July 31, 2008
Well, it’s too late to apologize. It’s too laaaaaaate… No more can I say I’m sorry for not posting regularly. All I can do is try to do my best to be more consistent from now on. With that mess out of the way, I can continue along my merry path of updating. I truly want all of you to try to be involved in more youth group activities. If you need a ride, I can try to provide that. If you need funds, I can try to provide that. I just want to see this youth group be a success and that will only happen through your participation. If you haven’t spent much time with the group or would like to start, might I recommend our Tuesday night devotionals. They have the same bold flavor as Thursday night classes, but come in new space age packaging. We are going to meet at 6:30 for a short devotional and then toss in a heaping helping of sports, video games, movies, pizza, etc.
For those of you going to the Pennsylvania, I need a commitment ASAP. I still need $35 for the price of admission to Hershey Park. I want to get tickets ordered before we leave for the canoe trip. Also, try to bring some cash for at least a couple meals. We might not be in a place where the church can provide food at all times. Finally, we will only go to the aforementioned Purple Door Music Festival if there is enough interest. The price of admission is $40 and it should be an amazing time. Those who don’t want to go to the festival will have alternate activities planned for them. Well, I guess that is all I have to tell you for now. Call or write me with any further questions!
July 3, 2008
    Hey there kiddos! I am really slipping with the web site updates. Well, the plans for the rest of the summer are really starting to gel. I am going to need everyone’s help with Vacation Bible Experience (VBE). We are looking for guides to help out throughout the week as well as people to decorate, act in little sketches, and sing. Contact me, your old pal John Wriston, if you are interested in helping out. VBE, if you’ve forgotten, takes place July 20 to the 24th. It’s always a fun time and it’s a good service to the tiny children. We will get started with decorating, and a little canvasing, on July 15.
The Pennsylvania trip is also starting to take shape. We will be going from August 11 to the 17th. We will be performing various acts of service for the church and the community in Lewistown, PA. We will also be visiting Hershey Park and the Purple Door Christian Music Festival in Lewisberry, PA. The initial $35 for the trip is due Sunday, July 20 (The first day of VBE!). There will be at least one fund raising event held before the trip to PA to curb the costs for everyone. Pay attention to this web site, the church bulletin, and church announcements for further details regarding the trip.
My final piece of news is bitter sweet. I have to cancel class tonight as Sara’s family is in town for the wedding of Sara’s cousin. I will also not be able to spend the 4th of July with any of you as that is the date for the wedding. It should be an interesting weekend for all involved. We will be getting together on Tuesday for Wallyball, Applebees and possibly a $1 movie. Contact me if you are interesting in coming to any of that. I hope you all have a wonderful and patriotic weekend. God bless!
 
God bless America… Our home sweeeeeeeet hoooooooome!!! *sniff*
