"...we put all of our energy into inviting students to trust Jesus, and to experience life in all of its fullness found in that trust." | 
BRIAN SUTER Pastor of Student Ministry
(Leading Grades 10-12) 952.224.7340
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| A LOOK INSIDE....Life is a journey, and students in grades 10-12 are beginning to understand what that means. As they journey, they are seeking people to trust through the steps of exploring and learning. We journey in our relationship with Jesus in much the same way. To journey means to progress, to make headway toward a desired goal. We call it being En Route. Some desire to grow in their relationships with Jesus, others are just trying to figure out who God is and wonder if faith is real. Regardless of where they may find themselves En Route, we put all of our energy into inviting students to trust Jesus, and to experience life in all of its fullness found in that trust. |
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 HALLOWEEN WEDNESDAY
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 FALL RETREAT
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 PARADOX
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The Eleven O'Clock Menu11:05 am (3rd Service Time) Room 100 |
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Starts September 16th 2009
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Come check us out. |
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*Advanced Registration Required
Parents MUST fill out a Westwood Student Ministry Release Form AND all other release forms pertaining to each specific event for students to participate. Events with LIMITED SPACES will be announced. |
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN March 31st 7:15-9:30 pm Cost: Free Spots Available: 60
Instead of our normal Wednesday night program, En Route will join together for a special service event in which we'll pack meals with Feed My Starving Children. Like all of our special events, this is open to all students in 10th-12th grade.
ONE MORE TIME May 5th
One More Time will be the final Wednesday night of En Route for the season. We will celebrate and reminisce about the year together and will also be celebrating our Seniors. More information on this to come mid-spring!
COLORADO '10 June 25th - July 1st Cost: $570 Spots Available: 125
This year we will return to Silver Cliff Ranch. On site activites will include a high ropes challenge course, hiking, swimming in a pool heated naturally by a hot spring, and a game room complete with foosball and pool tables. Westwood staff and leaders will be throwing a bunch of well planned, crazy fun into the mix of the week. We will also be whitewater rafting down the Arjansas River with Noah's Ark, a whitewater rafting outfitter in the area since 1983. New this year will be an optional horseback trail ride for an extra cost. It is going to be a great week.
Refund Schedule
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Full refund minus deposit on or before May 26th.
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Half refund between May 27th & June 11th.
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No refunds given after June 11th.
CHICAGO '10 July 11th - 16th Cost: $525 Spots Available: 20
Chicago is a spectacular city that draws millions of visitors each year. From shopping and sports, to music and art, the "Windy City" offers a variety of recreactional attractions. Look beyond the tourism spotlight, however, and you'll find many residents struggling to make ends meet. Many families live in poverty and approximately 166,000 people in the Chicago metro-area experience homelessness each year. We will have to opportunity to show the love of Jesus as we serve in His name. We will help meet the needs of the people of the community by partnering with local ministries. We may serve with local children's programs, elderly centers, soup kitchens/homeless shelters and thrift stores. THIS TRIP IS FULL!!!
Refund Schedule
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Full refund minus deposit on or before June 11th.
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Half refund between June 10th & June 27th.
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No refund given after June 27th.
STANDING ROCK July 18th - 23rd Cost: $525 Spots Available: 20
The Standing Rock Reservation crosses the state lines of central South and North Dakota, and is home to the Yanktonai, Hunkpapa and Blackfoot Lakota & Dakota people. Today, Standing Rock is a community deeply affected by poverty. By ministering through home improvements and children's programs, we will learn about serving Jesus as we serve in this amazing community. The projects students will work on will serve as a way of blessing people in need, whether it takes the shape of painting homes, performing a minor home repair, cleaning up debris or other general community projects. Registration opens March 1!!!
Refund Schedule
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Full refund minus deposit on or before June 18th.
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Half refund between June 19th & July 4th.
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No refund given after July 4th.
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Scott Nebel What you do: Sophomore Boys Small Group Tell us about your family: married 20 years, wife Lisa, sons Jack and Beck who are all involved and serving at Westwood. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell or any books by Erwin Mcmanus...Chasing Daylight, Soul Cravings...it's been a good year for reading!!! One random fact about yourself not many people know: this is a tough one since i am pretty transparent, so what you see is what you get...
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Lissy Bendell What you do: Sophomore Girls Small Group Tell us about your family: Mom, Dad, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants One random fact about yourself not many people know: I'm terrified of overflowing toilets and sharks.
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Lisa Nebel What you do: Sophomore Girls Small Group Tell us about your family: Husband-Scoot, Son-Beck, Son-Jack Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: "The Shack" One random fact about yourself not many people know: I played soccer in high school.
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Nick Schaser What you do: Sophomore Boys Small Group Tell us about your family: Mom, Dad and 2 brothers. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok One random fact about yourself not many people know: I recently returned from living in London for over 2 years playing in a band.
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Doug Baden Tell us about your family: Heather-wife, David-son, Kelsey-daughter, Emma-daughter Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Sweeney Todd One random fact about yourself not many people know: I was short and tiny until my junior year.
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Heather Baden Tell us about your family: I have been married for 19 years to Doug. We have 3 children: David, Kelsey, and Emma. I grew up in a family of 6 kids. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: The Lion King on stage in London. One random fact about yourself not many people know: I grew up in Dallas, Texas and I am a huge Cowboys fan. They are finally fun to watch again.
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Jim Bifaro What you do: Junior Boys Small Group Tell us about your family: I have an older sister; she is married and has two beautiful children. I enjoy being an uncle. It is nice to have the ability to give the children back to my sister if they start getting crabby. My immediate family lives in the Twin Cities area. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: I really like the Bourne Movies, Oceans 11, plus I recently watched The Pursuit of Happiness, which was good. One random fact about yourself not many people know: I am originally from Buffalo, NY and I am 100% Italian.
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Chris Pear Tell us about your family: My wife, Jane and I have 5 children. 4 boys and 1 girl. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: The movie "Amazing Grace" about William Wilberforce. One random fact about yourself not many people know: I spent most of my childhood, from ages 2-16, living in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Amy Pluth What you do: Prison Fellowship. I play guiter for the band. Tell us about your family: Dave and I have been married 21 years. We currently have 4 Brittany's (Dogs)., Jessie, Sam, Abby and Murphy. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Since we have Netflix, I've seen a ton of movies, so this is hard. I think Miracle, about the 1980 USA Hockey team, is about the best movie ever made. And, I have a huge weak spot for the humor in movies liek Spinal Tape and Best in Show. One random fact about yourself not many people know: I have 45 first cousins (and I know all their names, as well as their spouses and most of their kids and grandkids names too.)
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Jon Van Gilst What you do: Senior Boys Small Group Tell us about your family: I'm part of a family of five. I have a younger brother and a younger sister. They are currently back in Salt Lake City, Utah where I grew up. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Book-Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus; Movie-Transformers One random fact about yourself not many people know: I love to ballroom dance. My sport and obsession is snowboarding. I thoroughly enjoy a cold Mountain Dew in the summer and a warm coffee in the winter. I have a heart for teenagers, I love to hangout with anf help them any time I can and I will always be one at heart.
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Beth Olson What you do: Senior Girls Small Group Tell us about your family: My parents live in Carver and my younger brother goes to the U of M. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Hairspray...I laughed so hard I almost fell out of my chair. One random fact about yourself not many people know: I am a certified archery instructor.
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Adam Thein What you do: Junior Boys Small Group Tell us about your family: Mom, dad, a sister and a brother Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Movie-The Dark Knight; Book-Wild at Heart One random fact about yourself not many people know: I am all about extreme sports, skiing, downhill mountain biking. I love to do triathlons, and I love Colorado.
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Courtnay Suter What you do: Junior Girls Small Group Tell us about your family: My mom and dad live in North Dakota. I have a younger brother who is married to Amber. I have 2 "new" sister-in-laws, 3 nephews and 1 niece. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: P.S. I Love You One random fact about yourself not many people know: I have webbed toes.
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Heather Lippert What you do: Senior Girls Small Group Tell us about your family: Mom, Dad, and a younger brother who is outta control. He serves with the Xchange and is going to Bethel. Favorite movie (or book) you have seen (or read) in the past year: Movie-The Dark Knight; Book-Don't look me in the Eyes. One random fact about yourself not many people know: I can only cross one eye.
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