Chill with Phil

When I began as Youth Leader three years ago, I started a regular activity for the Sr. High teens called "Chill with Phil."  It started out a little slow drawing anywhere from 1-5 teens the first year but now we regularly get around 10-12 teens each time.  We do this about five times a year.  This year we decided to get t-shirts made for whatever teens want one.  They will be sold exclusively at Chill with Phil events.  You can check out the design below:

The back says, "Tri-County Bible Church Youth Ministry" and lists Proverbs 12:26.  The verse isn't printed on the back but the verse says, "The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray."

We have this event to encourage development of Christian friendships and allow the teens an opportunity to spend a weekend night somewhere where they don't have to worry about peer pressure or getting involved in activities that they shouldn't be getting into.  Plus, it's a great event to bring unchurched friends to that's less intimidating.