Happy New Year! I’m excited to kick this calendar year off with big with our Hunger and Thirst Games Winter Retreat, January 17-19. It’s hard to believe, it’s next weekend already. If you haven’t signed your teen up yet, please do so ASAP. Sunday is the last day to signup. You can register here.
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IN THE WORD THIS WEEK:
Sunday School: This past Sunday we began a 3 part series entitled, “Pray, Fast, Give”. This is designed to tie in with our church-wide week of prayer and fasting. We’re examining Christ’s instructions on these three spiritual disciplines from Matthew 6. This coming Sunday we will focus on fasting.
Wednesday Youth Group: Tonight we kicked off a 3 part series, “Trendsetter”. We’re taking a look at Jesus Christ, as He ha set the pattern for us to live by.
UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFO:
Winter Retreat: Jr. and Sr. highers are invited and encouraged to join us for an amazing retreat on January 17-19, 2014. We’ll getaway to Stony Glen and focus on (re)igniting a passion for Christ. It’s a great time to connect with new and old friends while enjoying great food, exciting activities, power worship , and meaningful time in God’s Word. Sign-up and information are online at www.oneeightyone.org.
Paid Summer Internship 2014: Please contact me if you know of someone you think might be a good fit to work with our children and youth this coming summer. We have 2 paid positions available. You can find more information to pass along to them here.
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