Hey everyone,

I really missed you guys over the break.  I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving holiday, with lots of fun and family.  

Just a reminder, no youth group meeting this Sunday, but we will be having book study next Wednesday, and then Saturday is the D9 Event. 

What is D9?  I’m glad you asked.  We will be helping the Salvation Army pass out flyers Saturday morning (12/9) from 11 AM to 1 PM (Bring a sack lunch).  Then that evening at the Dewald Center we’ll meet at 5 PM to get ready for the event (which goes from 6-8 PM) and stay till 9 PM to help clean up.  Our primary mission in the event is to just hang out with kids, have fun with them, and be a Christian witness to them.  There will be video games, break-dancing lessons, games, prizes, food, and the whole shebang!  Please mark your calendar and let me know if you can help pass out flyers Saturday morning.  

Sunday night (12/10) will be regular youth group.

For all of you interested in doing a college visit (seniors and juniors, especially, but it’s never too early to begin thinking about schools) here is a registration form for a visit day in January to Ashland University.  I got an email about a Christian Concert (Bethany Dillon) on Jan. 26^th and the University also has this visit day planned for the same time.  AU has a really nice campus, it’s close to home, and it’s growing a lot.  Even if you know you don’t want to stick around home, consider this as an experience that will help you know more of what you’re looking for in colleges.  There is a lot to think about (campus life, Christian/State, programs, facilities, cost, quality of education, etc.)  Check it out.

http://www.exploreashland.com/openhouse.php