Tuesday, October 05, 2010

PARENT NEWSLETTER

We have been trying to get a monthly parent newsletter together for quite some time.  Well, we finally did it!  Hopefully it will have been worth the wait for you and will be another way for you to stay in the loop.

Anyway, if you've ever asked us to add you to the subscription list, then your newsletter should be in your inbox.  If not, please just send us an e-mail by clicking the link in the sidebar to the right.  Shoot us a simple request and we'll not only add you to the list, but send you a copy of the latest newsletter to your inbox.

Spread the word.

Thursday, September 09, 2010

FALL RETREAT IS A DON'T MISS EXPERIENCE


You definitely don't want to miss our fall girls and guys retreat. 

If you're looking to have 
  • a great bonding experience
  • deepen some friendships
  • connect with God and study your Bible in a very real way
  • spend the weekend way better than you could spend it at home
Then this retreat is for you!

The girls go to the beach front resort of the La Jolla Shores Hotel and spend 3 days and 2 nights bonding with the beauty of the ocean sunset as their backdrop.  $175 makes this world class experience yours. 

The guys go the desert rock front escape of the Ocotillo Wells area and spend 3 days and 2 nights bonding with the beauty of big fires and rockscapes as their backdrop.  $125 makes the chance of a lifetime possible. 

You can download the flyer with all the details here.
You can download a permission slip needed here. 

SMALL GROUPS HAVE KICKED OFF

Last night we had a great launch to some amazing small group experiences this year.

If you'd like to get in a small group and have not yet done so, you can email us at "encounter at journeycom dot org" or turn in a card on a Sunday in Encounter.  It's not too late.

SMALL GROUP SCHEDULE FOR THE FALL IS AS FOLLOWS:


SEPTEMBER
  • 15 small groups 
  • 22 small groups 
  • 29 small groups


OCTOBER
  • 6 Worship night 7-8:30pm Student Ctr. A
  • 8-10 Fall Retreat 
  • 13 small groups 
  • 20 small groups 
  • 27 small groups


NOVEMBER
  • 3 Dodgeball: 7-9pm Student Ctr. A.
  • 9   TUESDAY- CHANGE- ALL SMALL GROUPS GOING TO JOURNEY RALLY!
  • 10 NO small groups 
  • 17 small groups 
  • 24 no small groups

DECEMBER
  • 1 small groups 
  • 8 no small groups
  • 10 BLACK & WHITE BALL 
  • 15 small groups




ALL GUYS SMALL GROUPS: meet in Student Center A on campus on Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm. We provide dinner and ask that you bring $4 per week to help cover the cost.

ALL GIRLS SMALL GROUPS: meet in various locations on and off campus close to church.  For exact times and locations, contact your small group leader or e-mail us.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Lick for Literacy

Wanna help some people learn to read, enjoy the gift of literacy, and change the world.  Good news, you can do that one lick at a time by visiting The Yogurt Mill on 8158 La Mesa Boulevard, in La Mesa on August 12-14 and you'll be helping raise funds for travelingstories.org

PARENT ORIENTATION 2010/11

Last weekend we had an info meeting about student ministries after second service.

In it, we discussed 5 main things for parents of middle school and high school students:

  • Our philosophy of ministry and why we do what we do.
  • Our weekend plans for teaching.
  • Our small group structure and how to get you or your student involved.
  • Our events that are planned for this year with estimated costs so your students can be fully involved and you can budget time and money for your family.
  • Ways you can serve in our ministry.
In case you missed it, you can download the document we passed out and discussed with the above data in it here.  

Let us know if there's anything else we can do for you.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

BEACH BONDING

BEACH BONDING THIS WED NIGHT! Bonfire. Volleyball. Frisbee. Bonding. BBQ burger dinner. Smores. 3-9pm. South Mission Beach.  




Come bond with us! hit up directions here if you're not sure how to find South Mission.

Monday, August 02, 2010

PARENT 2010/11 ORIENTATION MTG THIS SUNDAY!

Sunday, August 8 from 12:30-1:15 pm in Student Center A we are having a parent/student orientation for the 2010/11 calendar year for Encounter HSM and our Riptide Middle School programs.

Regardless of if you have an incoming freshmen in high school or a seasoned veteran of our programs, you're going to love this meeting.

Here's the info you can get to help your family as you plan out your school year budget of time, money, and energy.

  • special event/retreat descriptions, dates and approx. costs for the coming year ways for you or your student to get involved in our programs.
  • offer feedback and ask questions.
  • get a better idea of what we do and why we do it.
  • find out how small groups work and what weekends will look like this year.
Hope to see you there and that this info meeting is a valuable benefit to you. Please spread the word and tell your friends with students in our programs too.