Thursday, January 20, 2011
Mission Trip Anyone for This Summer?
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
GodView: Distorted
Listed below the summary of what we talked about tonight is a “parent cue” to help you dialog with your child about the session. The question is intended not just to be asked by you, but to be responded to by BOTH of you. Use this opportunity to find out what God is teaching your child, and allow your child to see what God is teaching you as well.
Session Two: Distorted
Many of us have a distorted Godview because we think God’s primary goal is either for us to be good or for us to be happy. While there may be some truth in those statements, if we see those as His primary goals, then we walk through life with remarkable–and self-made–expectations. Then, when those expectations aren’t met, our faith is shattered and destroyed. This week, we want students to see that following God is bigger than our expectations. Following God requires surrendering control.
Session Two Parent Cue: When you think about the things you pray for or about, or the verses you hang on to, or even the way you perceive God, are those all based on your own personal happiness? How would our prayers and likes look different if we were more concerned about surrendering control?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Feedback Needed: Friday Night Activities & Creation
I trust that you’re enjoying the day off from school … here are a few things that I wanted to touch base with you on:
1. GUYS NIGHT & GIRLS NIGHT: This Friday night from 6-10 pm we are holding two activities for students. One for the girls and one for the guys. The guys will be meeting at Ryan Harris’ home and the girls will be meeting at Staci Adams home. Both events will include dinner and some fun activities for everyone to enjoy for the evening. If you plan to come to either of these gatherings please respond to this email and let us know. (If you need directions we can get them to you then- Ryan lives close to Arooga’s on 22 and Staci lives near CD High School.)
2. CREATION FESTIVAL: In the next few weeks it will be time to get in our order for tickets to the Creation Festival this summer. The dates for the event are June 6/29-7/2. If you’re not sure what the Creation Festival is you can click here … but here’s my request for feedback … could you let me know if you have interest in going this summer to this event? Also, could you please let me know if you have gone in the past and you know that you will not be attending this summer? This kind of feedback will us in planning for the trip at this time.
That’s all for now … enjoy the snow … and we’ll see everyone tomorrow night at the Shire … I encourage you to invite your friends to come along with you … we’ll have a good time!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
GodView: Microscopic
Listed below is the summary of what we talked about tonight. This “parent cue” is designed to help you dialog with your child about the session. The question is intended not just to be asked by you, but to be responded to by BOTH of you. Use this opportunity to find out what God is teaching your child, and allow your child to see what God is teaching you as well.
Session One: Microscopic
No matter who we are, we all have a Godview. And the way we think about God affects how we interact with our world. Many people struggle because they have a negative or distorted view of God. This first week, we took a look at the life of one of Jesus’ closest followers who struggled for the very same reason. In the end, we want to challenge students to begin to see how their view of God shapes the way they live.
Session One Parent Cue: Both of you grab a piece of paper, and take three minutes to write down all the things that come to mind when you hear the word “God.” Both of you be honest, and don’t just write the words that you think you should. There’s no grade for this.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT IN JANUARY: GODVIEW
Here is an overview of what we’re going to be talking about throughout the rest of the month of January.
Series Overview
What comes to mind when you think about God? Who do you believe God is? How do you believe God interacts with you personally and with your world? These are questions we are going to be addressing over the next 3-4 weeks. You see, every one of us has a Godview whether we think about it or not. For many of us, it’s just a vague impression formed when we were younger. For some, it’s an image of Someone against whom we have a strong resistance. For others, God is personal and mysterious, offering an adventure to anyone ready to pursue a relationship with Him. While we can never really know everything about God—because He’s that big and that mysterious—the things we can learn about Him shape the way we respond to whatever life brings. That’s why author A.W. Tozer said, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A New Study on Sunday Mornings
This Sunday, the middle and senior high school students will begin a new study on Character. This is a combined class that starts weekly at 9 am and will meet across the hall from the Shire. Here's a summary of what this study will focus on:
"The Old Testament is full of amazing stories about remarkable people. From the very beginning, God has been at work in people’s lives, whether kings, prophets, judges or ordinary individuals. By looking at how God worked in their lives, we see God’s character, His love and provision, His judgment and discipline, and His redemptive plan for humanity.
Character reveals how people of the Old Testament encountered God in amazing ways and their lives were drastically changed. In this study your students will be challenged to see how an encounter with God will change their lives forever."
Here We Go!
Tonight's the first meeting of 2011 and we're kicking off an event so don't miss out on hearing all the details!
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