MONTHLY UPDATE | July 2022

Student Ministry Family, Can you believe it's already July!? Happy early Independence Day. Speaking of, don't forget that we will NOT have Sunday Morning Bible Study this Sunday, July 3 for students or children (adult classes can elect to meet depending on class decision). Plan to have a doughnut and visit with other church members during the Fellowship Hour at 10 a.m. Here is the schedule: 9 a.m. Traditional Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Hour in Hudson Hall 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship And then, after you enjoy celebrating July 4, get ready because we have a July packed full of fun and ministry opportunities, including two of our biggest events of the year, LifeWeek and Beach Retreat! Read on to get the full scoop.

Upcoming Events & Sign Ups

Summer Fun - Drive-In Movie Night Tuesday, July 5 | 7 p.m. Meet at the church at 7 p.m. for pizza before we head to Leeds for a showing of Minions: The Rise of Gru. Bring a chair to sit in! Cost is $10.

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Rising 7th Grader Pool Party at the Joneses Wednesday, July 6 | 12-2 p.m. Rising 7th graders, meet us at the Joneses (2827 Pumphouse Road) for a lunch cookout and a pool party! Invite your friends who are going into 7th grade to come hang with us for burgers, hot dogs, and an afternoon at the pool.

Are you ready for LifeWeek 2022? Join your Student Ministry family for four nights of fun together. Mark Rector, our new Associate Minister, will be this year's speaker as we walk through the book of Daniel. The full schedule is below: July 10 – Dinner, Worship, & Swim at Country Club of Birmingham July 11 – Dinner, Worship, & Laser Tag in the Gym July 12 – Dinner, Worship, & Scavenger Hunt July 13 – Dinner & Field Games There is no cost for LifeWeek - just be sure to bring $10 to buy one of our awesome t-shirts, and a new release form (see below)! And, be sure to invite your friends, because this is something they won't want to miss! -- Parents, we could still use a few more helpers for dinner on July 10 (lasagna) and July 11 (BBQ). Email Amy Hirsch if you can participate! We are also updating release forms for ALL students and we need a new form on file for each child. Please print off and complete this form and send it with your students when they come to LifeWeek.

Complete Release Forms

Sr. High Pool Party at the Joneses Sunday, July 17 | 12-2 p.m. We're heading over to the Joneses again (2827 Pumphouse Road) for a Sr. High Pool Party after the 11 a.m. service to grill out and swim together. See you there!

Summer Fun - Six Flags Tuesday, July 19 | Leave at 7:30 a.m. We’re going to Six Flags on July 19! $50 covers your entry and transportation. Bring money for meals, snacks, and souvenirs. Register by July 15!

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Beach Retreat 2022 July 29-August 1 REGISTER NOW!!! Have you signed up yet for Beach Retreat? We're heading back to Laguna Beach at the end of July for worship, discipleship, fellowship, sunny beaches, delicious meals, and pretty much the best time you'll have all year! Joel Burks will lead worship and Dr. Splawn will be this year's Beach Retreat speaker! Beach Retreat is $350 per person; a $50 deposit holds your spot. Sign up today!

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Weekly Programs Update

Sunday Morning Bible Study Sundays, 10 a.m. | Student Ministry Area

Join us each Sunday morning for Bible Study in the Student Ministry Area. We'll break up into Jr. High and Sr. High for teaching and discussion. July Curriculum Information for Parents Jr. High - Parent Cue for July 10 | Parent Cue for July 17-31 Sr. High - Parent Cue for July 10 | Parent Cue for July 17-31

Volunteer Needs

Parents, if you are available, we could use your help with these events - email Amy to let her know if you're able to help in one of these areas. July 10-13 - LifeWeek Greet and Welcome Students Each Night Help With Dismissal/Student Pick Up July 17 - Sr. High Pool Party Volunteer to Grill/Serve Lunch July 19 - Six Flags Parent Chaperones August 6 - Lake Day Parent Chaperones Grill/Serve Lunch and Dinner Parents to Bring/Drive Boats

Parents, thanks for signing up to bring doughnuts this summer! The summer schedule is booked, but if you can help for the fall, email Amy and she'll get you on the schedule in Realm.

Save-the-Dates

Upcoming Dates You Need to Know Spartan Day - August 3 Lake Day - August 6 End of Summer Celebration - August 14

Student Ministry Staff

We are here as a resource for you as you raise your students to know and love the Lord. Let us know how we can help. We want to hear from you! Joel Burks Associate Minister of Contemporary Worship & Interm Minister of Students 256.347.5761 | joel@mbbc.org Mark Rector Associate Minister 205.568.2743 | mark@mbbc.org Fallon Carder Student Ministry Intern 205.567.3189 | fcfarley22@gmail.com Amy Hirsch Associate Minister of Family Ministries 205.704.3500 | amy@mbbc.org

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