We had a great time with Kutless and Newsboys!

The high school youth group had a wonderful time rocking, dancing and worshiping with Kultess and Newsboys at the Van Andel Arena Sunday night.

We found ourselves in the seventh row on the floor, amazing seats for an amazing show!

Newworldson started the night with a set that had some funk and blues from their upcoming CD.

Kutless followed with their heavy rock that had everybody jumping. Highlights were "Hearts of the Innocent" and the head-banging "Your Touch," and they closed with two worship songs from their "Strong Tower" CD.

Newsboys burst on the stage with "Shine" and a confetti storm. We were right in the middle of it and the silver and white confetti strips covered everything!


This is Paul Coleman's first tour with the band. He has some solo CDs, too.

Newsboys played a number of songs from their "GO," including "Wherever We Go," "The Mission," and "Something Beautiful." Lead singer Peter Furler shared an important message about God's tremendous love for us and how he accepts us as we are.



Duncan Phillips' drum riser started heading up, up, up during his solo -- while Peter rose even higher with his drums on the small stage out in the audience.



Duncan topped that when his riser started to spin, then turn sideways while he was pounding away.

Newsboys debuted two new songs, and ended their set with "I Am Free," a great sing-a-long.

Some of us were able to hang around after the show for Kutless to get done with their meet-and-greet. The guys took time to pose for photos and give us autographs!

It was a great night! Thank you Sarah for making it happen!

Youth news for November and December.

Here's the video for the Newsboys latest hit, "Something Beautiful." We're going to see them on Nov. 18!

Lots of things are happening, it's easy to lose track! Here are some important things you need to know for November and December.

1. Next Meeting, Nov. 18th, we have planned the concert for Newsboys and Kutless at the Van Andel. I bought the tickets for those of you who said you wanted to go. If you want to go still, and do not have a ticket, talk with me.



Kutless rocks! They'll be playing before the Newsboys. Here is their song "Sea of Faces."

2. The Mission Trip Meeting is next Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1 PM. There will not be lunch, the meeting will be roughly one hour. It will be all about our trip to Clearfield, PA in 2008 from July 12-19. I hope you all come! We only have 35 spaces (7 for adults, and 28 for youth).

3. Fund-raising began today with the Wreath Sale. For every wreath you sell, you receive $5 in your bank account for youth events.

4. Dec. 2 Youth Group will be an outing, with Advent by Candlelight being here. Watch your email for details.

5. The State-Wide ELCA Gathering will be Dec. 27-30th in Lansing,Michigan. There is a cost, that the church can help you with. This is a massive retreat of fun, fellowship, games, late nights, music, worship, and workshops with youth from all over the state, from other ELCA churches. It's not to be missed. But.... I need to know if you are thinking about coming. Please email me at sarah.stobie@tlcgr.org if you want to come.

6. Dec. 16th for Youth Group we will do a service project together. With the Faceless Band, we will form our own caroling group. It's a lot of fun, and an easy way to serve God this holiday season.