November 6, 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
Nightstrike
Join us this Friday night as we hit the streets of Portland to minister to some of the cities most needy people. We will be joining forces with Bridgetown Ministries to minister to the homeless underneath the Burnside Bridge. We will be serving dinner, washing feet, cutting hair, distributing clothing and more. Join us and watch your live change and you allow God to use you to bring about change in the life of another.We plan to leave the church at 6:00 pm and will return at about 12:30 am.
High School Winter Youth Celebration
High Schoolers this is a highlight of our year, and if you have not yet gone, make this the year you do! See last years pictures here.
Winter Youth is held at the Red Lion Inn at Janzen Beach from December 27-30. The early registration cost is $159 if registered by Wednesday, November 15. After that date the costs goes up to $189.
This year's Winter Youth's theme is The Gospel, and will feature, Craig Gross, Something Like Silas, Falling Up, and Dave the Horn Guy.
For more on Winter Youth, visit the official site here.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
BITE #10
Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. (Colossians 1:24)
Paul tells the Colossians that he rejoices in the fact that Christ suffered and died for them. You, too, can rejoice and celebrate the fact that Christ suffered and died for your family and friends. We're grateful for Christ's death, but we also celebrate his resurrection from the dead! He's alive right now! He didn't simply die for your sins; he rose and lives to empower you to live the holy life he calls you to live!
Paul also tells his friends in Colosse that he, too, will suffer in spreading the gospel. Christ never promised us that being a Christian would be easy. When we take the gospel to the world around us, we're unable to avoid suffering.
What are some of the things you find toughest about sharing your faith with others? Which types of suffering have you experienced because of you determination to share the gospel with others? (check all that apply)
___ A. People have made fun of me.
___ B. I've been physically abused.
___ C. I've been jailed.
___ D. People have told lies about me.
___ E. I've been falsely accused.
___ F. I've been sent to the principal's office.
___ G. I've been given detention.
___ H. I've been verbally abused.
___ I. I've been laughed at.
___ J. People have talked behind my back.
___ K. Some people refuse to be my friends.
Take a moment to stop and pray for missionaries--those who have committed their lives to spreading the gospel in other countries. Many of them face daily persecution. Ask God to empower them and guide their steps.
Now take a moment to write out a prayer for Christians living in countries who oppose Christianity. Many of these Christians are taken from their families, beaten, jailed, or even killed. Ask God to strengthen and comfort them. Pray for the persecution to cease.
Taken from "Secret Power to Treasures, Purity, and a Good Complexion", by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
NotePods.com
It's like Cliff's Notes for your iPod.
Passage Magazine
A new Christian magazine just for guys. There's lots of great stuff on their website too.
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've to birthday shout outs this week. BIG BIRTHDAY WISHES go out to Forrest Anderson and Connor O'Brien. We wish you guys the BEST!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
And now a blast from the past...
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Cockroaches are able to withstand up to 15 times the amount of radiation that would affect a human.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe."
- Augustine
"Art is a reflection of God's creativity, an evidence that we are made in the image of God."
- Francis Schaeffer
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This is not a scam. "Secret Power to Treasures, Purity, and Good Complexion" is a look at the book of Colossians that will help you discern what it means to be a Christian. This book can help you sort out all the stuff you hear about other beliefs and figure out what does and doesn't fit with being a follower of Christ. Read it on your own, or with a group of friends!
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
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8. PARTING SHOT
Better to get up late and be wide awake than to get up early and be asleep all day.
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
Nightstrike
Join us this Friday night as we hit the streets of Portland to minister to some of the cities most needy people. We will be joining forces with Bridgetown Ministries to minister to the homeless underneath the Burnside Bridge. We will be serving dinner, washing feet, cutting hair, distributing clothing and more. Join us and watch your live change and you allow God to use you to bring about change in the life of another.We plan to leave the church at 6:00 pm and will return at about 12:30 am.
High School Winter Youth Celebration
High Schoolers this is a highlight of our year, and if you have not yet gone, make this the year you do! See last years pictures here.Winter Youth is held at the Red Lion Inn at Janzen Beach from December 27-30. The early registration cost is $159 if registered by Wednesday, November 15. After that date the costs goes up to $189.
This year's Winter Youth's theme is The Gospel, and will feature, Craig Gross, Something Like Silas, Falling Up, and Dave the Horn Guy.
A scene from last year
For more on Winter Youth, visit the official site here.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
BITE #10
Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. (Colossians 1:24)
Paul tells the Colossians that he rejoices in the fact that Christ suffered and died for them. You, too, can rejoice and celebrate the fact that Christ suffered and died for your family and friends. We're grateful for Christ's death, but we also celebrate his resurrection from the dead! He's alive right now! He didn't simply die for your sins; he rose and lives to empower you to live the holy life he calls you to live!
Paul also tells his friends in Colosse that he, too, will suffer in spreading the gospel. Christ never promised us that being a Christian would be easy. When we take the gospel to the world around us, we're unable to avoid suffering.
What are some of the things you find toughest about sharing your faith with others? Which types of suffering have you experienced because of you determination to share the gospel with others? (check all that apply)
___ A. People have made fun of me.
___ B. I've been physically abused.
___ C. I've been jailed.
___ D. People have told lies about me.
___ E. I've been falsely accused.
___ F. I've been sent to the principal's office.
___ G. I've been given detention.
___ H. I've been verbally abused.
___ I. I've been laughed at.
___ J. People have talked behind my back.
___ K. Some people refuse to be my friends.
Take a moment to stop and pray for missionaries--those who have committed their lives to spreading the gospel in other countries. Many of them face daily persecution. Ask God to empower them and guide their steps.
Now take a moment to write out a prayer for Christians living in countries who oppose Christianity. Many of these Christians are taken from their families, beaten, jailed, or even killed. Ask God to strengthen and comfort them. Pray for the persecution to cease.
Taken from "Secret Power to Treasures, Purity, and a Good Complexion", by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
NotePods.com
It's like Cliff's Notes for your iPod.
Passage Magazine
A new Christian magazine just for guys. There's lots of great stuff on their website too.
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've to birthday shout outs this week. BIG BIRTHDAY WISHES go out to Forrest Anderson and Connor O'Brien. We wish you guys the BEST!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
And now a blast from the past...
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Cockroaches are able to withstand up to 15 times the amount of radiation that would affect a human.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe."
- Augustine
"Art is a reflection of God's creativity, an evidence that we are made in the image of God."
- Francis Schaeffer
===========our|sponsor===========
"RICHES, GOODNESS, AND GREAT SKIN? SIGN ME UP!"
This is not a scam. "Secret Power to Treasures, Purity, and Good Complexion" is a look at the book of Colossians that will help you discern what it means to be a Christian. This book can help you sort out all the stuff you hear about other beliefs and figure out what does and doesn't fit with being a follower of Christ. Read it on your own, or with a group of friends!
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
Better to get up late and be wide awake than to get up early and be asleep all day.
