May 1, 2006
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Video of the Week
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
HS BEACH RETREAT
If you are one of the 37 people going with us this weekend....here is what you need to know!
•We leave the church at 5:00 PM on Friday. (Please eat dinner before you arrive.)
•We return to the church at 3:30 PM on Sunday.
• Please bring with you: Sleeping bag, pillow, plenty of clothes (including night game clothes), toiletries, towel, flashlight, Bible, and pen.
• Please leave at home: CD's, CD players, heaphones, ipods, MP3 players, gameboys, Xbox's, etc.
It's going to be an awesome time!
JH HIGH RIOT
Hey Middle Schoolers the RIOT is coming! May 19-20 is the dates. Corban College in Salem is the place. Be sure to pick up a registration form this week. The cost is now $65 and is due no later than This Sunday, May 7. Please note, this is an earlier date that previously published.
Check out these links to see who you will see at this year's RIOT.
Craig & Jake LIVE
Dave the Horn Guy
This year's worship band will be Not Us feature our own Aaron Geist on guitar!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
If you asked the president of a large company for a one-word definition of leadership, she might describe it as enthusiasm, drive, power, presence, or competence. These words are often associated with the world's view of leadership.
But if you investigate Jesus' leadership requirements for his closest followers, you'll see that only one word makes it to the top of his list. It's not an attractive word. Ready? Drum roll, please...Jesus asked his leaders to... serve. Serve! (Go ahead and re-read it-I'll wait.)
Is it safe to assume that right now you're not too sure you want to be a leader if that's what leaders do? I understand--it's quite shocking at first. But if you want to follow the lead of Jesus, you'll find the primary objective of a biblical leader is to serve. Carefully read this verse to understand how Jesus wants his closest followers to act:
You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them. But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant... (Matthew 20:25-26, NLT)
Jesus' selection of leaders could be considered either insane or ingenious. But since he was God in the flesh, let's assume his leadership judgment fits in the latter category. The first 12 men he chose to lead with him included five fishermen, a tax collector, and six others whose occupations are a complete mystery. Sometimes we wonder why Jesus chose these men instead of those who were already seen as leaders. Whatever the reason, the greatest leader ever to live chose ordinary guys to lead with him.
Clearly, Jesus connected serving to leading. He deepened the definition of leadership when he described himself as a servant rather than a king:
"For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28, NLT).
Jesus didn't just speak about serving; he modeled it. He put the needs of others first and placed himself in positions where serving was necessary. Ultimately, this posture of servanthood led him to the cross--to serve the needs of humanity. He served without reservation, and the greatest act of servanthood was also the greatest act of leadership our world has ever seen.
Think about that for a moment. Jesus. God in the flesh. All-powerful, all-knowing, all God, and yet, all servant--to everyone! He served the down and out, the sinner, the outcast, the lonely, and the poor. Leader? Yes. Servant? Absolutely! As Jesus served, he created and led a movement with the potential to influence others! Given Jesus' actions, my definition of leadership would include two key words: serve and influence. Jesus did both. That's leadership!
If you want to be a leader--not just a student leader, but a Christian leader--you must learn to lead like Jesus. How? By serving others. When you serve others, you'll have the opportunity not only to lead, but also to change the image of leadership in your church, in your youth group, in your family, and in your school.
So instead of viewing a leadership role as a chance to exert power and voice your opinions, view it as an opportunity to serve. When you do, you'll succeed at leadership, and you'll grow to be more like Jesus.
Taken from "Help! I'm a Student Leader!" by Doug Fields, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Monopoly.com
The official site of Monopoly
~ Stuff on My Cat
Love cats? Love stuff? You'll love this site
4. BIRTHDAYS
One birthday this week....Kelly Hurst! We wish you the BEST Kelly!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Don't mess with the Trunk Monkey...
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Clinophobia is the fear of going to bed or falling asleep.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Good leaders must first become good servants."
- Robert Greenleaf
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way."
- John Maxwell
===========our|sponsor===========
LEARN TO LEAD
If you are a student leader, you are for a reason. You may be afraid or overwhelmed, or you may feel privileged and a little arrogant-but the tools in this book will help you get the most of your time as a leader. In "Help! I'm a Student Leader!" you'll learn how Jesus led others, how to deepen your own faith by serving others, tips on balancing your schedule, how to become and encourager, and more.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
The decision is maybe and that's final!
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Video of the Week
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
HS BEACH RETREAT
If you are one of the 37 people going with us this weekend....here is what you need to know!
•We leave the church at 5:00 PM on Friday. (Please eat dinner before you arrive.)
•We return to the church at 3:30 PM on Sunday.
• Please bring with you: Sleeping bag, pillow, plenty of clothes (including night game clothes), toiletries, towel, flashlight, Bible, and pen.
• Please leave at home: CD's, CD players, heaphones, ipods, MP3 players, gameboys, Xbox's, etc.
It's going to be an awesome time!
JH HIGH RIOT
Hey Middle Schoolers the RIOT is coming! May 19-20 is the dates. Corban College in Salem is the place. Be sure to pick up a registration form this week. The cost is now $65 and is due no later than This Sunday, May 7. Please note, this is an earlier date that previously published.
Check out these links to see who you will see at this year's RIOT.
Craig & Jake LIVE
Dave the Horn Guy
This year's worship band will be Not Us feature our own Aaron Geist on guitar!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
If you asked the president of a large company for a one-word definition of leadership, she might describe it as enthusiasm, drive, power, presence, or competence. These words are often associated with the world's view of leadership.
But if you investigate Jesus' leadership requirements for his closest followers, you'll see that only one word makes it to the top of his list. It's not an attractive word. Ready? Drum roll, please...Jesus asked his leaders to... serve. Serve! (Go ahead and re-read it-I'll wait.)
Is it safe to assume that right now you're not too sure you want to be a leader if that's what leaders do? I understand--it's quite shocking at first. But if you want to follow the lead of Jesus, you'll find the primary objective of a biblical leader is to serve. Carefully read this verse to understand how Jesus wants his closest followers to act:
You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them. But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant... (Matthew 20:25-26, NLT)
Jesus' selection of leaders could be considered either insane or ingenious. But since he was God in the flesh, let's assume his leadership judgment fits in the latter category. The first 12 men he chose to lead with him included five fishermen, a tax collector, and six others whose occupations are a complete mystery. Sometimes we wonder why Jesus chose these men instead of those who were already seen as leaders. Whatever the reason, the greatest leader ever to live chose ordinary guys to lead with him.
Clearly, Jesus connected serving to leading. He deepened the definition of leadership when he described himself as a servant rather than a king:
"For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28, NLT).
Jesus didn't just speak about serving; he modeled it. He put the needs of others first and placed himself in positions where serving was necessary. Ultimately, this posture of servanthood led him to the cross--to serve the needs of humanity. He served without reservation, and the greatest act of servanthood was also the greatest act of leadership our world has ever seen.
Think about that for a moment. Jesus. God in the flesh. All-powerful, all-knowing, all God, and yet, all servant--to everyone! He served the down and out, the sinner, the outcast, the lonely, and the poor. Leader? Yes. Servant? Absolutely! As Jesus served, he created and led a movement with the potential to influence others! Given Jesus' actions, my definition of leadership would include two key words: serve and influence. Jesus did both. That's leadership!
If you want to be a leader--not just a student leader, but a Christian leader--you must learn to lead like Jesus. How? By serving others. When you serve others, you'll have the opportunity not only to lead, but also to change the image of leadership in your church, in your youth group, in your family, and in your school.
So instead of viewing a leadership role as a chance to exert power and voice your opinions, view it as an opportunity to serve. When you do, you'll succeed at leadership, and you'll grow to be more like Jesus.
Taken from "Help! I'm a Student Leader!" by Doug Fields, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Monopoly.com
The official site of Monopoly
~ Stuff on My Cat
Love cats? Love stuff? You'll love this site
4. BIRTHDAYS
One birthday this week....Kelly Hurst! We wish you the BEST Kelly!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Don't mess with the Trunk Monkey...
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Clinophobia is the fear of going to bed or falling asleep.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Good leaders must first become good servants."
- Robert Greenleaf
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way."
- John Maxwell
===========our|sponsor===========
LEARN TO LEAD
If you are a student leader, you are for a reason. You may be afraid or overwhelmed, or you may feel privileged and a little arrogant-but the tools in this book will help you get the most of your time as a leader. In "Help! I'm a Student Leader!" you'll learn how Jesus led others, how to deepen your own faith by serving others, tips on balancing your schedule, how to become and encourager, and more.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
The decision is maybe and that's final!
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
