Arrival Update!

Well it's 6am and we are officially back in the state of Iowa. We will be stopping for breakfast on our way, so it looks like we will be back at Point of Grace around 8:00am. We will unload the buses together and then dismiss your student(s) to you after everything is cleaned up. Again, we will be back a little earlier than expected so the staff would appreciate your promptness. Its been an awesome trip, so make sure that your student(s) are there tomorrow for The Spark or 4ORTY 2WO, to celebrate all that God did in our lives this week @ FL!P Camp! Once again, thanks for allowing us the opportunity to partner with you by allowing your student to come with us on this incedible trip! See you in a few hours!

What An Amazing Night!!

It has been a truely incedible day at FL!P Camp! We have had an amazing time worshiping with Kristian Stanfill and David Crowder! Its great to see the students giving their all to God and just thanking and praising Him for Who He is and what He's doing in their lives! We have slap enjoyed many of the exciting attractions that Branson has to offer, even though yesterday was dampreed by the rain... The students have really been responding the the Challanges that Francis Chan has been giving them! Challanges to find a reason to worship in every circumstance, to see God for who He is, a Holy, All-Powerful Creator, and to realize that adding God to your life doesn't cut it... We need to hand over control of our lives completley to God and hold nothing back! Tonight he challanded them to confess their sins to each other and stop being lukewarm, trying to play both on God's team and stay on the world's team. We had tons of students moved to make life-altering decisions to give God their lives, all of their lives, tonight! Keep praying for your students! God is moving big time and they are catching on to God's plans for their lives! And we are having a ton of fun! Thanks again for allowing your student to join us for this trip! They will never be the same!!

what an amazing Night!!

We Made It!

Hey Parents!
We made it to Branson safely this at 7:00 am. We are now having breakfast and then heading off to Table Rock Lake! Thanks again for you patience last night and for allowing us to have your student come with us for what is sure to be a lifechanging week! We're will be keeping you updated on what's happening on this website, so check back often! Thanks again!

It is hard to believe, but FLIP Summer Camp 2009 is only about a week away! We are so pumped to have your student(s) joining us for this amazing trip! It promises to be one of the best trips of the year and we are sure it will be life changing for you student as they experience the beauty of the Ozarks, community with their friends and leaders and experience God through worship and the teaching of his world by some of the best worship leaders and communicators in the country! We can't wait!!

Here are a few last minute details that we want you to be aware of as we approach the trip...

Registration is MANDATORY for both students and their parents before we leave for camp. Registration will be held at 9:00pm on Sunday night, July 19th in the Student Zone at Point of Grace. At registration, parents will be given a registration packet containing vital information for you while your student is away at camp, as well as sign the parental consent form. This is why is it important that at least one parent of each student is present at registration. In this packet will be their rooming list, as well as the cell phone numbers of the leaders on the trip so that you can contact them if you need to get a hold of your student while they are away. Also is the packet will be an itinerary for the week, as well as some outlines and prayer requests for you so that you can be praying for God to move in your student's life at camp this summer. We will be leaving for camp directly from Registration, so the students may come in their PJs if they want, because we will be on the bus overnight on the way to Branson.

We will leave Point of Grace around 10:30pm on Sunday night, July 19th and we will return to Point of Grace on Saturday morning, July 25th, around 9:00am.

Also to clarify some of the expectations for this trip, there are some things that are not allowed on this trip. Please do not have your student bring their cell phone, any prank supplies or any dangerous items, such as a pocket knives, fireworks or air-soft guns. THESE ITEMS WILL BE CONFISCATED AND MAY RESULT IN YOUR STUDENT BEING EXPELLED FROM CAMP. iPods, CD players, PSPs, and other personal media devices are allowed on this trip due to the long bus ride. However, they will be collected once we get to Branson, and will be returned the night before we leave so that they can re-charge them for the ride home. It would help them to put their name an a piece of tape and label their personal items. Also as a reminder, each student will need between $100-$150 in spending money for food and fun stuff while we are at camp. There will be about 10 meals (not counting snacks or late night pizza) that they will need to purchase for themselves.

While we are at camp, as well as the rest of the year, please reference our Parent "LIFELINE" website to get updates on what your students are learning, events descriptions as well as updated arrival times. Hopefully this is a helpful resource for you.

If you have any other questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to email us at students@pointofgrace.com or give us a call at 515.987.9595 between 9:00am and 4:00pm Tuesday - Thursday, and we will do everything we can to help you out. Thanks again for trusting us with your student as we go to camp together! Its going to be a great trip and we pray that it will be an incredible experience for your student that draws them closer to God and His plan for their life!

Vitals - July 5th

The Spark (Jr. High) - July 5th
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is...Creative" by Katie
Discussion Question:
"How could God use your interests to impact the lives of others?"
Key Points:
Our INTERESTS are a bridge to connect God to the HEARTS of other people.
God created us to REFLECT His love to the world.
Key Verses: Luke 19:10, Psalm 119:73-77
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 90
1st Service: 38 (32 students, 6 leaders)
2nd Service: 58 (52 students, 6 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - July 5th
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is...Creative" by Katie
Discussion Question:
"How could God use your interests to impact the lives of others?"
"What is something that you love to do with other people?"
"When was the last time that you experienced God outside of 'church'?"
Key Points:
Our INTERESTS are a bridge to connect God to the HEARTS of other people.
God created us to REFLECT His love to the world.
Key Verses: Luke 19:10, Psalm 119:73-77
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 60 (54 students, 6 leaders)

Vitals - June 28th

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 28th
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is...Great" by Steven Furtick
Discussion Question:
"What would change in your life is you saw God more clearly?"
Key Points:
If God is GREAT, but not GOOD, we should all fear for our lives!
In light of the GLORY of God, how big is your PROBLEM?
God is GREAT (He's Capable), and He's GOOD (He's Loving).
Key Verses: Psalm 62:11-12a, Exodus 3:14, Lamentations 3:22-23
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 97
1st Service: 38 (29 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 68 (58 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - June 28th
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is...Great" by Steven Furtick
Discussion Question:
"What would change in your life is you saw God more clearly?"
"What was the last thing that you think God has done for you?"
"When was the last time that you felt that God let you down?"
Key Points:
If God is GREAT, but not GOOD, we should all fear for our lives!
In light of the GLORY of God, how big is your PROBLEM?
God is GREAT (He's Capable), and He's GOOD (He's Loving).
Key Verses: Psalm 62:11-12a, Exodus 3:14, Lamentations 3:22-23
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 68 (60 students, 8 leaders)

Vitals - June 21st

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 21st
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is... Awesome" by Kurt
Discussion Question:
"What is an area of your life that you need God to take charge of?"
Key Points:
God has chosen to show how AWESOME He is through YOU.
When we only look at OURSELVES, we miss out on seeing GOD.
If we saw God's awesomeness more CLEARLY, we would live totally DIFFERENTLY.
Key Verses: Psalm 47:12, Exodus 33:15-20
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 73
1st Service: 27 (21 students, 6 leaders)
2nd Service: 62 (54 students, 8 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - June 21st
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is... Awesome" by Kurt
Discussion Question:
"What is an area of your life that you need God to take charge of?"
"What is something that you think is awesome?"
"What is an area that you usually look out for yourself first and others second?"
Key Points:
God has chosen to show how AWESOME He is through YOU.
When we only look at OURSELVES, we miss out on seeing GOD.
If we saw God's awesomeness more CLEARLY, we would live totally DIFFERENTLY.
Key Verses: Psalm 47:12, Exodus 33:15-20
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 59 (51 students, 8 leaders)

Vitals - June 14th

The Spark (Jr. High) - June 14th
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is... Ready" by Scott Hodge
Discussion Question:
"What is one are of you life that we can pray for God to give you more courage?"
Key Points:
God Is Always Ready... ARE YOU?
A huge part of being to be used by God is if we are...
- Willing to look FOOLISH
- Willing to be FAITHFUL
Key Verses: Psalm 18:30, Matthew 9:36-37, 1 Corinthians 1:27
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 103
1st Service: 38 (29 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 74 (64 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - June 14th
Message - "ONE PRAYER - God Is... Ready" by Scott Hodge
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think prayer is? What do you think it does?"
"When do you think keeps you from being used by God to do something huge for Him?"
"What is one are of you life that we can pray for God to give you more courage?"
Key Points:
God Is Always Ready... ARE YOU?
A huge part of being to be used by God is if we are...
- Willing to look FOOLISH
- Willing to live FLUIDLY
- Willing to be FAITHFUL
Key Verses: Psalm 18:30, Matthew 9:36-37, 1 Corinthians 1:27
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 58 (49 students, 9 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO is moving times!

4ORTY 2WO (our High School Ministry) is changing times! In order to be more Family-Friendly, we are changing times of our High School Ministry.

Starting June 7th, 4ORTY 2WO will begin meeting from 5:00p - 7:00p.
Doors will open at 4:45p and we will be closed at 7:45p.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at students@pointofgrace.com or call us at 515.987.9595 and we will help in any way that we can! We know that all change in hard, but we hope that this is a helpful change for your family that enables you all to spend more time together with your students.

Vitals - May 31st

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 31st
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Depression" by Kurt
Key Points:
When we choose to follow JESUS, we will live in the TENSION between positive and negative.
We need to view our situations as a STORY instead of a SNAPSHOT.
Only God can make something GOOD out of something BAD.
Key Verses: John 16:32-33, Revelation 21:3-5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 74
1st Service: 20 (12 students, 8 leaders)
2nd Service: 62 (53 students, 9 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - May 31st
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Depression" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think causes people to get stuck in a cycle of depression?"
"When was the last time that you felt like God had let you down?"
Key Points:
When we choose to follow JESUS, we will live in the TENSION between positive and negative.
We need to view our situations as a STORY instead of a SNAPSHOT.
Only God can make something GOOD out of something BAD.
Key Verses: John 16:32-33, Revelation 21:3-5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 50 (41 students, 9 leaders)

PARENT MEETING THIS SUNDAY!

This Sunday (March 31st) from 12:00-1:00p in the Student Zone is our Summer Parent Meeting! You do not want to miss this meeting as we will be discussing our plan for Summer as well as unveiling some new plans and strategies for Student Ministries that you will DEFINITELY want to hear! Any other parents that you know, if you could please remind them to make it to this very important meeting. Also if you know of any parents of current 5th graders who will be moving up on June 7th, that they will want to be at this as well!

We will have some drinks and light refreshments as well and some of our Student Leaders will be providing childcare for you in Zone 45 during this meeting. So don't miss this IMPORTANT meeting and we promise we will get you out in under an hour! Hope to see you there!

Vitals - May 24th

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 24th
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Abortion" by Katie
Key Points:
From God's perspective, there are no unplanned BABIES, only unplanned PARENTS.
Since humans are made in GOD'S IMAGE, all lives have infinite VALUE.
Key Verses: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 139:13-16
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 93
1st Service: 30 (21 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 72 (62 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - May 24th
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Abortion" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"Where do you get your self-worth from?"
"Why do you think that abortion is such a controversial issue?"
Key Points:
From God's perspective, there are no unplanned BABIES, only unplanned PARENTS.
Since humans are made in GOD'S IMAGE, all lives have infinite VALUE.
Key Verses: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 139:13-16
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 57 (47 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO is moving times!

4ORTY 2WO (our High School Ministry) is changing times! In order to be more Family-Friendly, we are changing times of our High School Ministry.

Starting June 7th, 4ORTY 2WO will begin meeting from 5:00p - 7:00p.
Doors will open at 4:45p and we will be over by 7:30p.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at students@pointofgrace.com or call us at 515.987.9595 and we will help in any way that we can! We know that all change in hard, but we hope that this is a helpful change for your family that enables you all to spend more time together with your students.

Vitals - May 17th

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 17th
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Homosexuality" by Kurt
Key Points:
Jesus extended His FORGIVENESS to everyone regardless of LIFESTYLE.
God's greatest desire is for His FOLLOWERS to treat other people the way JESUS did.
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11a, John 8:3-4,8-11
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 118
1st Service: 40 (31 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 78 (68 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - May 17th
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Homosexuality" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think are Christian people's views of gay people?"
"What do you think are gay people's views of Christians?"
Key Points:
Jesus extended His FORGIVENESS to everyone regardless of LIFESTYLE.
God's greatest desire is for His FOLLOWERS to treat other people the way JESUS did.
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11a, John 8:3-4,8-11
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 57 (47 students, 10 leaders)

30 Hour Famine!

30 HOUR FAMINE - FRIDAY, MAY 15th @ 6:30p - SATURDAY, MAY 16th @ 3:00p

This Friday is the 30 Hour Famine! Your student will not want to miss this incredibly powerful overnight experience! This life-changing event will help your student become more aware of the situation that millions of children, women and men live in around the world. During this event they will experience hunger and poverty, raise awareness and money to solve the poverty crisis around the world, as well as do community service projects in our own community to help the less fortunate. This experience will be unlike any other that we have ever done. Your student will not want to miss the first one! For more information, be sure to contact students@pointofgrace.com or call Dawn at 515.987.9595 ext. 130.

Here's what you need to know:
- Have your student eat breakfast on Friday morning before 8:00am and then don't eat lunch at school.
- Show up at Point of Grace at 6:30p
- They are only allowed to bring 3 personal items... this includes clothing, deodorant, camera, pillow etc... so for example a person could bring a shirt to change into, a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, but no toothpaste or pillow... (medications do not count, but please turn them into an adult leader upon arrival with your student's name printed on them.)
- No Cell Phones, iPods, DVDs, Video games or players or other personal media devices.
- Please bring your signed permission slip with your student if you have not filled it out yet.
- We will provide Juice and Water breaks throughout the evening and make sure that they students are well hydrated.
- Pick will be at Point of Grace Church at 3:00p after our Service Projects in the morning and our "BREAK-FAST" Celebration...

Vitals - May 10th

The Spark (Jr. High) - May 10th
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Life and Death" by Katie
Key Points:
These HOT TOPICS only matter because they AFFECT PEOPLE.
GOOD PEOPLE don't go to heaven, FORGIVEN PEOPLE do.
Sometimes we would rather blame God for DEATH, than care about someone else's ETERNAL LIFE.
We need to fight for our friend’s RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS as if their life depends on it… because it does!
Key Verses: Jonah 4:1-3, 9-11
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 100
1st Service: 37 (28 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 72 (62 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - May 10th
Message - "HOT TOPICS - Life and Death" by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think is the purpose of this life on Earth?"
"What do you think happens to people after they die?"
Key Points:
These HOT TOPICS only matter because they AFFECT PEOPLE.
GOOD PEOPLE don't go to heaven, FORGIVEN PEOPLE do.
Sometimes we would rather blame God for DEATH, than care about someone else's ETERNAL LIFE.
We need to fight for our friend’s RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS as if their life depends on it… because it does!
Key Verses: Jonah 4:1-3, 9-11
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 50 (41 students, 9 leaders)

NEW SERIES!!

This weekend we will be starting a new series called "HOT TOPICS" discussing God's perspective on some very contemporary issues in our culture. This new series is unique in that it's topics were chosen by the students. During these 4-weeks, we will answer questions that we have been asked directly by students in the Student Ministry such as:
"What happens to people when they die?"
"Is homosexuality wrong?"
"What does the Bible say about abortion?" and
"Why does life hurt so bad sometimes?"

This we be an exciting and revealing series as we look at the Bible's surprisingly clear discussion on what seem to be somewhat "controversial" issues. While the answers are fairly clear, they might not be what we would have expected. Our goal in this series is to impress on the students that these issues only matter because they involve people, and God's greatest desire is for people. We hope that you student(s) can join us for this exciting series. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at students@pointofgrace.com or call us at 515.987.9595 and we would love to assist and partner with you in any way that we can!

Vitals - April 19th

The Spark (Jr. High) - April 19th
Message - "FIGHT CLUB - Fight For..." by Katie
Key Points:
God gives each of us a FAMILY so that we can learn to BE REAL with people.
No family chooses their CHALLENGE, but the do choose how they DEAL WITH IT.
JESUS understood the importance of OBEYING His parents.
FIGHTING FOR my relationship with my family means caring more about them than about getting MY OWN WAY.
Key Verses: Nehemiah 4:12-14, Luke 2:46-52
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 88
1st Service: 26 (17 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 71 (61 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - April 19th
Message - "FIGHT CLUB - Fight For..." by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What is something that you do not love about your family?"
"What is something that you do love about your family?"
Key Points:
God gives each of us a FAMILY so that we can learn to BE REAL with people.
No family chooses their CHALLENGE, but the do choose how they DEAL WITH IT.
JESUS understood the importance of OBEYING His parents.
FIGHTING FOR my relationship with my family means caring more about them than about getting MY OWN WAY.
Key Verses: Nehemiah 4:12-14, Luke 2:46-52
Worship led by: Justin Willis and Key To The City
Attendance: 51 (43 students, 8 leaders)

FIGHT CLUB!

This weekend we are starting our new series called "FIGHT CLUB" about Family Relationships. This two week series will focus your student's attention on the need for them to FIGHT FOR their relationships with their parents and siblings, rather than FIGHTING WITH them. We hope that your student(s) will join us for this two week series!

The Spark (6th-8th Grade)
Sunday Mornings @ 9:00 and 10:30 am

4ORTY 2WO (9th-12th Grade)
Sunday Nights @ 7:00pm