Monday, November 26, 2007

Vitals - November 25th

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 25th
Message - "Playing God" by Kurt
Key Points:
We have all been GIVEN some level of authority by GOD.
We have all seen power used to BLESS others, and we have seen it used to DESTROY others.
All of us will be TEMPTED to use our authority to HURT others.
Jesus EMPOWERS us so that we can empower and SERVE others.
Authority is a RESPONSIBILITY and you are ACCOUNTABLE for it.
Verses Referenced: John 19:7-11, Mark 10:42-43, Mark 6:7
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 97
1st Service: 42 (32 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 55 (44 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - November 18th
Message - "Parental Control" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What is one are of your life that you have some authority? How do you use that authority?"
"What is a time where someone leveraged their authority to help give you a step up?"
We have all been GIVEN some level of authority by GOD.
We have all seen power used to BLESS others, and we have seen it used to DESTROY others.
All of us will be TEMPTED to use our authority to HURT others.
Jesus EMPOWERS us so that we can empower and SERVE others.
Authority is a RESPONSIBILITY and you are ACCOUNTABLE for it.
Verses Referenced: John 19:7-11, Mark 10:42-43, Mark 6:7
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 42 Band
Attendance: 48 (38 students, 10 leaders)

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

SNOWFEST '08

Don't let your student miss out on the biggest event of the winter! We will be heading up to Afton Alps, Minnesota to enjoy a whole weekend of snowboarding and skiing, great fun and new memories with friends! The cost for this trip is $200 if you have your student has their own equipment and $245 if they need to rent it, and you will need to fill out and sign a permission slip to turn in with your money to hold your student's spot. This trip is going to be a great time for your student to get away and get connected! Charter bus transportation, lodging, most meals and lift tickets are included! If you drop your spot after December 1st, you will be refunded all but $50. There are only 45 spots for this trip and it will sell out, so sign up quick! For more info, you can email students@pointofgrace.com or come to the Habit Shack in the Student Zone during any weekend service.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Vitals - November 18th

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 18th
Message - "Parental Control" by Katie
Key Points:
You HONOR your parents by SUBMITTING yourself to them.
Who you TRUST becomes your source of TRUTH.
There is only one PERFECT parent.
Even when your parents LET YOU DOWN honoring them is not OPTIONAL.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:1-3, Luke 2:41-51, Mark 14:36
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 90
1st Service: 38 (30 students, 8 leaders)
2nd Service: 56 (47 students, 9 leaders)

42 (High School) - November 18th
Message - "Parental Control" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think the word submission means? Who do you have to submit to?"
"What is some things that would be better in your life if you had a closer relationship with your parents?"
Key Points:
You HONOR your parents by SUBMITTING yourself to them.
Who you TRUST becomes your source of TRUTH.
There is only one PERFECT parent.
Even when your parents LET YOU DOWN honoring them is not OPTIONAL.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:1-3, Luke 2:41-51, Mark 14:36
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 42 Band
Attendance: 49 (41 students, 8 leaders)

Monday, November 12, 2007

Vitals - November 11th

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 11th
Message - "Ultimate Authority" by Kurt
Key Points:
EVERYONE lives under AUTHORITY.
God wants you to learn OBEDIENCE, because it produces HUMILITY.
How you RESPOND to temporary authorities, shows how you are responding to the ULTIMATE AUTHORITY.
To have AUTHORITY, you must be UNDER authority.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 28:18, Matthew 9:5-7, 1 Peter 2:13-14
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 90
1st Service: 41 (31 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 49 (38 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - November 11th
Message - "Ultimate Authority" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'authority'?
Key Points:
EVERYONE lives under AUTHORITY.
God wants you to learn OBEDIENCE, because it produces HUMILITY.
How you RESPOND to temporary authorities, shows how you are responding to the ULTIMATE AUTHORITY.
To have AUTHORITY, you must be UNDER authority.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 28:18, Matthew 9:5-7, 1 Peter 2:13-14
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 42 Band
Attendance: 46 (36 students, 10 leaders)

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Vitals - November 4th

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 4thth
Message - "Baptism" by Kurt
Key Points:
Baptism simply means to be WASHED.
Baptism is a RESPONSE to our RELATIONSHIP with God.
People would be washed to SHOW that something has CHANGED.
Baptism is a PUBLIC demonstration of a NEW association.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 3:13-17, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Romans 6:3-4
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 98
1st Service: 41 (30 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 57 (47 students, 10 leaders)

42 (High School) - November 4thth
Message - "Baptism" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
What is the weirdest tradition about Christianity to you?
Whats the deal with Baptism? What's it all about?
Key Points:
Baptism simply means to be WASHED.
Baptism is a RESPONSE to our RELATIONSHIP with God.
People would be washed to SHOW that something has CHANGED.
Baptism is a PUBLIC demonstration of a NEW association.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 3:13-17, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Romans 6:3-4
Worship Led by Justin Willis and the 42 band
Attendance: 46 (36 students, 10 leaders)

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Vitals - October 28th

The Spark (Jr. High) - October 28th
Message - "The River" by Kurt and Katie
Key Points:
People who were NOTHING like Jesus, LIKED Jesus.
When you lose something, you search for what is LOST, not what is FOUND.
Students: Who do you need to INVEST in?
Parents: How do you respond when your lost child comes HOME?
The opposite of lost is not FOUND. The opposite of lost is KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE.
Verses Referenced: Luke 15:1-4, 11-12, 24
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 100
1st Service: 31 (21 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 69 (59 students, 10 leaders)

42 (High School) - October 28th
Message - "The River" by Kurt and Katie
Discussion Questions:
What was the last time you got in a fight with your parents. How'd it go?
Key Points:
People who were NOTHING like Jesus, LIKED Jesus.
When you lose something, you search for what is LOST, not what is FOUND.
Students: Who do you need to INVEST in?
Parents: How do you respond when your lost child comes HOME?
The opposite of lost is not FOUND. The opposite of lost is KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE.
Verses Referenced: Luke 15:1-4, 11-12, 24
Worship Led by Justin Willis and the 42 band
Attendance: 47 (38 students, 9 leaders)