Merry Christmas

  Recipe for Christmas All Year Long
Take a heap of child-like wonder
That opens up our eyes
To the unexpected gifts in life—
Each day a sweet surprise.
Mix in fond appreciation
For the people whom we know;
Like festive Christmas candles,
Each one has a special glow.
Add some giggles and some laughter,
A dash of Christmas food,
(Amazing how a piece of pie
Improves our attitude!)
Stir it all with human kindness;
Wrap it up in love and peace,
Decorate with optimism, and
Our joy will never cease.
If we use this healthy recipe,
We know we will remember
To be in the Christmas spirit,
Even when it's not December.
By Joanna Fuchs   That Christmas spirit is a great reminder of the love that God showed to us through the birth of His son, Jesus.  We must keep that spirit in our hearts and share it ALL year long! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Teen Girl Conference Early Registration Deadline is Near!

Teen Girl Conference - January 18-19, 2013

Radiant Life Church, Dublin

Cost:

$25 by 12/21

$35 after 12/21
$40 after 1/11 & onsite

Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
Event begins at 8:00 p.m.
Ends Saturday at 5:00 p.m. 
HOTELS Hyatt Place 614-799-1913
$84 by 1/2 6161 Parkcenter Cr, Dublin
Courtyard 614-764-9393
$82 by 12/28 5175 Post Rd, Dublin
Hilton Garden 614-766-9900
$89 by 12/19 500 Metro Pl North, Dublin

Mention "Teen Girl Conference" when making your reservation. Or go to www.ohiotgm.com to reserve online using hotel links!

“God says I’m BEAUTIFUL, but today I don’t feel like it.”

The struggle to define true beauty is a challenge for many teen girls.  It’s easy to see how the culture defines beauty: perfect hair, perfect clothes, the perfect weight, shape, and size. But is it true?

Come enjoy a fun-filled, jam-packed weekend with the teen girls in your life and discover what makes us all truly BEAUTIFUL.

You don’t want to miss out on what God has for you and your teen girls!

Teen Challenge Wrap up

Hi everyone!

I hope you all enjoyed the evening Friday.  What a great way to kick off the Christmas season!

Special thanks to Gateway A/G for hosting the event and providing all the paper products and for keeping the coffee flowing.

Thanks to the Masters Commission pastors and students, members of New Life A/G, members of NBAG, and the staff at Gateway A/G for helping with set up.

Thanks to the TC students and staff for assisting with clean up.

Thanks to the girls from New Life for their human video.

Thanks to the worship team at VLAG

Thanks to Pastor Ken Keene for bringing us the real story of St. Nicholas.

Thanks to all of you.  This year we provided 18 gift baskets, plus 2 extra baskets that were collected and donated.  We gave 13 staff gift/gift cards this year.  There were approximately 293 in attendance at the party.

Merry Christmas and may you all find many blessings in the coming year!

Blessings!
Crystal

Chistmas Party Schedule

Here are a few reminders to make your evening run smoothly.

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

·         If you have not made your reservations for the party, please call 330-583-2071  and let me know  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

Looking forward to a festive, fun-filled evening.

Crystal