Five17 High School Ministries
Rick Nylund
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"
(Second Corinthians Five17)
What an incredible summer we have had in Five17! It seems like we spent the entire summer on some sort of body of water. From Broom Hockey on the Ice to the Capitola Beach to Wakeboarding on the Delta to our summer finale, Whitewater Rafting Trip, it’s been a great time to make new friends and enjoy God’s amazing creation. One highlight for me was sitting under those amazing stars at our American River campground as Ryan Richey and Danny Butler led us in worship for the first time!
As we look ahead to the next school year, there are some specific goals we have in mind for Five17. While small groups have always been a core value for student ministries, this year we really want to see every student part of a consistent small group. In order to improve our small group experience we are going to modify our Thursday night format after meeting at our normal time in September.
Beginning in October, students who commit to joining a small group will go directly to their group’s host home at 6pm. Then those students who wish to engage with the whole group for worship and games will then meet at the CCC Office (transportation provided) from 8-9pm (pick-up will then be at 9pm at the Office). We really believe this new format will improve the consistency, depth and value to being in a small group while still experiencing worship and fellowship together as the Five17 family!
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We are looking forward to another amazing year in Five17 as we welcome a new freshmen class into our fold: The Class of 2010!
We are blessed to have some wonderful additions to our Ministry Staff this year in Nichole Diehl, Andrea Terwillger, Roberta Snow, Jackie Ferguson & Rod de la Sotta! Returning to our incredible team are: Donna Richey, Jenn Bukowinski, Liza & Courtny Cota, Chip Bishop, Roland Engle, & Ed Cleland.
We have lots of exciting events and activities coming up this year…here’s a few important dates to mark on your calendar:
September 14 Thursday Nights Resume (Normal Schedule)
7-9pm at CCC Office
September 30 “My Superhero!” Guys Night Out
Hosted by the Ladies of Five17
October 5 Thursday Night Small Groups Begin
6pm Small Group at Host Home
8-9pm Large Group at CCC Office
October 20 City Team Service Night
October 28 TV Character Costume Party
November 10-12 Five17 Neighborhood Retreat
Coming Winter 2007
10th Annual Ski Frenzy
Feb. 22nd – 25th
Look for event flyers with all the details coming soon!
In Christ’s love,
Rick Nylund
Pastor of Student Ministries
673-2163; rick.nylund@claytoncc.com
September 2006