• five15 BIG MEETING on Saturday

    Amigos,

    five15 is Saturday night.  In addition to the usual fun stuff, we're going to spend some time praying for our friends at Rancho 3M.  We're also going to write notes to the kids and staff to encourage them.  So come ready to pray and write notes, and speak as much Spanish as you can. 

    As always, games and eats are at 5:15pm and the meeting will get started at 6:30.  See you there!

    Thursday, March 11, 2010 (No comments)

  • five15 Logo Contest

    If you are interested in submitting a design for the 2010 five15 Logo Contest, here is some basic criteria for you to keep in mind:

    WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

    • If it says five15, it must be written that way; not 5.15 or five-15 or whatever. (Note that it does not have to say five15.)
    • It should be artistically attractive.  Yes, this is subjective.
    • Abstract is better than explicit. (i.e. I’d rather have a design that prompts someone to ask about the design, instead of a design that someone looks at and says, that’s obviously Christian, and doesn’t ask about the design)
    • It may not contain pink in any way.  
    OTHER ADVICE:
    • It should be reproducible in a tshirt, handout, etc.   
    • Look to popular tshirt and logo designs for guidance.  On the one hand, I hate it when Christian tshirts just heist a logo and replace it with something Christianized.  On the other hand, taking cues from current logos in a stylistic way is really helpful.  
    • Submit as many as you like.  Experiment with wildly different designs rather than minor tweaks of the same design. 

    FORMAT:

    • We will need your design created with vector graphics software (providing both the software design file and a PDF copy for each design submission). 
    • If you don’t know what that means and you have a design in mind and just want to sketch it out and give it to me for consideration that is fine.   We will try to produce your design if it is selected. 
    • For all design software questions, please send them to Terri Morstad: tmorstad //at// sovgracefairfax //dot// org.

    DEADLINE:

    • I need preliminary submissions by Wednesday, March 24.  We have to have this finalized by the end of April. Send as many as you like.  If I see something that moves me, I may ask for revisions.    
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010 (No comments)

  • five15 Announcements

    In case you missed it, here were the announcements from Saturday night:

    1. SOPHOMORES: SLC INVITE. 

    Current sophomores, if you are interested in applying for the Student Leadership Council, we have five positions open for next year.  The first step is to contact me to get an application.  You can see me in person, call me, or send me an email.

    2. LOGO CONTEST

    Got art skills?  Want to submit a design for next year's five15 logo?  Bring it on.  Details will be on another post, but the short version is: Get your design in by the end of March.

    3. SPRING BREAK

    We were unable to work out an alternative to the Mexico trip, so we won't be doing anything over Spring Break.  BUT: mark your calendars.  We are planning to help put on a Vacation Bible School this summer for kids from our church and our community.  More details are coming, but plan on being here Friday nights in July and the beginning of August.

    4. MARK PEIFFER’S READING CHALLENGE.

    7th and 8th Graders — Mark Peiffer is throwing down the gauntlet, challenging you to read a good book by Easter.  That gives you a month to do it.  Best of all: he wants to buy the book for you.  If you're interested in learning more, get in touch with Mark or send me a note and I'll help you get in touch with him.

    Tuesday, March 2, 2010 (No comments)

  • five15 on Saturday + CHILI COOKOFF!

    My peeps!

    Sad that we had to miss our last five15 meeting for the snow.  Lord willing, we're on for Saturday.  Come for part 2 of Inside Out: Conscience.  Read 1 Timothy 1:5 if you want to get on a jump on the meeting.

    NEWSFLASH: there will NOT be pizza & ping-pong on Saturday night.  Instead, there will be a fabulous chili cook-off.  Here are the details from my man Chris O:

    The first EVER five15 Chili Cook off is only a few days away!  That's right; the long awaited event is coming this Saturday.
    For those who are up to the challenge, a panel of highly qualified judges await your mouth-watering and tongue-threatening entries.  All chili must be prepared and brought to the church kitchen in a serving pot, preferably a crock pot, starting at 4:30 pm but no later than 5:00 pm on Saturday.  At that time the judges will rate your chili in one of three categories:
    • Most Spicy
    • Most Flavorful
    • Best Youth Entry
    For the rest of you; once the judging is complete, the five15 Food Team will serve up all the delicious entries with plenty of sour cream, chips, water and antacid.  Soft drinks will also be available for sale.  

    There will also be ballots located next to each chili pot to determine a Peep's Choice Award!  After you have eaten your fill, be sure to come back and vote for your favorite.

    After the votes have been tallied, there will be a fabulous prize awarded for each category.

    Sounds like a good night!  As always, feel free to bring a friend, bring some chili, and come hungry!  See you Saturday!

    Wednesday, February 24, 2010 (1 comment)

  • Bowling Signup Almost Closed

    Everybody,

    Its not too late to sign up for bowling on Sunday afternoon!  But registration closes tonight and we need to give numbers to the bowling alley tomorrow.  So if you're interested, please sign up tonight.

    For those of you who are already signed up, here are the details:

    five15 Bowling on Sunday, February 21st, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

    Directions to the AMF Bowling Center in Annandale at 4245 Markham St.:

    • Take the 1st left onto Ox Rd/VA-123 N Continue to follow VA-123 N —2.3 mi
    • Turn right at Main St/VA-236 E Continue to follow VA-236 E —6.0 mi
    • Turn left at Annandale Rd — 338 ft
    • Turn left at Pine St — 259 ft
    Thursday, February 18, 2010 (No comments)

  • five15 Big Meeting CANCELED

    Friends,

    Due to the glacier moving through our region, we are unable to have our five15 BIG MEETING Saturday night.  In fact, ALL Saturday meetings have been canceled.  Keep an eye out for other weather-related announcements.

    We are changing the 2/27 not-so-big meeting to a BIG MEETING and move the chili cook off to that night.  Mark your calendars!

    Enjoy the snow and watch for falling icicles!

    Wednesday, February 10, 2010 (No comments)

  • Manskool Cancelled

    Sorry to say, there will be no Manskool this weekend.  We got bumped to make way for the Saturday morning Women's Meeting that was scheduled for last Saturday.  Saved to serve, my friends.

    Stay tuned for other weather-related announcements.

    Tuesday, February 9, 2010 (No comments)

  • Manskool is NEXT Saturday

    Fellas,

    In case you were planning on showing up for Manskool this Saturday, remember that we have postponed Manskool because of the Women's Meeting. 

    Instead, we'll have our next Manskool on Saturday, February 13.  Thanks for your flexibility!

    Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (No comments)

  • Middle School Retreat LOCATION CHANGE

    Friends!  The five15 Middle School Retreat is less that 48 hours away.  I can’t wait!  But I have an announcement to make first.  I feel pretty silly saying this on a day that is 50º and sunny, but because of the forecast for potential snow, we are MOVING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT from the Yees’ house to our church building. 

    There are several reasons for doing this, which I’ll explain more fully on Saturday morning, but the main thing is this: if it snows, this is a safer option.  So we are transporting the whole thing here to our church building.

    Another big change: this is a BYOC event.  Bring Your Own Chair.  Unless you want to spend the day parked on one of those not-so-cushy gray auditorium chairs or lounging on a concrete floor, plan on bringing your favorite pillow, bean bag, or beach chair.  That should make it fun. 

    Finally, in the event that you wake up Saturday morning and there is a ton of snow on the ground, keep an eye here on the blog.  We’ll post any last minute weather-related updates there.  If you don’t see any news, we are a go.

    So, to recap:

    • WHAT: Middle School Retreat
    • WHEN: Saturday, January 30, 2010
    • WHEN: Breakfast (donuts, etc) served at 8:30am.  Meeting starts 9am.  Done by 4pm.
    • WHERE: Sovereign Grace Church Breakfast is in the basement auditorium.  Meeting in the upstairs lobby.
    • BRING: Bible, journal, pen or pencil, comfortable clothes for active games, and your favorite pillow, beanbag, or beach chair to sit on.

    Please be praying that God will meet us!  See you on Saturday morning!  Let’s awake the dawn!

     

    Thursday, January 28, 2010 (No comments)

  • 1/9 Manskool Moved to 1/16

    Fellas,

    There is a Manskool on the calendar for this Saturday morning, 1/9.  However, Justin Hinders' Memorial Service will be at 10am, so I am moving Manskool back a week to 1/16.  I know this makes for a long day, with five15 in the evening, so thanks for your flexibility!

    See you next Saturday!

    Tuesday, January 5, 2010 (No comments)
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