Protecting your Chest with the Armor!

Mentor Wellington Scott led the Spiritual development groups discussing the different parts of the breast plate of armour providing an introduction to the groups next couple of sessions. The boys were able to identify what it means to wear the breast plate and the significance of it all.

 

Mentor Bruce Bean covered the second session for the health & fitness group.  The lesson was on being healthy and what can of exercises the young men can do.

Thanks to Ms.Yarborough for bringing the mentors an great healthy meal. She made turkey wraps, muffins, apples and tangerines. She also bought Orange juice. It was more than enough for the boys and mentors alike.  

Warrior Passage hopes everyone had a Great Christmas Holiday and we are also looking forward to the New Year.  Next warrior passage meeting will be Jan 7th 2012.

 

 

Warrior Passage gets in shape!

At the last warrior passage meeting, the mentees continued to discuss the movie they watched last time.  After that discussion was complete, the mentor went into the real reason for Christmas.  The mentees also got to tell what Christmas means to them.

After the all the discussions, it was time to leave the classroom and break a sweat.  The mentees were divided into five groups and they were given exercises to do over the holiday break.  A handout with the exercise instructions was also distributed.  There were 18 mentees in attendance.

Next Warrior Passage meeting will be Dec 17th at Body of Christ Church.

Warrior Passage at the Movies!

Last Warrior Passage meeting the young men snacked on some popcorn and watched a movie entitled, "The Prince of Egypt".  To give a summery of the movie:

"This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Moses and Ramses, one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, and the other the chosen leader of his people! Their final confrontation will forever change their lives and the world."

After the movie, there was a Question and Answer session to discuss the events in the movie versus the events in the Bible.  Next Warrior Passage Meeting will be Dec 3rd, 10:00am at Body of Christ Church.

Ten Commandments vs. Man's Laws

Judge Vince Rozier from the Wake County Court House lead a very exciting and engaging warrior passage meeting.   The subject was the Ten Commandments vs. the current laws of the government.  The mentees were first challenged to see if they know all the commandments.  Then, they had to figure out which commandments are laws of the government today.

The next lesson was interactive, requiring the mentees role play in certain situations.  The main event was a mock court room with an judge, lawyers, and jury.  The final session was Q & A which used the final 20 minutes of the meeting.  We thank Judge Rozier for guest speaking to our group.

Next Meeting will be on November 19^th at 10:00am.  We will be watching a movie, and discussing the main biblical topics highlighted in the movie.

Warrior Passage Meeting Oct 22, 2011- 10 Commandments

Warrior Passage meet on October 22, 2011 and discuss and Moses theme for Spiritual Development and Character Development. Thurman Ross, Kamau Henderson, and Shiron Vick had a collaborative group effort in teaching the two sections. The focus was the life of Moses and some of the special events he was a part of including the 10 commandments.

The Bible verses for a reference where Exodus 3:11,14 and Exodus 20. Next Warrior Passage meeting will be on November 5th, 10:00am where will have special guest Judge Vince Rozier to discuss God's law vs. Man's Law.

Warrior Passage gets Educated with NC A&T!!!

The Warrior Passage was the pride guest of the chancellor at North Carolina A & T State University on the Annual College Day Experience on October 8th 2011.  The young men received a tour of the campus, had lunch in the dining hall, and attended a weekend football game.  This is the Warrior Passage's second trip to the university.  Proud A & T alumni Reverend William Boykin summed up the trip perfectly:

 

"On behalf of Senior Pastor and Founder, Kelvin Redmond, the Body of Christ Church family and my Alma Mater, North Carolina A&T State University, please accept our sincere gratitude for your roles in making this educational enrichment trip happen for our youth.  Young adults can never get enough exposure to opportunities such as this one that can impact their lives in such a positive way.  My wife and I briefly saw our youth following the football game and it was readily apparent that they truly enjoyed their day on A&T's campus. 

 

Again, we thank you and all the other generous adults for your willingness to mentor and chaperone our youth.  May God continue to bless and keep you in His divine grace and mercy.  You are appreciated!

Sincerely yours,

 

Reverend William Boykin, Senior"

Executive Pastor of the BOCC

Reverend Boykin thanks all mentors in the Warrior Passage program, keep up the good work!

Warrior Passage Lesson 9/24- Believe and Trust

Warrior Passage meet on Saturday the 24th, at the 10:00pm.  Spiritual Development started off the morning with "Believe, and why", facilitated by Kamau Henderson.  The lesson was followed by a Christian Doctrine Test that the boys started.  Some of the answers were discussed by the mentors, although the mentees had alot of correct answers of their own.  The mentees are to finish the test and bring it with them to the next meeting


Character Development was lead by Kawyn Armstrong, and their subject was Trustworthiness.  They discussed what it means to be a warrior.  Ultimately God is the most trustworthy and in him we should place all our trust.  Bible reference were Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalms 18:2, and Proverbs 3:5.

Next warrior passage will be October 8th, 2011 this was a great first moth of warrior passage!!!

Warrior Passage Opening Lesson 2011-

Warrior Passage started this season on September 10th, 2011 at 10:00am.  All lessons this year will be held at the Body of Christ Church Multi-Purpose Room.  We had two lessons on Saturday and we also had parent orientation.

Spiritual Development focused on  'Introduction to the Bible'. They discussed what was in the bible, who wrote the bible and why its important to us.  Then they broke up into teams and had a quiz, with each team competing against one another.  The lesson was facilitated by Thurman Ross.

Character Development expanded on overview of what the correct character is and how to achieve it.  The lesson was broken down into the six pillars of character.  They talked about how important it is to use Jesus as a benchmark/model.  This lesson was taught by Kawyn Armstrong.  There were 11 young men total in attendance along with three young men that have completely graduated the program.  They will help teach some of the lessons and share their knowledge from the previous years.

Next lesson will be Saturday, September 24th at 10:00am.  Remember to subscribe to the blog by using the buttons on the right to get automatic updates.  Also check www.boccwarriorpassage.org to check the calendar for events and updates pictures and videos of lessons.  Thanks

No Summer Seminars

Summer Seminars

As a result of many of our local vendors cutting back on summer seminars we have decided not to have the summer Warriors program and hope that all Mentors and Mentees have an enjoyable safe summer.

We look forward to seeing all Warriors in the Fall.

2011-12 Session Of Warrior Passage Program Begins in September

Graduation Day on May 7 was memorable for the warriors, mentors and parents. Everyone seemed to enjoy the ceremony, which was highlighted by the knighting of the warriors by Kelvin Redmond, senior pastor at Body of Christ Church. Following the ceremony, 19 warriors were taken to Camp Kanata for a day of fun, including canoeing, basketball, flag football and other activities. There was plenty of food for everyone as the outing included mentoring programs from across the area.

The entire 2010-11 session of Warrior Passage was a success as the program wrapped up its third year. Plans are already being made for the 2011-12 session which will begin in September following Labor Day. Meeting dates for the upcoming session will be announced in the summer, so stay tuned.

If you know of any boys ages 10-14 who would like to join the program, contact Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com.


Have an enjoyable and safe summer!

Warrior Passage Graduation To Be Held May 7

The Warrior Passage Program will have its graduation, or knighting, ceremony on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the Dinner Theater at the Dream Center. All boys should be at the Dream Center by 9:30 a.m. sharp.

For the graduation ceremony, boys should wear their Warrior Passage T-shirt, dark slacks and dress shoes. If your boy does not have a Warrior Passage T-shirt, please wear a white dress shirt if possible. Mentors should wear their red polo Warrior Passage shirt (a white shirt if you don't have the polo shirt), dark slacks and dress shoes.

>Following graduation, we will take the boys to the Men and Boys Outing at the YMCA's Camp Kanata for fun activities. The boys should prepare to change clothes between graduation and going to the camp. Mentoring programs from across the Raleigh area will be at the outing. There is no cost to go on the trip. We plan to return to the Dream Center by 6 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your boy is going on the trip to Camp Kanata, please email John Boyette at johnboyjr@bellsouth.net; we need a count on the number of boys who are going with us.

>Congratulations to three of our Warriors for being baptized on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday. They are Zachary and Joshua Dobbin and Matthew Davis.

>The last tutoring session for boys needing help with school work will be held on this Tuesday (May 3)from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Body of Christ Church building (not the Dream Center). All boys are welcome. Please take advantage of this service if your boy is having difficulty in school.

Speaking on behalf of all the mentors, it has been a pleasure working with all the boys this year. We've all had a wonderful time and we're looking forward to the 2011-12 session that begins in September. If you know of any boys ages 10-14 who would benefit from being in Warrior Passage, tell them about the program and we will get an application form to them and their parents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Warrior Passage co-leaders John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net; or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com.

Final Warrior Passage Graduation Practice Is Saturday

All boys are encouraged to attend the final practice for the Warrior Passage graduation ceremony. Practice will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center multipurpose room. Parents/guardians, please work with your boy if he was given a speaking part for graduation. Graduation will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the Dream Center Dinner Theater.

>For the graduation ceremony, boys should wear their Warrior Passage T-shirt, dark slacks and dress shoes. If your boy does not have a Warrior Passage T-shirt, please wear a white dress shirt if possible. Mentors should wear their red polo Warrior Passage shirt (a white shirt if you don't have the polo shirt), dark slacks and dress shoes.

>Following graduation, we will take the boys to the Men and Boys Outing at the YMCA's Camp Kanata for fun activities. The boys should prepare to change clothes between graduation and going to the camp. Mentoring programs from across the Raleigh area will be at the outing. There is no cost to go on the trip. We will arrange for bus or van transportation to Camp Kanata. We plan to return to the Dream Center by 6 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your boy is going on the trip to Camp Kanata, please email John Boyette at johnboyjr@bellsouth.net; we need a count on the number of boys who are going with us.

>Tutoring for boys needing help with school work is held every Tuesday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Body of Christ Church building (not the Dream Center). All boys are welcome. Please take advantage of this service if your boy is having difficulty in school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Warrior Passage co-leaders John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net; or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com.

Warrior Passage Wraps Up Lessons; Graduation Practice Set For This Saturday

The Warrior Passage Program had its final classroom meeting on Saturday, April 9. The Spiritual Development mentors finished their lesson on the Full Armor of God with a discussion on the Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17b). The Life and Work Skills mentors reviewed with the boys workforce readiness and etiquette presentation. Please talk to your boy about what he learned at Warrior Passage. Following Saturday's meeting, the boys went to Adventure Landing for fun. Everyone had a great time.

>Warrior Passage will have graduation practice on this Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center Dinner Theater. Another graduation practice will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center. Please make sure your boy(s) attends both graduation practices. A handful of boys will be selected to make presentations or lead the Warrior Passage Creed at the graduation ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the Dream Center Dinner Theater. If your boy is selected for a part for graduation, please work with him to make sure he is prepared. All boys are asked to wear their Warrior Passage T-shirts at graduation with dark slacks and dress shoes.

>Following graduation, we will take the boys to the Men and Boys Outing at the YMCA's Camp Kanata for fun activities. The boys should prepare to change clothes between graduation and going to the camp. Mentoring programs from across the Raleigh area will be at the outing. There is no cost to go on the trip. We will arrange for bus or van transportation to Camp Kanata. We plan to return to the Dream Center by 6 p.m.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work is held on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Body of Christ Church building (not the Dream Center). All boys are welcome. Please take advantage of this service if your boy is having difficulty in school. WE WILL NOT HAVE TUTORING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19 DUE TO SPRING BREAK.

>If you want your boy baptized at Body of Christ Church on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday on April 24, contact Deacon Kevin Dozier, 349-8752, or Deacon Thurman Ross, 876-0271.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Warrior Passage leaders John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net , or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com

Warrior Passage Meets Saturday; Trip To Adventure Landing Following Meeting

The Warrior Passage Program will have its regular meeting this Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dream Center. Boys should bring their notebook, a pen or pencil, and a Bible; and wear their Warrior Passage T-shirts. Lessons will be provided by the Spiritual Development mentors and the Life and Work Skills mentors. Homework from the March 26 meeting is due on Saturday.

>Following Saturday's meeting, the boys will be taken on a field trip to the Adventure Landing arcade on Capital Boulevard. Parents/guardians should give their boy(s) at least $15 to spend at Adventure Landing on games and other fun activities. We will arrange for transportation. We will depart from the Dream Center around 12:30 p.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Please be on time picking up your boy(s).

>The Warrior Passage meeting scheduled for April 23 has been cancelled due to the Easter holiday and spring break. Instead, we will meet on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dream Center mainly for graduation practice. A second graduation practice is scheduled for April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., also at the Dream Center. Graduation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 in the Dream Center Dinner Theater. Following graduation, we will take the boys to the Men and Boys Outing at the YMCA's Camp Kanata for fun activities. Mentoring programs from across the Raleigh area will be at the outing. There is no cost to go on the trip.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work is held on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Body of Christ Church building (not the Dream Center). All boys are welcome. Please take advantage of this service if your boy is having difficulty in school.

>If you want your boy baptized at Body of Christ Church on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday on April 24, contact Deacon Kevin Dozier, 349-8752, or Deacon Thurman Ross, 876-0271.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Warrior Passage leaders John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net , or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com

Change in Meeting Dates

The meeting of the Warrior Passage Program scheduled for April 23 has been cancelled due to the Easter holiday and spring break. Instead, we will meet on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dream Center mainly for graduation practice. PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE ON YOUR SCHEDULE.

A second graduation practice is scheduled for April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., also at the Dream Center. Graduation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 in the Dream Center Dinner Theater.

Remember that the next regularly scheduled meeting of Warrior Passage is Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dream Center. Following the meeting, we are taking the boys to Adventure Landing for fun activities. For more information, please go the News Blog section of the Warrior Passage website, http://www.warriorpassage.org/

Adventure Landing Trip Planned For April 9

Following the April 9 meeting of Warrior Passage, the boys will be taken on a field trip to the Adventure Landing arcade on Capital Boulevard. Parents/guardians should give their boy(s) at least $15 to spend at Adventure Landing on games and other fun activities. We will arrange for transportation. We will depart from the Dream Center around 12:30 p.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.

>Fourteen (14) boys attended Saturday's Warrior Passage meeting. The Spiritual Development mentors continued their lessons on the full Armor of God, talking about the Helmet of Salvation from Ephesians 6:17. The Life and Work Skills mentors discussed etiquette and personal presentation --- proper dress and proper behavior. The boys were given a questionnaire to take home and fill out. The questionnaire is to be returned at the April 9 meeting. Please talk to your boy about what he learned at Warrior Passage and please make sure he does his assigned homework.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work is held on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Body of Christ Church building (not the Dream Center). All boys are welcome. Please take advantage of this service if your boy is having difficulty in school.

>If you want your boy baptized at Body of Christ Church on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday on April 24, contact Deacon Kevin Dozier, 349-8752, or Deacon Thurman Ross, 876-0271.

>Warrior Passage will be participating in the Men and Boys Outing on Saturday, May 7 at Camp Kanata in Wake Forest. Many activities are planned, including fishing, caneoing, football, basketball, etc. We will be leaving for the camp following Warrior Passage's graduation ceremony that morning at the Dream Center. There is no cost to participate. Please mark this on your calendar.

>The next Warrior Passage meeting will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center. Remember that we are going to Adventure Landing following the meeting.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Warrior Passage leaders John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net , or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com

Warrior Passage Meets Saturday

The Warrior Passage Program will have its regular meeting this Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dream Center. Boys should bring their notebook, a pen or pencil, and a Bible; and wear their Warrior Passage T-shirts. Lessons will be provided by the Spiritual Development mentors and the Life and Work Skills mentors.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work will be Tuesday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the BOCC sanctuary building (not the Dream Center). Please be on time and don't wait until it's too late to take advantage of this service. The school year will be ending soon. Tutoring is held every Tuesday at the same time and same place.

>Graduation is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 in the Dream Center Dinner Theater. Following the ceremony, we will take the boys to the Men and Boys Outing at Camp Kanata, a YMCA facility in Wake Forest. There is no cost to participate in the outing, which will feature many outdoor activities like canoeing, fishing, sports, etc. Food will be provided. We also may have another outing following the April 9 meeting. Stay tuned for more details.

>Remember parents/guardians that Warrior Passage is always looking for donations. The program does not receive funds from the church; expenses are mainly covered by dues paid by mentors. Please support the program so it can support your boy.

>FOR MENTORS ONLY. Please remember to pay your $10 monthly dues.

Armor Of God, Money Topics Of Lessons Saturday

Fifteen (15) boys attended Saturday's Warrior Passage meeting. The Spiritual Development mentors continued their discussion with the boys about the Armor of God from the sixth chapter of the book of Ephesians. Saturday's lesson focused specifically on the Shield of Faith. The Life and Work Skills mentors talked to the boys about money and jobs, with the theme "What is Money and How Can I Get Some." Please talk to your boy about what he learned at Warrior Passage and reinforce our lessons.

>For those who ordered Warrior Passage T-shirts, please remember to hand wash the shirts to prevent shrinking. Do not machine wash the shirts.

>If you want your boy baptized at Body of Christ Church on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday on April 24, contact Deacon Kevin Dozier, 349-8752, or Deacon Thurman Ross, 876-0271.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work will be held at its regular time on Tuesday from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the BOCC sanctuary building (not the Dream Center). Please be on time.

>Warrior Passage will be participating in the Men and Boys Outing on Saturday, May 7 at Camp Kanata in Wake Forest. Many activities are planned, including fishing, caneoing, football, basketball, etc. We will be leaving for the camp following Warrior Passage's graduation ceremony that morning at the Dream Center. There is no cost to participate. Please mark this on your calendar and stay tuned for more details!
>The next Warrior Passage meeting will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center.

>If you have any questions or concerns, contact John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net, or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com

Warrior Passage Meets On Saturday

The Warrior Passage Program meets on this Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center. Boys should bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and a Bible and wear their Warrior Passage T-shirt if they have one. Lessons will be presented by the Spiritual Development mentors and the Life/Work Skills mentors. Homework is due on Saturday as well.

>Due to other activities going on at the Dream Center on Saturday, we will not have free time with the boys following Saturday's meeting. Free time will resume following the first meeting in April, which is April 9.

>If you ordered a Warrior Passage T-shirt but have not yet picked it up, the shirts will be available at Saturday's meeting. Please remember to pick up your T-shirt on Saturday or make arrangements to pick it up some other time with Ministry Leader John Boyette, who can be reached at 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net

>Warrior Passage will be participating in the Men and Boys Outing on Saturday, May 7 at Camp Kanata in Wake Forest. Many activities are planned, including fishing, caneoing, football, basketball, etc. We will be leaving for the camp following Warrior Passage's graduation ceremony that morning at the Dream Center. Please mark this on your calendar and stay tuned for more details!

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work will be Tuesday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the BOCC sanctuary building (not the Dream Center). Please be on time and don't wait until it's too late to take advantage of this service. EOG tests are coming up soon! Tutoring is held every Tuesday at the same time and same place.

>FOR MENTORS ONLY. A mentors meeting will be held on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. right before the Warrior Passage meeting. Main topic of discussion will be graduation. Also, do not forget to pay your $10 monthly dues.

Armor of God, Workforce Readiness Topics of Lessons

Eleven (11) boys attended Saturday's meeting of the Warrior Passage Program. We had several boys who were absent; please try to attend as many meetings as possible.

>At Saturday's meeting, the boys continued their lesson on the Armor of God, learning about the Shoes of Peace. They also got a lesson on workforce readiness that included mock job interviews. The boys were given tips on job interviewing skills and asked to ponder why they want to work. PARENTS/GUARDIANS, please review with your boy what he learned at the meeting and ask him if he has homework.

>Warrior Passage T-shirts were handed out to those boys who ordered them at Saturday's meeting. If your boy ordered a T-shirt but did not attend Saturday's meeting, we will have the T-shirts available at our next  meeting on March 12 OR you can contact John Boyette, 844-6920, to make other arrangements to pick up your shirt.

>If you did not order a T-shirt but would like to get one, contact Brother Boyette who purchased three extra shirts. He has two T-shirts remaining. The T-shirts cost $16.

>Please note on your calendar that graduation for Warrior Passage is Saturday, May 7 @ 10 a.m. in the Dream Center Dinner Theater. This is Mother's Day weekend. We are planning to take the boys on an outing following graduation but we are still ironing out details.

>The next Warrior Passage meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12 @ 10 a.m. at the Dream Center.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring service for boys needing help with school work will be Tuesday, March 1 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the BOCC church building, not the Dream Center. Tutoring is held every Tuesday at the same time. Please be on time.

>If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mr. Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net, or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com

>FOR MENTORS ONLY: A mentors meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 9:15 a.m. in the Dream Center right before the regular Warrior Passage meeting. Graduation will be a main topic of discussion.

Warrior Passage Meets On Saturday

The Warrior Passage Program meets on this Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center. Lessons will be presented on spiritual development and life/work skills. Boys should bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and a Bible. Also, they should wear their Warrior Passage T-shirt if they have one.

>At the Feb. 12 meeting, the boys were given a personal development plan form to take home and fill out. The forms should be turned in at Saturday's meeting.

>We have received our shipment of Warrior Passage T-shirts for those who ordered them. We will distribute the T-shirts at Saturday's meeting.

>Please remember to share your boys' report card from school with Warrior Passage leaders Bruce Bean and John Boyette. The report cards are kept confidential and allow us to applaud those boys who are doing well and provide help to those who need assistance. Warrior Passage offers a weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work. The session is held every Tuesday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on the multipurpose room on the second floor of the Body of Christ Church building (not the Dream Center). We encourage every parent/guardian to take advantage of the sessions. Don't wait until it's too late.

>FOR MENTORS ONLY: There will be a mentors meeting on Saturday, March 12 at 9:15 a.m. in the Dream Center before the Warrior Passage meeting. The main topic will be the May 7 graduation.

Boys Continue Lessons On Armor of God, Learn Goal Setting

Fourteen boys (14), including one guest, attended Saturday's Warrior Passage meeting.

The Spiritual Development mentors continued their lessons on the Armor of God, teaching the boys about the "Breastplate of Righteousness." The Life and Work Skills mentors talked to the boys about setting personal goals. The boys were given a personal development plan to fill out for home work. The forms are to be returned at the next Warrior Passage meeting on Feb. 26. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BOY DOES HIS HOMEWORK AND PLEASE TALK TO YOUR BOY ABOUT WHAT HE LEARNED AT WARRIOR PASSAGE.

>Please remember to share your boys' report card from school with Warrior Passage leaders Bruce Bean and John Boyette. The report cards are kept confidential and allow us to applaud those boys who are doing well and provide help to those who need assistance. Warrior Passage offers a weekly tutoring session for boys needing help with school work. The session is held every Tuesday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on the multipurpose room on the second floor of the BOCC church building (not the Dream Center). We encourage every parent/guardian to take advantage of the sessions. Don't wait until it's too late.

>For those who ordered Warrior Passage T-shirts, we will keep you posted on when they come in.

>The next Warrior Passage meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dream Center.

>If you should have any questions or concerns, contact Bruce Bean at 606-6988 or at brucbn785@aol.com or John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net.

>FOR MENTORS ONLY: There will be a short mentors meeting on March 12 (not March 5) @ 9:15 a.m. right before the Warrior Passage meeting. One of the discussion topics will be the May 7 graduation.

Warrior Passage Meets Saturday

The Warrior Passage Program meets on this Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center. Lessons will be presented on spiritual development and life/work skills. Boys should bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and a Bible. Also, they should wear their Warrior Passage T-shirt if they have one.

>We will not have a free time session on Saturday from 12:45 to 2 p.m. DISMISSAL WILL BE AT 12:30

>For those who ordered Warrior Passage T-shirts, the order has been placed with the manufacturer --- who happens to be a member of BOCC --- and we hope to have the shirts in fairly soon. We will let you know when they come in.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session will be held this Tuesday (Feb. 8) from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Body of Christ Church for boys needing help with school work. Please be on time.

 >FOR MENTORS ONLY: Make sure you pay your monthly $10 dues.  Also, the next mentors meeting will be held on Saturday, March 5 @ 9:15 at the Dream Center. Please note this on your calendar.

If have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Warrior Passage ministry leaders John Boyette at johnboyjr@bellsouth.net  or at 844-6920; or Bruce Bean, brucbn785@aol.com or 606-6988.

Armor Of God Lessons Continue

Fourteen (14) boys attended Saturday's Warrior Passage meeting. The boys continued their lessons on the Full Armor of God, taken from Ephesians 6:14. They also had an impromptu session on money management and credit as a lead-in to lessons the Life and Work Skills mentors group will begin presenting at our next meeting. Please review with your boy want he learned on Saturday.

>Because there is a fifth Saturday in the month of January, there will be a mini-break for Warrior Passage. Our next meeting won't be until Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 10 a.m. at the Dream Center.

>We will soon place orders for Warrior Passage T-shirts for those who have paid. We hope to have the T-shirts long before our graduation ceremony on May 7, the day before Mother's Day. All boys will be asked to wear their Warrior T-shirts at the graduation.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session will be held on this Tuesday (Jan. 25) from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Body of Christ Church for boys needing help with school work. Please be on time and remember that we are on the second floor of the church building, not the Dream Center.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Warrior Passage Leaders John Boyette, 616-2149 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net, or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com.

Warrior Passage Meets On Saturday

The Warrior Passage Program meets on this Saturday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Dream Center. Lessons will be presented on spiritual development and health and nutrition. Boys should bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and a Bible. Also, they should wear their Warrior Passage T-shirt if they have one.

>For boys who do not have a Warrior Passage T-shirt, Saturday is the last day to place orders. The T-shirts cost $16 each. We cannot place the orders with the T-shirt manufacturer until we get all money in hand. Payment can be made in cash (exact amount as we do not have change) or with check, made out to Body of Christ Church with "Warrior Passage T-shirt" written in the memo section.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session on Tuesday nights resumes this Tuesday (Jan. 18) from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Body of Christ Church for boys needing help with school work. Please be on time.

 >FOR MENTORS ONLY: Make sure you pay your monthly $10 dues.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Warrior Passage ministry leaders John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net; or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com.

Armor of God, Exercise Main Topics of Warrior Passage Meeting

Twelve (12) boys braved the cold to attend Saturday's Warrior Passage meeting. The Spiritual Development mentors kicked off their lessons on the Full Armor of God --- the resources God provides us to keep from falling prey to Satan and his tricks. Afterward, the boy did a physical workout that included running, push-ups, sit-ups, and working out on exercise equipment at the Dream Center. A special pizza snack was given to the boys.

>Tuesday's weekly tutoring session to help boys with school work is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. The tutoring will resume on Jan. 18 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

>Remember that you have until Jan. 22 to order a Warrior Passage T-shirt. The cost is $16. A check or cash in the exact amount can be given to Warrior leaders John Boyette or Bruce Bean, or placed in an envelope and put in Warrior Passage's mailbox at the church. Checks should be made out to Body of Christ Church, with "Warrior Passage T-shirt" written in the memo section.

>The next meeting of Warrior Passage will be on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dream Center.

Warrior Passage To Meet This Saturday

Now that the holidays are over, it's time for Warrior Passage to resume. Our first meeting of the new year will be this coming Saturday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. We will meet in the Body of Christ Church sanctuary building, not the Dream Center so please note the meeting location. Presenting lessons will be the Spiritual Development mentors and the Health and Nutrition mentors. Following the regular Warrior Passage session, we will have free time with the boys from 12:45 to 2 p.m.

>For Saturday's meeting, boys should bring a notebook, pen or pencil and a Bible. Also, they should wear their Warrior Passage T-shirt if they have one. FINALLY, boys should remember to bring their homework sheet --- filled out of course. The homework was to write down the number of push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks and "mountain climbing" they can do in 10-minute sessions.

>For boys who do not have a Warrior Passage T-shirt, we will be taking orders at Saturday's meeting and at the Jan. 22 Warrior Passage meeting. Jan. 22 is the last day to place orders. The T-shirts cost $16 each. We cannot place the orders with the T-shirt manufacturer until we get all money in hand. Payment can be made in cash (exact amount as we do not have change) or with check, made out to Body of Christ Church with "Warrior Passage T-shirt" written in the memo section.

>Warrior Passage's weekly tutoring session on Tuesday nights resumes this Tuesday (Jan. 4) from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Body of Christ Church for boys needing help with school work. Please be on time.

 >FOR MENTORS ONLY: Make sure you pay your monthly $10 dues.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Warrior Passage ministry leaders John Boyette, 844-6920 or johnboyjr@bellsouth.net; or Bruce Bean, 606-6988 or brucbn785@aol.com.