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Monday, February 28, 2011

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.

Monday, February 21, 2011

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.

Monday, February 14, 2011

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.

Monday, February 7, 2011

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.