Student Ministry - October Newsletter

Xtreme Winter Conference
December 27-29         Gatlinburg, TN
Cost: $160
Deposit: $50 (non-refundable)

Join us for our annual winter trip to Gatlinburg, TN, for Xtreme Winter Conference.  This conference is put on by Johnny Hunt.  We will enjoy the talents of Newsboys, Newsong, Sadie Robertson, Chris Tomlin, and many more.  The cost covers the conference fees, lodging, and the charter bus.  You will need money for meals and souvenirs.  You can register in the Hangar, the church office, or online at www.fbcenterprsie.info.  Spots are limited to the first 55 students who register and PAY their deposit.  A waiting list will be made once we reach that point.  Sign up now & don't miss out on this fun and inspiring weekend in the mountains.

ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED AS OF NOW.  WE HAVE STARTED A WAITING LIST.  CALL MRS. BETH IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.

WE ARE NOT HAVING PIZZA THIS WEDNESDAY DUE TO FALL BREAK.

On Wednesday night, October 11th we will not have our regular Student Worship, but we will be helping with the FBCE Children's ministry fall festival. This will be a great opportunity to get some community service hours for school. The festival will start at 5:30. Check with Catherine Sims for more information.

Halloween Costume Party
Wednesday, October 25
5:30 - 7:00 pm

Dinner will be served at 5:40 pm in the Hangar.
We are having a costume contest (Best Boy, Best Girl, Best Group). 
We are packing our OCC shoeboxes this night as well. (See Below)

PARENTS:
We are in need of help in the following areas:
SALAD: 6 parents to bring either a caesar salad or a green salad (to include the toppings & dressing) for 10-12 people.  You may drop off the salad in the church office throughout the day.
DESSERT: 10 parents to provide an assortment of desserts that will feed 8-10 people.  You may drop off the dessert in the office throughout the day.
JUDGES: 3 parents to be our judges for our costume contest.  You will judge for the Best Boy, Best Girl, and Best Group Costume.
CLEAN UP: 3 parents to help clean up during the game time and devotional time ignorer for our students to pack OCC shoeboxes.
DECORATING: 3 parents to help Beth decorate the Hangar for event.  She will be decorating on Tuesday, October 24, at 10:30 am.

KEY THINGS FOR PARENTS:
1.  If you would like to help with the event, please call Beth in the church office (334-393-5683) or email her at [email protected].
2.  We have enlisted the Women in Christ Sunday School class to provide the lasagna and the bread for the meal.
3.  The Student Ministry is providing the paper goods, tea, and water.
4.  If you help that night, you may wear a costume but it is not a requirement.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:
This year we are going to pack our OCC shoeboxes at the end of our Halloween Costume Party.
GIRLS: Please bring items for girl boxes.
BOYS: Please bering items for boy boxes.
SUGGESTIONS: crayons, pencils, soap, washcloths, small toys (NO war/army toys), notepads, stuffed animals, dolls, play dough, jump ropes, stickers, and so much more.  You can Google "OCC shoebox items" to find several links to great ideas.
GOAL: Our goal this year is to pack 50 boxes!!!