WARRIORS

Game Day

2010-01-15T17:26:00.000-08:00

January 31, 2010

Right after church we'll meet in the parking lot and head over to the Waynick's home, 7190 Otter Drive. If you have a game you'd like to play, please bring it. Diane will provide lunch -- YUM -- and she hopes that there will be lots of people attending. It might be nice if you let her know if you'll be there so she can plan accordingly. If you have questions, give me a buzz.

ELF!

2009-12-07T11:49:00.000-08:00

Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m. the church is showing the movie Elf. Because this is an incredibly busy time of the year for everyone, this church event will also be the Warriors event for the month. The movie is hosted by the Evangelism Board and the LWML (a.k.a. WOR, or Women of Redeemer), so the key is this: bring a friend and you and your friend will each get a ticket to win a door prize. And it's more fun with friends, right? We'll show the movie (with popcorn and drinks) and then Pastor will talk BRIEFLY about the movie and what Christmas in our homes is reflecting, and then we'll dive into the desserts...and, if you must, coffee. So bring the fam and your friends and we'll all make a night of it.

Pizza Planning Party at Peggy's

2009-09-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

Sunday, October 4, after church

I love a lot of alliteration! Sorry. We're going to have pizza and beverages (BYOB) at my place after church on October 4. Games for the kids, young and old, and a little bit of planning for the year. I want everybody to be able to have a say -- you know, whether we do a week-long camping trip or save our pennies with a game night or do a servant event or Bible study. So bring your beer, your appetite, and your opinions!

Six Flags Cancelled

2009-09-23T07:22:00.000-07:00

If you haven't seen the news lately, you should watch the local channels. They have great video of Six Flags roller coasters almost underwater! Hence, our trip this Saturday is cancelled. :( Unless you want to take your chances -- and your floaties.

Six Flags Military Appreciation Day

2009-09-03T15:16:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 26

Six Flags is offering free admission to active duty soldiers (Soldiers?) and up to two dependents; additional dependents will be half-price. We're going to meet at the church at 8:30 and carpool up there. Pastor and Jen plan on going, as do Peg and Sam. Katie and Corey will meet us at the park. Anybody else who would like to go just let Peg or Pastor know so we don't leave you behind!

Here's the website if you want more information: http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/events/MilitaryAppreciation2009.aspx

P.S. Bring extra clothes -- those water rides can be vicious!

Farewell to the Vanderbilts

2009-04-28T04:55:00.000-07:00

The time has come to say goodbye! We all love Sara and Chaplain Vanderbilt, and we're going to miss them individually and as a church. This Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at Scott and Peggy's house (1526 Autumn Ridge Drive) we're going to have one last bash for them. We'll provide hot dogs and hamburgers -- and probably a beer or two -- if you'll help us out with the side items or desserts. Let Peggy (706-221-6067) or Katie (706-392-0687) know if you plan on attending. As always, kids are invited.

Talent Show and Italian Dinner

2009-03-21T09:11:00.000-07:00

Hope you're all planning on coming to the Talent Show and Italian Dinner! It's going to be Saturday, March 28 at 5:30; tickets are $10 and all the proceeds benefit our youth. If you have kids in middle school or high school, please bring them by the church at 3:30 so we can set up and get cooking!

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

2009-02-26T11:58:00.000-08:00

After church Sunday we're going to head to Chef Lee's for some Chinese food, then we're going bowling at Peachtree Lanes -- if we can manage to move after that yummy lunch. That's the Chef Lee's on East Bradley, of course. Please come!

happy new year!

2009-01-01T09:15:00.001-08:00

My brain is absolutely dead. Somebody better tell me what they'd like to do this year so we can get the ball rolling!

November Movie Night

2008-10-22T08:15:00.001-07:00

Friday, November 7 we're going to meet at my place (1526 Autumn Ridge Drive) to watch Ben Stein's movie "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed". The movie is about why the theory evolution is so prevalent in our schools and the intelligent design theory is ostracized. You can go to to http://www.expelledthemovie.com/ for a lot more information. It hasn't been rated, but Scott and I plan to watch it beforehand to see if it is appropriate for kids.

This is my normal "Chick Flicks" night, so there will be a few new faces there. We usually bring an appetizer or dessert dish; if the weather is nice we'll show the movie outside, so bring lawn chairs or blankets. I'll try to have the fireplace going. Hope everyone can make it!

Halloween Party

2008-10-09T13:31:00.000-07:00

Katie and Corey Shaffer are going to host a Halloween party at their house. It will be, of course, Oct. 31. We'll meet at their house at 7:00 p.m. Katie mentioned that we can take the kids to Lakebottom Park to go trick or treating. She said they'll be grilling out, too, and asked that everybody bring a bag of candy and whatever lawn chairs you can muster! This will be a joint Warriors/Choir/Monday Night Bible Study event -- hope you all can make it. It should be a blast!

two things...

2008-09-09T06:35:00.000-07:00

These aren't official Warriors events, just information I thought I'd pass along.

September 27 is Smithsonian Museum Day; free admission for anyone printing out the card on their website and a guest. The High Museum in Atlanta is free, as is the fine arts museum in Auburn, AL. The site is http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/about.html.

Building on Faith is a Habitat for Humanity project. Several area churches, ours included, are coming together to build a home. Construction is planned for Fridays and Saturdays, now through October 11. You don't have to have any experience -- they need people to be gofers and to bring the workers water and snacks, too. Contact Katie Stinar at ktstinar@yahoo.com for more info. You can register as a volunteer at www.columbusareahabitat.volunteerhub.com.

Chinese Night Hosted by the Warriors

2008-09-08T06:26:00.001-07:00

Our fellow Warrior and three-time Olympian Daryl Szarenski is the speaker for the Redeemer fellowship night Friday, September 26. The Warriors have been asked to provide the food for the evening, so we're bringing our favorite take-out! Of course, if you have a great homemade Chinese dish, you're welcome to bring it. The tentative time is 6:30, but that's not firm yet. PLEASE let me know if you're bringing a dish -- I need to know what to supplement. (And we already have the fortune cookies, so no easy outs!)

Buy Your Butt!

2008-09-08T06:22:00.000-07:00

If you want a Boston butt from Mike and Ed's, the last day to order is next Sunday, the 14th. They are $15, 2-3 lbs, and freeze well. The pick up day is Friday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. They'll be hot, so you may want to bring a cooler.

This fundraiser is to support our evangelism conference on October 4 (from 9-2). Lutheran Hour Ministries is coming down to make the presentation, so it really should be great! It is free, and so is the lunch. I'm trying to work out a babysitter -- I'll keep you posted on that. If you're coming, please RSVP with me, Mariann Turner, or Ritva Wisenall.

E-mail addresses

2008-09-02T06:36:00.001-07:00

The best way for me to stay in touch with everybody is by e-mail. I hate, hate, hate phones. So, if you can, take a second and e-mail me so I can have your address, okay? I'm at m_vanhoveln@hotmail.com or squarepeg@knology.net. You have my everlasting gratitude.

September 20 -- Six Flags!

2008-09-02T06:31:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't want to go to Six Flags -- for free? All Army personnel and dependents (up to 3, I think) get in free on September 20. We're going to meet in the parking lot of the church at 8 a.m. and head on up, caravan style. Please let me know if you're coming. E-mail me at squarepeg@knology.net or call me at 706-221-6067 or 785-210-5034. Pastor Eric and Jen are planning on going, so if you'd like to get to know them better -- and really, where can you get to know someone better than on the Goliath -- join us!