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Sign-up now for "FLiP"  our summer camp

For all middle school and high school students

Location: Daytona Beach

Date:  July 13-17

Cost:  $350.00

Don't miss out on the fun!!

Sign-up at SPIN, the church office or by e-mail.

$50.00 (non-refundable) deposit due at registration.  Final payments due by May 11, 2009.

'Gone Servin' March 22 "BE" Bags

Backpacks for the Homeless 

On Sunday, March 22 we have the opportunity to practice our "BE" Attitudes as we  gather to stuff bags with items to distribute to the homeless in our area.   Start collecting items now such as  bottles of water, individually wrapped snacks and breakfast foods,  soap, socks, toothpaste, combs, brushes, you get the picture...  On Sunday morning we will meet at a designated spot and distribute these items to the homeless.  I am looking for someone to donate 100 lightweight backpacks (as shown).  If you can help with this item or have connections with someone who might help with this item let me know.

Ways to help:  

-Encourage others to help

-Collect items - ask folks if they would like to help with item donations by contacting the church or me.

-We will need bags:   I thought lightweight back packs would be nice to place the items in (would also reduce litter)

-Help stuff bags on Saturday

-Help distribute bags on Sunday 

Let's head back to Daytona... camp sign up begins January 18

SPIN Camp

July 13 - 17

Daytona Beach, Florida

STUDENT LIFE 09

FLiP

Sign up begins January 18

See Steve Russell at the SPIN sign-in station

$350.00 per camper

Cost includes camp, room, t-shirt, material and transportation. 

Food is not included in the cost.  

Two are better than one...

I find it so easy to fall into the habit of spending time with God "later".  School activities, projects, family, homework, sports, hanging out with friends, work, video games, movies, texting, Facebook, blogs... so much to do.  None of these are bad choices... I just find myself placing many of these things first when it comes to how I will spend my time... and placing my time with God aside. How about you? Do you have a time each day that you read His word,  do you talk with Him?  Are you looking around to see where He is already at work and joining Him? 

You know Tim is so right when he says " we are not meant to do this alone".  Scripture tells us "two are better than one..." so I want to ask you to join me in reading the entire bible this year. We can encourage each other throughout the year. Dig deeper and find out what He has in store for our lives - what an adventure!  So beginning today, January 1, 2009 I will post each month's reading and if you would like,  you may join in.  If you fall behind pick up on the next day - its okay!!!  I also want to encourage you to write down your prayers and thoughts this year.  It is awesome to look back and see how God worked in your life.  

If you choose to join in on this journey see me on Sunday or e-mail me at dwhipple@bridgepointonline.org I  have a journal for you. It will not be easy and yes we may fail at times but that is why God wants us to journey together so we can pick each other up and continue the journey.  

Read the following scripture... then ask yourself if you would like to join in on this adventure with us. 

Serving Him,

Donna

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

9 Two are better than one, because they a have a good return for their work:  10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up.  But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.  But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

God wants us to journey together and we need each other on this adventure. 

Coming soon...

"So the last will be first, and the first will be last." Matthew 20:16

SPIN Christmas Party

Please join us for the SPIN Christmas Party this Friday night, December 5 from 8:00 to 10:30 pm at the Whipple's home. Please bring a silly gift for our White Elephant exchange. We also ask that you bring an unwrapped toy for an underpriviledged child. These toys will be donated to the TOY RUN that will take place on December 7 and distributed to children here in St Pete. See ya there!

Operation Christmas Child Gift Ideas

TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

DO NOT INCLUDE:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

SHOE BOX LABELS
Click on the link below for printable artwork of the labels and a donation form. If you are not using our online EZGIVE option, fill out the form and include it in your box with your donation to receive a tax receipt. (Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.)

LABELS
Click to download.