Things are getting crazy, what with end-of-school and summer plans. Our happy Crew finalized some important dates today at our Crew meeting.

May Schedule

Because May is so full of stuff, there will be no regular meetings in May.

May 6 Afternoon conditioner hike. Meet at EFUMC at 1:00 p.m. Bring water and trail snacks. We'll be hiking out to Flatwoods Park and back, about ten miles. We should be back at the church about 6:00.

May 10 Market Day 4:30-6:30

May 19 Heritage Hike 8-12 at Log Cabin. We're staffing the hike. Bring money to eat at the Masonic Hall if you're interested.

May 25-28 Shakedown for Philmont Crew, Deam Wilderness. Meet at church 5:30 p.m. on the Friday. We'll be back about 1:00 p.m. Monday. Cost is $25 for food.

June Schedule

June 2 Youth canoe trip for the church (Venturers invited). Cost will be $30, food included.

June 7 Market Day 4:30-6:30

June 9 Pool party/cookout 2:00 p.m. (Art will confirm this with our hosts.) Bring side dishes and desserts. The crew will come up with stuff to grill for supper.

June 17 Crew Meeting 3:30 p.m., Officers & Committee meet at 5:00 p.m.

Parents Informational Meeting for Philmont!
Last payment due for Philmont trip
Physicals should be turned in by this date

June 24 Crew Meeting 3:30 p.m. Plan Philmont road trip menu

July and August Schedule

July 7 Community Grilloff

July 8 Food task group shops for Philmont trip food 1:00 p.m. Crew packs food for Philmont at 3:30. If you want to bring personal gear to the church to be checked out (packs, etc.) you can leave it safely here.

July 9-26 Philmont!

July 12 Market Day 4:30-6:30 p.m.

August 12 Officers & Committee 5:00 p.m. Plan Firstnighter!

August 19 Photo party/Firstnighter for new Venturers

August 26 Crew Meeting 3:30 p.m. Election of new Officers

Easter Sunday 2012 began with a sunrise service, followed by breakfast prepared by the youth. The main service was filled with joyful people passing along the news, "He is risen!" Congratulations to the worship leaders, singers, musicians, cooks, and everybody who made it such a special morning.

	Getting ready Easter Sunrise breakfast in the making
	Serving it up Food for body and soul

Seven youth and three adults spent this last weekend at the Inlow Center at Ransburg Reservation. This was our second year to hold our youth retreat at Ransburg. It was a lovely weekend.

The theme for the weekend was "Rating your Dating," and we discussed boy-girl issues from various perspectives. The youth also ate lots of great food and played soccer outdoors. We worshiped and we sat by the fire and we talked. Pastor Art conducted a master class in Hearts for those trying to figure out the game (i.e., none of the boys managed to beat him).

It was a relaxing weekend, though we did have a little bit of excitement Saturday morning. The cooks let their skillets get a little too smoky while making pancakes and managed to set off the fire alarm. It was a really impressive fire alarm, too, with strobes and klaxons. Art had to go fetch the Ranger to get it turned off. Other than that, though, the weekend ran smoothly. (And to their credit, the boys didn't actually burn any of the pancakes. They were delicious.)

	Birthday girl Abby turned 13 the day before the retreat; she brought two birthday cakes
	Firebugs Jared builds up the fire while T.J. bakes on the hearth
	Moms on the job Amy and Julie provided adult supervision along with Pastor Art
	Flipping for pancakes Zach (L) and Harry (R) added a little excitement to the morning
	There wasn't a street corner, but this will do Neely and Hannah hanging out; Abby's legs are to the side

Scott and Tiff and their children were welcomed today. Scott joined on Reaffirmation of Faith, and Tiff by Profession of Faith through Baptism. Their daughter Evan and son Jack were baptized. Both Grandmas were in attendance to share the happy day.

Boy Scout Troop 119 has a new Webmaster, whose smiling face will be appearing here from time to time (see yesterday's post about summer camp). Jeffrey is a former Senior Patrol Leader of the Troop. He is also a member of our Venturing Crew. He is home-schooled (he says he rides a bed rather than a bus to school) and is active in his church. He particularly enjoys church camp. He has also participated in EFUMC's youth mission trips with our youth.

He's now learning how to use the text-editing and photo-management tools LiveJournal provides. So, we should be seeing more frequent updates on Troop doings, both here and on the Troop Facebook page.

Chapel, Maumee Scout Reservation

It's almost time for summer camp again!  We're attending Maumee this summer.

Showing Jeffrey how to use the Rich Text editor.

Helping Jeffrey learn how to post things on LJ.

My children's lesson this morning used my camera as a prop, so I took some pictures of the kids in church. Unfortunately, one was blurry and two others weren't very flattering. But Mason and Marek looked pretty good, so I'm posting that one here. After worship we had fellowship time. Roger and his grandson came through the line. Both are coffee drinkers. (Start 'em young, Roger, it'll put hair on their chests.)

	Mason and Marek Children's lesson
	Roger and grandson Two cups of joe, please

Our Boy Scouts held their winter Court of Honor Monday, January 30, at EFUMC. Several new Stars were born (received the Star Rank). Several other ranks and merit badges were awarded. Harrison was our M.C. Logan introduced the members of his Cabinet. A pitch-in dinner was enjoyed by all the Scouts and families. Thank you to everyone who helps with our Scouting ministry!

	Leading the way SPL Logan (L) and MC Harrison (R) conduct the Court of Honor
	New SPL Logan introduces members of his Cabinet L to R -- Senior Patrol Leader Logan, Quartermaster Harrison, Chaplain's Aide Zach, Historian Marshal, Leave No Trace Trainer Ross, Webmaster Jeffrey, Librarian Patrick, Bugler Anthony, Order of the Arrow Rep T.J., Assistant SPL Tyler; not pictured, Scribe Jackson