Willamette Students
Middle School
PARENTEEN // Apr 23rd
Mar 17th
For any parent who wants to parent well and understand their teen, check out PARENTEEN PORTLAND
- April 23rd, 7:00 to 9:30pm
- with Dr. Chap Clark
- Learn more
Have you ever wondered how your teenager’s spiritual journey is developing in the midst of this fragmented culture? Do you wonder what role you can play? Keynote speaker Dr. Chap Clark will talk with parents about what biblical discipleship looks like in our homes, and how parents with authentic faith have the best chance of leading their children into a lifetime of commitment to God and His kingdom work. You will come away from this evening with a fresh look at parenting teens and pre-teens.
A snapshot:
Lessons with Luke!
Mar 1st
Hey all, Luke here.
Wanted to let you know I’m available for music lessons Mondays after school at the church office.
I teach:
- guitar
- drums
- piano
Shoot me an email at ldsimp@gmail.com if you’re interested.
March 14: Potluck in the Park (postponed, but serve in another way on 3/13)
Feb 25th
Join other parents and students for Potluck in the Park on Sunday, March 14th, from 2:30-6:00pm.
UPDATE: We recently received word recently that we must postpone partnering with Potluck in the Park until mid/late April (likely 4/18 or 4/25).
In the meantime, join an all-church serving opportunity on March 13th, Saturday morning (9am-Noon), serving with our hands at Marshall High School in the downtrodden Lents neighborhood of Portland. Details here.
Sorry for the switch on you — we desire to create avenues for people to experience serving as a family.
Parents Night, Feb. 24th
Feb 14th
We are looking forward to the upcoming quarterly Parents Night, for parents of middle and high schoolers.
Date: Wednesday, February 24th
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Willamette Christian Church Lobby (front entry)
The High School group will meet from 7:00-9:00pm in Phase II, as we do weekly.
No need to RSVP (unless you want to) — just come and bring other parents too.
Snow Day!
Jan 26th
Monday, Feb. 15th (8:30am-8pm)
-At Mt. Hood
- sign-up here
- cost: $20
UPDATE:
We look forward to the Middle School Snow Day tomorrow. We’ll meet at 8:30am in the WCC parking lot (in front of the Student Center/Phase II).
What to bring:
- snow clothing
- a set of dry clothes
- a sack lunch
- and swimwear (as a contingency plan: if we learn that the snow has melted, we will head to the local waterpark.)
Dinner will be pizza (provided), and hot cocoa is in the mix as well. We plan to be back by 7pm.
Payment is $20 (cash or check payable to WCC).
The medical release form is available to fill out in one of two ways:
- WCC Medical Release form [PDF] | or via online form (spans Sept-Aug each year)
NO Middle School group – December 27th
Dec 9th
WCC Student Ministries has decided to take a break from Middle School group during the week of Christmas, Dec. 27th. Our desire is to have families Worship together during the Holiday.
Middle School group will resume the following week, January 3rd.
Have a great Christmas!
789 Jam this Friday, Dec. 11th (canceled)
Dec 9th
UPDATE: Due to potential inclement weather, the 789JAM this Friday has been canceled.
The next 789 JAM is this Friday, January 22nd from 7:30 – 10:00 (weather permitting). Tell all your friends!
ALL 6th – 9th grade students are welcome – not just those who attend West Linn or Wilsonville schools. DON’T FORGET YOUR SCHOOL ID – IT’S REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION! You’ll also need to show it to get the new 789 JAM photo ID, which will give you a $2 discount off the $10 admission at all future dances. Fill out the ID card application here, then have your photo taken at the event and you can pick your card up at the next dance you attend.
Now that it’s getting dark so early, please stay safe! When you’re being dropped off, stay in the car until you reach the front of the line at the building entrance, and remind your chauffeur that they’re required to come inside at the end of the dance to pick you up. See you on the 11th!
Christmas Party!
Dec 4th
It’s Christmas Time! And on December 20th, we’re having a Christmas Party at our normal Sunday service time.
-Where: WCC Middle School Room
-When: 11 am
-Bring: A gift for the Gift Exchange (MUST be $5 or less, bring it UNWRAPPED)
See you there!
Welcome Kenny + Kimberly
Sep 17th
Kenny Stone officially began as our new Youth Pastor this Monday, and we are deeply enthusiastic about his joining our leadership team. What an awesome team God has brought together to reach this community for Christ.
This Friday night, 9/18 @ 5:30 pm is a Welcome Party for Kenny and Kimberly.
We’ll meet at 3403 Barrington in West Linn.
All students—middle school & high school—and their parents are invited, along with the youth leaders.
Come hungry! Plus bring a swimsuit and towel—the pool is heated to 88 degrees! There’s a hot tub and plenty to do. Bring the whole family!
More about Kenny & Kimberly:
Kenny and his wife Kimberly are natives of the Pacific Northwest, with a heart for our community and a love for the people of Willamette. Their experience in youth ministry and relational passion combine for a great addition to our church family. They love students! (What’s more: students love them!) Their proven character, integrity and humility couple with enthusiasm for life and for people. In short, Kenny is energetic and full of passion for the Gospel and youth.
As Youth Pastor, Kenny is the primary leader of all middle and high school youth programs. His role is to connect students, mobilize volunteers and involve parents. His passion aligns with ours for a family-integrated and team-approach to ministry. How awesome it is to see parents and leaders working together, toward the goal of seeing every student become a life-long follower of Jesus. Kenny’s passion is clearly the Gospel, with a missional emphasis: serving, listening and speaking with love. Students will be challenged to serve the community and learn how to share Christ with their friends and classmates.
The youth team now adds another layer of leadership with the addition of Kenny. Creative Director Aaron Sternke shares a passion for worship with the high schoolers. Our interns and volunteers dedicate many hours to meeting, teaching, discipling and doing life with the youth, and will continue to do so. We want to rally around Kenny and continue our team approach. The volunteers are “all in,” making for a vibrant, relational youth ministry. We are excited to add another leader as we reach this community for Christ.
Also, we greatly value all of you parents and want to communicate well. So, another Parents Night is being planed for October. Stay tuned for that. We welcome your input on the best venue. Perhaps a Sunday lunch? A Weds evening? Email students@willamettechurch.com with a response.
Boat Day 9/13
Aug 31st
Sunday Sept. 13th is Boat Day for all middle schoolers (6th-8th grades)
- An afternoon of boating, tubing, fun on the shore
- We’ll hop in cars at 12:40pm on Sunday after the 11am service
- Launching spot: Hebb Park or Willamette Park
- Arrive back at WCC by 5:00pm
- cost: $5 (incl. lunch)
- What to bring? Swimsuit (1-piece), towel, sandals, sunscreen
Sign-up here!
Also, there are two options for completing a Medical Release:
- Download and print PDF
- OR, use the new Online Release
(These releases extend through August 2010. Those who went on the most recent trip to Wild Waves have the appropriate forms.)
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Please bring $5 payment on 9/13, either cash or via check. (Or mail to Willamette Christian Church, 3153 S. Brandywine Dr., West Linn, OR 97068.)
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See your student on Sunday, Sept 13th! We will carpool to the river after Sunday morning worship that day. Please let us know if you are able to help with the carpooling, or if you have a skiboat to bring.
students@willamettechurch.com
