Pikeville Mission Trip Pictures Finally Posted

Sorry for the delay in posting the pictures.  The Blog site was giving me "error on page"  for weekes and wouldn't download any slideshows, then I was in Bolivia on an adult mission trip for two weeks (Aug. 11-Aug 26), but finally was able to get them posted.  Enjoy and Share them!!

Dorney Park Family Day, Friday, August 3, 2012

It's time for the Annual Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Family Day, Friday, August 3!!  It sneaked up on us, so we need to have your ticket reservations ASAP!!  An Email was sent out to every youth family on 7/19, with all the details and Permission Slip so make sure you check your Email. 

Big Savings on Ticket Prices (regular price $49.99)!!

Youth Group Members: $20.00*  Save: $35.99!
Family Friends: $33.00*  Save: $22.99!
Juniors (up to Age 3 & Under 48") $24.99* Save: $11.00!
* (Includes $6.00 All-Day beverage bracelet for each person)

There will be Bus Transportation from the church. Meet in Parking Lot at 8:30a.m.

We need a minimum of 20 people to order discount tickets.  If we do not have 20 people sign up, the event will be canceled. 

Ticket Order Form, Permission Slip and Payment must be received No Later Than Tuesday, July 31. 

Mail Payment and All Forms to: Forks of Brandywine EPC, 1648 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343.  Make Checks Payable to: Forks of Brandywine EPC, with "Dorney Park" on the memo line.  (Mr. Shawn & Ms. Glady will be on Pikeville Mission Trip from July 22 thru July 29, and there is NO Youth Group Meeting on Tuesday, July 31). 

Pikeville Mission Trip Information!!

Just some final information for our trip to Pikeville this Sunday, July 22!! Please read carefully and completely!


Be at the church at 5:30 a.m. to load vehicles. We will leave at 6:00a.m. SHARP!!

Bring your Medical Release and Consent Form!!

Bring 1 bag / suitcase per person (not including sleeping bags & small personal bag/purse).

Electronics:

Cell phones: You will NOT be able to use cell phones during work hours or group activity time. You will be able to use them during leader-approved free time only. The same rule applies to all other electronic devices (I-pods, MP3's, etc.)

Clothing:

You will need 2-3 pair of work jeans (no work shorts) and work shoes (sneakers or workboots) for work projects.

Bring work gloves and a hat (protection from sun).

Girls' Clothing:

Tops must have straps at least two fingers wide (no spaghetti straps!).

Shorts must reach to end of your fingertips... no short shorts.

Bathing Suits must be one piece! If you bring a 2-piece it MUST be covered with a full, dark tee shirt.

Lodging:

You will need sleeping bags* or sheet/blanket to cover mattresses where we are staying & Pillow.

Do not forget your bath towel.

*You will also need your sleeping bag for camping out Saturday night before we head home on Sunday, July 29.

Food:

Bring snacks/drinks for the ride. We will be making a lunch stop on the way down and back (paid with youth funds we raised).

Be In Prayer:

You should be in prayer all week for: safe travel, safety during our work days and activities, for flexibility and unity with Mr. Bryan's group, for the opportunity to share Christ's love with those we work for and interact with during our stay. Remember to give thanks for this opportunity to serve and love others as Christ fist loved us!

Please review the Packing List sent to you to make sure you bring everything you need. If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email or call Ms. Glady or Mr. Shawn.

POOL PARTY & PICNIC, Tuesday, July 17

We need the head count for the Pool Party & Picnic Tuesday night, July 17!  Every youth family was sent an Email on Thursday, July 12 to which you need to reply  no later than Sunday, July 15.  The head count is needed for the food, and to see who is going to ride the bus to the pool party. 

Parents and siblings are invited to attend this event.

A wonderful meal (hamburgers, hotdogs, side dishes, snacks), is provided. 

Meet at the church by 5:20p.m., as the bus will leave promptly at 5:30p.m. 

Pick Up time back at the church will be 8:30p.m.

Pikeville Team Commissioning, Sunday, July 15, 2012

All Youth and Leaders going on the mission trip to Pikeville, Kentucky on July 22, are asked to come to church services on Sunday, July 15, at 10:30a.m.  Pastor Will and the Elders will surround us and pray for our safety during travel and our time in Pikeville, and commission us to go in the Name of the Lord, to do His work, being servants of God.

You are aksed to wear the lime green Youth Group shirts to church. If you do not have one, please contact Ms. Glady ASAP.

Please make every effort to be in attendance for this commissioning.  Thank you!

Schedule for July 2012

JULY 2012 SCHEDULE

Tue. July 3: No Youth Group -
Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July!!

Tue. July 10: Youth Group - Pikeville Information Night
Sr. High bring Commitment Forms with$25 for Pikeville Mission Trip.
Everyone Bring Permission Slips for Pool Party!

Tue. July 17: 5:15 - 8:30 PM - Pool Party Picnic!
Be at the church by 5:15, to carpool to to the Rigg’s home. We may be taking Clifford (our big, red bus), if enough people are going!

Tue. July 24: No Youth Group - Leaders will be on Pikeville Mission Trip.

Tue. July 31: No Youth Group - We will be going to DORNEY PARK on Friday, Aug. 3, instead this week.

Potato & Chili Bar Fundraiser Another Success!!

   The Youth held one of their infamous Potato & Chili Bars on Sunday, June 17, 2012.  Even with the day being Father's Day, approximately 61 people stayed after worship to enjoy yummy jumbo baked potatoes with all the toppings and bowls of scrumptious chili! 

In the picture are the "Spuds" that advertised this event to the congregation... John, Issac and Samuel (from left to right).  Great job, boys!!  A few more pictures will be posted shortly - (for some reason, the album downloads on the Layout page, but is not showing on our blog. Will keep trying!)

Thank you to the youth who helped and served at the event: Scott, Liz, Tanner & Samuel.

A special thank you to chili makers, Gail, Laurie, Ann and Kathy! Each crockpot of chili was soo delicious that there was barely a spoonful left over! 

A special thank you to Kathy W., who helped rescue Ms. Glady (the only adult in the kitchen) with the prep and serving, and for staying to help clean up, along with Ms. Colleen and Marian G. 

THANK YOU... to our wonderful church family who helped us raise $820 for our mission trip to Pikeville, Kentucky in July!!