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)!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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 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....
Friday, February 20, 2009
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
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
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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).
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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)
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)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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)
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)
Thursday, February 05, 2009
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!
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)
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)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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)
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)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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!
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)
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)
Friday, January 16, 2009
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)
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)
Monday, January 05, 2009
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."
Sunday, December 28, 2008
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!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
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!
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!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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)
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)
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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)
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)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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:
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