Break Time! 12/14/2009
 
It's almost here!  Finals week is happening and all are preparing for the winter break.  Remember elementary school?  It's like a month-long recess.  Yeah it's that cool.  The Navigators at least formally, are going out for recess as well.  But that doesn't mean the "knowing Jesus and making Him known" action is going to stop.  Winter break is a great time to reflect, rest, and recreate, so do your best to keep your Bible open and your heart and mind on the Lord in the upcoming weeks.  Keep your eyes open and ask God for opportunities to share about your faith in Christ with other family and friends who God may be working in. 

Check back here at the end of January for more info on the upcoming spring semester.  NavNights will resume, same time/same place on Thursday January 21st, followed by a "Soup-er" reunion with your friends the next day.  More details to come.  

Have a great break!  

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you....  1 Peter 3:15
 
 
While other people might have a regular old Christmas party, we spice it up by having a Christmas par-tay. On Wednesday, December 9th we are gathering at Jeff and Jess Clochesy's house at 7pm for Christmas goodies, Christmas competitions, and all other sorts of Christmas festivities. To get in the mood, why not wear your most ridiculous Christmas sweater/suspenders/hat/whatever else you might have that is weird but Christmas-like and inspires merry-making? Rides will be leaving the Undergrad library fifteen minutes prior to the party. That is, rides will be leaving at 6:45. Too busy studying to come to the Christmas Partay? Please. Reading day is the very next day and we all know that it is unheard of to allow studying to interrupt a sweet partay. Jeff and Jess' house is located in Champaign at 1718 Park Haven.
 
 
Join us for NavNight this week, 8-9:30pm!  Only 3 NavNights left!

Also, join us for a night of prayer and worship at the Hubbard's house from 8pm to midnight.  Rides leave Undergrad Library at 7:45pm.
 
 
Hey friends,

We're pumped for Fall Conference!  We're so glad to have such an awesome group going this year.

We need a few things from you:

1)  Registration $$ ($49/first-timers; $69/everyone else, less any discount from Threads) cash or check to "The Navigators" for your registration fee  
2)  Release of liability form filled out (Print it out from:  http://journey.inavs.org/ARL.pdf).    
3)  $10 preferably cash (or check made out to "Norman Hubbard") to cover gas. 

These things are due by NavNight this Thursday.  You can bring them to your Bible Study or give to a staff member prior to NavNight as well.
 
 
Join us for Apple Picking at the Curtis Orchards, followed by baking many delicious apple treats.  Apples will be provided for baking, but bring some cash if you'd like to buy some apples for yourself.

Rides leave Undergrad Library at 2:45pm on Saturday.  See you there!
 
 
You may have heard the news! 

October 11th is the early registration deadline.  After this date, the cost goes up $10!  And as an added incentive, if you register by October 11th, you'll be entered into a drawing for PRIZES. 

1st Prize - Your Fall Conference Registration is FREE! 

2nd Prize- $25 iTunes gift card 

3rd Prize- Illini Navigators t-shirt 

Consolation Prize:  A signed DVD copy of the Journey '09 Promo series :) 

Register now!  http://journey.inavs.org
 
 
Rides at 9am at Undergrad Library.
Come help an Illini Nav alumnus and help our organization in the process.  Donuts will be provided!  Wear older clothes.  If it's raining, event will not take place.  Please RSVP to Jeff (jeff@illininavs.org or 414.248.1941).
 
 
Rides at 7pm at Undergrad Library/ 7:10 at FAR-PAR.  The Nav men will be playing NavAttack, a variation on Capture the Flag involving pelting your friends with socks full of flour.  Wear dark clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.  Friends are welcome!  You don't want to miss this!
 
 
Join us on Thursday for NavNight!  8pm, 807 W Indiana.

Hear a great message from Norm, worship, another Fall Conference promo video, and some great time with your friends.  Join us afterward for NavNight After Party (NAP).  There'll be some great snacks, games, and time to hang out with new friends.  See you there!
 
 
Join The Navigators for Journey '09, the regional fall conference for the Illinois/Indiana region.  Journey '09 will take place at Spring Hill camp in southern Indiana, October 23-25.  Registration is now open online.  Visit journey.inavs.org and register today!  Cost for U of I students will be $49 for first-time attendees and $69 for those who have attended Journey before.  Contact the staff with any questions.