Communicating and Connecting with Your Pre-Teen and Teenager: A Parent and Teen Seminar

Saturday February 13, 2010
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Discipleship Center located on the South Campus
$20 per family.

The world our young people live in has changed and will continue to change dramatically.  Parents and children ages 10-18, join Dr. David Olshine as he shares with us insights on how to understand and communicate with your pre-teen/teenager more effectively.  There will also be breakout sessions specifically for students led by Trevor Miller.

(Stop by Friday February 12 from 7-9p.m. at the Discipleship Center for a free preview of Saturday's seminar and with a Q&A with Dr. David Olshine)

 


Please dowload, print and return the >> RSVP << and bring $20 to the Avenue by Sunday February 7.  Payment will be accepted at the door. 
Contact Nick at ncunningham(at)ginghamsburg.org for more information.

photo of Dr. David Olshine and wife RhondaDR. DAVID OLSHINE

David is currently the director of the youth ministry program at Columbia International University's Bible College Division. A former youth pastor, he has worked with teenagers for more than 25 years. In addition to teaching, he travels extensively speaking to young people, youth workers and parents of teens. He and his wife Rhonda live in Columbia, South Carolina and have two children, Rachel and Andrew.

photo of Trevor MillerTREVOR MILLER

Trevor is currently the Junior High pastor at Eastlake Community Church in Irmo, South Carolina. He has been serving in youth ministry for over 6years and has just recently started Big Rock Outfitters, a company specialiZing in leading students in outdoor wilderness experiences. He is married to Jenna Miller and has a dog named Tozer.

Me Being Me

Every Wednesday
Starting January 13
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 6-8

Join us for our new series "Me being Me."
Merge is a place where middle school students gather together to worship God and grow in their faith.  One aspect of Merge is that each student is offered the opportunity to be a part of a cell group where they can connect with each other and their cell group leader and discuss their faith on a real leve.  Come and be a part of what God is doing at Merge!

The Gathering

Every Sunday
Starting January 17
Grades 9-12
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
South Campus Discipleship Center

Join us for our new series "Me Being Me"
There is no easy way to define the Gathering, but here are some words to describe it: amazing, ridiculous, inspiritn, spontaneous, straight-up awesome, and WOW!  We get together every week to engage in worship and discuss the truth we find in Scripture.

Skate Night

Every Tuesday
January 5 - March 30
7 - 9 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Avenue Skate Park

A new night for all skating grades 6-12! Come hang out and chill with Chuck. A skater registration must be on file to skate˜get one from the Avenue office. New students interested should bring a parent or legal guardian on their first visit. Helmets are required.

Worship Band

If you are a student and love to sing/play an instrument, then this is the place for you. You will get various opportunities to serve for Merge, Backyard, retreats, camps and main worship celebrations.

Auditions are required. Commitment level may vary. For more information, contact Ken Overholser at koverholser(at)ginghamsburg.org or 937.667.1069, ext. 273.

Karate Club

Every Thursday
7:45 – 9 p.m.
The Avenue Stage Area

A Taeyudo martial arts program teaching Japanese, Korean and Chinese techniques using a Korean base. You will learn self defense as well as how to build confidence and motivation in yourself. Teaching will be tied to learning with a faith message given each week. Classes are free and continuing students will have a one time cost of $150 for the uniform, pads and curriculum.  For more info, contact Ken Overholser at koverholser(at)ginghamsburg.org or call 937.667.1069 ext. 273.

Battle of the Bands

Saturday, February 20 @ 7p.m.
Grades 9-12
Cost: $5

Come hear the area's best bands battle it out for a $500 grand prize!  The winner will be based on fan support, so come and cheer on your favorite band.  If you're interested in entering the contest, contact Nick at ncunningham(at)ginghamsburg.org.