STEM ’07
Friday, July 6th
Peters Creek Baptist Church
Well, the float trip is over. While there are way too many stories to tell, and we are sure you will hear all about them, we have accomplished many things.
We have learned to row canoes, or at least who can and who can’t, we have slept in the rain, swam in 40 degree water, shot rifles and 44’s, spotted bald eagles, spotted no big game, fished, sang Shark songs, laughed, whined, relaxed, tensed up, dealt with minor injuries (thanks to those pesky knives), gone to the bathroom in new and exciting places, been up til 11:30 with plenty of daylight, played, prayed, done our devos, switched rowing partners, crammed into vehicles, taken 20+ showers in one shower in a matter of 2 hours, and had a GREAT time.
It rained almost every day, but always seemed to rain while we were on the water, or safe inside our tents. We did not have rain during any set up, dinner, or tear down time.
God provided some great men and women to serve as our guides, so we had quite an adventure, with 20 canoes and 3 rafts running down the Little Susitna River (you can look it up on google earth) from about 60 mile inland all the way to the last landing before Cook Inlet.
We are happy to be bathed! Many have commented how good it feels to be clean. And we are ready for a busy weekend of canvassing and recovery.
We have fed and bed all the teens for the night. Their tents are airing out outside the camp site. Jen, Terrie, Reilly, and Melissa did ALL the laundery and got it back to us folded and ready to go. They did an awesome job.
The teens are a little edgy, mainly due to a lack of sleep and close living quarters, but they are doing well. Tomorrow, the canvassing will wake them up and bind them together.
I found out I get to preach on Sunday, so I will be working on that tomorrow while the leaders help with the canvassing. I also get to teach the youth group on Tuesday during the churches weekly 6-9 pm youth time.
Thank you for your prayers. We miss you all!
STEM Team 07.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
STEM Trip '07 - Monday
STEM ’07
Monday, July 2nd
Hopkins International
Well, your highly mature STEMers got out of the church parking lot EARLY! After arriving at the airport in waves from 10:00-10:15, we were all through security by 10:35. Not bad for 33 passengers.
Our extreme itinerary change was revealed by Dave Leitch at the church. The 5 tickets for the Dan and Sue Friesner, Jon and Terrie Rader, and Jen Burman purchased through ORBITZ were accidently purchased (by a now very humble youth pastor) for returning ONE DAY LATER!!! Same flight numbers, same flight times, different days.Those five leaders will be staying one more day, and will be returning on Monday, July 16th!
Oh well, they will probably love the quiet after the storm, and enjoy an extra day in Alaska with out the other 26 teens and two leaders.
All the teens say ‘HI”!
Thank you to all those who helped with the transportation to the airport.
The plan for the return trip from the airport on Sunday, July 15th is as follows. We ENCOURAGE the parents to get their teens from the airport. We will be contacting the church with flight information and get them to the info desk.
If/When we are on time, we will be arriving @ 12:15pm on Sunday, so a nice little convoy from the church after the AM service will be taking place. Jerry Bilow will be driving the green van with the trailer. That will cover 15 plus luggage.
Time for me to fellowship with the teens for our 1½hr wait to board!
Your humble youth leader,
Pastor Dave
Monday, July 2nd
Dallas
We received a bit of a scare while in route to Dallas. A delay, and the possibility of a reroute stirred us up a bit, but we finally arrived only 45 minutes late. After getting to our next gate and grabbing some food, we had to wait for the plane ahead of ours at our gate to leave. All told, we left Dallas a little over an hour late.
Monday, July 2nd
In the air on the way to Alaska.
We are half way through our 6+ hour flight. Many of the young people enjoyed the in flight movie, “Meet the Robinsons” a pretty crazy, all-over-the-board Disney movie. Now the natives are restless. Many members of the team are wandering about the plane (as much as possible in a 757) and chatting with each other. The scenery out the windows has been spectacular! God’s hand in the beauty of His creation is always evident, especially when viewing the grandeur of the Rockies!
We flew over Colorado, Vail to be precise, and are continuing north and west. Our first-time flyers have received their fill of bumps and are a bit more adjusted.
The team will be going through a two-week devotional put together by Dr. Joy from BMM. Each night we will be getting together to discuss, pray, encourage, laugh, and prepare for the next.
I LOVE traveling with these teens and leaders. They are a sharp group, and so much fun.
Hopefully we can get this published soon, and maybe even some photos!
Monday, July 2nd
Hopkins International
Well, your highly mature STEMers got out of the church parking lot EARLY! After arriving at the airport in waves from 10:00-10:15, we were all through security by 10:35. Not bad for 33 passengers.
Our extreme itinerary change was revealed by Dave Leitch at the church. The 5 tickets for the Dan and Sue Friesner, Jon and Terrie Rader, and Jen Burman purchased through ORBITZ were accidently purchased (by a now very humble youth pastor) for returning ONE DAY LATER!!! Same flight numbers, same flight times, different days.Those five leaders will be staying one more day, and will be returning on Monday, July 16th!
Oh well, they will probably love the quiet after the storm, and enjoy an extra day in Alaska with out the other 26 teens and two leaders.
All the teens say ‘HI”!
Thank you to all those who helped with the transportation to the airport.
The plan for the return trip from the airport on Sunday, July 15th is as follows. We ENCOURAGE the parents to get their teens from the airport. We will be contacting the church with flight information and get them to the info desk.
If/When we are on time, we will be arriving @ 12:15pm on Sunday, so a nice little convoy from the church after the AM service will be taking place. Jerry Bilow will be driving the green van with the trailer. That will cover 15 plus luggage.
Time for me to fellowship with the teens for our 1½hr wait to board!
Your humble youth leader,
Pastor Dave
Monday, July 2nd
Dallas
We received a bit of a scare while in route to Dallas. A delay, and the possibility of a reroute stirred us up a bit, but we finally arrived only 45 minutes late. After getting to our next gate and grabbing some food, we had to wait for the plane ahead of ours at our gate to leave. All told, we left Dallas a little over an hour late.
Monday, July 2nd
In the air on the way to Alaska.
We are half way through our 6+ hour flight. Many of the young people enjoyed the in flight movie, “Meet the Robinsons” a pretty crazy, all-over-the-board Disney movie. Now the natives are restless. Many members of the team are wandering about the plane (as much as possible in a 757) and chatting with each other. The scenery out the windows has been spectacular! God’s hand in the beauty of His creation is always evident, especially when viewing the grandeur of the Rockies!
We flew over Colorado, Vail to be precise, and are continuing north and west. Our first-time flyers have received their fill of bumps and are a bit more adjusted.
The team will be going through a two-week devotional put together by Dr. Joy from BMM. Each night we will be getting together to discuss, pray, encourage, laugh, and prepare for the next.
I LOVE traveling with these teens and leaders. They are a sharp group, and so much fun.
Hopefully we can get this published soon, and maybe even some photos!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Th.A.D.
It is the start of the end of the year!
Well...
As a youth group we are going to attempt to go through the entire New Testament by the end of the year.
This will work if we do Three chapters A Day.
Thus the term Th.A.D.
This week started in Matthew chapters 1-21. Three a day.
Monday and Tuesday were Matthew 1-6. It felt a little Christmas like on Monday. And on Tuesday we had a fine trip through the Beatitudes.
KEEP UP Young People!!
Pastor Dave
-if you do your ThAD, feel free to post a comment about how much you enjoyed God's Word!
Well...
As a youth group we are going to attempt to go through the entire New Testament by the end of the year.
This will work if we do Three chapters A Day.
Thus the term Th.A.D.
This week started in Matthew chapters 1-21. Three a day.
Monday and Tuesday were Matthew 1-6. It felt a little Christmas like on Monday. And on Tuesday we had a fine trip through the Beatitudes.
KEEP UP Young People!!
Pastor Dave
-if you do your ThAD, feel free to post a comment about how much you enjoyed God's Word!
Friday, June 08, 2007
Graduation 2007
Last week (June 3rd) We were privileged to have our church hold a Sunday Morning service wrapped around our graduating class of 2007. We wanted to praise God for what he has been doing in the lives of our graduates and their families.
It was a very good service that included a slide show of the graduates. Here are the "youth group" pictures from that slide show. They have and will certainly bring back some great memories!
God has truly blessed this church and youth ministry with some outstanding young people! They have brought life and leadership to our youth ministry. They will be missed, and are always welcome to 'drop in' the youth room any time.
As these 17 graduates continue through this time of transition in their lives, we are praying they will put the Lord first place in their lives. We also hope that the love and commitment to the scriptures that this church body has will continue to flow through them as the next generation of church leaders.
Luke 24:32
It was a very good service that included a slide show of the graduates. Here are the "youth group" pictures from that slide show. They have and will certainly bring back some great memories!
God has truly blessed this church and youth ministry with some outstanding young people! They have brought life and leadership to our youth ministry. They will be missed, and are always welcome to 'drop in' the youth room any time.
As these 17 graduates continue through this time of transition in their lives, we are praying they will put the Lord first place in their lives. We also hope that the love and commitment to the scriptures that this church body has will continue to flow through them as the next generation of church leaders.
Luke 24:32
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