Hi Friends,
Here’s tonight’s Common Ground Announcements. Of special note is that we need parental help this coming Saturday, May 7th for the Shred, Shop, Shine and Shishka Dog Extravaganza. Please email me at th----@------.net if you can lend a hand. I am especially looking for a parent lead for the BBQ as well as the Car Wash. Should be a fun day ;-0
Peace, Tom
May 2nd Common Ground Announcements
Hi Common Grounders,
Welcome to the biggest Christian Celebration Weekend of the Year. Fortunately, you’ll be awake for a lot of it 
It all starts tomorrow at 10am as we prepare for the Easter Breakfast and practice to sing on Sunday. We’ll be done around noon. All youth, please email me at th----@------.net to let me know if you want to be a server or work in the kitchen.
Then, on Sunday, we’ll meet at Memorial Park at 6am (sharp) to warm up and lead the Sunrise Service. Then back to Bethel to eat and then serve breakfast from 8am – 11am. We’ll also sing during the 10:30am service. We should be all done by 11:30am.
Parents, if you haven’t had a chance to sign up to help yet, please email Patricia Myerholtz at am----@------.org.
See ya tomorrow.
Peace, Tom
Hi Friends,
Lots of info in this post so make sure you check it out! Also, a reminder that we’ve got pasta for you tonight right after we take our Common Ground Photo at 7:15pm. We’re getting close :-0
Peace, Tom
April 11th Common Ground Announcements
Hi Common Ground,
Here’s the pdf of your announcements for tonight. Any questions? Just contact me.
Peace, Tom
April 4th Common Ground Announcements
Hi friends,
Here’s tonight’s Common Ground Announcements. Read ‘em and Live Out Loud!
Peace, Tom
March 28, 2011 Announcements
Hi Friends,
Here is your Common Ground Announcements Sheet for tonight. Enjoy the offering of events, activities, and deadlines.
Peace, Tom
March 21, 2011 CG Announcements
Some of our favorite advice to both youth and parents from both parents and youth.
From Parents to Youth.
How to live a happier life.
1. You can’t please everyone
2. Smile when you say “no”
3. Don’t sweat the small stuff
4. There IS life after high school
5. Don’t lose yourself to others
6. You are not responsible for the happiness of others
7. Jesus will ALWAYS be there
8. Life goes on without your cell phone
9. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
10. Your parents were once teenagers as well. Their advice is invaluable
11. Communicate in person
12. Find the time to disconnect
How adults find balance
1. Make time for God
2. Relationships are better in person, not facebook
3. Make time for yourself
4. Productivity vs down time
From Youth to Parents
Hardest thing for you to keep in balance
1. Academics
2. Athletics
3. Social life
4. Family
5. Religion
6. Significant others
7. Schedules
How to be a better parent
1. Actively listen to your child
2. Allow us to vent without trying to fix the problem
3. Take problems at face value
4. Support what is important to us
5. If you are mad at one child, don’t take it out on the other
6. Trust that we will make the right decisions
7. Be open minded towards our lifestyle choices
8. Don’t push us into activities we are not interested in
9. Communicate as a family
Both youth and adults can learn a lot from each other.
From being better communicators to finding the time to relax and rejuvenate.
So we challenge you to take these words of advice to heart and try some of them out! (Its possible they may actually be helpful)
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Hi Common Grounders & Parental Units,
I’ve attached a pdf of tonight’s Common Ground Announcement sheet. Each week, I will post the announcement page before practice so you can keep up to date on what’s happening in the youth group. Thanks for your support and please contact me if you have any questions.
Peace, Tom
March 7, 2011 CG Announcement
Hi Common Grounders,
Here’s your announcement sheet for tonight. A couple of special items for you are the Common Ground Kickoff Retreat this weekend and the Parent night next Monday. Check it out!
Peace, Tom
02.28_CG_Announce.pdf
Hi Friends,
Here’s a pdf of the 2011 Common Ground spring schedule. All dates are posted, to the best of our knowledge. Please note to join us at our annual CG Parent Night on Monday, March 7th at 7:15pm to get the whole scoop on this year’s Common Ground practices and tour. If you have any questions, please contact me at th----@------.net.
Peace, Tom
11 Common Ground Spring Schedule