Merge Update - March 4, 2020

Email from Lori Tucker:

I hope everyone is getting excited for Merge weekend! I have outlined some information below that will be helpful for participants and parents. If you should have any questions, feel free to contact me, as I am trying to lessen the load on Josh. 

* If you haven't paid the $25 sign up fee, please do so as soon as possible.

* Merge always has a ministry that we focus on for each year.  This year, it's Crossing All Borders in Angier.  They are a Christian ministry that provides resources for needy communities all over the world.  We will be taking up an offering on Saturday at Merge and want to encourage everyone to consider bringing money for that offering. They are also looking for donations of used clothing that fits teenagers and we will be collecting donations that day, as well. 
 

* Crossing All Borders is also our Saturday mission project, and we will be serving there in the afternoon.  We are in need of a few supplies for that day including: rakes, shovels, work gloves, and fabric cutting scissors.  (Be sure to put your name on anything that you send).  

 

Items to bring:

> Sleeping bag, air mattress (not required), pillow, etc.  

> Toiletries, towel, everything you need to be clean!

> Money for lunch for 2 meals ($15-20)

> Clothes to work in Saturday afternoon - we won't get too dirty, but we will be working in a warehouse environment

> Clothes for Sunday morning - something comfortable - and students will be encouraged to wear Merge t-shirts (they will be black)

> Bible, notebook, pen

* Students are to meet here at Fairview on Friday, March 13, at 6:00pm. We will have pizza for dinner before we heading into the 7:30 Merge session. On Sunday, March 15, students will bring all of their belongings to the church and store them in the Annex building. They can pick everything up after the service.

Here are the host homes for each group:
Middle School Girls - Ron and Sherry Ferrell
Middle School Guys - Miles and Audrey Beam
High School Girls - Josh and Tracey Benfield
High School Guys - Brian and Heather Beam

We are looking forward to this event and ask that you be in prayer for the weekend. This is such an opportunity to minister the youth in our area.

Student Ministry Update - 1.7.2020

Happy New Year! 

We are excited to start a new year and a new series tomorrow in student ministry!  We are going to be studying through the book of Acts along with Pastor Matt on Sunday morning for the next few weeks.  

The new year brings with it a lot of things happening in the next few weeks.  Take some time to read through the list of upcoming events and be sure to follow up with Josh if you have any questions.  

Merge 2020 - It's time to sign up!! 

You can sign up here - https://fairviewchurch.breezechms.com/form/f9e3ad

Here are the details: March 13-15, 2020.  Cost is $25.  Sign up by March 1st.  

For more information about Merge - go to mergenc.org

January 10 - Middle School Boys Lock-in for this coming Friday, January 10th. (Apologies for the late notice)

Starts at 6:30pm.  Bring $10, a sleeping bag and air mattress (not required, but suggested).
Here's a good cheap air mattress with a built in pump if you don't already have one (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GX5T9ZZ/ref=twister_B07KY3CLTZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)

We will finish up Saturday morning at 9:00am after Men's Breakfast. 

January 12 - High School Lunch - Benfield's House 

We will have lunch at the Benfield's house immediately following morning service.  If you need directions or address, call or text Josh - (919) 650-8439.

February 2 - Super Bowl at the Furst's House - 6:00pm

One our favorite Fairview Student Ministry traditions!  Super Bowl at Jeff and Deidre Furst's house.  We are so excited that they open their home to us, and we look forward to a fun super bowl together.  We will ask you to bring a food or drink item, more information on that as we get closer.  

NYC 2020 Missions Trip

We will have a meeting for the 2020 NYC Trip coming very soon.  As a reminder, the trip is open to rising 9th graders and older.  There is a LOT of interest and limited space.  This will be a great trip!!  More information coming very soon. 

Fairview Student Ministry Update - 12.11.19

Student Ministry Update – 12.11.19

Good evening!

As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to provide a few important updates for everyone.

December 14 – Work in the Youth Room

As you know, we got the approval for money to finish the large room in the annex.  On Saturday, after men’s breakfast, Josh is going to begin the process of putting up the tables, stools, and building the wall behind the stage.  If you are interested, we will begin around 10am and will likely continue throughout the day Saturday.  You don’t need a lot of construction knowledge, just the willingness to work hard!  Call or text Josh – 919.650.8439.

December 18 – Student Ministry Christmas Party!

This year’s Christmas Party will be a little different.  Normally, we are collecting items for a ministry during our Christmas party.  But, this year, our ministry commitment for the year is the “Ogburn 8”.  We had hoped to get a sense of a bunch of small gifts like socks, toys, and other items that the kids needed before the Christmas season.  But, with the onset of sicknesses and the priority of finalizing the adoption process, we don’t yet have that information.  So, we will plan a “Christmas in January” or “Christmas in February” – whenever we are able to get that information from The Ogburns.  So, what will happen next week? 

-       We are excited that the youth band will lead us in worship

-       We will close out the Apostle’s Creed series

-       We will celebrate the Christmas season with some light snacks

NYC Missions Trip – If you are interested – here’s the interest form sign up.  This lets us know that you are interested and we will share any forthcoming information with you first!

https://fairviewchurch.breezechms.com/form/eb21ff

December 25 and January 1 – No Student Ministry Meeting!  Enjoy family time together!!!!

Here’s what’s coming up in January 2020!

12 – High School Lunch – Location TBD – if you’re interested in having this at your house, let Josh know!

Middle School Bowling Night – Date TBD

8, 15, 22, 29 – Wednesday Night Student Ministry – 6:30-8

5, 19 – Jr/Sr Life Group – Benfield Home

Fairview Student Ministry Update - 10.16.19

Fairview Student Ministry Update - 10.16.19

I have a few important announcements for tonight and this weekend.  We had an amazing time at our Fall Retreat in Myrtle Beach this past weekend!  I always pray that these events have a spiritual impact on our students well past the end of the weekend!  

Announcements:

Baby Shower and Adoption Night - tonight!!

We are excited to have a baby shower for Elliott and Sara Farrell tonight.  We would love to bless them with diapers and wipes tonight.  Bring them wrapped or unwrapped - doesn't matter! 

We are also excited to collect a gift for Kim and Aaron Ogburn's adoption fund tonight.  We have 2 matching gifts of $500.  So, when you give $1, that will turn in to $3, up to $500.  If we bring $500 tonight, that will turn into a $1500 gift for the Ogburns!!!  This will be a big help in getting them towards their goal of $80,000.  

Middle School Boys Orienteering - canceled

We are going to cancel our middle school boys orienteering event on Sunday.  We've had a busy few weeks and we also have a special leadership event Sunday night, so we don't want to overschedule everyone!

Leadership Training - Sunday, October 20 - 5:30pm

We are excited to have our quarterly leadership event this Sunday evening.  Jared C. Wilson will be teaching us what it means to be a gospel-driven church.  This event will be beneficial for leaders, parents, students - everyone!  Sign up here:

https://fairviewchurch.breezechms.com/form/1993d4 

Have a great day!  See you tonight! 

Fall Retreat Friday Updates

Today is the day!!  Here are some last-minute reminders/changes for this evening.  

1.  Be there at 3:30 today (or as close as possible) and we will plan on leaving at 4:00

2.  Bring money for 3 meals.  For Saturday dinner, we are eating at a restaurant that will cost $11 (bring exact change if possible).  This restaurant also has some arcade type games available, so if your student would like to enjoy that, bring some extra money.  The other 2 meals will be fast-food on the trip to and from Myrtle Beach.

3.  Bring a completed medical release form today when you drop off your student today (if you haven't already).  This is required for us to stay at Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat Center.  If you still haven't filled it out, I've attached it here for you.  

4.  We aim to return to Fairview at 4pm on Sunday, but we will post updates on the Fairview Student Ministry page on Facebook.  We are chartering a bus, so there's a chance that we will make better time than expected.  

Last thing - please pray for a great weekend for the whole team.  Our goal is that it's a lot of fun, great memories are created, and we enjoy being together.  But, more than anything, our prayer is for the salvation of our students who are not yet believers, and for all of us to be challenged to Love God, Love Others, and Make Disciples.  

Two other updates I wanted to share with you as I've gotten a few questions this morning.  

1. Payment - If you haven't paid yet, please bring your payment today when you drop off your child.  Please know that we've already paid Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat Center, so even if someone backs out of the trip, we are still obligated to pay for that spot.  

2.  Fishing - If you are interested in fishing, you are welcome to bring a fishing pole and tackle box.  There will be plenty of storage on the bus for these items.  But, it is important that your student keep track of their pole and tackle box while on the retreat.

Thanks!  Looking forward to a great weekend!

Fall Retreat 2019 Information

Fairview Student Ministry Fall Retreat

Important Information to know

Times:

-       Friday, October 11 – Arrive at Fairview at 3:30 (we will depart at 4pm)

-       Sunday, October 13 – Return to Fairview at 4:00pm

Questions throughout the weekend?  Here’s Josh’s contact info:

-       919.650.8439

-       josh@fairviewchurch.org

Packing List

Items you need to bring:

-        $30 -$50 – to cover 3 meals (Friday Dinner, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Lunch)

-        Linens for bed (sheets, sleeping bag, pillow, etc.)

-        Towels, washcloth

-        Bible and journal – this one is important!!! 😊

-        Clothes

-        Snacks

-        Deodorant, toiletries!!!

-        Tennis shoes, flip-flops

-        Swimsuit – modest – for questions about girls suits – contact Tracy Benfield or Deidre Furst

-        Hoodie or Light Jacket – might be cool in the evenings!

-        Any necessary medicine (needs to be separate and given to Deidre Furst or Josh)

Items you might want to bring:

-        Board games, cards, etc.

-        Football, frisbee, sports stuff

-        Fishing pole – we will have the chance to fish from the surf if students would like

Items to NOT bring:

-        Weapons, knives, etc.

-        Fireworks

-        Portable video games

What about phones?

-        I would prefer that phones not be brought

-        But, if they are brought, they should not be a distraction and should only be used for taking pictures

Friday, October 11

8:00pm – Arrive at MBCR
9:00-10:30pm – Worship Gathering 1 - break into teams, team challenges

10:30-11:15pm – Hang out time

11:15pm – In rooms

11:30pm – Lights out

Saturday, October 12

8:00am - Breakfast

8:30am – Quiet Time

9:00am – Worship Gathering 2

10:30am – Team Challenges

11:00am – Games/Hang out Time

12:00pm – Lunch

1:00pm-4:00pm – Beach/Team Challenge

5:00pm – Dinner

8:00pm – Worship Gathering 3

11:30pm – Lights out

Sunday, October 13

8:00am – Breakfast

8:30am – Pack the bus

9:00am – Worship Gathering 4

11:00am – Depart MBCR

Noon – Lunch on the road
4:00pm – Arrive at Fairview