http://westsidevelocity.org Jr. High Student Ministry West Side Christian Church Springfield, IL Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:46:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our fall calendar is out!  If you haven't already recieved it you can download a copy now.  A few imortant dates coming up: 9/5 - Promotion Sunday & YB Normal Dinner 9/10 - Roundabout 9/15 - V-Group Kickoff 10/1 - Fall Retreat http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/30/fall-calendar/ This morning we said goodbye to our graduating class of 8th graders.  It was sad to see them go but we're excited to see all of the amazing things God has in store for them in high school.  We'll miss you guys! Check out some memories of their Jr. High years ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/29/goodbye-8th-graders/ The Roundabout is one of the biggest, and most highly anticipated, events we do all year and it is a perfect chance to invite a friend or check out our ministry for the first time. We stay out all night and travel around town to have as much fun as ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/24/roundabout-2/ If you’ve been to our YB Normal Welcome Dinner before you know it’s something no one will want to miss. We throw this party every year to welcome all of our new students, especially the incoming 6th graders. The dinner is Sunday, September 5th from 5-6PM in Centennial Hall. We ask ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/23/yb-normal-welcome-dinner/ This time of year is always exciting as we kick off a new school year.  Promotion Sunday for all grades at West Side is Sunday, September 5th. That means our current 8th graders will officially join the High School ministry at 10:15AM on 9/5 in E204. If you are ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/08/promotion-sunday-2/ We had a blast last night at our "Drive In" Movie Night.  We built some cool (and strange) drive in vehicles.  We all kinds of things including a baby stroller, a weinermobile and  even a three car train!  As with any great event, we also consumed a  ridiculous about of ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/05/drive-in-movie-night-recap/ Attention All Jr. High Students – Many of you already know about this but I wanted to take a minute to let any newcomers know about our texting list.  If you have a phone and use texting you can sign up for our Velocity texting messaging list.  If you’d ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/04/texting-2/ On Sunday, August 15 from 6:00pm-9:00pm we’ll be celebrating the end of an era for our current class of 8th graders as they prepare to head on up to High School. We’re inviting all 8th graders (soon to be freshman) to come out to the Duff’s house.  We’ll grill some dinner, ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/08/03/8th-grade-graduation-party-2/ Coming up this Wednesday, August 4th from 6-8:30PM we'll be hosting our final Velocity Fun Night of the summer.  We'll meet in E205 and break into groups to create our "cars" for the drive in.  Every group will be provided with one big appliance box but you're welcome to bring ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/07/27/drive-in-movie-night/ A little over a month ago Velocity transitioned out of our old room (E200) into a new room down the hall (E205).  We've had a blast transitioning into such great new space.  Here are just a few pictures of what we've been up to on Sunday mornings over the last ... http://westsidevelocity.org/2010/07/27/velocity-pictures-july/