Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Student Ministry Kickoff

Fall is my favorite time of year  pumpkin seeds, large cups of chai/pumpkin spice lattes, the smell of a burning fire, leaves changing color, oversized sweaters, and the most exciting part is students/leaders returning-renewed- ready for a new ministry year!!!

This past Sunday we had a great kickoff with 75 students and 14 leaders at TOV. We kicked the fall off "country style".
Students gathered in the student center for breakfast cooked by the amazing Russ Jones and his Hard Rock HRL team- biscuits, gravy, cereal, sweet tea, and lemonade. We then gathered in the wedge for worship ( lead by our amazing band) and introducing we introduced leaders for the fall. Kira Schuttler transformed the wedge into a barn. We even had Reber Ranch donate Hay to make couches for the front of the room. It was a wonderful day of celebrations.

This week kicks off mid week programs as well. Wednesday night high schoolers will join us up in the gym for a sports-themed night! Our leaders are providing a spread of "game-food munchies", tons of games, prizes, and talking about the new year together. Thursday night we will be launching a new Primetime year. Grab your capes, sparkly spandex pants, and favorite facemasks and  join us!

Sunday we will be back at it at TOV- talking visions for our new ministry year, navigating transitions, and opportunity to be Christ hands and feet in our community and world this year!

Parents will be invited to a brief meeting in the fireside room after church.

We have tons of great things planned for this coming year. I hope you will join us for this epic ride!
Stay plugged in....more stories to come!

Pastor Ruby