The FCCC "JAMmers!"

(Jesus And Me!)

The Amazing Race Has Begun!!!

Our youth are going on a scavenger hunt through the Bible and read it in its entirety over six 12-week legs.  How many times have our youth wished they knew more of the Bible?  Sure, they can give a rundown of the some familiar stories; but when was the last time they looked at the Bible as a scavenger-hunt, digging and searching for new discoveries to open up their faith?  The Amazing Bible Race was created with that in mind.

Teams will work together to solve weekly challenges, encourage one another, and build community as you all “race” toward this goal.  The Amazing Bible Race is less like a sprint and more like a marathon, building knowledge, endurance, and faith with every chapter read.  Groups accrue points and at the end of the official Race the top ten point getters receive $500 toward a mission organization of their choice or towards their youth missions program.

The Amazing Bible Race is a 6-volume scavenger hunt through the Bible for youth groups.  The race has six legs through different sections of the Bible and promises excitement and new discoveries as youth live into the sacred stories.

Each leg includes a daily reader for every runner.  Runners are assigned to teams and will support one another in the daily readings and work together to complete "Weekly Challenges," "Fast Forwards," and "Hurdles."

The program includes a web component, with both administration and publicity features.  Our Youth Advisor, Patty Groetsch, will manage the race, coordinate weekly challenge turn-in, send e-mail reminders, and tally points.   Special tools will allow teams to check their standings against other youth groups, upload photos of teams "running" the race; and it allows teams to challenge another youth group for a one-on-one race.

Teams get points for daily reading, completing the Weekly Challenge, accomplishing any Fast Forwards, and jumping over any Hurdles.  Points are turned in and tallied on the website.  Race directors are encouraged to celebrate the "finish line" of each leg with a party and a recognition of the winning team.

The six legs of the race are
Leg 1—Law: Genesis—Deuteronomy
Leg 2—History: Joshua—Esther
Leg 3—Wisdom: Job—Song of Solomon
Leg 4—Prophets: Isaiah—Malachai
Leg 5—Gospel and the Early Church: Matthew—Acts
Leg 6—Letters and Prophecy: Romans—Revelation
 

Check out the race at www.amazingbiblerace.com

Summer Camp & Conference Schedule
Please note: Franklin Circle Christian Church folks typically attend the camps marked with an *, though they are welcome to attend other camps for their age group.  More details, and registration materials, will follow.

Partnership Camp is offered for those who have finished the 3– 5 grades.  This we do with our partners in the United Church of Christ and it is called Partnership Camp.  There are three such camps:
*Otter -  June 15 – 21   Held at Camp Christian
Badger - July 6 – 12  Held at Templed Hills UCC Camp
Beaver - July 20 – 26  Held at Templed Hills UCC Camp

Chi Rho Camp is for those who have finished 6th– 8th grades.  Our theme this year will be God – “Gifts and Celebrations of God’s Love.  There are currently four Chi Rho camps:
Hocking –  June 8 -14   for districts 4, 7, 10/11, 13/14
*Portaghoga –  July 6-12   for district 2, 3, & 15
Maumee –  July 13-19   for districts 1, 5, 6
Miami –  August 3-9   for districts 8, 9, 12

CYF Conference is for those who have completed the 9th– 12th grades.  Theme this year is: “The Gospel of Luke” and “Peacing the Puzzle of Me.”  There are four CYF Conferences:
*Hiram - June 22- 28  for districts 2, 3, 15
Phyo -   June 29 – July 5 for districts 4, 7, 10/11, 13/14
Lakeside July 20-26  for districts 1, 5, 6
Wilmington July 27 – August 2 for districts 8, 9, 12

*Advance Conference is for those who are Post-High School to 29 years of age.  This conference will take place August 10-17. 
*Adult Conference is for those from age 30 until they “Cross the
Jordan” and will take place at the Northwest Christian Church in Columbus June 16-20.

There are also 3 newer camps. *Adventure Camp is going on a canoe trip in Michigan and studying “Boat Stories of the Bible”. This camp designed for youth in high school or adults.  *Camp Good Hope (Bereavement Camp) is for youth K-12 that are experiencing loss. There is a *Grandparent Camp for children in grades 1 or 2 and their grandparents.  Both Camp Good Hope and Grandparent Camp are offered twice this year.
 

Youth And Their Leaders Of Franklin Circle Christian Church

Joey Bobak - President of the Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF) - first row, 1st on the right

Ronda Wenzel - Vice President CYF - back row, 2nd from the left

Chi Rho is the name given the Middle School Youth Program of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)  Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF) is the name given the High School Youth Program of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

****Check out Pastor Allen's MySpace page at: www.myspace.com/aharriscle

Current Calendar, Click HERE!

Jest Fer Fun! Click HERE!

Upcoming Youth Group Calendar For 2008

Spaghetti Dinner

Sunday, April 13, following worship!

Hosted by the JAMers Youth Group.

All monies raised will go towards helping our youth

go to camp and conference this summer!

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The Amazing Bible Race begins February 1, 2008!

April 11-12 (Friday to Saturday) Pastor's Class Retreat for youth 12 and older interested in being baptized.  Let Patty Groetsch or Pastor Allen know that you are interested!

April 13 (Sunday)  Youth Spaghetti Supper to raise money for Camp & Conference this summer!

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Pastor's Class Set For April 11-12 (Friday to Saturday... SLEEPOVER!)
A Pastor's Class for youth 12 and older will also be forming this fall.  If you or someone you know is interested in deeper discipleship, baptism, and becoming a member of the church please have them contact the church pastor as soon as possible.  This class could either be in a weekend retreat format, as offered last winter, or in a series of weekday afternoon/evening classes.  Youth must attend this class to be baptized at Franklin Circle Christian Church.

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The After School Program Has CHANGED!

It is now the Youth Enrichment Program!!!!!

CLICK HERE to find out more!
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

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Successful Youth Programs!

Sub Sandwich Sale

Raised $400 For Youth

Camps & Conferences

WOW!  We have been busy!  The JAMers (Jesus And Me) had a sleep over on February 1 where they put together all the magical ingredients for their famous Subs, which were ready for Super Bowl Sunday!

We raised over $400 for camp this summer!! 

We will also be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on April 13 at 1 p.m., following the Community Hour.  Look for more information in the April issue of The Messenger newsletter.  Please call Patty Groetch if you would like to donate to this dinner or any of our "Kids To Camp" fundraisers.

This Spring the JAMers will be participating in the "Amazing Bible Race" and attending to the spring cleaning of their new room, which they hope to move into by April.  More news to come!

OVER $100 RAISED!!!!!!

Penny War Raised Money for the Emergency Fund
 

New Study as of December 2, 2007: 

"Enough Said!  Mean What You Say And Say What You Mean.  Jesus Did."
 

Halloween Party & Fall Festival!

Saturday, October 27, 1-3 p.m.

All kids, Kindergarten to 8th Grade, are welcome!

Wear your costume!  Come for fun and games!

Crafts!  Refreshments!

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October 27-28: Youth Sleepover & Trip To Cedar Point's Halloweekend!

Youth Week In Worship

Youth Week
Oct. 28 -- Nov. 4

October 28
Call To Worship -- Amber Bessner
Invocation -- Kayleigh Raspe
Scripture -- Joe Bobak

Children's Minute -- Michelle Brown

Nov. 4
Call To Worship -- Dominique Locklear
Invocation -- Tara Bobak
Scripture -- Samantha
Children's Minute: Tori Scheeff & Patty Groetsch

Youth Group Car Wash Saturday, October 6

Saturday, October 6 ~ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

FCCC Parking Lot * Bake Sale Also

Cars: $5 -- Trucks/Vans: $7

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February 3 & 4 - Sub Sandwich Sale!

December 10 (Sunday) - Youth to "Journey To Bethlehem" at Euclid Avenue Christian Church.

December 31 (Sunday) - Youth Sunday -  Youth Group to lead our worship service AGAIN!!!

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The Twelve Days Of Christmas

Some folks have been asking for the script from the Youth Youth Sunday, December 31.

To read it Click HERE

or go to http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html

November 2006

The youth group and their sponsors had *another* overnight November 11-12, only this time they cleaned up the church sanctuary and baked cookies for the CWF USO project!

9 Youth and 5 Adults Attended the Acquire The Fire Youth Event, Christian Musicians & Speakers, at the Wolstein Convocation Center in downtown Cleveland  November 3 & 4, overnight retreat at the church!

 
***For a new York Times Article on October 6, 2006 copied below about this movement, Click HERE!***

September 2006

Youth Awareness Month!  

Sunday, September 10 -- Youth Sunday! -- "Listening To God"

     10:30 a.m. -- Youth Sunday, Michelle Brown, preaching, Youth Play "No Time To Wait"

Sunday, September 24 -- 12:15 p.m. Youth host light lunch for church

Superbowl Sunday Sub Sale - to raise money to send kids to camp Make Subs and bake cookies on Saturday, February 4 Host Coffee Hour and Pass out subs on Sunday, February 5

Go to Ohio Regional Christian Education Retreat - Saturday, February 18

Easter Egg Hunt - in conjunction with the Easter Breakfast with the Easter Bunny -  Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  40 children and youth, in addition to their parents and care givers, participated in this wonderful program!

Trip to the IX Center Amusement Park - Sunday, April 30, afternoon & evening.   For more information about The Fish Family Weekend concerts at the IX Amusement Park.

Mother's Day Plant Sale, May 6.

Help with Work Day, May 13.

Assist with Vacation Church School, July 10-14.

NOTICE: After-School Youth Program is now the YEP! (Youth Enrichment Program) with its own page!  Click On:

News!

March 2006: New After School Program Co-Director