Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Vitals - Jan. 27th/28th

42 (High School) - Jan. 27th
Discussion Questions:
"Where do you think most students get their value or worth as an individual?"
"What is one thing that you wish you could change about your life?"
Message - "I'm Not Good Enough - Defeating Depression" by Katie
Key Points:
Knowing the truth about WHO I AM, helps me to be GRATEFUL for my life.
My need to BELONG was created by God and He ACCEPTS me.
Even in my pain, God wants me to EXPECT great things from Him in the FUTURE.
My VALUE is not determined by what people see me do, but by who GOD SAYS I AM.
Verses Referenced: Psalm 139:13-14, 17-18, Romans 8:1, John 16:33, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 1:6
Worship led by Stephen Ites and the 42 band
Attendance: 32 (24 students, 8 leaders)

The Spark (Jr. High) - Jan. 28th
Discussion Questions:
"Where do you think most students get their value or worth as an individual?"
"What is one thing that you wish you could change about your life?"
Message - "I'm Not Good Enough - Defeating Depression" by Katie
Key Points:
Knowing the truth about WHO I AM, helps me to be GRATEFUL for my life.
My need to BELONG was created by God and He ACCEPTS me.
Even in my pain, God wants me to EXPECT great things from Him in the FUTURE.
My VALUE is not determined by what people see me do, but by who GOD SAYS I AM.
Verses Referenced: Psalm 139:13-14, 17-18, Romans 8:1, John 16:33, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 1:6
Worship led by Stephen Ites and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 93
1st Service: 45 (34 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 48 (38 students, 10 leaders)

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Too Bad, So Sad...

I have some bad news...

Unfortunately, not enough students signed up for WinterFest (High School Colorado Ski Trip) to happen. The bummer is the people that signed up are the ones who suffer the most, so if your student signed up to go to Colorado, here's the deal:

You can either get your money back, or they can transfer their registration to SNOWFest '07 and come to Afton Alps in Minnesota with us instead... the choice is yours, but we hope they will come to SNOWFest! It's from February 23-25th and we will be taking the same style charter bus and staying in a Hotel near the resort. The cost is only $199 so if you put down the $100 deposit, you only owe $99, and that includes EVERYTHING! Lodging, lift tickets, rental, transportation and loads of fun! We hope they will come with us. You will have to fill out a new permission slip for SNOWFest, but that's no big deal. If you have any questions please call Kurt at 515.987.9595 ext. 134. Hope that clears everything up, and again we are sorry but WinterFest '07 has been canceled! SIGN UP YOUR STUDENT FOR SNOWFest '07 BEFORE IT FILLS UP!!

Vitals - Jan. 13, 14

42 (High School) - Jan. 6th
Discussion Questions:
"What comes to mind when you hear the phrase 'under the influence' or 'addiction'?"
"What is one thing in your life that might eventually have the possibility of controlling you?"
Message - "Above the Influence - Overcoming Addictions" by Kurt
Key Points:
An addiction is any area of your life that is out of CONTROL.
How To Overcome Your Addiction:
I need to trust in GOD'S power not MY OWN.
I need to tell SOMEONE ELSE about my addiction.
Commit to FILLING UP on God's ADVICE, rather than your ADDICTION.
Verses Referenced: Romans 7:19, 24-25, Ephesians 5:15, 18, Philippians 4:13, James 5:16
Worship led by Jake Nelson and the 42 band
Attendance: 27 (18 students, 9 leaders)

The Spark (Jr. High) - Jan. 7th
Message - "Above the Influence - Overcoming Addictions" by Kurt
Key Points:
An addiction is any area of your life that is out of CONTROL.
How To Overcome Your Addiction:
I need to trust in GOD'S power not MY OWN.
I need to tell SOMEONE ELSE about my addiction.
Commit to FILLING UP on God's ADVICE, rather than your ADDICTION.
Verses Referenced: Romans 7:19, 24-25, Ephesians 5:15, 18, Philippians 4:13, James 5:16
Worship led by Jake Nelson and Leah Banks
Attendance:
Total: 92
1st Service: 41 (31 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 51 (42 students, 9 leaders)

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Vitals - Jan. 6,7

42 (High School) - Jan. 6th
Discussion Questions:
"What was one of your New Years Resolutions?"
"When was the last time you told someone an embarrassing secret?"
"What is one thing in your life that you feel is unfair?"
Message - "Who Me? - Dealing with Denial" by Kurt
Key Points:
Don't be afraid to talk to God about your PAIN. He can HANDLE your feelings.
In order to HEAL, you have to give God the CHANCE to change you.
I can be HONEST with God, because He cares about my PAIN.
Verses Referenced:Psalm 109:26 & 31, Job 7:11, Romans 12:2
Worship led by Jake Nelson and the 42 band
Attendance: 25 (16 students, 9 leaders)

The Spark (Jr. High) - Jan. 7th
"What is one thing in your life that you feel is unfair?"
Message - "Who Me? - Dealing with Denial" by Kurt
Key Points:
Don't be afraid to talk to God about your PAIN. He can HANDLE your feelings.
In order to HEAL, you have to give God the CHANCE to change you.
I can be HONEST with God, because He cares about my PAIN.
Verses Referenced:Psalm 109:26 & 31, Job 7:11, Romans 12:2
Worship led by Jake Nelson and Leah Banks
Total Attendance: 89
1st Service: 43 (32 students 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 46 (39 students, 7 leaders)