Vitals - November 22nd

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 22nd
Message - "Listen and Learn - part.2" by Kurt
Big Idea:
"We only discover the wise choice only when we pursue wise council."
Key Verses: Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:31-33, James 1:19
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 134
1st Service: 53 (41 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 74 (59 students, 15 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - November 22nd
Message - "Listen and Learn - part.2" by Kurt
Big Idea:
"We only discover the wise choice only when we pursue wise council."
Key Verses: Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:31-33, James 1:19
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 62 (48 students, 14 leaders)

Vitals - November 15th

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 15th
Message - "Listen and Learn - part.1" by Kurt
Big Idea:
"Who and what you listen to will determine what you do."
Key Verses: Matthew Jeremiah 17:9-10, Proverbs 12:15
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 134
1st Service: 62 (48 students, 14 leaders)
2nd Service: 72 (58 students, 14 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - November 15th
Message - "Listen and Learn - part.1" by Kurt
Big Idea:
"Who and what you listen to will determine what you do."
Key Verses: Matthew Jeremiah 17:9-10, Proverbs 12:15
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 68 (58 students, 10 leaders)

Vitals - November 1st

The Spark (Jr. High) - November 1st
Message - "EVERYONE - Everyone Is Included" by Katie
Big Idea:
"Jesus includes everyone in His mission, to reach everyone."
Key Verses: Matthew 28:16-20
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 126
1st Service: 58 (44 students, 14 leaders)
2nd Service: 68 (53 students, 15 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - November 1st
Message - "EVERYONE - Everyone Is Included" by Katie
Big Idea:
"Jesus includes everyone in His mission, to reach everyone."
Key Verses: Matthew 28:16-20
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 75 (61 students, 14 leaders)

Vitals - October 25th

The Spark (Jr. High) - October 25th
Message - "EVERYONE - Everyone Is Important" by Brandon Pruitt
Big Idea:
"Jesus sees everyone as important, even those who others reject."
Key Verses: Matthew 19:13-15
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 108
1st Service: 46 (34 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 62 (49 students, 13 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - October 25th
Message - "EVERYONE - Everyone Is Important" by Dawn Frederiksen
Big Idea:
"Jesus sees everyone as important, even those who others reject."
Key Verses: Matthew 19:13-15
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 77 (65 students, 12 leaders)

Only 2 Weeks Until Captivate!

CAPTIVATE.
The theme for this year's Student Fall Retreat is "Captivate." During this incredible weekend, students will be drawn into the greatest story ever told: The epic story of God's relentless love for His people. This story has the power to capture our hearts and transform our lives forever, sending us on an adventure to change the world as God changes our hearts and lives.

Sunday, November 1st, is the last weekend to sign up for CAPTIVATE - our Fall Getaway. This is going to be one of the greatest weekends of the year and your student(s) will not want to miss out on this!! If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to any of the Student Ministry Staff during a weekend service or you can call us at the church office at 515.987.9595.

The price for CAPTIVATE is: 6th Graders = $119, 7th – 12th Graders = $139

Your money is due in full when you sign up for CAPTIVATE and unfortunately, because we have to reserve space and rent equipment, there can be NO refunds of any kind after you sign up for CAPTIVATE. Thank you for understanding…

Vitals - October 18th

The Spark (Jr. High) - October 18th
Message - "EVERYONE - Everyone Is Invited" by Kurt
Big Idea:
"Jesus invites everyone to experience His forgiveness."
Key Verses: Matthew 9:9-13
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 118
1st Service: 50 (38 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 68 (53 students, 15 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - October 18th
Message - "EVERYONE - Everyone Is Invited" by Kurt
Big Idea:
"Jesus invites everyone to experience His forgiveness."
Key Verses: Matthew 9:9-13
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 75 (61 students, 14 leaders)

Vitals - October 11th

The Spark (Jr. High) - October 11th
Message - "Go Green - Marked By A Changed Life" by Katie
Big Idea:
"Baptism is an outward action taken to show that your life has been changed by God."
Key Verses: Romans 6:1-5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 135
1st Service: 54 (42 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 81 (67 students, 14 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - October 11th
Message - "Go Green - Marked By A Changed Life" by Katie
Big Idea:
"Baptism is an outward action taken to show that your life has been changed by God."
Key Verses: Romans 6:1-5
Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 68 (55 students, 13 leaders)

Vitals - October 4th

The Spark (Jr. High) - October 4th
Message - "Go Green - Serving Others" by Kurt
Big Idea:
If we do not give away what we have, it spoils.

Key Verses: James 1:27-2:2-6, 8
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 135
1st Service: 62 (41 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 73 (57 students, 16 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - October 4th
Message - "Go Green - Serving Others" by Kurt
Big Idea:
If we do not give away what we have, it spoils.

Key Verses: James 1:27-2:2-6, 8

Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 75 (62 students, 13 leaders)

Vitals - September 27th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 27th
Message - "Go Green - Engage with God" by Katie
Big Idea:
An intimate relationship with God only happens when we engage with His word.

Key Verses: John 1:1-3, 15:5-10
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 163
1st Service: 61 (49 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 89 (62 students, 17 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - September 27th
Message - "Go Green - Engage with God" by Katie
Big Idea:
An intimate relationship with God only happens when we engage with His word.

Key Verses: John 1:1-3, 15:5-10

Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 86 (68 students, 15 leaders)

Last Weekend Before Discount Deadline for Captivate...

CAPTIVATE.
The theme for this year's Student Fall Retreat is "Captivate." During this incredible weekend, students will be drawn into the greatest story ever told: The epic story of God's relentless love for His people. This story has the power to capture our hearts and transform our lives forever, sending us on an adventure to change the world as God changes our hearts and lives.

This Weekend (Sept. 27th) is the last weekend to sign up for CAPTIVATE - our Fall Getaway, and still receive the discount. This is going to be one of the greatest weekends of the year and your student(s) will not want to miss out on this (and you'd probably like to save some money)!! To receive the discount, the permission slip must be filled out and signed, and the check must be received BEFORE October 1st. Registrations can also be mailed in, and all registrations postmarked by September 30th will be given the discount. Those received or postmarked October 1st or after, will be charged the increased price. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to any of the Student Ministry Staff during a weekend service or you can call us at the church office at 515.987.9595. Thanks for understanding.

Paid before October 1st, 6th Graders = $99 7th – 12th Graders = $119
Paid on or before November 1st, 6th Graders = $119
7th – 12th Graders = $139

Your money is due in full when you sign up for CAPTIVATE and unfortunately, because we have to reserve space and rent equipment, there can be NO refunds of any kind after you sign up for CAPTIVATE. Thank you for understanding…

Vitals - Sept. 20th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 20th
Message - "Go Green - Who Are You Running With?" by Kurt
Big Idea:
Your friends determine the direction and quality of your life.

Key Verses: Proverbs 12:2-3
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 163
1st Service: 67 (56 students, 12 leaders)
2nd Service: 96 (81 students, 15 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - September 20th
Message - "Go Green - Who Are You Running With?" by Kurt
Big Idea:
Your friends determine the direction and quality of your life.

Key Verses: Proverbs 12:2-3

Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 86 (74 students, 12 leaders)

CAPTIVATE. - Nov. 6th-8th

CAPTIVATE.
The theme for this year's Student Fall Retreat is "Captivate." During this incredible weekend, students will be drawn into the greatest story ever told: The epic story of God's relentless love for His people. This story has the power to capture our hearts and transform our lives forever, sending us on an adventure to change the world as God changes our hearts and lives.

When is it…
Captivate is November 6th – 8th, 2009

Where is it…
Hidden Acres Christian Conference Center in Dayton. Tucked away in the Hills about an hour west of Des Moines, the stage will be set for a true weekend getaway with God and friends. But don’t let the rustic scenery fool you - this is not your average wilderness weekend! Stocked with an indoor pool, gym, lake, paintball course, high ropes, horseback riding trails and a coffee shop, it's gonna be the biggest and best weekend of the year!

What do I need to bring…
A sleeping bag, close-toed shoes, toiletries, pants, Bible, pen, journal, clothes that can get dirty/ruined, spending money and your PLAID clothes for Super Spirit Saturday!

What should I not bring…
Cell phones, cigarettes, fireworks, iPods or other portable electronic
devices, offensive clothing or bad attitudes.

When and where do I need to be…
Register at Point of Grace at 3:00pm on Friday, November 6th Convoy leaves for CAPTIVATE around 3:30pm. Return to Point of Grace around 5:00pm on Sunday, November 8th.

What if I have questions…
Feel free to call the Student Ministry office at 987.9595, or you can ask questions by email at students@pointofgrace.com.

How much is it? When is my money due…
Paid before October 1st, 6th Graders = $99 7th – 12th Graders = $119
Paid on or before November 1st, 6th Graders = $119
7th – 12th Graders = $139

Your money is due in full when you sign up for CAPTIVATE and unfortunately, because we have to reserve space and rent equipment, there can be NO refunds of any kind after you sign up for CAPTIVATE. Thank you for understanding…

Vitals - September 13th

The Spark (Jr. High) - September 13th
Message - "Go Green - A Transformed Kind Of Life..." by Katie
Big Idea:
The point of following Jesus is for our lives to be changed.

Key Verses: Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:25-26, 30-33
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 139
1st Service: 62 (48 students, 13 leaders)
2nd Service: 91 (76 students, 15 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - September 13th
Message - "Go Green - A Transformed Kind Of Life..." by Katie
Big Idea:
The point of following Jesus is for our lives to be changed.

Key Verses: Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:25-26, 30-33

Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 73 (61 students, 12 leaders)

Vitals - August 30th

The Spark (Jr. High) - August 30th
Message - "ELEMENTAL - elevate..." by Kurt
Key Points:
EVERYONE worships SOMETHING. Worship is a LIFESTYLE.
Worship is LOVING GOD, even when NOBODY ELSE is.

Key Verses: Romans 12:1-3
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 143
1st Service: 59 (48 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 95 (81 students, 14 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - August 30th
Message - "ELEMENTAL - elevate..." by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What do you think 'worship' means?"
"Do you think that you are a different person at church from who you are at home, at school or at work?"
Key Points:
EVERYONE worships SOMETHING. Worship is a LIFESTYLE.
Worship is LOVING GOD, even when NOBODY ELSE is.

Key Verses: Romans 12:1-3

Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 75 (65 students, 10 leaders)

Vitals - August 23rd

The Spark (Jr. High) - August 23rd
Message - "ELEMENTAL - access..." by Katie
Key Points:
God CREATED ME to be part of His mission: MAKING THE WORLS NEW.

As soon as Jesus realized His INFLUENCE, He SERVED His friends.

Serving the needs of our PHYSICAL WORLD, can change SPIRITUAL REALITIES.
Key Verses: John 13:3-11
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 146
1st Service: 68 (58 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 88 (77 students, 11 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - August 23rd
Message - "ELEMENTAL - access..." by Katie
Discussion Questions:

"When was the last time that you did something nice or someone else? How did you feel afterwards?"

"What is your typical response when you realize that you are the most popular or influential person in a group?"

Key Points:

God CREATED ME to be part of His mission: MAKING THE WORLS NEW.

As soon as Jesus realized His INFLUENCE, He SERVED His friends.

Serving the needs of our PHYSICAL WORLD, can change SPIRITUAL REALITIES.
Key Verses: John 13:3-11

Worship led by: Justin Willis and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 78 (68 students, 10 leaders)

Casey Darnell's "Can You See Me?" music video that we showed this past Sunday...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy5WxNtn3rE

Life Groups Are Starting Soon!

This past weekend, August 16th, your student will be able to sign up to be in a Life Group. This is a very important step in their spiritual journey!

Our goal is to create environments where students begin to "See and God sees, and Love as God loves." We do this through helping students build purposeful relationships, experience God for themselves and engage in opportunities to be actively involved in the cause of Christ by serving others. Each week in their Middle School or High School environments students will experience fun games, great food, rocking worship, a challenging talk, and most importantly a meaningful connection in a Life Group with other students their age and caring adult leaders.

Life Group is the environment where students can connect with other peers and a caring adult in our to process what God is doing in their lives and what they are learning. This is where their faith becomes their own and they can ask questions and build intimate relationships with others. Our program is changing so that Life Groups will no longer be on Wednesday evenings, but will now be an integrated part of your student's Sunday experience. This is to ease the schedule of your family, as well as enable leaders to have more time to focus on the students in their group, hopefully creating an even better environment for life change!

To get the most out of this environment, in it more important than ever for your student to consistently attend the same service, every week. So, for example, if you typically come to the 9:00am service, your Jr. High student will be placed in a Life Group with student their same grade and gender within The Spark for that service. If one week they attend the 10:30am service, they will not be able to be in a Life Group, instead they will have to participate in the "On Deck" group. There is only one service time for 4ORTY 2WO.

With that in mind, we hope that over the next few days, you will discuss with your student the goal of Life Groups as discussed above, and express your desire for him or her to sign up for a group. They can sign up this weekend and following weekends at The Spark or 4ORTY 2WO, or you can sign them up at the Habit Shack in The Student Zone during any of our weekend services. We hope to have sign ups available online as well in the very near future. Look for more information regarding that on this website.

Looking forward to having your student involved in Life Groups this year!!

Vitals - August 16th

The Spark (Jr. High) - August 16th
Message - "ELEMENTAL - construct..." by Kurt
Key Points:
God is the one that makes things GROW. It's our job to CONSTRUCT healthy habits.
You cannot grow CLOSER TO GOD if you don't spend TIME WITH HIM.
Do you want God more than ANYTHING ELSE?
Key Verses: Matthew 13:18-23
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 145
1st Service: 73 (62 students, 11 leaders)
2nd Service: 83 (71 students, 12 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - August 16th
Message - "ELEMENTAL - construct..." by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What are most looking forward to about starting school? What are you not looking forward to?"
"Was there a time that you felt particularly close to God? If so, what do you think caused you to feel that way?"
Key Points:
God is the one that makes things GROW. It's our job to CONSTRUCT healthy habits.
You cannot grow CLOSER TO GOD if you don't spend TIME WITH HIM.
Do you want God more than ANYTHING ELSE?
Key Verses: Matthew 13:18-23
Worship led by: Alex Wolfe and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 76 (67 students, 9 leaders)

Life Groups Sign Ups Begin This Weekend!!

This coming weekend, August 16th, your student will be able to sign up to be in a Life Group. This is a very important step in their spiritual journey!

Our goal is to create environments where students begin to "See and God sees, and Love as God loves." We do this through helping students build purposeful relationships, experience God for themselves and engage in opportunities to be actively involved in the cause of Christ by serving others. Each week in their Middle School or High School environments students will experience fun games, great food, rocking worship, a challenging talk, and most importantly a meaningful connection in a Life Group with other students their age and caring adult leaders.

Life Group is the environment where students can connect with other peers and a caring adult in our to process what God is doing in their lives and what they are learning. This is where their faith becomes their own and they can ask questions and build intimate relationships with others. Our program is changing so that Life Groups will no longer be on Wednesday evenings, but will now be an integrated part of your student's Sunday experience. This is to ease the schedule of your family, as well as enable leaders to have more time to focus on the students in their group, hopefully creating an even better environment for life change!

To get the most out of this environment, in it more important than ever for your student to consistently attend the same service, every week. So, for example, if you typically come to the 9:00am service, your Jr. High student will be placed in a Life Group with student their same grade and gender within The Spark for that service. If one week they attend the 10:30am service, they will not be able to be in a Life Group, instead they will have to participate in the "On Deck" group. There is only one service time for 4ORTY 2WO.

With that in mind, we hope that over the next few days, you will discuss with your student the goal of Life Groups as discussed above, and express your desire for him or her to sign up for a group. They can sign up this weekend and following weekends at The Spark or 4ORTY 2WO, or you can sign them up at the Habit Shack in The Student Zone during any of our weekend services. We hope to have sign ups available online as well in the very near future. Look for more information regarding that on this website.

Looking forward to having your student involved in Life Groups this year!!

Vitals - August 9th

The Spark (Jr. High) - August 9th
Message - "ELEMENTAL - merge..." by Katie
Key Points:
God never intended us to follow Jesus ALONE.
The purpose of MERGING in community is LIFE CHANGE.
Our RELATIONSHIP with other people reflect my relationship with GOD.
Key Verses: Ephesians 4:21-24, John 15:12-13
Worship led by: Justin Willis and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 107
1st Service: 44 (34 students, 10 leaders)
2nd Service: 73 (62 students, 11 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - August 9th
Message - "ELEMENTAL - merge..." by Katie
Discussion Questions:
"What is something that you have experienced that has changed how you live?"
"When was the last time that you experienced conflict with a friend? How do you handle it?"
Key Points:
God never intended us to follow Jesus ALONE.
The purpose of MERGING in community is LIFE CHANGE.
Our RELATIONSHIP with other people reflect my relationship with GOD.
Key Verses: Ephesians 4:21-24, John 15:12-13
Worship led by: Alex Wolfe and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 57 (49 students, 8 leaders)

Vitals - August 2nd

The Spark (Jr. High) - August 2nd
Message - "ELEMENTAL - enter" by Kurt
Key Points:
When you start to FOLLOW Jesus, you ENTER a new life.
People can argue with BELIEF. No one can argue with your EXPERIENCE.
Jesus has called ME to INVEST in my friends, and INVITE them to follow Him.
Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Acts 4:18-20
Worship led by: Alex Wolfe and The Spark Band
Attendance:
Total: 97
1st Service: 40 (31 students, 9 leaders)
2nd Service: 67 (57 students, 10 leaders)

4ORTY 2WO (High School) - August 2nd
Message - "ELEMENTAL - enter" by Kurt
Discussion Questions:
"What was the last thing that happened to you that was so exciting that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about it?"
"Why do you think that people decide to start following Jesus?"
Key Points:
When you start to FOLLOW Jesus, you ENTER a new life.
People can argue with BELIEF. No one can argue with your EXPERIENCE.
Jesus has called ME to INVEST in my friends, and INVITE them to follow Him.
Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Acts 4:18-20
Worship led by: Alex Wolfe and the 4ORTY 2WO Band
Attendance: 57 (49 students, 8 leaders)