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)