Lorissa & I had a great time last week! We hope you did as well. This post is to make everyone aware that youth group will meet on Sundays from 3-5 @ our house. If you can make it we would love to have you all hang out at our house. If you have something planned that will make you a little late, please stop by anyway. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!
Youth Group is Back!
Sunday, February 8th 4-6
Youth Group is Back! Come hang out with Lorissa and Aric at our house. We will have pizza, games and we will spend some time getting to know each other. If you are from ages of 12-18 or grades 6-12 you are welcome to join us for the fun. We live at 243 Conant St #12 in Westbrook. If you need directions or more information give us a call at 228-5946 or 591-5318. Look forward to seeing you all there. Have an awesome day!
New Fall Studies for Teens!
A Daughter’s Worth
Study for teenage girls
Friday’s at 6:00pm*
Starting October 10th
Becoming a Young Man of God
Study for teenage boys
Friday’s at 6:00pm*
Starting October 10th
* Youth studies will be on Friday night from 6-7pm. Youth group will follow immediately after.
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The Wrecking
The Wrecking’s national debut release “A New Abolition” is now available (as of August 19th)!
Pick it up today!
iTunes
SOULFEST Pictures
Have you dried out from our trip to SOULFEST? Aside from the rain, it was AWESOME! Who’s ready for next year? If you haven’t already, check out the pictures!
Dustin and Andy on the Ski lift
Dinner at Camp
Ali, Eliza, Sam and Elizabeth
The Wrecking Concert
Cross at SOULFEST
Andy, Dustin, Patrick, Sam, Ellie, Elizabeth, Lorissa, Ali and Amanda
ATF 2008
Bands
Speakers
Joel Johnson
Hayley DiMarco
Ron Luce
Worship
The deadline to sign-up is: August 17th!
Click here to sign-up online!!!
SOULFEST – 2 days away!
Are you getting excited? SOULFEST is only 2 days away!
Remember to be here Thursday, July 31st by 1:30pm! We leave promptly at 2pm for our campground in NH.
Don’t forget to go over the rules and packing list!
SOULFEST Details & Packing List
What should I pack?
Sleeping bag, pillow, rain poncho, comfortable summer wear, sweatshirt and pants for chilly evenings, disposable camera, bug spray, card games and fun small stuff, sunscreen, one-person air mattress (optional), personal first aid kit, swimsuit, towel, toiletries, personal water bottle to be refilled at watering stations, bible and release form. Ladies, please pack light … there are no dress-up occasions, limited showers, etc. We’re roughing it.
How should I dress?
Common sense. Shorts and t-shirts normally. Ladies, give the guys a break by dressing modestly not wearing bikini tops and short shorts and stuff like that. Tankinis are fine but just use common sense… nuff said?
What should I leave home?
Negativity. Valuables, Guns, canons, artillery. Illegal drugs. Zoo animals.
*FOOD, GUM, CANDY!!! NH BLACK BEARS ARE REAL! ABOSULTELY NO FOOD OF ANY KIND! Soulfest vendors sell treats, so bring extra $$$ if you want snacks other than what we provide.
Transportation?
We will have 1-2 cars. Again, please, we beg you, pack light.
Times:
Be at the church at 1:30pm on Thursday to load up. We will leave at 2:00 pm. We’ll arrive at around four, and setup camp, make dinner and enjoy the campgrounds. Concerts begin around noon on Friday. Concerts end late Saturday. We will arrive back at The Rock Church at noon on Sunday, August 3rd for parent pickup.
Food:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each day.
What should I expect at Soulfest?
Soulfest is a giant music festival with tons of options and styles of music. Each day we will wake, have breakfast and then have a morning session of singing and worship. Concerts get rolling at 12:30 and continue until 10:00 each night. We will have a late night time of singing and reflection each night. If you are coming with our group, you are expected to be at EVERY group session we have.
Rules?
We don’t have a ton of rules but it is important that you follow the rules we do have so your mom and dad don’t have to come pick you up early.
1) Be at every group meeting and meal (schedules will be given)
2) Respect others
3) Girls in girls’ tent areas, guys in guys’
4) Don’t smoke, don’t chew, don’t go with people who do
5) No swimming without a leader present
6) Groups of at least three at all times.
7) No food, gum, candy, etc in the tenting area at any time!
Tents?
We use 6-8 person tents to save room and help us mix a bit. You will be put in a tent with at least 1 or 2 of your buddies and maybe more. New folks get put with the people the came with or if they are on their own we put them in a tent to make a good match so they have lots of fun.
Spending money?
There are concessions at Soulfest and they are VERY expensive. Bands get hit with a 25-35% fee that they have to pay Soulfest for everything they sell. That means they have to raise their prices. If you have bands that you love and want to get autographs from I recommend you purchase their cd first at Walmart or Amazon.com and bring it with you to get signed. You can buy band shirts, posters and stickers at the festival if you want. There are also venders selling drinks, french fries, food, etc at a pretty high cost. If you bring money, YOU are responsible for it.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact us at amanda@rockmaine.com or on the cell phone.
Coming up…
We have a few big events coming up…so start planning now! Mark your calendars. Save your pennies.
September 12th
Jeremy Camp in Concert with The Wrecking
$16.00 in advance/$19.00 day of the show
September 26-27
September 26 & 27th
Amherst, MA
Featuring: Ron Luce, Joel Johnson and Haley Dimarco
With: Kutless, Everyday Sunday and UNhindered!!!
$80 Approx. Includes concerts, hotels and all food.
BBQ & Boating
THIS SATURDAY:
We are not meeting on Friday this week!
July 12: BBQ & BOATING!
Teens are invited to join us for a fun day of Canoeing and Kayaking in Windham. Rides will leave the Rock this SATURDAY at 10am and return for parent pickup at 2pm. In addition to boating, there will be volleyball, badminton, swimming and more! Followed by a BBQ lunch with all the fixing’s.
Please bring an appropriate bathing suit and towel (shirts are required over 2-piece suits), sunscreen, bug spray and your friends!
RSVPing is greatly appreciated! Call the church office at 772-7797 or e-mail Amanda at: amanda@rockmaine.com
SOULFEST ‘08
Rock Youth is headed to Soulfest this summer! We will be traveling to the Gunstock Mountain Resort in Guilford, NH for three days of Christian concerts, camping and fun!
When: July 31- Aug 2
Time: Rides will leave from The Rock Church at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 31st. We will not be going to the park on Thursday, but will be traveling to our campsite to setup, cook a meal over the campfire and enjoy the pool at the campground. Concerts start on Friday morning at 8am. We will return on Saturday for parent pickup at The Rock at 8:00pm.
Cost: $80 per teen. Price includes two full days of concerts, lodging and food. Please bring extra money for souvenirs in the park. A complete packing list will be mailed to you when you sign-up.
Where are we staying?: We will be camping near Gunstock Mountain Resort. TBD depending on sign-up.
Sign-up: You can sign-up two ways: 1). Online - click here or 2) on the connect card in the weekly bulletin.
The Deadline to Sign-up is Friday, June 27th.
Still have questions? E-mail Andy or Amanda or give us a call at 772-7797.
