Great Comic Strip

Double click to see up close...talk about a generation gap!

Roller Skating

Davina, Jennifer, Lizzie, Samantha, Joey and Mercedes

representing the Redlands Church of Christ Youth Group well!

Melissa and her kids were there with another party and Chris and Keith came to hang out!

C of C was in the house! Sophie was a bit of a scene stealer...the teens were so great teaching her how to stay up

on her feet...

Practically all falling was caused by Sophie and Sophie alone...

2009 Winter Retreat

The first post of 2009 concerns our upcoming Winter retreat. You'll be getting all of the paperwork tomorrow at church but I also wanted to post some info here on the blog.

The 2009 Winter Retreat will be held Friday, February 6th through Sunday, February 8th. We already have a cabin reserved up in Big Bear.

INFORMATION: We’ll focus on God’s word with 4 related thematic lessons, participate in team building activities, and have adventures in the snow. We’ll meet at the building on Friday afternoon at 3:30 and we’ll return to the building at 1:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

WHAT TO BRING: yourself, your Bible, warm clothes for Saturday and Sunday, casual clothes for lounging around the cabin, pajamas, bathroom supplies, a sleeping bag, pillow, towel. We’ll be going sledding on Saturday afternoon so bring a warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, scarf or anything else that can aid in keeping you warm! Most of all bring a great attitude and an open heart for learning more about God.

COST: $75 per person (this cost helps cover five meals, snacks, drinks, Saturday afternoon sledding, the cabin rental, study materials, and a t-shirt). Scholarships are available! Do not let the cost stop you from attending this event! I believe this is THE most important event of the entire year!

OTHER DETAILS: Our study and theme for this retreat will be HERE AND NOW: Everything about the world a teenager lives in is aimed at preparing them for the future. They are constantly bombarded by messages saying that life is “up ahead,” just out of reach, somewhere in the future. But that is not our call as Christ-followers. God is at work today and is calling you to live a life on mission with Him…right here… right now. This isn’t rehearsal. This is it.

To reserve your spot, completely fill out the registration form & medical release form and return it to Jeff Partain. The full cost of registration is due no later than February 1st.

QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff Partain at (951) 769-1773 or at fourpartains@yahoo.com

New Year's Eve!

Happy New Year everyone! A huge thanks to the Kays for setting up their Wii with the large projector and for all the great games and snacks. We had a great time hanging out at the building and making memories together. Sophie and Jack will be talking about playing bowling for quite a while. Here's hoping that 2009 is better than 2008 (at least for me and my family - you might have had an awesome year - in which I still hope it's better!). We have great things to look forward to in 2009, the first is the retreat up in Big Bear on February 6th - February 8th. Plan on being there and God bless!

'Tis the Season #2

After our fundraiser luncheon we went ice skating today over in Riverside. The kids did a great job staying up! Thanks for Brittany who helped drive and also looked like a pro out on the ice.

'Tis the Season

Thanks to everyone who came out for the annual Christmas party and mall scavenger hunt. We had a great time and appreciate the Kays for opening their home to us and for making an incredible dinner in a festive environment. Thanks to all of our drivers who helped get the kids from Redlands to Riverside and back - the parking alone was an adventure. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Party This Saturday!

Hopefully, you've recieved your invitation in the mail (thanks to Debbie, Jen and Sam for mailing those out). This Saturday is our annual Christmas party - school will be officially out so it's a great opportunity to get together, hang out, have some fun, and praise God. We'll be meeting at the Kay's house at 2:00. From there we'll caravan over to the Tyler Mall in Riverside for our scavenger hunt. If you were there last year you know how fun this can be - and prizes will be awarded. After the scavenger hunt, it's back tot he Kay's house for dinner, a $5 gift card exchange, and a devotional. Pick up time is at 8:00 p.m. I'm excited and encouraged to spend some time before Christmas together! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call me or the Kays. Please RSVP to the Kays so we can make sure to have enough food and rides to the mall.

Also, don't forget to pick up a 5$ gift card for our gift exchange!

Grace & peace.....