So… it happened again. David was helping illustrate how safe and secure we are because of the Holy Spirit.
We also had fun creating fruit snack and toothpick mountains.
IN THE WORD THIS WEEK:
James – Faith That Endure: In lesson #3 of our church-wide study in James, we studied James 2:1-13. We learned how God wants us to treat others, especially those who are different from ourselves. We also examined the Biblical terms “favoritism” and the “Royal Law”.
For Discussion:
- What are some areas our church needs to be cautious about not showing favoritism?
- Would an outsider (someone looking/acting very different from most of us) describe us as loving, welcoming, and accepting, or would they think we play favorites with only those like us?)
Wednesday Youth Group: In our last week of “Tethered: Climbing in Security” we studied how the Holy Spirit can be our source of peace in even the most challenging situations. We were challenged to be peacemakers. We talked about practical ways to make every effort to live at peace with everyone in our lives.
For Discussion:
- When you face a conflict, how are you naturally inclined to handle it?
- How do you make peace with your family members when there is conflict?
- What is one thing you can do this week to purposefully be a peacemaker in your relationships?
UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFO:
10/25 Fall Family Festival – Teens are needed to help run games, pass out candy, and have a blast serving together. Signup in the Youth Center.
10/29 GLOW! – This is not your average Game Night! Invite your friends and join us for an evening filled with glow-in-the-dark games. 6:00-8:30pm.
10/31 Cans for Good – We’re turning trick-or-treating into an opportunity to feed the hungry. Teens and kids are encouraged to collect non-perishable food items throughout their neighborhoods. Food drop-off and sorting will be in the Youth Center on Friday, October 31 from 8-10 pm.
11/14 Word of Life Reverb – Tickets are now on sale for this high energy night of extreme fun. We’ll begin with a Cleveland Monster’s hockey game, followed by an amped 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, so be sure to Invite Your Friends! Sign-up here.
Christian College Tour – Upperclassmen, we’re going on a road trip! Our tour will feature 5 schools and go from 4 pm on Wednesday, November 19, through 10 pm on Friday, November 21, 2014. The cost of the entire trip is only $50. Signup by November 12. Sign-up here. We are planning to visit:
- Malone University
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- Cedarville University
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Taylor University
CLE2014 Mission Team Thanksgiving Reunion – We’ll enjoy good food, board games, Wii, watch the football game, look at pictures from the trip, and basically hang out. It’s all happening Sunday, November 23, at 2 pm at the Minnicks’. (MAP). Mark your calendars now and RSVP ASAP!
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