We’re really sad to say that the weather is going to keep us from delivering cookies today. There’s a weather advisory that says the worst of the snow and ice are going to be arriving around the time that we were planning on being out and about. Sad day. Anyway, we’ll try again tomorrow after school. If you can join us we’ll be meeting at the same place, in the foyer at Chapel Rock, to begin our journey that will take us all over the west side spreading a little holiday cheer.

This past week, we looked as ways that God is at work reconciling broken people to himself through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5 calls us to join him as we speak and live out the message and ministry of reconciliation. How are you participating with God in His ministry of reconciliation today, and each day of your life? If you didn’t get a chance to be with us at The Vine this past weekend, or if you were with us at the National Missionary Convention and missed it, you can check out the video on the media player section of the youth web page, or click here do go directly there.

Hey there… looking for a way to serve as a family this Christmas? Pick up a packing list and brochure in the Chapel for Operation Christmas Child this weekend. The collection center starts on November 14th and ends on November 22nd. Check out the video below for a fun demonstration!

For more information, visit http://www.chapelrock.org/#/outreach.

Every year on this particular night (or the one before, depending on which neighborhood you live in) families leave their houses and take their children door-to-door for the old tradition of “Trick or Treat.” Since this is one of the few times a year where families and neighbors leave their homes and interact with one another, we thought instead of having evening programs tonight, what better way to love our community and neighborhoods than staying home and meeting our neighbors? So students, if you are at home tonight helping your parents pass out candy, remember that you are a LIGHT in your community!

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This past weekend at Jr. High Journey was a great look at Philippians 2 and how as followers of Jesus we are called to 1 HEARTBEAT in CHRIST, in LOVE, in COMFORT and in PURPOSE. The pics are from our afternoon scavenger hunt that took us all over the campus of Anderson University. Thanks to Kerri Phillips for letting all of us cram into her dorm room!

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CRYM had a blast last night at the annual fall hayride. After being dropped off in rural Indiana, eating cheesy potatoes & s’mores, lots of laughing and one flat tire later, I think it’s safe to say that all of us got to experience fall at its finest last night. Thanks to the Reitzel family for all of their hospitality. Enjoy the slideshow and pass the apple cider!

Don’t miss the Fall Hayride this weekend at The Reitzel Farm. We’ll meet up to leave the church at 4 PM and we’ll have everyone back to the front door of the church by 9:30 PM. We’re asking students to bring a bag of chips, cookies or a side. We’ll provide the burgers and dogs.

Be sure to dress accordingly. It could get a little chilly.

Last Friday night, mothers and daughters (and some special guests) joined together for a group date. Anytime we can get mothers and daughters in the same room talking, laughing, and just having fun together is a good time! Last Friday was certainly no exception to that. Thanks to all who came and participated. Can’t wait to have another date!