BLAZE MEETING

The Mountain Youth Ministries

December 14, 2008

Attendees:  Melissa Harris, Caleb Moen, Christian Mims, John Forbus & Cathy Rogers

Open in prayer  at 4:05 pm

T-Shirt Update – Cathy stated that the new shirts are in, they are available for pick up.  Those who have not paid will have until Jan 11 to pay & pick up shirt for the shirt to be held for them.  There are 10 xtra shirts available for the youth to purchase if they did not pre-order.

Youth Room update – Harry Anderson was not in attendance however, Cathy brought the group up to date with the additional cost to add the rail at the top for greater safety.  It has been approved by the building committee to incur the additional $300 expense.

Calendar Planning – Cathy Rogers

Super Bowl Party – Feb 1 .  Caleb will contact Jay Johnston to ask if he will host at his home.

Cupid Shoot “fun”raiser Sun, Feb 15, Melissa will coordinate and will ask Rachel to assist her.

Senior Party – It was decided to hold a brunch during the Sunday School hour on Senior Sunday.

80/80 Club – weekend date set for July 17

Mission Trip – discussed expense of trip to PCB vs Galveston and the need for assistance in Galveston.    Tentative date set for week of June 29

Youth Madness Week – date set for week of July 19

Fall Kick off party set for Aug 24 with 80/80 points counting beginning the first Sunday after Labor Day in September.

New Business:

Mother’s Day fundraiser discussed.  In the past we have purchased red roses from Sam’s Club and sold them for Mother’s Day.  It has brought in about $250 for the fundraiser, however, it has very little participation by the youth.  There is a concern for the ability to get the roses at a discount rate to make a profit for the fundraiser in 2009 due to the economy.

Trunk or Treat:  Is this something another ministry is considering for 2009 or perhaps as a church wide fall festival?  With greater visibility from the street & Kroger plus the bonus of Halloween falling on a Saturday, bounce houses, carnival games and trunk or treating could occur and end by 8pm to allow for other parties and trick or treating in the neighborhoods for younger kids.

• Meeting was closed in Prayer at 5:10 pm.