July 18, 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
MS Mission Portland
Our MS mission trip to inner city Portland was a wonderful time! Lives were impacted, both those we ministered to, and ours! We served at Nightstrike, the homless ministry beneath the Burnside Bridge, as well as BTown Kids, a ministry to low income children and families. Thank you to those that prayed!
To see the pictures click here.
BTown Kids Comes to Tigard
Join us tomorrow night as we minister to our neighbors on Gaarde St. Bridgetown Ministries will be bringing their BTown Kids truck and putting on a great program for the kid's in the apartments accross the street from us, including a free BBQ!
We need you to be there to assist the Bridgetown staff in their program as well as loving on the children that come. Please plan to be at the apartments accross from the church at 5:45. We should be done by 8:00.
This will take the place of our regular Wednesday night high school gathering, but is not limited only to high school students. All in the church are welcome to join us!
MS Guys Grub Camp
Hey guys, this Friday is the day you have been waiting for! We head up the Clackamas River at 1:00! Be sure to bring with you everything need for a weekend of camping, along with junk food to share with everyone else. Also be sure to bring with you a good pair of river shoes, shoes you can get wet in the river.
Want to see pictures from last year? Click here!
HS Rafting Trip
What a great day we had on the river last Tuesday! The weather was great and the river was fun, not to mention cold! We had three rafts on the river and loved every minute! To see a slide show of all the pictures that were professionally taken of us at three of the largest rapids click here. If you would like to order any of the pictures you may do so here.
MS Wild Waves
It's never too soon to start thinking about water parks and roller coasters. Tuesday, August 15, we're heading up to Wild Waves for a day of water slides, water rides and awesome roller coasters. Start planning now...the sign-up deadline is This Sunday, July 23. Get your flyer at http://www.180students.com/flyers.
To see pictures of last year's Wild Waves trip click here.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
God is waiting for us when we come together in his name. Scripture tells us we really need the body of Christ. He wants us to experience what it means to be a part of his family. It's when we're together that we receive:
- Equipping from God's Word
- Encouragement from God's people
- Enjoyment of God's presence
When we're together, we get something we can't get when we're alone. We experience the "bigness" of God through fellowship, group celebration, corporate prayer, and seeing needs met. When God's family gathers, it's not to prove to the world Jesus is alive. Seekers and even skeptical unbelievers are always welcome, accepted, and loved, and we should be sensitive to their needs. But reaching others is not the number one reason we have "church."
The number one reason Christians gather as church is to experience God!
The question is not, "Does the world believe in God?" The real question is, "Do Christians really believe he's alive?" Do we believe that where two or more are gathered in his name, he's actually among us? Of course, God is everywhere, but he's not made known or experienced everywhere. His presence should be experienced when Christians come together.
Taken from "Loser's Club" by Jeff Kinley, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Youth Specialties Youth Group Links
Visit the web sites of youth groups around the world
~ Planet Wisdom
4. BIRTHDAYS
HAPPY Birthday wishes this week go out to Kestley Banks! We hope your birthday is a special one Kestley!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Napoleon made his battle plans in a sandbox.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Absolutely nothing will revitalize a discouraged church faster than rediscovering it's purpose."
- Rick Warren
"The Church is the new creation, it is life and joy, it is the sacramental fellowship in which we share the ultimate purpose of God, made real for us now in our hearing the Word and sharing the Sacrament."
- Rowan D. Williams
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BE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE LOSERS CLUB
"Losers Club" is a real-life look at famous Bible figures such as Moses, Solomon, David, Thomas, Rahab, and others. Each vignette reveals people who struggle with weak faith, confusion, and frustration--people very much like you and me! These stories will help you connect with these flawed heroes, find encouragement in their stories, and get inspired by God's love and care for "losers."
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
Check out the Losers Club MySpace:
http://myspace.com/imalosertoo
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7. PARTING SHOT
I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.
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
MS Mission Portland
Our MS mission trip to inner city Portland was a wonderful time! Lives were impacted, both those we ministered to, and ours! We served at Nightstrike, the homless ministry beneath the Burnside Bridge, as well as BTown Kids, a ministry to low income children and families. Thank you to those that prayed!
To see the pictures click here.
BTown Kids Comes to Tigard
Join us tomorrow night as we minister to our neighbors on Gaarde St. Bridgetown Ministries will be bringing their BTown Kids truck and putting on a great program for the kid's in the apartments accross the street from us, including a free BBQ!
We need you to be there to assist the Bridgetown staff in their program as well as loving on the children that come. Please plan to be at the apartments accross from the church at 5:45. We should be done by 8:00.
This will take the place of our regular Wednesday night high school gathering, but is not limited only to high school students. All in the church are welcome to join us!
MS Guys Grub Camp
Hey guys, this Friday is the day you have been waiting for! We head up the Clackamas River at 1:00! Be sure to bring with you everything need for a weekend of camping, along with junk food to share with everyone else. Also be sure to bring with you a good pair of river shoes, shoes you can get wet in the river.
Want to see pictures from last year? Click here!
HS Rafting Trip
What a great day we had on the river last Tuesday! The weather was great and the river was fun, not to mention cold! We had three rafts on the river and loved every minute! To see a slide show of all the pictures that were professionally taken of us at three of the largest rapids click here. If you would like to order any of the pictures you may do so here.
MS Wild Waves
It's never too soon to start thinking about water parks and roller coasters. Tuesday, August 15, we're heading up to Wild Waves for a day of water slides, water rides and awesome roller coasters. Start planning now...the sign-up deadline is This Sunday, July 23. Get your flyer at http://www.180students.com/flyers.
To see pictures of last year's Wild Waves trip click here.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
God is waiting for us when we come together in his name. Scripture tells us we really need the body of Christ. He wants us to experience what it means to be a part of his family. It's when we're together that we receive:
- Equipping from God's Word
- Encouragement from God's people
- Enjoyment of God's presence
When we're together, we get something we can't get when we're alone. We experience the "bigness" of God through fellowship, group celebration, corporate prayer, and seeing needs met. When God's family gathers, it's not to prove to the world Jesus is alive. Seekers and even skeptical unbelievers are always welcome, accepted, and loved, and we should be sensitive to their needs. But reaching others is not the number one reason we have "church."
The number one reason Christians gather as church is to experience God!
The question is not, "Does the world believe in God?" The real question is, "Do Christians really believe he's alive?" Do we believe that where two or more are gathered in his name, he's actually among us? Of course, God is everywhere, but he's not made known or experienced everywhere. His presence should be experienced when Christians come together.
Taken from "Loser's Club" by Jeff Kinley, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Youth Specialties Youth Group Links
Visit the web sites of youth groups around the world
~ Planet Wisdom
4. BIRTHDAYS
HAPPY Birthday wishes this week go out to Kestley Banks! We hope your birthday is a special one Kestley!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Napoleon made his battle plans in a sandbox.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Absolutely nothing will revitalize a discouraged church faster than rediscovering it's purpose."
- Rick Warren
"The Church is the new creation, it is life and joy, it is the sacramental fellowship in which we share the ultimate purpose of God, made real for us now in our hearing the Word and sharing the Sacrament."
- Rowan D. Williams
===========our|sponsor===========
BE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE LOSERS CLUB
"Losers Club" is a real-life look at famous Bible figures such as Moses, Solomon, David, Thomas, Rahab, and others. Each vignette reveals people who struggle with weak faith, confusion, and frustration--people very much like you and me! These stories will help you connect with these flawed heroes, find encouragement in their stories, and get inspired by God's love and care for "losers."
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
Check out the Losers Club MySpace:
http://myspace.com/imalosertoo
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT
I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.
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