December 2008

December 6th - Angel Tree Wrapping

The youth pitched in and helped wrap gift to be given at the Angel Tree party.

December 13th - Angel Tree Party/Winter Wonder Slam

Many of the youth went to the Angel Tree Party where gifts are given to children in the name of their incarcerated(sp) parents. It was a touching service that several of the youth really moved by.
That evening we went to Winter Wonder Slam. A concert involving Toby Mac, Relient K, and Family Force 5. All are awesome musicians and huge in the Christian and even non-Christian communities.

December 20th - Scarfapolooza!

This was our version of a Christmas party. The only entry fee was that everyone had to wear a scarf to get in. Some forgot and created scarves out of toilet paper or other things. We decorated a Christmas tree with scarves, then set up the sanctuary platform with tables making a runway with a strobe. The first contest was for the most unique scarf, where the contestants would strut out on the runway showing off their scarf doing a turn on the catwalk. (It was a huge hit!) Then each youth had to write a poem to their scarf and read them for extra points, and create a skit where the scarf was the main character (funny).
Daniel Henry was our guest speaker who brought our spiritual devotional for the evening, and wrapped up the evening with a gingerbread house building contest.

December 31st - January 1st - New Years Eve Party

So, Jacqui and I decided to have this event at our apartment (not the brightest idea). We packed out our apartment with over 20 of the youth! We kicked off the night with food and snacks. Then we spend from 9pm - 8am having an Extended Edition "Lord of the Rings" marathon (11 hours of video!). However we did pause at 11:45 and brought in the New Year with worship (very cool). Needless to say, it was more chaos, and 2 verbal complaints and one filed complaint later we closed the event at 8am. It was fun.