Registration is closed. Grade 7-8 event.
NOVEMBER 20th 6-9:30 (drop off and pick up at Our Saviour
November 8, 2009
Come pack shoeboxes!!! Sign up is required. Space is limited.
Minimum age: 14
Wear close toed shoes
December 4th, 6-:15-10pm (meet and pick up at the church)
Max 12 students, 3 leaders
Sign up required!!!
Consent for 2009 2010 Student (you only need to fill out one consent form in the 2009/2010 school year)
October 28, 2009
Self-Control Week: Letting It Go
“He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” (Proverbs 17:9)
How powerful is the period on the end of this sentence? “I forgive you.” Your answer to that question will have buckets-full to do with the quality of your relationships for the rest of your life. Someone did wrong to you and it lead to a fight. You both agree they were wrong. They say “sorry.” You say, “It’s okay; I forgive you.” And it’s done forever, right? Well, not always. It takes a lot of self-control to let it stay finished, especially when the next fight comes around.
Today’s passage says love grows out of our ability to “cover over” an offense by letting it stay finished, by practicing powerful forgiveness, by keeping the vault closed. Friendships can break when the period at the end of “I forgive you.” doesn’t do its job.
Think: Why do you think even good friends sometimes have trouble not bringing up past hurts and sins again and again? Have you ever lost a friend because one or the other of you couldn’t let something go?
Pray: Ask God to help you to promote love in your friendships by covering over offenses with forgiveness and mercy when it is wise to do so.
Do: Pay attention this week for anyone who brings up offenses in a way that damages relationships.
(Used with permission from Youth Specialties.)
October 23, 2009
A little ‘Kermit’ from Sesame ‘Street’ days.
I think we all feel this way once in a while. We kinda want to be someone else.
THINK- But God created every one of us for a purpose- and most of us dont know what that is quite yet.
DO- Imagine that God is sitting next to you as you drift off to sleep tonight. In what ways do you feel like your life is not ‘easy’? What would God say to you?
October 14, 2009
It was a close race between the REGURGITATED PICKLES and the TECHNICOLOURED CAT MUNCHERS. But TCM took home the prize… bragging rights. Check out some nastiness below.
Sydney and Kevin chugging warm, chunky buttermilk. Yum…
Michael and Phillip playing Russian Roulette with eggs. Will it be hard boiled or raw?
October 6, 2009
7-9pm this Friday. Bring friends!
This could get messy…
October 2, 2009
HUGE Thank You! It was a great night of service! (The CRAVE cupcakes didnt hurt, either.)
October 1, 2009
Over the next few months in Girl Talk, we will spend time hearing about the ‘faith stories’ of women in our congregation. Some of the people we hear from will be grandmas, others will be newly married wives, and others who fall in between. Our goal is to put together a video in December that shows us sharing our stories. Our faith is like a hundred puzzle pieces that come toghether to make us who we are- the good, the bad and the ugly. How do you share your story? Here are a few suggestions that might help get you thinking.
The 5 S’s
- A Story- a personal story about your past. It can be funny, sad or inspirational.
- A Song- is there a song that defines part of your faith or character?
- A Symbol- can you think of a movie, quote, piece of art or book that you can relate to?
- A Sacrifice- what have you had to sacrifice to become a Jesus-follower?
- A Scripture- God speaks to us through scripture- what is he saying to you?
