We are once again at that time of the year where Texas gets cold or frozen. I have been incredibly used to the cold being born and raised in Nebraska. Since being down in Texas, each and every year I hope for snow and cold weather.
I know I am the crazy one hoping for this to come. But what I have had to eventually learn was that Texans don’t do cold nor do they do mildly hazardous road conditions. I have to keep telling myself this each and every year and that Texans don’t have the tools to handle this and that Texans aren’t me. You will find me out and about regardless of the road conditions. So in a way you can say I am very stubborn when it comes to cold weather.
There is one thing that is apparent, how critical it is to have the right set of tools to get the task or job done. I hope that one day Texas will learn to have the right tools to be better prepared for cold weather. Till that day comes, I will continue to navigate the roads regardless of their condition. With all of that being said, stay warm and enjoy that nice cup of hot coffee or hot chocolate.
Jeff
Office Manager
Youth Summer Camp Deadline
The Sign-Up deadline is TODAY, 31st January 2023 - we have to confirm our final numbers with Passport on February 1st, so the end of January is a hard deadline.
This is a hard external deadline. If you do not tell me you're planning to attend Youth Camp, we won't be able to open up any more spots after Tuesday.
Sign-up by emailing kieran@ubcwaco.org
The deposit is $35 for the January 31st deadline.
Payment options:
+ Cash (handed in to Kieran on Wednesday nights or Sunday mornings)
+ Cheque (made out to University Baptist Church Waco, noting it is for Youth Camp)
+ Online (Via the "Give" heading on https://ubcwaco.org/ select "Youth Camp" and follow the prompts to input payment information)
Passport 2023 Key Details:
Camp Location: McMurry University in Abilene, Texas: https://passportcamps.org/mcmurry
Camp Dates: Sunday through Thursday, June 11 - 15, 2023
Camp Price: $348 per person, all-inclusive (price-drop due to scholarships received!)
Please take note of the dates - they are different from Kids Passport Camp dates! This camp takes place at the beginning of June 2023!
Exploring Gender Identities Series at Lakeshore Baptist Church
Wednesday Night Activities Cancelled
Due to inclement weather there will be no Youth, 5th & 6th Grade, or Pints w/ Toph activities this evening.
UBCYP Meetup - Thursday, 7:00 pm at Southern Roots Brewing Company
Join us for our first gathering of the year. We will reflect on 2022 and discuss what our hopes are for 2023, and we will play some games together. You can sign-up in the lobby, or email toph@ubcwaco.org We will be gathering at Southern Roots, and Will Knight will be there to greet everyone.
Youth Games Afternoon - Saturday, 1:00 pm at UBC
Limits and Parenting with Wade Mackey - Sunday, 4:00 pm at UBC
Childcare will be provided.
Giving Update
UBC survives on the generosity of our congregation. Your tithes and offerings allow us to continue to create a space that is welcoming to all, embraces beauty, and seeks to live life to the fullest.
You can set up a single or recurring online gift here.
Kids Volunteers
We are so thankful for our UBC Kids Volunteers! And it's that time again - to make a Spring calendar! If you are available to help on Sunday mornings or other times this semester please reach out to Taylor at taylor@ubcwaco.org.
Youth Volunteers
Volunteers are a critical part of UBC’s Youth Group - it’s no exaggeration to say that it literally would not run without them. We’re in need of volunteers to engage with the kids, particularly at our Wednesday night meetings, and to make sure everyone is safe. There is also plenty of room to use specific skills or experience you might have - whether that’s leading lessons, running games, or something else entirely! For more information click this link and/or email kieran@ubcwaco.org.
Youth Dinner
If you’d like to get involved with the Youth Group but can’t volunteer on Wednesday nights you can sign-up to provide youth dinner (cooked, bought, or otherwise!) instead. Sign up for that here and Kieran will reach out to you at the beginning of the week you sign up for to arrange details.
Youth Coffee w/ Kieran - Saturday, February 11th
UBC Women’s Group Galentine's Day - Saturday, February 11th
Love Lovefeast - Sunday, February 12th
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 22nd
Lent Movie: Pig - Thursday, March 2nd
Save the Date for Summer Camps
Youth Camp - June 11th-15th
Kids Camp - July 22nd-25th
Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
🎉 Parishioner of the Week
The parishioners of the week are Trevor Carlson who stepped out of his comfort zone and into the pre-school Bloom Room on Sunday morning and Alex Lux & Emily McDonald who provided Youth Dinner on Wednesday evening.
📖 Preaching Schedule
2/12: Guest
2/19: Kirk
2/26: Kerri Fisher
3/5: Lilly Ettinger
3/12: Kirk
3/19: Liz Andrasi Deere
3/26: Kerri Fisher
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