Category Archives: Youth

Youth Spring Break Retreat

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April 11-14
Fort Caswell
Oak Island, NC

Our youth group is going to the beach for 3 days during spring break for a great retreat of fun, food, and merriment (how many times have you seen THAT word used in a sentence)! We will be staying at Caswell for three nights.

What will we be doing?
We will be doing it all—going to Myrtle Beach, doing missions work, shopping, eating out, hanging out on the beach, doing some Bible studies, playing games, and having some free time.

What is Caswell?
This is one of our favorite places to go and be together as a youth group.  It has been a little while since we went but it is right up there with Garden City!  This camp is located 30 minutes south of Wilmington across the intercoastal waterway from Southport, NC.  1000s of teenagers go to camp there ever summer.  It is right on the water and a great place to spend a few days.  The bottom line – we will be at the beach for Spring Break!!

Register today!
The cost is $185 ($160 for additional youth from the same family). Friends are welcome to join us! Sign-ups are going on now. Your deposit of $50, which is non-refundable, must be turned in by this date. You can even use our online registration feature and pay by credit card.  Go here to register online. The balance will be due on April 6. Get your deposit in now so you will not miss this great event! Make sure you are not the only one staying in Winston for Spring Break! Sign-up today!

Important Downloads
Here are two documents for our trip:

Help us serve our community this fall

Children, College, Family Ministry, Missions, Parents, Youth

Two Great Fall Service Project Opportunities

There are two great opportunities we have to serve our local community and the world.  Check out these fun service projects coming up this fall!

Fall Family Festival
October 31, 4-6 PM

The Fall Family Festival is one of the important days around here.  Our Family Ministry Team is excited to invite the entire church to help us make this year’s community outreach so much fun. We are making some adjustments this year to make sure the event is safe and fun for everyone.  There are three ways you can help us! We want to provide our community a safe place and we appreciate  your help!

First, we need your trunks! Our “Trunk or Treat” will be hosted in our parking lot and we need decorated car trunks for kids to visit.  The trunks can be decorated with any child-centric theme like video games, cartoon characters, biblical themes, etc.  The children will visit these cars to receive candy.  Games are not needed this year.  Just fun decorations and candy!  We need individuals, couples, families, Sunday School classes, mission groups, etc. to sign up for a trunk. If you can help provide a trunk, call Jeff or email him.

Next, we need candy!  If you are unable to provide a trunk, we certainly could use bags of candy!  A collection box is available now in the hallway outside of Smith Hall.

Third, we need help on the day of the event.  Greeters, parking lot attendants, etc.  There are several jobs to make the event happen. These are simple volunteer tasks that help our guests feel welcome. If you are available to volunteer at the FFF, call Jeff or email him.

Operation Christmas Child Collection
through November 3

Our church is working together on this year’s Operation Christmas Child, a ministry effort to share the joy of Christmas with children around the world. The entire church will be making gift boxes on Wednesday, November 3. We need donated items to go in the shoeboxes. These donations will be collected during the month of October. Donation boxes are in the hallway outside Smith Hall.  Check out this list of suggested items needed for donation.

Treetop Adventures, June 22

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

Everyone is invited to a new event at Asheville Treetops Adventures Park in Asheville, NC. This is an aerial challenge course in the trees that has over 77 unique climbing, rolling, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles tucked into a wooded park for ages 4 and over. These challenge elements are divided into 7 different aerial adventure trails ranging from beginner to challenging levels.  There are several elements that are representative of the activities you can do in North Carolina including a sky kayak, a parkway tunnel, a snowboard in the sky, swinging hula hoops, bumper boats and a zip hang glider, all in the trees that make this a “Truly Asheville Adventure.”

We head to Asheville on June 22.  The bus leaves at 8:30 AM.  People of every age, from 4 to 104, are invited to spend the day with us in the treetops.  Please note that children ages 4-6 must have a parent that climbs with them.  Friends are always welcome.  Cost is $30 per person.  If you would like to participate in this fun day, you can RSVP through Realm or by calling or emailing Matt.

We are so excited for Treetops Adventure and we can’t wait to see you up in the trees!

Family Missions Day, June 26

Children, College, Family Ministry, Missions, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

One of the things we love to do together is serve.  When we are the hands of feet of Jesus, there is a connection which is made between our community and our Creator.  So we have scheduled a simple service project for kids, teens, and adults of every age to complete together.  We call it our “Family Missions Day”!

We are partnering with the Shepherd Center to help complete these projects. There is no cost and we have different jobs available for everyone, regardless of skill or experience.  We will be doing things like yard work, simple repairs around the house, and similar jobs that we can complete in a short time.

We need you to sign up and tell us what jobs you are willing to do.  The deadline is June 9.  Sign up on Realm or send us an email.  When we have a good number of participants, we will send out specific project details including location, tools needed, etc.

So get your family, your neighbor, and your friends to join us for this event. It is going to be great to serve with you!

Help celebrate our gentlemen this Sunday

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

Fathers Day Promo from College Park Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Everyone is invited to help us get ready for Father’s Day this coming Sunday, June 21! We want to remember and honor all the incredible men who have made a difference in our lives. Here is how we can work together and make it a special day!

We would like to get pictures for every man in your life – dad, granddad, uncle, teacher, prayer partner, friend, etc. Send us your best picture for each special person and we will compile the best ones into a video for this coming Sunday’s worship service. Maybe it’s a picture of you and them on vacation or playing or laughing together. Maybe it’s a picture you love to see when you go home for Christmas. Just let it be a picture that shares the love you have for them.

Send the picture by email by Thursday, June 18 at Noon. If the picture is not on your phone or some other digital format, that is no problem. Just reach out to Jeff by phone or email and we are happy to help you out.

Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for helping us out!

Mother’s Day Celebration 2020

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

Mother’s Day Celebration from College Park Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Thank you to every special lady who has helped nurture and raise us in the love of Christ. We thank God for you.

Philippians 1:3-4
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.

Credits:
– Readings are all from NIrV
– Special thanks to Reece, Lilly, Jake, Ashley, Dylan, Kylie, Ben, and Bodie! Thanks for reading scripture for us. You were great!
– “Beautiful Memories” written by BaumannMusic

Help celebrate our ladies this Sunday

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

Mothers Day Celebration Promo from College Park Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Everyone is invited to help us get ready for Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, May 10! We want to remember and honor all the incredible ladies who have made a difference in our lives.  Here is how we can work together and make it a special day!

We would like to get pictures for every lady in your life – mom, grandma, aunt, teacher, prayer partner, friend, etc.  Send us your best picture for each special person and we will compile the best ones into a video for this coming Sunday’s worship service.  Maybe it’s a picture of you and them on vacation or cooking or laughing together.  Maybe it’s a picture you love to see when you go home for Christmas.  Just let it be a picture that shares the love you have for them.

Send the picture by email by Thursday, May 7 at Noon. If the picture is not on your phone or some other digital format, that is no problem.  Just reach out to Jeff by phone or email and we are happy to help you out.

Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for helping us out!

A New Family Easter Experience is coming

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

You don’t have to skip an Easter experience with your family this year! Easter Jam is a digital experience including engaging games, uplifting music, creative storytelling, and follow up discussion questions every family member will enjoy. Download it FREE today!  Everything you need is below! #EasterJam2020

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Help us tell the story of Easter

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

Easter Promo from College Park Baptist Church on Vimeo.

This is the main event – Holy Week!

It is the time we remember and celebrate all the critical moments which define us as followers of Christ.  We will not be able to join together face-to-face in worship this week, but we still have a chance to tell the story.

So here is our challenge this week – how will you tell the story that Jesus is alive after taking on our sin and death?  It is the greatest news ever and we are called to share it with everyone.  This is something for every age and generation – child, student, adult.

  • Can you decorate your home? Your front door, your porch, your sidewalk?
  • Can you write something – a poem, a song, a note to a neighbor?
  • Can you call someone – a family member, a friend, someone living on their own?
  • Can you create something beautiful – with chalk, pencil, a keyboard, or a device?
  • Can you reach out to someone working through this pandemic at the risk of their own health?
How will you tell the story of God’s love and who will you tell?

We would like to see you making a difference.  Spend time in prayer, asking God how He can use your gifts and interest to share the truth of God’s love.  Then take a picture or a video of you doing whatever you are doing to tell the story of Easter.  If you write something and can share it, send that as well.  We will use what you send to make a video for our Easter service.  This is a perfect project for people of every age – moms, dads, preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, college students, big brothers, big sisters, prayer partners, grandmas, grandpas, anybody!

The Palm Sunday video was so powerful and it was well represented across the generations.  We would love to see even more participation this time.

Once you are done, send it to me by email – by Thursday, April 9 at Noon. Thanks for helping us out! Let us know if you have any questions!

Our Palm Sunday Celebration Video

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

Palm Sunday Celebration Video from College Park Baptist Church on Vimeo.

We loved seeing all of our church family celebrate Palm Sunday together. Thanks to everyone who made this possible by sending in your pictures and videos!

“Hosanna” words & music by Brooke Ligertwood
© 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia
CCLI License No. 4785835

Stock Video of Palm Branches Waving
ID 77983758 © MValery | Dreamstime.com

 

Help us get ready for Palm Sunday!

Children, College, Family Ministry, Parents, Senior Adults, Youth

College Park – Palm Sunday Promo from College Park Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Everyone is invited to help us get ready for Palm Sunday! When Jesus came into Jerusalem, the people yelled “hosanna” and waved palm branches as a celebration because they were excited to see Jesus.

We want you to do the same thing.

Find some kind of beautiful branch, flower, or even a coloring sheet – thanks SundaySchoolKids.com!

Then take a picture or a video of you or your family waving it in the air, saying “Hosanna” just like in the Bible story. We will take the pictures and videos and out it into our Palm Sunday service on April 5. This is a perfect project for people of every age – moms, dads, preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, college students, big brothers, big sisters, grandmas, grandpas, anybody!

Send it to Jeff by email – by Thursday, April 2 at Noon. Thanks for helping us out! Let us know if you have any questions!

Youth DiscipleNow is coming March 13

Uncategorized, Youth

Youth DiscipleNow Retreat
March 13-15
Register here

DNow is a new event for us.  It is an in-town weekend retreat designed to help middle school and high school students connect with God and grow in their relationship with Him. We do this by focusing on worship, Bible study, and a large group service project. Last year, three of our local churches took part in a joint DNow as a test run for a new collaborative Spring PMBA event. This year, College Park will join in that partnership.

When is DNow?
DNow Weekend begins on Friday, March 13 and ends after Sunday School on March 15.

How much does DNow Cost?
$50 per youth. Cost covers all sessions, DNow shirt, service project supplies, Saturday Late Night hangout event, lunch on Saturday, and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights.  You can register here.

Where is DNow?
Our large group sessions and meals will be hosted by FBC Stanleyville. On Saturday we will be going out into the community to partner with other PMBA ministries for large scale service projects all over Winston Salem. Saturday night, our late night event will be at a local attraction in the Winston Salem/Greensboro area.

Where do we stay during the weekend?
We are in need of Host Homes where students sleep and have their small group Bible studies during DNow weekend. We need homes which hold 4 youth or more.  There will be one or more homes for boys and one or more for girls.  The host homes will need to provide a place for students to sleep, do their small group study, and provide a simple breakfast both mornings.

What is the schedule for the weekend?
Check out what we will be doing right here!

What should the parents now about our DNow?
There is a special letter just for parents that will provide all the important information.  You can get it here!

Youth going Snow Tubing!

Youth

Youth Snow Tubing
January 23
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hawksnest Snow Tubing Park
Seven Devils, NC

The youth are headed to Hawksnest Snow Tubing park near Boone!  We will have almost four hours of tubing.  Cost for the trip is $35 per person.  You can register here.  Every participant, youth and chaperone, must complete a release form for Hawksnest.  Also, all youth must have a current annual permission form on file.

Schedule:

  • Meet at church – 7:00 AM
  • Back at church – 5:00 PM

Please bring lunch and drink.  There are things to buy for lunch but it is just as easy to bring lunch.  Make sure to bring money if you don’t bring lunch. We will make sure there is a cooler available. There will be a snack bar available as well.

We will leave no later than 7:15.  Please be here on time so we can get to Hawksnest quickly.

Let me know if you have any questions!

2020 Junior Senior Retreat is here!

Uncategorized, Youth

Junior Senior Leadership Retreat
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
January 18-20, 2020

We are excited to announce that this year’s Junior/Senior Leadership Retreat is being held in Gatlinburg on January 18-20. We will leave after all the basketball games are over on that Saturday and we will return just before dinner on Monday. The cost for the retreat is $110. This includes all leadership sessions, food, lodging, etc.

If you are interested in going, you must see Jeff for a short interview by January 8. Without this interview, you will not be eligible to go. Full payment for the trip will be due January 12. Contact Jeff with questions.  Register right here.

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Carrigan Farms – July 3, 3:00-10:00 PM

It is a church-wide summer adventure! 

Everyone is invited to an afternoon swim party, cookout and church fellowship. Carrigan Farms is the perfect location for this summer adventure fit for every age!

This includes an incredible cookout, unique swimming location, and fun times for all.  Check out all the fun we will have at Carrigan Farms!

Cost is $10 per person, family max of $20.  Pay at church or online!