SPRING BREAK BONDING... Just Cuz

Not going anywhere for spring break?  

Perfect.  Why don't you join us for some spring break JUST CUZ bonding

We have 6 opportunities for you.  Do one, do them all, do just a few... totally up to you.

Here's the scoop.  E-mail "encounter at journeycom.org" for sign up or just come by Encounter or the church office between this weekend and the next. 

SUNDAY, MARCH 28

• 12:30 to 3:30pm.  Student Servant Team lunch for those who serve in Encounter.  Free.

MONDAY, MARCH 29

• SEA WORLD.  
• First 40 people can go for $25.  
• Just bring $ for dinner/food in the park.
• Meet at Journey at noon.  Be back at 9:30pm after the fireworks.

TUESDAY, MARCH 30

• MEXICO MISSIONS DAY TRIP TO TECATE.
• $50.  Must have passport and permission slip packet.  Pick up packet at the office.  
• 8am to 9pm.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31

• BOWLING FOR ICE
• 4pm - 9pm.  
• Bowling in Viejas $7 for one game.  $3.50 for ea. additional game.
• Dinner at Food Court.
• $5 for an hour of Ice Skating at the Kroc center in La Mesa.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1

• MOVIE NIGHT: how to train your dragon in 3D
• Meet at Parkway Plaza Mall Theatre at 6:40pm for 7pm show.
• $15 for 3D movie
• Come early and eat dinner in the food court with us.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2.

• HOPE FOR YOU AND THE HOMELESS.
• 3:30-9PM.
• Make PB/J sandwiches.
• Go to the 5pm Good Friday service at Journey.
• Go to downtown SD to pass our meals and talk with the homeless.

OGN 2010

Hey Parents,

If you're looking for a great week to train your student how to understand, own, and live out their faith in Jesus, then look no further than the life changing week we call "OGN".

It's all about bonding, having spiritual conversations, learning how to articulate their faith, worship, and so much more. If your son or daughter chooses to get involved with this week, they will come away with a deeper understanding of what the Bible teaches and a serious chance to wrestle with what that means for their life. We have nothing in our ministry program that will challenge and inspire them more than this week.

In early April, our website with exact details will be up and running at www.ognsd.com But, in the mean time, you can save the date and start saving some money for this week with your student.

JUNE 29-JULY 5 @ Pt. Loma Nazarene college.

$445.

Sign ups, applications, and brochures will officially be available on Easter Weekend, 2010.

CHECK OUT "TO SAVE A LIFE" WITH US

THIS WED, January 27, we don't have official "small groups", but we are meeting at Parkway Plaza Regal Cinema in the Parkway Mall in El Cajon at 4:45pm to catch a flick. Our movie starts at 5:05pm and we're going to see "to save a life".

Bring some money for the film and for dinner afterwards in the food court if you wanna hang out and eat and chat about the film with us. Film is 2 hours long.

Check out the trailer here:

See you there.

WE'RE GOING TO THE SNOW!

On Friday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 21 ENCOUNTER is headed to BIG BEAR!

• Wanna snowboard or learn how?
• Wanna ski or learn how?
• Wanna play and go tubing in the snow?
• Wanna just get away and enjoy this strange thing called cold weather?
• Wanna bond with friends and chat about life and faith and Jesus?

If so, then we have space for just 40 of us on our Encounter SNOW TRIP!

WHERE?: We're spending the nights at Pine Summit Christian Camp and then our days either at Snow Summit or around Big Bear.

HOW MUCH?: Base cost is $85 which covers: all your transportation, all but 2 of your meals, and all your lodging. You can then choose what you do from there.

DOWNLOAD THE REST OF THE INFO AND THE OTHER DETAILS HERE:

• Grab the full brochure with all the details.
• Grab the ridiculous amount of waivers and permission slips and such here.

DON'T MISS THIS PARENTING SEMINAR!

Ever wondered why some students chuck the faith of their younger years and some students STICK WITH IT to build their lives around it?

If so, then we have a great seminar that will help you as a parent wrestle with the most recent research, and hear from some tried and true parents on how you can help your student's FAITH STICK.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST FROM 2 TO 7:30PM at Journey.

• Hear how our ministries at Journey are structured to help a student's faith truly stick.
• Ask your questions from a panel of people in the parenting trenches with you.
• Key Note Teacher: Ed Noble: Teaching pastor at Journey, father of 3, and veteran youth pastor of over 20 years.
• Key Note Teacher: Kara Powell: Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary, author, mother of 3, and youth ministry veteran of over 20 years.
• Learn GREAT PRINCIPLES that will apply to everyone parenting toddlers to teens
• Dinner provided.
• Childcare for birth to 5th grade is available with pre-paid registration.
• $15 for one adult.  $25 for a couple.

You can sign up by e-mailing "office at journeycom.org" or you can meet us at our booth outside of the main worship center doors any weekend between now and Jan 31st.

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT TRAINING!     INVITE A FRIEND!

BLACK AND WHITE IS COMING FAST

Don't forget to get your ticket for the Black and White.  It's like 10 days away.

If you're still not sure, Kiani and Bethany give you a few good reasons to go:

BLACK AND WHITE GOES TO ANCIENT ROME

Hear Ye, Hear Ye... you are invited to join us for a night of extravagance, laughter, friends, and food on December 11, 2009 from 6-9pm in Student Center A like you've never seen it before.

• An amazing dinner and desert.
• A fabulous and fun filled program you'll never forget.
• The mad skills of Aisea Taimani and his band.

• The laughter of Isaac Improv.

What more do you want? $20 buys you a limited spot and a real Christmas Holiday celebration that will make you wonder how you ever lived without it.

So put on your nicest threads, bring a friend if you want, and get to Encounter for a night that will remind you why your life is worth living!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW IN ENCOUNTER. BUY YOURS TODAY BEFORE THE SEATS ARE GONE.