Ozone Student Ministry

The month of July is going to pretty amazing!!! I want to write you and let you know of some things that are going on:

July 5-10 POWERPLANT, NASHVILLE, TN!!!! Pray that God will inspire us to be bold with the GOSPEL!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, July 14 at 7PM in the Ozone we will have a special event for the children from Belarus. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS AMAZING NIGHT OF MINISTRY!!!

Friday, July 16 Drive in Movie in Tiger, GA. We will meet at 6PM and return around 1AM. Bring $7 to get in, money for snacks, (or bring your own food) lawn chairs and blankets.

Wednesday, July 21 Swim Party at Johnson Hughes’ House. Swim from 7PM until 9PM. Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up at Johnson’s house. Johnson lives at 309 Sharon Dr, Greer, SC 29651. (It is where we had our fall discipleship study on the Old Testament.)

Thursday, July 29 Carowinds Trip!!!!!! We will meet at 8AM and return at 8PM. We had to move this date from August 3 due to a scheduling conflict with Day Camp. I need $20 from all youth by Wednesday, July 21. (Unless you are an upcoming 7th grader and you only pay $10) You will also need money for 2 meals.

August 2-6 Children’s Day Camp. One of your last opportunities of the summer to serve!!! If are interested in helping shape the lives of the children of our church, see Katrina Campbell to get plugged in.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call or email me at chet@fairviewgreer.net.

Chet Andrews

We are incredibly excited about Wednesday, May 19.  We are going to gather at Ozone with at least two other churches (maybe more than two) to worship.  Will Snipes, who cannot be properly explained in prose–you have to come meet him for yourself, will be teaching.  Everyone’s favorite worship band, HelloSoul, will be leading us in worship.  Bring $1 for pizza at 7 p.m. and worship will begin when everyone has finished eating.  I do not recommend missing this night of worship.  It will be a night we will all remember for a long time and can tell our grandchildren about someday.  I am not going to tell you to bring a friend, because I know you are already texting them by now to tell them about it.   Begin praying that the Holy Spirit would bless us with passionate worship and renewal.

New Testament Survey and Theology. 

I am so excited to be going book by book through the New Testament on Sunday nights at 6 :00PM.  We are meeting at Aaron Mosteller’s house (3189 North Hwy 14) and Brian and Sarah are graciously feeding us after our study.   We are going through each book of the New Testament focusing on primary information for starters and practical advice for study.  We read a lot of Scripture and it designed for those who really want to understand God’s Word better and apply it to everyday life.  

Silver Ring Thing.

The Silver Ring Thing is from 7PM- 9PM on Friday, March 5. (WE WILL LEAVE THE CHURCH AT 6:15PM FROM THE OZONE PARKING LOT).  And the cost is only $5 (for each youth and each parent if they chose to go) which I need by Wednesday, February 24. (At Marathon Church in Greenville) After the Silver Ring Thing we will grab a bite to eat so bring about $10 for a meal after the program.  We should be back around 10:30PM.

What is the Silver Ring Thing?  I am glad you asked.  The Silver Ring Thing is a 2 hour stage performance which incorporates high energy music, special effects, fast-paced video, personal testimonies, and comedy all delivered in a concert-style approach with which teenagers can respond and relate. The program also presents an evangelistic message focused on forgiveness and new beginnings with an opportunity to embrace a “second virginity.” Students who make a commitment to abstinence may purchase a silver ring as a symbol and reminder of their decision. (For only $20 purchased at the event.) After the event, students who make this commitment are followed-up by SRT staff with weekly emails that encourage and equip these students in their commitment.

PARENTS, YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THIS AS WELL.  YOU WILL HAVE YOUR OWN SEPARATE SESSION WHILE THE YOUTH ARE IN THEIR SESSSION.  DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!              

Spring Break Mission Trip.

Spring Break Mission Trip is right around the corner.  (March 31-April 3)It will be in Garden City, SC and the cost is only $25 due Wednesday, March 17. 

Centrifuge

We still have spots open for Centrifuge at Ridgecrest the week of June 14-19.  The total cost is $250 for the week but I just need a $50 deposit as soon a possible to secure your spot.  This is the best discipleship based camp anywhere. 

PowerPlant

We also have spots open for PowerPlant in Nashville, TN on July 5-10.  The total cost for this missions experience is $225 and again a $50 deposit is need ASAP.  This is an inner city missions experience that will allow us to help new church plants in Nashville reach out to those in the inner city of Nashville. 

You can’t neglect the Old Testament and still have a full picture of the revelation of God.  Don’t forget we will continue to explore the Old Testament on Sunday nights at 6PM at Johnson Hughes’ house.  (Email me for directions at chet@fairviewgreer.net).  This Sunday we are looking at Genesis through Deuteronomy.  Come ready to engage your heart and mind and see how the Old Testament brings your understanding of God and His perfect plan ALIVE!!

Parents don’t forget we have a special meeting in Ozone on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7PM.  We will discuss what our goal is as a youth ministry (To make disciples, hint, hint) and how we can be a part of the disciple making process at home in our church.  We will also discuss our camps, retreats, and mission opportunities for the rest of 2009 and for 2010.