I love the Onion, its a satire news site which, as all good written satire, shows us a very possible reflection of who we are and what we are possible of. Disclaimer: the Onion is many times of a pg-13 rating, so I am not advocating for all their content being acceptable in my eyes, but it still is many times truth telling. This little gem comes from their mock television news coverage. If you ever wanted to stalk keep track of your kids with their help, just join into facebook.

Here is a little breakdown of upcoming NWG Choir dates. Also, there is a new NWG Choir facebook group. So if you are on facebook and some affiliation with the choir, join that.

from the desk of Alex Dunlap

• (Sun.)September 27 – no sing, rehearsal at 4:00
• (Mon.)September 28 – we sing TOMORROW night at spirit night, please be there by 6. we sing at 615
• (Sun.)October 4 – NEXT sunday, october 4, we DO sing at ALL THREE SERVICES, please be there.  we are CANCELLING REHEARSAL due to the pumpkin delivery. all hands on deck to help with unloading and setting up the pumpkin patch. we never have finished before 4, so that is why i am cancelling rehearsal that day.
• (Sun.)October 11 – fall break = no rehearsal, no singing. enjoy your break
• (Sun.)October 18 – we DO rehearse at 4
• (Sun.)October 25 – sing at 11:00 service, rehearsal at 4:00

If there are any questions, feel free to post ‘em!

I will say that there is also included within the calendar on this site.

this week in eNewsletter. check this if you want to get our email newsletter.

• Eikon: We are pleased to bring back our multi-generational spirituality and arts exploration Eikon. This year we will have meeting throughout the year on Wednesday evenings. Eikon, Photography, Improv, Writing & Visual Arts. I’m excited to start back our Writing group with a friend and published author Matthew Paul Turner is going to come and share his experience and knowledge with us during the month of August. His most recent book is called “Churched” and it is a funny and poignant memoir of his early childhood growing up in a fundamentalist church environment. He is excited to be with us. Also back for another season is our Improv, Photography, and Visual Arts group. Eikon will be on Wednesday evenings from 630pm till 730pm in conjunction with WNT options. Groups are open to all ages and experiences, just come. We will meet on the 3rd floor youth lounge area follow signs.
• Eikon Arts & Writing start tonight, Improv & Photog will start up next week.
• Newly Minted 7th Graders Pool Party: is this Sunday at the Privitera’s home from 2-4. This is just for our 7th graders to reconnect & have some fun together. We will do a shuttle a little before 4 for those going to NWG Choir.
• NWG Choir: Is back & rehearsal is this week at 4pm. Don’t Miss!
• Parents Meeting: We will have our first Parents Meeting of the academic year this Sunday from 4:10-5pm. We will go over Calendar Items, Permission Forms, Getting Involved, etc. These meetings are packed with info & really quick. So be seated & ready at 4:10pm in the Youth Area. You are welcome to stay and hang for snack supper.
• Fall Camping Retreat: We are heading into the woods & into the water for this years camping retreat. Check the new youth site I’ve been working on for more details.
• Youth & Youth Leader Training: We have our second installment of our leadership trainings August 24th from 530-730pm. This is for those who are Drive Group leaders (student & adults alike) and Coffeehouse or Eikon group leaders. Dinner is provided, you bring the conversation & learning
• Do you want to help with CoffeeHouse worship or other shows? I’m looking for a few good people to teach how to do the video, projection, and what I know of sound & light board. Talk to me!
• I hope everyone enjoyed the music & ministry of Holly Cormier this past Sunday at CoffeeHouse. Check out her site, youtube & facebook, to support a fellow young person.
• I don’t know about you, but this has to be the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. Make sure you double check your math, physics, and weather before you get any ideas for yourself.