FALL IS HERE AT JOURNEY!

Be sure to stop by Student Center A this Sunday for our 2011/2012 Student Ministries Orientation Parent Meeting. We will be discussing a sure-proof plan to have one of the greatest school years ever!

Below is our Fall Calendar with stuff you definitely do not want to miss.

Next Sunday, August 14th, we are going to celebrate the new school year by promoting everyone to the next grade all over campus. It will be huge party to ring in the new year and talk about what we are looking forward to in Riptide.




AND THAT'S NOT ALL!!!

At the end of the parent meeting this Sunday, Christina will also be selling a limited umber of of Padre Tickets in the Left Field Reserved Section for the PADRE GAME and SWITCHFOOT CONCERT on Sunday, September 18th @ 1:05pm. Those that attend this meeting will have first dibbs on these tickets. We will not be providing rides down to the game itself, but hope this is just a great opportunity for families to go together to a game and a concert. That's right, after the game, there will be a concert afterwards with the amazing SWITCHFOOT.

Each ticket is $12.50 (regularly $17 tickets) and that covers the game and the concert. If I still have some left after the meeting, I will open them up to be purchased the following Sunday Morning on a first come first serve basis. Because of the high demand for these tickets, I will not be able to hold any tickets. I will just distribute the actual tickets as I receive payment.

Journey's Parenting Summit

If you're a parent at Journey Community Church, then you've already heard about our massive PARENTING SUMMIT we're having on THIS SATURDAY!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE for you to join the 450 parents who have already signed up. We'd love to have you.

WHO: all parents of infants through teens.

WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 8:30am - 12:30pm in JCC's main worship center. Check in and doors open at 8:10am.

CHILDCARE and COST: childcare through 5th grade and it's free!

FOOD: snack and lunch for your kids. coffee and light refreshments for you.

WHY: This will be an epic day of great training and stacking hands on the mission of raising our kids into young adults who love and follow Jesus on their own. Special training by me, Ed Noble, Mark Oestreicher, and our entire Generations Staff team. Come learn, meet new friends, enjoy a power packed 4 hours, and be prayed for as a parent.

See you there!

You won't want to miss this parenting seminar...

Ever wondered why some students chuck the faith of their younger years and some students STICK WITH IT to build their lives around it?

If so, then we have a great seminar that will help you as a parent wrestle with the most recent research, and hear from some tried and true parents on how you can help your student's FAITH STICK.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST FROM 2 TO 7:30PM at Journey.

• Hear how our ministries at Journey are structured to help a student's faith truly stick.


• Ask your questions from a panel of people in the parenting trenches with you.


• Key Note Teacher: Ed Noble: Teaching pastor at Journey, father of 3, and veteran youth pastor of over 20 years.


• Key Note Teacher: Kara Powell: Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary, author, mother of 3, and youth ministry veteran of over 20 years.


• Learn GREAT PRINCIPLES that will apply to everyone parenting toddlers to teens


• Dinner provided.


• Childcare for birth to 5th grade is available with pre-paid registration.


• $15 for one adult.  $25 for a couple.

You can sign up by e-mailing "office at journeycom.org" or you can meet us at our booth outside of the main worship center doors any weekend between now and Jan 31st.

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT TRAINING!     INVITE A FRIEND!

Fashion + Modesty = Suddenly Darling

This website was introduced to me today and I found it to not only be an incredible fashion resource, but an awesome example of two teenage girls taking on the issue of modesty.

Katelyn Rose, the local 16 year old that started this website says, "Often times, while on my quest to find the perfect ensemble, I can't help but acknowledge the trend that many teen girls fall into by dressing inappropriately and wearing what the media tells them to. I believe wholeheartedly that it's possible to dress with style and confidence while maintaining self respect and modesty."

Suddenlydarling.com is a web-based community that provides fashion tips, celebrity pictures, and even an online store where you can purchase the items.

Definitely worth checking out!

Parenting Seminar at Journey

Journey Student Ministries is hosting our third annual Parent Training Day. This is a fantastic event is designed for both current and soon to be parents of teenagers.

Saturday, March 14th from 9am until 1:30pm we will have the privilege of hearing from Ed Noble and Mark Oestriecher, both fathers and veteran youth pastors. Ed Noble is the preaching pastor here at Journey and Mark Oestriecher is the president of Youth Specialties.

Brian Berry, the Student Ministries Director and Christina Robertson will be sharing along with them valuable current information about "Constantly Changing Needs of Teenagers" and how our student ministries can help. This is a great even to invite any parents of teenagers you may know. There will be a time to answer your specific questions about teenagers.

Cost is $15 per person or $20 per couple and includes lunch. If you are interested in attending please email aundrea here.

STUDENT MINISTRIES SCHOOL YEAR ORIENTATION LUNCH

Sunday, August 17th
12:30-2pm
Student Center A

Whether your son or daughter is an incoming student or you're a parent of a teen veteran, you'll find this meeting a MUST attend event for parents of middle school or high school students. We will cover events that are scheduled for the year with estimated costs, inform you on our structure and purpose, talk about how to get your student plugged into our student ministry, and field any questions you may have.

To make sure we have enough food to provide lunch please RSVP by emailing aundrea@journeycom.org

See you there!

PARENT TRAINING DAY THIS SATURDAY!!!

This Saturday, February 2nd, we will have our second annual Parent Training Day. From 9am until 1:30pm we will have the privilege of hearing from Ed Noble and Mark Oestriecher, both fathers and veteran youth pastors. Ed Noble is the preaching pastor here at Journey and Mark Oestriecher is the president of Youth Specialties. Each will share valuable current information about teenagers. Brian Berry, the Student Ministries Director and myself will be sharing about the students ministries. You don't want to miss this event. There will also be a time to answer your specific questions about teenagers. If you are interested in attending please email (aundrea@journeycom.org). The cost is $15 person or $20 a couple. Lunch will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Parent Training Day