Tuesday, May 26, 2009

This week: Mon., May 25th - Fri., May 29th

Hey Core Team. Here's what's coming up:


Friday, May 29th: Game Night in the hall from 4:00-8:00pm.

Don't forget, our first ever Middle School Retreat is this August!!!! August 4th-6th we will be at St. Anne's Retreat Center for a weekend of Workshops, Confession, Mass, Adoration, Music, Games, Crafts, Fellowship and Fun!!! If you can help with this retreat we will start meeting regularly towards the end of June, so let me know what days would work best for you and what days wouldn't.

Lastly, I'm asking for your prayers as I move out of my house this coming month (Don't worry I'm staying on the mountain). It's very stressful and crazy which is not good for my Kidney condition, so please pray for comfort and healing for me =]


Thank you for all that you do!

Monday, May 18, 2009

Summer is almost here!!!

Hey Core Team!!! First of all thank you for an amazing year!!! You're help means more to me and the kids than you could ever know. We will continue to have EDGE activities bimonthly through the summer:

This week: NO EDGE activities

Middle School Retreat: Tuesday, August 4th - Thursday, August 6th. Let me know if you are interested in being on the retreat team, it will be an amazing three days and I can't wait!!! We will start having planning meetings probably in late June, early July.

Thank you so much for leading our youth closer to Christ!

God bless you!

Monday, May 11, 2009

This week: Mon., May 11th - Fri., May 15th

Here's what's going on this week:

Wednesday, May 13th: JOHN'S INCREDIBLE PIZZA!!!! Meet at Church at 4:30pm. If you have not let me know you want to go yet then I don't have a spot for you.

Friday, May 15th: NO EDGE ACTIVITiES!

I want to personally thank all of you for your commitment to the middle school program this past year. It has been such an amazing pleasure to have you in this program. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

For those of you who will still be on CORE next year, I would like to remind you that we will be having game nights and movie nights every so often during the summer and you are encouraged and welcome to come and spend time with the kids. I will be contacting you during the summer about the middle school retreat, so, if possible, keep those days on your calendar!!! (August 4-6).

God bless you!!!

Matt

Monday, April 27, 2009

Hey everyone! Here is the schedule for this week:

Wednesday, April 29th: EDGE Night "The Second Coming of Christ" in the hall from 6:30-8pm. The outline for the night is:

  • Prayer
  • Newbies and Birthdays
  • Lesson
  • Witness Talk: Lorri
  • Small groups. The questions will be:
  1. What do you think are the reasons Jesus did not give us the exact time or day when He was coming back?
  2. What if Jesus stopped by your house and saw your bedroom, would he be pleased or not?
  3. Would you invite Jesus to the last movie you watched, or ask Him to listen to your favorite song?
  4. What is Jesus came with you to school? Would he be proud of the way you act during class or with the other kids?
  5. What would you have to do to get your heart ready for Jesus?
  • INFO-mercials
  • Announcements
  • Prayer
  • Quick CORE meeting

Friday, May 1st: Youth Adoration in Church from 4-5pm and Movie Night in the hall from 5-8pm.

God bless you and thank you for all that you do!!!

Monday, April 20, 2009

This Week: Mon., Apr. 20th - Fri., Apr. 24th

Hey Core Team!! Here's the schedule for this week:


Wednesday, April 22nd: EDGE Night "Heaven, Hell & Purgatory" in the hall from 6:30-8pm. Here's the outline for the night:
-Music & Prayer
-Newbies & Birthdays
-Lesson: Matt
-Witness Talk: Chad
-Video on Confession (if time)
-Examination of Conscience
-CONFESSIONS!!!
-Announcements
-Prayer
-Quick CORE meeting

Friday, April 24th: Game Night and Bible Study in the hall from 4-8pm.


Thank you for everything that you do!!!

Monday, April 13, 2009

This week: Mon., Apr. 13th - Fri., Apr. 17th

Hey everyone! Happy Easter!!!! Here's the schedule for this week:


Wednesday, April 15th: EASTER PARTY!!! in the hall from 6:30-8pm.

Friday, April 17th: Bible Study & Game Night in the hall from 4-8pm.

REMEMBER to be finishing/updating your training ASAP. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.


God bless you and your families!!!

Monday, April 6, 2009

This week: Mon., Apr. 6th - Fri., Apr. 10th

No EDGE activities this week!

I hope you all have a wonderful Holy Week and Easter with your families. Take some time to bask in the glory of God and all he has done, is doing, and will do for you.

I'll see you all next Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30pm in the hall for our Easter Party!!

God bless you and thank you for all that you do!!!

Monday, March 30, 2009

This week: Mon., Mar. 30th - Fri., Apr. 3rd

Hey Core here's what's on the agenda this week!


Wednesday, April 1st: EDGE Night "Love Your Enemies" in the hall from 6:30-8pm. Here's the outline for the night:

-Music & Prayer
-Newbs and Bdays
-Lesson: Matt
-Witness Talk: Shelley
-Small groups. The questions will be:
--Have you ever had anyone hurt you or treat you like an enemy?
--Can you think of a time when you hart someone or treated someone else like an enemy?
--How did Jesus handle His enemies?
--How was He able to do this?
--As Christians, how are we supposed to act towards our enemies?
--What can you do tomorrow at school when you are around your enemies to love them as a brother or sister in Christ?
-Letters to Enemies
-Announcements
-Music & Prayer
-Core meeting: I will have instructions and applications for those of you who I notified that need additional training so you can get started on that =]


Friday, April 3rd: Youth adoration in the church from 4-5pm.


God bless you and your families!

Monday, March 23, 2009

This Week: Mon., Mar. 23rd - Fri., Mar. 27th

Here's the calendar for this week:


Wednesday, March 25th: NO EDGE - Staff Development Day.

Friday, March 27th: BIBLE STUDY from 4-5pm in the hall.


Remember the EDGE Easter Party has been switched to April 15th but we still have our EDGE night "Love Your Enemies" on the 1st.


Thank you for your service to our youth!!! God bless you!!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

EDGE SCHEDULE CHANGE

Ok so the Easter Party has been changed. We are still having it, but Fr. Tim reminded me we can't really party during Lent so we will switch the EDGE Night "Love Your Enemies" for the Easter Party. So here's the schedule for the next couple of weeks:

Wednesday, March 25th: NO EDGE - Staff Development Day

Wednesday, April 1st: EDGE Night "Love Your Enemies" in the hall from 6:30-8:00pm. EDGE T-shirt designs are due this week!!

Wednesday, April 8th: NO EDGE - Easter Break

Wednesday, April 15th: Easter Party!!! in the hall from 6:30-8:00. Invite Your Friends!!! We will vote on T-shirts this night.

I will e-mail you the schedule for Love Your Enemies in a week or so. God bless you guys & Thank you for all that you do!!

Monday, March 16, 2009

This week: Mon., Mar. 16th - Fri., Mar. 20th

Here's what's going on this week:

Wednesday, March 18th: EDGE night on "The Liturgy" in the hall from 6:30-8pm. The schedule for tonight is:

-Music & Prayer
-Newbies & Birthdays
-Watch Videos from last week
-Top 10: reasons for not participating in Mass
-Lesson: Matt
-Witness Talk: MaryAnn
-Small groups. The questions are:
--What do you think your role or duty is at Mass?
--Why do you think the Church wants people to come to Mass on time, to sing, particiapte, and stay the entire time?
--Do your respond to the prayers during Mass? Why or why not?
--Do you sing at Mass? Explain your answer?
--How would you go about convincings others to participate in the Mass
--What would be the excuses for leaving mass early? Do you think these excuses are ok?
--What do you think Mass would be like if everyone took it seriously and participated?
-Craft: Personal fences
-Announcements
-Music & Prayer
-Core meeting


Friday, March 20th: Middle School Bible Study in the hall from 4-5pm.


Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Monday, March 9, 2009

This week: Mon., Mar. 9th - Fri., Mar. 13th

Here's what's going on this week:

Wednesday, March 11th: EDGE Night "Jesus & Evangelizing" in the hall from 6:30pm-8pm. the outline for the night is:

-Music & Prayer
-Newbies & Birthdays
-EVANGELIZE acronym
-Lesson - Matt
-Witness Talk - William
-Small groups- The questions are:
--What reasons would you give for not wanting to share your faith with kids your own age?
--What do you think the reasons are that so many adults don’t share the Gospel with others?
--What would it take to motivate you to share your faith in Jesus with others your age?
--Do most of your friends believe in Jesus or go to Church on Sunday?
--Do you believe your friends would be open and interested in hearing about Jesus from you? Why?
--How would you respond to a group of kids at school who were making fun of someone who was sharing their faith in Jesus?
-Activity: Commercials
-Announcements
-Music & Prayer
-Quick CORE meeting

CAN ANYONE BRING A VIDEO CAMERA AS A BACKUP ON WEDNESDAY? LET ME KNOW =]


Friday, March 13th: Bible Study from 4-5pm in the hall. NO GAME NIGHT!


God bless you guys!!!

Monday, March 2, 2009

This week: Mon., Mar. 2th - Fri., Mar. 6th

Hey everyone here's the schedule for this week:


Wednesday, March 4th: EDGE Night "Jesus & Serving Others" in the hall from 6:30-8pm. The outline for the night is:
-Music & Payer
-Newbies & Birthdays
-Group Activity: Servant Acronym
-Lesson - Me
-Witness Talk - Michelle
-Small groups: The questions are:
--Why do you think Jesus wants us to help the poor and the needy?
--Do you think it’s better to give or receive? Why?
--Have you ever done any type of Christian service or community service work? What was it and how did it make you feel?
--What type of Christian service work would you like to get involved with?
--What would you say to other middle school kids to get them involves in Christian service to the poor, needy & lonely?
-Craft: Billboards
-Announcements
-Music & Prayer
-Quick Core Meeting


Friday, March 6th: Youth Adoration from 4-5pm. NO MOVIE NIGHT!


Hope you are all having a blessed Lent!!

Matt

Sunday, February 22, 2009

This week: Mon., Feb. 23rd - Fri., Feb. 27th

Monday, February 23rd: Bible Study in the hall from 6:30-8:00pm. The readings for this week are:
-Genesis 9:8-15
-1 Peter 3:18-22
-Mark 1:12-15

Wednesday, February 25th: NO EDGE - Ash Wednesday

Friday, February 27th: NO GAME NIGHT - Lent


Hope you all have a blessed week and a wonderful start to this season of Lent!!!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

This week: Mon., Feb. 16th - Fri., Feb. 20th

Hey everyone! Here's the schedule for this week:

Monday, February 16th: NO BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, February 18th: EGDE Night on "Lent" from 6:30-8pm in the hall. Here's the outline for the night:
-Music & Prayer
-Newbies & Birthdays
-List: Things you know about Lent
-Lesson - Matt
-Witness Talk - Jessica
-Small groups:
--What are you giving up for Lent? Why are you giving that up?
--What are other things you can do during Lent that would help your relationship with Jesus?
--How does sacrificing bring us closer to Jesus
--How do you think Jesus was able to resist the devil's temptations in the desert?
--What can you do to resist temptation ad sin in your life?
-Lent Collage
-Announcements
-Music & Prayer
-Core meeting

Friday, February 20th: Game Night in the hall from 4-8pm. Can anyone come and help with the food for the evening??? Let me know!


Thank you and God bless!!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

This week: Mon., Feb. 9th - Fri., Feb. 13th

Hey everyone, here's what's on the schedule this week:


Monday, February 9th: Bible Study from 6:30-8pm in the hall. The readings this week are:
-Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
-1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
-Mark 1:40-45

Wednesday, February 11th: Valentine's Day Party!!!! from 6:30-8pm in the hall.

Friday, February 13th: Game Night in the hall from 4-8pm.


God bless you and your families!!!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

This week: Mon., Feb 2nd - Fri., Feb. 6th

Hey everyone! Here's what's on the schedule this week:


Monday, February 2nd: Bible Study in the hall from 6:30-8:00pm.

Wednesday, February 4th: EDGE Night: "Jesus & Walking the Talk" from 6:30-8:00pm. Here's the outline for the night:
-Music & Prayer
-Birthdays & Newbies
-Top 10 List of Excuses
-Lesson (Matt)
-Witness Talk (Timmerie)
-Small groups. The questions are:
--In what ways are you lukewarm in your faith?
--What do you think are the reasons it is difficult for many middle school kids to consistently follow Jesus in their lives?
--How would you convince someone else that following Jesus would be a good thing for their life?
--What does the phrase "Walk the talk" mean to you as a Christian?
--How do you live a Christian life at home with your family? at school? with your friends?
--What is one thing you are going to do this week to make yourself a better Christian and "walk the talk" for Jesus?
-Walking the Talk: Songs & Raps
-Announcements
-Music & Prayer
-Core Meeting

Friday, February 6th: Youth Adoration in Church from 4-5pm & Movie Night in the hall from 5-8pm. The Movie: ?????

Thank you for all that you do! God bless you!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

This week: Mon., Jan. 26th - Fri., Jan 30th

Here's what's going on this week:

-Monday, January 26th: Bible Study in the hall from 6:30-8pm. The readings are:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Mark 1:21-28

-Wednesday, January 28th: EDGE Night, "Jesus & Giving Thanks" in the hall from 6:30-8pm. Here's the outline for the night:
Music & Prayer
Newbies & Birthdays
Top 10 list: Things You Are Thankful For
Lesson (Matt)
Witness Talk (Jessica)
Small groups
Craft: Doorknob hangers
Note of Thanks
Announcements
Music & Prayer
Core Meeting

-Friday, January 30th: Game Night in the hall from 4-8pm.

As some of you may have heard, starting in March I will be taking over the high school youth program, Life Teen. I ask for your prayers and your support as this transition takes place, and don't worry I will still be teaching the EDGE program.

God bless!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

This week: Mon., Jan. 19th - Fri., Jan 23rd

Here's the schedule for this week:

-Monday, January 19th: NO BIBLE STUDY!!!

-Wednesday, January 21st: EDGE Night: "VIRTUS & Stations of the Cross" from 6:30-8:00 in the hall. Look over the reflections for each Station and, if you have the time, go to Church and pray through them so we can all be in a prayerful mindset when we teach the EDGE kids how to pray them this week.

-Friday, January 23rd: Game Night from 4-8pm in the hall.

God bless you and thank you for all that you do!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

This week: Mon., Jan. 12th - Fri., Jan. 16th

All right! We're halfway through the year and it has been an awesome one so far! Here's what's going on this week:

Monday, January 12th: Bible Study in the hall from 6:30-8:00pm. The readings this week are:
-1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
-1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
-John 1:35-42

Wednesday, January 14th: EDGE Night: "Jesus & Hope" in the hall from 6:30-8:00pm. The outline for this week is:
-Music & Prayer
-Newbies & Birthdays
-Top 10 list: Top 10 things you hope for
-Lesson (Matt)
-Witness Talk (Trevor)
-Small Groups
-Craft: Chains of Hope
-Announcements
-Music & Prayer
-Quick CORE meeting

Friday, January 16th: Game Night in the hall from 4:00-8:00pm. You are all welcome to come and get smoked by me at Guitar Hero! haha

Thank you guys and God bless you!

Matt

Sunday, January 4, 2009

This Week: Mon., Jan. 5th - Fri., Jan. 9th

Here's what's going on this week:

Monday, January 5th: Bible Study in the Hall from 6:30-8:00pm. The readings are:

Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12

Wednesday, January 7th: EDGE WELCOME BACK PARTY!!! in the hall from 6:30-8:00pm. Here's a list of the Witness talks for the rest of the year:

January 14th, "Jesus & Hope": Trevor
January 28th, "Jesus & Giving Thanks": Jessica
February 4th, "Jesus & Walking the Talk": Timmerie
February 18th, "Lent": OPEN
March 4th, "Jesus & Serving Others": Michelle
March 11th, "Jesus & Evangelizing": William
March 18th, "The Liturgy": MaryAnn
April 15th, "Love Your Enemies": Shelley
April 22nd, "Heaven, Hell & Purgatory": Chad
April 29th, "The Second Coming Of Christ" Lorri
May 6th, "Drugs & Alcohol": Autumn

Friday, January 9th: Game Night in the hall from 4pm-8pm.

I Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas Break with your families. Thank you for all that you do and God bless you!!

Matt