by Christopher Taylor | Oct 19, 2015 | updates
Starting on Sunday, November 1st we will begin our annual Calendar Fundraiser. As always I try relay that this fundraiser, if WORKED, can be the best fundraiser of the year. Starting Sale: Students can start to get packets with 10 calendars on Sunday, November 1st during Sunday School and after the morning services (Limited Calendars). Once those 10 are sold then they can come back and pickup 10 more when they turn in their money for the 10. Ending Sale: Students will have to have all non-sold calendars turned in by Sunday, December 6th. If there are any leftover calendars after that date they will be sold to go into the Youth General Account. I am ordering 300 calendars to have on hand for this fundraiser. I pray we have to order...
by Christopher Taylor | Oct 19, 2015 | updates
Good morning, Definitely a blessed day yesterday morning and evening. I am very honored to call Bro. Teddie my Pastor and boss and I pray for his continued service at Friendship Baptist Church. Hope Sunday seems to get better and better every year. I ask you to continue to pray fervently for Carla in her continued battle. We didn’t attend Praise in the Park as we did not have anyone sign up. There is a HUGE event taking place at the end of the month that we need a lot of volunteers for. The Hallelujah Festival takes place on the 31st from 5-7p. More below on details and what we are going to do afterwards. In 140 characters or less: – 10/23 – Bryant vs. Davidson @ Davidson 7pm – 10/30 – Cooking for the Alma Bryant Band & Football Team – 10/30 – Alma Bryant vs. Murphy @ Bryant 7pm (Last game of the season) – 10/31 – Hallelujah Festival 5-7pm (Coden Haunted House) – 11/1 – Daylight Saving Time Ends – 11/11 – MCPSS Schools Out In 140 characters or more: Attendance Schedule October 14 (5:30-6:30p) – Eva Mareno October 21 (5:30-6:30p) – Sanna Collier October 28 (5:30-6:30p) – Lynne Watson Late-Night Basketball & Fellowship Schedule October 14 (7:30-8:30p) – Chris Taylor October 21 (7:30-8:30p) – John Ladnier October 28 (7:30-8:30p) – Jack & Kerri Lastorka November 4 (7:30-8:30p) – Jim & Glenda Chinners Breakfast on Sunday Mornings Make sure your students know about the breakfast in the 10th grade room every Sunday morning. There is cereal and other goodies that teachers bring. Don’t hesitate to randomly...
by Christopher Taylor | Oct 13, 2015 | app
Our goal is for students involved in this ministry to have their foundation in Jesus Christ. The scripture verse that corresponds with our goal is 1 Corinthians 3:11 states, “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” For us to accomplish this goal it takes more than just planning events and giving students a safe comfortable place to hangout. It takes a body of believers that will come together and pray as well as students that will forsake all things for the cause of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our prayer is for the students of The Foundation Youth Ministry to make an impact for Christ in every person they encounter through their conduct and communal efforts. Thank you for entrusting us with helping to build their foundation in Christ and continue to pray for us as we strive to make a difference in our...
by Christopher Taylor | Oct 13, 2015 | updates
Good morning everyone, We are full swing into the month of October and we have a couple of events coming up this month to be aware of and to be promoting to our students. Be mindful that this Wednesday night is the last day to sign up for Praise in the Park. If a form and $15 is not turned in by this Wednesday night then you will not be able to go with us (if there is an us). Currently we have zero signups and if we do not have any signup by this Wednesday then I will be spending my Saturday doing honey-do’s. Sunday is HOPE Sunday and I have been encouraging all students to attend this service. It is going to be a Spirit filled morning I believe. Sunday night is going to be a little different with a service at 5:00pm and Fellowship in the CAB at 6:00pm. Below you will find out a little more details of what is coming up In 140 characters or less: – 10/14 – Last day to sign up for Praise in the Park – 10/15 – GBMS vs. Phillips @ Phillips. (Last game of the season) – 10/16 – Bryant vs. MGM @ MGM 7pm – 10/17 – Praise in the Park @ Lucedale City Park – 10/18 – HOPE Sunday service during the 10:30am service – 10/18 – 5:00pm Evening service 6:00pm Fellowship in the CAB – 10/23 – Bryant vs. Davidson @ Davidson 7pm – 10/30 – Cooking for the Alma Bryant Band & Football Team – 10/30 – Alma Bryant vs. Murphy @ Bryant 7pm...
by Christopher Taylor | Oct 5, 2015 | updates
Good morning, Another great weekend of services and it was great to see some 5 come to know the Lord as their Savior on Sunday. If you were here you would have noticed the playground that is directly outside the youth building entrance. I would ask that if you see students playing on this playground please tell them they are not allowed to play on it in a loving manner. This week after the Friday night football game (Bryant v Baker) we will be doing a 5th Quarter. It is open for anyone and will be from 9:00-11:00pm. We will have food as well as drinks for free for anyone that comes. In 140 characters or less: – 10/6 – UMS vs Bayside @ UMS 7:30pm (Palmer Lavelle plays for UMS) – 10/8 – Grand Bay vs Lott @ Grand Bay 6pm – 10/9 – Alma Bryant vs Baker @ Alma Bryant 7pm (5th Quarter Party afterwards) – 10/12 – No School for MCPSS – 10/14 – Last day to sign up for Praise in the Park – 10/17 – Praise in the Park @ Lucedale City Park In 140 characters or more: Attendance Schedule October 7 (5:30-6:30p) – Lynne Watson October 14 (5:30-6:30p) – Eva Mareno October 21 (5:30-6:30p) – Sanna Collier Late-Night Basketball & Fellowship Schedule October 7 (7:30-8:30p) – Jim & Glenda Chinners October 14 (7:30-8:30p) – Chris Taylor October 21 (7:30-8:30p) – John Ladnier October 28 (7:30-8:30p) – Jack & Kerri Lastorka 5th Quarter Party after the Bryant vs. Baker game There will be a Open Gym party after the Bryant Baker game from 9:00pm – 11:00pm. We will have food and drinks free...
by Christopher Taylor | Sep 28, 2015 | updates
Good morning, A great Sunday of worship services capped off a great weekend of ministry. A big BIG thanks goes to Dustin Graham, Jude Snyder, & Micah Snyder for helping me move Ms. Sharon Jardee to her new home. It was an all-day non-stop affair but we knocked it out and then treated the boys to a very late lunch at Arby’s. Tonight is the 10th grade and up RA Basketball Tryouts. It is from 7-9pm. Our Sunday School numbers have been a bit low the last two weeks. If you are a teacher please contact those students that you have been missing to touch base with them and let them know they are missed. This hour is a core essential in connecting with our students in the small group setting. We are looking at another opportunity to serve in the month of October at the Bay Area Food Bank. I will let you know more information when I discuss dates and availability with them. In 140 characters or less: – 9/28 – Older Basketball Try-outs 7-9pm (10th grade and higher) – 10/1 – Grand Bay vs Denton @ Denton 6pm – 10/2 – Alma Bryant vs McGill @ McGill 7pm – 10/6 – UMS vs Bayside @ UMS 7:30pm (Palmer Lavelle plays for UMS) – 10/8 – Grand Bay vs Lott @ Grand Bay 6pm – 10/9 – Alma Bryant vs Baker @ Alma Bryant 7pm – 10/12 – No School for MCPSS – 10/17 – Praise in the Park @ Lucedale City Park In 140 characters or more: Attendance Schedule September 30 (5:30-6:30p) – Sanna Collier October...
by Christopher Taylor | Sep 21, 2015 | updates
Good morning, This weekend’s Yard Sale at Ms. Sharon Jardee’s was great. The three amigos: Dakota, Jacob, and Thomas, did a fine job of selling and helping out at the yard sale. They plan on helping this weekend and I hope that other will come to help Ms. Sharon move this weekend also. More details below. Grand Bay vs Alba this Thursday night @ The Eye at 6:00pm for Grand Bay’s Homecoming. This is a first for the two schools and I think is a great idea to bring them together at Alma Bryant. Grand Bay is 2-0 for the first time in 14 years so maybe they can continue their streak or my middle and high school Alma Mater can end it….who knows. Basketball ball tryouts begin this week. The 9th grade and under team tryouts are tonight at 7pm. 10th grade and up tryouts are next Monday at 7pm and then in October we will begin practicing. In 140 characters or less: – 9/21 – Younger Basketball Try-outs 7-9pm (9th grade and under) – 9/22 – Bro. Chris speaking at the USA BCM – 9/24 – Grand Bay vs. Alba @ Alma Bryant 6pm (Homecoming) – 9/26 – Moving Mission Project for Ms. Sharon Jardee – 9/28 – Older Basketball Try-outs 7-9pm (10th grade and higher) – 10/12 – No School for MCPSS – 10/17 – Praise in the Park @ Lucedale City Park In 140 characters or more: Attendance Schedule September 23 (5:30-6:30p) – Eva Mareno September 30 (5:30-6:30p) – Sanna Collier October 7 (5:30-6:30p) – Lynne Watson Late-Night Basketball & Fellowship Schedule September 23 (7:30-8:30p) – John Ladnier September 30 (7:30-8:30p)...
by Christopher Taylor | Sep 14, 2015 | updates
Good morning, Foundation Website & App: Anytime you can look at foundationflow.com and find these email posts as well as if you download the App for your smartphone you can keep up to date with upcoming events and read these emails there also. Search “The Foundation Youth Ministry” in your App Store I am not sure about you, but I am sure loving this cool weather. Though it is suppose to get back into the 90s by Friday, we get a little glimpse of the Fall weather approaching. With Fall comes basketball for us. We are having an open gym this Tuesday night from 7-9pm and will have younger and older tryouts coming on the next two Mondays. Please inform those that you know are interested to come. I do plan on changing things up this year for practices to better fit some people’s schedule as well as a push to get students in church. This week we are feeding the Alma Bryant Football Team. I plan on going and purchasing the food for Thursday and Friday tomorrow. It is homecoming week for them so it is a great opportunity to minister to the team. If you are willing to help and are off on those days let me know. Continue to pray for me as I minister to the team through my chaplain duties as it can be tough when a team struggles. Big shoutout Coach Eric Collier and the Theodore Bobcats as they continue their undefeated run. They have a big game coming up this week against Murphy so pray for Eric’s sanity. Yard Sale this Saturday at Ms. Sharon...
by Christopher Taylor | Sep 8, 2015 | updates
Good morning, We are back to the grind after a long weekend. Hopefully everyone is moving and grooving this morning. A big thanks to Bro. Kenny Lingle for driving the bus for late-night bowling. We brought 45 students and a good big of college to late-night bowling joined with 20+ from FBCBLB and 20+ from FBC Pascagoula. It was a really good time and the students enjoyed it thoroughly. Because of bowling we had our largest crowd in Discipleship Training (15) and we were even missing some regulars. It is a great time of learning more about the Lord, but it is also a great time of fellowship with other believers. Encourage students to attend. More below and there is an attendance schedule below also for Wednesday nights. In 140 characters or less: – T-Shirt Fundraiser continues. They can be purchased in the Fellowship Hall – VHS to DVD Conversion can be processed through the church office anytime. – 9/11 – Alma Bryant vs Fairhope @ Fairhope 7pm – 9/15 – Open Gym for 6-12th Graders from 7-9pm – 9/18 – Alma Bryant Homecoming vs Greenville @ Bryant 7pm – 9/17 & 18 – Cooking for the Alma Bryant Football Team – 9/19 – Sharon Jardee Yard Sale benefiting the youth ministry – 9/21 – Younger Basketball Try-outs 7-9pm – 9/28 – Older Basketball Try-outs 7-9pm In 140 characters or more: Attendance Schedule September 9 (7:30-8:30p) – Sanna Collier September 16 (7:30-8:30p) – Lynne Watson September 23 (7:30-8:30p) – Eva Mareno Late-Night Basketball & Fellowship Schedule September 9 (7:30-8:30p) – Jim & Glenda Chinners September 16 (7:30-8:30p) – Chris Taylor September 23 (7:30-8:30p) – John Ladnier September 30...
by Christopher Taylor | Aug 31, 2015 | updates
Good morning and goodbye August, A speedy end to the month, this week begins real NCAA Football, and some fundraisers and events on the horizon for the youth ministry. Below you can checkout what we are doing the month of September and give any feedback you need. In 140 characters or less: – 9/4 – Alma Bryant vs Foley @ Foley 7pm – 9/6 – Late-Night Bowling – Cost $5 – Must attend evening service – 9/6 – T-Shirt Fundraiser begins – 9/6 – Video Tape Conversion to Digital Fundraiser begins (more in another email) – 9/11 – Alma Bryant vs Fairhope @ Fairhope 7pm – 9/17 & 18 – Cooking for the Alma Bryant Football Team – Download The Foundation App and turn on notifications. app.foundationflow.com or search for The Foundation Youth Ministry in your app store. In 140 characters or more: Late-Night Basketball & Fellowship Schedule Let me know if you cannot be there on these dates. September 2 (7:30-8:30p) – Jack & Kerri Lastorka September 9 (7:30-8:30p) – Jim & Glenda Chinners September 16 (7:30-8:30p) – Chris Taylor September 23 (7:30-8:30p) – John Ladnier Discipleship Training every Sunday Night @ 5:00pm We have a great class that the students attending are enjoying. Please encourage your students to come. Labor Day Weekend Late-Night Bowling – September 6th Requirements for this event will be the same as in the past. Students will have to attend the evening service at 6:00pm to go and the cost is $5. The kitchen will be opened at Spanish Trail Lanes so students will be able to buy food at the bowling alley. Plan is to leave there at 11:30pm and be...
