Summer Kick-Off Youth Lock-In

Our big "summer kick-off" happened last night-- our first lock-in of the summer. Where were you?

We had a great turn-out-- I counted 55 in attendance. We had a super time and met some new friends. We'll do it again soon!


A song leader is born: Thanks to Cliff Henry, who led some of the songs during our devotional time.
Our other song leader: Travis Edelman-- who just got off work at Old Davidson Park to attend.

Some of the crowd during the devotional

Another side of the devo room

Even more in the devo

Yes, and even more

Dillon Cagle and Justin Cagle

Musical Chairs-- the smaller kids loved the game and wanted to play it even more!

Musical chairs

We played kick-ball, too

Cathy Coker was the pitcher

Beth Bonner takes her turn--

And we ate, and ate, and ate some more!

Matt and Layne and friends

Layne and Luke try their hand at BINGO

BINGO with prizes!

Matt just looks too cool!




Amanda and Courtney. Amanda is moving Monday-- we'll miss you!

Another Amanda-- with brother, Wilson

Zach and friends
Jacquelynn and Scout

The Bonner family-- with Karen Gregory in the background

I'm seeing double! Actually, this is Amber with her friend from Imboden

The older boys played basketball-- some of them played nearly the whole night!

Guess who? Hailey and Sharon

Melissa and Jonathan

Debbie Combs and Carrie Colburn

More chaperones: Chris Wall and Karen Gregory

Melissa, Robin Henry and Chastity Henry

More adults: Tim Wilkins, Matt ans Chastity Colburn, and Carrie Colburn

June Youth Calendars

The June Youth Calendars are available. We have a month full of activities for children and families. For a complete list, come by the church office and pick up a calendar! We always pass them out on Wednesdays to the children, but in case you didn't get one, we have plenty more!

Here are a few highlights:

The annual Summer Youth Program begins Monday, June 2 for all kids K-6th grade. We are nearly full, but will begin a waiting list for those interested. We hope to accomodate as many children as we can. Our first field trip will be Wednesday to the ASU Museum in Jonesboro.

Other activities:

6/10- Memphis Redbirds Game~ 7:05pm We must have a number going by June 4

6/20- Wild River Country Water Park in Little Rock- Gr. 7-up~ hosted by College Church of Christ, in Searcy. We attend every summer--

6/22- Youth Night- Devo, snacks, and bowling @ Jonesboro Bowling Center. ALL AGES

6/29- Miniature Golf Sunday Afternoon- Gr. 6-under- lunch in annex

For a complete calendar of events, come by the office!

Pre-Teen Bible Classes

In the pre-teen Bible class Wednesday evening, our topic was on "Building a Good Foundation." We discussed the importance of prayer, Bible study, devotional times, etc. in helping to build a good foundation for our futures.

We looked at Mark 14:27-following about Jesus' prediction that His disciples would forsake Him. Remember what Peter said? He replied to Jesus , "Even if all fall away, I will not." (verse 29). Peter did deny, even though he had spent three years with Jesus.

Did Christ give up on Peter? No. Peter had built a good foundation.

Our lesson continued by looking at John 21~ when Jesus, after His resurrection, asked Peter three times, "Do you love Me?" He then told Peter, "Feed My sheep."

Jesus never gives up on us. We need that good foundation-- when we slip, God will still forgive us (I John 1:8-9). We talked about life lessons related to this topic.

One of the activities we did was to build "straw towers." We wanted to see which group could make the best and most stable foundation, and in turn have the tallest structure. It was the basis on which we built our Bible lesson. Here are some of the photos:

Graduation Dinner

On Wednesday, May 21, we honored our high school graduates, C.J. Hibbs, who graduated from Crowley's Ridge Academy, and Cody Hensley, who graduated from Pocahontas High School. We also celebrated the success of two college graduates: Ghastity Henry, who graduated from Crowley's Ridge College, and Caleb Wall, a recent grad of ASU.

We had over 100 in attendance to honor our graduates. We served smothered steak and all the fixin's.

The Joe Winters' Family-- (I caught Joe red handed-- the fork to his mouth!)

Our high school grads: C.J. and Cody

Foreground: Chastity Henry, CRC grad, with her mother, Carrie Colburn

Look at the crowd!!

Linn and Kelley Hensley Family (Cody's family)

Willard and Roxann Hibbs, proud parents to C.J.

More of the Hibbs Family

Kyle Smelser, youth minister, presented Cody with a Bible in honor of his graduation.
(He also passed on some good words of wisdom!)

Here, Kyle presents CJ with her Bible

Kyle pow-wows with the grads

Our Main Street graduates: CJ Hibbs (attending ASU in fall), Chastity Henry (continuing education at ASU), and Cody Hensley (attending Black River Technical School in fall). NOT PICTURED: Caleb Wall, who will be pursuing a career in agriculture.
From left: Brandon , Ronnie Pierce, Amanda, Derek, Erik, and Tasha