Youth News

Our annual Christmas Day Camp (Youth Babysitting) is this Saturday, December 1, from 10 AM - 2 PM. This is a service we provide to Westwood parents. Please show up at 9:30 AM if you are going to work the morning shift and at Noon if you are going to work the afternoon shift. You can receive service hours for this activity. Lunch will be provided for you. We still need adult help!

This week @ FaithStation: We will continue our discussion about what scripture says about God's heart for the hungry, poor, homeless, etc.

Springfield Gardens Christmas Party – This annual fun, fellowship, and outreach opportunity has been set for 1-4 PM on Saturday, December 8, at the apartment complex on Commerce Street. Last year folks from Westwood helped by bringing goodies such as cookies, chips, and drinks; setting up, serving, and cleaning up; translating; taking pictures; and encouraging families and friends. You can sign up to help at the welcome center in the narthex.

The Progressive Dinner and Christmas Party is set for Saturday, December 15. Meet at 4:45 PM in the Green Room. Wear your most formal dinner/dancing attire. You'll be put in groups, enjoy dinner, and then meet back at the church for the gift exchange and party. Please bring a wrapped gift (no more than $5 in cost - be creative) if you want to participate in the gift exchange. As always, we will also collect canned goods for the food pantry. Sign up deadline is Sunday, December 9.

Make sure you check out the Youth Ministry Calendar at the bottom of the blog to keep informed about upcoming events.

Random Question of the Week: What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Leave your memory in the comments for a chance to win free movie passes. Deadline is this Sunday - we will have the drawing at FaithStation!

Youth News

NO Church Family Night tonight!

NO Youth Choir practice this Sunday!

This week @ FaithStation: We will have a special roundtable discussion on the topic of Thanksgiving. Come join the discussion as we share about what we are thankful for and look at what scripture says about God's heart for the hungry, poor, homeless, etc. After FaithStation, we'll join the church in the "Hanging of the Greens", where we decorate the church for the Christmas season.

Our annual Christmas Day Camp (Youth Babysitting) is Saturday, December 1, from 10 AM - 2 PM. This is a service we provide to Westwood parents. Please sign up Sunday or sign up by emailing Stephen. If you'd like to be a part of the planning team (games, crafts, activities, etc.), please let Stephen know.

Make sure you check out the Youth Ministry Calendar at the bottom of the blog to keep informed about upcoming events.

Random Question of the Week: What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Tell your favorite memory in the comments and you will be eligible to win two movie passes at the Kingstowne Theatre. We'll have a random drawing on Sunday, December 2, from all those who comment.

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There are two fundraising walks you can participate in this weekend: the Help the Homeless Walkathon (Saturday, November 17)and the CROP Hunger Walk (Sunday, November 18).

Both raise money for great causes. See Tom Kern or Holly Schmitz if you are interested in the CROP Hunger Walk.

Don't forget: Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due this Sunday, November 18!

The church-wide Thanksgiving Dinner is Tuesday, November 20. Sign up Sunday at the Welcome Center in the narthex. Cost is $3.50.

Our annual Christmas Day Camp (Youth Babysitting) is Saturday, December 1, from 10 AM - 2 PM. This is a service we provide to Westwood parents. Please sign up Sunday or sign up by email. If you'd like to be a part of the planning team (games, crafts, activities, etc.), please let me know.

Make sure you check out the Youth Ministry Calendar at the bottom of the blog to keep informed about upcoming events.

Random Question of the Week: What does friendship mean to you?

Youth News

There will be a short meeting for all Threshold members this Sunday night after FaithStation.

There is a Service Project on Monday, November 5. Meet at the church at 10 AM and bring work gloves and rakes. We'll be done around 2 PM and we'll get lunch together around noon. ADULTS ARE NEEDED TO HELP DRIVE - PLEASE CONTACT STEPHEN!

The Youth Bowling Fellowship will take place Tuesday, November 6. Meet at the Bowl America in Burke at 11:30 AM. Pick up at Bowl America will be at 1:30 PM. Bring money for shoes ($3.40), games ($2.49 each), and lunch. There will be prizes for the best bowler and the worst bowler.

ALIVE! Middle School Conference sign up is ongoing. The conference is November 16-18. Cost is $85. A $20 deposit is due as soon as possible. There will be worship sessions, great speakers, bands, comedians, and more! Sign up deadline is Sunday, November 11! Right now, we have 8 students and adults going!

The Youth Choir is now working on the Christmas Cantata. The Cantata is Sunday, December 16, during the 11 AM service. Please come at 5 PM on Sundays if you want to be a part of the Christmas Cantata.

Make sure you check out the Youth Ministry Calendar at the bottom of the blog to keep informed about upcoming events.

Random Question of the Week: What is special about today, November 2?