Merry Christmas!

Wishing everone a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

No Youth Group Sunday, but there is Rec on Wed!

Again, thanks to Brianna, Jenna, Janelle, and Lindsey for babysitting on Christmas Eve. You all were a BIG help!

Let me see what picture I have...

At Wards' Open House...

TTYL,

MWard

Open House This Sunday

Look who was at last year's Open House at the Wards!

Plan to come this year!
Sunday, 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.

No Youth Group until January 6th!

There IS Rec both weeks - 7 - 8:30 p.m.

MWard

P.S. A BIG THANKS to all who helped babysit on Saturday!

2 Hour School Delay on Mon 12/17

Just thought I'd let you know! : )

It's on the school district website.

MWard

Calling All Babysitting Volunteers!!!

Hey All,

We have 17 kids registered for tomorrow, so I need as many of you as possible. If you can be there at 10:00 (hint: dancers & others) that would be great, if not, then noon is the time we begin to watch the kids - until 3:00 p.m.

I have at least 5 or 6 who said they could help. I really appreciate it! Let me know if you cannot come.

Thanks!
MWard

A-Caroling and A-shoveling We Go...

Hi You All,

I have a couple of pictures on this blog. The first one is from the caroling on Saturday night. We had a good time and the warmth of the Community House felt great! Cookies were none too bad, either!

The next photo is our snow shoveling today! You all did great. Thanks! Mr. Ebel is very appreciative! Buddy thanks you as well! We'll have to do it again sometime... : )

Hopefully, there will be school tomorrow. I was going to be at the high school today, too. Bummer! Rec is tomorrow night fur shur...

Youth Group is from 6:00 - 7 :00 p.m. on Sunday for Everyone. Concert following. Try to stay - it will be good! Remember to bring your dollar to Youth Group for the gift.

Tootles...

MWard

Here we come a caroling...

Hey Hey,

We have Mr. B with the tree...see...

I have a new newsletter hot off the press. Just ask me for it!

Saturday is Kid's Stuff B.i.G. Club at 10:00 a.m. Dancers??? We are doing computers. Dec. 15th is the next Club and we will be Babysitting after it from noon to 3:00 p.m. so parents can shop. Please plan to come to help with that. More details later...

Saturday evening at 6:30 is caroling around North Warren followed at 7:30 by a tree decorating and lighting followed by refreshments where it is warm - in the Community House. Be there. It will be fun and get you in the mood for Christmas.

Youth Group on Sunday - regular times: 6:15 Jr High 7:00 Sr High

That should do it for now...

MWard

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Have a great Thanksgiving! Be sure to thank the Lord for His blessings!


For those who miss Rec...>>>


No Rec this week, but there WILL be Youth Group Sunday night at 6:15 for Jr High and 7:00 for Sr High.

CYa later...


MWard

Youth Stuff

Hey Hey,

Look at what fun we had on Saturday! Six yards in North Warren were raked. We are doing it again this Saturday after Kid's Stuff... At noon...be there if you can! (Nov. 17th) It feels good to do good deeds for people to help them out!

Lots of people were at Rec - how exciting! No Rec next week, it will resume after Thanksgiving.

Youth Group on Sunday. 6:15 for Jr. High and 7:00 for Sr. High (for those NOT going to the Bills game!) We will have live music to sing with this week! Be there if you can!

Warning...Sermonette...

It's easy to see Thanksgiving as the precursor to Christmas, but remember to take time to give thanks for what we have in this country. God has blessed us in it and in this community of ours. Mention this when you see other family members and friends and don't forget to thank the Lord for his goodness and forgiveness. He is ALWAYS with us and ALWAYS and FOREVER will LOVE us unconditionally. His Love endures forever...We can do NOTHING to earn his love...Thank God today and every day!

MWard

Rake Leaves Anyone???

Hi You All,

Whooooooo are these characters??

We are doing a leaf raking service project this Saturday, 11/10. We'll meet at the church at noon, maybe rake a little, then get pizza, then maybe rake some more. It depends on: 1. number of you who show up 2. number of yards we need to rake 3. the weather.

BRING A RAKE IF YOU HAVE ONE!!



I am toying with the idea of doing it a little on Monday afternoon, but no promises. I have some things to do on Monday so we'll see. If Saturday goes well, we may do it next Saturday also. Thanks for being so flexible! : )

Youth Group Sunday night 6:15 for Jr High, 7:00 for Sr High. Be there!

Ta Ta...
MWard

Happy November...

Hi Everyone,

First of all...Sorry, Brian, about the game today...no, not really! Actually, IMHO football is highly overrated! I did not even realize who Penn State was playing...

OK, NOW Everyone,

Youth Group Sun night - 6:15 for Jr Hi and 7:00 for Sr Hi. Be there!

Rec will be on Wed. I have new newsletters for those who haven't gotten one yet. It's just on one side of a piece of paper this month, but highly informative!

We were praying for you, Lindsey, today (Sat.)! Hope it went well!

Make sure you all set your clocks back an hour or else you'll be early, of course in my case, I'll be on time! : )

(1st picture) From Halloween at our candy & hot dog giveaway!

(2nd picture) From Saturday's Kid's Stuff...That Abby, Jenna, and Riane dancing...

That's it for now...See ya later alligator...

MWard

Correction!

Dinner is at 6:00, NOT 6:30! We are still meeting at 5:30!

This Sunday & Halloween

Sunday Youth Group is from 5:30 until about 6:15 p.m. for EVERYONE! There is a covered dish dinner at 6:30 for the church and I want YOU ALL to be there and don't worry about bringing anything. It is for Buddy for "pastor appreciation" so I am not sure what will happen.

Also, your parents and families are invited and welcome to come to the supper also! They don't have to bring anything either!

HALLOWEEN - NO REC, but we will be hosting a table in the park from 6 - 8 p.m. We will help pass out hot dogs and candy. Make time to come by and help for a short or long time! If you can come before 6 to help, please do! Wear a costume if you want!

Later...

Youth Group Sunday...and change...

Hey Everyone,

Youth Group tomorrow night - Be There!

However...slight change.....
Middle/Jr. Highs (anyone at Beaty or just below) will meet at 6:30 SHARP!
Sr. Highs (obviously those of you at the high school!) will come at 7:00 SHARP!
All Together from 7:00 until 7:30.
Sr. High Study from 7:30 until 8:00.

GOT IT???

I look forward to seeing you all! We have things to talk about!

MWard

New Blog (creative title, huh?)

News of Note:

Rec will be Wed at 7:00 at N.W. Community House...BB is back!

Youth Group this Sunday will be from 6:30 - 7:30 for Middle School students...not that High Schoolers couldn't come. Since most of our Senior Highs are in the band and the band will be in Canada, then there will not be very many here! Makes sense...

Beginning on Oct. 14th, the Youth Group will be structured as follows:

6:30 - 7:00 Middle School Students

7:00 - 7:30 Everyone

7:30 - 8:00 High School Students

Speaking of the WAHS band...GREAT JOB on Saturday night. I enjoyed seeing you all!

I will be doing a newsletter this week hopefully!

Bye 4 Now...

MWard

SYATP - Be There!

See You at the Pole is Wednesday before school at the flagpole! (although the location is somewhat obvious!) It is supposed to begin at sevenish, but just get there when you can. The more the merrier! I may be at one depending on if I am working and where. You Beaty guys can do it at Beaty also. Be strong and courageous! God will honor your efforts and prayers! If you can't be there in person, pray for those who are - we have the privilege of being able to talk to God anywhere and anytime and know that He hears us!

MWard

Weekend Stuff

Hi Everyone!

Good time at Rec on Wed - I had fun!

WAHS football game is on Sat night at War Memorial. Buddy & I will be in the stand...the concession stand that is!

No Youth Group on Sunday because of the 5:00 p.m. rally at Soldiers and Sailors for See You at the Pole. Plan to go! Need a ride??? Call me!

'Till later,
MWard

News - Mrs. Franklin

I just want to let you all know that Anne Franklin, mother of Ian and Hannah (9th & 10th grades) passed away last night. She fought a courageous battle with cancer and had a strong faith. Keep her family in your prayers - that they would feel God's arms of love wrapped around them.

We don't know why these bad things happen, but we know that God is Soverign (in control) and powerful and that He knows us and loves us more than we can imagine - He created us!

Blessed be the name of the Lord...

Share His great love today.

Mama Ward

Hey Hey New Post (finally)!

OK you all...here's the buzz,

Youth Group this Sunday night...ALL at 6:30 (until 8:00). We won't split yet - in a couple of weeks. You just have to promise to behave and listen! I only have two ears you know! : ) (and one brain...)

I have a new study. Come check it out. I'll try a few of this new kind and we'll see if we like it.

Rec. on Wednesday at Community House. 7:00 p.m.

In lieu (instead) of having Youth Group next Sunday (Sept. 23), we will be going to the Soldiers and Sailors Park at 5:00 p.m. for a See You at the Pole Rally with singing, fellowship, prayer, and a "ra ra" rally! I can take five of you + Joshua in my van. If more need a ride, we'll figure something out.

I look forward to tomorrow or tonite depending on when you read this! : )
Or last night...or two nights ago...

MWard

Youth Group Tonight Again!

Hi Everyone,

Once again, we are having Youthy Groupy tonight at 6:30 for everyone. Thanks, Brianna for the update (on previous blog) I hope everything works out for her!

Last week was a busy one for me - sorry I didn't get a new posting up. There are new newsletters so be sure to get one if you haven't yet.

If any parents or other adults want to have input into my planning for the year, there's a meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church to help me get organized...actually, to help me plan the year's activities!

Yes, I was Beaty on Thursday & saw some of you! We'll see where I will be this week! We can call it "Where's Mama Ward?"

Have a wonderful day off tomorrow! We're taking Burt back to school.

Me

Youth Group Tonight!

Hi Everyone,

There will be youth group tonight @ 6:30. I wasn't going to have it because this was the church "retreat" weekend, but it was cancelled.

I know some of you will be trying out for the play - come when you can. Best wishes on your tryouts! I'll be thinking of you!

Good band show yesterday!

See you later,
MWard

Japan program

Hi Everyone,

Remember: Refreshments. Burt will be presenting a program about his trip to Japan last summer on Sunday night (tomorrow or today, whenever you read this!) at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Refreshments! I will have a short youth group meeting after until no later than 8:00. Did I mention refreshments??

Thank you for all your help with the sale, especially Mrs. B & Brian! : ) We'll tally our income and let you know at a later time.

Thanks all,
AWard

Fair, Chex, Trash & Treasure

Hey Youthy Types,

Here's a couple of pics from the fair...

A good time was had by all... : )

CHEX: We will begin making the "snack" at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. If you are in marching band, or just can't get to the church until later, we should still be doing it until supper time. I am clueless as to how long it will take - this is the grand experiment!

TRASH & TREASURE: We will set up on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in front of the church. We'll sell until about 3:00 p.m. or earlier if the snacks are gone.

Later,

AWard

KB and Tiredness...

Hi All,

What an awsome (that word I don't use very much...again!) day yesterday. Several of you all and the Ward Family journeyed to Darien Lake for Kingdom Bound and had a wonderful and inspirational time! We saw Seventh Day Slumber and Newsboys and Burt & Joshua saw Skillet. We may want to think about this again for next year! (Lindsey & Riane at Seventh Day Slumber.)

At the Newsboys Concert... Ask any Ward about the spoons!

Yes, M Ward is very tired, but just as tired as all those who went!

I plan to leave at around 2:00 tomorrow (Friday) for those who wish to go to the fair. So far I have Megan & Trey fur sure! Who else fur sure???

A crazy, (but fun) week! School is not too far off.....

Remember: ALL youth are welcome to any of our events, even though you have not been coming. We will be planning our fall schedule soon and would like your input and presence (not presents, although they are welcome also!) Not really... Then again...

Tootles for now,

AWard

Pool Party Pics

It was fun in the rain! We all got wet!

A BIG THANK YOU goes to the Wood Family for hosting!

REMEMBER:

1. No Rec this week, will resume next week

2. Kingdom Bound - leaving around 1:30 on Wednesday

3. Warren County Fair - leaving after band practice & lunch on Friday - maybe twoish??

4. Nameless Youth Group meeting on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

NEXT WEEK...

5. Making Chex Mix stuff on Friday, August 17th after lunch (1:00) if you are not in the marching band and after marching band if you are!

6. Selling Chex Mix stuff at the North Warren Trash & Treasure Day on Aug. 18th. I'll have sign up sheet for times.

7. Riane, Lindsey, Nyssa, Emily sing at church on Sunday, Aug. 19th and we talk about our mission trip, 10:00 a.m.

Someday I'll learn how to post a calendar on here, but for now, you have to wade through an abundant amount of numerous words!

Thanks for your comments - I enjoy reading them!!!

TTYL,

AWard

Next Week's Activities

Hello y'all, (my southern greeting)

No Rec next week (Aug 8th) because it's Deborah Ward's 21st birthday...Just kidding... It's also Warren County Fair Week! Back again in two weeks - (there were 18 people at rec last night)!!

Are you interested in going as a group to the fair? We will probably be going on Friday, Aug. 10th - leaving in the afternoon. Let me or Brian know if you want to go then.

Kingdom Bound: Wed, Aug. 8th Let me know if you want to go. We are leaving Wed. afternoon at around 1:30ish. We need to know who is going so we have enough transportation. Tickets are $30 plus money for food, T shirts, etc. We will return after the concerts that night and we'll bring you to your front door!

Band camp begins also...

What a busy week!

A BIG THANK YOU to those participating in Kidstuff B.i.G. Club VBS this week. Your help is very much appreciated!

Ta Ta for now,
AWard

More pics of trip plus upcoming events...

visiting a nursing home... painting a porch...

Hi Everyone,

It is sooo exciting to see new people posting on here!!! wooo hooo!

Good to see those of you at VBS! BB Brian will do rec on Wed and those helping with VBS can just get there when finished with VBS.

Happy appy birthday to Emily Ashbaugh and Jessica (hers was last Sunday)! I'll have to see who else has one soon!

It's hard to believe August is upon us! There will be youth group on Sunday evening. NEXT week is fair week AND Kingdom Bound. The Wards are planning to go the evening of Wed, Aug 8th. Let me know who would like to go. Tickets are $ 30 for after 5:00. Obviously we'll get back real late that night. We can also talk about going to the fair.

Oh wow, I guess that means that WAHS band camp begins next week, also!

Am I old or is this summer going by fast for you all as well???

Until later,

Mama Ward

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!!!!!

...a word I don't use much...

However...

The mission trip to Steubenville, Ohio...

AWESOME!

Super (ville) trip...

Wonderful North Warren youth...

Most of all....Awesome GOD! Yea God!

Devotions...

Scraping a porch...

And wait...there's more...

Too much to tell now, but thank you for your prayers and thoughts. We plan to talk about the trip during a worship service in the next month...

However, you youthy types can come to youth group for a sneak preview!

Later,

(soon to maybe be renamed....)

AWard

P.S. Youth group on Sunday, July 22 at 6:30; (It's someone's or sometwos birthday!) NO YG on Sunday, July 29, BUT...you are invited to help with our Vacation Bible School. Talk to me...

P.P.S. Rec on Wed! Same time. Same place.

Mission Trip Week & Recent activities

Hey All!

Six youthies and two adults will leave on Sunday afternoon for our mission trip to Steubenville, Ohio for the week. Pray for safety and a closer relationship to God and to others we meet as we minister in Jesus' name! We'll tell you more when we return! Burt & Mrs. Dyke will be traveling to Indiana for a nationwide Presbyterian Youth Conference so pray for them also!

Because of the trip...NO YOUTH GROUP THIS SUNDAY! BBB will be doing rec on Wednesday, though. Same time...same place...Don't forget H2O bottles!

Several enjoyed the Jamestown Jammers game last night before nature's fireworks came...

(see dark cloud...)

...although the Jammers lost...

There will be youth group next week (22nd) at the regular time (6:30 p.m.) Consider helping with Vacation Bible School which begins the next week (July 29th). It will be like an nightly Kids Stuff BiG Club!

Thththththtaaaats all folks....until I return....

AWard

P.S. What's your body part??? Are you using it???

Photo of Joshua and Tristan canoeing

Hey Hey,

Looky at what I learned how to do today...add a photo! I'm so proud of myself!

More pics forthcoming since I now know how to do it! : )

AWard

Time for Revolution Float Info.

Hey Youse Guys and Gurls!

If you are interested in helping decorate the float for Time for Revolution, be at the Church of the Nazarene on Pennsylvania Ave. on Tuesday, July 3rd at 4:00 p.m. to help. There may be some food type items for you to munch on.

Meet on July 4th at 10:00 a.m. behind the YMCA building to walk with the float. T-shirts are $5 if you are interested in getting one.

AWard

P.S. No Rec on July 4th. There IS Youth Group this Sunday, July 1st!

P.P.S. We have a "hot-off-the-press" newsletter for y'all!

I'm Back...and Stuff...

Hey Hey...

The Wards are back from their vacation and ready for the summer!

NO REC on July 4th...We should have it all other Wednesdays in July! I know we thought we may have it, but we'll have a break next week. If I find out about a Revolution Float for the parade, I'll let you all know.

Youth Group will be on July 8, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19 from 6:30 - 8:00.
Mission Trip will be July 15 - 20th to Steubenville, OH.

I'm working on a page for the July church newsletter with summer info and events.

For now,
AWard

Do you trust Jesus? How much?

Canoe Trip 6/29

The canoe trip will take place in the late afternoon of Friday, June 29 and we probably won't get home until the evening. If you can't go then, perhaps we can set up another one later in the summer. Please let me know if you are able to go so we can get a preliminary count. Let your friends know about it also! It will be about $11 per person plus money for refreshments.

AWard

June stuff...

New Youth Mart newsletters are now available for June.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YOUTH GROUP H.S. GRADUATES:
Burt Ward WAHS
Andrea Lindell EHS

Other North Warren Presbyterian Graduates:
Stacie Stuart WAHS
Amanda Knopf WAHS
Megan Grady YHS

Graduation is on Friday, June 8th at 6:30.

We will continue to have Rec on Wednesdays - at the state hospital field if the weather is nice. Community House if not.

The next Youth Group will be on Sunday, June 24th at 6:30. We had a good time this week, plan to come! Sorry it's not for a few weeks, the Wards are busy most of June.

Remember to avoid PPP this summer : ) Make wise decisions : )

A canoeing trip is planned for Friday, June 29th. The cost will be about $11 plus $ for refreshment purchases! Let me or Brian or Ken Bakewell know if you are interested.

Great comments everyone!!!! Keep them coming!!!

TTYL,
AWard

P.S. Best wishes on the vocal tryouts...

Any News?

I would like to hear from you all with any news so we may share it in the next newsletter! Any awards, activities, recognitions, birthdays, happenings? Comment here or send me an e-mail at bsward3@atlanticbb.net . Pictures can be submitted also!

AWard

P.S. LOVED Nyssa's comment in the WAHS Yearbook about her Dad!

Next Youth Group Meeting

You all make me smile : )

For those who are available (as in not going away for the weekend or doing whatever) next Sunday evening, we will have youth group at 6:30 at the church! The Wards will be VERY busy in June so we'll try to get in a meeting next Sunday, May 27th. I have no idea what we'll be doing, but will do something! Spread the word!

AWard

Burt's Eagle Court of Honor

Burt will be getting his Eagle Scout Award on Sunday, May 20th at 3:00 at the church and you are ALL invited. Let me know if you are coming! There will be a reception afterward.

AWard

Got Comments? Yes!

Hey, I got comments! Hooray!

No, not a genius, more like the Dad on today's (Wed) Zits cartoon! Very funny!

Some e-mails bounced back, so let others know about the blog!

Winslows...mission trip???New Wilmington Missions Conference???
Let me know!

AWard

Hello!

This is the grand experiment! Mrs. Ward is actually constructing a blog - how exciting!

Let me know your thoughts!