The informational meeting for Bike Trip 2010 will be Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 PM at the church.
You can go back and relive last summer’s bike trip here: 2009 Bike Trip Blog
You can get more information and RSVP via Facebook here: 2010 Bike Trip Informational Meeting
Great video for ya, and a good reminder that there’s a spiritual battle we’re all a part of. Check it out. Definitely watch it full screen.
Yes, kiddies, it’s coming soon. WINTER BLAST 2010! Below you can download a brochure, print 20 copies, and put them anywhere your parents might see them, hoping they’ll sign you up for Winter Blast! — Or you could just take it to them and ask if you can go. (AND YES, YOU WANT TO GO!!!) We’ll be at Camp Michawana in Hastings, Michigan this year. (We’ve been there a few times, including 2007 and 2008. 2007 being the year Julie went down the tubing run on her face… literally!) The cost is $85 and includes a t-shirt. If there’s more than one of you in your family going, the second one is only $65. We hope every single one of you will sign up and join us for Winter Blast this year! DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010!!!
(BTW — Tom Speicher is teaching again this year! He’ll be giving biblical instruction on some of the big struggles all teenagers face including inadequacy, shame, and temptation, just to name a few. It’ll be powerful.)
Hey! For all you Salt Co. Alumni out there (i.e. you were in Salt Co., but have since graduated high school), here’s a reminder about the upcoming annual Alumni Ski Retreat! The dates are Monday, Dec. 21 to Wednesday, Dec. 23 We’ll be going to Caberfae Ski Resort again this year in Cadillac, Michigan. It’s a great place to ski!
Each day we’ll spend some time in the morning and evening studying God’s Word together, and the rest of the day skiing! It’ll be a blast and we hope many of you can join us again this year. This retreat is VERY laid back in nature, and it’s primary purpose is for us to reconnect with one another and encourage one another in our relationships with Jesus.
We were perfecting our new look for the slopes.
HOW MUCH IS IT THIS YEAR?
The cost is $120 and includes lodging, meals, and your lift tickets for 3 days. Not included, however, is ski rental. You are welcome, though, to bring your own skis or snowboard. You should also plan to bring some spending money for extra food in the lodge, and other incidentals.
WHAT TO BRING:
To get officially signed up to join us, contact Pastor Josh. Hope to see you all soon, have fun with finals!!!
Julie and Sarah went down this slope last year. But not the way most people do...
All activities have been cancelled for tonight (Wednesday, December 9, 2009) due to the weather. This includes J-BOX (middle school), Salt Co. House Groups (high school), and Heart & Soul (children’s ministry).
Just wanted to post a quick note concerning our winter weather cancelation policy for Salt Co. events (J-BOX, House Groups, etc.). This post will explain our decision process and how we will communicate cancellations.
How We Determine Weather Cancellations
How We Will Communicate Weather Cancellations
If you have any questions, you can always call the church office at 574-658-9161.
Pastor Josh preached on Luke 1:5-25 during the regular church service this weekend. Our Advent series this year is “Finding Hope in the Midst of Change”. It was the first Sunday of Advent and Josh looked at the experience of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and finding hope in the midst of the unknown. Posted below are his teaching notes.
Read up on all the Salt Co. news you need to know in this weeks edition of The Salty Dog.
We were busy on Thanksgiving this year. Thought you’d like an update on the winners of both the very unofficial “Manly Man’s Nite” Halo Tournament, and the 7th Annual Turkey Bowl.
Over 80 people showed up to the Steeleyard Family Stadium for Turkey Bowl VII, 60-65 who actually played football with us. We had 8 teams this year, and one champion, pictured below. Two members of the team were missing for the photo.
On Wednesday night the college guys carried on the Manly Man Halo Tourney. 32+ guys showed up and spent the night at the Steele’s house and had a massive all-night Halo tournament. The winners are pictured below.
If you missed out on the Turkey Day festivities this year, we hope you’ll be a part of them in the future! And either way, we hope you had a great Thanksgiving. And if you haven’t yet, Thanksgiving is a great day to memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18!
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
We’re in the midst of a teaching series in Salt Co. called “David: How God Makes a King”. For the course of the next 9 months we’ll be jumping in and out of this series, 3 & 4 weeks at a time to study the life of David in 1 and 2 Samuel. Our heart is that God might develop in you a heart like David’s that seeks fully after Jesus. Each week we’ll post the teaching notes here at thesaltcompany.com.
Today we looked at the effects of jealousy in Saul’s life as he became fiercely jealous of David.
If you want to learn more, join us for Salt Co. on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM!
