The Shower and Sunday Night Live

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.

Wedding Things

Ok, so tonight youth group is going to be a little different. It is actually going to be a wedding shower for Janelle and I and we are really grateful to the community for throwing it for us. I love Burtt’s Corner. It starts at 7 so I hope to see you all there.

As far as our actual wedding is concerned, I want everyone to be clear. You the “X” are invited to the wedding and the dance. This is what the invitations say:

The Miracle of True Love
Brings Joy to our Hearts

Janelle Lynn McLean
and
Daniel Keith Foreman
Invite you to celebrate with us
As we exchange our marriage vows
At 2:00pm Saturday, June 10th, 2006
Corbett Avenue Wesleyan Church
55 Corbett Avenue
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Refreshments at the church to follow ceremony
Dance will be held at
The Lord Beaverbrook Hotel Ballroom
659 Queen Street
Beginning at 8:30pm
Even if you haven’t been to youth group in a while and didn’t get an invite you can still come, although it would be nice if you could come and get one!

Finally, and this is important. It would be really nice if you could let us know if you are coming or not. If you could comment on this post IF you are coming that would be great. Make sure you spread the word too so that people will actually check the blog and comment.


Thanks guys, hope you can make it to our BIG day!

Celebrate!

Well this past weekend marked the spring youth conference for 19 of us and it was a blast! Kelly Scrugs was the speaker and he gave us reasons to celebrate. The band was unified and they did a fine job as well.


We had some big moments on the trip. Joseph showed everyone what a man he was by beating up Brianne...


He then enjoyed his first Bacon Mushroom Melt EVER!!!


Darrell and I had more pie than any person should be allowed to consume at a time.



On top of that we had some pretty intense games of "Skunk" and had some amazing worship times and good small group times as well. It was a big weekend and we had a blast!

If you have any pictures of the conference, send them to me and if you have any comments about the conference then post them.


One more thing... There were two jackets left in the vehicles... Are either of these yours???

Back

Hey everyone! I know this thing hasn't been updated in a while, at least not by me, but that is all about to change! Firstly because I am updating it RIGHT NOW but also because I am back in town for good this time! So this is just a little update to let you know that we are going to have a blast this summer so make sure you come to the "X" so that you don't miss out on all the awesomeness.

The first thing you need to know is that we are going to the Spring Youth Conference this Friday and won't be back until Sunday. Also the "X" is cancelled for Monday because it is Victoria day. You know what that means! This is the day that we set aside to pay tribute to Victoria Leachman. In her honor it is only appropriate that you dress up in old fashion Victorian dress and decorate you home in a Victorian setting. This is what that looks like:



Each of you should then invite Victoria to your house and show her the masterpieces you have created.

I think that is all for now!
Later skaters!

MCC Worship

Hey gang...hope you all had a great Easter weekend. I sure did.

Just wanted to remind you that this Sunday April 23 the MCC Worship Team is here frm PEI and Dan, Ben, and Darrell will be attending. This will be the twins last appearance as they graduate on the 30th of this month. So if you want to attend please let myself or Cathy know. We will be leaving the church around 6ish..do the Tims thing first...and it's at F'ton Church of Christ. Hope to see a few of you....let the others know. I'm sure we'll have some great music and it'll be a fun time.

Down Here

Ok guys, I don't know how many of you guys check this thing but if you do then you HAVE to go see Down Here at First Church United Pentecostal on Thursday night and you HAVE to tell everyone else at the X to go and you HAVE to tell everyone who doesn't go to the X to go because it will be AWESOME!!!

They are an amazing band and I promise you that you will have a blast if you go see them.

Here are a few places you can check them out:

Down Here's Website

My Space

purevolume

DO IT AND GO!!!!!!!
Doors open at 6:30, tickets are 15$

Picture of the Week!

Christian invites you to BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
... and to ask him why today is special... Why is today special Christian?

Picture of the Week!

This has to be a game of sardines... it has to be... nothing else makes sense.

Picture of the Week!

Girls of the "X" Never understood why more guys didn't come to youth group...
Notice how I am actually updating this thing, tell everyone to check it again!

Events

March 5th - Sunday Nite Live in town for the high school kids. Let us know who's going so we can arrange drives. Leave the church at 5:30...so we can have out Tims stop.

Upcoming Events

March 10 & 11 -
Hey gang..just a reminder that we are to be at Sobeys Regent Street doing the grocery thing the weekend of March 10 & 11. I know it's at the end of your March Break, but it's the only time we could get. So we need to know who's available and when. Times are Friday 5-10pm and Sat 11am-10pm (we'll have 2 shifts Saturday. Remember funds raised are used for upcoming events.

March 25-26 - Its the sugar bush at Kings Landing. We've helping out with the supper both days.

Who I am Hates Who I've Been

WHO I AM HATES WHO I'VE BEEN (Relient K)

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Apathetic Way To Be

Yeah, I'm not angry
and no, I'm not upset
it's taken me awhile
but this is what I've learned
emotional attachment is really not a threat
when I'm simply not concerned

The things that I take on
I soon shrug off
'cause I know no one
will ever be content
with the way things are
or with what they've got
so I've given up and now I'm just indifferent

You will laugh at me
like I'm not happy
with anything, any time, anywhere
and the half of me's all about apathy
and the other half just doesn't care

I must admit;
all the words you spoke, I hated
cause I don't see just how I can be motivated
I'm left to break a sweat over a dying race
it seems our fate is something we've already embraced

Yeah, I'm not angry,
and no, I'm not upset
it's taken me awhile
but this is what I've learned
emotional attachment is really not a threat
when I'm simply not concerned

You will laugh at me
like I'm not happy
with anything, any time, anywhere
and the half of me's all about apathy
and the other half just doesn't care

Yeah, bein' apathetic's a pathetic way to be
(I don't care)
What matters to you does not matter to me
('cause I don't care)

So take a wild guess
it's like I just couldn't care less
if all the things you find impressive
just blew up and made those messes
that you'll frantically repair
like it's a life or death affair
and all the while you're unaware
for this, you really shouldn't care
but it's so hard to see the reality
that the end will be the end of things
and our hearts are all we get to bring
so let's go ahead and make them worth something

You will laugh at me
like I'm not happy
with anything, any time, anywhere
and the half of me's all about apathy
and the other half just doesn't care

You will laugh at me
like I'm not happy
with anything, any time, anywhere
and the half of me's all about apathy
and the other half just doesn't care

I'm well aware that everything
is a far cry from all right
I'm well aware that all of us
can at times, be too uptight
and possibly, the remedy
is a dose of apathy
You point your finger at you
I'll point mine right back at me

Check it out

Done and Back

Wow, well nobody probably reads this anymore because I haven't updated it in a decade. But now, I am done everything for the semester. Man that feels good. So if there is anyone left, I am sorry and I know I say it every time but I will be updating more often. That is until march when I freak out again, but I am back for now.

Well I guess the only thing to say is Merry Christmas and I hope this post finds you well. Comment if you still actually check this thing!

Manna Pictures!

Picture of the Week!

Taryn requests a smile from Brittany, and she reluctantly complies... and I am pretty sure that is Mikey in the background harassing the balloons!

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This is our good buddy Darrell at Exalt! He is the best!

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I was so proud of you guys!

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Wow, not the best picture of all of us but it was still a great weekend!
I miss you guys (and not just the ones in the picture!)

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Victoria likes having her picture taken in the morning! Ian thinks so anyways.

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'YEA! We love the "X"!'
Big smiles girls...

Upcoming Events

Hey gang...hope you all had a great long weekend and Thanksgiving..gobble..gobble....hope you didn't OD on turkey!!

For those of you who didn't know, Spideyman Dan was in town for the weekend as well as Janelle and Darrell! And those who attended church Sunday got to see them. Yeah!!

Bake Sale, this Friday 7-9 and Saturday 8-noon at the church upstairs in the foyer. Also, please drop off your baked goods at the church by Thursday evening between 6:30-7:30, if possible. Please attend to help with the sale as requested.

Also, PEI Exalt is coming up October 21-23 in PEI. I think Cathy has the names of the six who are attending. You know who you are, and I'm sure Dan and Darrel are looking forward to seeing you there.

Cathy has also added in the church bulletin that our youth are willing to do small jobs for seniors for a donation....etc., yard work...we'll let you know if we get any calls.

Also...remember to tell your parents that we're collecting Sobey's cash receipts and we would love to have theirs!!

Oh yeah, it's that time when we are filling the shoe box for Operation Christmas child...we will fill you in on more details Monday nite.

Have a great week and see you Thursday or Friday or Saturday!!

Picture of the Week

This was hilarious! What did you guys call yourselves again?

First Night Back

Hey gang...it was great to see so many of you Monday nite!! We had 29 young people show up...awesome!! You got to meet your new leaders, and old, get acquainted...play some games...ya gotta love Mafia!!! It was a fun nite.

I'd like to send a great big shout out to welcome our new leaders, Adam and Paulette Hanson and Afton Lavigne. We are looking forward to an awesome year with all of you.

Just a reminder to those of you who are going to the PEI Exalt Conference Oct 21-23, don't forget to bring in your forms asap so we have an idea of how many are going. Remember it's only for grades 10-12.

Anyways..great to be back...have a great week....play safe...and remember ...God is always there watching over us and his door is always open to us....prayer is so powerful!!!

Picture Of The Week

BBQ's are sweet! Just ask Joseph (Alex)!

Youth Group

Ok everyone...hope you're all psyched for tonite!! I know I am! We are looking forward to seeing you all back again, hope you are too!!
Tonite you will be meeting your old (not too old) leaders and also your new leaders (please don't scare them away)!!! We want them to stay!! So you might say tonite will be a meet and greet for all of us.

Also, put on your thinkin caps and bring some ideas with you on fund raising. As you know ( or some of you do) the PEI Exalt Conference is coming up October 21-23, which is only for grades 10-12....sorry..can't sneak any grade 9ers in this year. So we have to get some fund raising hapening. We were thinking of another Bake sale, possibly a bottle drive...etc.

And for those of you who ordered The X ball hats and t-shirts from Dan (we know who you are) don't forget to bring your money for them. $12.50 for the hats and $18 for the shirts.

So see ya all tonite at 6:30....and don't forget...pickup is at 8:00...oh yeah...and don't forget our "dress code" ....especially the ladies...otherwise I'll have to dig out those lovely, lovely shirts frm the costume closet...and you know how nasty some of them are!!

Have a lge day!!

Picture of the Week!

Ever heard the expression, "I wouldn't want to see her first thing in the morning!"? This may be why...

Youth Group

Hey everyone,

Just to let you know that there will be no youth group tonight, Sept 12/05. We are still trying to recruit some more leaders and get organized.

There will be youth group on the 19th, so can't wait to see you all again.

If there is someone you know of that is not in the list, please let them know, kay?

Thanks so much and see you next week. As Dan would say, have a large week this week

Love ya
Cathy

Picture Of The Week!

Ok so to keep this thing updated while I am away I have decided to post a new picture every week. That picture will be the "Picture Of The Week." Makes sense right? I will probably add a little commentary too. So there ya go.

This pic is of the group, the whole gang if you will. Well not really since some of you missed but that's ok! Anyway, this same picture is also posted on the Maritime Christian College website so you may want to check that out in the links section to your right. You may also notice on the right that I added a handy dandy verse of the day! You can listen to it and everything. Man I am technologically inclined! Anyways that's all for now.

I miss you guys!

This Is It!

Well guys, tonight is the last night with Janelle, Darrell and myself. I hope you can all make it out so we can say good bye to you. We have all had a great summer ministering to you guys and I will be praying for you all year.

I hope you had a great summer and I hope you have great school year. Be good! I will be asking about you. Keep in mind what I said at the sleepover guys. Consider what the "X" really means to you and see if X really does mark the spot.

Well I had a blast guys. The highlight of my summer was seeing a few of you make decisions for Christ that will change your lives! What was your highlight?

Girl's Night Out!

Hey everyone,

For those of you who do not plan to partake in the paintball expedition on Wednesday, Aug 24th, the rest of us* are meeting at Dan's house at 7:45pm to watch a chick flick. I am picking up "The Wedding Date" and "First Daughter". We will be having munchies and stuff, and it will be lots of fun, so hope to see you there. Any questions, you can call me at work on Wednesday at 459-4643.

TTFN
Cathy

*rest of us who are GALS! Hence Girls night out!

Paintball!

We are going Paintballing tonight at Wilson’s Paintball! The cost is 23$ for gun rental and 180 paintballs or 35$ for gun rental and 500 paintballs. We will meet at Wilson’s at 6:15 and you will need picked up at 8:30! This should be a blast so come on out!

Wilson's Paintball is located on the Lower Stone Ridge Road, any questions: comment.

The "X" SLEEP-Over!

Well guys the end of the summer is looming on us like Darrell on a toasted pizza and balogna sandwich! The of course means that school is coming but it also means that it is time for the end of the summer sleepover! This summer there is only one sleepover because I have a hard time finding people who will stay up all night with you guys. So keep that in mind this time and maybe we can bump it up to two!

Ok, this is the info that you need. So make sure you remember this stuff and tell your friends! Here is the plan.

Friday August 19th
7:00-8:00 - You get here and then we hang out and set up tents and eat stuff! Now that sounds FUN!
8:00-9:00 - We all gather around and listen to Dan teach us stuff. After he is done there will be a time that you can hang out or if you need to talk about anything with a leader this is a great time to do it.
9:00-10:00 - Awesome games that will rock!!!!!!!
10:00-11:00 - Glow in the Dark Football! I am super pumped for this!!!
11:00-11:45 - More games!!
11:45-12:00 Time to get ready for bed
12:07ish-7:32ish - SLEEP!!!!!!!!
7:40 - Dan will be around with an obnoxious wake up call... smarter to already be up at this point really... but whatever you think!
8:00-8:45 - Breakfast
8:45-9:45 - CLEAN and I mean this place is spotless! And take all you stuff with you!
10:00 - Go HOME! All your leaders have other engagements on Saturday so you really need to be out of here by then.

By the way no girls ever mentioned having tents to bring so if we don't' have enough you will be sleeping inside! So get a hold of me! Leave a comment!


I'll see you on the feild! Darrell!

No Youth Tonight

In case your newsletter fell off the fridge or you missed a few "X" meetings or the most likely of the three, you just PLAIN OL DON'T LISTEN SOMETIMES here is a news flash for you: There is no "X" meeting tonight because Detective Dano will be busy with VBS "Good News Clues", perhaps better known as VBStress. Our next meeting will be on Monday August 22.


Check back soon for Sleepover details.

The "X" Clothing Has Arrived!

Yes that's right! You heard it here second or third! The "X" clothing order has come in and these products look great!

You'll be stylin it up in you brand new "X" fitted woven mesh ball cap! A light cap made with high quality material going for an outrageous $12.50 per item!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

You'll look cool for school in a brand new "X" T-Shirt! These super boss T-Shirts are selling at $18.00. You won't find these babies anywhere else!


I can hear your friends now! "Whoa, nice shirt man!" "Wow, where did you get that hat?" "Hey dude, can I borrow a dollar for a pop?"

Sweet!

Keep in mind if you signed up for a hat or shirt I am assuming that you are going to buy it!

Worship East 2005 Was AWESOME!

Wow. I hardly know what to say. What a day. Those of you who were able to attend can totally back me up. That was an absolutely amazing time. The bands were great, the atmosphere was great, the weather was great, the people were great and most of all our God is so great.

Well when we first got there Thirst for you was the first band and they were pretty good. The drummer was the lead singer and they all did a great job!

Thirst For You

Next was the LaPoints and they were top notch as always! I had never seen them play with a live band before but they were great.

The LaPoints

Three Season Ant is an awesome band. We will be listening to their CD at the X tonight. They are amazing musicians and people. I had oppurtunity to chat with them for a bit after their set and they are super guys!

Three Season Ant

Then one of the headliners was up. ZOEgirl. I have to admit that I really wasn't all that excited to see them but they really blew me away. They put on a great show and had some songs with some real depth. They tugged at this guy's heart. They put on a great show and had some very insightful things to say.

ZOEgirl

Lunch at Dairy Queen was good, just ask Zack!


When we got back to Worship East it was time for The Contact and man they were awesome! If I wasn't as broke as a broke I would have went right back and bought their CD! They were great!

The Contact

Carried Away was next on the list and they are 3 very talented gals. Their harmonies were awesome.

Carried Away

Then what was for me the highlight of the night, Big Daddy Weave. I'll tell ya what, they really just led us into the preasence of God and we had an amazing worship time! They were Amazing!

Big Daddy Weave

Good times! So who is coming next year?

Worship East - Final Prep

Hey there Worship Easters! The Big concert is THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th! I don’t know about you but I am pumped. We have a bunch of us going from right here in Burtt’s Corner and 6 from Saint John! Should be a lot of fun.

Here are some things you need to know:
If you are from the “X” then you need to be a Dan’s place by 11:30am on Saturday morning. You need to eat lunch before you come as we will not be eating again until supper time. We will then leave for Worship East 2005! We will be there until 10:30pm or so and then we will drive you home.

If you are not from the “X” then you need to meet us at the front gates by 12:00pm. We will be the ones wearing black T-shirts with white X’s on them. There I will collect your money ($20.00)and give you your tickets.

Check List!
• Book bag - to contain the items listed below
• Big water bottle – getting dehydrated is not fun
• Lawn Chair – preferably those fold up into the bag ones… you won’t want to stand all day
• Sun Screen – We don’t need any more red lobster mascots!
• Ball cap and Sun glasses – for those pretty little heads and eyes… yeah
• A bagged lunch or money for a fast food place for supper - eating is good

Optional
• Extra Money for concessions
• Extra Money for Worship East Merchandise
• Extra Money for an expensive gift for Dan


Ok Guys I think that’s everything. If you have any questions then please leave a comment.

Also, The "X" clothing is in so if you want your stuff then bring your money!