Willamette Students
Middle School
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
Wild Waves pictures!
Aug 26th
Our Wild Waves trip was a success! Check out some photos here on our flickr page.
Next up: Boat Day!
Hot August happenings
Jul 28th
August ‘09 is a hot month, with some great ways for kids to get connected.
- Sunday the 9th we will be serving at The Table (food ministry), during the 10:45am worship service, and share together the lunch we prepared for those in need (10:45am-1pm). Parents invited to serve with us!
- Tuesday, August 11th we are venturing up to Wild Waves (leaving 6:30am, getting back late night, with sleepover back at WCC).
- Friday, August 14th is the 789 Jam on the Hill, an outreach to 7th-9th graders in West Linn — 7:30-10:30pm.
Wild Waves: the 411 on our 8/11 trip
Jul 17th
On Tuesday, August 11th we will have a day trip up north to Wild Waves theme park. {Already signed up? See the finalized details.}
Students will be joined by our awesome leaders, and this fun-packed day will be the right time to discuss life issues, hearing the students’ heart.
- We’ll leave early in the morning (6:30am), and get back in the late evening.
- Most students will want to stay overnight Tuesday night at the WCC building, so we’ve planned a sleepover, with breakfast on Weds morning
- Bring a sack lunch, perhaps some healthy snacks — but we’ll grab dinner as a group
- Cost: $40
Sign-up here …
(Signing up on the form does not commit a student to going; let us know your interest!)
Parents Night // July 22nd
Jul 6th
6:30-8:30pm on Weds night 7/22
Share Dinner, Ideas + Q&A
The Youth Staff (Leaders) will be on-hand to join in the discussion
All parents of jr. high and high school students are invited. RSVP to jeff@willamettechurch.com
(The high school group will still meet that week, at the same time, starting at the normal time of 7pm)
