We are very excited about camp this year and ready to take both the middle and high school students to Shenandoah Springs on Tuesday, June 19th.  We hope this week can spark great fellowship, discussion and spiritual growth in our student ministry. To check out our camp (Shenandoah Springs), visit their website.

Here are a few things that Chris would like everyone to be aware of.

1. Cell phone reception is limited.  If you cannot reach your student call the camp office at (540) 923-4300/4109.
2. We are traveling by two 15 passenger vans.
3. We will be taking a hike on the camp’s property at some point during the week.
4. Chris will be taking the high school boys out one night to sleep under the stars. Chaperones will be present.
5. Water activities will take place.
6. First Aid/Medication- The facility has a first aid station.  Also, all medications need to be turned in to the chaperones.

What to Wear:

Casual, comfortable clothes for the day: modest shorts/t-shirts

Swimwear:

-Guys: Swim trunks (no speedos)

-Girls: Modest one-piece swimsuits or tankinis covering stomach.

What NOT to Wear:

-Short shorts (all shorts go by the fingertip rule)

-Shorts, tops, skirts etc. that are too tight

-Any shirt that does not reach the pants

-T-shirts advertising immoral or distasteful designs

-Spaghetti strap tops

What to pack:

-Bible, notebook, pen

-Basic toiletry items (middle schoolers- brush your teeth!)

-Bath towels and wash rags

-Bring good shoes as we will be hiking

-Pillow and sleeping bag: The facility has mattresses but no sheets

-Spending money for 1 lunch on the way back and also camp store

What NOT to pack:

Any illegal or dangerous item (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, fireworks, weapons, etc.)

Cell phones are allowed but this is time for fellowship with others and God, please limit phone usage to your room and free time. We do allow iPods but the preceding rule applies to them as well.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday: Get to church at 11:30am (will not be stopping for food)

Check in at 2pm

Dinner begins at 5pm

Worship begins at 7pm

Share group at 9pm

In room at 11pm

Lights out at 12am

Wednesday-Friday:

Breakfast at 8:30am

Breakout session at 9:30am

Morning worship at 10:30am

Lunch at 12pm

Free Recreation from 1-2:30pm

Scheduled Recreation from 2:30-4:30pm

Dinner at 6pm

Worship at 7pm

Share group at 9pm

In room at 11pm

Lights out at 12am

Saturday:

Breakfast at 8:30

Worship at 10am

Check out at 11:30am

Will stop for lunch on the way home

Arrive around 3pm (ETA)

If you have any further questions call Chris Palmer at 804-796-6868, for emergencies call 804-216-1601.

Camp Chaperones:

Chris and Dee Palmer

Jonathan and Jennifer Perkinson

Vinny Ferraiolo

Diane Siner

Dates: June 26-30, 2012
Cost:
-Early Bird Registration: $215 (Register and pay deposit before May14th – Please check with the office to ensure that your account is paid for DNOW, otherwise, camp deposits will be used to pay the current balance and an additional payment will be needed to secure the Early Bird Pricing)
-Regular Registration: $250 (Register between May 14th and June 10th)
Where: Shenandoah Springs Campground
Who: Grades 6-12
Description: Students will stay in lodges in the rustic hills of Madison, Virginia. We will leave the church at 12:00pm on Tuesday, and arrive back at the church on Saturday afternoon around 3:00pm.

Spending money is not required for any of the events that students will participate in during the week, but there is a “General Store” with snacks, etc. if students would like to get some snacks throughout the week.

Besides the worship times during the week, students will be participating in recreation which consists of Capture the Flag, Swimming, Canoeing, Ropes Course, Hiking, Water Games, etc., as well as participate in free recreation time to swim, jump on the water trampoline, and shoot skeet. (kidding about the skeet shoot)

Please print the Ironbridge Code of Conduct and return signed to the office.

Please Click Here for the online application

Application will be available until April 1, 2012 so that families can pray, discuss, and decide if they would like to pursue this mission.

On Friday and Saturday nights, based on their grade level, guys will stay at a host home and study God’s Word together at the leading of one of the Vision team, and will also have some down time in order to simply hang out together building deeper friendships with each other. Likewise, girls will be led by a female leader from Vision and will enjoy the opportunity to study God’s Word and spend time with other girls from The Bridge.

This year, we are pleased to offer paintball games as a part of the weekend. Those who would rather have a less combative activity will be spending time at Swaders for a different activity option.

Cost: $50 for first registrant, $40 for second, $30 for third.

Here is our schedule:

IBC DNOW Schedule 2012

Friday

7:00 – 7:30pm – Check In

7:30 – 9:00pm – Rally #1

9:00pm – Leave for Host Homes/Small Group Time

Saturday

9:00am – Breakfast

10:00am – Small Group Time at Host Homes

12:00pm – Lunch

2:00pm – Paintball/Swaders

5:00pm – Dinner

6:00pm – Rally #2

8:00pm – Leave for Host Homes

Sunday

9:00am – Arrive at Church/Rally #3

10:30am – Worship

DNOW Theme – Code Orange

We will need a medical form filled out for your teen if you have not filled one out  yet. If you are not sure that you have filled out a paper, then we ask for you to check with the office to see if we have your information stored on our secure server.

Here is the link to the printable  medical release.

2012 True Love Waits Month

-Weekly discussion guides for families found on chrispalmer.me (released each Friday)

-Family Dinner (for 8th grade and older and their families): Saturday, Feb. 25th from 6-8pm. Details below:

$11/person. Please register by February 19^th (payment due with registration) Call office to register.

Dinner Buffet by Brocks: BBQ Pork and Grilled Chicken, Cole Slaw, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Steamed Vegetable Medley, Tea and Lemonade.

The purpose for this dinner is to explain the token ceremony, enjoy the fellowship of a meal together, complete Commitment Cards and receive a challenge from Pastor Chris.

-Purity Token Ceremony (for 8th grade and older and their families): Sunday, February 26, 10:30am

In preparation for our True Love Waits Weekend, the following resources are available to families:

1. A Ring Size Guide will be in The Bridge on February 5. This will assist anyone wishing to order a purity ring online. *The church is NOT taking orders for tokens, nor are we providing any tokens. The purchase of tokens is the responsibility of the family.

2. The following websites have tokens available for purchase: www.lifeway.com/tlw, www.silverringthing.com

Inclement Weather Dates: March 3 – 4, 2012

Updates can be found on our website, www.ironbridgeyouth.org or on our IBC Youth Facebook page.

Breakfast Workers: Pretty self-explanatory, I hope
Breakout Leaders: No prep necessary. Leaders can receive discussion questions in advance if they desire, or they can just show up and ask the questions that are assigned! Breakout begins at 10:40ish, and lasts for around 45 minutes. Leaders can help out once per month, or every month, depending on how often they choose. This is a great introductory level into the leadership of our student ministry.
Registration Table Workers: Assist in the checking in of students. Helps new students complete registration. Helps students register for baptism. Gives away/sells Bibles and other materials.

Wednesday Night:

Chaperones: monitor areas that students are hanging out. Ensures that students are acting appropriately and lovingly corrects them if needed. Great introduction into our small group ministry.
Café Workers: Self-explanatory. Great introductory role in the student ministry.
Small Group leaders: Provides high accountability during meeting and challenges students throughout the week to live for Christ through text msgs, FB, twitter, etc.
a. Small groups will consist of:
a. More indepth studies
b. Reports from students regarding their personal devotion time
c. Accountability questions
d. Prayer for each other
Outreach Workers: Provides transportation to and from outreach location if necessary. Serves as chaperone and worker during the scheduled outreach. Occurs monthly. Great introductory role in the students ministry.