Parent Newsletter

Issue #14 October 2, 2014

What: An overnight retreat just for junior high students that combines life changing times of worship, teaching, small group discussion, and tons of fun capped of with a Saturday afternoon at Main Event in Alvin! It will be a weekend to remember!!

When: Friday, November 14 – Saturday, November 15

Where: Brazos Pointe Fellowship and local host homes

Cost: $50 (includes food, lodging, materials, and a t-shirt) Cost increases to $60 after November 2

Sign Up: Students can register online or at the Student Center in the foyer on Sunday mornings. Registrations for this event are due by Sunday, November 2. To register, turn in your money along with the sign up card and medical release form. (Medical release forms must be signed by a parent.)

Begins: Friday, November 14 at 6:30 PM at BPF (Dinner is provided on Friday.)

Ends: Saturday, November 15 at 5:00 PM (Dinner is not provided on Saturday.)

Students can register online or at the student center in the foyer on Sunday mornings.

Questions: Contact our student ministry team at students@brazospointe.com or call the church office. (979-798-2022)

It's never too late for students to join a small group. Small Groups are the best way for students to connect with each other and learn what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

Check out www.brazospointe.com/student-small-groups for times & locations.

2015 Camp Dates!!

Our dates for next summers camp are set. Registration for these will begin January 1.

Students currently in the 6-8th Grade
M3 CAMP @ Camp Zepher in Sandia,TX June 8-12, 2014

Students currently in 9th - 12th grade
BIGSTUF CAMP in Panama City Beach, Florida
June 14-19th

Attention Parents of Seniors
Our Senior Retreat is set for December 13-14. It will be an overnight trip to the Kema Boardwalk meant to encourage high school seniors as they prepare to take their next steps beyond High School. Save the date & stay tuned for more details!

Senior's are also eligible to attend the Passion Conference in Houston January 30 - February 1st. Cost for this event will be $200 if registered by December 31. Students can begin registering for Passion on Wednesday, October 15 at United. Registration will also be available online.
For more information contact students@brazospointe.com.

Our Next United is Wednesday October 15th!
United is a worship gathering for students in the 7-12 grades. We meet in the main auditorium from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Free pizza and drinks are served early beginning at 6:00 pm. United is a great way for students to get connected to our Student Ministry and signed up for a small group. Encourage your students to check it out!

The Theme for our next United is The Struggle is Real! We will post a parent discussion tool to use with your student on our parent Facebook page the day of United. Search bpsmparents on Facebook to join the group.

We have several ways for parents to volunteer at United. Contact us at students@brazospointe.com for more information.

The parent toolbox is a spot in our newsletter that features tools to help you parent your teenager. Each month we will share different insights and helps designed to inform and equip you and guide your teen to take his/her next step with God.

So You Think Your Kid's a Gamer?
This month's resource is an article published by Gamechurch.com. It contains some really great insights about managing the impact of video games on your student. Click HERE to download your copy.

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