Summer Is Here!!!

Hey gang!

Can you believe that summer is here!!! In just a few days we'll be heading off on Choir Tour! VBS after that, and many of you will be heading to Arlington for Mission Arlington after that! The schedule is crazy, but I'm praying that in all of the busyness of the schedule that God will do great things in our heart!!! Here are a few updates for you....

PERU TEAM:
-Don't forget about our retreat this Sunday evening and Monday morning. We will leave for LR right after evening worship and we will be home by noon on Monday.
-Don't forget your blue notebook!
-Make sure you're up to date on your payments

MISSION ARLINGTON TEAM:
-Don't forget about our meeting this Monday night at Pasta Jack's. Make sure you're there by 6:30 PM and bring money for your meal. We will be done by 7:45 PM.

PAINT YOUR HEART OUT:
-Registration will kick off THIS SUNDAY for PAINT YOUR HEART OUT. This is a 3 day missions project in Benton. Pick up a registration brochure in the Upper Room for more information.
-The dates are June 30, July 1, July 2. The cost is only $10!

Be looking on the blog for more information on upcoming events and ministry opportunities!

The Evil Eye

Enjoy the Holiday Weekend!!

Last IMPACT

hey gang!  

just a note to remind you that tomorrow night (wednesday, may 21) is our last IMPACT of the semester. sad day huh??  

we will go out with a bang though as we'll have a huge cook out in the parking lot between the choir room and the gym.  there will be hot dogs/hamburgers/and a bunch of desserts to munch on while you try to conquer one of the following events on the INFLATABLES!!!

1) SUMO INFLATABLE RING

here's the deal....you suit up in a sumo costume...get in the inflatable ring....and try to move your opponent out of the red circle!  this thing is hilarious!

2) PEDESTAL JOUST

this thing is american gladiatoresque!  this is a total test of balance and strength.  you know the test...you and your opponent get on opposite pedestals and you try to take them down!

3) PILLOW WARS

if you're up for a real challenge...then this is it for you!  you'll find yourself trying to balance on a beam that is surrounded by an inflatable cushion.  your goal?  to knock your opponent off with a giant pillow!  pillow wars=perfect opportunity for revenge on your sister/brother!

4) SPUD BROTHERS OBSTACLE COURSE

this obstacle course is a little bit different.  teams of 2 go into the obstacle courses and grab either the eyes/mouth/ears/nose.  the winner is the first team to successfully put their spud brother back together!

don't miss out this wednesday night!!!

Upcoming Stuff

WHAT'S UP???

summer is almost here!  i'm pumped!  just a few notes of interest for you....

MISSION ARLINGTON.....we still have a few spots available if you want to be a part of the team that will go on mission June 22-27!  it is going to be a great week of ministry as we teach children about the love that God has for them, and serve alongside the people of Mission Arlington.

LAST RIDE.....if you are a senior/junior and you want to go on the Senior Trip to float the Buffalo, stay at Shepherd of the Ozarks, and hang out with each other for a couple of days.  the dates are may 28-29 and the cost is $70.  the DEADLINE to sign up is this sunday, may 18th! holler at me with any questions!

LAST IMPACT....our last IMPACT for the semester is this coming up Wednesday, May 21st!  we'll be in the parking lot between the gym and the worship center. we will start at 6:30 PM and end up at 7:30 PM!  come with your appetitite and we'll hang out for a little while before our Seniors' big graduation day!!

This Sunday, May 11th!!!

Don't forget to get your Mother's Day present!!!!!

Don't forget to bring your $35 Mission Arlington deposit if you plan on going on an incredible missions journey with God June 22-27!!

Don't forget to come to church Sunday evening at 6:00 PM to hear Stephen Ray (www.stephenray.com) lead in worship! 

Cast your vote in the new poll.  Leave a comment if you'd like!

Student Ministry Golf Tournament

Here are some pictures from last Saturday's golf tournament. We had a record of 20, 4-person teams participate in this year's tournament!

REMINDER: Jake Maxwell, OBU student, will be speaking at IMPACT this Wednesday night. Also, Mission Arlington $35 deposits are due this Sunday! Don't forget!

click this link to view all the pictures from the tournament:

http://picasaweb.google.com/upperroomstudentministry/RandyGeorgeMooneyMemorialGolfTournament

IMPACT

Hey Gang!

Here is the low down for the rest of the semester for IMPACT:

May 7th....Jake Maxwell
an OBU student and RW08 leader, will be preaching. The UR Band will lead worship.

May 14th....Student Testimony night! I'll be asking some of you to simply tell the story of what God has done and what He is doing in your lives. This will be a fun night!

May 21st....UR Graduation Cook Out!! We'll do a little BBQ'ing in the parking lot behind the UR across the street from the football field. Show up around 630 PM and we'll end up around 830PM. Be looking for more info. soon!

May 28th...NO IMPACT...Seniors and Juniors will be on the LAST RIDE!