SOUPerBOWL PARTY 2014!!

SOUPERBOWL TIME IS HERE AGAIN!!

No, I'm not just misspelling it.  For our Superbowl parties, we bring as many cans of soup (or any other food) as we can to replenish the pantry here at Robinson Avenue.  The needs for this continue day after day so here's our chance to give a little to those in need!

This will be in conjunction with our monthly TEEN LIFE GROUP, so THERE WILL BE A TIME OF WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY as our main priority.  So here are the details:

WHO?  ALL RAVE TEENS AND PARENTS!!
WHAT?  A combination Life Group meeting time and Superbowl Party, plus replenishing our church pantry!
WHEN?  5:00 to the end of the game, this Sunday, February 2
WHERE?  The Poulos home
WHAT DO I BRING?  Just bring your favorite DRINK OR SWEETS, PLUS AS MANY CANS OF SOUP OR ANY OTHER NON-PERISHABLE AS YOU CAN!!!

See you guys SUNDAY!!

FAMILY NIGHT LIVE SERVICE NIGHT!!

I truly believe that NOTHING builds relationships like serving together! This Sunday night is another FAMILY NIGHT LIVE, but this one is gonna be a little different.  This time, we're gonna serve together! There will be two groups. One will cook and serve dinner at the Salvation Army in Bentonville, and one will sort and prepare clothes at the Potter's House in Fayetteville. It's gonna be great night of serving and growing together! Don't miss it!

Here are the details:

WHO?  RAVE teens AND parents!
WHAT?  A chance to serve those in need AND grow together as FAMILY
WHEN?  Sunday afternoon/evening, Jan. 26, from about 5 till about 7
WHERE?  Potter's House: 2703 N Drake St, Fayetteville
                 Salvation Army: 3305 Southwest I St. Bentonville
WHAT DO I BRING?  Just a servant heart!

NOTE: Space is VERY limited on the Salvation Army team. The space can only hold about 10 people, so PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP if you want to be on this team!!
                  

1st ANNUAL PARENTS' CLASS!!

Ever feel like your home is one big awkward family photo??

Can't BEGIN to express how excited I am about this, folks!  It's time to dive headlong into equipping parents to be the best spiritual leaders they can be, and in the process, power you guys up to be the engaged parents that this youth minister will THRIVE on!!

Beginning this year, and continuing once a year, we're going to have a 6 week parents' class during the spring quarter. It will be divided up into 2 IDENTICAL 6-WEEK SESSIONS, so as to not disrupt other classes' teaching schedules, and to keep from pulling you away from other classes you love.

The first session will begin at the start of March and run midway through April, the second session will pick up there and run through the end of May.  This is REALLY going to be some quality content, so DEFINITELY make plans to be with us during one of the two sessions.  IF YOU TEACH, you may want to coordinate with another parent and split the quarter with them so you can both be in there without putting the pinch on the class you teach. IT WILL BE WORTH THE EFFORT!!!

With future classes, they'll be much more focused on one topic. With this first one, we're going to cover a wider array of things, but here are the main things we'll dive into:

1. The NEW approaches to youth ministry that you've seen happening (and will continue to see) at Robinson Avenue and HOW you can be as effectively engaged as possible
2. How to be the spiritual leaders in the home that God wants you to be
3. Things you should know about the EVER CHANGING WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA
4. How to be connected with and encouraged by other parents going through the same things you are

Like I said, this is DEFINITELY going to be something that you want to be a part of. Come have some coffee and some GREAT conversations about raising teens in this crazy world!  You WILL be glad you came!

***SIGN UP FOR THE SESSION YOU WANT ON THE BOARD BY MY OFFICE!!!***

CHRISTEENS 2014!!

This is, without a doubt, and event that is ALWAYS top notch!  This year is shaping up to be one of the best yet!  It's going to be all about our MISSION FROM GOD, and the lineup of speakers (SOME OF THE BEST AROUND THIS YEAR) looks AMAZING.  This is also a GREAT weekend for getting closer to each other, and as we move into this new era of parent engagement (rather than simply "chaperoning") this is a WONDERFUL trip for parents to join up on.  We stay in host homes and have lots of time for men to be with the boys and ladies to be with the girls.

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE HERE to see more details on their end, but here are our basics:

WHO? ALL RAVE TEENS & PARENTS!! (Parents, DO NOT wait until I invite you personally!)
WHAT?  A FANTASTIC youth rally with worship, classes, awesome speakers, and more
WHEN?  Feb. 21-23, 2014
WHERE?  Russellville, AR at the high school performing arts center
HOW MUCH?  $35, plus $15 for a shirt (Christeens always has REALLY good shirts, just FYI)
WHAT DO I BRING?  BIBLE. Weather appropriate clothes, sleeping bag, pillow, and toiletries
   Also a little eating money for inexpensive meals (dinner Fri., lunch/dinner Sat., lunch Sun.)


THE SIGN UP LIST IS ON THE BOARD BY MY OFFICE SO SIGN UP AT CHURCH, OR JUST EMAIL ME NOW AND I'LL SIGN YOU UP MYSELF!!