May 2008 Schedule

Thursday Night Schedule

Large Group @ the Stonehouse, Thursday, May 1 and May 15, 7:00–9:00 pm
May 1st will be a night of worship! Band 1 will be starting the evening off with worship and then we will all spend the rest of the evening in prayer and worship!

May 15th band 2 will be leading worship with mel, we’ll be talking about our summer plans and ministry opportunities and beginning our next teaching series.
Location Information – The Stonehouse IN CASCADES
20670 Fernbank Court, Potomac Falls, 20165

Neighborhood Groups, Thursday, May eighth and 22, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
These are special focus groups so you’ll need some help navigating – contact janisrael@crosscurrent.org to get plugged in.


Imago Dei
What? High School Discipleship
When? Sunday, May 4th, from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
(lunch will be provided at 1:15 and the study will begin at 2:00)
What to bring? Your Bible and your journal.
Where? Israel’s home – 20934 Cherokee Terrace, Potomac Falls, 20165
C: 703 863-9845

Replica - Youth Creative World
Replica meets the 6th and 20th of this month. This is for students with web skills, Powerpoint, artists, drama, dance, writing, musical talent and just about any skill you have. If you want to use your talents to honor God – join us! This will all take place at the church offices from 7:00 – 9:00pm (2 Pidgeon Hill Dr., Ste. 240, Sterling, VA 20165)


Worship Band Practice Dates
Questions – contact Jan
Band 1
- Lead worship at Stonehouse May 1
- Practice on May 27 and June 3

Band 2
- Practice on May 6 and 13th
- Lead worship at Stonehouse May 15


Middle School Retreat
What? Camp 56 – Image Middle School Retreat, May 16-17.
This retreat is for middle school students AND rising 6th graders that will be joining Image youth ministries this fall. This will be a blast! We’re sleeping in teepees… we’re playing paintball, everyone will have a buddy to help get acquainted, we have team building activities, a scavenger hunt, awesome teaching and worship times. Come meet new friends and help the newbies learn what we’re all about.

We need all middle school students to be there and bring your friends
Cost is $45.00.


Parents News…
Parent/Adult Prayer Group – Monday, May 5 and 19th at the Norberg’s

Parent Potluck – May 23rd. We’ll be welcoming parents of the “rising 6th graders” – so please try to be there as well. Details to follow via email.


WATCH OUT!
Reflections – our NOVA college student group will only meet 3rd Friday this month from 4:45 – 6:00 pm at Friendly’s in Sterling. This is for students, ages 16-21 that are currently attending college. Watch for changes in schedule and activity next month. Plans are in the works and taking shape. It's going to be a great summer!

Adult and Student Leader Meeting at Eagle Ridge, Sunday, May18th at 9:00am

*** For more details on any item email youth@crosscurrent.org

Image XCYouth Ministries Purposes FAQ

Objective:
To equip students to be passionate followers of Jesus that boldly lead the way to the Kingdom of God.

FAQ:

1. What does your ministry look like?
This ministry is comprised of students from all parts of the globe that reside in the Northern Virginia are. They have a wide variety of interests and backgrounds. They are a mighty force in the neighborhoods, middle schools, high schools and college campus' - demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus throughout their community.


2. What do you do?

• Large group meetings - Stonehouse
• Mentor/accountability relationships
• Community/neighborhood/school/common interest based evangelism/outreach events
• Neighborhood Groups (Friendship Evangelism)
• Equipping/Training
• Creative World

3. What will the lives of people who encounter your ministry look like as a result?
They will be passionate followers of Jesus and this is what that looks like:

• Students who know how to pray and hear from God.
• Students that know how to touch the heart of God through their worship, praise and acknowledgement of who God is.
• They are a radical group of students that have encountered God firsthand - for themselves - and are on a journey of learning who He is and His incredible attributes.
• They are students that feel the heart of God for the lost and hurting students all around them in their community and across the globe.
• They are students that are equipped with armor to fight the enemy, to come to the spiritual defense of hurting people.
• They are students that are learning to use the power that is theirs through the work of the Holy Spirit.
• They know how to impact their community for the Kingdom.
• These students are learning to be world-changers and they are beginning to move forward.

4. What kind of students will you reach?

• Students that are seeking purpose and direction in their lives.
• Hurting/damaged students that live with the scars of spiritual, physical and emotional abuse.
• Students that desperately need to be set free from sin.
• Students freed from the burdens and hurts of life by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Healthy, wholesome students from strong homes that need an understanding of Jesus' role and importance in their lives.
• Christian students that understand and value the work of Jesus on the Cross and the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
• Students that have committed themelves to leading other students into a lifetime commitment to Jesus.

2008 Calendar

May 16 & 17

Middle School Retreat - Camp 56 - Rising 6th Grader Orientation Retreat

River Valley Ranch, MD

Participants: 5-8 graders

Sponsors: IMAGE Youth and FLIPT Children's Ministries

June 22-27

BYFYC (Burrito Brothers Flying Youth Camp)

West Virginia

Participants: 6-12 graders

June 29-July 5
Monterrey, Mexico Mission Trip
Participants: High School Seniors

July 13-19

Crazy Activity Week

We do something new every day.

There will be more information about this closer to the date.

Participants: everyone!

August 15-24

Russia Missions Trip

Participants: 16 and up or over 12 with a parent

September 16-18

HS/College/Adult Encounter Retreat

River Valley Ranch, MD

Participants: 9th grade and up

October

Leader Retreat

TBD

November 14-16

FYER (Fall Youth Evangelism Retreat)

River Valley Ranch, MD

Participants: 6-12 graders

April 2008 Schedule

Thursday Night Schedule
Large Group @ the Dulles SportsPlex, Thursday, April 3rd, 7:00–9:00 pm
(if you want to come at 6:00 – we can start some early games)
A night of dodgeball, board games and just hangin’ out with friends – new and old.
Location Information –
21610 Atlantic Blvd, Sterling, VA 20166
Phone: 703 430-9966

Large Group @ the Stonehouse, Thursday, April 17th, 7:00–9:00 pm
Our new worship Bands will be playing and the creative team will be in action. Be there FOR SOME GOOD DISCUSSION AND STUDY.
Location Information – The Stonehouse IN CASCADES
20670 Fernbank Court, Potomac Falls, 20165

Neighborhood Groups, Thursday, April 10th & 24th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
These are special focus groups so you’ll need some help navigating – contact janisrael@crosscurrent.org to get plugged in.


Imago Dei
What? High School Discipleship
When? Sunday, April 6th, from 1:30pm – 5:00pm
What to bring? Your Bible, your journal and a packed lunch.
Where? Algonkian Park – shelter #2 – if it rains we’ll be at the Israel’s home.


Replica - Youth Creative World
Replica meets the 1st and 15th of this month. This is for students with web skills, Powerpoint, artists, drama, dance, writing, musical talent and just about any skill you have. If you want to use your talents to honor God – join us! This will all take place at the church offices from 7:00 – 9:00pm (2 Pidgeon Hill Dr., Ste. 240, Sterling, VA 20165)
Band practice dates this month… Questions – contact Jan
· Band 1 – practice on April 1, 22 and 29
Band 2 – practice on April 8 and 15


Middle School TAWG
What? This a time for middle school students to get together and learn how to spend time with Jesus.
When? Sunday, April 13th, 1:30 – 4:00 pm / Bring a packed lunch and beverage
Where? Algonkian Park, Shelter #2
Questions call Jan 703 863-9845
And oh yeah – BRING FRIENDS!


Parent News…
Parent/Adult Prayer Group – Monday, April 7th and 21st at the Norberg’s
Parent Potluck – We’ll be welcoming parents of the “rising 6th graders” – so please try to be there as well. Details to follow via email.


WATCH OUT!
Next Month... May 16-17 - Middle School Retreat to get acquainted with the 5th graders that will be joining us in the fall. Great times. Pick up handout - registration due 4/27.

Reflections – our NOVA college student group meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 4:45 – 6:00 pm at Friendly’s in Sterling. This is for students, ages 16-21 that are currently attending college.

Adult and Student Leader Meeting at Eagle Ridge, Sunday, April 20th at 9:00am

Parent/Adult Prayer Support Group

For all adults that are involved in impacting the lives of students...

One of our youth leaders, Kerry Norberg, and her husband, Scott, are starting up an adult prayer group. There are many times when we’re raising our students or we hear about the hurts of others students and we can become overwhelmed. It’s times – exactly like that – when we would benefit if others would come along side us and pray with us for these students and for help in understanding our roles during these times. That’s what this group is about. Kerry will be using the book, For Parents Only, by Lisa A Rice and Shaunti Felbhahn. (books will be available at Kerry’s home if you’d like to buy one). This group is open to all adults – so be sure to mention it to your friends and families just so they know we’re available for support.

Please read the information below for details and you can grab a small group card on Sunday.


Adult Prayer Support Group

Calling adults that have children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren or other students that you’d like to surround in prayer. This small group will focus on prayer for these students and the adults in their lives. We will meet every other Monday night from 7:00 – 8:00pm and bring these needs before the Lord for His guidance and intervention. Bring your Bible and your prayers, the rest the Lord will provide.

Starting: Monday March 10th
Where: Scott and Kerry Norberg’s home
23063 Meriweather Court
Brambleton, VA 20148
703-542-7237


March schedule - Mondays, March 10 and 24th, 7-9pm.

Directions to Stonehouse

From Route 7 take Cascades North Exit

Once on Cascades, proceed through first light (Palisades) to the third road on the left (about 1/2 mile).

This road is Cutwater. Turn left onto Cutwater.

Immediately to your right is Fernbank.

Turn right onto Fernbank and you are in the Stonehouse parking lot.

See ya'

Adult Leader Contact Information

Ok, just in case you need to get in touch with us during the week, or your parents or friends have questions... here is our contact information:

Your Adult Youth Leadership Team:
Youth Ministries Director: Jan Israel
janisrael@crosscurrent.org, C: 703 863-9845 W: 703 443-5414 H: 703 404-5599

Adult Leader Team:
Pete Borsellino, geezusrulz@yahoo.com, C: 703 303-0477
Melanie Moore, melliemoe71@aol.com, C: 571 259-7396
Dave Clawson, dsclawson@hotmail.com, H: 703 729-0644
Kerry Norberg, kbnorberg@gmail.com H: 703 361-1550
Mike Israel, isr1977@aol.com, H: 703 404-5599 C: 703 863-6863
Jenny Nicotra, nicotrafamily@yahoo.com, C: 703 999-6727

General Questions? youth@crosscurrent.org or call Jan at the office 703 433-5414