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weekly wrap-up 2.28.10

// March 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // bible, events, fun

We were finally back for a typical program.  its been a crazy month or so.  Bryan had a great messy game chocolate marshmallow to open us up.  so the FUN FACTOR was excellent.  our two willing volunteers, dan and morgan took it all in stride.

Lesson Topic: it was good to be back in small groups and walking through our theme Finders Keepers: a focus on three stories Jesus told (Luke 15) to help us understand his passion for restoring our broken relationship with God – the lost sheep-the lost coin and the lost son.

We talked about how Jesus used parables as a powerful teaching strategy to communicate spiritual truths. In these three stories, Jesus revealed his compassion for those who are separated from God because of their sin (the lost), and showing the lengths he goes to in order to find them, and the joy he experiences when they’re found. We also talked about what it means to repent, and how God is always available to forgive and restore.

Here are some questions that reflect the discussion in our small group session:
Jesus was telling these parables to help us understand God’s heart those people who are still “lost” to him—how is your heart toward “lost” people similar to or different from God’s heart toward them? If someone has sought forgiveness for the same thing 500 times, did that person really repent?

What do you think?

How can you help a new Christian grow spiritually and develop a stronger friendship with Jesus?

We wrapped up the night with this video to help drive home the point  of living out this mission of compassion with Jesus.

Attendance: We had a few new faces.

Volunteer Involvement: we were missing a few….Small group leaders shared that they all had a great time. Really good conversation.

OK-GO – This Too Shall Pass – cool…cool!

// March 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // events

LG-Text Ed…every parent should see this.

// February 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // application, news

Texting is the “essential” tool of any teenager.  Given that reality parents need to have as much information as they can on this new medium.  LG has created a very useful website to help educate us all.  You can visit the website here.

Dork Anthem…yep…

// February 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // fun

a tribute to some of us…

ht mark matlock

snow camp 10…yep! yep!

// February 21st, 2010 // No Comments » // events

healing 4 haiti – come together now

// February 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Jesus, Music, hope, missions

Music City Unites For Haiti (Various Artists), the song “Come Together Now” was written by Michael W. Smith, David Mullen, and Cindy Morgan. All proceeds from the single will go to designated charity and relief work through Samaritan’s Purse and American Red Cross. more info here

Come Together Now – Music City Unites For Haiti from Provident Label Group on Vimeo.

YMATH – Schmoyer – Video Blog:Day 3

// February 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // missions

Here’s another video post from our pal tim schmoyer who was part of the youth ministry advance team:haiti.

the season of lent…bread for the Journey

// February 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // devotion

wednesday. 2.17.10  begins the season of lent.  it is a  journey that many pilgrims have followed for centuries.  here is a useful online tool to help you prepare as we journey to Jerusalem.  click here for today.  there is a link in the right margin to use in the coming days.

click above to begin devotion

YMATH – Day 3 – the Spirit

// February 15th, 2010 // No Comments » // events

amazing stories continue as the Youth Ministry Advance Team: Haiti Seth Barnes, director of Adventures in Mission, posted an equally amazing video on his blog yesterdday…

But here in Haiti, I’m seeing the kingdom come. The Spirit is not just falling, he’s going viral and spilling out into every street corner.
We drove to meet a pastor and found the road blocked. Ahead in the middle of the street a band was playing and hundreds of people were dancing. We stopped and our gang piled out of the van. It wasn’t any one church – it was just a bunch of people celebrating the kingdom coming to Haiti through their dance.

Our youth pastors dove in and joined with them – twirling and singing with the masses.  Coming back they raved, “Wow – that was awesome! It was a moment of pure spiritual joy.”  We drove through the city streets and came to a complete halt as a huge parade of people blocked our way. They were carrying signs, “Jesus for Haiti. Haiti for Jesus.” They were singing. They were chanting. They were marching and dancing. A truck loaded with speakers blared out praises.

keep praying for the team.  right now they’re trying to find relief supplies for a tent city they stumble upon yesterday.  some 5,000 folks + who apparently haven’t gotten any supplies since the disaster struck.

Please help us! A village cries out. #ymath #Haiti

YMATH – Day 1

// February 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // events

some youth ministry friends have headed off on a 7 day trip – youth ministry advance team:haiti their purpose is to get stretched themselves into a larger adventure that God has invited them (and us as we watch) into and to plan out how future teams of youth and adults can minister to the people of Haiti. they left the USA yesterday and overnighted in santa domingo.  (crazy fact…santa domingo is an hour ahead of us…what time zone is that?).  please PRAY for these soliders for the Kingdom.  you can follow them on facebook and on twitter at @ymath.