FBC Meridian Youth Family

Lately...

2011-01-27T12:25:00.000-08:00

We've done waayyy to much to try and update you on EVERYTHING, so here's a few collages of some stuff that we've done lately! Enjoy!!

Touched by an Angel

2010-03-31T09:42:00.000-07:00

We had a fabulous time in Tupelo this past weekend at Touched By An Angel Ministries Camp (TBAAM). How wonderful it is to know that there are people right in our very own backyard that need our help just as much as the people in different countries.

TBAAM is a camp for people with special needs. We had campers from 8 to 19 years old. Some with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, to campers that had broken bodies but perfect minds. We entered the weekend with lots of nerves, but came home with new friendships, a new outlook on life and a better understanding and appreciation for people that have special needs.

I hope that you enjoy these few pictures and hilarious videos of our time at TBAAM.
Quite possibly our favorite part of the whole weekend was getting to witness two of the campers, Amanda Claire and Ben, get ready for the Tupelo High School Prom. Don't they look great??
While they were at their prom, TBAAM had their own little dance. Drew was talked into dressing up and entertaining for a few minutes. Take a look!

AND LOOK AT HIS FAB HOUSE SLIPPERS!!!!

And below is Casey and Caroline cutting a rug right before the dance started.

They're precious!!

Thanks so much, Brian and staff, for helping us have an incredible weekend. We'll be back soon!

XTREME...

2010-02-22T13:12:00.000-08:00

We had a FABULOUS time at XTREME Winter in Gatlinburg over New Year's Eve. Ringing in the new year with Casting Crowns, Johnny Hunt, Tony Nolan, Newsong, Matt Pitt, FlyLeaf, Brandon Heath, Ergun Caner... the list goes on and on!! WE HAD SOOOOO MUCH FUN!!

Sleepy Heads...

Heggie Fudge

2010-02-22T13:09:00.000-08:00

Thank you SO much to all of you that ordered Fudge from the Youth Fundraiser!! We had an OVERWHELMING response. If you didn't catch us this time, be sure and look next November when we sell again!!

Ring Those Bells!!

2010-02-22T13:06:00.000-08:00

The Youth Handbells played before the Adult Choir program...

Great job, guys and girls!!

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

2010-02-22T12:50:00.000-08:00

Season's Greetings from the Youth Family of First Baptist Church...

We made popcorn garland, paper chains and painted our very own pottery ornaments!!

Wesley House Fall Fest

2010-02-22T12:32:00.000-08:00

Some of the youth were able to help with a community fall festival for the Wesley House. We had the best time playing with all of the kids, managing games, giving prizes, etc.

Halloween Happenin'

2010-02-22T12:11:00.000-08:00

Our Youth Family had it's Halloween Happenin' at the barn in Chunky back in October. The youth were asked to dress up in an "animated character" costume. We had everything from Woody from Toy Story, Supergirls, Wilma from the Flintstones, Popeye and Olive Oil, Pooh and Piglet, Shaggy, Strawberry Shortcake, etc. The costumes were super cute!!

Piglet

Thing 1 and The Evil Queen

Shaggy

Bugs Bunny & Alice in Wonderland

Fields of Faith

2009-10-15T07:32:00.000-07:00

Last night, our youth family went to Fields of Faith at Lamar school. One of our senior boys, Taylor, was speaking and we wanted to support him. It was a great night of listening to a representative from each county school tell their story and how God continues to work in their lives.

Girls Lovin' Life

2009-10-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

The Youth girls went to Ridgeland a few weeks ago to Easely Amused. This place was SOOOO CUTE! Anyone can paint with all of the one-on-one instruction going on and our girls had so much fun!! Here are a few pictures...

M-Night

2009-10-14T19:06:00.000-07:00

Our youth participated in another missions night a few weeks ago. At the end of October, a few members of our church and people of the community are partnering with The Wesley House to provide a fall festival for the under priviledged children that live in the neighborhood. Our youth will host a face painting booth but in order to help prepare for the fall fest, we made candy bags for prizes at a few of the games!

**If you'd like to help, we are now accepting 2 liter drinks for a coke toss that night and would gladly accept your donation!!

Sunday Night Fellowship

2009-10-05T18:39:00.001-07:00

Thank you so much to Mike, Paulette & Alana Jones for opening your home to our youth family for a Sunday Night Fellowship!! We had a blast eating good food, celebrating the September birthdays and playing football in the dark!!

See You at the Pole

2009-10-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

On September 23rd, youth from all over the community joined together around their schools flagpole in prayer.

That same night, Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church opened up their sanctuary to all Lauderdale County youth for a Saw You At The Pole Rally. The rally was totally student led from reading and interpreting scriptures to leading in praise and worship.

Just a little look...

2009-10-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

...into Wednesday Worship!

M-Night

2009-08-26T19:40:00.000-07:00

Tonight, the youth family embarked on our very first Mission Night (M-Night) journey. We found ourselves at the Wesley House Community Center sorting school uniforms, organizing by colors and sizes, and cleaning up around their playground. We served Jesus with happy hearts!

Coming Up

2009-07-27T11:43:00.000-07:00

Tonight - Girl's Bible Study Outing and Pool Part at Woodview
Tomorrow - Guy's Bible Study and Last Night for Cabbage Ball @ Northeast Park 6:00
Soon - Back to School Retreat at Twin Lakes SIGN UP NOW!!!

We didn't leave Jesus in Sunday School when we went on Choir Tour!

2009-07-20T07:25:00.000-07:00

Guys Bible Study

2009-07-20T06:13:00.000-07:00

The Guy's Tuesday Night Bible Study will meet at the Snowden's this week. We're cooking burgers so don't miss it.

The address is:
1513 57th Court
Meridian, MS 39305

Okatoma Pics

2009-07-02T09:30:00.001-07:00

The "water proof" camera took a beating on the river. Here are the salvaged pictures.

Pizza By the Pool

2009-06-29T12:45:00.001-07:00

The Guys and Girls Tuesday Bible Studies will both meet at the William's house on July 7th. We'll eat some pizza, split off for our weekly bible studies, and then get back together to swim. If you need a ride from the church tell Matt or Meredith. See you there!

School Supplies for the LBA Crisis Center

2009-06-29T09:57:00.001-07:00

We are collecting school supplies for the Lauderdale Baptist Association Crisis Center. They will be given to kids in need for the upcoming school year. The kid's need:

Wide-ruled notebook paper

# 2 Pencils

Crayola Crayons

Blunt and Sharp pointed scissors

Glue

Spiral Notebooks

Folders (with brads and pockets)

Ink Pens ( Red, Blue and Black)

Markers

Highlighters

Great job!

2009-06-24T06:15:00.001-07:00

Y'all did a great job with the Walking outreach yesterday. Keep up the good work!!!

Guy's Trip to Okatoma

2009-06-22T05:11:00.001-07:00

Guy's Trip to the Okatoma

Thursday

We leave the church at 8:00 and will return in the early evening. Wear shoes that can get in the river (no flip flops) and don't bring anything that can't get wet. You need 10.00, a sack lunch and some fast food money. It's will be a great day!

CHECK OUT THE CHURCH PAGE FOR WED. NIGHT INFO http://www.fbcmeridian.org/

What's on the upcoming student ministry menu?

2009-06-11T13:43:00.000-07:00

FUGE (14-20)

FGO (Girls) to Birmingham (22)

Fundraiser (24)

FUGE Report

Afterburn

GTO (Guys) to Okatoma River (25)

Lunch Bunch and Summer Bible Studies Begin

2009-06-01T15:24:00.000-07:00

Lunch Bunch

Tuesday

Raising Cane's

Meet at the restaurant at 12:00 - if you need a ride, be at FBC by 11:45

Girl's Bible Study

Led by Meredith Snowden

Tuesday

(after lunch bunch until 2:00)

Crooks Suite at FBC

We will have desert and study God's Word.

Guy's Bible Study

Led by Matt Snowden

6:00

Christopher Bullock's House, 5017 Country Club Drive

We'll go over to Poplar Springs after the bible study to play a little cabbage ball. We will be done with the bible study by 6:45 and cabbage ball by 8:00.

Wednesday Gathering and Afterburn

2009-05-18T12:10:00.001-07:00

We have our first summer Gathering this Wednesday night @ 6:30. Come and support Day 7 as they lead in worship. Abby, Ben, and Matt will be commissioned for a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Neil and Amanda Henry will also be part of that team. Neil is the chairperson of the Associate Pastor for Students search committee. You need to be part of praying for these people.

Afterburn will follow the service. We'll meet in the gym, eat some ice cream and play pirate dodgeball. Make your plans to be there!

...down by the school yard

2009-05-12T09:07:00.000-07:00

Intro. to Cabbage Ball: It'll be a piece of cake.

2009-05-11T10:55:00.001-07:00

We're getting together tonight to toss around and hit the 16inch Chicago softball. Poplar Springs School @5:30 See your there.

I Am Second

2009-05-07T07:17:00.001-07:00

Check out some of these, "I am second" stories. Great stuff! http://iamsecond.com/

Kerygma

2009-05-06T08:45:00.000-07:00

Don't miss Fuel tonight. Day 7 will lead in worship and Matt will talk about the most important thing in the history of the world.

The Last Basketball Game,

2009-05-04T07:20:00.000-07:00

The last b-ball game of the year is tonight, Highland BC @ 7:00. Get ready for some sandlot cabbage ball to follow basketball!

Student and Parent Breakfast Meeting

2009-05-01T07:24:00.001-07:00

Don't forget about the student and parent breakfast meeting this Sunday morning at 9:00. We will meet in the youth room and discuss the summer schedule.

Fuel

2009-04-29T08:52:00.000-07:00

Please watch, Cardboard Testimonies, before Fuel tonight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvDDc5RB6FQ

We will talk about the invitations Christ sends us and the response he wants us to give. Invite your friends and be @ Fuel!

B-Ball Update

2009-04-28T03:42:00.000-07:00

We ran out of time last night against Highland but we had a good time. We play our last game Monday night, 7:00 at the Highland FLC. See you there.

Decisions

2009-04-24T11:05:00.001-07:00

We talked about making decisions Wednesday. I thouht I'd remind you of the questions that help us deal with whatever "this" comes along. All these principles come from 1 Cor. 6:12-20

Is this beneficial?

Will this control me?

Would I do this with Jesus?

Is there a direct command in scripture about this?

Does this glorify God?

Have a great weekend!

B-Ball Update

2009-04-23T18:43:00.000-07:00

Our team beat Midway Baptist tonight. Tim Williams demonstrated a few magic moves. Way to go Timbo! We play Highland Baptist @ Highland - 8:00 Monday. See ya there.

Chris gives the speech in support of the band name "Day 7".

2009-04-23T09:27:00.001-07:00

Day 7

2009-04-22T19:30:00.000-07:00

The FBC Meridian youth family did a great job choosing the name for the new worship band tonight. Day 7 is a name that calls us to rest in God and find our life in him. That is what the Fuel worship experience is all about. I found a quote for an African-American pastor that connects fuel and sabbath rest. I think ya'll will like it -

"You must know we all need a place to rest for a moment, to rethink where we are and refuel for the journey ahead. Facing the future without rest is like trying to drive the car with the fuel gauge on 'E." We find ourselves depleted and ill-prepared for the journey before us, and we fail not for the lack of desire or giftedness, but only from the lack of rest." T.D. Jakes

Good job ya'll!

Note: I talked to the anon. commenter and Clif...oops "the commenter" is cool with the process and he loves, Day 7. We'll post video of Chris' speech tomorrow. See ya'll at the b-ball game.

B-Ball Tournament Schedule

2009-04-21T11:02:00.000-07:00

We just got an email from Jon Cooper about the end of the season basketball tournament. Here is what he said -

All games @ Highland Baptist

Thursday April 23
7:00 (1) 1st Baptist Meridian (devo) vs Midway Baptist
8:00 (2) 1st Baptist Collinsville (devo) vs 1st Presbyterian

Monday April 27
7:00 (3) Central UMC vs Winner Game 2
8:00 (4) Highland Baptist vs Winner Game 1

Tuesday April 28
7:00 (5) Consolation Game Loser of Game 3 vs Loser of Game 4
8:00 (6) Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4

We'll get dem waskely Methodists next time!

2009-04-20T19:11:00.000-07:00

Youth Basketball

2009-04-20T06:45:00.000-07:00

Basketball Game Tonight!

7:00

vs. Central United Methodist

The game will be played at the Central Methodist Gym

Thursday's Afterthought

2009-04-16T05:55:00.000-07:00

REMEMBER: Jesus doesn't want to be one more piece of pizza in your box. He wants to be the main ingredient in your life.

He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He might come to have first place in everything. Colossians 1:18b HCSB

Palm Sunday

2009-04-14T18:38:00.000-07:00

Some of the youth led in worship on Palm Sunday ringing handbells! They accompanied the Preschool and Children's choirs. They were great!

Easter Afterburn

2009-04-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday night, the Youth Council planned an Afterburn for the youth group. The youth choir sang in the Maundy Thursday service and then everyone headed to the gym for pizza and a Mega Relay! It was so much fun!! Take a look at these pictures!

Evan, Ben & Tim

Playing a quick round of "simon says" to get everyone in order!!

Caroline, Blaire & Alana

Garrett, Mia & Reed

the Hula Hoop!

Malley

Chris & Evan

Harvey, Evan, Caroline & Malley

Team 3

Drew-- eating dill pickle chips and gum at the same time... trying to blow a bubble!

Welcome to the New Youth Blog!!

2009-04-14T15:17:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the new youth blog!! Please access that blog to see what's going on in the youth ministry of our church!!