CHICK NITE!

This weekend is CHICK NITE! Sorry guys... ladies only on this one! Join the female Student Ministries staff on February 1st-2nd from 6pm until 8am the next morning! We will have games, movies, food, prizes and some quality time with other gals from POG. Feel free to encourage your daughter to invite friends too! The cost is $10 at the door but first time friends get in for free! A signed parent permission slip is required for participation in CHICK NITE! Your daughter must arrive no later than 9pm and cannot leave until CHICK NITE is over at 8am on Saturday. Sorry, no exceptions!
For more information please feel free to contact Katie at 515.987.9595 ext. 122 or katie@pointofgrace.com

Vitals - January 27th

The Spark (Jr. High) - January 27th
Message - "Said in (RED): Empowe(red)" by Katie
Key Points:
If you want to be great, SERVE!
3 ways Jesus empowers us:
He gives us His WORD.
He prays for our UNITY.
He gives us GOD'S SPIRIT.
We can only AFFECT a world we are willing to ENGAGE.
Verses Referenced: John 13:12-17, John 17:13-14, John 17:22-23, John 14:25-27
Worship led by: Alex Wolfe and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 120
1st Service: 51 (41 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 69 ( 58 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - January 27th
Message - "Said in (RED): Empowe(red)" by Katie
Key Points:
If you want to be great, SERVE!
3 ways Jesus empowers us:
He gives us His WORD.
He prays for our UNITY.
He gives us GOD'S SPIRIT.
We can only AFFECT a world we are willing to ENGAGE.
Verses Referenced: John 13:12-17, John 17:13-14, John 17:22-23, John 14:25-27
Worship led by: Alex Wolfe and Key to the City
Attendance: 46 (37 students, 9 leaders)

Student Ministries South Africa Meeting

If you or your student would like to come with us to South Africa this summer, you will want to be at this meeting! All your questions will be answered and you will be able to get a better idea of where we are going and what we will be doing. We will be having a meeting at 12 noon on Sunday January, 27th in the Student Zone (Theater) to discuss the South Africa trip. If you want to go, you need to come to this meeting! Let us know by emailing students@pointofgrace.com. Hope to see you there!

Vitals - January 20th

The Spark (Jr. High) - January 20th
Message - "Said in (RED): Discove(red)" by Dawn
Key Points:
Jesus' request is SIMPLE: just FOLLOW me.
Genuinely RISKING failure is a sign that you are TRUSTING God.
If you DISCOVER something from your FAILURE, then it's really a SUCCESS.
I DISCOVER who I am when I take a RISK on God.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 14:28:31, Hebrews 11:6
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 101
1st Service: 42 (32 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 59 (48 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - January 20th
Message - "Said in (RED): Discove(red)" by Dawn
Discussion Questions:
"What was the last thing that you did that made you really scared?"
"How do you deal with change? Do you love it? Hate it?"
Key Points:
Jesus' request is SIMPLE: just FOLLOW me.
Genuinely RISKING failure is a sign that you are TRUSTING God.
If you DISCOVER something from your FAILURE, then it's really a SUCCESS.
I DISCOVER who I am when I take a RISK on God.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 14:28:31, Hebrews 11:6
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 47 (38 students, 9 leaders)

Bless Back Project!

This past weekend, you may have noticed that your student came home with some cash! We put over $600 in the hands of 150 students this weekend! IT was awesome! We gave everyone that attended an envelope with money and told them that this was free generosity practice, on us!
There are only 2 rules for this:
1) They cannot spend in on themselves or anyone who goes to Point of Grace
2) They have to tell us what they did with it.
So we set up a website for them to comment on what they did with the money, so be sure your student tells us how God used them this week to bless back! We hope they had a great time!

http://blessbackproject.blogspot.com

Vitals - January 13th

The Spark (Jr. High) - January 13th
Message - "Said in (RED): Treasu(red)" by Kurt
Key Points:
God is not after your MONEY, He desires your HEART.
God wants you YOU to be a good MANAGER of HIS money.
Do not trust in RICHES, but trust in the one who richly PROVIDES.
God wants you to use your TREASURE to do something that TREASURES others.
Your heart FOLLOWS your spending.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 6:20-21, Matthew 25:14-23, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Matthew 13:44-45
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 115
1st Service: 50 (40 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 65 (54 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - January 13th
Message - "Said in (RED): Treasu(red)" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought for yourself?"
"How do you feel when you hear people talk about money at church?"
Key Points:
God is not after your MONEY, He desires your HEART.
God wants you YOU to be a good MANAGER of HIS money.
Do not trust in RICHES, but trust in the one who richly PROVIDES.
God wants you to use your TREASURE to do something that TREASURES others.
Your heart FOLLOWS your spending.
Verses Referenced: Matthew 6:20-21, Matthew 25:14-23, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Matthew 13:44-45
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 55 (45 students, 10 leaders)

Student Ministry Weekly Podcast Is Live!

Parents! Ever wonder what you student is learning on the weekend? Do they come home super excited and you wonder what all the fuss is about? Well now you can join in on the experience! Just subscribe to the weekly podcast by clicking the link on the right in the menu bar and download the messages using iTunes or an RSS feed program. Hope you enjoy it!

Vitals - January 6th

The Spark (Jr. High) - January 6th
Message - "Said in (RED): Inspi(red)" by Katie
Key Points:
PASSION + ACTION = INSPI(RED)
Jesus' life changes the way we SEE THE WORLD, and inspires us to ACT DIFFERENTLY.
God is looking for those of us who are DISTURBED enough to do something for PEOPLE IN NEED.
Will your answer be YES no matter what God asks you to do.
Verses Referenced: Luke 12:48, Matthew 25:34-40, Micah 6:8
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance:
Total: 108
1st Service: 45 (35 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 63 (52 students, 11 leaders)

42 (High School) - January 6th
Message - "Said in (RED): Inspi(red)" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What or who is something or someone that inspires you? Why?"
"When was the last time that you needed something? How was that need met?"
Key Points:
PASSION + ACTION = INSPI(RED)
Jesus' life changes the way we SEE THE WORLD, and inspires us to ACT DIFFERENTLY.
God is looking for those of us who are DISTURBED enough to do something for PEOPLE IN NEED.
Will your answer be YES no matter what God asks you to do.
Verses Referenced: Luke 12:48, Matthew 25:34-40, Micah 6:8
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key to the City
Attendance: 50 (41 students, 9 leaders)

Said in (RED)

This weekend we are starting up a new series called Said in (RED) and we will be talking about Jesus' words, and why they are so important that they are printed in red ink. You will not want to miss any week of this series! It's going to be huge!!

No Spark or 4ORTY 2WO until 2008!

We will not be having any Student Ministry services on December 23rd or December 30th so that your student can join you for family Christmas Celebrations. We encourage you to worship together as a family and celebrate Christ's birth and the new life He provides for us! Be sure to attend The DIVINE at Point of Grace on Saturday night, Dec. 22nd at 5:30p or Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30 am or 5:30 or 7:00 pm. From all of us on the Student Ministries Team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Student Ministries will resume our normal schedule on Sunday January, 6th for the beginning of our new series: Said In (RED). See you in 2008!

SNOWFEST 2008

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

Vitals - December 16th

The Spark (Jr. High) - December 16th
Message - "Us Consumed with Others" by Katie
Key Points:
God refused to SIT AND WATCH His people suffer, He got INVOLVED.
The only GIFT that costs more than our money or our time in our PRESENCE.
By serving others, I don't just give them a better VERSION of me, I can give them Jesus.
We can know an INVISIBLE God, and make Him VISIBLE to others.
Verses Referenced: Isaiah 63:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:5-7, Philippians 4:18
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 83
1st Service: 38 (29 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 45 (46 students, 9 leaders)

42 (High School) - December 16th
Message - "Us Consumed with Others" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"Would you rather go shopping or go caroling?"
"What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received?"
Key Points:
God refused to SIT AND WATCH His people suffer, He got INVOLVED.
The only GIFT that costs more than our money or our time in our PRESENCE.
By serving others, I don't just give them a better VERSION of me, I can give them Jesus.
We can know an INVISIBLE God, and make Him VISIBLE to others.
Verses Referenced: Isaiah 63:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:5-7, Philippians 4:18
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 42 Band
Attendance: 43 (37 students, 6 leaders)

Vitals - December 9th

The Spark (Jr. High) - December 9th
Message - "God Consumed With Us" by Kurt
Key Points:
The thing that makes Christmas so great for kids, and scary for parents is the EXPECTATION.
Even the first Christmas was full of CONFUSION and DYSFUNCTION.
Without CRISIS, there would be no CHRISTMAS.
The world is waiting for CHRIST FOLLOWERS to live out the true meaning of CHRISTMAS.
YOU are the reason for the SEASON.
Verses Referenced: Luke 2:1, 3-7, Matthew 1:21-22, Romans 8:19
Worship led by: Leah Banks and the Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 70
1st Service: 31 (23 students, 8 leaders)
2nd Service: 47 (38 students, 9 leaders)

42 (High School) - December 9th
Message - "God Consumed With Us" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What is your favorite Christmas memory?"
Key Points:
The thing that makes Christmas so great for kids, and scary for parents is the EXPECTATION.
Even the first Christmas was full of CONFUSION and DYSFUNCTION.
Without CRISIS, there would be no CHRISTMAS.
The world is waiting for CHRIST FOLLOWERS to live out the true meaning of CHRISTMAS.
YOU are the reason for the SEASON.
Verses Referenced: Luke 2:1, 3-7, Matthew 1:21-22, Romans 8:19
Worship led by: Leah Banks and the 42 Band
Attendance: 49 (41 students, 8 leaders)

Vitals - November 25th

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

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

SNOWFEST '08

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

Vitals - November 18th

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

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

Vitals - November 11th

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

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

Vitals - November 4th

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

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

Vitals - October 28th

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

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

Parent Open House - October 28th

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 28th for the Point of Grace Student Ministries Parent Open House! This is a special Sunday where we invite you to come to church with your kids! We want to give you an opportunity to see what happen in the environments we create for your students as well as give you a chance to meet the amazing staff team for Student Ministries! We will have fun parent/student competitions and a special gift for all the parents who show up! You will not want to miss this! We want to partner with you as parents to help reach and teach your student to life their life for God, so please make plans to attend the Parent Open House on Sunday, October 28th!

(If you have a Junior High age student (6th-8th grade), please attend The Spark at either 9:00 or 10:30 am, and if you have a High School age student (9th-12th grade), please attend 4ORTY 2Wo with them on Sunday night at 7pm.)