Vitals - September 23rd

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 23th
Message - "Emergency" by Katie
Key Points:
When we have been HURT in the past, sometimes we settle for an IMITATION OF LOVE.
God never WASTES a hurt.
Being HONEST WITH OTHERS about my life, allows God to CHANGE ME.
We are most ALIVE when we focus on things that last FOREVER.
Verses Referenced: Ecclesiastes 2:11, Isaiah 61:1,3, Romans 12:15-16
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 95
1st Service: 34 (24 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 61 (51 students, 10 leaders)

42 (High School) - September 23th
Message - "Emergency" by Katie
Key Points:
When we have been HURT in the past, sometimes we settle for an IMITATION OF LOVE.
God never WASTES a hurt.
Being HONEST WITH OTHERS about my life, allows God to CHANGE ME.
We are most ALIVE when we focus on things that last FOREVER.
Verses Referenced: Ecclesiastes 2:11, Isaiah 61:1,3, Romans 12:15-16
Worship Led by Justin Willis and the 42 band
Attendance: 48 (39 students, 9 leaders)

ONE Retreat: October 12th-14th

Your student will not want to miss this event! We are headed up to the incredible Y-Camp in Boone, Iowa for a weekend getaway with a ton of fun games and activities, great music, inspiring messages and plenty of free time for them to connect with their friends from The Spark and 4ORTY 2WO. In addition they can choose from additional activities like Horseback riding, Ropes Course or the daring Zip Line. You will not want them to miss this retreat! They can sign up at the Habit Shack at a weekend service by turning in a permission slip and money. The cost for the ONE Retreat is only $89! But your student must register by October 10th. For more information please email students@pointofgrace.com or call Dawn at 515.987.9595 ext. 130. Don't miss this once a year opportunity for your student to grow deeper with others and with God.

Vitals - September 16th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 16th
Message - "Awakening" by Kurt
Key Points:
God AWAKENS us from a NORMAL life.
A life of LOVE is worth STAYING AWAKE for.
When you BELONG to God you are SAFE to risk.
A person who LOVES God also DREAMS to love others.
Verses Referenced: Isaiah 50:4,7, Romans 13:10-11, Romans 8:38-39
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 95
1st Service: 37 (28 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 58 (49 students, 9 leaders)

42 (High School) - September 16th
Message - "Awakening" by Kurt
Key Points:
God AWAKENS us from a NORMAL life.
A life of LOVE is worth STAYING AWAKE for.
When you BELONG to God you are SAFE to risk.
A person who LOVES God also DREAMS to love others.
Verses Referenced: Isaiah 50:4,7, Romans 13:10-11, Romans 8:38-39
Worship Led by Justin Willis and the 42 band
Attendance: 55 (48 students, 7 leaders)

FACE THE MUSIC - New Series

Starting this Sunday, September 16th, we are beginning our new series called "Face the Music" and its going to be awesome! We will be discussing the spiritual implications from popular songs by artists like Switchfoot, Relient K, Fergie, Paramore, Linkin Park and others. Throughout the series your student will get a raffle ticket for every week they come, and if they bring a friend they get an extra ticket and at the end of the series we will raffle off and give away a brand new iPod and other iTunes prizes! Please encourage you students to attend and bring their friends!

Vitals - September 9th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 9th
Message - "Home" by Kurt
Key Points:
We all want to be KNOWN, but instead we do IMAGE-MANAGEMENT.
We need to share the GOOD and the BAD in order to be real.
Christian should be the best at giving SECOND CHANCES.
In order to be CHANGED, we need to TRUST each other.
Your friends determine the DIRECTION and QUALITY of your life.
Verses Referenced: Romans 15:5,7, James 5:16, Acts 19:18-19, Galatians 6:2-3
Worship Led by Justin Willis and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 103
1st Service: 46 (36 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 57 (48 students, 9 leaders)

42 (High School) - September 9th
Message - "Home" by Kurt
Key Points:
We all want to be KNOWN, but instead we do IMAGE-MANAGEMENT.
We need to share the GOOD and the BAD in order to be real.
Christian should be the best at giving SECOND CHANCES.
In order to be CHANGED, we need to TRUST each other.
Your friends determine the DIRECTION and QUALITY of your life.
Verses Referenced: Romans 15:5,7, James 5:16, Acts 19:18-19, Galatians 6:2-3
Worship Led by Justin Willis and The Spark band
Attendance: 56 (46 students, 10 leaders)

ONE Retreat: October 12th-14th

Your student will not want to miss this event! We are headed up to the incredible Y-Camp in Boone, Iowa for a weekend getaway with a ton of fun games and activities, great music, inspiring messages and plenty of free time for them to connect with their friends from The Spark and 4ORTY 2WO. In addition they can choose from additional activities like Horseback riding, Ropes Course or the daring Zip Line. You will not want them to miss this retreat! They can sign up at the Habit Shack at a weekend service by turning in a permission slip and money. The cost for the ONE Retreat is $79 if you register by September 16th or $89 if you register by October 10th. For more information please email students@pointofgrace.com or call Dawn at 515.987.9595 ext. 130. Don't miss this once a year opportunity for your student to grow deeper with others and with God.

Life Groups - Coming Soon!

Life Groups are starting up again soon! The goal of our Student Ministry is to get as many students as possible into a small group with other students and a caring adult. Life Groups are our system of small groups that meet in homes throughout the Des Moines area from September to May. This coming weekend, September 9th, we will be discussing the importance of being in community with other Christ-followers. We will have a big push to get students into Groups and then we will have our Life Group Kick-Off Party on Wednesday, September 12th at 7:00p in the Student Zone (Theatre) at Point of Grace. We hope that your student can make it! Please help us by encouraging your student to make a commitment to join in a Life Group. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katie at katie@pointofgrace.com