This Sunday evening, we’ll watch the game at the home of Brooklyn Clark.
Party starts at 5:15 pm and food will be served.
The address is 7533 Kings Mountain Road. See you there!
Fri-Sat, January 29-30 Confirmation Retreat @ Sumatanga (*THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EVENT)
“5 to Thrive: The Five Vows of Membership”
Cost: $75
We will leave the church, Fri. at 5 pm; Return Sat at 3:30 pm
Begins Friday at 6 pm with dinner; ends Saturday at 2:30 pm
Wed, February 3 1. God, Sin & Grace
Wed, February 10 2. Jesus as Savior & Lord, Salvation & Atonement
Wed, February 17 NO CLASS – (Feb 15-16 school is out)
Wed, February 24 3. The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
Wed, March 3 4. The Bible & Worship
Wed, March 10 5. Loving God, Serving Others; What is the Church?
Wed, March 17 NO CLASS – SPRING BREAK
Wed, March 24 6. Our History & Heritage
Fri, March 26 Dinner & Refresher Conversation, Time/Place TBD
Wed, March 31 7. Being a Methodist, Structure and Beliefs
Wed, April 7 8. Baptism, Commitment & Confirmation
Sun, April 11 Confirmation Sunday
Classes meet on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm, before Fellowship Supper
Schedule is based on “Claim the Name: Confirmation” Teaching Plan for 8 Weeks
Students must attend at least 7 of the 8 classes to be confirmed
Sr High Boys Basketball Schedule 2010
*All regular season games are on Thursday nights.
Jan 14: 7pm vs. Bluff Park
@ Trinity UMC – Homewood
Jan 21: 7 pm vs. Trinity UMC – Homewood
@ Trinity UMC
Jan 28: 7 pm vs. Vestavia Hills UMC
@ Trinity UMC
Feb 4: 7 pm vs. Mountain Chapel UMC
@ Trinity UMC
Feb 11: 8 pm vs. Riverchase UMC
@ Vestavia Hills UMC
Feb 18: 7 pm vs. Bluff Park UMC
@ VHUMC
Feb 25: 7 pm vs. Trinity UMC- Homewood
@ VHUMC
League Championship Games @ VHUMC
(# denotes league standings)
March 4th
6 pm: #4 vs. #1
7 pm: #3 vs. #2
8 pm: #6 vs. #5
9 pm: Winner of 6 pm vs. Winner of 7 pm
Games will be cancelled if Vestavia Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
December 2009 Youth Calendar
Wednesday, 9th – We will have our regular youth schedule this Wednesday.
Sunday, 13th – Super Happy Fun Time Awesome Game @ 6 pm
Improv games and stupid human tricks win points and awards (sort of). Parents are welcome to attend for the laughs or participate as judges. As always, no wagering please.
Monday, 14th – Prayer Breakfast @ 7 am
Let’s begin exam week with prayer as a priority. Contact Bart if you would like to help by bringing food or arriving a little early to set up for the students.
Wednesday, 16th – Brain Food & Caroling
Contact Bart if you would like to bring the following: trail mix, sliced fruit, peanut butter, granola, etc. before supper. $3 pizza for dinner and then we will go caroling.
Sunday, 20th – Christmas Dinner @ 6 pm (at the church)
Dress: Nice Casual
Bring a Dirty Santa gift (up to a $15 value)
Bring a Christmas Angel gift (Contact Rhonda Hardwick @ 529-8001 for more details)
Monday, 21st – Hang Out & NCAA Tourney Finale @ 10 am
All youth are invited to hang out at the church until 5:30 pm today! Bring your video game consoles, favorite games, music, snacks and $5 for pizza.
Tuesday, 22nd – End of School Celebration @ 5:30 pm (meet at the church)
We’ll head to PlayStation in Trussville from 6-9 pm
$2 for a Skate Pass and $2 for Each Game of Laser Tag
Contact Bart if you will drive and chaperon our youth for the evening.
Wednesday, 23rd – No YOUTH Activities
Sunday, 27th – No YOUTH Activities
Wednesday, 30th – No YOUTH Activities
Ski Trip Group:
Monday, 28th – Ski Trip Departs @ TBD
Thursday, 31st – Ski Trip Returns @ TBD
Each Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we’ll focus on a common phrase we hear a lot at Christmas:
“Peace on Earth and Goodwill Towards Men”
The tournament field has been whittled down to 4 players with no losses and 7 players with 1 loss each. Players are welcome to contact each other and play the next two rounds on their own using the same rules from Saturday OR they can wait until we can set a date for their next game back at the youth area.
Big props to Jake, Jared, Coby, Bradford, Bart, and Reid played great and were even better sports throughout their games!
UPCOMING GAMES (As of 3 pm, Monday, November 23, 2009)
Bracket A – Round 4 (Winners advance to Bracket A, Round 5; losers move to Bracket B, Round 5)
Ty vs. Chandler
Will H. vs. Ben H.
Bracket B - Round 2 (Winner advances to Bracket B, Round 3; loser is eliminated)
Patrick O vs. Walker M.
Bracket B – Round 3 (Winner advances to Bracket B, Round 4; loser is eliminated)
Patrick or Walker vs. Nathan H.
Peyton H. vs. Nolan T.
Bracket B – Round 4 (Winner advances to Bracket B, Round 5; loser is eliminated)
Patrick or Walker or Nathan vs. Niko P.
Peyton or Nolan vs. Ryan D.
“I’m telling you the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone who was overlooked or ignored, that was me – you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40 (The Message)
What if you had a home but no money to buy furniture? No bed to sleep in, no table where you could eat or do your homework?
We’ll hear how Chris is living for Christ as his organization has grown in 5 years from 50 furniture deliveries a year to over 500! We’ll also learn how we can help.
Covered Dish Supper @ 5:30 pm
Message from Chris immediately afterward.
We will leave the church mid-morning on Monday, December 28th for Flat Top, West Virginia where we will enjoy two days of skiing and snowboarding at WinterPlace. We will return by early evening on Thursday, December 31st. Trip is limited to 24 people and at least 15 must sign up or the trip will be canceled.
Full information is available on a flier which you can pick up in the church lobby or request via email.
Contact Bart for more details: bart@libertycrossingsumc.org or 205-951-7707 ext 306.
We will celebrate the dedication of the Prayer Trail, enjoy a beautiful fall evening and consider how we fit into God’s plan for creation.
Phone Number for Sifat is 256-396-2015
Sifat Packing List
Required:
Warm Clothes
Rain Gear
Closed-toe shoes or boots
Personal care items and any prescribed medication
Sleeping bag and pillow
Water bottle
Flashlight
Backpack or bag (required to carry all personal items into the village area)
Money for Dinner on Tuesday Night (we will eat in Oxford, AL)
Suggested:
Money for Sifat gift shop
Do not bring:
Excessive money
Valuables or jewelry
Electronic devices/games
Weather Forecast for Tuesday, November 10th:
High of 65F, Low of 57F, with heavy rain throughout the night.