SERVE THE WORLD

Serve the World Opportunity

One of our teens is serving the world in a meaningful and simple way...you can be involved! See below...

2014 Holiday Card Drive - Send your greetings to our local troops who are currently serving in the Middle East.

One of our own, Kiara Kalmey, has taken the initiative to be a part of a wonderful organization that sends cards to our local troops who are currently serving in the military and would like to challenge her peers and adults to join her in this opportunity. These cards are such a blessing to the troops and what an encouragement it is for them.

The Guidelines are as follows:

* Remember that each card may be read by many service members.
* Cards may be homemade or store bought.
* Do NOT Put cards in envelopes. No Postage needed.
* All Cards & messages should be appropriate.
* Cards will be screened for security & sensitive issues.
* You may request a pen pal.
* Please sign all cards.
* NO ENVELOPES please - they just make the packages heavier and the shipping cost much higher.

We will accept cards in the student ministry room (the Studio) through Sunday November 16th.

A Note from Kiara:

"- You are not allowed to include any church and/or salvation pamphlets. However, you ARE allowed to say things like, "God loves you", "God will never leave you", and "I am praying that God will keep you safe".
- You must sign all cards. (You do not have to put your *last* name or what town/state you are writing from; I always sign them "From, Kiara")
- Some cards may be read by more than one service member, so just keep that in mind.

Anything else would basically just be to be genuine and compassionate in your messages. These people are away from their families during Christmas and are in scary situations, and I try to make my cards as kind and encouraging as I can. Just remember that your card can and probably will make a difference. Your card could brighten a service member's day. This is not mandatory, but I always make sure to thank the person for serving our country, and sometimes I will tell them how grateful I am for their bravery and sacrifice." - Kiara

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Teen Events for Summer
 
June 1- Bonfire @ the Cools 5pm-8pm
14538 Edgemont Rd
Smithsburg, MD 21783
 
June 25 - @ Naumans 6pm-8pm
 
July 9 - @ Baker's Home 6pm-8pm
 
July 10-13 - FUSION lake trip
 
July 23 @ Kalmey's home 6pm-8pm
 
Aug 6 -TBD

iServe with student ministry

We have specific areas that you can serve in to meet teens wherever they are in their faith journey and help them take the next step in their relationship with Jesus Christ.   Below are serving opportunities in Student Ministry.  Positions are a September - May commitment.
 
Ablaze – Sunday mornings  11am-12:05pm – for 6th-8th graders
Sunday morning time commitment (serving time ranges from 10:30-12:20pm). 
 
Welcome/check in – Being a friendly face each week to greet the students before Ablaze begins.  Also looking for individuals to enter student’s attendance into our database 
Small group leaders – Men and women that build relationships with students every week
Clean-up – Cleaning of the youth room after each Sunday morning gathering.  Vacuum, wipe down counters, overall cleaning
Technology – The ability to operator a sound board and/or computer and projector

Fusion  - Sunday nights – for  9th-12th grade students 
Sunday morning time commitment (serving time ranges from 5:30pm-8:15pm. Some special occasions as well.
 
Welcome/check in – Being a friendly face each week to greet the students before Fusion begins.  Also looking for individuals to enter student’s attendance into our database 
Small group leaders – Men and women that build relationships with students every week
Clean-up – Cleaning of the youth room after each Sunday evening gathering. Vacuum, wipe down counters, overall cleaning
Technology – The ability to operator a sound board and/or computer and projector
Security – Lock doors, monitor halls, welcome late comers
Childcare – Watch children of Fusion staff
Snacks – Bring snack or drink, help set up and clean up
Events – Planning and logistics of  occasional events

MARCH 9

No Fusion/Ablaze (Team Leaders are at a Youth Leadership Conference)

What Is Up? UPDATED - 23 Feb 2014

Below you’ll find the upcoming Fusion and Ablaze schedule through the end of the 2013/2014 school year and an update of what the Youth Leadership Team has been up to. 

Schedule –   
February 23 – Fusion/Ablaze 6pm-8pm  
March 2 - Fusion/Ablaze 6pm  

March 9 – NO - Fusion/Ablaze 6pm (Team Leader retreat)  

March 16 – Fusion/Ablaze 6pm 
March 23 - NO Fusion/Ablaze (Youth Team - Leadership development)
March 30 - Fusion/Ablaze 6pm 

April 6 – NO Fusion/Ablaze (Youth Team - Leadership development)
April 13 – Fusion/Ablaze 6pm  

April 20 – Happy Easter  - NO Fusion/Ablaze  

April 27 - Fusion/Ablaze 6pm  
May 4 - Fusion/Ablaze 6pm
May 11 - Fusion/Ablaze 6pm
May 18 - Fusion/Ablaze 6pm 

May 25 – Memorial Day Weekend – NO Fusion/Ablaze 6pm  

*End of year pool party (Specifics TBD) 

What has the Youth Team been up to? 
Over the past several months, the Youth Team Leaders have been meeting on a regular basis to grow together as a team, develop the vision for the teen ministry, plan for the present and the future, etc.  It has been a great opportunity to grow together.
We look forward to what God has for all of us as we move forward together loving God, loving others and serving the world.

W3 – Worth the Wait Weekend

W3 is a time especially set aside for parents to join with their son or daughter and discuss some important issues that they will be facing in their growing years.  At Crosswalk, we consider this a “milestone moment” – like parent dedication or baptism.  We would like to come alongside you and help in this next life stage that is so critical to cover.

If you have not already guessed from the title – Worth the Wait – our main topic for the weekend will be about sex, God’s plan for sex in our lives, and staying sexually pure until marriage.  For a variety of reasons many parents find this a difficult topic to broach and discuss at any length.  This is a great way for you to be sure you have opened the door to this important discussion.  You will also be letting your child know you find this topic important and their own sexuality important – leaving the door open for further talks down the road.

So how will we do this?  We’ll be listening to the well known Passport to Purity series CDs by Dennis and Barbara Rainey and taking time to do a workbook together as the topics are covered over the course of the weekend.  The gals will have a pampering type theme at a local hotel and the guys will be at Camp JoyEl for some outdoor activities.  The cost of the weekend is $115 to cover accommodations, food, and supplies.  We don’t want the cost to keep anyone from attending, so please let us know if you are in need of a partial scholarship.

Stop by the W3 table in the cafe/lobby for more details about the dates and times for W3.  Forms need to be turned in by February 23rd. 

We are looking forward to this special weekend that we have planned for you!