SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
High schoolers remember that THIS SUNDAY is the last day to sign up for the Beach Retreat!
For only $75 you will have the time of your life at the beach with all your friends!
Remember unchurched friends come for only $25.
SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY!
For only $75 you will have the time of your life at the beach with all your friends!
Remember unchurched friends come for only $25.
SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY!
April 24, 2005
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
Worship Night
This Sunday night, April 30, we have the privilege of leading the rest of our church family in a unique night of worship. If you are in high school and have particiapted in our 2W2s then you will really appreciate and enjoy this night.
Bring your parents and join us at 6:00 PM in the Worhsip Center for a night of very personal, meaningful, and interactive worship. Come experinece God and your relationship with Him in a new way.
HS Beach Retreat
High Schoolers be sure to register by THIS SUNDAY to secure your spot! For many, this is the highlight of the year. You're not going to want to miss it!
The cost of this year's retreat is $75 and is due by This Sunday, April 30. Have an unchurched friend that may want to come? They come for only $25! If money is a problem let Pastor Brian know. We want everyone there!
Pick up a brochure this week or download one now here.
See pictures of last year's Beach Retreat here.
Junior 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 Sunday, May 7. This is an earlier date that previously published. Register this week!
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!
New Office
Pastor Brian has moved his office. He is now located upstairs in the Ministry Center, right next door to Pastor Nick. Stop on by for a free Coke and visit! He'd love to hang out!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Least-Popular Volunteer Positions:
1. Javelin catcher
2. Patient for student dentists
3. Diaper changer at a daycare center
4. Bullet-proof vest tester
5. Hospital bedpan emptier
6. Human crash-test dummy
Then I heard the voice of the LORD saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Isaiah 6:8
Here's a situation that may seem familiar to you: In class, your teacher asks a question about something you forgot to study. Then she starts looking around the room for someone to answer it. You slink down in your seat, trying to make yourself invisible--praying that she won't pick you. Ever had an experience like that?
Unfortunately, many believers react the same way when it comes time to serve God. When they see a need or a service opportunity, they do everything they can to make themselves invisible, hoping that God will pick someone else to get involved.
And that's a mistake.
You see, Christian service isn't just about helping others. It's about pleasing God and drawing closer to him. The best way to strengthen your bond with your heavenly Father is through obedient acts of service. If you decline the opportunities he gives you to serve him, you're the one who will lose in the long run.
The good news is that God gives second chances. Right now, he may be looking for someone to explain forgiveness to a student at school who's struggling with guilt. He may be looking for someone to start a winter coat collection for the homeless people in your community. He may be looking for someone to share his love by hanging out with the guy at church who no one can stand.
Will you be that person? Will you step up to the plate like Isaiah did and say, "Here am I--send me"? Don't let excuses like busyness or inexperience stand in your way. Few people have enough free time to get involved in service projects. People who are serious about service make time. And most people who volunteer for service work have no idea what they're doing. However, they learn very quickly that when God calls someone, he also equips that person. He will not let a small matter such as lack of experience stand in the way of his work being done.
So what are you waiting for? It's time to volunteer!
Read more on Isaiah's assignment from God in Isaiah 6:1-13.
Taken from "Revolution Devotional" by Livingstone, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ How Stuff Works
~ Shakespeare Online
~ Virtual Volunteering
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one birthday this week! We would like to wish Johnny Roberts the happiest of birthdays! Happy birthday Johnny!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Thomas Edison, lightbulb inventor, was afraid of the dark!
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless. The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless."
- Billy Graham
"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."
- Mother Teresa
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Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT
Never clean your room while your plane ticket is in it.
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
Worship Night
This Sunday night, April 30, we have the privilege of leading the rest of our church family in a unique night of worship. If you are in high school and have particiapted in our 2W2s then you will really appreciate and enjoy this night.
Bring your parents and join us at 6:00 PM in the Worhsip Center for a night of very personal, meaningful, and interactive worship. Come experinece God and your relationship with Him in a new way.
HS Beach Retreat
High Schoolers be sure to register by THIS SUNDAY to secure your spot! For many, this is the highlight of the year. You're not going to want to miss it!
The cost of this year's retreat is $75 and is due by This Sunday, April 30. Have an unchurched friend that may want to come? They come for only $25! If money is a problem let Pastor Brian know. We want everyone there!
Pick up a brochure this week or download one now here.
See pictures of last year's Beach Retreat here.
Junior 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 Sunday, May 7. This is an earlier date that previously published. Register this week!
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!
New Office
Pastor Brian has moved his office. He is now located upstairs in the Ministry Center, right next door to Pastor Nick. Stop on by for a free Coke and visit! He'd love to hang out!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Least-Popular Volunteer Positions:
1. Javelin catcher
2. Patient for student dentists
3. Diaper changer at a daycare center
4. Bullet-proof vest tester
5. Hospital bedpan emptier
6. Human crash-test dummy
Then I heard the voice of the LORD saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Isaiah 6:8
Here's a situation that may seem familiar to you: In class, your teacher asks a question about something you forgot to study. Then she starts looking around the room for someone to answer it. You slink down in your seat, trying to make yourself invisible--praying that she won't pick you. Ever had an experience like that?
Unfortunately, many believers react the same way when it comes time to serve God. When they see a need or a service opportunity, they do everything they can to make themselves invisible, hoping that God will pick someone else to get involved.
And that's a mistake.
You see, Christian service isn't just about helping others. It's about pleasing God and drawing closer to him. The best way to strengthen your bond with your heavenly Father is through obedient acts of service. If you decline the opportunities he gives you to serve him, you're the one who will lose in the long run.
The good news is that God gives second chances. Right now, he may be looking for someone to explain forgiveness to a student at school who's struggling with guilt. He may be looking for someone to start a winter coat collection for the homeless people in your community. He may be looking for someone to share his love by hanging out with the guy at church who no one can stand.
Will you be that person? Will you step up to the plate like Isaiah did and say, "Here am I--send me"? Don't let excuses like busyness or inexperience stand in your way. Few people have enough free time to get involved in service projects. People who are serious about service make time. And most people who volunteer for service work have no idea what they're doing. However, they learn very quickly that when God calls someone, he also equips that person. He will not let a small matter such as lack of experience stand in the way of his work being done.
So what are you waiting for? It's time to volunteer!
Read more on Isaiah's assignment from God in Isaiah 6:1-13.
Taken from "Revolution Devotional" by Livingstone, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ How Stuff Works
~ Shakespeare Online
~ Virtual Volunteering
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one birthday this week! We would like to wish Johnny Roberts the happiest of birthdays! Happy birthday Johnny!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Thomas Edison, lightbulb inventor, was afraid of the dark!
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless. The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless."
- Billy Graham
"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."
- Mother Teresa
===========our|sponsor===========
REVOLUTION BIBLE AND DEVOTIONAL KIT
The "Revolution Bible" and "Revolution Devotional" are a perfect combination for your devotional time. Find out all about the story of God's revolution.
Order yours here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT
Never clean your room while your plane ticket is in it.
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
April 17, 2006
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Poll of the Week
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Mexico Team
We are happy to announce that our 2006 Mexico Outreach Team is now in place! Please pray with us that God would unite our hearts in love and vision, as we pursue His plan for us in ministering to the people of Ensenda Mexico.
This year's team consist of the following people:
Zachary Boyle
Brian Eberly
Brittnie Eberly
Aaron Geist
Alison Geist
Kelly Hurst
Cole Johnson
Justin Kau
Kellie Koenig
Shannon Laughlin
Jim Leonard
Katrina Leonard
John Leonard
Zach Munger
Jerielle Raibley
Jon Raibley
Elli Ramirez
Katie Ross
Suzanne Smallen
Kyle Teach
Caleb O'Halloran
Melissa Wellner
Please visit our 2006 Mexico Outreach web site to learn more about what we will be doing and how you can pray.
If you are a member of our team please be with us This Sunday in the Youth Center at 12:30 for our first meeting. We will be discussing in detail what we plan to be doing as well as fund raising ideas. Lunch will be included.
Junior 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 Sunday, May 14. Register this week!
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!
Click here to see pictutres of last year's RIOT!
High School Beach Retreat
What does miles of private beach, giant gunny sack slide, fun night games, engaging worship, great food, fun with friends, kayaking, and a great speaker (Pastor Jon Knapp) all have in common? Well yes, of course...the HS Beach Retreat!
The Beach Retreat is quickly approaching. This year it will be held on May 5-7, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. Watch for the brochures this week.
The cost of this year's retreat is $75 and is due by Sunday, April 30. Have an unchurched friend that may want to come? They come for only $25! If money is a problem let Pastor Brian know. We want everyone there!
Pick up a brochure this week or download one now here.
See pictures of last year's Beach Retreat here.
Worship Night
Sunday night, April 30 we have the privilege of leading the rest of our church family in a unique night of worship. If you are in high school and have particiapted in our 2W2s then you will really appreciate and enjoy this night.
Bring your parents and join us at 6:00 PM in the Worhsip Center for a night of very personal, meaningful, and interactive worship. Come experinece God and your relationship with Him in a new way.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Ephesians 4:29
If all the words you said last week were written down, would they show that you didn't let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what builds others up? That's a pretty tough command to keep--especially when you're with your friends. Though it's hard, you've still got to do your best to obey. Makes you want to yell for help, doesn't it?
Well, if the apostle Paul wrote an advice column--like Dear Abby or Dr. Laura--on how to use your words when you're with your friends, it might read something like this:
Today's column features Dr. Paul's handy-dandy list of do's and don'ts for talking to your friends:
* Do speak the truth. Be honest and real.
* Don't deceive others and pretend to be something or someone you're not.
* Do get rid of slander. As the saying goes, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."
* Don't use obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse jokes. If you're not sure what that means, follow this rule of thumb: If you can't say it to your pastor, you probably shouldn't say it to your friends.
* Do speak to each other about the stuff that really matters. Talk about God and the good things he's done in your life.
* Don't let unwholesome words come out of your mouth. Never tear others down, even in "fun." Saying "she knows I'm only kidding" doesn't make it any less hurtful. Resist the temptation to make yourself look better by pointing out someone else's faults.
* Do say things that will build others up and benefit those who listen to you. Go out of your way to say encouraging things about others and to others. Rely on God for the strength to use the power of your words to make a positive difference in the lives of your friends!
Check out more of "Dr. Paul's advice" on both your actions and words in Ephesians 4:22-5:20
If you'd like, pray this prayer:
"God, I want to pay more attention to my words. Help me use my words to help others instead of hurt them..."
Taken from "True images Devotional", copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Geosense
An online world geography game
~ Measure 4 Measure
A complete list of online calculators and converters
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got four birthdays this week! Big quadruple birthday wishes go this week to Brittnie Eberly, Natasha Alexander, Alison Geist, & Kellie Koenig. We wish you all THE BEST!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. It was the fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off!
6. Poll of the Week
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Poll of the Week
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Mexico Team
We are happy to announce that our 2006 Mexico Outreach Team is now in place! Please pray with us that God would unite our hearts in love and vision, as we pursue His plan for us in ministering to the people of Ensenda Mexico.
This year's team consist of the following people:
Zachary Boyle
Brian Eberly
Brittnie Eberly
Aaron Geist
Alison Geist
Kelly Hurst
Cole Johnson
Justin Kau
Kellie Koenig
Shannon Laughlin
Jim Leonard
Katrina Leonard
John Leonard
Zach Munger
Jerielle Raibley
Jon Raibley
Elli Ramirez
Katie Ross
Suzanne Smallen
Kyle Teach
Caleb O'Halloran
Melissa Wellner
Please visit our 2006 Mexico Outreach web site to learn more about what we will be doing and how you can pray.
If you are a member of our team please be with us This Sunday in the Youth Center at 12:30 for our first meeting. We will be discussing in detail what we plan to be doing as well as fund raising ideas. Lunch will be included.
Junior 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 Sunday, May 14. Register this week!
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!
Click here to see pictutres of last year's RIOT!
High School Beach Retreat
What does miles of private beach, giant gunny sack slide, fun night games, engaging worship, great food, fun with friends, kayaking, and a great speaker (Pastor Jon Knapp) all have in common? Well yes, of course...the HS Beach Retreat!
The Beach Retreat is quickly approaching. This year it will be held on May 5-7, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. Watch for the brochures this week.
The cost of this year's retreat is $75 and is due by Sunday, April 30. Have an unchurched friend that may want to come? They come for only $25! If money is a problem let Pastor Brian know. We want everyone there!
Pick up a brochure this week or download one now here.
See pictures of last year's Beach Retreat here.
Worship Night
Sunday night, April 30 we have the privilege of leading the rest of our church family in a unique night of worship. If you are in high school and have particiapted in our 2W2s then you will really appreciate and enjoy this night.
Bring your parents and join us at 6:00 PM in the Worhsip Center for a night of very personal, meaningful, and interactive worship. Come experinece God and your relationship with Him in a new way.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Ephesians 4:29
If all the words you said last week were written down, would they show that you didn't let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what builds others up? That's a pretty tough command to keep--especially when you're with your friends. Though it's hard, you've still got to do your best to obey. Makes you want to yell for help, doesn't it?
Well, if the apostle Paul wrote an advice column--like Dear Abby or Dr. Laura--on how to use your words when you're with your friends, it might read something like this:
Today's column features Dr. Paul's handy-dandy list of do's and don'ts for talking to your friends:
* Do speak the truth. Be honest and real.
* Don't deceive others and pretend to be something or someone you're not.
* Do get rid of slander. As the saying goes, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."
* Don't use obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse jokes. If you're not sure what that means, follow this rule of thumb: If you can't say it to your pastor, you probably shouldn't say it to your friends.
* Do speak to each other about the stuff that really matters. Talk about God and the good things he's done in your life.
* Don't let unwholesome words come out of your mouth. Never tear others down, even in "fun." Saying "she knows I'm only kidding" doesn't make it any less hurtful. Resist the temptation to make yourself look better by pointing out someone else's faults.
* Do say things that will build others up and benefit those who listen to you. Go out of your way to say encouraging things about others and to others. Rely on God for the strength to use the power of your words to make a positive difference in the lives of your friends!
Check out more of "Dr. Paul's advice" on both your actions and words in Ephesians 4:22-5:20
If you'd like, pray this prayer:
"God, I want to pay more attention to my words. Help me use my words to help others instead of hurt them..."
Taken from "True images Devotional", copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Geosense
An online world geography game
~ Measure 4 Measure
A complete list of online calculators and converters
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got four birthdays this week! Big quadruple birthday wishes go this week to Brittnie Eberly, Natasha Alexander, Alison Geist, & Kellie Koenig. We wish you all THE BEST!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. It was the fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off!
6. Poll of the Week
Current Results
Free Web Polls
Share why you voted the way you did in the comment section.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless."
- Mother Teresa
"Do not save your loving speeches
For your friends till they are dead;
Do not write them on their tombstones,
Speak them rather now instead."
- Anna Cummins
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Order here.
Also available at your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
It is important to stay cool, but be sure to not get frostbite.
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
April 11, 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
Junior 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 only $55 if you are registered by THIS SUNDAY, April 16. After April 16 the price goes up to $65. Don't wait. Register this week!
checkk 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!
Click here to see pictutres of last year's RIOT!
High School Beach Retreat
What does miles of private beach, giant gunny sack slide, fun night games, engaging worship, great food, fun with friends, kayaking, and a great speaker (Pastor Jon Knapp) all have in common? Well yes, of course...the HS Beach Retreat!
The Beach Retreat is quickly approaching. This year it will be held on May 5-7, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. Watch for the brochures this week.
The cost of this year's retreat is $75 and is due by Sunday, April 30. Have an unchurched friend that may want to come? The come for only $25!
Pick up a brochure this week or download one now here.
2W2
High schoolers be sure to join us this Wednesday night for this month's Second Wednesday Worship. Come enjoy a unique and intimate time of worship with your God. This month we will be focusing on the sufferings of Christ and what they mean for us. Join us from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Youth Center.
New Bloggers
This week we welcome both Stephen and Harrison to our 180 Blogger List. Check out their blogs today! You will find them listed with all the other 180 Bloggers on the sidebar of this blog.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. [Romans 6:9-11]
It's easy for this all to seem confusing. Don't let people tell you they have it all figured out because the process is a journey that doesn't end. There is a difference between getting a life from God and getting a life of God. God has already given you a life. What you do with it and how you use it is entirely up to you. (Choice is another gift, but that's another talk...) Having the life of God begins when the Holy Spirit comes in to stay. The challenge is to make room for him. Our job is to look at our lives and say, "What am I willing to let go of?" "What is keeping me from a closer relationship with God?" Perhaps it is anger or bitterness toward someone in our past. Perhaps it is anger at ourselves. We hang on to so many things we don't need, but as this journey continues we must make room for the spirit of God in order to have that life of God.
[OZ (Oswald Chambers) says:]
The weakest saint can experience the power of the Deity of the Son of God if once he is willing to "let go." Any strand of our own energy will blur the life of Jesus. We have to keep letting go, and slowly and surely the great full life of God will invade us in every part, and men will take knowledge of us that we have been with Jesus.
Just between you and God: Prayer is just that... between you and God... so what you say to him and what you give to him stays between the two of you. Dig something out of your soul that you have been carrying around for too long. Give it to him. He will fill the space it leaves with his love. For real.
Taken from "Everything Counts" by Steven Case, copyright 2003, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Easter Resources
Devotionals and resources from Peggie's Place
~ Online Easter cards
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one birthday to shout out to ya this week. BIG birthday wished go out to Tom Frietag this week. We hope you enjoy your Easter birthday Tom!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
In 1953, it took 27 hours to create one Marshmallow Peep. Today, it takes six minutes.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"As Christ drew near to death, He Himself trembled. It was an experience of all His creation, but He had never felt it. To His humanity, His assumed flesh, it seemed terrible - Gethsemane bears witness how terrible it seemed; but He passed into it for love of us."
- Phillips Brooks
"Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there."
- Clarence W. Hall
"Now let the heavens be joyful,
Let earth her song begin:
Let the round world keep triumph,
And all that is therein;
Invisible and visible,
Their notes let all things blend,
For Christ the Lord is risen
Our joy that hath no end."
- John of Damascus
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7. PARTING SHOT
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
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
Junior 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 only $55 if you are registered by THIS SUNDAY, April 16. After April 16 the price goes up to $65. Don't wait. Register this week!
checkk 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!
Click here to see pictutres of last year's RIOT!
High School Beach Retreat
What does miles of private beach, giant gunny sack slide, fun night games, engaging worship, great food, fun with friends, kayaking, and a great speaker (Pastor Jon Knapp) all have in common? Well yes, of course...the HS Beach Retreat!
The Beach Retreat is quickly approaching. This year it will be held on May 5-7, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. Watch for the brochures this week.
The cost of this year's retreat is $75 and is due by Sunday, April 30. Have an unchurched friend that may want to come? The come for only $25!
Pick up a brochure this week or download one now here.
2W2
High schoolers be sure to join us this Wednesday night for this month's Second Wednesday Worship. Come enjoy a unique and intimate time of worship with your God. This month we will be focusing on the sufferings of Christ and what they mean for us. Join us from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Youth Center.
New Bloggers
This week we welcome both Stephen and Harrison to our 180 Blogger List. Check out their blogs today! You will find them listed with all the other 180 Bloggers on the sidebar of this blog.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. [Romans 6:9-11]
It's easy for this all to seem confusing. Don't let people tell you they have it all figured out because the process is a journey that doesn't end. There is a difference between getting a life from God and getting a life of God. God has already given you a life. What you do with it and how you use it is entirely up to you. (Choice is another gift, but that's another talk...) Having the life of God begins when the Holy Spirit comes in to stay. The challenge is to make room for him. Our job is to look at our lives and say, "What am I willing to let go of?" "What is keeping me from a closer relationship with God?" Perhaps it is anger or bitterness toward someone in our past. Perhaps it is anger at ourselves. We hang on to so many things we don't need, but as this journey continues we must make room for the spirit of God in order to have that life of God.
[OZ (Oswald Chambers) says:]
The weakest saint can experience the power of the Deity of the Son of God if once he is willing to "let go." Any strand of our own energy will blur the life of Jesus. We have to keep letting go, and slowly and surely the great full life of God will invade us in every part, and men will take knowledge of us that we have been with Jesus.
Just between you and God: Prayer is just that... between you and God... so what you say to him and what you give to him stays between the two of you. Dig something out of your soul that you have been carrying around for too long. Give it to him. He will fill the space it leaves with his love. For real.
Taken from "Everything Counts" by Steven Case, copyright 2003, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Easter Resources
Devotionals and resources from Peggie's Place
~ Online Easter cards
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one birthday to shout out to ya this week. BIG birthday wished go out to Tom Frietag this week. We hope you enjoy your Easter birthday Tom!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
In 1953, it took 27 hours to create one Marshmallow Peep. Today, it takes six minutes.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"As Christ drew near to death, He Himself trembled. It was an experience of all His creation, but He had never felt it. To His humanity, His assumed flesh, it seemed terrible - Gethsemane bears witness how terrible it seemed; but He passed into it for love of us."
- Phillips Brooks
"Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there."
- Clarence W. Hall
"Now let the heavens be joyful,
Let earth her song begin:
Let the round world keep triumph,
And all that is therein;
Invisible and visible,
Their notes let all things blend,
For Christ the Lord is risen
Our joy that hath no end."
- John of Damascus
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7. PARTING SHOT
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
Check Back Tuesday
The 180 Newsletter will come out tomorrow (Tuesday). Check back then!
In the mean time, welcome Stephen to our list of 180 Bloggers! You can get to his blog, or the other 180 Blogs by clicking the links on the right side of the page.
In the mean time, welcome Stephen to our list of 180 Bloggers! You can get to his blog, or the other 180 Blogs by clicking the links on the right side of the page.
April 3, 2006
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Forgettable Fact
5. Potent Quotables
6. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
JUNIOR 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 only $55 if you are registered by Sunday, April 16. After April 16 the price goes up to $65. Don't wait. Register this week!
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!
Flyer Correction: The times on the flyer are incorrect. We apologize for any confusion this may cause. Here are the correct times:
We will leave the church at 5:00 PM on Friday and return at 5:15 PM on Saturday.
ALL CHURCH WORK DAY
This Saturday is our all church workday and you are needed!
As we have been discussing recently, every other month we as a ministry will be engaging in a service project. It is our desire to be a ministry that is living lives of service; lives that are on mission for God. April is our month!
Meet us at the church from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm to help in removing blackberry vines, bark dusting and other jobs to further beautify our property and prepare it for our expansion project. You are free to come and work an hour or work the whole day!
Please bring with you:
Leather gloves (a MUST)
Protective clothing (long sleaves)
Pruning shears (long/short handles)
Pitch forks, hay forks, and rakes
A BBQ lunch will be provided.
HS BEACH RETREAT
What does miles of private beach, giant gunny sack slide, fun night games, engaging worship, great food, fun with friends, kayaking, and a great speaker (Pastor Jon Knapp) all have in common? Well yes, of course...the HS Beach Retreat!
The Beach Retreat is quickly approaching. This year it will be held on May 5-7, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. Watch for the brochures this week.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. (Philippians 2:5-7)
If anyone had the right to pull rank rank, be first in line, or demand his own way, it was Jesus. After all, he came from the greatest kingdom that exists and willingly chose to live in our world and walk our dirt roads. He's the King!
But instead of demanding his rights or pushing for his own way way, he became a servant to humanity. He served us! Check out John 13:4-5. What did Jesus do in this particular situation to serve his disciples?
Think of several ways you can be a servant. I'll give you a few suggestions, then you can spend some time brainstorming a few more.
1. I can surprise my parents by cleaning the entire house.
2. I can rake the leaves in my neighbor's yard--for free!
3. I can visit an elderly member of our church who's now a shut-in and can no longer come to services.
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death--even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:8)
It's easy for us to get caught up with our rights, isn't it? We see television commercials with lawyers telling us how to sue for damage that's been done to us, or for money that's owed to us for being inconvenienced. Maybe you've caught yourself thinking, Hey, he had no right to say that to me! Or That's not fair! I've got my rights!
It certainly wasn't fair that Jesus was tried as a criminal and crucified. He was completely innocent! Talk about rights. He could have commanded a bazillion angels to rescue him from the cross, but he chose instead to be obedient to the will of the Father. He chose to pay our death penalty for sin so we wouldn't have to!
Take a few minutes to write out a prayer of gratitude to Jesus, who didn't demand his royal rights, but instead loves you so much that he took your place on the cross.
Taken from"Secret Power to Joy, Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days" by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2005 , Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Twisting Balloons 101
A guide to making animals and other objects out of balloons
~ The Pencil Pages
Heaps of info on pencils and pencil making
~ Middle School Pictures
Four years of archived 180 middle school fun!
~ High School Pictures
Four years of archived 180 high school fun!
4. FORGETTABLE FACT
Betsy Ross is the only real person to ever have been the head on a Pez dispenser.
5. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The first step to leadership is servanthood."
-John Maxwell
"A world of nice people, content in their own niceness, looking no further, turned away from God, would be just as desperately in need of salvation as a miserable world - and might even be more difficult to save."
-C.S. Lewis
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"Secret Power to Joy,: Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days" is a Bible study in the book of Philippians. Reading this book will change your life in big ways. You'll learn to be content regardless of what's going on around you, and you'll learn how God can help you stay focused on the most important thing: him.
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6. PARTING SHOT
Attention: There will be a rain dance Friday night, weather permitting.
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Forgettable Fact
5. Potent Quotables
6. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
JUNIOR 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 only $55 if you are registered by Sunday, April 16. After April 16 the price goes up to $65. Don't wait. Register this week!
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!
Flyer Correction: The times on the flyer are incorrect. We apologize for any confusion this may cause. Here are the correct times:
We will leave the church at 5:00 PM on Friday and return at 5:15 PM on Saturday.
ALL CHURCH WORK DAY
This Saturday is our all church workday and you are needed!
As we have been discussing recently, every other month we as a ministry will be engaging in a service project. It is our desire to be a ministry that is living lives of service; lives that are on mission for God. April is our month!
Meet us at the church from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm to help in removing blackberry vines, bark dusting and other jobs to further beautify our property and prepare it for our expansion project. You are free to come and work an hour or work the whole day!
Please bring with you:
Leather gloves (a MUST)
Protective clothing (long sleaves)
Pruning shears (long/short handles)
Pitch forks, hay forks, and rakes
A BBQ lunch will be provided.
HS BEACH RETREAT
What does miles of private beach, giant gunny sack slide, fun night games, engaging worship, great food, fun with friends, kayaking, and a great speaker (Pastor Jon Knapp) all have in common? Well yes, of course...the HS Beach Retreat!
The Beach Retreat is quickly approaching. This year it will be held on May 5-7, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. Watch for the brochures this week.
Click here to see all of last's year's pictures.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. (Philippians 2:5-7)
If anyone had the right to pull rank rank, be first in line, or demand his own way, it was Jesus. After all, he came from the greatest kingdom that exists and willingly chose to live in our world and walk our dirt roads. He's the King!
But instead of demanding his rights or pushing for his own way way, he became a servant to humanity. He served us! Check out John 13:4-5. What did Jesus do in this particular situation to serve his disciples?
Think of several ways you can be a servant. I'll give you a few suggestions, then you can spend some time brainstorming a few more.
1. I can surprise my parents by cleaning the entire house.
2. I can rake the leaves in my neighbor's yard--for free!
3. I can visit an elderly member of our church who's now a shut-in and can no longer come to services.
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death--even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:8)
It's easy for us to get caught up with our rights, isn't it? We see television commercials with lawyers telling us how to sue for damage that's been done to us, or for money that's owed to us for being inconvenienced. Maybe you've caught yourself thinking, Hey, he had no right to say that to me! Or That's not fair! I've got my rights!
It certainly wasn't fair that Jesus was tried as a criminal and crucified. He was completely innocent! Talk about rights. He could have commanded a bazillion angels to rescue him from the cross, but he chose instead to be obedient to the will of the Father. He chose to pay our death penalty for sin so we wouldn't have to!
Take a few minutes to write out a prayer of gratitude to Jesus, who didn't demand his royal rights, but instead loves you so much that he took your place on the cross.
Taken from"Secret Power to Joy, Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days" by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2005 , Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Twisting Balloons 101
A guide to making animals and other objects out of balloons
~ The Pencil Pages
Heaps of info on pencils and pencil making
~ Middle School Pictures
Four years of archived 180 middle school fun!
~ High School Pictures
Four years of archived 180 high school fun!
4. FORGETTABLE FACT
Betsy Ross is the only real person to ever have been the head on a Pez dispenser.
5. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The first step to leadership is servanthood."
-John Maxwell
"A world of nice people, content in their own niceness, looking no further, turned away from God, would be just as desperately in need of salvation as a miserable world - and might even be more difficult to save."
-C.S. Lewis
===========our|sponsor===========
A SECRET BIBLICAL PLAN FOR BETTER HAIR?
It sounds like the headline from a teen magazine! If you get into what God says in the Bible, you can learn to be like a star and feel like every day is the best hair day of your life.
"Secret Power to Joy,: Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days" is a Bible study in the book of Philippians. Reading this book will change your life in big ways. You'll learn to be content regardless of what's going on around you, and you'll learn how God can help you stay focused on the most important thing: him.
So, if you're ready to start feeling better about your life, regardless of what your hair has in mind, grab this book and discover your secret power to joy.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
6. PARTING SHOT
Attention: There will be a rain dance Friday night, weather permitting.
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
