Youth News

by Phil Waggoner

Teen Mission Trip- Marlinton, West Virginia 2010
"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you..." ( Philippians 1:3).
Twenty-five MJ folks just got back from Marlinton, West Virginia!
What a wonderful trip! This was our 3rd year in a row to do a Vacation
Bible school there. The more we get to know the church in Marlinton,
the more we grow to love them as brothers and sisters in Christ!
The VBS has grown each year! This year we had nearly 80 young
people and adults the first two nights!
Many of our friends from years past were able to attend! Our theme
was "On Fire for God!"
Big thank you to Stephanie "the Guru" Hines and her parents, Ken
and Barbie McLaughlin for doing so much to make this a successful
week!
Huge thanks to Tracie "the Mastermind" Shannon, Mitch "McGyver"
Poskevich, Sandi "Crafty Cathy" Smith, and Clint "Jackson Hines is
my hero" Haynes for all your help with the trip! It would not be possible
without their awesome contributions!
Big thanks to Danae "B.A. Baracas" Elder and Jeremy "Ranger Rick"
Burkhart for your awesome work!
We had a great crew of teens help out! Big Up's to Sydney "Miss
Harmony" Minton, Matt "the Seasoned Vet" Brown, Lacie "Locks of
Love" Shannon, Megan "Lightning" Lightner, Alaina "Oscar Nominee"
Smith, Alan "Parvin" Cantrell, Ray "The Tower of Power"
Birchett, Taylor "Captain Sturdy" Gillespie, Erica "Guitar Woman"
Sircy, Chet "Man of 1000 Voices" Duke, JoCo "Tickle me JoCo"
Collins, Tyler "The Voice" Andersen, Rachel "Danae's Sidekick"
Conatser, Kirstin "17" Page, Ashley "House Bunny" McIndoo, Jacob
"Hungry for Justice" Myers, and Rong "Dimples" Yang.
Let us all continue to pray for the church in Marlinton. May they continue
to shine the Lord's light in their community!
Did you hear that Hannah Gastley, McClain Remus, and Morgan
Butler were baptized into Christ? Did you hear that Jennifer
Beckham was baptized into Christ?
We love these girls! Make sure you tell them how much you love
them! It's wonderful to see God's family continue to grow! To God
be the glory!