it starts today at 12:00 so come have lunch with your favorite youth pastor... oh waid Darrell is in Deer Island, well I will be here anyways!

What's Going On?

Wouldn't YOU like to know?!! Well here it is. We are NOT going to the bucket club this Monday as previously planned. Sorry, we just need to have a good leaders meeting to get things organized and that hasn't happened yet. But youth will be combined on Monday night from 7:00-9:00 so spread the news to those who don't check the blog.


The first person to comment will win a prize.

Reminder to the Forgetful "X"

FUNdraisers! Woot!

Things you need to know
Hey guys, on Monday night when we met, there were lots of people worried about delivering their Baked goods to the Church and we have found a solution. If you wish to bring your baked goods Friday, June 22nd to the Church, there will be someone here to receive those delightful yummies! tonight.
If you intend to bring your goodies tonight, then come to the Church anytime from 6:00pm to 7:00pm and Darrell should be there to eat, I mean take your goodies from you.
Perhaps you do not trust Darrell, not to eat the baked goods you have and you wish to instead just bring them at the Fundraiser, bring them, along with you on Saturday morning at 8:30am. This is very important for you to be involved with and unless you are out camping and have been eaten by Yogi Bear, we expect that all will take part.
I will see you tonight when you bring your goodies to me... (As I laugh evilly) or tomarrow as you give the goods to strangers.

Honouring Grads

High School Students! How does a pot luck to honour the grads sound? Let me know!

Check out the LHHS PROM!

SUMMERFEST

Saturday June 23 – This is the day of the summerfest parade in Burtt’s Corner and the parade goes by the church this year! Thus we are going to have a BBQ/ Bake Sale/ Carwash again! You will need to be here at 8:30am to help set up and prepare things. We need you or your parents to make some baked goods for us to sell, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! We need you to bring in cookies, muffins, cakes or whatever but we need something!! Bring it with you so we can tag it and get it ready to sell. This fundraiser ends in the early afternoon so you can join in the festivities! Your help is very important to summer activities.

Monday News Letter

Sunday June 17 – Church is happening at 10:00 (note the change to summer hours!) The LHHS Baccalaureate service is taking place at 7:00 in the Gym of LHHS, come support our grads!!

Tuesday Nights! - Hockey Night in Burtt’s Corner! Our Sports ministry is a blend of great physical exercise with social interaction and spiritual reshaping. We offer to you Fun Hockey and Fellowship for all ages In our Savior Jesus Christ. From the young to the young at heart. We Meet Every Tuesday Evening from 6:00pm to 8:35 pm at KVMS School. A fun way to get to know our church family at the Burtt's Corner Church of Christ and the Community. The Cost to play is $5.00 a night per player, and $3.50 per Goalie. All spectators are welcome.
Saturday June 23 – This is the day of the summerfest parade in Burtt’s Corner and the parade goes by the church this year! Thus we are going to have a BBQ/ Bake Sale/ Carwash again! Details to come very soon. PLEASE CHECK THE BLOG FOR INFO!!!!!!

Monday June 25 - We plan to honour our graduates at the high school portion of youth group so it would be extra cool if they came!!!! And doubly cool if a majority of our youth came to cheer them on! Yeah!

Dan and Janelle are very sad that they cannot be there tonight but they are tragically soaking up the sun in Cozumel Mexico. Please pray for them during these stressful times. In seriousness pray for safe travel and Janelle’s sanity having to spend so much constant time with Dan. See you when we get back!!!!

Reasons you should come visit Dan in his office this summer!

1. He gets lonely

2. His Spider-Man (Who Dan actually is) decorated office is sweet

3. His super awesome coolness might rub off on you

4. It would be a good opportunity to give him that expensive gift you have for him

5. He smells nice

6. He can teach you the basics of Greek grammar that you have been wishing you knew

7. It will give you a much needed break from MSN and Facebook

8. He will let you make fun of Darrell

9. He is willing to eat the left over cake from your house

10. He will let you do his work for him

11. He has a cool couch to lounge in while you soak in his wisdom… or whatever he happens to be saying

12. He wants you to

13. You want to

14. Your Mom thinks he’s cool

15. You think he’s cool

16. What in the world do you have better to do right?

Combined YOUTH

Hey Everyone, it is the first Monday of the month and that means COMBINED YOUTH TONIGHT!

TV Antenna

Does anyone have TV antenna that we could hook up to the TV here at the church to watch the playoffs on?????? COMMENT!!!

Serve Now 2007

Lost Update!

Serve Now Trip Updates

Serve NOW!

We are going to the spring youth conference SERVE NOW! This should be a lot of fun but there are some things you need to know/do/bring/sing… yeah. We will be picking you up from school at noon hour to meet at Sobeys to leave at 1:00pm AST. You will either need to eat a packed lunch from your Flintstones lunch bucket or money to buy a sauerkraut sandwich (at school or Sobeys). We are traveling in 3 cars (the key word there being: “cars”) so pack LIGHT!!! Anything in the excess will sit on your lap for 4 hours! Here is what you need:
• Personal toiletries
• Towels are provided but I suggest you bring one
• Clothes for the weekend
• Spending money (good shopping in Halifax)
• Money for at least 1 meal, maybe 2!
• Bible
• Notebook
• Gift or money for gift for Dan (Optional but strongly suggested by Darrell)
As noted above towels are provided but I strongly suggest bringing your own. Pillows and bedding also provided, but I suggest you bring your own pillow... it is more comfy.

Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner Cancelled

HNIBC Cancelled and Rescheduled to a Later Date
First of all I would like to apologize for the inconvenience on my part. There is a lot going on right now in the Church and your patience is appreciated. Hockey Night will take place on a Tuesday evening, just not this week... although it will begin on May 22nd which is next Tuesday night.
I realize how much this means to everyone and how excited everyone is, but I feel that our support belongs somewhere else on this evening. I again apologize for the inconvenience and Hope you will all come out when the doors reopen next week.
For those who have long awaited, again I hope this is not something that disappoints you, but rather something that helps you to look forward to next week, with further anticipation.
See you then! God Bless!

Conference INFO

We will kick off the festivities of the weekend with a “Fear Factor” style challenge for allyouth groups. Each group will need to pick a champion to fight for them. They will compete through disgusting eating challenges and trust challenges to gain the title “Omega Champ.”

As we did last year there will be an open mic on Saturday night where the youth or youth leaders can showcase a talent. Clean, appropriate jokes; songs; skits; ramblings and of course stupid human tricks are welcomed and encouraged. There will be a sign up sheet at the registration desk. We will be accepting sign ups for this event until 5 pm on sat May 19.

Also on the Saturday we will be having a Value Village Challenge. The Saturday afternoon is free - time. In this time your youth group is encouraged to go to a salvation army store or a value village and purchase a hilarious outfit. Here are the rules: You may spend no more than $10. The receipts must be kept in order to prove the cost. The outfits will be judged by our panel of judges consisting of the weekend speakers. The top three outfits will compete in a final fashion showdown where the individuals will have to dance. The winner of the competition wins a prize and his/her youth group will be crowned “Kings of the Conference.” A mighty honor indeed.

Hockey Night Will Begin!

Finally! it is time to begin...
All will begin for the 2007 season of Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner on Tuesday, May 15th/2007. Things fell thru with Wednesday, so my apologies on that note, but hopefully during the summer, we will be able to switch the night to Wednesdays.
So Tuesdays may be just temporary, but we will be meeting next Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:35pm. Hope you are able to be there. All are invited, playing or not.o
The cost to play is $5.00 per player and $3.50 per goalie.
See you there!

Spider-Man 3

Yo Yo Yo, I went to see Spider-Man 3 at 12:01 last night and it was awesome so we are going! We will be going to the 6:55 show on Monday night at the Regent Mall. Where it is a new movie I encourage you to get your ticket over the week end if you can. If you can tell me FOR SURE that you are coming I can pick up your ticket for you. Tickts are $7.95.

We will be LEAVING the church at 6:00 on Monday evening, that means if you pull in the driveway at 6:01 you will be too late so BE THERE!!!

Disclaimer: The movie is good and clean, but does contain scenes of violence (he is a crime fighter right?) and the villains are monstrous. I will try to post the Focus on the Family review as soon as it becomes available.

Here is the preview:

As It Turns Out

As it turns out the "X" is not on cleaning this week! Just so you know it is next week!

Spaghetti Supper

Saturday April 28 –We will be having a Spaghetti Dinner as a FUND RAISER! It will be from 4:00-6:00. You will be required to be here to help prepare, serve and then clean up after. Remember that in order to do fun things that cost money we need to raise some so your help is what keeps these things happening! We are also asking that you ask your parents to make squares or brownies to provide for desert. Also, when you come to help with the spaghetti dinner you will be required to where black pants and a white top so you will all look nice and the same! You will need to be HERE by 1:00pm on Saturday to get everything ready. Come in your “cooking” clothes and bring your “serving clothes” to change into. Any questions?

SKUNK

If you have a foot ball or frisbee then bring it to youth group tonight!!!

The History of Youth Ministry

I put this up on the Monday that the "X" was canceled but it king of got overshadowed so here it is again.

YOUTH CONFERENCE!!

I didn't receive very many forms tonight! If you want to go to the conference then you had better make arrangements with me!!! Talk to you soon!

Note the amount of updates on this thing! Youth begins to think, "Wow, not only is Dan handsome and intelligent beyond all reason but he is also a diligent worker and scholar. Truly an outstanding hero of a citizen. I think I will now resolve to make this blog my homepage and buy Dan that expensive gift that I was thinking of getting him."

WOW!

Here is the DEAL yo!

Wow, this blog is awesome!! Look at how often it is updated. Right now I know you are thinking "I should check this more often, like everyday, maybe I will make it my home page and hang up a picture of Dan in my room after I brush my teeth and take out the garbage..."

Anyways, TOMORROW between 6:15pm and 6:45pm you can bring in your conference forms and money to the FRONT DOORS. If this ABSOLUTELY cannot work for you please contact me and we will have to make arrangements.

ALSO- the NEW regestration cost is $90.00!!!! Make cheques out to the Burtt's Corner Church of Christ.

Sorry for the confusion...

Sorry for the confusion everyone! I ended up in Fredericton when youth group was canceled and my beloved laptop was in BC in my office so I couldn't do all the stuff I usually would. That is also why I couldn't respond to your MSN messages as well. I will post the info on getting conference stuff to me soon so make sure you check back and check out that youth ministry video I posted yesterday!

Youth Group Cancelled because of Freezing Rain...

Hey Guys Dan has told me to spread the news to you that youth group tonight is cancelled because of whether. He was unable to send this message because he had no access to a computer.
Also just a side note of youth group being cancelled. If you have conference permission slips. Keswick Valley Students have your permission slips with you at school for Dan to pick up from you. Leo Hayes Students bring your permission slips to YFC on Thursday and Naackawic students, Dan will keep in touch with you about your slips.
Anyway, see you all soon!
God Bless!

Youth Ministry

Serve Now - Register NOW!

Once again, DO NOT forget to bring in your registration forms and money for the May conference, the ABSOLUTE deadline is Friday and you will have to make arrangements to get it to me so it would be easier for all of us for you to bring them in tomorrow... walka walka doo doo yeah!

In Case You Didn't Know

As it says at the top of the screen no matter what, the middle school portion of the "X" meets from 6:30 to 8:00 and the high school portion meets from 8:00-9:30. The only time this is not the case is on the first Monday of the month. For example: The next combined youth will be on May 7th. See how it works?

In other important news the cost of registration for the spring conference is 110 dollars as indicated on the info sheet sent home with the registration forms.

Please comment if you have any questions.

Don't Forget!!

Do not forget to SELL your spaghetti dinner tickets, this is majorly important!!!

Also do not forget to bring in your conference registration and money!!!

The Passion Of The Christ

HIGH SCHOOL GROUP - we will be gathering at the church on Easter Monday at 1:00PM to watch The Passion Of The Christ. Please let me know if you are coming and if you need a drive.

Thank You

Here is a BIG thank you to Christian and Ashlee for bringing service back by helping me clean the church!

Important Stuff

Ok guys, sorry I haven't posted on this for a while but here are a few important things you need to know!!!

Sunday April 1 - Sunday Night Live is taking place for High Schoolers at Sunset Church. We meet at the church at 5:32ish on the dot!

Monday April 2 - Because it is the first Monday of the month we will be having combined youth group from 7:00-9:00!!! Make a friend and then bring them!!

Monday April 2 - RECIPES!!!! Ok slim, here is the deal. Unless we recieve a SIGNIFICANT amount of recipes on Monday the cook book will be canceled. Nobody will buy a book that only has 10 recipies in it... they give those away for free in the mail!!! Please bring some in, it isn't that hard and we need to raise funds to do "fund" things!

Monday April 9 - Youth group will be canceled because it is Easter Monday.

Sunday March 32 - it is Burtt's Corner Youth Pastor appreciation day. What a great oppurtunity to buy Dan that expensive gift you were hoping to get him, or even just give him your life savings! Wow, don't miss out on this rare date!!!

NEWS!!!

First off. On Saturday, March 17 from 7:00-9:00 PM, Grace Memorial Church will host "ARISE", a high energy evening for high school students and young adults. This will be a Don't-Miss Event featuring the worship band, "Ezra", drama, and a challenge by speaker Duane Collicott. For more information, contact Penny Klepic at Grace Memorial (458-8527) or pklepic@nb.sympatico.ca.
Check out this vid!


Second off. We are helping out with the Sugar Bush again on the 24th!!! SO KEEP THAT OPEN!! We need to raise money to do things so please come and help! See Cathy for details!

Third off. We STILL need recipies so PLEASE bring them in pronto!!!!

Last off, the first person to comment will win a pack of gum as will the first FIVE people to bring in a recipe!!!

Reminder

This is just a reminder that there is no youth group tonight due to March Break but next week will be the combined youth group so spread the word!

Do you want to go sking or snowboarding?

This is just to guage interest in going. If you would be interested in the "X" going to Crabbe for a day please comment. If you are not, then please do not comment. eg. "I can't go" or "I hate skiing" or "my cat's breath smells like catfood" is not helpful. So only comment if you are interested.

In other fun and exciting news Family Fun Night is on Thursday at KVMS, I will be there, will you?

The Pajama Game

Leo Hayes High School is excited to present their 9th full-scale musical production - The Pajama Game! In The Pajama Game, employees of the Sleeptite Pajama Factory are looking for a whopping seven-and-a-half cent an hour increase and they won't take no for an answer. Babe Williams is their feisty employee representative but she may have found her match in shop superintendent Sid Sorokin. When the two get together they wind up discussing a whole lot more than job actions! The original production won a Tony for best musical, and the most recent revival won a Tony Award for best revival.


If you haven't got tickets yet, you should go see the show as a number of our youth group are involved!

Annual Meeting

Sorry guys, this is just a reminder that the Annual Meeting is happening tomorrow night so youth group is canceled. Here is a little something to do with your time instead! Enjoy!

Max Dirt Bike

Thanks

Thank you to Chelsey G, Matthew and Chirsty for helping me clean the church. My guess is we finished 4 times as fast than if I had done it myself. Anyways I really appreciate it.

Coming Clean

Hey everyone, just a reminder that we are on cleaning this week and that due to scheduling and weather I wasn't able to nab some of you after school any day this week to help me out! SOOOOOOO, here is the deal: If you are able to come help me clean tomorrow comment or email or call or whatever and we will get together here and clean and I will get us a pizza to celebrate cleanliness. Sound good?

MCC Open House

Hey Guys, since I know that many of you are going to attend Maritime Christian College for at least one year I thought I would let you know about their open house March 12-15. This is a time when you can go sit in on free classes and experience college life! For more information see me or email Kevin MacKay.

McFormal - I'm Lovin It!!!

Hey guys, Happy Valentines Day! I hope you enjoyed the McFormal. Remember the premise though guys, God has a plan for you relationships! Why Settle for McDonalds when God has something much better in store! Enjoy!

What to wear at the McFormal?

Here is your first glimpse of the McFormal!!! If you took pictures at the McFormal, please send them to me in an email so I can put them in a cool presentation!

McFormal

Hey Guys! This is just reminder that on Monday February 12 we are having a McFormal!! What is a McFormal you ask? It is the greatest Valentines event of the month! (That's right, even bigger than Valentines Day!) You will be getting your hair done, putting on that new dress, waxing your mustache and learning how to tie a tie, you will be wearing your finest deodorant and going to dine the exquisite tastes of McDonalds! The cost is 5$ and we will be leaving here at 6:30 to be at McDonalds at 7:00 so don’t be late! Your Parents can pick you up at the church around 9:00.


P.S. If your parent can drive please comment or get them to call me!!

Change of Plans

Because of the extreme cold we will all meet at the church to play games instead of sliding. Sorry. If it helps we will still have hot chocolate!!!

Sliding

On Monday Night we will be going to Lucas Browns place to go sliding! Meet there at 6:30 and you will need to be picked up at 9:00. Bring a sled and dress warm!!!!

Relax

In light of the recent comments on the previous post allow me to rebut. I had always intended on having youth group next week so you can all plan on being there. I am glad to see your enthusiasm about youth group, I don't like missing it either. I was disappointed by some of the comments I have been receiving however. Especially that the "X" always gives the students from Nackiwic the short end of the stick. I don't believe that is the case and would shudder to think that anyone feels that way. I can't really think of how the recent cancellations of youth group do that since they were due to weather.

In the future, if anyone has a beef with youth group, it would be better to send me an email rather than a public comment. Thanks.

There Is Actually Youth Tonight!

I just thought I should post something here so that no one would check the blog and see "Sorry guys, no youth!

Anyways the first person to comment on this post will WIN a... pop from Dan's MINI FRIDGE!!!

Sorry Guys...

Sorry Guys, but due to the weather, we are going to have to cancel Youth Group agains this week! I am really sorry but as you can see----> we are under a winter storm warning.

Here was the only real important notice in the newsletter:

Monday Jan 22 – There will be no HIGH SCHOOL youth group because of EXAMS! That is right, when you have to write huge tests in math, English, science, physics, cheese appreciation, chemistry, biology, BBT, Phys Ed, music, bird watching, art, media studies, history, underwater fire prevention, world issues, theatre arts, law or anything of the sort you need all the study time you can get! Good Luck! – Jr. High youth is still on.

In consideration of exams coming up next week, I thought this would be fun!

50 fun things to do durning an exam.

1. Bring a pillow. Fall asleep (or pretend to) until the last 15 minutes. Wake up, say "oh geez, better get cracking" and do some gibberish work. Turn it in a few minutes early.

2. Get a copy of the exam, run out screaming "Andre, Andre, I've got the secret documents!!"

3. If it is a math/science exam, answer in essay form. If it is long answer/essay form, answer with numbers and symbols. Be creative. Use the integral symbol.

4. Make paper airplanes out of the exam. Aim them at the instructor's left nostril.

5. Talk the entire way through the exam. Read questions aloud, debate your answers with yourself out loud. If asked to stop, yell out, "I'm SOOO sure you can hear me thinking." Then start talking about what a jerk the instructor is.

6. Bring cheerleaders.

7. Walk in, get the exam, sit down. About five minutes into it, loudly say to the instructor, "I don't understand ANY of this. I've been to every lecture all semester long! What's the deal? And who the heck are you? Where's the regular guy?"

8. Bring a Game Boy (or Game Gear, etc...). Play with the volume at max level.

9. On the answer sheet (book, whatever) find a new, interesting way to refuse to answer every question. For example: I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that it conflicts with my religious beliefs. Be creative.

10. Bring pets.

11. Run into the exam room looking about frantically. Breathe a sigh of relief. Go to the instructor, say "They've found me, I have to leave the country" and run off.

12. Fifteen minutes into the exam, stand up, rip up all the papers into very small pieces, throw them into the air and yell out "Merry Christmas." If you're really daring, ask for another copy of the exam. Say you lost the first one. Repeat this process every fifteen minutes.

13. Do the exam with crayons, paint, or fluorescent markers.

14. Come into the exam wearing slippers, a bathrobe, a towel on your head, and nothing else.

15. Send a replacement wearing your clothes and a name tag (this works better if you send a member of the oppisite sex)

16. Do the entire exam in another language. If you don't know one, make one up! For math/science exams, try using Roman numerals.

17. Bring things to throw at the instructor when s/he's not looking. Blame it on the person nearest to you.

18. As soon as the instructor hands you the exam, eat it.

19. Walk into the exam with an entourage. Claim you are going to be taping your next video during the exam. Try to get the instructor to let them stay, be persuasive. Tell the instructor to expect a percentage of the profits if they are allowed to stay.

20. Every five minutes, stand up, collect all your things, move to another seat, continue with the exam.

21. Turn in the exam approximately 30 minutes into it. As you walk out, start commenting on how easy it was.

22. Do the entire exam as if it was multiple choice and true/false. If it is a multiple choice exam, spell out interesting things (DAD. BABE. etc..).

23. Bring a black marker. Return the exam with all questions and answers completely blacked out.

24. Get the exam. Twenty minutes into it, throw your papers down violently, scream out "Foget this!" and walk out triumphantly.

25. Arrange a protest before the exam starts (i.e. Threaten the instructor that whether or not everyone's done, they are all leaving after one hour to go play tag)

26. Show up completely wiped. (This means you should have already been up for 30 to 40 hours.)

27. Every now and then, clap twice rapidly. If the instructor asks why, tell him/her in a very derogatory tone, "the light bulb that goes on above my head when I get an idea is hooked up to a clapper. DUH!"

28. Comment on how handsome/pretty the instructor is looking that day. 29. Come to the exam wearing a black cloak. After about 30 minutes, put on a white mask and start yelling "I'm here, the phantom of the opera" until they drag you away.

30. Go to an exam for a class you have no clue about, where you know the class is very small, and the instructor would recognize you if you belonged. Claim that you have been to every lecture. Fight for your right to take the exam.

31. Upon receiving the exam, look it over, while laughing loudly, say "you don't really expect me to waste my time on this drivel? Days of our Lives is on!!!"

32. Bring a water pistol with you. Nuff said.

33. From the moment the exam begins, hum the theme to Jeopardy. Ignore the instructor's requests for you to stop. When they finally get you to leave one way or another, begin whistling the theme your favorite Children’s show. (Winnie the Pooh etc.)

34. Start a brawl in the middle of the exam.

35. If the exam is math/science related, make up the longest proofs you could possibly think of. Get pi and imaginary numbers into most equations. If it is a written exam, relate everything to your own life story.

36. Come in wearing a full knight's outfit, complete with sword and shield.

37. Bring a friend to give you a back massage the entire way through the exam. Insist this person is needed, because you have bad circulation.

38. Bring cheat sheets FOR ANOTHER CLASS (make sure this is obvious... like history notes for a calculus exam... otherwise you're not just failing, you're getting kicked out too) and staple them to the exam, with the comment "Please use the attached notes for references as you see fit."

39. When you walk in, complain about the cold. Keep adding layers, sweaters, jackets parkas etc.
40. After you get the exam, call the instructor over, point to any question, ask for the answer. Try to work it out of him/her.

41. One word: Wrestlemania.

42. Bring balloons, blow them up, start throwing them around like they do before concerts start.

43. Try to get people in the room to do the wave.

44. Play frisbee with a friend at the other side of the room.

45. Bring some large, cumbersome, ugly idol. Put it right next to you. Speak to it often. Consider a small sacrifice.

46. Get deliveries of candy, flowers, balloons, telegrams, etc... sent to you every few minutes throughout the exam.

47. During the exam, take apart everything around you. Desks, chairs, anything you can reach.

48. Complete the exam with everything you write being backwards at a 90 degree angle.

49. Bring a musical instrument with you, play various tunes. If you are asked to stop, say "it helps me think." Bring a copy of the Student Handbook with you, challenging the instructor to find the section on musical instruments during finals. Don't forget to use the phrase "Told you so".

50. Answer the exam with the "Top Ten Reasons Why Professor xxxx Sucks"

DISCLAIMER: It is the opinion of the editor of this website that none of the above is a good idea!

You Know The Drill

Walka walka doo doo yeah! Ahem. As you all know there is no school today because of snow! Yea!!! This also means that there is no youth group tonight... Boooo! Sorry Lori!

Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad eh. Enjoy your day off!

Bored? Try these:

Blink wildly and then close your eyes really tight for an interesting light show
(Amusement Potential: 1-5 minutes)
See a variety of blobs, stars and flashes. Try to make out shapes and see if your subconscious is trying to send you a message (perhaps that funny shape is saying, 'send all your money to Dan?)

See how long you can hold a note
(Amusement Potential: 4-20 minutes)
Not that much fun, but it sure passes the time. Play with a friend, or try to beat your own personal best. Inhale deeply and then try and make a noise for as long as you can. Earn extra points for making your partner laugh or ending on an amusing note.

Try to not think about penguins
(Amusement Potential: 1-5 minutes)
This is especially hard, because by trying too much, you remember what you were trying to avoid thinking of. If you try too little, you end up thinking about penguins anyway.

Use your secret mind power
(Amusement Potential: 5-10 minutes)
Pick a passing by and try to use your mind power to command them do something, like drop their bag or knock into someone. The law of averages dictates that sooner or later one of your mind commands will come true, so you can convince yourself that you really have super human powers and waste even more time trying them out.

Scratch yourself
(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)
Go ahead, scratch yourself now. Even if nothing itches, go ahead. Doesn't that feel pretty good?

Repeat the same word over and over until it loses its meaning
(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)
Pick a random word out of a magazine and say it aloud to yourself until it becomes a meaningless set of noises.

Hurt yourself
(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)
What is pain? Why is it unpleasant? There's nothing physical about it - it's all in your mind. Plus, after pinching yourself for awhile, boredom will seem nice next to being in pain.

Try to swallow your tongue
(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)
There's not much to say about this one. It is possible, but really stupid.

Pretend to be a car
(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)
Make appropriate revving noises in your head as you walk along and add a racing commentary as you pass strangers in the street. Use blinking eyes as indicators for extra authenticity.

Look at something for awhile, shut eyes, study after image
(Amusement Potential: 2-5 minutes)
Another great time waster. It takes about 30 seconds of staring to create an after image, and the image is then viewable for about the same length of time. Fun to combine this one with pushing on your eyes.

Get yourself as nauseated as possible
(Amusement Potential: 5-10 minutes)
Best achieved by looking straight up and spinning around. Try to be so dizzy you can't even stand up. This is also entertaining due to the "makes boredom seem a lot better" effect (see "Hurt Yourself").

Invent a weird twitch
(Amusement Potential: 5-10 minutes)
Adopt a bizarre twitch (e.g. flicking your head irregularly, twitching with eye or busting out sporadic cough noises) and try it out when you go shopping.

Make a low buzzing noise
(Amusement Potential: 15-30 minutes)
Hours of fun in libraries! Keeping a totally straight face and looking nonchalant, make a low pitch humming/buzzing noise and see who reacts.

Have a good day!

New Year

Hey Guys, Happy New Year!!! Well the break is over and you know what that means! That's right its time to buy Dan an expensive gift! Just kidding, but tomorrow night is the first Sunday Night Live of the New Year. It will be at Nasis United so make sure you are here at the church by 5:30 Sunday Afternoon if you would like to come.

Also Monday is the first Youth Group of the new year and we will be meeting as usual with the Middle School group at 6:30pm and the High School group at 8:00pm.