Roseville Youth Group

Hello everyone!

It’s Friday at 5:30 and no one has expressed interest in the HOGWild improv. comedy show. I am sorry if it was short notice. I only discovered that the show costs $10 a few days ago. Instead, Sara, I, and at least a couple others are headed out to see our own Stephanie Surginer in “Bye Bye Birdie”. The show is at 7:30 and located in Schaublin Auditorium at Lakeview High School in Saint Clair Shores. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. If I don’t see you there, I hope to see you Sunday!

Also, if you are interested, Andrea Thibodeau is performing in Brahms’ German Requiem as part of the Rochester Community Chorus. The show is tomorrow, Saturday, at 8:00p. It takes place at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Rochester, MI and the cost is $15. God bless!

Heeeeeelllllllooooo Roseville peeps!!!! I just wanted to write up a little update about what is going on for the rest of the week. Thursday, we are headed to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial to attend a presentation entitled “They Sold Their Souls for Rock and Roll”. This multi-media seminar looks at the history of popular music, including modern trends. The presenter, Pastor Schimmel of ‘Fight the Good Fight Ministries’, will be examining the life styles and lyrics of some of the most successful artists. Even if you don’t agree with everything Pastor Schimmel has to say, this presentation will at least get a dialog going and help us begin to consider the music that we listen to. The event starts at 7:00p. Everyone who needs a ride can meet at my house at 6:00p.

This weekend, we head to Canada for the youth rally at Great Lakes Christian College. Everyone coming should pack enough clothing for the weekend, sleeping stuff, toiletries, and a Bible. It is going to be an exciting weekend and I truly hope that more of you will be able to join us when we attend this event next year. We will be meeting at my house as early as you can make it over. We will leave as soon as everyone gets here so don’t keep us waiting! We will be back on Sunday afternoon, so make arrangements for transportation if needed.

Come and see what I’m really all about, you hunk of burning love. Hi ya! Hunh!

This has been a bit of a crazy week for me. I started out the week being a bit sick and it threw off the rest of the week. Sorry that this post is arriving so late in the week. Unfortunately, I have to cancel tonight’s class. I have a prior engagement that I could not reschedule. Use tonight to catch up on school work and reflect upon the great mysteries of life. We will resume meeting again next week. If anyone would like to get together for some wally-ball, bowling, or other fun activity on Tuesday, give me a call and I will get something organized. Hopefully, I will get to see some of you at Holly’s wedding tomorrow!

A new event for the busy month of April has come to my attention. For those who went last year, you can remember the great time we had at “Even God Giggles Comedy Theatre” in Wyandotte. April 25th at 8p we will be visiting once again to see HOGwild comedy, an improv comedy crew. I will give you further details on the website, in the church bulletin, and in class on Sunday.

Side note for the peeps going to Canada next weekend: Hopefully you’ve given me your final answer if you are going to Canada for the youth rally. We have reached crunch time and I am at the point where I need to figure out if I need to get more transportation. Currently, we can fit in one van. However, if even one more person decides to come, we will have to obtain another vehicle for the trip.

Finally, for those of you out there interested in playing paint-ball, a group of people from the church are getting together this Saturday to play. Call or e-mail me if you would like to come. We are going to Red Run, so get some bug spray and liquid refreshment. If you absolutely can’t afford air or paint, tell me and I will see what I can do.

I have no idea why cutting out someone’s face and pasting it on another body entertains me so…

Well kids, there is one little detail I neglected to read regarding the Canada trip. If you are under 16, you don’t need a government issued photo I. D. to travel to Canada. All you need is a birth certificate. So, if anyone at all wants to come to the youth rally in Canada, you are welcome. However, I seriously need a total commitment by Wednesday. The cost is $45 and I absolutely can’t bend on that price. Next year, I will be able to plan for this trip far in advance so we might be able to kick out some more fund raising. Don’t feel too bad if you miss it. We will have a lot to do this summer. Call or e-mail me right away if you plan to come to Canada. I have to know what kind of vehicle(s) I have to reserve.

Bonjour mes petite croissants!

I was recently told of a youth rally taking place in the foreign land of Canada. (Where, according to Neal, they have square toilets) The rally takes place at Great Lakes Christian College in Beamsville, Ontario. This year’s theme is “Your Reborn Identity.” The speaker will be Jason Steckel from the Rochester Church of Christ and worship will be led by Watershed, who will also be giving a concert. We will be leaving the evening of Friday, April 18th and returning the evening of Sunday, April 20. The cost for the trip will be $50 plus extra for food, entertainment, etc. The cost of $50 covers all the food except dinner on Friday, lodging on campus at Great Lakes, all activities, the concert on Saturday, and transportation. Chaperones can attend the event for free.

I know this seems a little short notice for a trip to another country, but I only recently heard of the event. I am told it’s a really great event and it will give us the opportunity to make acquaintences in our neighboring country of Canada. The trip is about 3 hours, 30 minutes. According to the U. S. Department of State web site, each of us needs a U. S. Government issued photo I. D. and proof of U. S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate to travel to Canada. Those of you who have driver’s licenses will already have a photo I. D. Those who don’t will have to obtain a State I. D. I spoke with a representative from the Secretary of State who informs me that it often only takes a week to get the I. D. but one should give up to 3 weeks to obtain his or her State I. D. This means that if you don’t have one and want to go on this trip, you need to visit your local Secretary of State ASAP.

I will completely understand if no one can make it as this is short notice. However, for those who can make it, I will do everything in my power to make this trip a success. I will have to know if you are coming by Tuesday, April 1. Money ($50) is due as quickly as you can get it to me. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me.

Canada, home of ice hockey, delicious maple syrup, and lots of beavers.