Dear High School Students (and your family),

I hope you are having a great summer full of fun, relaxation, river trips, and rest. I recently asked a student what their favorite part of summer is, and the simple response was, “Sleep.” Can you identify with that? What has your summer been like so far? What has been the best part for you? Can you believe that it’s halfway over? (I couldn’t either).

Before you really start thinking about school again (too late now) I want to provide you with an opportunity to be together with other Senior High students from the valley, and specifically Mountain View Church. Beginning July 19^th we will be meeting in people’s houses (see the schedule below), enjoying snacks, watching and discussing a short video, and playing games. The video is from a series called “The Best Question Ever” by Andy Stanley and I think it will be a great encouragement as you approach the new school year. There is one question that you can ask in every situation that will help you foolproof your life and make better decisions.  We are going to learn about that question and how it works out in real life.  This is something you won’t regret. I am also looking forward to playing ultimate Frisbee in the park, going on a scavenger hunt, and having a bon fire late into the night. Each week we will start at 6:30 p.m. and go until whenever.

See you July 19^th!!!

Schedule:

* August 2^nd we will not be meeting because of the HS Mission trip to Kittridge, CO. Please keep us in your prayers this week.

This summer we will not be meeting as a large group ever week.  Instead we will have special events and regular small group opportunities.  Put these dates on your calendar if they apply to you and get ready for fun.

Weekly Events:

Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Music at the church.  If you want to play music, or learn how to play an instrument come to the youth room on Tuesdays to play and learn.

Special Events:

June 10th - 13th: Haviland Lake Camping Trip

July 3rd - 4th: Night Vision Music Festival in Oletha

July 14th - 17th: Ski Camp w/ YFC

July 20th - 24th: VBX for middle school stuents.  9:00 am - 12:00 pm daily for the week

July 26th: All church picnic after the Sunday service.  We will float down the river together.

August 1st - 8th: High School Mission Trip

You can now register for this summer’s camping trip to Haviland Lake.  All the details are in the Registration PDF.

Download it HERE

Download the Parent Waiver form HERE

This summer’s mission trip will take place in South Fork, Colorado. While the trip is intended for HS students, 9th grade through graduated Seniors, everyone is invited and encouraged to come to the training.  The first training we will have will be this Sunday April 26th, at the church in place of Sunday School.  We will begin at 8:00 am in order to have enough time before the Run 4 Youth at Two Rivers park.  The details for the trip are as follows and any questions you have will be answered Sunday morning.

Parents are encouraged to attend and join their students in the process of preparing to go be a witness.  Middle school students are also invited to come as it will be a time to prepare them for the future.

• August 1st - 8th
• South Fork, CO
• $450 covers everything
• Pre-trip curriculum and training will be provided

We are teaming up with Youthmark for this year’s mission trip.  They will be here for the training and will also be bringing shirts that support Charity:Water. This is an organization that focuses on bringing water to developing countries (I love it!).  So bring a few bucks to buy a great shirt and help an organization that is doing their best to bring the love of Jesus (and water) to people who need it.

March Madness is upon us and since RFSD doesn’t have school this Friday we are inviting any students who want to come to our house to watch it to join us.  All we ask is that you bring some kind of snack food or drink with you to share.  The games start at 9:00 and end later that night.  Stay as long as you want or go home early, you don’t have school the choice is yours.  For directions email me jared (at) mvcglenwood (dot) org and I’ll be happy to help you get here.

Since the new year we have been supporting Blood:Water Mission with giving every week.  Up to this week our students had give over $81.00 to this great cause.  Well this week alone they gave $40!!!  Way to go guys.

The cool thing about this is that for every dollar that we give to B:W, they can provide an African with clean water for a year.  Our students are making a difference.

3 Weeks ago I challenged our middle school students to give to Blood:Water Mission. We have installed a mailbox in the Den where students can give their money and everything they give on Wednesday night through the end of the year will be given to B:W.  So far we have given over $46 to help provide clean blood and water for Africans.

In the spirit of Lent (also known as giving something up) I am challenging our students to give up drinks for 40 days.  The idea is to drink only water for 40 days and give the money you save to B:W to help provide clean water for villages in Africa.  Encourage your students to join in on this, do it as a family, and come together to help in this cause.  We will be handing out “scorecards” on Wednesday night to help students keep track of their progress and you can find other resources on the B:W website.

Open to any middle or high school students.  We are throwing a Superbowl party at our house in the Ironbridge development.  We’re going to start and have the game on at 3:45 until it’s over and you’re tired and want to go home.  So bring a friend, come on by, and enjoy the game.

How to get here: From Glenwood

• Take 82 South
• Turn Right at County Rd 109 (it’s the first stoplight past the church)
• Turn right at the bridge
• Go past WestBank
• Turn left on Ironbridge Way.  (You will go past the clubhouse)
• Take a right at the roundabout at the bottom of the hill.
• Stay on River Bend Way.  You’ll go around a small “S” Curve
• Our House is 763 River Bend Way (it’s the third house on the right after you go around the curve)

If you have any questions or get lost call me (970) 309-4240

DCLA only happens once every 3 years.  And this year we are going.  So if you’re in high school, or you’re going to be in high school next year, turn in the registration, parent consent form, and your $50 deposit before March 19th to hold your spot.

Parent Consent Form 2009

DCLA - registration

Details:

• Leaving: the morning of, Tuesday, June 23rd
• Returning: the Evening of, Sunday, the 28th
• What to bring:
• Clothes for the week
• Bible
• Notebook
• Toiletries
• Money for food and souvenirs
• Camera
• Cost: $625 by March 19th.  $650 after March 19th.  We will do some fundraisers to help offset the cost if needed.
• Registration: Due by March 19th.  $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration.  Balance will be due by May 22nd.

Our High School winter retreat is coming up soon.  The theme this year is “IMPACT”.  We will be asking a lot of questions about who makes an impact on us and who we impact with our lives.

February 13th - 15th at Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je

only $100

Registration is due by February 8th

Click HERE for the registration form

Click HERE for the parent consent form