Baggage Check...

While there will be no Student Ministries services the next two weekends, Dec. 23/24 and Dec. 30/31, beginning Jan. 6/7th we embark on a new journey. We will be starting a new series in Student Ministries called "BAGGAGE CHECK" to deal with the junk that we all carry in our lives, and together we will look to God to help, and heal us as we become real and authentic with each other. Please encourage your student and their friends to attend this powerful series as we discover the life that God has intended us to live, as we release our junk and check our Baggage into God's care.

Jan. 6/7 - "Who Me?" (Dealing with Denial)
Jan. 13/14 - "Above the Influence" (Overcoming Addictions)
Jan. 20/21 - "Re-Record the Tapes" (Escaping Emotional Baggage)
Jan. 27/28 - "I'm Not Special" (Overcoming Depression)

Vitals - Dec. 16, 17

42 (High School) - Dec. 16th
Message - "A Christmas Story" by Kurt and Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What is the worst gift you ever got for Christmas? The best?"
"When was the last time in your life that you were truly surprised?"
Key Points:
JESUS was the surprise Christmas gift.
Sometimes when things seem OUT OF CONTROL, we realize what is really IMPORTANT.
Our MISTAKES make room for God's MIRACLES.
Verses Referenced: Luke 1:28-30, Matthew 1:18-21
Worship led by Jake Nelson and Leah Banks
Attendance: 17 (13 students, 4 leaders)

The Spark (Jr. High) - Dec. 17th
Message - "A Christmas Story" by Kurt and Katie
Key Points:
JESUS was the surprise Christmas gift.
Sometimes when things seem OUT OF CONTROL, we realize what is really IMPORTANT.
Our MISTAKES make room for God's MIRACLES.
Verses Referenced: Luke 1:28-30, Matthew 1:18-21
Worship led by Jake Nelson and the Spark Band
Attendance: 92
1st Service: 42 (32 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 50 (41 students, 9 leaders)

Here Come the Snow Trips!!

Hey Students! We got two of our biggest events of the year coming up! Don't miss out on our winter extravaganza events! Be sure to sign up for either of these events at 42 on Saturday nights or at the Spark on Sunday morning! Be sure to get your parents to fill out the permission slips and put down the deposit. Invite your friends to jump in on the fun as well!

Here are the details:

Jr. High - SNOWFEST 2007
Feb. 23-25, 2007
Afton Alps in Minnesota
Cost: $199 ($50 deposit due at registration, entire balance due on or before Feb. 18th)
Come by the Student Zone for a registration form, and to get signed up!
Any questions call Kurt at 515.987.9595 ext. 134 or Katie at 515.987.9595 ext. 133

High School - WINTERFEST '07
March 20-24, 2007
Winter Park in Colorado
Cost: $399 ($100 deposit due at registration, entire balance due on or before Feb. 18th)
Come by the Student Zone for a registration form, and to get signed up!
Any questions call Kurt at 515.987.9595 ext. 134 or Jake at 515.987.9595 ext. 135

Vitals - Dec. 9,10

42 (High School) - Dec. 9th
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think is the real meaning of Christmas?"
"What comes to mind when you think about spiritual maturity?"
Message - "The Nightmare Before Christmas" by Kurt
Key Points:
KNOWING something is way less important that LOVING someone.
Jack learned about the Christmas EXPRESSIONS, but missed the Christmas EXPERIENCE.
You can have all the PACKAGING, and still the PURPOSE of Christmas.
Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 8:1, James 1:22-24, Luke 2:34
Worship led by Jake Nelson and the 42 band
Attendance: 27 (21 students, 6 leaders)

The Spark (Jr. High) - Nov. 26th
Message - "The Nightmare Before Christmas" by Kurt
Key Points:
KNOWING something is way less important that LOVING someone.
Jack learned about the Christmas EXPRESSIONS, but missed the Christmas EXPERIENCE.
You can have all the PACKAGING, and still the PURPOSE of Christmas.
Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 8:1, James 1:22-24, Luke 2:34
Worship led by Jake Nelson and the Spark band
Total Attendance: 91
1st Service: 53 (46 students 7 leaders)
2nd Service: 44 (38 students, 6 leaders)

REGISTRATION FRENZY!!!

Starting this week, we have registration for three of our biggest events of the year!

Jr. High - SNOWFEST 2007
Feb. 23-25, 2007
Afton Alps in Minnesota
Cost: $199 ($50 deposit due at registration, entire balance due on or before Feb. 18th)
Come by the Student Zone for a registration form, and to get signed up!
Any questions call Kurt at 515.987.9595 ext. 134 or Katie at 515.987.9595 ext. 133

High School - WINTERFEST '07
March 20-24, 2007
Winter Park in Colorado
Cost: $399 ($100 deposit due at registration, entire balance due on or before Feb. 18th)
Come by the Student Zone for a registration form, and to get signed up!
Any questions call Kurt at 515.987.9595 ext. 134 or Jake at 515.987.9595 ext. 135

Jr. High & High School - BIG STUF CAMP
July 28- Aug. 3, 2007
Panama City Beach, Florida
Cost: $450 ($100 deposit due at registration, entire balance due on or before May 6th)
Come by the Student Zone for a registration form, and to get signed up!
Any questions call Kurt at 515.987.9595 ext. 134 or Katie at 515.987.9595 ext. 133

Vitals - Dec. 2,3

42 (High School) - Dec. 2nd
Community Night
Total Attendance: 27 (19 Students, 8 leaders)

The Spark (Jr. High) - Dec. 3rd
Message - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Kurt and Katie
Key Points:
The Grinch focused on the GIFTS, the Who's focused on the GIVING.
The joy of the Who's helped the Grinch to GROW.
This Christmas, it is better to give GRACE, than get GIFTS.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 16:19-20, Luke 2:16-20
Worship led by Jake Nelson and Leah Banks
Total Attendance: 106
1st Service: 64 (53 students 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 42 (36 students, 8 leaders)