Teen Challenge Wish Lists

The lists are in the mail and on the way to your churches.  Currently the census at Teen Challenge is lower than it has been since I have been doing this.  Some of you may have less wish lists than you requested.  It is simply because I sent them all out.  We usually get more guys in between now and the party.  As they come in I will sent the information to you if you requested more baskets.  Thanks for your help in this area.  I am still in need of donations for the gift cards for staff if any of you would like to contribute in that way let me know as soon as possible.

This year Pastor Ken Keene will be ministering with drama.  We haave the worship team from VLAG.  We are looking for girls interested in ministering in talent as well.  If you have any girls interested let me know that as well.

As you are all busily headed into the holiday season, here are a few reminders to make the evening of the party run smoothly.

·         Party is Friday, December 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Gateway A/G

·         Reservations for the party are due by December 1^st.  Please call 330-583-2071 to with the number of people from your church that will be attending the party.  Please leave a message if no one answersJ.

·         Gateway will be providing all the paper products and coffee for the event.

·         Please bring your gift baskets and dinner for your church and the gentleman you are blessing with baskets for the evening. 

·         Take 1 gift out of your basket and place it under the designated tree when you arrive at the party.  This gift is for Christmas morning.  Please make sure you label it for your gentleman.

·         Teen Challenge will take the leftovers.  Please bring disposable containers if you would like to send the left overs home with them.

·         Gateway A/G and their pastors and staff have always been gracious hosts.   Please thank them for allowing us to use their facility and all they provide for us.  Be respectful of their generosity and kindness:  if you borrow something from them please remember to return it to them.

·         Please be sure to supervise your girls and boys that attend the party. 

·         If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at 330-583-2071

I am looking forward to a great party again this year.  It is a wonderful way to start the Christmas gathering season by showing the heart of God to others as we minister to their needs.

Blessings,

Crystal

Teen Girl Conference

The conference will be held at Radiant Life Church, 7100 Post Road in Dublin, Ohio for girls in grades 6-12.

We have fun activities, amazing services and insightful breakouts planned for girls and leaders.  Author and speaker, Kinda Wilson <http://www.kindawilson.com/> , will help us discover what makes us all truly BEAUTIFUL.  Breakouts led by wonderful leaders will vary from basic topics to age specific discussion opportunities.  Our all girl worship team from OneChurch in Columbus will lead us into the presence of God. You don't want to miss out on what God has for you and your teen girls!

You can visit the Event and Forms page <http://www.ohioministry.net/586016.ihtml>  or visit www.ohiotgm.com to get forms and details for the event.  You can download a registration
form or register online - the choice is yours!  If you need assistance or have questions, please email ogm@ohioministry.net.

New Event

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Each year the Northeast Area Girls Ministries sponsors a Christmas party for Teen Challenge of Greater Cleveland.  We provide each student with a basket of Christmas gifts as well as spending an evening with them and serving them dinner.  Many churches in the area participate in this event even if they do not currently have an active Girls Ministries programs.  Church bodies, Youth Group, Royal Rangers, and Women’s Ministries have all worked to provide baskets for the men.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  This year the party will be held at Gateway Assembly of God on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Here is what we do.  For staff, this year we would like to provide them with a $50.00 Wal-mart gift card.  Each student receives a laundry basket full of gifts.  I have enclosed a list of suggested items for each basket.  The list is comprised of items that everyone can use.  The basket does not need to contain all of the items on the list.  If your church is interested in sponsoring a basket(s) you will receive a second specific list for the student(s) you sponsor in early November. This list will have the name and specific sizes for your student. Each church also provides a dinner for attendees from their church, the staff, and the students for which they provided a basket.  This year Pastor Ken Keene will be ministering as part of the service.  Worship will be led by the worship team from Victory Lane A/G, and girls will have the opportunity to minister as well.

Here is a list of items that every basket needs.  Please wrap all items and place them in a laundry basket or rubber maid tote.  Please put the name of your gentleman on the basket.  You will receive a list of items specific to your gentleman in November.  Thank you for your patience willingness to participate in this event.

Shampoo                                          Razors

Conditioner                                       Hand Cream

Shaving Cream                                 Deodorant (not antiperspirant)

Comb/Brush                                     Pens

Nail Clippers                                    Hi-Liters

Bar Soap                                          Notebook paper

Kleenex                                            Calendar

Tube Socks                                      Blanket

Dress Socks                                     Wash Clothes

Band-Aids                                         Towel        

Tie                                                     Hat

Work Gloves                                     Scarf

Dress Gloves                                     Q-tips

Chap Stick                                        Wallet

Tooth Brush                                      Boxed Christmas Cards

Tooth Paste                                       Stamps

 

If your church is interested in participating or you have any questions, please contact me at (330)583-2071 or email me at pcfaatz@embarqmail.com.