Weekly Update: 8/31/2011

Family Work Day: On Saturday we had 22 people put in over 100 hours of work at Foster’s Children’s Home. We participated in outdoor clean-up projects. We had dinner and a devotional with the Foster Home families.

Family Game Night: Good times rolled at FGN. Almost 60 people were in attendance. We played the game Bunco. Our own David Sanders directed our devotional and he did an outstanding job.

Back-to-School Bash: On Sunday, September 4th, we will be going to Celebration Station in Mesquite. Cost is $25 per person which includes food and attractions. If you want, you may bring extra money. It is $5 for Laser Tag and $2 for the Rock Climbing Wall. We will meet at 3:00 PM and return around 9:30 PM. Everyone is invited, including parents. Parents, it’s only $8 if you only want to eat.

Upcoming Events:

• Saturday, September 17th - youth / KFC car wash will be held for our Golden Agers at the building from 10:00 AM -2:00 PM.



• Sunday, September 18th -youth devo hosted by the Martin family.



• Sunday, September 25th -Cici’s Pizza Family Night

Final Thought: Life is complex and obedience is not as simple as doing one thing or its exact opposite. God’s principles are clear-cut but living them is not. We make hundreds, perhaps thousands of choices everyday. Decisions made in a moment can affect a lifetime. Proverbs 3: 5-6 states, “Trust in the Lord with thine heart; and lean not into thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him.” Placing confidence in the Lord simplifies life and makes it easier. Proverbs 28:26 says, “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely will be delivered.”

Weekly Update: 8/24/2011

Special Youth Devo: We had over 25 teens attend the back to school devo this past Sunday. Pray for our teens and our school teachers that this school year starts and goes smoothly. Take a moment to praise your teen and their teacher to be a guide and positive example to others.

Family Work Day: We would like to encourage all families and teens to participate in the Foster’s Home work day scheduled for Saturday, August 27th. We have several families signed up. This is a great opportunity to be of service to others and increase your families spiritual growth.

Family Game Night: Sunday, August 28th following the evening service, we will have a pot-luck dinner. Bring enough to feed a family. David Sanders will be directing our devotional before family time. Everyone is invited to attend.

Back to School Bash: On Sunday, September 4th, after the morning worship, we will be going to Amazing Jake’s in Plano. Sign-up in the classrooms or in the foyer. Cost is $25 per person which includes food and attractions. In order to keep this discounted price, it is important to sign up. This price is for groups of 15 or more people. Please sign-up!

Final Thought: Be careful in the attitudes we feed our children. No matter how intelligent, talented or athletic a child may be. . .there’s no substitute for a child having a positive attitude towards others. Let’s not feed our children with sour opinions, poisonous feelings or wilted enthusiasm. Instead feed them with the best and positive ideas, expressions of feeling and opinions we have. Proverbs 20:7 states “ the just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”

Weekly Update: 8/17/2011

Multi-Purpose Room: Thursday, August 18th will be the next MPR from 6:00 -8:30 PM. Bring your dinner and a guest.

Special Youth Devo: Will be held at the building from 3:30PM-4:30PM on Sunday, August 21st. Let’s have a great turnout as we start the school year.

KFC Parents: We had 16 KFC campers participate in the KFC Camp-in held this past weekend. The kids had a blast!

The meeting scheduled for Sunday, August 21st for the parents of KFC kids has been cancelled. Check the youth page on www.cocbrownstreet.org and the church foyer for calendar of events through the month of October.

Family Work Day: We would like to encourage all families and teens to participate in the Foster’s Home work day scheduled for Saturday, August 27th.

Family Game Night: Sunday, August 28th following the evening service, will be the next FGN. It will be a pot-luck dinner. Please bring enough to feed a family.

Back to School Bash: On Sunday, September 4th, after the morning worship, we will be going to Amazing Jake’s in Plano. Sign-up in the classrooms or in the foyer. Cost is $25 per person which includes food and attractions.

Final Thought: Dream big. There is little power in little plans. It is not the size of a man, but the size of his heart that matters. Proverbs 27:19 states as water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.

Weekly Update: 8/10/2011

Summer Youth Series: On Tuesday, Brown Street hosted the final SYS of the summer with over 500 in attendance. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a successful evening. A special thanks to Wendy Myers for heading up the dinner meal. Thanks to our bus drivers Harry Walden and Kevin Cooke and all the weekly parent sponsors.

Multi-Purpose Room: We had over 30 young people show up to play sardines last Thursday evening. Thursday, August 18th will be the next MPR from 6 -8:30 PM. Bring your dinner and a guest.

Family Game Night: On Sunday, August 7th, we had a FGN. Check out pictures and comments on our Facebook Wall “2471 Youth.” Colton Daugherty did a great job of bringing a message to over 60 people. Sunday, August 28th, following the evening service, will be the next FGN.

KFC Parents: KFC Camp-In will begin at 7 PM Friday, August 12th, through 9 AM Saturday, August 13th. Bring $5 to cover cost. Parents are welcome to attend.

The meeting scheduled for Sunday, August 21st for parents of KFC kids has been cancelled.

Check the youth page on www.cocbrownstreet.org and the church foyer for calendar of events through the month of October.

Back To School Youth Rally: On Sunday, August 14th, a youth rally will be held at the Italy Church of Christ at 6 PM. We are working on transportation to Italy. If you are interested, please contact the church office. A light supper will be provided.

Special Youth Devo: Will be held at the building starting at 3:30 PM -4:30 PM on Sunday, August 21st. Let’s have a great turnout as we start the school year.

Final Thought: Children spell “LOVE” . . . .T -I -M -E. Ephesians 5:15, 16 says to be wise, make the most of every opportunity you have for doing good.

Weekly Update: 8/3/2011

Multi-Purpose Room: Thursday, August 4th the MPR will be open from 6:00 -8:30 PM. Bring your dinner and a friend. We are going to play sardines.

Family Game Night: We want all families to attend FGN on Sunday, August 7th. We are going to play Minute to Win It. Teens vs. Parents. Bring finger foods. Colton Daugherty will lead a brief devo before family time.

Youth Group T-Shirts: Our “2471” youth group T-shirts have been ordered. They will be coming soon.

Summer Youth Series: Tuesday, August 9th, Brown Street will be hosting the final SYS of the summer. We expect a big crowd. We need volunteers to help. Sign-up sheets are in Bible classes. Start time is 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and listen to powerful singing and a devotional message.

KFC Camp-In: Begin at 7 PM Friday, August 12th through 9 AM Saturday, August 13th. Bring $5 to cover cost. Parents are welcome to attend.

Connection Opportunities: Click the youth page on www.cocbrownstreet.org for the calendar of events and youth activities. Share your thoughts on Facebook Wall at “2471 Youth.”

Final Thought: “I think the one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitution for paying attention.” Proverbs 1:5 says "a wise man will hear and increase in learning and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel."