tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5706379484184833051.post-71770052810509084262008-01-22T16:15:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:34:56.429-05:00<span style="font-size:85%;">Wow! Already quite a year to remember for me personally, but also, I'm so very much looking forward to the awesome year ahead for the youth group. <br /><br />On December 30th we kicked off this year's theme "My Youth Group" with one of our all-time best Lock-In's. We had 36 individuals in attendance and everyone had something to add to the evening/morning. Our theme this year is based on the recent idea of using only 3 words to convey your thought, emotion or even an event <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5s_jGBY18&amp;feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5s_jGBY18&amp;feature=related</a> . Our three words for 2008 is "MY YOUTH GROUP", with a real focus on making our youth group a personal thing. Time spent with friends, time spent in study/meditation on God's Word and time spent away from the group all meaning something personal. <br /><br />People came up with three words such as:<br />"Open Your Eyes", "Live, Love, Laugh", "Unity Means Strength" and "We Are Family". The list goes on, and others can be seen on the bulletin board in the hallway. <br /><br />We enjoyed hours of singing, playing games and enjoyed a breakfast before we left for the long day, having not had any sleep! <br /><br />This year promises to be a year to remember for a number of reasons, and we hope as we go forward this year, to update the blog on a more regular basis and have contributing writers to encourage you as you check in. We have 8 Seniors who will be missed, so we hope to be able to enjoy what little time we have together in a more meaningful way. <br /><br />Check out the photos from the Lock In and other photos below. </span>Darrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229107218005511576noreply@blogger.com