Sex Series Parent Preview (week.3)

This series has been such a great connecting point for the students! Last week, we had over 30 students commit to giving God control of their sexual lives. It was awesome! This week we are discussing the issue of setting both mental and physical boundaries before we are faced with the situation where we would need to make those certain decisions. So here are the message notes for this coming weekend (3.15) about what we will be teaching for Birds & Bees (The Spark) and UNCENSORED (4ORTY 2WO). Please let us know if there is anything else that we can assist you with to help you connect and discuss this topic with your student.


The Spark (6th-8th Grade)
Week.3: Don't Get Stung!

They Bible tells us clearly that we are designed for sexual enjoyment and fulfillment, but in order to have the best experience we have to follow God's guidelines. However, only holding out our virginity is not the goal, it is not God's best. Virginity simply means that sexual intercourse has not occurred. This become problematic for students because they begin to assume that anything other than sexual intercourse is fine, and will not have any problematic consequences, physical or emotional.

God’s standard for our life is not just VIRGINITY it’s PURITY.

Immorality is defined and taking what is not yours, so sexual immorality is taking someone's sexuality that doesn't belong to you. For example: Pornography is looking at someone else's wife or husband so you are stealing their sexuality from them. Lust is stealing someone else's purity by imagining them in a sexual way.

“You say, 'I am allowed to do anything'—but not everything is good for you. And even though 'I am allowed to do anything,' I must not become a slave to anything. You say, 'Food was made for the stomach, and the stomach for food.' But you can’t say that our bodies were made for sexual immorality. They were made for the Lord, and the Lord cares about our bodies."
1 Corinthians 6:12-13

The Bible says to run away from anything that causes us to sin sexual and the question we want to get the students to ask themselves is, "How serious am I about putting God first in my life, and how does that play out in my commitment to remain as sexually pure as possible?" We want them to be willing to avoid sexual sin, even if it makes them look dumb, feel awkward, loose a boyfriend or a girlfriend or even mean making some real sacrificial changes in their life so that they can honor God and really respect their future spouse and set themselves up for a joyful, fulfilling and exciting sexual connection in marriage.

Setting BOUNDARIES ahead of time keeps us from getting STUNG!

Students are always looking for a boundary, and line that they know that they can go all the way up to and not get in trouble. Unfortunately the Bible does not give a hard and fast line, because God knows that sex is bigger than we think. This makes the conversation more difficult at times, but also more relevant and true for our lives. Many churches have stressed that we shouldn't have sex until we are married, which is good, but they regretfully do not discuss the things that are most commonly happening in student sexual lives. Things that they do not view as sex, but are sexual in nature. This has lead to a lot of confusion in the lives of teens, especially those in church.

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful; love lasts forever.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7

We want to close out this discussion talking about God's definition of love, and how if you are pursing love, you will not substitute it for sexual activity, because 'love is patient... and it doesn't demand it's own way.'

Big Idea:
It’s not LOVE unless it’s FOREVER.


4ORTY 2WO (9th-12 Grade)
Week.3: Caution I'm Hot... Don't Get Burned!

In the 21st century we have seriously jacked up the idea of Love and Sex. Many young people feel like having sex for the first time is something to just get over with before High School is over, so that they’ll be ready for college. ‘Being in love’ has become some milestone that one must reach in order to justify that they are ready for sexual activity. This understanding shatters lives, breaks hearts and cheapens our understanding of love. Truth be told… There’s not a condom in the world that can protect you from a broken heart!

God’s standard for our sex life is not just VIRGINITY it’s PURITY.

In many ways this is much harder than “just wait until your married,” it’s not just “abstinence is the only safe-sex,” rather it encompasses all of who we are, our mind, heart, body and soul. God cares about everything because our thoughts about ourselves and about other people reflect the condition of our heart and our relationship with Him.

“You say, ‘I am allowed to do anything’—but not everything is good for you. And even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ I must not become a slave to anything. You say, ‘Food was made for the stomach, and the stomach for food.’ (This is true, though someday God will do away with both of them.) But you can’t say that our bodies were made for sexual immorality. They were made for the Lord, and the Lord cares about our bodies.”
1 Corinthians 6:12-13

We need to set boundaries with our thoughts, so that we can set limits for our choices. These boundaries need to protect us emotionally and physically.

Setting BOUNDARIES ahead of time keeps us from getting BURNED in the heat of the moment.

If you are seriously looking for a “line” not to cross you should think of the question in a different way, instead of giving/taking just enough from someone to not make God mad, think of how much you can save/protect for your future husband or wife one day, so that you can give the most of yourself that you possibly can. Those boundaries are not something anyone can make for you, you must come up with these for yourself, talk about it with a friend, parent or adult you trust and most of all if you surrender this area of your life to God and seek His wisdom, He won't let you down. Common sense: anything that is covered by a bathing suit is a no-go area of your body, long make out sessions might get you going sexually because that is how our bodies are created, just be honest with yourself and your boyfriend/girlfriend of how sensitive you are.

It’s important to set boundaries for what you allow to influence your thought life. The things you watch, sexual scenes in movies, pornography, etc., have a profound affect on what we begin to think is OK for us to act out in our behavior. They also can have a very detrimental affect on how we view ourselves, as well as members of the opposite sex.

“God wants you to live a pure life. Keep yourselves from sexual promiscuity. Learn to appreciate and give dignity to your body, not abusing it, as is so common among those who know nothing of God. Don't abuse your brothers or sisters. Their concerns are God's concerns, and He will take care of them. We've warned you about this before. God hasn't invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life but into something holy and beautiful - as beautiful on the inside as the outside.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

In GOD’S FAMILY there is no such thing as CASUAL SEX.

So the question begs to be answered… How far is too far when it comes to sex?

Well how far would you go with your dad in the room? How far would you go with your brother or sister? I know that sounds gross to think of it that way, but that’s what it looks like from God’s perspective as our Heavenly father, He sees it as abuse or just plain disturbing if we use each other for our own selfish pleasure.

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7

God wants us to be “love-elitists” when it comes to our thoughts on sexual purity.
Emotional purity… desiring/dropping the “L” bomb prematurely can be dangerous if the level of commitment is not forever, it has the potential to over promise and under-deliver. Not to mention, can accelerate your physical desire for that person. We are wired to want sex when we are promised Love, it is a biological and spiritual reaction to that level of intimacy. If the person you are with avoids meeting your parents, being around your friends, if your friends don’t like this person, if this person is not following God, that should be a huge red flag.

BIG IDEA:
It’s not really LOVE until it’s FOREVER.

[Please let us know if there is anything else that we can assist you with to help you connect and discuss this topic with your student. Feel free to email thoughts, comments or questions to students@pointofgrace.com and we will get back to you! Until next week...]

Sex Series Parent Preview (week.2)

We had a great start to our new series this past weekend talking about Dating. This weekend, we we be discussing the topic of sexual purity and how we all need to make a choice to trust God with our decisions and choices regarding our sexual identity and our sexual activity. Our hope is to impress on the students the reality of magnitude of sex in an age appropriate manner that helps them understand WHY God says what He says regarding this topic. So here are the message notes for this coming weekend (3.8) about what we will be teaching for Birds & Bees (The Spark) and UNCENSORED (4orty 2wo). Please let us know if there is anything else that we can assist you with to help you connect and discuss this topic with your student.


The Spark (6th-8th Grade)
Week.2: What's All The Buzz About?

Often times our perspective on certain things becomes warped or confused because we find ourselves being influenced by so many things, and they all seem to say different things and drive us in different directions. The magazines we read, the stores we shop at, our friends at school, the music we listen and almost everything else around us tries to influence us to think about sex in one way or another. It’s sometime hard for students to know what God says about sex, because all too often, churches aren’t talking about it, but everyone else is.

All the BUZZ about sex causes us to be UNSURE about what God thinks.

It’s would be easy to know what God thinks if He was the only one talking…

“God said, ‘It's not good for the Man to be alone; I'll make him a companion.’… This is why a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife. They become one flesh. The two of them, the Man and his Wife, were naked, but they felt no shame.”
Gen. 2:18, 24-25

God INVENTED sex, and He tell us the TRUTH about it.

God decided from the beginning to make us sexual beings, with the capacity to enjoy sex. However, He knows how powerful it is, and He loves us enough to trust us with it, but gives us a "Users Manual" for our protection.

“There's more to sex than mere skin on skin. Sex is as much spiritual mystery as physical fact. As written in Scripture, ‘The two become one.’ Since we want to become spiritually one with the Master, we must not pursue the kind of sex that avoids commitment and intimacy, leaving us more lonely than ever—the kind of sex that can never ‘become one.’”
1 Corinthians 6:16-17

Students have to understand both the beautiful, incredible experience that God desires us to have when it comes to sex, and the consequences that come from misusing something so powerful, in order to understand the motivation to save sex for a committed marriage relationship.

God’s plan is for sex to be ENJOYED in marriage.

Big Idea:
PURITY paves the way to INTIMACY.



4ORTY 2WO (9th-12 Grade)
Week.2: Best Sex Ever!

"Just loose 10 pounds and you will be more attractive.'" "If you have this shirt you will be more sexy." "The opposite sex will want you if you are this way or that way," they all try to tell us. Because of their influence, sex has become a dirty word, a taboo topic that you only talk about if you are immature or perverted. However, God has a lot to say about sex in the Bible, because, well... it was HIS IDEA! God was the one who created it! And He says that it is good. Not just good, but if used in the way He designed it, He says it is even Worship! Sex is wonderfully mysterious, amazing and yet can be totally confusing, frustrating and leave us feeling empty if it is abused. Because our culture is so saturated with sexual images and ideas, the mystery of sex is cheapened and destroyed.

“There's more to sex than mere skin on skin. Sex is as much spiritual mystery as physical fact. As written in Scripture, ‘The two become one.’ Since we want to become spiritually one with the Master, we must not pursue the kind of sex that avoids commitment and intimacy, leaving us more lonely than ever—the kind of sex that can never ‘become one.’”
1 Corinthians 6:16-17

The world says that sex is just PHYSICAL, but in fact it is also EMOTIONAL and SPIRITUAL.

Instead of just whining and complaining that we don't like what He tells us, which is what we usually do, God wants us to think about WHY He might have told us how and why to wait for sex. As we look at sex from God's perspective, we can see why we might want to put up some boundaries and limits about how it is to be used. Think about it, everything that is cool, everything that we look forward to, those milestones in life, come with higher risk and add more limits to our life. You get your driver's license, so you get to drive, but you have to obey the speed limit and wear a seatbelt. You move out, and you get to set your own social schedule, but you have to get a job to financially support that social life. Everything good in life comes with higher risk and higher reward, and sex is no different. If we truly want to enjoy sex the way God designed us to, we need to listen to His insight about how it is to be used, because those "limits" are there for our protection because He loves us. The reality is, if we begin to look at sex from God's perspective, everything that He says about it, will make total sense.

“There is a sense in which sexual sins are different from all others. In sexual sin we violate the sacredness of our own bodies, these bodies that were made for God-given and God-modeled love, for ‘becoming one’ with another. Or didn't you realize that your body is a sacred place, the place of the Holy Spirit? Don't you see that you can't live however you please, squandering what God paid such a high price for? The physical part of you is not some piece of property belonging to the spiritual part of you. God owns the whole works. So let people see God in and through your body.”
1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Sex starts between the EARS, way before it’s ever between the LEGS.

God's design for sex completely contradicts the world's persuasion about sex. The world tells us that great sex is sex without boundaries or inhibitions. This encouragement is actually counter-productive to good sex. Most high school students that have sex regret their decision and wish they would have waited. Based on the latest scientific research, the brain actually reacts completely differently regarding sex, and the hormones it produces when sex is within a committed relationship where there is little fear, embarrassment or shame of rejection. This is amazing, because new scientific research is actually saying what God has said all along: That sex is the best within a committed marriage. This is why it is so important for students to make decisions about sex before they are in the position to have act out their decision to have sex, or remain pure.

“God said, ‘It's not good for the Man to be alone; I'll make him a companion.’… This is why a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife. They become one flesh. The two of them, the Man and his Wife, were naked, but they felt no shame.”
Gen. 2:18, 24-25

God’s desire is for you to have the BEST SEX EVER and He knows that only happens when there is NO SHAME.

God’s design for sex was that we could be naked with each other and feel no shame… Adam and Eve in the garden, God was still at the center of their relationship, they had nothing to compare to, they didn’t have the burden of past mistakes, no regrets, they did not feel self conscious at all, didn’t worry about adding up to pressures they saw around them…they could simply give themselves to each other completely, beautifully and wholly; out of pure love.

Big Idea:
PURITY paves the way to INTIMACY.

[Please let us know if there is anything else that we can assist you with to help you connect and discuss this topic with your student. Feel free to email thoughts, comments or questions to students@pointofgrace.com and we will get back to you! Until next week...]

30 Hour Famine Postponed!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know that the 30 Hour Famine has been postponed until Spring in order to allow more people to get involved in the experience. So if your student has been raising money,tell them to keep up the good work, and if they haven't gotten involved yet, be sure they pick up a packet this weekend from the Habit Shack! Look forward to more details to be announced soon! For more information please feel free to email students@pointofgrace.com and we will get back to you!

Sex Series Parent Preview (week.1)

This weekend we start our new series's on sexual purity and dating. In this series we want your students to learn about God's great plan for sex in their lives and how they can make good choices now, about when and who to date, setting boundaries and keeping promises, that will benefit them in the future and lead to a godly, satisfying and intimate marriage.

Here are the main points and verses that we will be discussing this weekend (3.1), so that you can be prepared ahead of time to have meaningful conversations with your student about what they are learning. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can assist you with to help you connect and discuss this topic with your student.


The Spark (6th-8th Grade):

Dating brings up a lot of questions in the minds of students. When can I start? Who should I go out with? What am I supposed to do? Why even date in the first place? Does God say anything about dating?

All of these are good questions to ask, but unfortunately the Bible says absolutely nothing about dating. Dating wasn't around in Biblical times so instead of trying to cram verses about marriage to fit into dating, we will take a look at the whole picture of God's view on love, relationships and gender to determine what the appropriate move on dating should be. But know that anything you ever hear about the "Bible's position on dating," is an opinion. (Even if Joshua Harris says otherwise.)

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
Proverbs 4:23

Most people date to see what they can GET out of it.

Often when we first start to think about the idea of dating, our focus is on all the wrong things. We try to change who we are in order to fit into who we think the person we like, thinks they want. We dumb ourselves down, or change what we think or what we like in order to get a boyfriend or girlfriend, rather that remain faithful to who God made us to be and waiting for someone to like us for who we are. The pressure to date early on, is mostly to fulfill social pressure or sexual urges, both of which can lead to trouble, whereas dating with an end in mind, the goal of preparing for a healthy marriage, can lead to fun, fulfilling and God-honoring relationships.

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for to harm you or keep things from you, but to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.’”
Jeremiah 29:11-13

God wants the BEST for me and my FUTURE.

Dating can be a great experience that helps us become more selfless, learn to get along with people of the opposite sex, and help us discover what qualities we are looking for in a person to marry. However, statistics show that the earlier that you start dating the more likely you are to cross a boundary and sacrifice your purity. So, sometimes the best choice we can make to ensure our purity is to wait to date exclusively, until we are old enough to know what it means to really be in a relationship that has a goal of preparing for marriage.

Big Idea:
The goal of DATING is to learn who you ARE and who you want to BE WITH.




4ORTY 2WO (9th-12 Grade)
Week 1: Stop Looking for the Perfect Person.

We were designed with a desire for intimacy. That is a God-given desire. That desire for a deep connection with another person was invented by God (not the sappy love songs we listen to, or the movies we watch, or the author of Twilight)

Why is our experience of this in real life, often so different than what we see in the movies?

If we really knew what we were getting into with our dating, we probably wouldn’t…
- Sexual Mistakes, Confusion, Self-Doubt, Insecurity, Hurt, Getting Cheated-On, Rumors, etc.

If we were really HONEST the way most people date is practice for DIVORCE, instead of preparation for MARRIAGE.

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for to harm you or keep things from you, but to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.’”
Jeremiah 29:11-13

We look at what we can get out of dating: as soon as someone cuter or smarter comes along… someone with less emotional baggage, or someone who is more popular, someone who can give us something that someone else couldn’t. Nobody ever actually says this out loud though…

In DATING we usually look for what we can GET out of it.

What’s worse is that most often we might even pretend we are something to someone because we think that’s what they want to get out of it, or we’ll dumb down part of who we are because it might intimidate the other person… We are afraid of being “too much” and at the same time “not enough.”

“Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church - a love marked by giving, not getting. Christ's love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They're really doing themselves a favor - since they're already 'one' in marriage.”
Ephesians 5:25-27

Any healthy dating relationship should add to the good things that are already in your life: your dreams, hobbies, interests, church friends/involvement, relationship with your family, etc. However, all too often, once someone gets in a dating relationship, everything else in their lives goes on the back burner. Friendships slip, family relationships get stressed, extra-curricular activities or hobbies disintegrate and soon couples are left with only themselves, which was never God's plan. Dating relationships have the potential to consume our lives, rather that enhance them, and God doesn't want anything to consume all of our attention and focus except for Him.

We EXPECT another person to meet a need that only GOD can fill.

Often when we first start to think about the idea of dating, our focus is on all the wrong things. We try to change who we are in order to fit into who we think the person we like, thinks they want. We dumb ourselves down, or change what we think or what we like in order to get a boyfriend or girlfriend, rather that remain faithful to who God made us to be and waiting for someone to like us for who we are. Or, even more dangerously, we try to "focus on God" while secretly hoping that the other person will take notice and fall in love with us too. This does not fool God and it hurts us because our focus is not on Him, or even on healing or growing our relationship with Him, but it's looking for approval only from another person. When we put our whole life on hold, or only seek approval from one place or person, we are setting ourselves up for a serious letdown.

“Oh, let me warn you, sisters in Jerusalem: Don't excite love, don't stir it up, until the time is ripe - and you're ready.”
Song of Songs 8:4

BIG IDEA:
Instead of trying to find the PERFECT PERSON, focus on BECOMING the person God wants you to be.

[Please let us know if there is anything else that we can assist you with to help you connect and discuss this topic with your student. Feel free to email thoughts, comments or questions to students@pointofgrace.com and we will get back to you! Until next week...]

Sex Series Parent Preview

Parents!
We are so glad that you are reading this! This is where you will see the message preview for each of the weeks we are doing our series on Dating and Sexual Purity. If you have a Junior High Student (6th-8th grade) you will want to look at the Birds & Bees message preview, because that is the series we are doing in the Spark. If you have a High School Student (9th-12th grade) you will want to look at the Uncensored message preview, because that is the series for 4ORTY 2WO. They messages are different for each series, so make sure that you read the correct one that your student will hear. We hope that this will help catalyze great conversations within your family around this awkward but incredibly important topic of sexuality and sexual purity.

Also we created a new blog for the students to express their thoughts on dating, sex, God and the message series in a social network format. Feel free to check it out, but PLEASE refrain from commenting on it, because we want it to be a true student forum. We want your awareness of this "sex-periment" to remain anonymous. The address to the new blog is http://mythoughtsaboutsex.blogspot.com
Look forward to the first message preview on Tuesday (February 24th)!

Day 2 Wrap Up

Well we had an incredible 1st day on the slopes! Fresh snow made for very nice conditions, and everyone seemed to have fun. The Tubers got three hours of sliding and spinning down the hill, and skiiers and snowboarders of all levels enjoyed a full day of riding. Many students tried snowboarding for the first time, and we want to throw big shout outs to Jared, Sami, Nick Tavion and Austin for hitting it hard and making great progress on their first day up the slopes! Super proud of your students (girls and guys)! If you have any questions about anything, feel free to email students@pointofgrace.com and we will get back to you.

We another day at Afton Alps tomorrow before we pack up and head home around 3:00p, but for right now, its off to dinner! MMM, I'm feeling Chipotle....

We Made It!

Hello Parents!
If you are checking this blog for SNOWFEST 2009 updates, we want to let you know that we made it safely to the hotel. Due to the snowstorm, we made it a little later that we expected, but we arrived at 9:30p and got all the kids checked in. By now, most of them are having fun at the pool or making new friends in their rooms. It's already been a great trip and we are so glad that your student is with us!!

Look for more information as the weekend progresses. Also check here Sunday afternoon and evening to see updates as to our travel and estimated arrival time. If you do not see anything saying otherwise, our expected arrival time back at Point of Grace will be 9:00 pm.

Also, I wanted to extend an apology to you. We want you to know that we value your trust in us very highly and want you to know that our goal is to provide a very fun, as well as safe and wholesome environment for your student during all of our events. Unfortunately, tonight on the bus ride up, we were watching movies, and after High School Musical 3, we began Hancock. I did not remember that Hancock had a scene where the F-word was said, and so that scene was accidentally aired tonight in the bus. As soon as it happened, we ended the movie and changed it to Wall-E, but regrettably the word was already played. We know that for some of your students, they have already seen movies with that word in it, or may have even said it themselves, but I wanted to let you know that this occurrence did happen, and I wanted you to hear it from me first. This mistake was completely my fault, but I know that it reflects poorly on the entire Student Ministry team, and for that I take total responsibility and feel deeply sorry. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at kurt@pointofgrace.com and again please accept my apology for this breech of your trust.

Kurt

NO STUDENT SERVICES THIS WEEKEND! (2/22)

There will be no Student Ministry Services this weekend because we are going to be gone at SNOWFEST! So please have you student enjoy the morning services with you this weekend and we will be back next weekend (March 1st) for the beginning of our new series called "BIRDS & BEES" (for the Spark) or "UNCENSORED" (for 4ORTY 2WO).

Vitals - February 15th

The Spark (Jr. High) - February 15th
Message - "ALL IN - Pamphlets on the Sidewalk (Lust)" by Kurt
Key Points:
When Jesus came to die for us, it wasn’t just to FORGIVE our sin, but to free us from the POWER of sin in our lives.
When we LUST, we risk our own FUTURE, and SOMEONE ELSE’S future.
Once we begin to disrespect PEOPLE with lust, we become less concerned about using others for our OWN ADVANTAGE.
God wants us to learn to LOVE OTHERS, and lust DESTROYS love.
Key Verses: Ephesians 4:18-19, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:4-5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 114
1st Service: 33 (23 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 91 (69 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - February 15th
Message - "ALL IN - Pamphlets on the Sidewalk (Lust)" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What is a situation where you often find yourself being tempted to lust?"
"How do you think lust could damage your future? What about someone else's future?"
Key Points:
When Jesus came to die for us, it wasn’t just to FORGIVE our sin, but to free us from the POWER of sin in our lives.
When we LUST, we risk our own FUTURE, and SOMEONE ELSE’S future.
Once we begin to disrespect PEOPLE with lust, we become less concerned about using others for our OWN ADVANTAGE.
God wants us to learn to LOVE OTHERS, and lust DESTROYS love.
Key Verses: Ephesians 4:18-19, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:4-5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 61 (51 students, 10 leaders)

Last Week to Sign Up for SNOWFEST 2009!

This weekend is the last chance your student has to sign up for SNOWFEST 2009! IT is only 2 weeks away and only costs $200 for the whole weekend, including transportation, life tickets for 2 days on the slopes, hotel, and food. If you would like your student to go, please pick up a sign up sheet at the Habit Shack in the Student Zone this weekend! Hope that your son or daughter can join us!! for more information feel free to email us at students@pointofgrace.com or call us at 515.987.9595 ext. 116.

Vitals - February 8th

The Spark (Jr. High) - February 1st
Message - "ALL IN - Party at The Palms (Drinking/Partying)" by Kurt
Key Points:
Whenever we are TEMPTED, we must realize that there is always MORE at risk than we think.
We must develop CONFIDENCE in God and let that affect our DECISIONS.
God doesn't want us to give up CONTROL of our lives to anything other than HIM.
My ability to WITHSTAND temptation has everything to do with my CONFIDENCE in God.
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, Matthew 4:1-14, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 6:14
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 117
1st Service: 47 (37 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 80 (68 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - February 1st
Message - "ALL IN - Party at The Palms (Drinking/Partying)" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think the Bible says about drinking or partying?"
"When you are feeling tempted, what do you usually do in that situation?"
Key Points:
Whenever we are TEMPTED, we must realize that there is always MORE at risk than we think.
We must develop CONFIDENCE in God and let that affect our DECISIONS.
God doesn't want us to give up CONTROL of our lives to anything other than HIM.
My ability to WITHSTAND temptation has everything to do with my CONFIDENCE in God.
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, Matthew 4:1-14, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 6:14
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 59 (49 students, 10 leaders)

Chick Night - THIS FRIDAY!

If you have a daughter....DO NOT LET HER MISS CHICK NIGHT!

This is one of the premier events for girls in the DSM area each year. This Friday, February 6th from 7pm until 8am on Saturday, February 7th. This overnight event is filled with fun, food, games, friends, prizes and tons of memories that will enable your daughter to build friendships that are critical during this time in her life. The goal of this night is to help girls to develop a positive self image as well as learn the value of partnering with other girls as friends, rather than seeing them as competition. We do this through conversation, door prizes, videos and great student a leader interaction. It's a great night and you do not want your daughter to miss it!

For more information call Katie at 515.987.9595 ext. 122 or email her at Katie@pointofgrace.com

*Chick*Night*
February 6-7th, 2009
7:00p - 8:00a
$10.00 and a permission slip due at check in...
First time guests get in for free!

Vitals - February 1st

The Spark (Jr. High) - February 1st
Message - "ALL IN - Counting Your Losses (Self Harm)" by Katie
Key Points:
Go doesn't make MISTAKES, and we are His most TREASURED CREATION.
Our BROKENNESS comes from not seeing OURSELVES the way God does.
God NEVER wastes a HURT.
Go wants to use even the most PAINFUL parts of our life to draw us CLOSER to Him.
Key Verses: Galatians 5:25-26, Psalms 139:13-14, Isaiah 55:8-9, James 4:8
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 118
1st Service: 42 (33 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 85 (73 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - February 1st
Message - "ALL IN - Counting Your Losses (Self Harm)" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"Who or what influences your thinking about yourself the most?"
"What is a painful situation that you have gone through that you didn't understand the purpose of, until after it was over?"
Key Points:
Go doesn't make MISTAKES, and we are His most TREASURED CREATION.
Our BROKENNESS comes from not seeing OURSELVES the way God does.
God NEVER wastes a HURT.
Go wants to use even the most PAINFUL parts of our life to draw us CLOSER to Him.
Key Verses: Galatians 5:25-26, Psalms 139:13-14, Isaiah 55:8-9, James 4:8
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 44 (33 students, 11 leaders)

Vitals - January 25th

The Spark (Jr. High) - January 25th
Message - "ALL IN - Stacking the Deck (Lying)" by Kurt
Key Points:
We learn to EDIT our words, without ever learning to TAKE CARE of the source of those words.
God clearly connects our WORDS with our HEARTS.
When we LIE to someone, we destroy our ability to be TRUSTED.
Our heart is put on DISPLAY, by the words that we choose to SAY.
Key Verses: Matthew 15:18-20a, Proverbs 4:23, James 3:5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 112
1st Service: 38 (29 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 83 (71 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - January 25th
Message - "ALL IN - Stacking the Deck (Lying)" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"Have you ever been hurt by what someone else said? How?"
"When was the last time that you were embarrassed by saying something that was 'out of character' for you?"
Key Points:
We learn to EDIT our words, without ever learning to TAKE CARE of the source of those words.
God clearly connects our WORDS with our HEARTS.
When we LIE to someone, we destroy our ability to be TRUSTED.
Our heart is put on DISPLAY, by the words that we choose to SAY.
Key Verses: Matthew 15:18-20a, Proverbs 4:23, James 3:5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 62 (51 students, 11 leaders)

Chick Night!

If you have a daughter....DO NOT LET HER MISS CHICK NIGHT!

This is one of the premier events for girls in the DSM area each year. This year it is from 7pm on Friday, February 6th until 8am on Saturday, February 7th. This overnight event is filled with fun, food, games, friends, prizes and tons of memories that will enable your daughter to build friendships that are critical during this time in her life. The goal of this night is to help girls to develop a positive self image as well as learn the value of partnering with other girls as friends, rather than seeing them as competition. We do this through conversation, door prizes, videos and great student a leader interaction. It's a great night and you do not want your daughter to miss it!

For more information call Katie at 515.987.9595 ext. 122 or email her at Katie@pointofgrace.com

*Chick*Night*
February 6-7th, 2009
7:00p - 8:00a
$10.00 and a permission due at check in...
First time guests get is for free!

Vitals - January 18th

The Spark (Jr. High) - January 18th
Message - "ALL IN - Poker Face (Jealousy)" by Katie
Key Points:
When it comes to our STUFF, we often expect things to be FAIR!
Fairness ENDED with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Jealousy is not only about having a problem with another PERSON it’s about having a problem with GOD.
Jealousy HURTS US because it takes our focus off of THE TRUTH God has told us.
Key Verses: James 4:1-3, Proverbs 27:3-5, Genesis 3:1-6
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 133
1st Service: 53 (41 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 92 (79 students, 13 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - January 18th
Message - "ALL IN - Poker Face (Jealousy)" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"When was a time when you felt like a situation or a person was not fair?"
"How do you usually react when you find yourself feeling jealous?"
Key Points:
When it comes to our STUFF, we often expect things to be FAIR!
Fairness ENDED with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Jealousy is not only about having a problem with another PERSON it’s about having a problem with GOD.
Jealousy HURTS US because it takes our focus off of THE TRUTH God has told us.
Key Verses: James 4:1-3, Proverbs 27:3-5, Genesis 3:1-6
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 60 (51 students, 9 leaders)

Vitals - January 11th

The Spark (Jr. High) - January 11th
Message - "ALL IN - Against All Odds (Greed)" by Kurt
Key Points:
We love to PUSH the boundaries in our life because we want to be FREE!
Before we decide to give into TEMPTATION, we make many small choices to not TRUST GOD.
GREED leads us into the trap of sin. It’s wanting something for OURSELVES that we do not have.
Temptations OVER PROMISE and they always UNDER DELIVER.
Key Verses: Galatians 5:1-3, James 1:13-15, Proverbs 1:15, 19-20a, Proverbs 28:25
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 107
1st Service: 45 (33 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 74 (62 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - January 11th
Message - "ALL IN - Against All Odds (Greed)" by Kurt
Key Points:
We love to PUSH the boundaries in our life because we want to be FREE!
Before we decide to give into TEMPTATION, we make many small choices to not TRUST GOD.
GREED leads us into the trap of sin. It’s wanting something for OURSELVES that we do not have.
Temptations OVER PROMISE and they always UNDER DELIVER.
Key Verses: Galatians 5:1-3, James 1:13-15, Proverbs 1:15, 19-20a, Proverbs 28:25
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 53 (43 students, 10 leaders)

NO LIFE GROUPS THIS WEDNESDAY (1/7/08)

This Wednesday (January 7th) we will not be having Life Groups. They will resume next Wednesday, January 14th at normal time in their host homes. If your student is not in Life Groups and would like to join, have them grab a Life Group Sign Up card this weekend and bring it home for you to sign. Next Wednesday is the Jump In Point for Life Groups for this upcoming series on Temptation. If they do not make it in this time the next Jump In Point is March 4th. Hope your student will make it on Sunday for the beginning of our new series on temptation called, "ALL IN."

A Note from Katie and Kurt...

Just a reminder that we will not be having Student Ministry Services (The Spark - Sundays @ 9:00 and 10:30a or 4ORTY 2wo - Sundays @ 7:00p) the next two weeks. So on Dec. 28th and Jan. 4th you can take your students with you to "big church," but we won't be doing anything. We will see your students on January 11th for the start of our new series, "ALL IN." Have a great break!

NEW SERIES!!

We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! We will not have Student Ministry Services until January 11th, so that you can spend the holidays with your students, and be together as a family! We hope that you will take advantage of this time to be together, make memories and share in the wonder of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.



We will begin having The Spark (6th-8th Grade) and 4ORTY 2WO (9th-12th Grade) on January 11th, 2009 when we will start our new series on temptation called "ALL IN" We hope that your student will join us!

Life Group Christmas Party!

Don't let your student miss out on the Life Group Christmas Party! This Wednesday, December 17th from 7-9pm in the Student Zone at Point of Grace! We will have a ton of good food, fun games, festive music and gift exchange! So have them come and hang out with us and bring a wrapped White Elephant gift to participate in the gift exchange. Don't have them spend more that $5 on something (or even better, help them find something in your basement!) Can't wait to celebrate with your student!

Vitals - December 14th

The Spark (Jr. High) - December 14th
Message - "Advent Conspiracy - God Showed Up" by Kurt
Key Points:
At the first Christmas, God used ORDINARY people to bring extraordinary CHANGES to the world around them.
Christmas caused PROBLEMS before it gave PROMISES.
Jesus knew that the only PRESENT we needed was His PRESENCE.
Truly celebrating God's presence at CHRISTMAS, means to realize God wants to work IN US and THROUGH US.
Key Verses: Luke 1:26-29, Isaiah 9:2,6
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 80
1st Service: 19 (9 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 71 (59 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - December 14th
Message - "Advent Conspiracy - God Showed Up" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What is the best Christmas present that you have every received?"
"What 5 words would you use to describe the first Christmas?"
Key Points:
At the first Christmas, God used ORDINARY people to bring extraordinary CHANGES to the world around them.
Christmas caused PROBLEMS before it gave PROMISES.
Jesus knew that the only PRESENT we needed was His PRESENCE.
Truly celebrating God's presence at CHRISTMAS, means to realize God wants to work IN US and THROUGH US.
Key Verses: Luke 1:26-29, Isaiah 9:2,6
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 61 (52 students, 9 leaders)

Vitals - December 7th

The Spark (Jr. High) - December 7th
Message - "Advent Conspiracy - Three Wise Guys" by Katie
Key Points:
The first Christmas was a SCANDAL that CHANGED the world forever.
The idea of GIVING GIFTS began as an act of WORSHIP to Jesus.
Christmas is a reminder of God's PROMISE to us, and of HIS HOPE for the world.
CHRISTMAS can still change the world, if we change the way we think about GIVING AND GETTING.
Key Verses: Matthew 2:12, Micah 4:3-4
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 124
1st Service: 55 (46 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 78 (67 students, 11 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - December 7th
Message - "Advent Conspiracy - Three Wise Guys" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What is something unique in the way that your family celebrates the holidays?"
"How do you think God feels about what Christmas has become?"
Key Points:
The first Christmas was a SCANDAL that CHANGED the world forever.
The idea of GIVING GIFTS began as an act of WORSHIP to Jesus.
Christmas is a reminder of God's PROMISE to us, and of HIS HOPE for the world.
CHRISTMAS can still change the world, if we change the way we think about GIVING AND GETTING.
Key Verses: Matthew 2:12, Micah 4:3-4
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 65 (56 students, 9 leaders)

ADVENT CONSPIRACY

On December 6th, we will start our new Christmas series called ADVENT CONSPIRACY. Don't miss out on this two week series, as we re-examine the Christmas story and it's implications in our lives today. For more insight on the topic of ADVENT CONSPIRACY, check out this video:

NO LIFE GROUPS THIS WEDNESDAY (11/26) OR STUDENT SERVICES THIS WEEKEND! (11/30)

Just a reminder that due to Thanksgiving, we will not be having Life Groups this Wednesday (Nov. 26th) or Student Ministry Services this Sunday (Nov. 30th). Please enjoy the main service as a family (with your student) this Sunday in the Main Auditorium, and eat a whole lot of turkey on Thursday! In two weeks (on December 6th) we will start our new series called ADVENT CONSPIRACY. See you then!

Vitals - November 22nd

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 22nd
Message - "inVERTED - Traitor" by Kurt
Key Points:
The INVERTED LIFE requires a REBELLION to the ordinary.
We need to EXPECT that the world around us will not ACCEPT our allegiance to Jesus.
Jesus doesn't want us to AGREE with Him, He wants us to ACT on what He says.
Rather than WAIT for someone else to act, we must take the INITIATIVE to bring the change God desires.
Because God is MOVING, if we stand still, the distance between us and Him INCREASES.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:10, James 1:22-24, Matthew 7:12
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 117
1st Service: 50 (42 students, 8 leaders)
2nd Service: 75 (65 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - November 22nd
Message - "inVERTED - Traitor" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What words come to your mind when you hear the word 'traitor'?"
"What do you think is keeping you from doing what Jesus might be asking you to do?"
Key Points:
The INVERTED LIFE requires a REBELLION to the ordinary.
We need to EXPECT that the world around us will not ACCEPT our allegiance to Jesus.
Jesus doesn't want us to AGREE with Him, He wants us to ACT on what He says.
Rather than WAIT for someone else to act, we must take the INITIATIVE to bring the change God desires.
Because God is MOVING, if we stand still, the distance between us and Him INCREASES.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:10, James 1:22-24, Matthew 7:12
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 67 (58 students, 9 leaders)

Summer Camp - I know right?

Check out this video for Summer Camp! The cost is only $499 per person until February 1st, 2009! That includes everything, 5 days in Branson, MO in a sweet hotel, a trip to Silver Dollar City, charter bus ride, t-shirt and three shows/concerts! You will not want to miss out on Kristian Stanfill, Francis Chan, Leeland and the David Crowder Band, who will all be at camp this year! Its going to be amazing, so graba permission slip from the Habit Shack during a weekend service and get signed up before its sold out!


Student Life Camp 2009 Branson from Student Life on Vimeo.

Dont Let Your Student Miss This Weekend!

Dont Miss This Weekend!

Last weekend, we learned how we can get in the game and participate in the cause of Christ rather than just be spectators. This coming weekend is one that you do not want your student to miss! We are finishing out our INVERTED series, and we will be turning in our commitment cards with the whole church as we sacrifice together to advance God's presence in our community!

This weekend, have your student come prepared to fill out a commitment card to tell the church how you will get in the game and be a part of the WHYi Campaign. Let's live this INVERTED life together and show the church and the community that students don't just focus on themselves but will sacrifice so that others can be reached!

POG Student Ministry Staff

Vitals - November 16th

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 16th
Message - "inVERTED - Get In The Game" by Kurt
Key Points:
God wants us to realize the AMAZING THINGS that we can do TOGETHER.
FOLLOWING Jesus is not a SPECTATOR SPORT.
I will never BECOME who God wants me to be if I do not INVEST in the cause of Christ.
God's CHURCH is not built on the gifts or talents of a FEW, but on the SACRIFICES of many.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:9, 1 Chronicles 21:24, 1 Corinthians 3:9-10,14-15
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 120
1st Service: 49 (41 students, 8 leaders)
2nd Service: 79 (69 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - November 16th
Message - "inVERTED - Get In The Game" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"Where do you feel most at 'home'"
"What are somethings in your life that can keep you from becoming who God wants you to be?"
Key Points:
God wants us to realize the AMAZING THINGS that we can do TOGETHER.
FOLLOWING Jesus is not a SPECTATOR SPORT.
I will never BECOME who God wants me to be if I do not INVEST in the cause of Christ.
God's CHURCH is not built on the gifts or talents of a FEW, but on the SACRIFICES of many.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:9, 1 Chronicles 21:24, 1 Corinthians 3:9-10,14-15
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 61 (51 students, 10 leaders)

Vitals - November 9th

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 9th
Message - "inVERTED - X-Ray Vision" by Katie
Key Points:
Go wants me to CARE about the parts of my life that NOBODY ELSE sees but Him.
The way people TRUST YOU will determine the INFLUENCE you can have on their life.
OPENING UP your life to your friends, opens an opportunity for God to MOVE in their life.
If God risks His REPUTATION on us, are we REPRESENTING Him to other people.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 20:27-28, Matthew 5:14-16
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 108
1st Service: 53 (42 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 76 (65 students, 11 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - November 9th
Message - "inVERTED - X-Ray Vision" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"If you could have one superpower, what would it be?"
"If God sees your thoughts and your actions, what parts of your life might be confusing to Him?"
Key Points:
Go wants me to CARE about the parts of my life that NOBODY ELSE sees but Him.
The way people TRUST YOU will determine the INFLUENCE you can have on their life.
OPENING UP your life to your friends, opens an opportunity for God to MOVE in their life.
If God risks His REPUTATION on us, are we REPRESENTING Him to other people.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 20:27-28, Matthew 5:14-16
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 58 (49 students, 9 leaders)

Vitals - November 2nd

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 2nd
Message - "inVERTED - Confessions of a Fixer" by Kurt
Key Points:
Our compassion for people who don't CHANGE becomes limited because we think God's goal is to FIX everything.
God's desire is for us to LOVE others with no STRINGS ATTACHED.
Our RESPONSE to the challenges of Jesus display our TRUST in Him.
We become more like JESUS when we care for people who are the most UNLIKE Jesus.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:6-7, Romans 12:16-18, Luke 6: 27, 30
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 134
1st Service: 56 (47 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 87 (76 students, 11 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - November 2nd
Message - "inVERTED - Confessions of a Fixer" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"Who or what comes to mind when you heard the word 'enemy'?"
Key Points:
Our compassion for people who don't CHANGE becomes limited because we think God's goal is to FIX everything.
God's desire is for us to LOVE others with no STRINGS ATTACHED.
Our RESPONSE to the challenges of Jesus display our TRUST in Him.
We become more like JESUS when we care for people who are the most UNLIKE Jesus.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:6-7, Romans 12:16-18, Luke 6: 27, 30
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 67 (58 students, 9 leaders)

Vitals - October 12th

The Spark (Jr. High) - October 12th
Message - "inVERTED - Picked for the Team" by Kurt
Key Points:
Jesus was FAMOUS because He INVERTED the way people thought about God.
Jesus doesn’t only look for the STANDOUTS, He’s able to work with EVERYONE.
When following Jesus, the goal is not to HOLD ON, but to LET GO.
To truly FOLLOW God, you must give Him the freedom to CHANGE THINGS.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:13, John 30:3, John 10:10
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 103
1st Service: 52 (42 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 59 (51 students, 8 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) -October 12th
Message - "inVERTED - Picked for the Team" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What is one thing that you would never turn upside down?"
"What is something that you have hear Jesus said that you think would be hard to do?"
Key Points:
Jesus was FAMOUS because He INVERTED the way people thought about God.
Jesus doesn’t only look for the STANDOUTS, He’s able to work with EVERYONE.
When following Jesus, the goal is not to HOLD ON, but to LET GO.
To truly FOLLOW God, you must give Him the freedom to CHANGE THINGS.
Key Verses: Matthew 5:13, John 30:3, John 10:10
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 66 (56 students, 10 leaders)

Vitals - September 28th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 28th
Message - "TXT! - Reply" by Kurt
Key Points:
We often spending time trying to get God to do things FOR US, without realizing that He has things to say TO US.
Many of us make decisions based on other people’s OPINIONS rather than checking out the Bible for OURSELVES.
To know where we fit in the STORY, we need to spend time READING about God’s plan for humanity.
If the Bible really is the WORD OF GOD, are you listening to what HE SAYS?
Key Verses: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:12-15
Worship led by: Leah Banks and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 114
1st Service: 55 (45 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 69 (59 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - September 28th
Message - "TXT! - Reply" by Kurt
Key Points:
We often spending time trying to get God to do things FOR US, without realizing that He has things to say TO US.
Many of us make decisions based on other people’s OPINIONS rather than checking out the Bible for OURSELVES.
To know where we fit in the STORY, we need to spend time READING about God’s plan for humanity.
If the Bible really is the WORD OF GOD, are you listening to what HE SAYS?
Key Verses: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:12-15
Worship led by: Leah Banks and The 42 Band
Attendance: 61 (53 students, 8 leaders)

Cool Video...

Here is a great video on the TWLOHA tour coming on October 10th. Check it out...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26676395#26676395

FUSE - Fall Getaway is only 1 week away!

There is only one week left until the deadline to sign up for FUSE! Your student does not want to miss this event! Our Fall Getaway is up in Boone, at the YMCA Camp and we bring it all! It's an incredible weekend where students are challenged to grow closer to each other, more in love with God and more passionate about changing their campus. It's an incredible weekend! It's only $120 which includes programing elements, food, lodging, transportation, games, prizes and a t-shirt! There are also optional activities available at a small extra cost. Registration is at 3:30p on Friday, October 3rd at Point of Grace and we leave from camp at 4:00p. We will return at 5:00p on Sunday October 5th. Please be there to pick up you child at that time. A signed parent permission slip is due at the time of registration. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 1st! Don't let your student miss out. There is a huge difference in the connectedness of students who go on this trip and those who do not. Set a great trajectory for the year and sign your student up for FUSE!


Also, our band KEY TO THE CITY will be recording a live worship album at FUSE, and your student will want their voice on that!

Vitals - September 21st

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 21st
Message - "TXT! - Ding" by Katie
Key Points:
Since the world began, God has been sending us a TEXT MESSAGE.
We all need WISDOM beyond our own EXPERIENCES.
The Bible is not just a book, it's God's way of starting a CONVERSATION with us.
God has already invited us on a journey to explore who He is, what He promises us and how much He loves us. WHAT DO YOU WONDER ABOUT GOD?
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Alex Wolfe
Attendance:
Total: 112
1st Service: 50 (41 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 71 (60 students, 11 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - September 21st
Message - "TXT! - Ding" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"Why do you think we feel such urgency to read and respond to a text message?"
"If God wrote you a text message, what do you think it would say?"
Key Points:
Since the world began, God has been sending us a TEXT MESSAGE.
We all need WISDOM beyond our own EXPERIENCES.
The Bible is not just a book, it's God's way of starting a CONVERSATION with us.
God has already invited us on a journey to explore who He is, what He promises us and how much He loves us. WHAT DO YOU WONDER ABOUT GOD?
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Alex Wolfe
Attendance: 66 (57 students, 9 leaders)

TWLOHA Tour - October 10th

The TWLOHA Tour will be at Point of Grace on Friday, October 10th from 7-10:30p. Tickets cost $5 in advance or $8 at the door. Between the Trees, Nevertheless, and Dan Evans from NBC's "The Biggest Loser" will be playing, and Renee Yohe will be speaking about her battle with depression, self-image and cutting and how she found healing in Christ from her new book "Purpose for the Pain."

Purpose for the Pain is the inspiring story of a young woman’s battles through addiction, depression and self-mutilation. In heartbreaking detail and poetic outpourings, Renee Yohe (the inspiration behind the non-profit movement, To Write Love On Her Arms) chronicles her journey from self destruction to new life. Over four years of journal entries, she takes readers through her deepest moments of despair to the hope on the other end. Renee’s story is a light of possibility to anyone who feels trapped by darkness.

You do not want to miss this night! Grab some flyers and bring all your friends!
http://www.twloha.com

Life Group Kick Off Party!

TONIGHT IS THE LIFE GROUP KICK OFF PARTY!
If your student wants to be in Life Groups, or if YOU WANT your student to be in Life Groups, be sure that they are at the Kick Off Party tonight, Wednesday September 17th at Point of Grace in the Student Zone from 7 - 9 pm. At the Party they will find out who is in their group, who their leader is and where they will meet. If they have signed up be sure that will be there, or feel free to come and get them involved tonight. Don't let them miss out on this chance to get plugged in!

Vitals - September 14th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 14th
Message - "Plug In (part 2)" by Katie
Key Points:
We grow SPIRITUALLY when we grow in RELATIONSHIPS with people.
We learn how to LOVE OTHERS when we go through CONFLICT together.
Joining a Life Group helps us learn that WE is greater than ME.
Being real about WHO YOU ARE shows a side of GOD to others.
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4, Philippians 2:1-4
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 90
1st Service: 44 (32 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 58 (46 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - September 14th
Message - "Plug In (part 2)" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"Discuss some times that you grew spiritually. Were you alone or were other people involved?"
"What do you think God thinks when he looks at you?"
Key Points:
We grow SPIRITUALLY when we grow in RELATIONSHIPS with people.
We learn how to LOVE OTHERS when we go through CONFLICT together.
Joining a Life Group helps us learn that WE is greater than ME.
Being real about WHO YOU ARE shows a side of GOD to others.
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4, Philippians 2:1-4
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 58 (49 students, 9 leaders)

Vitals - September 7th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 7th
Message - "Plug In (part 1)" by Kurt
Key Points:
There is a GAP between where WE ARE and where we WANT TO BE.
What is GOOD for one of us is good for ALL OF US.
God's plan is for DIFFERENT people to do life TOGETHER.
You grow more by seeing LIFE CHANGE, which can't happen if we FAKE IT.
Getting PLUGGED IN to a Life Group helps bridge the GAP between truth and LIFE.
Verses Referenced: Joshua 22:20, Ephesians 3:4-6, Romans 1:12
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 115
1st Service: 56 (44 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 71 (59 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - August 3rd
Message - "Plug In (part 1)" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"When was the last time that you had a really good conversation with a friend?"
"What keeps you from being authentic and vulnerable with a friend?"
Key Points:
There is a GAP between where WE ARE and where we WANT TO BE.
What is GOOD for one of us is good for ALL OF US.
God's plan is for DIFFERENT people to do life TOGETHER.
You grow more by seeing LIFE CHANGE, which can't happen if we FAKE IT.
Getting PLUGGED IN to a Life Group helps bridge the GAP between truth and LIFE.
Verses Referenced: Joshua 22:20, Ephesians 3:4-6, Romans 1:12
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 76 (67 students, 9 leaders)

Pool Party!

Just wanted to let everyone know that if there is a thunderstorm tomorrow the pool party will be cancelled. If it is raining at noon please do not drop your student off at the clice pool. If the weather holds up then we will see you and your student tomorrow if not then we will see you all at church for Takeover Service 2.0 this weekend!

Oceans of Fun Trip!

Attention Parents of Junior Highers!! Looking for something fun to do the last week before school starts up again? Be sure to have your student join us as we head down to Oceans of Fun in Kansas City! It's Wednesday, August 13th from 8am until 10pm. The cost is $40 and this includes admission to the park, all you can eat BBQ lunch and transportation. Bring extra money for souvenirs and dinner on the way home! Please fill out a permission slip by Sunday, August 10th and turn it in with your money. Also if any parent would like to drive please let us know by calling us at 515.987.9595 ext. 116 or emailing students@pointofgrace.com. Thanks!

Vitals - August 10th

The Spark (Jr. High) - August 10th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Self Control" by Kurt
Key Points:
Within each of us is incredible potential for GOOD and for EVIL.
How we THINK affects how we feel, how we feel affects the way we BEHAVE.
Self control EXPANDS your future. Self indulgence LIMITS your future.
When you are in a tough situation, press PAUSE long enough to make the WISE CHOICE.
Verses Referenced: Galatians5:22-25, James 1:13-15, 1 John 2:15-17
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 97
1st Service: 46 (36 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 61 (51 students, 10 leaders)

NO HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE - CAMPING TRIP (35 students, 7 leaders)

High School Camping Trip!

This weekend, the High School Group is heading out for a camping trip at Ledges State Park. The cost is $10 for food and fun. Please bring your own sleeping bag, tent, pillow and toiletries as well as clothes for the trip. We will meet at 12:30 pm in the Student Zone (Theater) at Point of Grace and leave for the campground. We will return to Point of Grace around 2 pm on Monday, August 11th. Also if your parents can drive please let us know. Hope you all can make it to the trip! If your student does not come on the camping trip, we will not have 4ORTY 2wO on Sunday night August 10th, so don't have them show up... they will be all alone. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 515.987.9595 ext. 116. Thanks!

Vitals - August 3rd

The Spark (Jr. High) - August 3rd
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Gentleness" by Katie
Key Points:
Gentleness is not the same as WEAKNESS.
We all want to be treated with GENTLENESS, so we need to make sure we TREAT OTHERS the same way.
Knowing how to give and recieve CORRECTION is a requirement for having HAVING RELATIONSHIPS.
God sees GENTLENESS as a sure sign of STRENGTH.
When something is VALUABLE we treat it with extra care; How are we treating God's most valuable CREATION?
Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 4:20-21, Proverbs 15:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 86
1st Service: 45 (32 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 54 (42 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - August 3rd
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Gentleness" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What is something that you would describe as gentle?"
"What is your typical response when someone doesn't treat you with gentleness?"
Key Points:
Gentleness is not the same as WEAKNESS.
We all want to be treated with GENTLENESS, so we need to make sure we TREAT OTHERS the same way.
Knowing how to give and recieve CORRECTION is a requirement for having HAVING RELATIONSHIPS.
God sees GENTLENESS as a sure sign of STRENGTH.
When something is VALUABLE we treat it with extra care; How are we treating God's most valuable CREATION?
Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 4:20-21, Proverbs 15:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 66 (56 students, 10 leaders)

Vitals - July 27th

The Spark (Jr. High) - July 27th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Faithfulness" by Dawn
Key Points:
Living with faithfulness requires me to see the END PRIZE as more important than the OBSTACLES along the way.
God wants us to continue to FOLLOW HIM even when we are UNCERTAIN of the outcome.
God promises that it won't be EASY, but we will never be ALONE.
FAITHFULNESS is about following God when it doesn't make SENSE.
The Heart of a Champion STICKS with God even when it looks like they should QUIT.
Verses Referenced: Job 1:18-21, 2 Thesselonians 3:3, Matthew 25:21
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 92
1st Service: 43 (33 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 59 (49 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - July 27th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Faithfulness" by Dawn
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think of when you hear the word faithfulness?"
"It's easy to follow God when things are going well. What do you think that it would take to shake you of your faith in God?"
Key Points:
Living with faithfulness requires me to see the END PRIZE as more important than the OBSTACLES along the way.
God wants us to continue to FOLLOW HIM even when we are UNCERTAIN of the outcome.
God promises that it won't be EASY, but we will never be ALONE.
FAITHFULNESS is about following God when it doesn't make SENSE.
The Heart of a Champion STICKS with God even when it looks like they should QUIT.
Verses Referenced: Job 1:18-21, 2 Thesselonians 3:3, Matthew 25:21
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 61 (52 students, 9 leaders)

We Are Coming Home Early!

We are having breakfast in Hannibal Mo, right now so we are ahead of schedule. We estimate that we will arrive at Point of Grace around 3:30 PM. We hope that the time change doesn't cause too much inconvenience. We will see you when we arrive! I know the students are looking forward to seeing you!

Day 4 wrap up

Today was incredible! We learned about Gods heart for the world and how we need to live LARGER than ourselves! We got to see the Kenyan Childrens Choir perform this morning and we learned how we can get involved in helping those in need around the world. Then tonight we had 5 students start following Jesus for the first time! We had an amazing party as we watched what God has been doing this week! Then tomorrow we will baptize 14 students in the ocean! Its gas been an amazing week. Thanks for your prayers and all that you did to make it possible!

We will see you tomorrow. And we will update this blog as to our arrival time but right now we guess it will be aroun 6 PM. Are you soon!

Day 2 & 3 wrap up

We had an incredible last two days at Big Stuf camp learning how to live we a singular clear broadcast. We learned that God wants is to be honest about who we truelt are because He created is exactly according to his design. He also wants is to live connected in community with other Christ followers. But this requires authenticity and transparency! Please pray for your students as they begin to experience true community by beginning to be honest and real with others. We also encourage you to encourage your student to get in a Life Group in the fall so that the community can continue to flourish!

Big Stuf: Day 1 Update

Well as we wrapped up the first day, we are all very tired and maybe a little sunburned, but it has already been an incredible experience, even though we have only been here for about 8 hours. The opening session totally blew the students away with the amazing set, flashing lights and creative and fun games. The theme this year is "Broadcast" and the whole week we are asking ourselves "What am I broadcasting to the world around me?" It's really going to be amazing! Tonight we heard from Jared Heard and he challenged us to live out loud for God and to look at our life like a puzzle, and truly be honest about whether our life is a bunch of pieces or is it a complete, beautiful picture. Often times we each hold a piece of our life puzzle that we refuse to give God control of. Usually this is the piece that we desire the most; we think that because this thing is so valuable, that we have to hold on to it and have control of it, so that it is taken care of, rather than put that thing in the hands of the One who truly can control and change that one thing, that one thing that we care about the most.

As we go on through this week, your students will be asking themselves, "What am I broadcasting, not just with my words, but with my life?" Please pray for God to move in their hearts and change their lives as they fall deeper in love with Him!

We Made It!

We arrived safetly today at Big Stuf in Panama City Beach and the students are exatatic! Though long, the bus ride went very smoothly and the students had a great time in St. Louis at the City Museum and the Riverfront Park and Arch! We also got to see some fireworks. Its has been a good time so far and we are excited to see what God will do in your students lives over the next 5 days! Thanks for your prayers and look forward to more updates coming soon.

Big Stuf Details

Can you believe that we leave for Big Stuf in only 4 days!!  Here is the information that we covered in the meeting and all the details for what your student needs to bring, and what not to bring, to camp this weekend:

Registration begins at 10:00 am this Friday, July 18th, in the Atrium at Point of Grace.  Please arrive as soon after 10:00 am as possible as we have almost 100 people to check in.  We will be leaving by 11:00 am.  A parent or legal guardian must sign in every student going on this trip, and stay for the short Parent Meeting.  At registration, you will be giving the Parent packet with information about details at camp, your student's room leader and their cell phone number to contact them in the case of an emergency. You will also have to sign the Big Stuf Release Form.  If you do not sign them in and fill out this form, they cannot get on the bus.

We will be stopping on the way down to Florida at the City Museum in St. Louis, MO, and the cost for that is $6. We will also be stopping at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, TN, on the way home.

Your student will need spending money for this trip. We suggest between $75 and $100 for food on the way down and back (6 meals total) souvenirs while at camp, admission to the City Museum, as well as snacks and food while at camp.  Also there are extra optional activities while at camp that cost money such as parasailing, Jetski rentals, Shipwreck Island Water Park and the Movie Theater, which are all options on Tuesday during Free Time.  Please send you student with money as we will not be able to cover students who do not have money for food. 

Please bring:

Toiletries

Pillow and blanket for the bus ride

One piece swim suit

Bible and pen

iPod, CD player, and other personal media devices (please put your name on them because they are for the bus ride only.  They will be collected when we arrive at camp and returned the night before we leave for home)

Camera

Spending money (we suggest between $75 and $100)

Please DO NOT bring:

Cellular phones (if your student is caught with their phone, it will be confiscated and they will not get it back until we meet with you)

Tankinis

Cigarettes, alcohol or other drugs not prescribed by a doctor

Bad Attitudes

If you have any last minute questions, please feel free to contact us at students@pointofgrace.com, or check out bigstuf.com and we will see you Friday morning at 10:00 am for registration and then it's off to Florida! It's going to be a great week. We are looking forward to it!

Gold Medal Monday!

Come hang out with us this Monday, July 14th, at Jordan Creek Mall! We will be having lunch and seeing Wall-E. Bring $12 or so for lunch and your movie ticket. We will meet at the Dew Zone at noon and pick up is at 3:30p. Hope to see you there!

Vitals - June 6th

The Spark (Jr. High) - July 6th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Kindness" by Katie and Kurt
Key Points:
Kindness is not giving when it's EASY for me, but when it COSTS me something.
When we give KINDNESS away, we RECEIVE the kindness we are looking for.
Verses Referenced: Colossians 3:9-12, Isiah 61:1-2
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 99
1st Service: 44 (34 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 65 (55 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - July 6th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Kindness" by Katie and Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What is a time that you remember that you experienced someone's kindness?"
"How do you feel when someone is kind to you but it doesn't cost them anythings?"
Key Points:
Kindness is not giving when it's EASY for me, but when it COSTS me something.
When we give KINDNESS away, we RECEIVE the kindness we are looking for.
Verses Referenced: Colossians 3:9-12, Isiah 61:1-2
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 67 (58 students, 9 leaders)

This Weekend...

This weekend we got to visit some of the more difficult parts of South Africa.  We walked some children home to #7 which is a little makeshift village that is near The Pines.  There we saw to extreme poverty and despair the many Africans face.

We also visited the Hospital and passed out Beanie Babies to children (all under the age of 13) dying of AIDS, TB or other diseases.  It was incredibly heart wrenching to hold babies and talk with 5 and 6 year olds in the hospital who had been in there for months dying with no one coming to visit them.  It was a challenging time.  Then we went to a children's cemetery where children we buried.  To read the grave stones (on those that had them) made us cry seeing some babies not even live for a day.  The most morbid part of it all, was that next to the grave sites there were two rows of open graves, totaling about 50 holes, which we were told would be filled by the end of the week, just in and around Thabong alone.  As we rode home, very solemn, God had a special treat to lift our spirit's and we got stopped at a Net Ball game by African children flooding the street to see the crazy Americans and take pictures with us.

It was a day of sorrow and joy, hope and distress, but through it all we experienced the love of God for His creation and saw the desperate need that we must meet to help these people!

Week One Review

Hello All! We are so thankful for your prayers and so excited to be a part of what God is doing down here in South Africa! We wrapped up an incredible week of VBS style outreach club for the children that live around the Pines. We had over 60 children on Tuesday when Katie taught on the story of Noah's Ark and how we can trust God's promises to us, and ended the week with over 12 children praying to ask Jesus to come into their lives through the explanation of the gospel through the 5 color bead bracelet.  It truly has been an indescribable week so far!  Next week we are headed to the Public High School in Thabong, the townshi

p right near Whelkom, to speak to the senior class for a week about American, education, AIDS awareness and prevention and social issues such as gender, race, and basic human rights from God's perspective.  Should be a great time!  Thanks again for you prayers and please enjoy the pictures....

Katie teaching the Children

The Gospel bracelets the Children made

We Arrived in South Africa!

                
Well, we all made it safe to Chicago, then to London, and finally to Johannesburg, South Africa. After a long drive we showed up at the Pines with 12 kids in tow!  After getting settled we took a tour of the property and got the schedule for the week.  So we are settled in and we are having a Bible Club for the kids at the Pines as well as the children that live at the #7 camp down the road.  We are excited to be here and even more excited to see what God will do in and through us over then next 2 weeks!  Thanks for your support and prayers and be sure to look for updates and pictures to be posted as the activities get going!

Vitals - June 15th

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 15th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Joy" by Katie
Key Points:
Happiness is a MOOD, but Joy is the ATTITUDE of a champion.
Life is not always EASY, so Jesus offers us the TRAINING we need to win.
Living a GENEROUS life gives us a real PURPOSE AND JOY.
Our joy comes from what GOD has already DONE for us.
God produces JOY in our lives through the CHALLENGES that we face.
Verses Referenced: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Romans 5:1-5
Worship led by: Alex Wolfe and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 88
1st Service: 42 (32 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 56 (46 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - June 15th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Joy" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think is the difference between joy and happiness?"
"What is your natural reaction when you encounter a difficult situation or person?"
Key Points:
Happiness is a MOOD, but Joy is the ATTITUDE of a champion.
Life is not always EASY, so Jesus offers us the TRAINING we need to win.
Living a GENEROUS life gives us a real PURPOSE AND JOY.
Our joy comes from what GOD has already DONE for us.
God produces JOY in our lives through the CHALLENGES that we face.
Verses Referenced: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Romans 5:1-5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 52 (43 students, 9 leaders)

Gold Medal Monday! - June 16th

Gold Medal Mondays are just fun activities to generate community and have fun as a group. We hope your student will join us for all three this summer! The first one in this Monday, June 16th and its a pool party at Katie and Kurt's apartment. It is from 12-3pm and costs $5 for Jimmy John's Lunch! Here are the directions to the pool:

Take I-35 to Mills Civic Parkway. Go east on Mills Civic to 50th Street and turn left on 50th. Turn Left on EP True Parkway. Go under the Interstate and then turn left on Prairie View Drive. Take the second left into the apartment complex and look for the ballons. The pool is through the clubhouse (1000 building) which is directly in front of you.

See you there!

Vitals - June 8th

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 8th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Love" by Kurt
Key Points:
God measures the heart of a CHAMPION by the strength of our CHARACTER.
There is a difference between being great AT SOMETHING and being GREAT.
LOVE is always a DECISION.
Love means choosing to STEP UP and do something to help SOMEONE ELSE.
Love is and ACTION of a CHAMPION.
Verses Referenced: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 10:43-45, Luke 10: 30-37
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 110
1st Service: 51 (42 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 68 (59 students, 9 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - June 8th
Message - "Heart Of A Champion - Love" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think it takes to become a spiritual champion?"
"What comes to mind when you think about love?"
Key Points:
God measures the heart of a CHAMPION by the strength of our CHARACTER.
There is a difference between being great AT SOMETHING and being GREAT.
LOVE is always a DECISION.
Love means choosing to STEP UP and do something to help SOMEONE ELSE.
Love is and ACTION of a CHAMPION.
Verses Referenced: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 10:43-45, Luke 10: 30-37
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 48 (40 students, 8 leaders)

PARENT BIG STUF MEETINGS!

PARENTS! If your student is going to Big Stuf camp with us this summer, please make plans to be at one of our Big Stuf Parent Information Meetings with your student. The meetings is this Sunday, June 8th at 12:30p in the Student Zone (Theater) at Point of Grace. You AND your student need to be at this meetings! If you do not attend this meeting, your spot may be dropped! If you are on the waiting list for camp, feel free to attend this meeting, even if you haven't heard if your spot has been accepted yet. Also it is not too late to get on the waiting list if you want to go to to Florida with us this summer!

Vitals - June 1st

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 1st
Message - "Senior Speaker" by Leah Banks
5 Purposes:
Enter - Evangelism
Merge - Fellowship
Construct - Discipleship
Access - Service
Elevate - Worship
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 142
1st Service: 53 (41 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 91 (79 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - June 1st
Message - "Senior Speaker" by Leah Banks
5 Purposes:
Enter - Evangelism
Merge - Fellowship
Construct - Discipleship
Access - Service
Elevate - Worship
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 54 (43 students, 11 leaders)