East Main Church of Christ Youth Group

Movie / Game Night!

2010-11-12T07:22:00.000-08:00

Hey,

Saturday, November 20th from 6pm - 9pm at the Balch house, we will be having our monthly "Movie / Game Night". Please plan to attend and I would love for you to invite your friends! If you want to bring a snack or drink to share that would be great, but you are still welcome even if you don't bring anything:) I will provide the popcorn. Also, if you have a game that you'd like to bring, feel free to bring it:) Contact me (Cody Balch) with any questions and I will look forward to seeing you all there:)

In Him,
Cody Balch
(937) 243-5447
cbcbalch@yahoo.com

Costume Party & Movie Night!

2010-10-22T12:51:00.001-07:00

Get Ready!!!

This Saturday, October 23rd from 6pm-9pm will be the "Costume Party & Movie Night". It should be a fantastic time of fun and fellowship! You are still welcome even if you are not in a costume, but just go to your mother's closet and pick out an old, out-dated dress and throw on a wig and you are good to go;) lol...we will also be watching a movie (hopefully the movie "Hook" with Robin Williams) and we might even have a few of you try and bob for apples. Please invite your friends and come join in the fun!

In Him,
Cody Balch
(937) 243-5447

Reminder:)

2010-10-15T13:02:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to be there tomorrow (Sat. Oct. 16th) at the West Michigan Youth Conference. It will be held at the East Main Church of Christ. Things begin tomorrow at 9am and we will be doing things all day until dark. If you can't make it for part of it, please don't count the whole day out. Come for as much as you can:) Express will be singing and David Ray will be speaking. We will have mixer games and there will be lots of games at the park including a giant tug-o-war rope and as a bonus free dinner! Let me know if you have any questions! (937) 243-5447 In Him, Cody Balch

Movie / Game Night!

2010-09-24T12:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Don't forget to come to the Movie / Game Night tomorrow (Sat. Sept. 25th) from 6-9pm. We will be watching the movie, "Honey I Shrunk the Kids!". It should be great. Come join us in the fun and bring a friend!

In Him,
Cody Balch
937-243-5447

Help @ the Gospel Mission July 13th 1pm-3pm

2010-07-08T08:15:00.000-07:00

Hey,

Are you ready to help some people in need? I just got official word from the Gospel Mission here in Kalamazoo that they have a spot open for us to come in and help in their warehouse. It will be this Tue. July 13th from 1pm-3pm. Please RSVP to this event so that I can get an accurate number. I would love to see you all there and your friends and parents are welcome to help too:) Call me with any questions: (937) 243-5447. Thanks and God bless!

In Him,
Cody Balch

Phil. 1:21- "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

Tue. Night Devo + Pool Party @ the Kirkendall's

2010-07-05T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hey,

I hope you all are planning to be at our first Tue. Night Devo for the Summer! It will be held at the Kirkendall's house (address attached) from 6-9pm. We will be hanging out, swimming in their pool (so bring your bathing suit and a towel), playing games, and having a devotional at around 8:30pm or so. Please feel free to invite your friends and join us in the fun:) Don't hesitate to call me with any questions 937-243-5447.

In Him,
Cody Balch

Putt-Putt-Golf & Bowling @ Airway Lanes!

2010-07-01T11:14:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

You can get a whole lot of fun for $10 this Friday at Airway Lanes! 2 games of Bowling and 1 round of putt-putt-golf. Meet there at 6pm and PLEASE invite you friends and friends of friends...and the friends of those friend of a friend who you don't really know but want to get to know better;) lol...I'm getting a little carried away!

In Him,
Cody Balch
(937) 243-5447

UP-DATE!

2010-06-08T10:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to let everyone know that the Youth Group Summer Kick-Off Picnic will be held at the East Main Church of Christ CHURCH BUILDING tonight from 6-9pm. We are still on as scheduled, but we just needed to have it inside because of the rain. Thanks and I hope to see you there:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

Youth Group Summer Kick-Off Picnic

2010-06-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

It's time to kick off the summer time with a Youth Group Picnic where we will have fun playing games, singing some devotional songs and having a devotional. This event will be held at Wilson Park, which is the park just down the road from the church building. We will be there from 6-9pm and this event is for you, your parents, and your siblings:) Also, please feel free to invite your friends.

If you plan on eating while you are there (which is optional) please bring your own food for you and your family. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to call me at (937) 243-5447. I hope you all can make it;)

In Him,
Cody Balch

It's that time again:)

2010-06-03T08:08:00.000-07:00

Movie / Game Night!!! Fri. June 4th from 6-9pm at the Balch House!

Make sure that you make it to the monthly Movie/Game Night at Cody and Micah's house this Friday night from 6-9pm! Please bring any games that you would like to play and if you are able to, please bring a drink or snack to share. Please feel free to invite your friends too;) If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call:) (937) 243-5447. God Bless!

In Him,
Cody Balch

Movie / Game Night!

2010-05-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Just a quick reminder that there will be a Movie/Game Night tonight at my house from 6pm-9pm. We are going to have lots of fun! You can bring a drink or snack to share if you'd like...and make sure you invite ALL of your friends! See ya there!

In Him,
Cody Balch

Come one come all!

2010-03-26T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody:)

I hope that you are having fun on your first day of Spring Break!! I'm not gonna lie, I am a little jealous.

So tonight is our monthly "Movie/Game Night" from 6-9pm at the Balch house. We would really love it if you came, and you are encouraged to bring your friends. We are going to be watching the newly released movie called "The Blindside". I really think that you will enjoy it.

If you are interested, you may bring a drink to share, or a snack to share. Pop corn will be provided as usual. If you want to bring a game you can also do that. I hope you can make it tonight and I look forward to seeing you there!

In Him,

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

Phil. 1:21

Movie / Game Night!!!!

2010-02-25T07:18:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody!

Make sure you are planning to come to the February Movie and Game Night that will be happening this Saturday night (Feb. 27th) at Cody and Micah's house from 6-9pm. We really want to see everyone there and have a good time:)

Also...just a reminder about the sign up sheet for the Illuminate Youth Rally that will be taking place on March the 19th-20th at the Rochester Hills Church of Christ. The cost is $35 which includes your food and housing and everything else, except for maybe a few dollars for gas. Please make sure you sign up outside my office by March 3rd!!!! I really think that whoever goes will have a great time! All the details are posted outside of my office on the bulletin board.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Don't Forget...

2010-02-05T12:59:00.001-08:00

Hey,

Please don't forget to sign up for the Annual Beechwood Hills Lock-In that is coming up this February 12th 2010 at the YMCA in Grand Rapids from 9pm-6am. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board outside my office and the deadline to sign up is this coming Sunday. Cost is $30 for the Lock In, and a few dollars for gas. Thanks and God Bless!

In Him,

Cody Balch

Don't Forget.....

2010-01-14T13:16:00.000-08:00

Hey!

Don't forget that this Friday night (Jan. 15th 2010) from 6-9pm, we will be having our monthly MOVIE / GAME NIGHT!!! If you are able to come then we would love to have you. Please invite your friends too. This will take place and the Balch house which is located at:

3103 Morgan Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

If you want to bring a drink to share than that would be of great help:) Thanks and I hope to see you all there!

In Him,

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

cbcbalch@yahoo.com

Friday Dec. 18th 2009!

2009-12-17T08:02:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

Don't forget about the Christmas party / movie / game night that will be happening at my (Cody's) house this Friday Dec. 18th 2009 from 6pm-9pm! If you are interested in participating in the "white elephant exchange", than please bring a small gift that is wrapped (you do not have to go out and buy something, but you can if you want, just keep it inexpensive).

I want you all to invite your friends for this fun event! The more the merrier! We will be watching the movie "Home Alone" and we will have cookies! You can bring a drink to share if you'd like:)

Please contact me with any further questions. Thanks and I hope to see you all there! God Bless!

In Him,

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

cbcbalch@yahoo.com

Traveling Teens!

2009-12-01T07:33:00.000-08:00

Hey,

This Sunday is the next "Traveling Teen" trip and it will be held at the Grandville Church of Christ. The events there will start at 3pm and then at 5pm they will be hosting an area wide singing time at their church. At 6pm there will be food and fellowship...and we will leave shortly there after 6pm.

If you are interested in going, please contact me (Cody Balch). We will be leaving the church building promptly at 1:45pm this Sunday Dec. 6th, 2009, lol:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

cbcbalch@yahoo.com

GIRLS NIGHT!!!!!!!

2009-11-05T08:13:00.000-08:00

Hey Young Ladies,

Please don't forget to attend the Girls Night that will be at Cody and Micah's house this Friday night (Nov. 6th) from 6-10pm. This is open to all girls between the grades of 6th-12th and their friends that are girls. Micah will be providing dinner and a movie ("One Night With The King"). She does ask that for those girls who are interested in painting nails should bring their own nail stuff (Micah will provide nail polish remover).

Please plan to attend and PLEASE bring your friends! Contact me with any further questions:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

cbcbalch@yahoo.com

Teens @ Holland + Sign UP

2009-10-29T10:15:00.000-07:00

Hello To All,

I pray that you are having a blessed day and that you are serving Christ in all that you do:)

I just wanted to remind everybody that this Sunday we will be traveling to Holland for the traveling teens ministry. The festivities start there at 3pm, so we will be leaving from the church building NO later than 1:45pm. I am prepared to leave without people if they are late, so please show up a few minutes early:) The return time is not 100% known at this time (since this is the first time that we have done traveling teens in this way), but we will be leaving shortly after their evening classes. I will help communicate an estimated arrival time when we are on our way back to the church.

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On a different note...I wanted to continue to remind everybody about signing up for Winterfest and LTC. Both of those sign up sheets are on the cork board outside my office.

Specifically concerning LTC, here is a list of activities that are available to sign up for:

- Alternative Art

- Bible Bowl

- Bible Class Teaching

- Bible Reading

- Bulletin Boards

- Christian Website

- Christian Writing

- Group Singing

- Leadership Challenge

- Live Drama

- Outreach Challenge

- Puppets

- Radio Minute Message

- Scrapbook

- Scripture Challenge

- Service Challenge (highly encouraged)

- Short Film

- Singing and Interpreting for the Deaf

- Song Leading

- Speeches

- Traditional Art

- Video Bible Drama

Please look over these and decide what you would like to be involved in. PLEASE sign up soon! We can't plan and start any work until we know who wants to do what. With any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me:

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

cbcbalch@yahoo.com

THANKS:)

Pumpkins! Games! Movie! Snacks! FUN!

2009-10-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

Please plan to come to Cody and Micah's house this Saturday between 6-9pm! We will be playing games, eating snacks, and watching a movie as usual...but for those who are interested, we will also be carving pumpkins!!!! If this sounds fun to you, please plan to bring your own pumpkin and any carving utensils that you might have.

Please contact me (Cody Balch) with any further questions that you might have:

Cody Balch

(937) 243-5447

cbcbalch@yahoo.com

3103 Morgan Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

I hope to see you then!

In Him,

Cody Balch

This SATURDAY!!!!

2009-10-12T11:38:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

I pray that you are making plans to come and support us this weekend at the West Michigan Youth Conference / Concert in the Park! I also pray that you have been inviting everyone you know to join us in this special event!

I would also like to ask you all for your prayers as we approach this weekend. There is a lot of planning and details that will have to come together in order to make it happen, but most of all, pray that God's Holy Spirit is present to convict our hearts to live more for him! I love you all and can't wait to see you there!

In Him,

Cody Balch

Movie and Game Night!

2009-09-24T09:33:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

This Saturday (Sept. 26th) from 6pm-9pm, Micah and I would like for YOU and ALL your Friends to come over for some fun with games and a movie! We will be providing a few snacks, but if you feel the need to bring something than you can bring a drink or snack to share with the rest of the group. The movie that we will be watching is called "Everything Is Spiritual" and it is very good!

Also...just a reminder about this Sunday's "Discovery Dinner". The teens are going to be helping serve the meal to our visitors and we have been asked to be there around 4pm. The meal will be served around 5pm. Come when you can and lend a helping hand:) Thanks!!

In Him,

Cody Balch

The Last Tue. Night Devotional

2009-08-22T08:14:00.000-07:00

As you may already know...this coming Tuesday (Aug. 25th) will be our final Tuesday night devo for the summer. We will be concluding our Tuesday night fun at the Van Buren State Park. We will officially meet there at 6pm and will leave from there no later than dark. Please arrange your own car-pooling if need be (since I figured everyone will be on different schedules and will be coming from different places). If you are interested in eating while you are there, please pack/buy your own food and bring it there. There will not be any food or drink provided. Also, please bring a lawn/beach chair since we will plan to have the devotional on the beach.

One other note...Teens and their whole families are invited to this event. We want you there and hope that you will join us! Please feel free to contact me with any further questions:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

Tue. Devo @ the Soper's House!

2009-08-17T15:29:00.000-07:00

Hello,

Please come join the fun at the Soper's house tomorrow evening (Aug. 18th) at 6:30pm-9pm. There are some really fun things that are planned for us to do while we are there. Rain or shine we will be there, and the activities may be adjusted one way or the other. Please bring your friends and your lawn chairs if you have them:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

Youth Group Paint Day/Church Work Day!

2009-08-14T13:17:00.000-07:00

Hey EMYG!

We will be painting the teen room at the Church this Saturday (Aug. 15th) from 9am-Noon. Please plan to come and be a part of this bonding experience:) If you have any painting supplies please bring them. Thanks for your help and God Bless!

P.S. - Tonight we will be filming at my house from 6-9pm! Come join the fun!

In Him,

Cody Balch

Come Make A Movie!

2009-08-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

Come help make a movie this Friday night at the Balch household. Filming will start at 6pm and will end at 9pm. Even if you are not interested in acting/being in the film, you should still come and make fun of us while we make fools of ourselves;) Please contact me with any questions.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Tue. Devo @ Ken and Madeline Cramer's House!

2009-08-10T13:37:00.000-07:00

Teenagers that are in 6th grade through 12th grade are invited to come to Ken and Madeline Cramer's house tomorrow (Aug. 11th) at 6:30pm-9pm. They will be serving HOTDOGS!!!! The Cramer's live at:

3101 North 2nd Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Please join us in the fun and devotional!! God Bless!

In Him,

Cody Balch

Tue. Devo @ Kim and Demetrius Berry's House!

2009-08-04T12:39:00.000-07:00

Come on over the the Berry household for tonight's Tue. Night Devotional and Fellowship at 6:30pm. We will be done by 9pm. Please contact me if you have any questions at all:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

(937)243-5447

cbcbalch@yahoo.com

Traveling Teen Sunday!

2009-08-01T12:35:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that tomorrow is "Traveling Teen Sunday" here at the East Main Church of Christ! We plan to have visitors from Grandville and Holland and we will spend class together, worship, and then after church we will share in a lunch together (Lunch will be provided). After lunch we will have an interactive devotional and then we have planned a few activities at the park! Everything will be over with by 3pm Sunday afternoon:) Please plan to be there and support as hosts.

(Parents are welcome to stay, but are not under any obligation:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

Relient K

2009-07-30T13:40:00.000-07:00

Hey EMYG:) Just a reminder that tomorrow (Friday July 31st) at noon is your last chance to join the Relient K fun that will be this Monday at the Ohio State Fair Grounds at 7pm. The cost is $15 for your concert ticket and gas money, and then you will be expected to cover at least two other fast food meals along the way. We will be leaving from my house (3103 Morgan Street, Kzoo) at 1pm on Monday Aug. 3rd and we plan on returning around 2pm on Tue. Aug. 4th. Please let me know if you are interested by NooN tomorrow:) Call or contact me with any further questions.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Tue. Devo @ The McDonalds/Jordans

2009-07-28T10:15:00.000-07:00

Come and join the fun and fellowship at the McDonalds house tonight at 6:30pm until 9pm. I will have a devotional starting at around 8:15 or so.

God Bless,

Cody Balch

Cedar Point Trip!

2009-07-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

Here are all 15 of us at the end of the day. We are tired, but we had fun.

Devo and Swimming @ the Kirkendall's

2009-07-21T08:45:00.000-07:00

What is up my Christian friends:) I hope you are having a BLESSED week so far and that you are planning to come hang out and fellowship with the Kirkendall's and I...we will be swimming (bring swim stuff and a towel) and chillin' and then we will be having a devotional to end it with a BANG!!! I Love you all in Christ and I will see you there:) INVITE your friends and acquaintances and strangers...etc...you get the idea.

Parents...we will try to end right around 9pm or so.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Phil. 1:21

Tuesday Night Devo!

2009-07-14T07:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen:)

Don't forget about the Devo tonight at the Soper's house. It will start at 6:30pm and will end right around dark or so. Please invite your friends to come share in the fun and fellowship.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Canoeing & Kayaking This Saturday at 5pm!

2009-07-10T14:39:00.000-07:00

The more the merrier for this occasion! Please come and join the fun this Saturday on Portage Creek. We will meet at the Celery Flats park on 7335 Garden Lane at 5pm and will rent canoes or kayaks and will ride down to Portage Creek Bicentennial Park (off of Milham Ave). Once we are there, we will end with a potluck/cookout:) Parents of teens and all of their children are welcome to come and join in on the fun. Parents...please bring one or two items of food the share with the group (Cody and Micah will be supplying all of the hotdogs and buns). We will need some drinks and side dishes. The prices for renting are $13 for a one person canoe or kayak, $16 for a 2 person canoe or kayak, or $20 for a 3 person canoe only. I hope to see you there, and please feel free to invite your friends! Please feel free to contact me with any questions (937) 243-5447.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Movie Night!

2009-07-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

Hey,

Please come on over to the Balch household at 6pm for a teen movie night! We will be watching the movie "Sandlot". Please bring a drink to share if you would like and we will be providing POPCORN!! We may play a few games at around 6pm also. Parents can plan to pick up their kids at around 9pm. INVITE your friends and we will see you there.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Tuesday Night Devo!

2009-07-07T10:11:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the Tuesday Night Devo starting at 6:30pm at the Niestrath's house. Please bring a pair of clothes that you don't mind getting wet and also bring an extra set of dry clothes (there may be a slip+slide). After we are done playing games and running around like crazy people...we will then have a bonfire and I will lead a devotional. Please help spread the word and invite your friends!

In Him,

Cody Balch

A Reminder About Movie Night:)

2009-06-05T13:31:00.000-07:00

Hey,

Just a reminder that there will be a Teen Movie Night (current grades 6th-12th) at my house (3103 Morgan Street, Kalamazoo). It will start at 6pm and we will try to be done around 9pm. The DVD we are planning to watch is called "Heavy Weights", but I have been unable to find it at a movie rental place. Come and join in on the fun and INVITE your friends:)

In Him,

Cody Balch

HEAVY WEIGHTS!

2009-06-03T19:24:00.000-07:00

Hey Teens!

Check out this link on youtube of the movie that I am trying to find so that we can rent it. I was wrong about the title of the movie...it is called "Heavy Weights".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN9EWCFWSDg

Enjoy!

Cody Balch

Please Pray For Us

2009-06-01T13:33:00.000-07:00

Please be praying for Micah and I as we prepare to get married on June the 13th! We are very excited and look forward to coming back and spending our married years here with the East Main Church.

In Him,

Cody Balch

Hey Gang!

2009-05-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

Make sure you keep a close eye on this Calendar. It will keep you up to date with the latest scheduling details. For more information on an event, just click on it and follow the clickable buttons. I hope this helps everyone;)

In Him,

Cody Balch

East Main Church of Christ Youth Group

Movie / Game Night!

Costume Party & Movie Night!

Reminder:)

Movie / Game Night!

Help @ the Gospel Mission July 13th 1pm-3pm

Tue. Night Devo + Pool Party @ the Kirkendall's

Putt-Putt-Golf & Bowling @ Airway Lanes!

UP-DATE!

Youth Group Summer Kick-Off Picnic

It's that time again:)

Movie / Game Night!

Hey Everyone! Just a quick reminder that there will be a Movie/Game Night tonight at my house from 6pm-9pm. We are going to have lots of fun! You can bring a drink or snack to share if you'd like...and make sure you invite ALL of your friends! See ya there!

In Him,Cody Balch

Come one come all!

Movie / Game Night!!!!

Don't Forget...

Don't Forget.....

Friday Dec. 18th 2009!

Traveling Teens!

GIRLS NIGHT!!!!!!!

Teens @ Holland + Sign UP

Pumpkins! Games! Movie! Snacks! FUN!

This SATURDAY!!!!

Movie and Game Night!

The Last Tue. Night Devotional

Tue. Devo @ the Soper's House!

Youth Group Paint Day/Church Work Day!

Come Make A Movie!

Tue. Devo @ Ken and Madeline Cramer's House!

Tue. Devo @ Kim and Demetrius Berry's House!

Traveling Teen Sunday!

Relient K

Tue. Devo @ The McDonalds/Jordans

Cedar Point Trip!

Devo and Swimming @ the Kirkendall's

Tuesday Night Devo!

Canoeing & Kayaking This Saturday at 5pm!

Movie Night!

Tuesday Night Devo!

A Reminder About Movie Night:)

HEAVY WEIGHTS!

Please Pray For Us

Hey Gang!

In Him,
Cody Balch