Sunday School: This past week we began the church-wide study, “Radical”.- Lesson 1: Someone Worth Losing Everything For (Luke 14:25-33). Jesus calls us to give up everything and follow Him.
- Our main points were:
- Following Christ requires complete devotion (Luke 14:25–27).
- Following Christ requires counting the cost (Luke 14:28–32).
- Following Christ requires radical abandonment (Luke 14:33).
Wednesday Youth Group: This week we began a new 4 week mini-series: “Bulls Eye – A Narrowed Focus on Christ”. We will zero in on how we can make Christ the central focus of our lives.
Lesson 1 of 4 – “Jesus Beat the Odds” We examined the accuracy of OT messianic prophecies, saw how they were fulfilled in the NT, and were challenged to trust God more fully.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 7:14
Follow-Up Discussion: (use these to talk with your teen about what they’re learning)
- Why is it so important to know that God’s prophecies are always accurately fulfilled?
- Understanding that Jesus came to earth knowing what would happen to Him, how can you show thankfulness this week?
- Since nothing is impossible for God, in what ways do you need the God of the impossible to help you right now?
IMPORTANT INFO:
Youth Band: Our youth band leads worship in Youth Group most Wednesday evenings. If your teen is interested in trying out, have them join us for rehearsal on Wednesday evening, at 6 pm in the Sr. High room.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Word of Life Superbowl Outreach: Overnight, Friday, November 8, 2013
- This is a high-energy night of extreme fun. We’ll begin with a Cleveland Monster’s hockey game, followed by an intense youth rally with games and activities on the ice, raffles, and prizes. We’ll spend the rest of the night with a pizza party, hours of bowling, and hours of games and inflatables at CSU’s athletic center. The highlight of the evening is a powerful Gospel presentation following the hockey game. Invite your friends!
- We’re meeting @ PHBC at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 8, and returning to PHBC at 5:30 am on Saturday, November 9.Tickets are available for $44. Make sure you signup and get the required forms from the Youth Center or from www.oneeightyone.org.
Cans for Good – October 31: Instead of collecting Halloween candy, we’re collecting nonperishable food items for local food pantries and our community Thanksgiving dinner. It’s simple: pass out flyers (available in the youth center) to your neighbors, letting them know about this fantastic opportunity to help the needy. Then on October 31, simply go back through your neighborhood and collect as many nonperishable food items as you can. Finally, bring them back to the youth center. Prizes will be awarded to the best collectors!
SLAM Team Retreat – November 1-2: Our Student Leadership and Ministry Team will get away to Stony Glen on November 1–2. We will spend time bonding, team building, studying Scripture, and making memories. The cost for this retreat is $35. Sign up at www.oneeightyone.org.
Christian College Tour – November 13-15: Upperclassmen, here’s your chance to check out 5 Christian colleges and universities. We’re leaving right after school on Wednesday, November 13 and returning late on Friday, November 15. We’re visiting Malone University, Grove City College, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Cedarville University, and Ashland University. The cost for this trip is only $50. Check out www.oneeightyone.org for more information and to sign up.
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