Day Two

We had an incredible night last night and an amazing session this morning! We are learning how to live in rhythm with both God and ourselves, and then tonight we are learning about how to live in rhythm with other people. Last night after the main session we got to meet as a church group (we are one of the bigger groups here) and talk about what the student caught from the message. Jared Heard challenged them to live a life that puts God in the center so that everything else flows in its natural rhythm. Many of our student opened up about what they were struggling with and what needed to change in their life. It was a great starter! Many of them were still chewing on what we learned two weeks ago back at POG, about who we are trusting more than God. It was really cool to see that they are catching the things that God is doing and speaking into their hearts. Tonight after the session we will meet again and split up into guys and girls and go deeper in to how we can practically love ourselves and others. I cant wait! We are having a blast and the students are being blown away by the speakers and the music and all the cool stuff, like the ocean! We are loving it! Look for more updates tomorrow! :)

Check this out!

Here is a sweet video from the Big Stuf opening session last night. The theme for the week is "Rhythm" so they started off with a stomp type thing.... but then they took it to the next level!! Check it out!

We're Here!

Just wanted to let you all know that we made it here safe and sound and are having a great time in the sun and sand! We will be posting more updates as the days go on!

Vitals - July 22nd

The Spark (Jr. High) - July 15th
Message - "Stories: The Helmet of Salvation" by Kurt
Key Points:
How you THINK determines how you ACT.
NEW LIFE means you get a fresh start. You are FORGIVEN for your sins and mistakes.
Salvation is to be SHARED not STORED.
Knowing that Jesus forgave your PAST, gives you freedom to live for Him in the PRESENT.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13,17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 13:47, John 20:31
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 71
1st Service: 32 (22 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 39 (29 students, 10 leaders)

42 (High School) - July 15th
Message - "Stories: The Helmet of Salvation" by Kurt
Key Points:
How you THINK determines how you ACT.
NEW LIFE means you get a fresh start. You are FORGIVEN for your sins and mistakes.
Salvation is to be SHARED not STORED.
Knowing that Jesus forgave your PAST, gives you freedom to live for Him in the PRESENT.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13,17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 13:47, John 20:31
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The 42 band
Attendance: 42 (35 students, 7 leaders)

Vitals - July 15th

The Spark (Jr. High) - July 15th
Message - "Stories: The Shield of Faith" by Kurt
Key Points:
The Shield of Faith helps us from getting DISTRACTED from what we are designed to do.
Do you have faith in GOD for only the things you can't CONTROL?
Faith helps me LIVE like Jesus, in my LIFE, here and now.
Faith isn't just for FUTURE LIFE in heaven, it gives us a FULL LIFE, starting right now.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13-16, Luke 17:5-6, Galatians 2:19, Matthew 9:13
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 87
1st Service: 38 (27 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 49 (39 students, 10 leaders)

42 (High School) - July 15th
Message - "Stories: The Shield of Faith" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
What is the importance of faith? What difference does it make in your life or the life of your friends?
Do you ever feel like you aren't a "Good Christian"? Why?
Key Points:
The Shield of Faith helps us from getting DISTRACTED from what we are designed to do.
Do you have faith in GOD for only the things you can't CONTROL?
Faith helps me LIVE like Jesus, in my LIFE, here and now.
Faith isn't just for FUTURE LIFE in heaven, it gives us a FULL LIFE, starting right now.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13-16, Luke 17:5-6, Galatians 2:19, Matthew 9:13
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance: 36 (25 students, 9 leaders)

Parents... We Need Your Help (again)!

On Thursday, July 26th, we are taking a trip to OCEANS OF FUN Water Park down in Kansas City, Missouri, and we will need some help from you! We expect about 40-50 students to come with us on this trip, so if you are willing to drive, or if you have an van or SUV that we could borrow for the day, please let us know! We are leaving Point of Grace at 8:00a and returning to church at 11:00p. The trip costs $40 and includes your student's admission to the park, transportation and lunch at the park. They can bring spending money for souvenirs and other food on the way back. Please email us at katie@pointofgrace.com or kurt@pointofgrace.com if you would be willing to drive or let us borrow your vehicle. (All drivers are completely insured.) Thanks a ton!

Midweek - BOWLING!!

This Wednesday we are having Midweek at Warrior Lanes (right across the street from Church, behind the Dairy Queen). We are meeting at 6:00p and we will be done at 8:15p and it will cost $7 which includes X-treme bowling, shoes rental and pizza! Hope your student can make it! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 515.987.9595.

Vitals - July 8th

The Spark (Jr. High) - July 8th
Message - "Stories: The Shoes of Peace" by Katie
Key Points:
Peace is not a lack of CONFLICT, it comes from knowing GOD.
People will know that you follow God by: The things you SAY, and the things you DO.
The more GIVE, the more you LIVE.
Wherever you GO, what do you BRING with you?
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13-15, Romans 10:13-15, Matthew 25:40
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 91
1st Service: 39 (29 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 52 (42 students, 10 leaders)

42 (High School) - July 8th
Message - "Stories: The Shoes of Peace" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
What do you think of when you hear the word "Peace"?
What was the last act of compassion that you had a part in?
Key Points:
Peace is not a lack of CONFLICT, it comes from knowing GOD.
People will know that you follow God by: The things you SAY, and the things you DO.
The more GIVE, the more you LIVE.
Wherever you GO, what do you BRING with you?
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13-15, Romans 10:13-15, Matthew 25:40
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and the 42 band
Attendance: 34 (25 students, 9 leaders)

Parents... We Need Your Help!

If you have a van, SUV or just wouldn't mind driving a few students to Saylorville Lake, please email Kurt at kurt@pointofgrace.com or Katie at katie@pointofgrace.com and let us know! Next Saturday, July 7th, we are having a "DAY AT THE LAKE" up at Saylorville Lake. We will have fun games and a BBQ lunch! We are meeting at Point of Grace at 10:30a and returning at 5:00p. We need about 40 seats to go to the Lake, so that means about 6 of you volunteering to drive. :)
Please let us know if you can help us make this event a success! And please encourage your student to attend! Thanks in advance!

The Student Ministry Team

Vitals - June 24th

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 17th
Message - "Stories: The Belt of Truth" by Kurt and Katie (video)
Key Points:
We all want our story to be KNOWN.
The lies we BELIEVE, and the lies we TELL, make it harder to see the TRUTH about who we are.
When you can't see the truth, look to GOD. He sets us FREE to be our true selves.
God wants you to live your TRUE STORY, not try to FAKE who you are.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13-14, Matthew 5:37, John 3:21, John 8:32
Worship Led by Jacob Moyer and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 94
1st Service: 41 (31 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 53 (43 students, 10 leaders)

42 (High School) - June 17th
Message - "Stories: The Belt of Truth" by Kurt and Katie (video)
Key Points:
We all want our story to be KNOWN.
The lies we BELIEVE, and the lies we TELL, make it harder to see the TRUTH about who we are.
When you can't see the truth, look to GOD. He sets us FREE to be our true selves.
God wants you to live your TRUE STORY, not try to FAKE who you are.
Verses Referenced: Ephesians 6:13-14, Matthew 5:37, John 3:21, John 8:32
Worship Led by Brandon Pruitt and the 42 Band
Attendance: 32 (26 students, 6 leaders)

Vitals - June 17th

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 17th
Message - "Stories: The Unseen Battle" by Kurt
Key Points:
Three things needed for a great story:
CONFLICT HERO RESOLUTION
Conflict: What PROBLEM do you see that needs to be SOLVED?
Hero: How has God gifted YOU to be part of the SOLUTION?
Resolution: How much are you willing to GIVE in order to live an EXCITING life?
Verses Referenced:Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, John 10:10
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 91
1st Service: 42 (31 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 49 (38 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - June 17th
Message - "Stories: The Unseen Battle" by Kurt
Key Points:
Three things needed for a great story:
CONFLICT HERO RESOLUTION
Conflict: What PROBLEM do you see that needs to be SOLVED?
Hero: How has God gifted YOU to be part of the SOLUTION?
Resolution: How much are you willing to GIVE in order to live an EXCITING life?
Verses Referenced:Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, John 10:10
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and the 42 band
Attendance: 43 (33 students, 10 leaders)

Vitals - June 10th

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 10th
Message - "My Story" by Ethan
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 106
1st Service: 42 (31 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 64 (53 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - May 13th
Message - Message - "My Story" by Ethan
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and the 42 band
Attendance: 37 (29 students, 8 leaders)

New Series: STORIES!

On Sunday, July 17th we are starting our new Summer Super Series called "Stories" and its going to be amazing! Your student will not want to miss July 17th! Our whole summer series is going to be a comic book/superheroes theme! Be sure to ask your student to pick up a Student Ministries Summer Calendar as well. They are sweet! (And informative, the perfect combination...)

Vitals - June 3rd

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 3rd
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Peter - Extraordinary Faith by Katie
Key Points:
Jesus really BELIEVES that you can live as HE DOES.
Peter's extraordinary faith didn't come from PROOF of who Jesus was.
Your FAITH should change the way you TREAT PEOPLE.
EVERYBODY puts their faith in SOMETHING.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 14:28-32, Matthew 16:15-16, John 21:15-19
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 104
1st Service: 37 (26 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 67 (56 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - May 13th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Peter - Extraordinary Faith by Katie
Key Points:
Jesus really BELIEVES that you can live as HE DOES.
Peter's extraordinary faith didn't come from PROOF of who Jesus was.
Your FAITH should change the way you TREAT PEOPLE.
EVERYBODY puts their faith in SOMETHING.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 14:28-32, Matthew 16:15-16, John 21:15-19
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and the 42 band
Attendance: 32 (23 students, 9 leaders)

Vitals - May 27th

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 20th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Mary - Extraordinary Love by Kurt
Key Points:
Mary focused on LOVING Jesus in order to be CHANGED.
Jesus equate LOVING GOD with serving OTHER PEOPLE:
People who LIKE us.
People who are NOT like us.
People who DON'T like us.
Stronger followers of Jesus don't KNOW MORE, they LOVE BETTER.
Verses Referenced: Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 22:36-39, Matthew 5:43-44, John 13:55
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 101
1st Service: 43 (33 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 58 (49 students, 9 leaders)

42 (High School)
NO 42 - Memorial Day!

Vitals - May 20th

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 20th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Rahab - Extraordinary Risk by Katie
Key Points:
Extraordinary risk is the CHOICE to put God in control of an UNCERTAIN OUTCOME.
The worst thing you can do is NOTHING.
God WORKS through those who take a risk to STEP OUT.
What would you do if you were not afraid of ANYTHING?.
Verses Referenced: Joshua 2:2-6, Hebrews 11:6,31, Joshua 2:9,11-12
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 92
1st Service: 40 (31 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 52 (43 students, 9 leaders)

42 (High School) - May 13th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Rahab - Extraordinary Risk by Katie
Key Points:
Extraordinary risk is the CHOICE to put God in control of an UNCERTAIN OUTCOME.
The worst thing you can do is NOTHING.
God WORKS through those who take a risk to STEP OUT.
What would you do if you were not afraid of ANYTHING?.
Verses Referenced: Joshua 2:2-6, Hebrews 11:6,31, Joshua 2:9,11-12
Attendance: 10 (3 students, 7 leaders)

Big Stuf Camp Meeting!

If your student is going to camp with us this summer at BIG STUF in Panama City Beach, Florida, you and your student MUST attend a brief but MANDATORY meeting this Sunday, May 20th, at noon in the Student Zone (Theatre) at Point of Grace. We will go over all the important information and details of when, where, and what to bring and what NOT to bring! Its hugely important that you make plans to attend. It will last around 45 minutes.

Also, your full balance for camp is due ON OR BEFORE MAY 20th! For most people the remaining balance per student is $350. If it is not paid by the 20th, you may loose your spot! Please get your money into us on time! Thanks!

Student Ministries Staff

Vitals - May 13th

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 13th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Jonah - Extraordinary Misunderstanding" by Kurt
Key Points:
God is EVERYWHERE we go, even w hen we try to RUN from Him.
God will always give us a second chance to make the RIGHT CHOICE.
Jonah's MISUNDERSTANDING, helps us UNERSTAND what God is really like.
What do you care about more than your FRIEND'S salvation.
Verses Referenced: Jonah 1:1-3a, Jonah 2:7,9-10, Jonah 3:10-4:2a, Jonah 4:11
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 99
1st Service: 46 (36 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 53 (45 students, 8 leaders)

42 (High School) - May 13th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Jonah - Extraordinary Misunderstanding" by Kurt
Key Points:
God is EVERYWHERE we go, even w hen we try to RUN from Him.
God will always give us a second chance to make the RIGHT CHOICE.
Jonah's MISUNDERSTANDING, helps us UNERSTAND what God is really like.
What do you care about more than your FRIEND'S salvation.
Verses Referenced: Jonah 1:1-3a, Jonah 2:7,9-10, Jonah 3:10-4:2a, Jonah 4:11
Attendance: 12 (5 students, 7 leaders)

Vitals - May 6th

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 6th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Job - Extraordinary Patience" by Kurt (via video)
Key Points:
When I have a larger view of REALITY I can find the POSITIVE in any situation.
Where you GIVE UP says a lot about who you are.
The blessing come on the OTHER SIDE of trials, if we endure with PATIENCE.
When I am PATIENT, it shows that I see things from God's PERSPECTIVE.
Verses Referenced: Job 1:21-22, Job 6:9-12, Job 36:16-17
Worship Led by Justin Willis and The Spark band


42 (High School) - April 6th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Job - Extraordinary Patience" by Kurt (via video)
Key Points:
When I have a larger view of REALITY I can find the POSITIVE in any situation.
Where you GIVE UP says a lot about who you are.
The blessing come on the OTHER SIDE of trials, if we endure with PATIENCE.
When I am PATIENT, it shows that I see things from God's PERSPECTIVE.
Verses Referenced: Job 1:21-22, Job 6:9-12, Job 36:16-17

Vitals - April 29th

The Spark (Jr. High) - April 29th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Esther - Extraordinary Courage" by Katie
Key Points:
Courage is a choice to let your PAST limit your FUTURE.
Esther lives with HOPE regardless of an uncertain OUTCOME.
Fear could be your SIGNAL to STEP UP.
Courage is not the absence of FEAR, it's the absence of SELF.
Verses Referenced: Esther 2:7-9, Esther 4:13-16, Philippians 1:20
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and The Spark band
Attendance:
Total: 103
1st Service: 46 (38 students, 8 leaders)
2nd Service: 57 (51 students, 6 leaders)

42 (High School) - April 29th
Message - "Beyond Ordinary: Esther - Extraordinary Courage" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
1. What is one thing that you are super afraid of?
2. When was the last time that you stood up for someone else? Why did you do so?
Key Points:
Courage is a choice to let your PAST limit your FUTURE.
Esther lives with HOPE regardless of an uncertain OUTCOME.
Fear could be your SIGNAL to STEP UP.
Courage is not the absence of FEAR, it's the absence of SELF.
Verses Referenced: Esther 2:7-9, Esther 4:13-16, Philippians 1:20
Worship Led by Kurt Duggleby and Ashley Olivant
Attendance: 27 (19 students, 8 leaders)