May 9, 2006
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
HS Beach Retreat
We had an incredible weekend! We played hard, we worshipped and we heard from God. It was even nice and sunny most of the time!
Click here to see all the pictures.
Good times!!
2W2
High Schoolers be sure to join us this Wednesday night for Second Wednesday Worship. It will be a special night of praising God for all the great things He has done. In preperation for the night read Psalm 136 and begin to think of all He has done in your life. Come prepared to share them on Wednesday night. We may even include your thoughts of worship in next week's Newsletter.
Pancake Breakfast/Car Wash Fundraiser
This Saturday is the day. If you have signed up to be a part of this fundraiser please be sure to be with us this Wednesay evening for an important planning meeting. We will meet in the Ministry Center at 6:00.
The breakfast/car wash will be from 9:00 to Noon on Saturday and all proceeds will be divided amoung those that help as well as 10% being given to the building fund. This is a great opportunity to invest in what God is doing through our church in reaching the community as well as earn money to help pay for different 180 events that are ahead of us.
Misson Porrtland
Middle Schoolers this summer you have a unique opportunity to be a part of a very strategic mission trip. On July 13-15 we as a middle school group will be joining forces with Bridgetown Ministries to minister to the needs of some of Portland's neediest people.
Pick up an registration packet this week and begin praying and asking God if He would have you be a part of this important outreach.
The cost of the trip is only $90 and must be turned in with all registration materials by June 25.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Since Jesus isn't here in the flesh, He's depending on us to be His hands, feet, arms, ears. Are you using your hands, feet, arms and ears to bring glory to Him? What about the rest of you? Are your eyes seeing people as Jesus sees them? Does your mouth speak words of encouragement as Jesus would? Is your voice singing praises to His name? Are you going the extra mile for someone who needs you?
Jesus always loved. He calls you to do the same. When your friends are hurting, love them. When Juli battles an eating disorder, love her. When Brooke shares that she's been abused, love her. When Geoff confides that his parents are splitting, be Jesus to him. Austin tells you that his mother is dying of cancer. He doesn't need a bunch of philosophical words from you--He needs you to reflect the love of Jesus to him.
Sometimes Jesus loved with "tough love." In other words, He never made excuses for people's sin. He never said, "Well, that's okay. You didn't mean to." He allowed people to feel guilty for the disobedience in their lives, but He continued to love them.
You do the same. And when your friends are battling deep scars, don't allow them to make excuses. Love them like Jesus would. Sometimes that means giving a hug. Sometimes it means telling them something they don't want to hear, like: "I'll be here for you, but you've got to go ask him to forgive you." Or "I'll go with you, but you really need to see a counselor."
Being Jesus to your friends may not be easy, because Jesus didn't always do the popular thing--He always did the right thing. And sometimes doing what's right may cost you some friends.
Being Jesus means being willing to be a servant. Jesus told His disciples to serve--wash each other's feet. And to set the example, He knelt before them and washed their feet. Imagine! The creator of the universe washing feet! (See John 13:1-17 for the whole story.)
Washing feet can get stinky. It's uncomfortable. It's not easy. But it's right. I had taken a group of teens on a missions trip to South America. During the middle of the trip, I gave a devotion on how Jesus has called us to be servants. I called someone up front and knelt in front of him and washed his feet. Then we divided into small groups and began to wash each other's feet.
One group went left the room and went outside for more privacy. As they were washing each other's feet, a national military man walked by.Without hardly thinking, Jarod politely stopped him and motioned for the officer to sit on the ground with them.
A couple of teens from the group gently untied the man's shoes. One of the girls picked up his feet and placed them in the basin of water. Jarod began washing. Calvin grabbed the towel and tenderly dried the officer's feet.
One by one, they began sharing the difference Christ had made in their lives. When they had finished, the military officer was asking how he could know Jesus like they did. He prayed and surrendered his life to Jesus.
Why? Because a great evangelist had come to town? No. Because of a dazzling Christian concert with flashing lights and smoke machines? No. Simply because a group of teens were determined to reach out and be Jesus to him.
God isn't asking you to be flashy. He may or may not provide you with a stage or a microphone. But He is calling you to serve. To reach out. To be His hands to those around you. To be Him to a lost and dying world.
Will you do it? Even when it's tough? When you're wanting to help your friends come out on top of their problems, the very best thing you can do is to be Jesus to them.
Taken from "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2004, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Winners of the "I Look Like My Dog" contest
Very funny!
4. BIRTHDAYS
BIG Birthday Wishes go out to 4 different people this week! HAPPY birthday to Suzanne Smallen, Michelle Cook, Kaela Jenison, and Becca Farquhar. We hope you girls all have GREAT birthdays. You are loved and appreciated!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable."
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful; but I never read in either of them: "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden."
- St. Augustine
"When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares."
- Henri Nouwen
===========our|sponsor===========
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR HURTING FRIENDS?
When a friend is hurting, all you want to do is help. But what do you say when your best friend doesn't eat, or her parents are splitting up, or you see the cutting scars on your friend's arms? There's just no script for this stuff.
That's where this book comes in. It's for concerned friends who know that the best way to help is stepping in with love and authentic support. Whether you know someone who is dealing with sexual abuse, drug addiction, or depression, "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" offers practical advice on how you can be a true friend by tapping into the wisdom of the Bible, the heart of Jesus, and the advice of counselors who know what they're talking about.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
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7. PARTING SHOT
Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don't have film.
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
HS Beach Retreat
We had an incredible weekend! We played hard, we worshipped and we heard from God. It was even nice and sunny most of the time!
Click here to see all the pictures.
Good times!!
2W2
High Schoolers be sure to join us this Wednesday night for Second Wednesday Worship. It will be a special night of praising God for all the great things He has done. In preperation for the night read Psalm 136 and begin to think of all He has done in your life. Come prepared to share them on Wednesday night. We may even include your thoughts of worship in next week's Newsletter.
Pancake Breakfast/Car Wash Fundraiser
This Saturday is the day. If you have signed up to be a part of this fundraiser please be sure to be with us this Wednesay evening for an important planning meeting. We will meet in the Ministry Center at 6:00.
The breakfast/car wash will be from 9:00 to Noon on Saturday and all proceeds will be divided amoung those that help as well as 10% being given to the building fund. This is a great opportunity to invest in what God is doing through our church in reaching the community as well as earn money to help pay for different 180 events that are ahead of us.
Misson Porrtland
Middle Schoolers this summer you have a unique opportunity to be a part of a very strategic mission trip. On July 13-15 we as a middle school group will be joining forces with Bridgetown Ministries to minister to the needs of some of Portland's neediest people.
Pick up an registration packet this week and begin praying and asking God if He would have you be a part of this important outreach.
The cost of the trip is only $90 and must be turned in with all registration materials by June 25.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Since Jesus isn't here in the flesh, He's depending on us to be His hands, feet, arms, ears. Are you using your hands, feet, arms and ears to bring glory to Him? What about the rest of you? Are your eyes seeing people as Jesus sees them? Does your mouth speak words of encouragement as Jesus would? Is your voice singing praises to His name? Are you going the extra mile for someone who needs you?
Jesus always loved. He calls you to do the same. When your friends are hurting, love them. When Juli battles an eating disorder, love her. When Brooke shares that she's been abused, love her. When Geoff confides that his parents are splitting, be Jesus to him. Austin tells you that his mother is dying of cancer. He doesn't need a bunch of philosophical words from you--He needs you to reflect the love of Jesus to him.
Sometimes Jesus loved with "tough love." In other words, He never made excuses for people's sin. He never said, "Well, that's okay. You didn't mean to." He allowed people to feel guilty for the disobedience in their lives, but He continued to love them.
You do the same. And when your friends are battling deep scars, don't allow them to make excuses. Love them like Jesus would. Sometimes that means giving a hug. Sometimes it means telling them something they don't want to hear, like: "I'll be here for you, but you've got to go ask him to forgive you." Or "I'll go with you, but you really need to see a counselor."
Being Jesus to your friends may not be easy, because Jesus didn't always do the popular thing--He always did the right thing. And sometimes doing what's right may cost you some friends.
Being Jesus means being willing to be a servant. Jesus told His disciples to serve--wash each other's feet. And to set the example, He knelt before them and washed their feet. Imagine! The creator of the universe washing feet! (See John 13:1-17 for the whole story.)
Washing feet can get stinky. It's uncomfortable. It's not easy. But it's right. I had taken a group of teens on a missions trip to South America. During the middle of the trip, I gave a devotion on how Jesus has called us to be servants. I called someone up front and knelt in front of him and washed his feet. Then we divided into small groups and began to wash each other's feet.
One group went left the room and went outside for more privacy. As they were washing each other's feet, a national military man walked by.Without hardly thinking, Jarod politely stopped him and motioned for the officer to sit on the ground with them.
A couple of teens from the group gently untied the man's shoes. One of the girls picked up his feet and placed them in the basin of water. Jarod began washing. Calvin grabbed the towel and tenderly dried the officer's feet.
One by one, they began sharing the difference Christ had made in their lives. When they had finished, the military officer was asking how he could know Jesus like they did. He prayed and surrendered his life to Jesus.
Why? Because a great evangelist had come to town? No. Because of a dazzling Christian concert with flashing lights and smoke machines? No. Simply because a group of teens were determined to reach out and be Jesus to him.
God isn't asking you to be flashy. He may or may not provide you with a stage or a microphone. But He is calling you to serve. To reach out. To be His hands to those around you. To be Him to a lost and dying world.
Will you do it? Even when it's tough? When you're wanting to help your friends come out on top of their problems, the very best thing you can do is to be Jesus to them.
Taken from "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2004, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Winners of the "I Look Like My Dog" contest
Very funny!
4. BIRTHDAYS
BIG Birthday Wishes go out to 4 different people this week! HAPPY birthday to Suzanne Smallen, Michelle Cook, Kaela Jenison, and Becca Farquhar. We hope you girls all have GREAT birthdays. You are loved and appreciated!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable."
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful; but I never read in either of them: "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden."
- St. Augustine
"When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares."
- Henri Nouwen
===========our|sponsor===========
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR HURTING FRIENDS?
When a friend is hurting, all you want to do is help. But what do you say when your best friend doesn't eat, or her parents are splitting up, or you see the cutting scars on your friend's arms? There's just no script for this stuff.
That's where this book comes in. It's for concerned friends who know that the best way to help is stepping in with love and authentic support. Whether you know someone who is dealing with sexual abuse, drug addiction, or depression, "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" offers practical advice on how you can be a true friend by tapping into the wisdom of the Bible, the heart of Jesus, and the advice of counselors who know what they're talking about.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT
Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don't have film.
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
