Party like a rockstar, or gorilla, or hotdog, or...

Hey all! Hope this post finds you feverishly preparing your Halloween costumes for THIS SUNDAY'S costume party at High Tide! I have heard some of the ideas and I can promise you this year's costume contest is sure to be a close one...

Party details...

• this IS a costume party - dress up - be creative!!



• time is 6-8 pm (this is different than our regularly scheduled programming)



• location is Studio 4:12 @ Cypress Meadows Community Church



• age - 6th grade through 12th grade



• PLEASE bring a snack to share - chips, a 2 liter, halloween cupcakes, etc.



• BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!



• fun will include games, a costume contest, food, music, and NATE - who could ask for more!

See you Sunday!!!!!!!!!!

Fall Events & Announcements

Hey All!!

Check out the news...

1. LOW TIDE MEETS HIGH TIDE - beginning October 10th, we will be launching something called "low tide". Basically we're going to begin youth group at 5pm from then on instead of 6:30. Why? Mostly because we want the extra hour to do more fun stuff like football, volleyball, dodge ball, capture the flag...you know, things we don't normally have time to do. Also, from 5-6:30 there will be snacks for sale in Faye's Cafe, music to listen to, and plenty of time to catch up with the people you haven't seen in a week.
2. CALLING ALL 6TH GRADERS - beginning October 10th we are expanding our ministry to include students in the 6th grade. They are welcome to attend any and all High Tide events from this point on. Yea!
3. DID SOMEONE SAY LOCK IN - Yes, you heard right...its that time of year again. See below for important dates...

• Sunday, October 31st we will still have low & High Tide but with a Halloween twist - details are under wraps right now but know this...costumes will be involved
• Friday, November 12th is our 2010 Lock In. We will be staying up all night in the name of fun. Starts @ 8pm on Friday and ends at 7 am on Saturday morning. Cost is $5 for pizza and snacks!!
• Sunday, December 19th will be our UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTAY - We'll have sweater judging, yule tide games, and plenty of food and music. Bring your friends & a donation for Springs of Hope Kenya!! Last year we raised enough money for a student uniform and shoes...this year I'm thinking - tuition for a year!! Anyone with me??

Back To School!!!!!!!

Hey High Tide Families & Students & Volunteers!

It is back to school time at High Tide and we are celebrating by starting a spontenious kickball domination challenge that will happen tonight @ 6:15 in North City Park which is located within the North Bay Hills Subdivision. Just click on the highlighted words for directions.

You're welcome to bring your friends, be sure and wear tennis shoes, and we should be playing for about an hour and a half to two hours (depending on how long it takes us to crush Jon's team).

We'd also love for you to come back on Sunday night @ 6:30 to our regular High Tide gathering that takes place at 2180 N. McMullen Booth Road! We play games, have competitions, worship together, and talk about things that affect our everyday lives. Join us!

Lastly, don't forget to check out the High Tide fan page on Facebook! Upload your favorite videos, pictures & use the share link to share it with all your friends!

Have a great day & I'll see you tonight. I'll be the one with her game face on!!

Summer Schedule

Hey families!!

Summer is just around the corner and there are many events that you need to have down on your calendar!


Saturday, June 12th - Girls Day - lunch & movie "Killers" @ Citrus Park Mall 11am

Thursday, June 17th - Day trip to Busch Gardens - Time TBA

Saturday, July 10th - Girls Day - lunch & movie "Eclipse" @ Citrus Park Mall 11am

Thursday, July 15th - Day trip to Boing Jump Center in Brandon - http://www.boingjumpcenter.com/Home.html

Friday, July 16th - BOYS NIGHT - $15 open high ropes climb @ Trinity YMCA

Monday, July 19th - Friday, July 23rd BigStuf Camp in Daytona Beach

Thursday, August 12th - Day Trip to the BEACH

Saturday, August 21st - Girls Day - lunch & movie "Beastly" @ Citrus Park Mall 11am


Hope you can make it to some or ALL of our events! Prices & times will be posted as the dates get closer.

As always, our Sunday night gathering is at 6:30-8pm in Studio 4:12!!

AND - we're happy to say we now have a college group, Cypress University, that meets Wednesdays from 7:30-9 ( http://cypressmeadowscollege.blogspot.com/ )!

Don't miss it!

Relationship Challenge - Week 1 Confessions

Here's the game we played Sunday night...



Here's the confessions from week one of the relationship challenge...

Volunteer Training - March Podcasts

Hey all,

This post is specifically for our amazing High Tide adult and student volunteers BUT everyone is welcome to listen in!

Part of our commitment to the volunteers that feel passionate about pouring into the next generation at Cypress is to offer them resources that feed their souls and fill them up spiritually so they can bring their best to this ministry!

The leadership topic for March is Conflict Resolution...enjoy!

Jan

BigStuf

BigStuf 2010 is JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!

Make plans NOW to send your student to our 2010 summer trip called BigStuf!
Remember, a $50 deposit is due on Sunday, March 28th to reserve your spot.
This trip has been one of the highlights of my time at Cypress. It is
combination of high-energy worship, world-class communicators, and community
building experiences that will change the life of your student forever. But
that's just my opinion. Here's what some of the kids who went last year had
to say about it...

"Eye opening teachings, rocking worship, amazingly spiritual experience, and
fun pranking our leaders." - boy, high school senior

"Life-changing. I have never felt the Lord's presence in my life like I did
while we were there. It got me back in touch with the reason I follow Jesus
Christ." girl, high school senior

"It was awesome! You have thousands of students praising God and the best
teachers in America and it definitely stirs up something in you that if you
put yourself with the right people and spend time with God the flame will
keep burning!" - boy, high school senior

Total cost of the trip is $400...here is your cost breakdown...

April 4th (Easter SUNDAY) - $50 deposit to save your spot

May 16th - $250 to finalize registration

July 19th (DEPARTURE DAY) - $100 for meals during the trip + anything additional you'd like for spending money