Here's a summary of what ahead for us in the world of XStream.

1. Parents' Meeting/Student meeting this Wednesday--yep, TODAY--from 6-8 at Calvary. We were planning a bonfire for students and a meeting for parents at Harvest Fields, but the weatherman says RAIN is here for a while. This meeting is for all parents, and all students. I'll be meeting with you parents while the students are hanging out and playing with Team XStream. I'll have the leaders for middle school and high school make appearances so that you can meet your student's leaders. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about our team this year!

2. Middle School Welcome Weekend this Friday and Saturday. You should have received a post card in the mail about this, and you'll receive more info at the Parents' Meeting. But here's the scoop: We'll be pulling out from Calvary as close to 4 as possible Friday. Please have your youngin' pack ONE BAG. They'll need shower stuff, a sleeping bag (we're tenting), a set of clothes they can get MESSSSSSY in, a garbage bag to transport said MESSSSSSY clothes home in, and a complete change of clothes (even shoes) for the stop at Lakemont and the ride home. The cost for 7th and 8th graders is $25, for 6th graders it's $15. Students will need a permission slip and a medical release form. We'll hold these med forms all year, so you'll only need to submit one.

3. Senior High Welcome Weekend--DESTINATION UNKNOWN! We'll be rolling out from Calvary at 4 on the 17th and be returning the 19th. The cost for this mystery weekend: $65. It is going to be one for the memory books, so encourage your students to attend! Students will need normal clothes, a sleeping bag, and shower stuff. Students will need a permission slip and a medical release form. We'll hold these med forms all year, so you'll only need to submit one.

4. See You at the Pole is the national day of student-led prayer, and will take place September 15. Students will be gathering at their school's flagpole, and their will be a rally that night to see what God did during the day and give students a chance to respond to the gospel. We're bringing in a national skit group for laughs and a tasteful presentation of the Good News.

5. House Party (senior high students) will begin September 12. XStream will kick off September 22 at Calvary.

As always, we appreciate your prayers and support as we come alongside you to aid in the development (spiritual and otherwise) of your students!