FYERetreat 2008

FYERetreat 2008

What’s this?
Our Fall Youth Evangelism Retreat

Featuring a great assortment of…
teaching, high ropes and low ropes, breakout discussion groups, music, team building, learning about who God is and His role in our lives, zipline, worship, skate park, good food, friends and awesome memories!

This is the perfect event to invite friends from all backgrounds. There is something for everyone and this is a great opportunity to mix with other incredible students and adult youth leaders.

We’re committed to creating an environment of fun and friendship as well as an environment that encourages searching out spiritual truths for all levels of interest.


When? Friday, November 14th through Sunday, November 16th. (We will be leaving the church office at 5:30pm on Friday and returning on Sunday around 3:30pm. Rides will be arranged.

Where? River Valley Ranch, Manchester, Maryland www.rivervalleyranch.com

How Much? $130 (this covers everything except paintball and zipline - see registration form for cost)

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 703 863-9845

October 2008 Schedule

Thursday Night Schedule
Large Group @ the Stonehouse, Thursday, October 2 and 16 , 7:00–9:00 pm
Location Information – The Stonehouse IN CASCADES
20670 Fernbank Court, Potomac Falls, 20165

Neighborhood Group focus, Thursday, October 9 and 23rd, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Ladies - Thursday, October 23rd we are having a jewelry party where we can purchase jewelry made by women and girls that have been freed of slavery and prostitution in Thailand. Come hear their story and help support these women and girls.
Find an neighborhood group and jump in. we have groups from sterling to leesburg – for info contact [email protected].

5th Thursday Event!
Claude moore night, Thursday, October 30, 6:00 – 9:00pm we’re at claude moore for dodgeball, games and lots of fun!



Imago Dei
What? High School Discipleship Topic? Sex. Dating. Series
When? Sunday, October 5 & 19, 1:00 – 4:00pm
(lunch will be provided at 1:00 and the study begins at 1:45)
What to bring? Your Bible, your journal, and a willingness to learn and share
Where? Israel’s home – 20934 Cherokee Terrace, Potomac Falls, 20165
C: 703 863-9845



Can you say LOCKOUT?
How about an all-nighter… with crazy games, prizes, and activities both inside and outside…YEP – ALL NIGHT LONG! This is the perfect event to invite your friends to.
When? Starting 9:00pm on Friday, October 10 and ending at 6:00am on Saturday, October 11
Cost? $35.00
AND YES – WE NEED YOUR PARENTS TO CHAPERONE AND DRIVE! HEY – WE’LL EVEN GIVE THEM FREE COFFEE!



Eikon (Greek word meaning an image, figure or likeness)
This is a drama group that is currently focusing on human videos. This group meets Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30pm at the church office. If you have the time and are ready to make the commitment – join us at the church office. Contact [email protected] – attention Anna or Catie



Replica - Youth Creative World
Replica meets the 7th and 21st of this month. We’re working on the total design of Stonehouse nights and much more. We need everyone… students with web skills, Word, 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
Band 1 / Practice on October 28 and November 4
Lead worship at Stonehouse on October 2 and November 6

Band 2 / Practice on October 7 and October 14
Lead worship at Stonehouse on October 16



TAWG/Fudge, Sunday, October 26th.
What? Middle School Discipleship and friend-time
What time? 1:00 – 4:00pm
Where? Algonkian Park – meet by picnic shelter #3
What to bring? A bagged lunch and beverage, your bible and clothes to get dirty



Student/Adult/Leader Prayer
When: Saturday, October 25th from 7:00 – 9:00pm
Why? Because we have lots going on and we need to be in prayer for the upcoming events.
Location: Norberg's home



Leader News…
Our next leader (student and adult) meeting will be Sunday, October 19th at Eagle Ridge from 9:00-10:00am.

Parent News…
Parent/Adult Prayer Group – Monday, October 6 at 7:00pm at the Norberg’s



WATCH OUT! (mark your calendars!)
FYER (Fall Youth Evangelism Retreat) – Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16th

Christmas Party – Friday, December 12th

September 2008 Schedule

Thursday Night Schedule
Large Group @ the Stonehouse, Thursday, September 4 and 18 , 7:00–9:00 pm
September teaching topic: Relationships… all kinds!

September 4th – Welcome to our new 6th graders! Come get acquainted with our newbies and hear about what’s happening in neighborhood groups this fall. Mel and band 1 will be leading worship and Replica has some goodies for us too!

September 18 – Mel and band 2 will be leading worship and we’ll finish our relationship series.

Location Information – The Stonehouse IN CASCADES
20670 Fernbank Court, Potomac Falls, 20165

Neighborhood Group - Thursday, September 11 and 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Find an neighborhood group and jump in. We have groups from Sterling to Leesburg – for info contact [email protected].



Imago Dei
What? High School Discipleship
Topic? Sex. Dating. Series by Michael & Hayley DiMarco
When? Sunday, September 7 & 21, 1:00 – 4:00pm
(lunch will be provided at 1:00 and the study begins at 1:45)
What to bring? Your Bible, your journal, and a willingness to learn and share
Where? Israel’s home – 20934 Cherokee Terrace, Potomac Falls, 20165
C: 703 863-9845


Eikon (Greek word meaning an image, figure or likeness)
This is a drama group that is currently focusing on human videos. This group meets Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30pm at the church office. If you have the time and are ready to make the commitment – join us at the church office.
Contact [email protected] – attention Anna or Catie


Replica - Youth Creative World
Replica meets the 2nd and 16th 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
Band 1 / Practice on September 2, 23, 30
Lead worship at Stonehouse on September 4

Band 2 / Practice on September 9 and 16
Lead worship at Stonehouse on September 18


Middle School TAWG/Fudge – none this month due to total church Mission Fair on September 14th.


High School / College / Adult Encounter Retreat
When: Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
What is it? This retreat teaches us how to live a life in Christ that is free from all the junk, baggage, history or hang-ups we hold on to. Come with your neighborhood group or on your own.
Cost: $70 for students (scholarships are available as needed)



Leader News…
Our next leader (student and adult) meeting will be Sunday, September 21st at Eagle Ridge from 9:00-10:00am.

Parent News…
Parent/Adult Prayer Group – Monday, September 8 and 22 at 7:00pm at the Norberg’s


WATCH OUT! (mark your calendars!)
All Night Back to School Lock Out! – Friday, October 10th to Saturday, October 11th.

Fall Youth Evangelism Retreat – Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16th

Christmas Party – Friday, December 12th

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 24-25

Leader Retreat

TBD

November 14-16

FYER (Fall Youth Evangelism Retreat)

River Valley Ranch, MD

Participants: 6-12 graders

December 12
Christmas Party

Parent/Adult Prayer Support Group

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

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.

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


Schedule
September 8 and 22
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1 and 15

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
[email protected], C: 703 863-9845 W: 703 443-5414 H: 703 404-5599

Adult Leader Team:
Pete Borsellino, [email protected], C: 703 303-0477
Melanie Moore, [email protected], C: 571 259-7396
Dave Clawson, [email protected], H: 703 729-0644
Kerry Norberg, [email protected] H: 703 361-1550
Mike Israel, [email protected], H: 703 404-5599 C: 703 863-6863
Jenny Nicotra, [email protected], C: 703 999-6727
Christine Moses, [email protected], C: 571 236-0275

General Questions? [email protected] or call Jan's cell number (above)