July 24, 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
Mexico Outreach 2006
The big news this week is the departure of our Mexico Team. We leave this Friday morning at 6:00 am. You are invited to pray us off. We would be blessed by your presence.
To see a complete trip itenerary, prayer requests from each team member and more, please visit our web site at www.180students.com/mexico06. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated!
Newsletter Silence
Because of our Mexico Outreach there will be no updates to this Newsletter Blog until Monday August 14. Have a great couple of weeks!
MS Guys Grub Camp
Whoa! what a year we had a Grub Camp! In all this intense heat the Clackamas River has never felt better! A great time was had. Click here to see the pictures that were taken. Of course as we know...what happens at Grub Camp stays at Grub Camp, thus there are not many pictures. Enjoy!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
*Topic*
Praying without ceasing
*Main Scripture*
"Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere." (Ephesians 6:13-18, NLT)
*Other Scriptures*
Luke 18:1-7; Romans 8:26-27; Galatians 4:6; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
*What Jesus Might Say To You*
Despite the intensity of a spiritual battle or how strong or weak you feel at any given moment, I have given you everything you need to live a godly life and to stand your ground against any attack from your Enemy, Satan.
With every piece of spiritual armor you put on, you clothe yourself with me. I am your helmet of salvation, your breastplate of righteousness, your belt of truth, your shoes of the good news of peace, your sword of the Spirit.
But wearing your spiritual armor still isn't enough. If you run into battle fully equipped but aren't in communication with your command center, you will lose. You need my guidance, my wisdom, my encouragement, and my strength. That's why it's important that you pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Praying at all times means staying in constant communication with me: When you wake up, in between classes, during a test at school, while you're hanging out with your friends, when you go to bed. Prayer is more of an attitude than an activity. Satan loves to ambush my unsuspecting followers. Without prayer he will catch you off guard every time.
As you pray, avoid doing all the talking. I know you have a lot on your heart, but make room for the Holy Spirit to guide you in prayer. Spend time in silence so I can respond to you. But also remember that you're in the middle of a war, not just a fi ght. Other people face the same attacks as you. They need you to pray for them as much as you need them to pray for you.
But there's one more reason why we need to stay connected: I just like to spend time with you!
Your Source for everything,
Jesus
*Summary Challenge*
Staying connected to Jesus is more of an attitude than an activity.
*Spend Some Time Journaling*
Taken from "Conversations with Jesus" by Youth for Christ, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ International High IQ Society Puzzles
~ Cool Optical Illusions
4. BIRTHDAYS
We have one birthday to celebrate this week! We want to wish a VERY Happy Birthday to Heather Grundy this week! Great job leading worship Sunday Heather!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan's inauguration
4. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Pray often; for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for Satan"
- John Bunyan
"Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life"
- Jonathan Edwards
===========our|sponsor===========
JESUS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOU
Jesus has something to say to you. He wants you to know that you are part of something much bigger than yourself ...you're part of God's Story. But what does that mean? Spend time every day listening to what Jesus has to say to you in devotional letters written to you. You'll encounter the God who created you for a purpose, and you'll come to understand what that purpose is.
Each day you'll have the opportunity to talk back to Jesus in the journal pages. Through your daily conversations you'll grow closer to Jesus and learn about your part in God's Story. Dig in. Spend the next 60 days in a conversation with Jesus. You will be surprised what you learn about God ...and about yourself!
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
6. PARTING SHOT
The easiest way to refold a road map is differently.
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
Mexico Outreach 2006
The big news this week is the departure of our Mexico Team. We leave this Friday morning at 6:00 am. You are invited to pray us off. We would be blessed by your presence.
To see a complete trip itenerary, prayer requests from each team member and more, please visit our web site at www.180students.com/mexico06. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated!
Newsletter Silence
Because of our Mexico Outreach there will be no updates to this Newsletter Blog until Monday August 14. Have a great couple of weeks!
MS Guys Grub Camp
Whoa! what a year we had a Grub Camp! In all this intense heat the Clackamas River has never felt better! A great time was had. Click here to see the pictures that were taken. Of course as we know...what happens at Grub Camp stays at Grub Camp, thus there are not many pictures. Enjoy!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
*Topic*
Praying without ceasing
*Main Scripture*
"Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere." (Ephesians 6:13-18, NLT)
*Other Scriptures*
Luke 18:1-7; Romans 8:26-27; Galatians 4:6; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
*What Jesus Might Say To You*
Despite the intensity of a spiritual battle or how strong or weak you feel at any given moment, I have given you everything you need to live a godly life and to stand your ground against any attack from your Enemy, Satan.
With every piece of spiritual armor you put on, you clothe yourself with me. I am your helmet of salvation, your breastplate of righteousness, your belt of truth, your shoes of the good news of peace, your sword of the Spirit.
But wearing your spiritual armor still isn't enough. If you run into battle fully equipped but aren't in communication with your command center, you will lose. You need my guidance, my wisdom, my encouragement, and my strength. That's why it's important that you pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Praying at all times means staying in constant communication with me: When you wake up, in between classes, during a test at school, while you're hanging out with your friends, when you go to bed. Prayer is more of an attitude than an activity. Satan loves to ambush my unsuspecting followers. Without prayer he will catch you off guard every time.
As you pray, avoid doing all the talking. I know you have a lot on your heart, but make room for the Holy Spirit to guide you in prayer. Spend time in silence so I can respond to you. But also remember that you're in the middle of a war, not just a fi ght. Other people face the same attacks as you. They need you to pray for them as much as you need them to pray for you.
But there's one more reason why we need to stay connected: I just like to spend time with you!
Your Source for everything,
Jesus
*Summary Challenge*
Staying connected to Jesus is more of an attitude than an activity.
*Spend Some Time Journaling*
Taken from "Conversations with Jesus" by Youth for Christ, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ International High IQ Society Puzzles
~ Cool Optical Illusions
4. BIRTHDAYS
We have one birthday to celebrate this week! We want to wish a VERY Happy Birthday to Heather Grundy this week! Great job leading worship Sunday Heather!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan's inauguration
4. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Pray often; for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for Satan"
- John Bunyan
"Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life"
- Jonathan Edwards
===========our|sponsor===========
JESUS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOU
Jesus has something to say to you. He wants you to know that you are part of something much bigger than yourself ...you're part of God's Story. But what does that mean? Spend time every day listening to what Jesus has to say to you in devotional letters written to you. You'll encounter the God who created you for a purpose, and you'll come to understand what that purpose is.
Each day you'll have the opportunity to talk back to Jesus in the journal pages. Through your daily conversations you'll grow closer to Jesus and learn about your part in God's Story. Dig in. Spend the next 60 days in a conversation with Jesus. You will be surprised what you learn about God ...and about yourself!
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
6. PARTING SHOT
The easiest way to refold a road map is differently.
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
===========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.
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.
July 10, 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 Raft Trip
Tomorrow we hit the river! If you are registered to go here is what you need to remember.
• We will leave the church at 7:00 am and return at 6:00 pm.
• Please bring with you, a sack lunch, clothing to change into after the day of rafting, suncreen, rafting sandals or shoes you can get wet.
• Girls please wear a one piece swimsuit.
MS Mission Portland
Thursday is the day of our first ever Middle School misison trip! If you are a part of the team here are some important details to remember.
• We will leave the church at 6:00 PM and return on Saturday at 6:00 PM
• Please bring with you:
-Bible, pen and notebook
-Sleeping bag/pillow
-Good closed toe shoes
-Toiletries
-Work clothes (will get dirty). Please no tank tops for guys or girls. Bring pants as shorts are not allowed on the outreaches.
For those of you not going, please pray that God would use our team to effectively show His love to all we come into contact with!
No Danger Zone
There will be no Danger Zone this Thursday night due to our mission trip. Please pray for those that will be on the outreach.
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 Sunday, July 23. Get your flyer at http://www.180students.com/flyers.
Mexico Mission Trip
Our Mexico mission trip team is leaving at the end of the month. We would love it if you would begin praying for us as we prepare to head down South. Head on over to http://www.180students.com/mexico06 to see how you can pray for us!
180 Mascot
Our new metalic friend now has a name. Thank you for your votes. Our new 180 Mascot will now affectionately be referred to as Scott the Bot!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Part of our burden in life is that we are trapped in time. I can't make that clock move to the end of a bad Monday, no matter how hard I try. And I can't stop the minutes from flying by when I'm loving my day off . Whether times are good or bad, we have to keep plugging away. That's part of life under the sun. But we know deep inside there's another way.
Solomon tells us God has "set eternity in the hearts of men" (Ecclesiastes 3:11). He's hardwired us with a longing to step beyond the walls of time and be free. He's built into us a desire to be with him in the timelessness of heaven. It's something we feel deep inside, but it's not something we can fully understand on our own. It begins to make sense only when we see this longing in the light of the story of Jesus.
One of the most fascinating men I've ever met is a missionary and writer named Don Richardson. He came to talk at our church when I was a kid, and then he stayed at our house. He told us exciting stories from his travels around the world, many of which are collected in his book "Eternity in their Hearts: Startling Evidence of Belief in the One True God in Hundreds of Cultures Throughout the World."
In the book Richardson describes real-life encounters between missionaries and members of tribes who had never heard of traditional Christianity. The missionaries were amazed to discover that members of every tribe already had some belief in the one true God-before they encountered anyone from the outside world. Just as Solomon described, God had placed some deep knowledge of himself in their hearts. What they needed was outside help to make sense of their belief. They needed someone to tell them the story of Jesus.
Taken from "Living a Life That Matters" by Mark Matlock, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Pianolina
~ Light a Candle
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one birthday this week. BIG Birthday Wishes this week go out to Max Hymes! We wish you the best Max!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Only 1/3 of the people that can twitch their ears can twitch only one at a time.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus."
- Blaise Pascal
"As you walk through the valley of the unknown, you will find the footprints of Jesus both in front of you and beside you."
- Charles Stanley
===========our|sponsor===========
WHAT GIVES LIFE MEANING?
Is it money, sex, power, knowledge, love?
Ecclesiastes is about a king who tried all of the above and came to a radical conclusion about how life should be lived.
"Living a Life That Matters" helps you make sense of Solomon's experiences, leads you to meaning in your own life, and gives you the tools to help your friends do the same.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them.
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 Raft Trip
Tomorrow we hit the river! If you are registered to go here is what you need to remember.
• We will leave the church at 7:00 am and return at 6:00 pm.
• Please bring with you, a sack lunch, clothing to change into after the day of rafting, suncreen, rafting sandals or shoes you can get wet.
• Girls please wear a one piece swimsuit.
MS Mission Portland
Thursday is the day of our first ever Middle School misison trip! If you are a part of the team here are some important details to remember.
• We will leave the church at 6:00 PM and return on Saturday at 6:00 PM
• Please bring with you:
-Bible, pen and notebook
-Sleeping bag/pillow
-Good closed toe shoes
-Toiletries
-Work clothes (will get dirty). Please no tank tops for guys or girls. Bring pants as shorts are not allowed on the outreaches.
For those of you not going, please pray that God would use our team to effectively show His love to all we come into contact with!
No Danger Zone
There will be no Danger Zone this Thursday night due to our mission trip. Please pray for those that will be on the outreach.
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 Sunday, July 23. Get your flyer at http://www.180students.com/flyers.
Mexico Mission Trip
Our Mexico mission trip team is leaving at the end of the month. We would love it if you would begin praying for us as we prepare to head down South. Head on over to http://www.180students.com/mexico06 to see how you can pray for us!
180 Mascot
Our new metalic friend now has a name. Thank you for your votes. Our new 180 Mascot will now affectionately be referred to as Scott the Bot!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Part of our burden in life is that we are trapped in time. I can't make that clock move to the end of a bad Monday, no matter how hard I try. And I can't stop the minutes from flying by when I'm loving my day off . Whether times are good or bad, we have to keep plugging away. That's part of life under the sun. But we know deep inside there's another way.
Solomon tells us God has "set eternity in the hearts of men" (Ecclesiastes 3:11). He's hardwired us with a longing to step beyond the walls of time and be free. He's built into us a desire to be with him in the timelessness of heaven. It's something we feel deep inside, but it's not something we can fully understand on our own. It begins to make sense only when we see this longing in the light of the story of Jesus.
One of the most fascinating men I've ever met is a missionary and writer named Don Richardson. He came to talk at our church when I was a kid, and then he stayed at our house. He told us exciting stories from his travels around the world, many of which are collected in his book "Eternity in their Hearts: Startling Evidence of Belief in the One True God in Hundreds of Cultures Throughout the World."
In the book Richardson describes real-life encounters between missionaries and members of tribes who had never heard of traditional Christianity. The missionaries were amazed to discover that members of every tribe already had some belief in the one true God-before they encountered anyone from the outside world. Just as Solomon described, God had placed some deep knowledge of himself in their hearts. What they needed was outside help to make sense of their belief. They needed someone to tell them the story of Jesus.
Taken from "Living a Life That Matters" by Mark Matlock, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Pianolina
~ Light a Candle
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one birthday this week. BIG Birthday Wishes this week go out to Max Hymes! We wish you the best Max!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Only 1/3 of the people that can twitch their ears can twitch only one at a time.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus."
- Blaise Pascal
"As you walk through the valley of the unknown, you will find the footprints of Jesus both in front of you and beside you."
- Charles Stanley
===========our|sponsor===========
WHAT GIVES LIFE MEANING?
Is it money, sex, power, knowledge, love?
Ecclesiastes is about a king who tried all of the above and came to a radical conclusion about how life should be lived.
"Living a Life That Matters" helps you make sense of Solomon's experiences, leads you to meaning in your own life, and gives you the tools to help your friends do the same.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them.
July 3, 2006
Happy 4th of July!
Thank God for the freedom we enjoy,Pray for His freedom to spread.
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Mascot Poll
3. Something for Your Heart
4. Surf Report
5. Birthdays
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Worship Workshop
Why do we worship God? Why do we use music? It's something that we do every week during our meetings...so is there a reason?
If you are on the 180 worship team, would like to join, or even learn about why we worship, come to worship workshop. It doesn't cost a dime and it is next Monday, July 10, from 10am-12pm.
If you want more information about our worship team, or would like a copy of the songs we sing, go to http://www.180students.com/worshipteam and get it there.
High School Rafting Trip
We are rafting next Tuesday and there are still a few more spots open! If you would like to go, contact Aaron. E-mail Aaron or call him at (503) 639-3913.
Middle School 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 Sunday, July 23. Get your flyer at http://www.180students.com/flyers.
Mexico Mission Trip
Our Mexico mission trip team is leaving at the end of the month. We would love it if you would begin praying for us as we prepare to head down South. Head on over to http://www.180students.com/mexico06 to see how you can pray for us!
Letter from Jonathan
Jonathan, one of our Compassion children, wrote us a letter! Here it is:
If you'd like to write Jonathan, Karla or Oscar, send it in an email to Brian.
2. MASCOT POLL
We've narrowed the mascot field down to 10 great names. Which one would you like? Post your thought in the comments section:
1) Turn Around (T.A. for short)
2) Metallum (Latin for metal)
3) Impound
4) Horatio Crunch
5) Scrap Metal (Scrappy)
6) Scott the bot
7) Tony
8) Tim
9) Legs McGee
10) 180
3. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
"Everybody Hurts." That's the title of an old R.E.M. song. If the band had been looking to do a theme album, they might have included tracks with titles such as "Everybody Fails," "Everybody Doubts," "Everybody Fears," and "Everybody Gives Up."
You'll notice the common word in all of those titles is everybody.
One of the worst things about struggling with your emotions is the loneliness it creates. You convince yourself that you are completely alone in your struggles. That no one else experiences the things you experience. That other people are too strong, too spiritually mature, or too together to ever be dragged down by the kind of emotions that plague you. But that's not true.
Every believer faces times when life seems overwhelming--even pointless. Times when you can't get excited about the thought of facing another day. Times when you wonder where you'll get the strength to carry on. That's why every believer clings equally hard to the promise of Lamentations 3:22-23.
One of God's greatest gifts to us is his daily gift of grace. Notice how his blessings are described: "new every morning." That means no matter how much of his grace and blessings you needed yesterday, there's a fresh, unlimited supply ready for you today. So it's safe to say your troubles will never outnumber his blessings. And because of God's unbelievable love for you, you never have to worry about your struggles overwhelming you. If you will ask him, he will give you the strength, motivation, and encouragement you need to make it through the day ahead--no matter what the day may bring.
Remember, this isn't about your strength--it's about God's. And his strength is constantly available to you. So what is there to worry about?
For more of Jeremiah's unique perspective on God, check out Lamentations 3:1-66.
Five Things You Wish Were New Every Day
1. The car you drive to school.
2. The test you bombed yesterday.
3. The clothes you wear.
4. The leftovers in your refrigerator.
5. The last day of the school year.
Taken from "Revolution Devotional" by Livingstone, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here:
http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/267064
4. SURF REPORT
~ Virtual Fireworks
http://www.fireworkspop.com/liberty.htm
~ Annie's 4th of July Links Page
A heap of links for the U.S. Independence Day
http://www.annieshomepage.com/fourthlinks.html
5. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one great birthday this week. Happy Birthday to Jonathan Raibley (7/5). We hope you have a great birthday!
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
There is no limit to the number of times an aluminum can can be recycled.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"God's love... is ever and always, eternally present to all who fear him, making everything right for them and their children."
- Psalm 103:17
"Love is a verb. We can't say it enough. Love must not only be spoken, but must also be shown. The beginning of love is God. He showed his love in the most sacrificial of ways so we could know our incredible value to him. The price of our adoption was the emptying of heaven of its greatest treasure, God the Son, who is our Savior."
- Phil Ware
===========our|sponsor===========
A DEVOTIONAL JUST FOR GUYS
If you want to be part of a revolution, this book is a great place to start. You can make a difference--in the world, in your town, in your school, in your life.
The "Revolution Devotional" helps you understand and develop character traits that will turn you into a revolutionary for God. No boring reading here--it's fast-paced and fun. Each day you'll read a verse of the Bible, then a short devotional about the character in that verse. There's additional Scripture for you to read if you want, plus a hilarious list relating to the day's topic.
http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/267064
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday. Was it worth it?
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
1. 180 News
2. Mascot Poll
3. Something for Your Heart
4. Surf Report
5. Birthdays
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Worship Workshop
Why do we worship God? Why do we use music? It's something that we do every week during our meetings...so is there a reason?
If you are on the 180 worship team, would like to join, or even learn about why we worship, come to worship workshop. It doesn't cost a dime and it is next Monday, July 10, from 10am-12pm.
If you want more information about our worship team, or would like a copy of the songs we sing, go to http://www.180students.com/worshipteam and get it there.
High School Rafting Trip
We are rafting next Tuesday and there are still a few more spots open! If you would like to go, contact Aaron. E-mail Aaron or call him at (503) 639-3913.
Middle School 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 Sunday, July 23. Get your flyer at http://www.180students.com/flyers.
Mexico Mission Trip
Our Mexico mission trip team is leaving at the end of the month. We would love it if you would begin praying for us as we prepare to head down South. Head on over to http://www.180students.com/mexico06 to see how you can pray for us!
Letter from Jonathan
Jonathan, one of our Compassion children, wrote us a letter! Here it is:
Dear Sponsors First Baptist 180 Student Ministry,
Hi! I hope you be in good health. My name is Martha Laura and I am Jonathan's teacher. I am helping him to write this letter. Jonathan was very glad when he knew you were his sponsors. He is 6 years old and he is 3rd grade of Kindergarten. His teachers' name is Elsa. His Kindergarten's name is "Maria de Jesus Espinoza de Maciel." His mother's name is Flor de Maria Lopez Toledo and she is housekeeper. His stepfather's name is Martin Cruz Galvez. He is very happy because his mother is pregnant. His favorite color is the red and he loves the dogs. His favorite food is soup beans with cream and cheese. His best friends are: Martin, Keving, and Cesar. God bless you always. With love, Jonathan Lopez Toledo.
If you'd like to write Jonathan, Karla or Oscar, send it in an email to Brian.
2. MASCOT POLL
We've narrowed the mascot field down to 10 great names. Which one would you like? Post your thought in the comments section:
1) Turn Around (T.A. for short)
2) Metallum (Latin for metal)
3) Impound
4) Horatio Crunch
5) Scrap Metal (Scrappy)
6) Scott the bot
7) Tony
8) Tim
9) Legs McGee
10) 180
3. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
"Everybody Hurts." That's the title of an old R.E.M. song. If the band had been looking to do a theme album, they might have included tracks with titles such as "Everybody Fails," "Everybody Doubts," "Everybody Fears," and "Everybody Gives Up."
You'll notice the common word in all of those titles is everybody.
One of the worst things about struggling with your emotions is the loneliness it creates. You convince yourself that you are completely alone in your struggles. That no one else experiences the things you experience. That other people are too strong, too spiritually mature, or too together to ever be dragged down by the kind of emotions that plague you. But that's not true.
Every believer faces times when life seems overwhelming--even pointless. Times when you can't get excited about the thought of facing another day. Times when you wonder where you'll get the strength to carry on. That's why every believer clings equally hard to the promise of Lamentations 3:22-23.
One of God's greatest gifts to us is his daily gift of grace. Notice how his blessings are described: "new every morning." That means no matter how much of his grace and blessings you needed yesterday, there's a fresh, unlimited supply ready for you today. So it's safe to say your troubles will never outnumber his blessings. And because of God's unbelievable love for you, you never have to worry about your struggles overwhelming you. If you will ask him, he will give you the strength, motivation, and encouragement you need to make it through the day ahead--no matter what the day may bring.
Remember, this isn't about your strength--it's about God's. And his strength is constantly available to you. So what is there to worry about?
For more of Jeremiah's unique perspective on God, check out Lamentations 3:1-66.
Five Things You Wish Were New Every Day
1. The car you drive to school.
2. The test you bombed yesterday.
3. The clothes you wear.
4. The leftovers in your refrigerator.
5. The last day of the school year.
Taken from "Revolution Devotional" by Livingstone, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here:
http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/267064
4. SURF REPORT
~ Virtual Fireworks
http://www.fireworkspop.com/liberty.htm
~ Annie's 4th of July Links Page
A heap of links for the U.S. Independence Day
http://www.annieshomepage.com/fourthlinks.html
5. BIRTHDAYS
We've got one great birthday this week. Happy Birthday to Jonathan Raibley (7/5). We hope you have a great birthday!
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
There is no limit to the number of times an aluminum can can be recycled.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"God's love... is ever and always, eternally present to all who fear him, making everything right for them and their children."
- Psalm 103:17
"Love is a verb. We can't say it enough. Love must not only be spoken, but must also be shown. The beginning of love is God. He showed his love in the most sacrificial of ways so we could know our incredible value to him. The price of our adoption was the emptying of heaven of its greatest treasure, God the Son, who is our Savior."
- Phil Ware
===========our|sponsor===========
A DEVOTIONAL JUST FOR GUYS
If you want to be part of a revolution, this book is a great place to start. You can make a difference--in the world, in your town, in your school, in your life.
The "Revolution Devotional" helps you understand and develop character traits that will turn you into a revolutionary for God. No boring reading here--it's fast-paced and fun. Each day you'll read a verse of the Bible, then a short devotional about the character in that verse. There's additional Scripture for you to read if you want, plus a hilarious list relating to the day's topic.
http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/267064
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday. Was it worth it?
copyright 2006 :: Youth Specialties
