FRX 2010 | Camp Baldwin
We couldn’t be more excited about this year’s Fall Retreat at Camp Baldwin on Oct. 8-10. For information on departure and arrival schedules, “What To Bring” lists, contact info, and camp rules you can click here to go our FRX Forms page.
Camp registration is now closed and we have nearly 200 people attending the retreat, making it one of the biggest weekends we’ve ever had. This is perfect because this retreat is going to launch our ministry into a new season of focus and vision. We have spent most of this year talking about and training on discipline, commitment, and the habits of a growing believer. This has been laying a foundation for what comes next. Our students are going to be challenged in a big way this weekend to begin praying about becoming a “community on mission” for the gospel.
We will also be having a BLAST together at our 80’s dance party, our mega-messy relay, and, in the tradition of fall retreats past, manball.
John Mark Harrison will be our Camp Speaker and there is no one better to use God’s Word to challenge our students to action. Bobby Smith will be leading our worship and we are thrilled to have such a talented group of musicians taking our students to God’s Throne to be transformed.
Please be in prayer for the students and adults in attendance, and if you have any questions at all, head to our contact page and shoot us a line!
Beach Day
This Thursday, June 17, we will be meeting out at Pensacola Beach for our first Beach Day! I was out at the beach this past weekend and I have never seen Pensacola Beach looking more beautiful.
We will meet at 10:00 at the parking lot directly across the street from Portofino. When you get over the toll bridge, go left at the light at Casino Beach and drive 3.7 miles. The parking lot will be on your right (see picture below). Transportation to and from the church will NOT be provided, so carpool, take a bus, plane, train, or longboard and meet us there (we’ll even reimburse your $1.00 toll when you get there)!
We will provide drinks and games, you bring a brown bag lunch and all of the other “beachy” stuff that you love. We will be packing it in and leaving at 2:00 so MAKE SURE that your ride is there on time to pick you up. This beach is NOT lifeguarded. There will be adult supervision (male and female) there for our group, but we are not trained lifeguards. We will, however, shut it down for our group and pack it in if the weather is bad or if surf conditions are questionable.
I hope you join us as we hang out in the sun, play in the waves, and fellowship together at Pensacola Beach this Thursday from 10:00 – 2:00!
Summer is Here!
Summer is upon us and big things are in store for Hillcrest Students!
We are putting the pedal to the metal this Summer and challenge the students at Hillcrest to make this time really count!
Life Groups will meet every Sunday morning – Middle School at 9:30 and High School at 11:00 in the student suite. These continue to be at the center of our ministry and if you are not connected to a Life Group then YOU ARE NOT CONNECTED! These small groups provide with an opportunity to grow alongside students your age and gender. In addition, the bulk of the opportunities to serve our community come out of our Life Groups as well. If you are not connected but you want to be, then contact us today!
Wednesday nights are going to look a little different. We will still open the Pier every week at 5:00 for food, games, and hang time. We will still kick off at 6:30 all together. The difference will be that at 6:45 we will bust out into small groups and you will spend your Wednesday nights this summer being trained in the basic spiritual disciplines of the Christian faith. We are calling it “Pier: Boot Camp”. We are having a special kick off at 6:00 out at Hillcrest Park on Wednesday, June 2nd (bring your swim trunks) and then launching into P:BC the next Wednesday, the 9th, in the Pier (do not bring your swim trunks). Bring your Bible, bring a journal or a notebook, and bring a desire to be whipped into shape for the sake of your King!
Sunday nights are going to be INTENSE! If you are a middle school student, then you will be spending your Sunday nights at a local home with a pool and a group of leaders who will be leading you through a time of Bible study (and marco polo). High School students will have the opportunity to participate in our first ever Student Leadership Training course. This is not for the weak of heart (or mind). There is a syllabus, quizzes, a paper, and guest lecturers. The standard will be set very high, but I know you guys are up for it! Both of these groups will be meeting each week (except July 4) from 6 to 8 starting June 13th! High School will be meeting in the Pier and location details for Middle Schoolers are coming really soon so stay tuned!
AND OF COURSE THERE’S THE BEACH! Every Thursday (starting June 10th) we will be meeting at a location out at Pensacola Beach just to throw the frisbee, eat hot dogs, play in the waves, and work on our tan! We will meet at 10 a.m. and be outta there at 3:00 p.m. Transportation will NOT be provided, so you need to arrange a drop off and pick up situation. We will be providing a map to the specific area of the beach in the days leading up to the 10th. We will not meet on June 24th due to VBS.
You can find a full calendar of Summer events here and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
I hope you will join us in STEPPING UP this summer and making your time out of school count for the Kingdom of God!
2010 FUGE Registration
OK, so here is what you need to know to get registered for Fuge 2010:
- Camp is for all graduated 6th-12th graders
- The total cost of camp is $299
- A $50 deposit is REQUIRED in order to secure your spot
- Space is limited so register quickly
- Registration cards are being handed out this Wednesday (April 14) at Pier
- We will not accept registrations and deposits until Sunday morning, April 18th
- A table will be set up in the Pier that morning and will be the only place we will accept registrations that morning
- There will be a required parents’ meeting for all camp attendees at 4:00 on Sunday, June 13th in the Pier
- For information on FUGE camps you can visit www.lifeway.com/fuge
- For more information on Ridgecrest Conference Center you can visit here
If you have any questions, click the contact tab in the navigation bar above or feel free to call Joyce Lewis in the church office at 476-2233.
Safe Harbor | BRING IT!
Safe Harbor is a wonderful agency in Pensacola that provides shelter, counseling, career training, and resources for women and their families facing untimely or crisis pregnancies.
Hillcrest Students have a unique and privileged opportunity to partner with Safe Harbor over the next 5 weeks to help provide the shelter with some needed items in order that they can continue serving the community. We have the honor of welcoming Dion McAlarney, Executive Director of Safe Harbor to the Pier this Wednesday, March 17 at 6:30. Dion will be sharing a little about Safe Harbor and then how we can help.
So that you can be preparing in advance, here is the list of items we will start collecting this week. I would LOVE to be able to provide Safe Harbor with everything that they need so let’s BRING IT Hillcrest!
- New Diaper Bags
- Baby Lotion
- Baby Shampoo
- Baby Wash
- Baby Towels and Washcloths
- Crib Sheets
- Formula
- Baby Wipes
- Pacifiers
- Bibs
- Large Diapers (sizes 3 & 4)
- Premature Clothes
- Thermometers
- Bottles
If you have any other questions then do not hesitate to leave a comment below or contact the student ministry through the contact form at the top of the page.
