Weekly Update: January 28

Parents,

      Thanks to all of you who came out on Sunday to hear about YMT '09!! It was a great evening. If you missed it, visit the blog for the video intro and forms [Chaperone Interest Form and Deposit Form (coming soon). More information will be posted there as it comes available. Read below for more info on fundraising.

SUPER BOWL PARTY
      Bring a snack (based on last name, below) to the Jackson's and enjoy watching the big game. Go Cardinals!!

LAST NAMES:
A-F: fruit/vegetable
G-P: something salty
Q-Z: something sweet

YMT '09 FUNDRAISING || sign-ups in the Youth Room or Lobby
      Two big events are on our radar to help raise funds for YMT '09. The first is the Chili Cookoff, February 22 at 5:30 PM. Are you a chili pro? This event is for you! Make a pot and win the top prize. Or just eat a bowl and make a donation toward the YMT. Invite your friends and neighbors, and sign up to help setup, clean up or cook!
      Then March 22 will be the Silent Auction and Dinner. Do you know a business that could donate an item for the auction? We'll auction off vacation homes, dinner cooked by a professional chef in your home, sports memorabilia, and a whole lot more. But we need volunteers to solicit these donations from local businesses. If you're interested in volunteering, contact Jan Stinchfield or the GBC Office.
      And don't forget the gift card fundraiser! Visit ShopWithScrip.com and enter DD864BL119488. Their website is newly redesigned and easier to use than ever. Talk to Aaron about any questions. Orders will be placed twice a month.

restoreWEEKEND || March 6-8
sign-ups & forms are in the Youth Room and Lobby
      Middle schoolers. High schoolers. Get ready for restoreWEEKEND, our weekend in-town "retreat." This is an exciting weekend focused on small group interaction, large group worship and an exciting encounter with our Creator. Cost is $25 for the weekend and sign-ups end February 22. More details next week.

Until next week...