Covenant Community Church Youth Ministry

Joshua Tree Retreat

Theme: “First Aid For the Soul”
Leave – Friday, May 14th @ 3:30 p.m.
Return – Sunday, May 16th @ 6:00 p.m.
Cost – $50 ( Includes 2 meals out, 5 meals in camp, transportation, Park Fees, and Journal)

This is one of the most anticipated retreats of the year!

          C3y is heading to Joshua Tree National Park for the weekend of May 14th through the 16th. During the day we will be hiking, exploring, bouldering, and those who want to will have a chance to learn how to rappel and rock climb!  Every morning and evening we will be diving deep into the word of God and seeking Him. The theme is “First Aid For The Soul” and we’ll be exploring how to recover from a wounded, broken, or damaged soul. Don’t forget to sign up!

What to Bring…
Dress for Warm Days, Cool Nights, Sweatshirt/ jacket,  hat (optional) action shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots), sleeping bag, pillow (optional), tent (optional), toiletries (no showers), Sun Block, canteen or hydration pack (optional), Bible, and Pen.  Don’t to bring a flashlight.

What not to Bring…
Ipods, Mp3 players, Video Games, or other Contraband items!

Don’t forget to sign up in the youth room or on facebook.

Facebook Sign up

Wednesday May 26th at 6pm

Bring your family, call all your friends and tell them about this delicious dinner the Philippines team is cooking for you.  Spend the evening with us as we share about the mission trip C3Y is going on, and meet the 2 missionaries will be working with. (Justin and Erin Mcdonald).  It’s going to be great!  We will have homemade sauce and fresh spaghetti noodles made by hand. The best part is, that all proceeds will go towards furthering God’s kingdom in the Philippines. I hope you can join us, it would be great to see you there.

Where: 221 N. Waverly street Orange, Ca 92866

Cost is Donation only!!!

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This Thursday, May 6th at 7 p.m. the churches in the local Orange area will bemeeting at Covenant Community Church for a prayer service. Please come and join us for this time in which we lift up our schools, city, communities, state, and government to the Lord.

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” (Nahum 1:7)

Here is a link to the CDC website which gives information on Health concerns and travel vaccinations for the Philippines. Please make sure to read this over with you parents and speak to your doctor.

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/philippines.aspx

Joshua Tree Retreat

Theme: “First Aid For the Soul”
Leave – Friday, May 14th @ 3:30 p.m.
Return – Sunday, May 16th @ 6:00 p.m.
Cost – $50 ( Includes 2 meals out, 5 meals in camp, transportation, Park Fees, and Journal)

This is one of the most anticipated retreats of the year!

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If you couldn’t make it to 3 Days and 3 Nights this year, we have posted up the journal. So that you too, can take part in the studies we did together.  Click the read more button to see our Morning and Evening Devotionals. (more…)

Thanks so much for the hard work and devotion you gave during 3 Days and 3 Nights in Orange, CA. I hope it was a growing experience for all that attended. I received this e-mail from Ken Mortensen at Forest Home and wanted to share it with you:

I want to thank you, your staff and all the youth who spent the day at Forest Home last week.  Each time I go into the former bookstore soon to be game room I am thankful for the many hands that accomplished so much.

I was in yesterday afternoon removing the last two sections of slat board on the north wall and noticed that all that you had removed was sorted and stacked in an orderly manner.  You have blessed me and Forest Home, thank you.

Ken Mortensen
Director of Projects

Forest Home Mill Creek Canyon
40,000 Valley of the Falls Dr.
Forest Falls, CA 92339
www.foresthome.org

3 Days & 3 Nights in Orange, Ca   “A Firm Foundation”

Camping in the Courtyard, Bible Studies around a fire pit, Hard work and service during the day, Memory verses at meal times, and a whole lot of fun!  That’s right, 3 Days and 3 Nights is back.  This is one of the coolest and most rewarding event we do all year.  We will be serving people in our community, working with Second Harvest Food Bank, Forest Home, helping the handicap at Ability First, and much more!  At night we’ll be going deep into the word of God and the Easter week. I hope you can join us and I promise you will grow in your faith as we love God and love others. Make sure to sign up on facebook or in the youth room.

When: March 31st @ 6pm  through  April 3rd @ 4pm
Where: Check in will be by the Youth office.
Cost:   $50

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During our last meeting we covered trip dates, cost, and expectations. This next meeting is **Mandatory** As we get closer to our trip we will begin meeting more often. Next week we will finally be going over support letters. Minors don’t forget to have the consent form notarized as soon as possible. See ya there!

Next Meeting: March 21st 11:45am

*Its always good to bring a notepad or notebook with you to write down important information.*

If you interested in joining with us this summer for our Philippines mission trip here is the information you need to know. Continue to check back for updates.

Click here for a map of where we are going!

Mission Dates: July 6th – July 23rd
Cost: $2000 per person
Team Fundraising Goal: $8,000 (For Construction Materials)

Our primary goal is to help Justin and Erin establish themselves on the Island where they will be living and ministering.  We will do this by assisting in the construction of a small home.   We will also be helping with community outreach and small jobs among the three churches on Cagrayray and San Miguel Islands.

!!Safety Issues!! Safety is the most important factor when we choose short term mission trips.  We will be staying, traveling, and working in very safe and friendly areas of the Philippines. The radical Muslims you hear about on the news are far to the south, and have not been a problem in the Bicol region.  Currently there are no travel advisories against the Philippines. For more information read Letter From Justin and Erin McDonald.  (more…)