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!

February Schedule

February 2 -

NO FUSION OR ABLAZE

February 9 -

FUSION & ABLAZE Meet, 6-8pm
Parent Information Meeting, 5-6pm

February 16 -

NO FUSION OR ABLAZE
Youth Leaders Development

February 23 -

FUSION & ABLAZE Meet, 6-8pm 

Merry Christmas!

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Fusion will become two ministries:
Ablaze (middle school, 6th-8th grade) and Fusion (high school, 9th-12th grade).
Fall Kick-Offs will both be on September 8th at the Midvale building (Ablaze @12:30-3:30 PM and Fusion @ 4:00-7:00 PM.) Students are asked to bring a side dish and a drink to share, as well as a change of clothes.
Sunday night youth ministry will begin again on September 15th
at its normal time 6-8 PM at 118 Walnut Street.

FUSION CAMPING TRIP - July 26th - July 28th

Who: 2013-2014 school year, high school students and 2013 graduates. (This means OUTGOING Seniors and INCOMING Freshman)

What: Camping, boat rides, jet ski, camp fire, swimming, volleyball, fun!

Where: Bumpass, VA (about 3 hours away)

HOW MUCH: $50 plus snacks & drinks to share

RSVP AND MONEY are due no later than Sunday, July 20!

Contact Mitch if interested - mitch.young@crosswalkchurch.net

Fusion Service Opportunity

Adult Leaders need assistance with childcare in order to intentionally connect with students through:
1.  Fusion on Sunday nights
2.  Extracurricular events or activities
3.  One on one discussions

Contact Mitch at mitch.young@crosswalkchurch.net with days/times you would be interested in assisting.

Fusion Schedule for December

1.  REACH INFORMATIONAL MEETING - Dec. 9^th @ 12:30pm

Who – ANYONE thinking about attending REACH in Newfane, NY from July 14-20^th

Where – Fusion Room

REACH website:  http://www.reachwc.org/pages/13NNY.asp

We will be discussing important dates and pertinent information, as well as answering your questions regarding the trip. 

2.  Fusion Christmas Party – Dec. 16^th @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Who – All High School and Junior High students.  Friends welcome!

Where – Fusion Room

What to prepare for –

-          Games

-          Ugly Sweater Competition

-          Gingerbread House Contest

-          White Elephant Gift Exchange ($5 Maximum)

Food:

A-M – Something sweet

N-Z – Something salty

We are celebrating the coming of our Lord and Savior.  While we are excited and want to enjoy time with our friends, Fusion will still remember the true reason for the season. 

3.  NO FUSION – Dec. 23^rd –

Enjoy Christmas with the family!

4.  NO FUSION - Dec. 30^th –

Random get-togethers, parties, and socials are welcome, but students will not be getting together on the 30^th.