Charles Town Baptist Kurios Youth

Youth Bible Study - Wednesday Dec 16th 7pm

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This is a new Bible Study for our Youth Department and will be led by Cheryl Lavigne. See you there!

Youth Activities for August & September

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EVERY SUNDAY 5:30PM IS YOUTH ALIVE (with the exception of August 16 & 23rd since Kerri and Donna C. will be on vacation)

SEPTEMBER 4TH - BACK TO SCHOOL OVERNIGHT LOCK IN!!

SEPTEMBER 26TH - AWAKENING FEST IN LEESBURG!!!!

Dr. Hall is a Grandpa again!

2009-05-24T09:21:00.002-04:00

Dr. Hall's son, Carey and his wife Becky are the proud new parents of Austin James Hall, born May 22, 2009 at 7:45pm. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and is 20 inches long.

Summer Youth Camp

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Do you want to go to camp at Camp Frame? The dates are July 27th through August 1st in Hedgesville. Cost is $140, with your $40 deposit due May 10th. Any questions, call Cheryl LaVigne at 304-724-6304.

Upcoming Youth Events

2009-03-03T21:43:00.002-05:00

March 15th we are going bowling again! We had such a good time the last time we went and we knew you wanted to do it again, so make your plans to come along!

April 17th - It's spring break week and we will be traveling back to the National Zoo in Washington DC.

We are checking into going to Adventure Land Amusement Park in Frederick Maryland for May 16th.

We are making plans for lots of other things to do, too, including hikes, swimming, volleyball games, movie night at the Hall's, trips to Nutter's Ice Cream Shop, white water rafting, Kings Fest, snow tubing and one day ski trips (next winter). And when the new fellowship hall gets complete we can do some cool, fun stuff in there.

It's time for Youth Alive again!

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Youth Alive starts up again on Sunday, Feb 15th at 5:30, going til 7:00pm. See you there!

Pics from The Night, Jan 31st in Stephens City

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30 Hour Famine Info

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The 30 hour famine lock-in is going to be February 27 - February 28. Cheryl and Kerri have challenged you youth that if you have 15 participating, that you can make them into Pizza's. Plus you'll have the chance to make a difference in your community. Stay tuned for more info on that. So make make plans to be there and bring a friend or two! I think we will have even funnier pictures to post with this event!!

JANUARY 31st - THE NIGHT! ROAD TRIP!!!

2009-01-07T21:57:00.000-05:00

January 31st will mark the 2 Year Anniversary for The Night!!! Thanks be to God for the blessings he has poured out on us! We will be mobile and at the Church of the Holy Spirit (851 Green St. Stephens City VA 22655). Sunday Obsession will be leading us in worship, and Tani and Jackie Guy will be speaking! IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the slightly longer drive The Night will be starting at 6PM and ending at 9PM.

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The Night - February 28th @ 7pm.

Speaker: Ryan Cawley
Worship by: My Personal Bravery

The Night - 12/27/08, at Shannondale Springs Chapel

2009-01-04T14:05:00.002-05:00

Donna Hall, Judy Ott and Kerri Sisk took 4 of our Youth up to Shannondale Springs Chapel to enjoy The Night, the monthly worship service put on by the Youth of SSC.

Caroling Pics

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Here are a few pictures from when we went Caroling on Dec. 26th.

CAROLING TONIGHT

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DON'T FORGET WE ARE GOING CHRISTMAS CAROLING TONIGHT AT 6PM! SEE YOU AT THE CHURCH!

Caroling has been rescheduled

2008-12-21T09:24:00.001-05:00

Christmas Caroling has been rescheduled for this Friday, December 26th at 6pm at the church.

Come In From The Cold

2008-12-15T18:20:00.002-05:00

The Youth Alive! Group's program brought in so many coats for the needy, it was overwhelming. What a great and thoughtful church we have to donate so many unused coats to help others stay warm this winter. THANK YOU!

Youth Lock-in, Dec 5th.

2008-12-11T16:54:00.004-05:00

The youth had a lockin to practice for the Christmas program on December 14th. The program is "Come In From The Cold" and was originally done by the CTBC Youth in 1995. Here are pics from the lock in practice and the highly anticipated pie-throwing at Cheryl and Kerri. They promised the youth that if they got 20 there, they would allow them to throw pies at them. Boy, did we have a mess to clean up!

Youth Alive! Christmas Program, December 14th 7pm

2008-11-05T16:51:00.002-05:00

Calling all youth 6th grade to seniors! CTBC is in the process of practicing this years program "Come in From the Cold". It's a fun, lively musical with a great message. Practice is at 5:30 every Sunday night, along with Youth Velocity.

This year, as a special mission project, the youth will be collecting coats, heavy sweaters and jackets for Jefferson County Community Ministries. This is church-wide project, so please feel free to bring in those coats at any time, but most particularly on the evening of the Christmas Musical Performance on Dec. 14th.

We Need You!!!!

2008-10-30T18:23:00.000-04:00

This Sunday is High Attendance Sunday and the rumor is........

If there are 22 youth for Sunday School, Donna Coyle promises to have 1 OR 2 lock-ins before the Christmas program on December 14th. So tell all your friends and get them to Charles Town Baptist Church this Sunday, November 2nd at 9:45am.

Upcoming Events for the Month of November

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Saturday, Nov 1st - Praise and Worship - 7pm in the sanctuary! We are going to be singing popular praise and worship songs like we were doing on Sunday mornings! This will be a monthly event on the 1st Saturday of every month.

Saturday, Nov 8th - Harvest Celebration Concert - 5pm - 8pm - We are looking for some youth to do childcare during the concert. Donna Hall is asking for volunteers.

Saturday, Nov 22nd - The continuation of THE BIG NIGHT - We will go to Covenant Church to hear the remaining of The Big Night that got shortened due to the rain. Join the guys from Our City Sleeps and Sunday Obsession to worship an AWESOME God. Listen to Kylar Barr finish out Love, Love GO!

Sunday, Nov 23rd - ASHLEY HALL'S BAPTISM

Ashley Hall sings at 8:30 and 11:00 Services

2008-10-23T21:51:00.001-04:00

Ashley Hall will be singing My Generation by Starfield on Sunday, October 26th at both the 8:30 and 11:00 service. Come support her!!

Community Dinner!

2008-10-23T08:19:00.003-04:00

Tell your parents about the Community Dinner coming up. It's scheduled for Tuesday, October 28th at 6pm and will be at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 112 East Street in Middleway. That's out 51. The food assignments, according the the first letter of your last name, are as follows:

A - F: DESSERTS
G - L: MEATS
M - R: VEGGIES/CASSEROLES
S-Z: SALADS

We Need You!

2008-10-18T15:41:00.000-04:00

Hey CTBC Youth - Don't forget about Sunday School and Youth Alive each week. We've missed seeing a bunch of you.

Sunday School is at 9:45 and Youth Alive is at 5:30. There is a Christmas Program picked out and we need you to be at practice each week. If getting a ride is the issue, there are people willing to pick you up and take you home.

Church should be a priority in your life.

Praise Him Praise Him all ye little children (and adults, too)

2008-10-16T18:29:00.001-04:00

Charles Town Baptist Church is starting a once a month family praise night. If you love to sing contemporary praise songs join us on November 1st at 7:00 in the santuary. This will be on the first Saturday of each month, so if you can't make it to this one, stick it on your calender for next month.

Fall Festival Party and Chili Cook-off - October 25th

2008-10-14T07:04:00.003-04:00

Hey there! We are going to have one whopper of a Fall Festival Party and Chili Cook-Off on October 25th at the church. There is going to be music, food, pumpkins everywhere, and a BONFIRE! Woo Hoo! It all starts at 4:30. You can even dress up in a costume if you want to! Just remember that it cannot be scary. It's been a while since we've done the whole Fall Festival party so let's make this one one to remember.

The Big Night, revisited

2008-10-04T22:48:00.003-04:00

HEY! Did you come to The BIG Night? Catch the end of The BIG Night coming November 22nd, 2008 to Covanent Church. Join the guys from Our City Sleeps and Sunday Obsession to worship an AWESOME God.

Listen to Kylar Barr finish out Love, Love GO! God Bless and hope to see you there!

The Night will be postponed in October in order to support Revive 2008 {see blog for additional info.}. I'm sure we can get the church van or some kind of transportation to get us up to Hagerstown for this event!

Hope to see you all there!!!!! For more info, you can send an email to: da.night@yahoo.com or visit the myspace page for The Night at: www.myspace.com/yootgroup

Our Trip to The Big Night

2008-09-28T15:32:00.001-04:00

We decided to take a bunch of youth to a Christian event called The Big Night being held down on Kabletown Road on Saturday, Sept 27th. We were hoping the rain would hold off until the concert was done, but it came anyway and the concert had to be cut short. The field where we parked was a freshly cut cornfield and boy, do those cornhusks get slippery when they are wet. We ended up getting stuck in the mud with the church van. Thank you to the nice man with the jeep and tow rope who pulled us out. Here are some pics from the event. ~Donna Hall

Hull Memorial Baptist Church, Bland's New Church

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If you would like to see the church Bland and his family have been called to, please go to http://www.hullsbaptist.com/whoweare.htm. They also have posted a page welcoming Bland and his family at http://www.hullsbaptist.com/Pastor.htm.

It's The Big Night!

2008-09-17T16:27:00.003-04:00

The church van will be available to take a bunch to The Big Night. Please let Judy Ott know how many are going! Thanks!

Everything

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lifehouse everything skit is taken to a nightclub in LA

the infamous lifehouse skit is taken by Dancer Criscilla Crossland to the choreographers carnival, a huge dance production in a nightclub of Los Angeles once a month...A huge industry night of dancers, celebrities, and people in the entertainment industry... " I wanted to touch the lives in the world....Give them a chance to see an amazing "illustrated sermon" and possibly maybe help save some souls :) God really shined through us all on this project...It was hands down the most fulfilling performance I've ever done! --- taken from God Tube

Youth Trip Planned

2008-07-01T16:17:00.002-04:00

Be sure to mark July 9 on your calendar. The youth will be packing up and heading to the National Zoo. You will need $$ for the Metro, food at the zoo, and souvenirs of your choosing. Check back soon for the time the van will leave the CTBC parking lot.

Shout Out To...

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Ashley Hall, Angela Pittinger and Brittney Shade who recently were named 3 of the Top 25 8th Grade Students at Charles Town Middle School this year. A special recognition was held by the Charles Town Kiwanis at Harpers Ferry Middle School, where each student recieved a certificate and a silver dollar! Way to go!

Also, another shout out goes to Ashely Hall who competed with the WV All-State Choir at Hershey Park. The choir took a Superior rating, the highest rating that you can get! Oh Yeah, way to kick it at the park!

VBS 08 Needs You!

2008-06-01T14:47:00.000-04:00

Don't miss out on the opportunity to help us out at VBS. We are in need of Crew/Family Leaders to help lead the kids from place to place. It is an easy job and a rewarding one. Click on the VBS Mascots below to register!

Vacation Bible School

July 14-18

6:00 ‘til 9:00 PM

Family night: July 20

5:00-8:00 PM

Click on the VBS characters to volunteer for Power Lab!

Team 360

2008-05-28T08:24:00.000-04:00

Recently I was watching an infomercial (see, there is at least one person out there who watches them) which was promising me the ultimate body by working out 3 days a week for 30 minutes a day on the exercise equipment they were advertising. There was a male model and female model as spokespersons who were attempting to get me to believe that not only do they work out only 3 days a week for 30 minutes a day on the advertised piece of equipment, but that if I did I too would look like them. Needless to say there are things in life that are too good to be true. I am skeptical that I will ever look like the guy on the commercial, even if I bought and used the machine he was selling.

There are some things in life that seem too good to be true. But, there are things in life that may seem to be too good to be true, but they are as good if not better than advertised. What if I told you that you could change your life and the lives of those around you in as little as 360 minutes a month? You read it right! In just 360 minutes a month you can become an entirely new person. In just 12 minutes a day you could change your world forever. Would you be willing to give up less than 1% of your month to do that? Who wouldn’t? Would you be willing to commit with me to devoting a minimum of 360 minutes a month to change your community and world? If so, keep reading. If not, then go catch up on the latest news in the world www.cnn.com.

There are two parts, one inward and one outward, to the 360 Plan. The first part is that you commit to spend at least 10 minutes a day reading your Bible and praying. There are numerous devotional books and magazines available which can be useful in helping you with this task. For more information on devotional resources contact me or check out www.the fellowship.info. By spending at least 10 minutes a day in prayer and reading Scripture your life will be changed. You will begin to discover the eternal benefits of drawing closer to the heart of God.

The second part of the 360 Plan is to devote 60 minutes a month to G.R.O.W., CTBC’s ministry of outreach and in-reach. G.R.O.W. is a way that you can use your gifts and talents to touch the world with the love of Christ. Every person who is reading this has what it takes to be a vital part of G.R.O.W. Are you a person who enjoys sharing a cup of coffee and good conversation? Then you need to be a part of Going visiting. Do you have ideas for new ministries to reach the community or ways to strengthen existing ministries to make them more effective in reaching people? Reaching outward and inward is just for you. Do you enjoy sending and receiving email or do you have favorite links to Christian content on the web? Then help us touch peoples lives Online. Do you frequently send cards to people on their birthday or when they are sick or just because you thought about them? Are you someone who enjoys chatting with friends on the phone? Then Writing and Calling is tailor made for you. It takes everyone to do their part for CTBC to G.R.O.W.!

Are you ready to change your life and the community? Join Team 360 today by contacting Bland at 725-5917 or bcampbell@charlestownbaptist.org.

Summer Mission Trips

2008-05-27T08:26:00.000-04:00

The week of June 22-28 we will be working with the Norfolk Area Baptist Association in Chesapeake, VA. We will have to opportunity to participate in various projects ranging from outreach to construction to social ministry. Bland is in Norfolk for the next couple of days on a pre-trip visit. He will be finalizing some details for the trip. There will be a meeting on June 1 at Noon for all interested. We need a critical mass in order to go on the trip, so if interested contact Bland NOW!

As you may recall, last summer a group from CTBC went to Lewiston, Maine to work with Pathway Community Church. Bland has been in contact with Mary Beth Caffey, Pastor of Pathway of Community Church, and she has expressed interest in CTBC coming back to Maine in July or August. At the present time there has not been a definite date set. More information will be on the blog and in the weekly bulletin when it comes available.

May's "The Night"

2008-05-20T15:12:00.000-04:00

The location for the May Night has CHANGED. It will be held on May 31st 7-10pm AT THE STILES / RAWN FARM on Kabletown Road. For directions or questions you can email da.night@yahoo.com or message the space at http://www.myspace.com/yootgroup.

Think You Have The Guts?

2008-05-19T12:51:00.000-04:00

El Caminito del Rey (The King's pathway) is a walkway, now fallen into disrepair, pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro, near Álora in Málaga, Spain. The walkway has gone many years without maintenance, and is in a highly deteriorated and dangerous state. It is only one meter in width, and over a 700-meter fall, and over time it has also lost its handrail. Some parts of the walkway have completely collapsed and have been replaced by a beam and a metallic wire on the wall. Many people have lost their lives on the walkway in recent years. After four people died in two accidents in 1999 and 2000, the local government closed the entrances. However, adventurous tourists still find their way into the walkway.

3SYA Update

2008-05-16T10:03:00.002-04:00

Sunday immediately after the 11:00 service the youth will be heading out for our 3^rd Sunday Youth Activity. We be going to Martinsburg to take in the 2:15 PM showing of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. For all active participants in Sunday's Graduate Recognition Service, the movie ticket is provided for by the CTBC Youth Ministry, so all the $$$ needed is for food.

Don't Forget!

2008-05-13T16:49:00.002-04:00

This Sunday is Graduate Recognition Sunday. During the 11:00 AM service we will be honoring all our graduates, high school and beyond. If you are graduating be sure to let us know or if you know of a CTBC Youth who is graduating let us know. And don't forget we will be heading to the movies Sunday afternoon. If you are an active participant in Graduate Sunday then the movie is free! If you are a grad then the movie and lunch is free! See you Sunday...if not before.

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Ladies’ Breakfast

Saturday, May 10^th

9:30 a.m

Ladies! Please be our honored guest for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Don't forget to bring a teacup and saucer for your beverage.

May Calendar

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Want to know what is happening at CTBC? Just click on the calendar and find out...

Youth Sunday + Free Movie

2008-05-06T16:30:00.002-04:00

Sunday May 18 (3rd Sunday)
Youth Sunday + 3SYA
11:00 AM until ???

Join us on May 18 when the YOUth have complete control of the service! Plus don't forget we are headed out to see Prince Caspian afterwards. For everyone who takes an active role in the worship service will receive a FREE ticket to the movie courtesy of the CTBC Youth Ministry. To participate be at Sunday School (9:45 AM) and Youth Alive! Youth Choir (5:30 PM) this Sunday!

P.S. May 18 is also the Sunday we honor our Graduates. If you are someone you know (who attends CTBC) is graduating then please drop us an email.

3SYA...May 18...Noon

2008-04-29T10:58:00.000-04:00

Finding God in Unexpected Places...

2008-04-24T09:45:00.004-04:00

There are time is which God revels Himself in unexpected ways and places. Such is so true with these two clips from American Idol. All you can say is WOW GOD!!

The second clip does not have the obvious reference to God, but much like the book of Esther which does not mention God, He is there. Also, if you check out You Tube you can find the clip of Shout to the Lord being preformed a second time on American Idol Gives Back.

CTBC Youth in the News

2008-04-23T13:28:00.003-04:00

Yesterday history was made as the Jefferson High Cougars won their 1000 game. Patrick Lewis, one of our own, pitched a complete game shutout. Click on the newspaper to read all about the history making game! Way to go Patrick!!!

The Night is coming!

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click on the pic to enlarge,so you can print it out for your friends!!

The reviews are in...

Go once and you will want to go every time!! -A Fan

The Night is a perfect combo of fin and music --- The Tristate News and Stuff

CTBC Youth Ministry is providing transportation for anyone who needs it, just drop us a line to let us know you need a ride. For more info on The Night check out:

www.myspace.com/yootgroup

CTBC Spring Revival

2008-04-03T16:20:00.000-04:00

Our Spring Revival is only 2 weeks away. We are excited about the services which will be lead by Steve Freeman. Make your plans to attend and invite everyone you know. Just click on the flyers below to enlarge and to print out a copy to share with your friends and family.

THE NIGHT...Returns!!

2008-03-27T12:00:00.005-04:00

click on the picture to enlarge

CTBC Youth Ministry is providing transportation for anyone who needs it, just drop us a line to let us know you need a ride. For more info on The Night check out:

www.myspace.com/yootgroup

Wearing Ya Green Today?

2008-03-17T11:07:00.002-04:00

It's St. Patrick's Day and I have invited some of my dearest friends to serenade you with a favorite Irish song.

Click here to get a brief history of St. Patrick's Day.

Ski Trip Refunds

2008-03-11T14:01:00.003-04:00

Just a quick update to let you know that we have received a refund on part of the condos. Over the next few days we will be cutting checks to refund you the money that you paid.

3SA March 08

2008-03-10T10:44:00.000-04:00

Hello Youth and parents! 3RD SUNDAY YOUTH ACTIVITY IS SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH!!

We have decided that for our 3rd Sunday Youth Activity we are going to do something that you all can be involved in and we'll have some fun doing it. There are over 500 easter eggs that need to be filled with candy for the Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday the 22nd at 2:00. We are going to order some pizzas, get some chips and drinks for you and we are going to have an egg stuffing party. You can bring some Christian cd's to listen to also. We will do all of this down in the Youth room right after church so you don't have to go home and change or nothing. Just go down to the room. This is a great time for food, fun and fellowship. We may even be able to discuss some ideas of how to fix up the room down there!

Ski Trip Update...

2008-02-21T16:47:00.004-05:00

As you might be aware there is a winter storm warning out for our area. As of this exact moment I am typing this there is nothing falling out of the sky. The plan as of this moment is to continue with the original plans to go on the ski trip. If bad weather hits tonight then we will make a final decision on the trip mid day tomorrow. If you signed up then you will get a call or you can check out the blog for definate decisions.

SKI TRIP

2008-02-12T11:07:00.000-05:00

Time and space is running out...sign up today before you are left out in the cold. Literally.

What A Day!!!!

2008-01-21T17:44:00.000-05:00

If you missed 3SA yeaterday...

then you missed out on a great afternoon of fun.

We ate pizza...and more pizza...

and then went back for dessert.

Then we rocked the bowling lanes...

OOOO....OOOOO....OOOO...Look! I glow in the dark! Dude...

Keep checking back for other great events....

Ski Trip 2008

2008-01-17T15:12:00.000-05:00

On February 22-24 we will be hitting the slopes at Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake. This year the condos are at the base of the mountain and only about a 100 yard walk from the ski lodge. You have three options to choose from…

Option A : $140 includes lodging + lift ticket + ski rental

Option B : $145 includes lodging + lift tickets + snow board rental Option C : $110 includes lodging + lift tickets

(you must have your own skis or snow board)

Extra : $30 ski lessons (all 1st timers must take lessons)

There is only room for 20 people, so you MUST SIGN UP NOW ! Once the spaces are taken then the spaces are taken. Remember that regular attendees of CTBC will have first dibs on spots! If you are not attending CTBC on a regular basis then TODAY is the day to start. In order to secure your spot on the trip you must pay in full by 2/15/08.

PIZZA & BOWLING

2008-01-16T14:39:00.000-05:00

Yo...don't forget that this Sunday we will be heading out to Winchester for an afternoon of pizza and bowling (weather permitting). Here is the cost:

Cici's All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet + Drink: $6.91 + tax

Bowling: $2.50/shoes
$3.75/regular bowling
$4.75/cosmic bowling

We are planning to bowl 2, maybe 3, games.

Two Way Cool Happenings...

2008-01-09T14:24:00.001-05:00

This Sunday...January 13

6:00 - 6:40 PM

Prayer and Praise Service

You will want to be a part of this laid back worship service. This Sunday Youth Alive! Youth Choir will be leading the praise and worship choruses. I know that JJ and Ashley have been working on the music and would love all of your to show up and lead worship with them.

3SA

The 3rd Sunday Afternoon of each month the CTBC Youth will embark on an exciting adventure...or a day trip. Our first 3SA will be Sunday January 20. We will pile up in the CTBC Van (The Blue Flash) and head to Winchester. Once there we stuff our faces with CiCi's Pizza and then head off to go bowling at Northside Lanes. And the gauntlet has been thrown down. Donna Hall (Ashley's mom) has said that her bowling average is way higher than any or your IQ's, so bring it on!

Calling all "crafty" teens

2008-01-08T13:56:00.000-05:00

If you are a teen who enjoys arts and crafts then Craft Saturday is for you. The first Craft Saturday of 2008 will be held on Saturday, January 12. This is a great outreach opportunity, so not only plan to be a part of this wonderful opportunity, but invite your friends to join you.

CRAFT SATURDAY IS THIS SATURDAY @ 2:00 PM!

"The Night" Returns

2007-12-27T09:15:00.000-05:00

This was "borrowed" from the Sunday Obsession My Space page...

Hey Sunday Obsession will be back playing at "The Night" on Saturday December 29th. come join us for some fun, music and a honest message.

This was not borrowed for the My Space page of Sunday Obsession...At the time of this typing the CTBC van will be heading out to The Night. If you are planning to ride the van drop us an email.

Christmas Caroling

2007-12-19T10:12:00.001-05:00

This FRIDAY...12/21/07...6:00 PM

We will gather at the CTBC paking lot for an evening of fun, singing, and fellowship.

Please remember to bring your buckets to carry your tunes in. HAHA

Today's Services

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Services are on regular schedule...

There are NO changes!!

If you would get out and go shopping then you can get out and come to church!!!

CTBC Christmas Mission Offering

2007-12-13T09:57:00.000-05:00

Baptist missionaries are serving throughout the world spreading the gospel message. Baptist missionaries do not have to raise their own support, but are supported through the generous giving of Baptist throughout the world. Each Christmas Baptist congregations collect a Christmas Offering to help support Baptist missionaries. The CTBC Christmas Offering is equally divided between the CBF Global Missions Offering and the SBLottie Moon Christmas Offering (SBC). Below is an update of the CTBC Christmas Mission Offering.

Christmas Mission Offering
Our Goal: $5,000.00
Collected to Date: $3,396.00

CBF Global Mission Offering

Theme:“Embrace the World”

SBC Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Theme: “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”

Attention:Youth Alivers!!!!!

2007-12-13T09:38:00.000-05:00

Don't forget that you need to be at CTBC at 10:15

THIS SATURDAY.

You will be singing as part of the CTBC Christmas Cantata. You will need to be there to practice the song as well as your entrance and exit from the stage. I am trying to talk Kerri (the CTBC music director) to either (a) let you enter wearing sparkly, sequined outfits while pyrotechnics go off (b) to have a fog machine cover the stage as you enter in (c) a Transiberian Orchestra song blaring for your entrance. I don't know how successful I will be,s o be there on Saturday to plead and beg Kerri to go with at least one of the ideas!

Christmas Crosstalk Sneek Peek

2007-12-12T10:50:00.000-05:00

Our Prayers Go Out...

2007-12-11T11:11:00.000-05:00

To those persons affected by the shootings in Colorado on Sunday. In the midst of such a great tragedy pray for the families and friends who lost loved ones, Youth With a Mission, New Life Church, and the family and friends of the shooter. Our hearts are saddened in the face of this tragedy. Join with me in praying for God's peace, grace, mercy, joy, and love to be with those who are grieving today.

Great Christmas Idea...

2007-12-11T11:00:00.000-05:00

Why fight the mall crowds,? Oh yeah I forget...teens love the mall! How about this...spend more time just hanging with your peeps at the mall by ordering your free copy of CTBC Youth Alive! Youth Choir presents Christmas Crosstalk. It is the prefect gift to give everyone one your shopping list...grandma, mom, dad, graddad, siblings (brothers and sisters), the mailman, the grumpy old man down the street, the list is endless. All you have to do is say something like "Dude, like, I want one of those, like, dude, DVD's. Man, like uh I want 42 copies, OK? cool." Or just drop and email telling us who you are, where to ship the DVDs, and how many you want. It's easier than picking your nose.

Still not sure...check this out...

Christmas Crosstalk

2007-12-10T10:56:00.000-05:00

It was a outstanding, once of a lifetime, stupendous, performance by the CTBC Youth Alive! Youth Choir. Their presentation of Christmas Crosstalk was filled with humor, suburb acting, great singing, nifty dance err... creative movement numbers, and a massage to what the true meaning of Christmas is all about. Great job to all the performers.

And you will want to be the first to order your pre-release copy of CTBC Youth Alive! presents Christmas Crosstalk". It will be releasing the week of 12/17. The first 50 who order today will receive a free copy of a handwritten thank you note from CTBC's Associate pastor Bland Campbell, III. This hardly decipherable chicken scratch letter is suitable for framing or house breaking the puppy you are getting for Christmas. OOPS...sorry about that you are not getting a puppy for Christmas. I know nothing about puppies. You did not hear that comment about puppies. Oh, be sure to order your copy today.

And without further adu..to you and you and you...here is the world premiere clip from "CTBC Youth Alive! presents Christmas Crosstalk.

Be sure to check back for more exciting clips

premiering on this blog over the next several days.

Don't forget to pre-order your free copy of the smash hit of Advent "CTBC Youth Alive! presents Christmas Crosstalk"

It's Snowing...

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And that brings thoughts of only one thing to mind. What is it?

A. Frosty

B. White Christmas

C. Skiing/Snowboarding

D. Sledding

E. No School

F. None of the Above

Scroll down for the answer.....

A. Frosty Who?

B. White Christmas is just a cheesy movie and we all know that A Christmas Story is the greatest Christmas movie EVER, EVER!

C. OH YEAH! HIT THE SLOPES BABY!!

D. Are you aware of how many people are injured each year from sledding?

E. I am way to old for school and have to go to work snow or no snow.

F.None? None? Is your brain working? LOL

Speaking of skiing...our annual Ski Trip is scheduled for Feb.22-24, 2008. We will be heading again to Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake. The conditions are already great for skiing so be sure to check back for updates on pricing, spots available, and ski reports.

Christmas Crosstalk

2007-12-04T15:02:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder what it would be like if the Christmas story was told on a talk show? No? Well, me either. But, it is a an interesting thought. Wonder who would do the best job in telling the story? Oprah? Montel? Letterman? Jon Stewart? Colbert? HMMMM...

I digress...this Sunday night the Youth Alive! Youth Choir will present, Christmas Crosstalk, a heart warming, laugh fest, touching, accurate telling of the ancient Christmas story. They have been working hard and we have video to prove it...

Christmas With a Capital "C"

2007-11-29T09:09:00.000-05:00

The Countdown Continues...

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1 Day Left...

THE LOCK-IN !!!!!!!

Invite ALL your peeps, homies, friends, posse, and any other yutes you know!

The Countdown Has Begun!

2007-11-28T13:00:00.000-05:00

2 Days Until....

THE LOCK-IN!!!!!!

Christmas Events @ CTBC

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Be sure to make you calendars (or your parents) for these exciting upcoming events at CTBC!

Everyone is welcome so, invite your friends and family and anyone else you know to join in the festivities !!!!

[ sorry for using such a

big word on you :-) ]

November 30th

Youth Lock-in - Practicing Christmas Program
6:00 p.m.

December 1st

Antietam Battlefield Tailgate Picnic 4:00 p.m.

December 2nd

Decorating Chrismon Tree Service 6:30 p.m.

Dec 2nd – Dec. 23rd

Advent Season – Anticipation of & Preparation for the Christ Child

December 7th

Trip to view Christmas Lights & Fireworks
Clearbrook, VA 4:30 p.m

December 9th

Children’s Choir Program 11:00 Service
Youth Program 7:00 p.m.

December 16th

Christmas Cantata Program – Choir/Handbells
7:00 p.m.

December 21st

Christmas Caroling Party @ CTBC 6:00 p.m.

December 24th

Cookies & Milk Eatin' and Drinkin' 5:45 p.m.
Family Christmas Eve Service 6:00 p.m.
Candlelight Communion Service 10:00 p.m.

IT'S AN ALL NIGHTER!!!!

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Lock-In

11/30/07

6:00 PM

Invite your friends and join in the fun, fellowship, food, games, movies, no sleep, etc. at this exciting event. You will be "locked in" from 6:00 pm 'til morning. Don't worry the doors are locked for safety! If you want more info then drop us an email or call CTBC @ 725-5917

P.S. You will be practicing your Christmas musical...sometime during the night.

Happy Turkey Day!

2007-11-21T19:25:00.000-05:00

Trusting God as Savior, we can be thankful for the following:

Transforming power - Psalm 40:2

Holiness - Revelations 4:8b

A present salvation- Rom 10:9-10; Colossians 1:12

New life - II Corinthians 5:17

Keeping power - John 10:28

Shelter from the stormy blast - Psalm 61:3

Gift of His Son - II Corinthians 9: 15

Inner Peace - John 14:27

Victory - I Corinthians 15:57

Inheritance - Colossians 1:12

Nearness for the alien - Ephesians 2: 13

God's goodness - I Chronicles 16:34

Our thanks to God, who keeps on giving.

B.J. Stone

Great Job!!

2007-11-19T18:08:00.000-05:00

WAY TO GO GUYS AND GIRLS!!!!!

Yesterday CTBC celebrated Senior Adult Sunday. As part of the festivities there was a church wide luncheon honoring CTBC Senior Adults. The the luncheon several youth served as waiters and waitresses for the luncheon. And some had to wash dishes and take out the trash! They all went above and beyond and did a FANTASTIC job!!! The people in attendance could no believe what a stupendous job the youth did.

If you look way in the back you can see you
can see some CTBC youth poised for action!

You talkin' to me?!? You talkin' to me?!?!

Youth Alive! YOUth Choir

2007-11-07T15:00:00.000-05:00

WE NEED YOU IN YOUTH ALIVE! YOUTH CHOIR ON SUNDAY NIGHTS!!!

There is no if, and, or buts about it!!!!

THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CHOSEN AND WE NEED PEOPLE TO PLAY THE PARTS AND SING THE SONGS! SO COME ON!

We can't do a whole program with just 3 people. Well, technically we can but it would be very difficult to pull off especially since we there are far more than 3 parts. If you need a ride to and/or from, we will take care of that.

YOUTH ALIVE! IS SUNDAYS FROM 5:30PM TO 6:30PM.

The Night...Pt.1 and Pt. 2

2007-11-07T10:28:00.000-05:00

"The Night" Part 1

“The Night” is a monthly event hosted by Shanonndale Springs Chapel. “The Night” happens on the last Saturday of every month from 7-10pm in Avon Bend, off of Kabletown Road. “The Night” is a direct result of desire by Youth to see God move among their own generation. Fueled by this desire and inspired by events like Battlecry a few youth came forward yearning to organize a worship service just for teenagers. Coincidentally (funny how coincidence works), four young men driven by the same desires were striving to put together music in their newly built band room. The two forces came together and with the timely gift of a location from Trish and Mike Johansen, "The Night" and the band Sunday Obsession were both born. Little did they know where this little worship time and a band with a few praise songs would be in a few short months.

Attendance for "The Night" has gone from 15 something to 70, spawning an event called "The Big Night" where 350 people saw between 20 and 24 kids receive salvation. The band also is making a name for itself and are headed to the recording studio in November. “The Night's” activities include game time and fellowship, a guest speaker and worship time. There are usually snacks and sodas to be found amidst the frazzled youth leaders.

The CTBC church van will be headed out to “The Night” each month. We will gather at 6:16 PM and leave at 6:31 PM. Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and fellowship! For more info check out www.myspace.com/yootgroup.

"The Night" Part 2

If you skipped down to this part without reading part 1 then my I suggest that you scroll up and read part 1. Other wise you might find yourself residing in the land of confusion Hey, that would make a great song and the '80's band Genesis could sing it and make a video to go on MTV and VH1, I assume they still play videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MzShg7yXik

See what happens when really old guys get to take over the keyboard. HAHAHAHA

The Night

November 24th, 7-10pm

@ The Johanson's "Upper Room"

da.night@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/yootgroup

Dwayne & Shasta Douglas

Tina Frances

Carey & Becky Hall

Hey Everyone!!!

I just wanted to let you know that we have something awesome coming at you for the November Night! We will have the band Our City Sleeps jamming with us!

Our City Sleeps was founded in 2007 when four friends from Liberty University decided to come together to jam. When four worlds decided to unite, a sound was created that pulls from virtually every music genre. The band was then struck with an epiphany that would shape their purpose as musicians. Realizing that so many people call themselves followers of God but don't even know what that really means, the band took on a name that told of the burden that had taken hold of their hearts. The band, realizing their call as speakers of truth embarked on a great journey that is unfolding before their very eyes. A journey with passion. A journey with purpose. A journey that is dedicated to tell the world the message of Jesus and to give encouragement to those who follow Him.

Band Members include: Shaun Hypes, Daniel Johnstone, Josh "j-dub" Waltman, Ben "the executioner" Mauch.

We are really excited to have these guys come, and I hope you all can make it so we can worship God together! God bless!

Kurios?

2007-11-06T15:05:00.000-05:00

Kurios, from the Greek, He to whom a person or thing belongs; master, Lord; the possessor and disposer of a thing the owner; one who has control of the person, this title is given to: God, the Messiah.

The Charles Town Baptist Youth ministry exists to bring glory to God, spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ, and to prepare teens to live lives which bring glory to Jesus Christ, our Savior and LORD.