Our new little buddy!

This is Kamohelo (Kaw-ma-hay-low). He is 8 years old and lives in Welkom, South Africa. Wednesday night, January 25, 2012 the youth group at Walnut Park Baptist Church in Muscatine, Iowa decided to take on the awesome responsibility of sponsoring Kamohelo. Kamohelo lives at the Restoring Hope Village in Welkom where he receives the necessary food, clothing, shelter, christian education, and love that every child needs. Louis and Amber O'Tool (friends of Pastor Jake and Loren) are missionaries that live and work at the village under the Restoring Hope International Ministry. Kamohelo just celebrated his birthday on the 21st of January, but also celebrated his spiritual birthday on the 8th of January. "I love Jesus! I prayed Jesus into my heart! I love Jesus! I love Jesus!" he proclaimed as he reflected on the decision that he made to trust Christ. The teens are excited to sponsor him and to communicate with him through email, letters, and even through skype! Lord willing, this will help the teens see and understand that there are people all over the world that need physical help, but even more importantly need spiritual help! Please be praying for Kamohelo and the other children in the village, as well as the missionaries that are serving the Lord there!

SNOW TUBING!!!

Snow Tubing @ SNOWSTAR!!!
February 11th from 5-9 pm. Cost: $13 - pre-paid to Daniel Novak before that night otherwise it will be $15 at the gate. If you need a ride let someone know and we can work out those details! PRAY FOR SNOW!.....and safety of course! It's going to be SNOW much fun! (Winter humor :)

Staying Cre8tive!...

This is a cre8tive double reminder....are you ready? Here are some new Claim the Name Youth Group magnets (for your fridge) that will hopefully help you remember to do your cre8tive discipleship stuff (quiet times, verses, christian services, and books) throughout the week and it's another reminder to check the BLOG frequently for the latest updates and announcements related to the youth group. Cre8tive huh? :) Seeya Wednesday!

Winter Meltdown Forms Due Tonight!

Hey everyone...this is a friendly reminder that the forms for winter meltdown are due tonight! Aaaahhh! Hope you didn't forget! If you did fill one out with your parents real quick! You can even do it before or after youth group tonight! We have 17 spots to fill and so far I have 3 registration forms. Aaahhhh! :) Seeya tonight!

Winter Meltdown Forms Due Soon!

Hey everybody! Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year's! This is a reminder that your medical forms for winter meltdown are due on the 11th of January. Money is due before we leave for the trip on February 17-19. Thanks and looking forward to seeing you this Wednesday! PRAY FOR SNOW! :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!

Another year to Love God and Live for Him! What is God going to do through you this year? Are you willing to give your life to Him? If and when you do get ready.....cuz He has some awesome things in store for 2012! Happy New Year!

Christmas Caroling Tonight!

Reminder: No Youth Group tonight, but there is Christmas Caroling starting at 6:00pm. (With food afterwards at the church) If you can make it that would be great! If not, remember no youth group on the 28th either. We will see you again on January 4th! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Ugly Sweater Party was.....ugly!

Congrats to Madeline Swailes for winning the ugly sweater contest! She was sporting a hideous pinkish reddish blueish white designed sweater with an awful maroon vest with different Christmas patches sewn on. Wow...it was great! :) We also had fun sharing white elephant gifts with each other. One of the funniest moments was when Cristian Raya opened up a brand new barbie doll! Overall it was a fun night with plenty of food and desserts! (Special thanks to the Hubbell's for bringing tons of desserts!) Just as a reminder: There is no youth group the next two weeks due to the holidays, but we will see you again next year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Don't forget...party this Wednesday night!

Hey everyone...this is just another reminder to get an UGLY sweater, bring a $5 white elephant gift, and come ready to eat this Wednesday night at our youth group Christmas Party! Or better yet...wear a sweater with a white elephant on it! Either way...we'll see ya Wednesday!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

DECEMBER 14TH - 6:30-8:00 PM -
in the Youth Room. Wear the ugliest sweater you can find! Also bring a wrapped $5 gift to exchange. Don't eat dinner that night because we will have pizza as well! It should be an fun old ugly time! Merry Christmas!