April 2, 2007
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
HS Beach Retreat
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 (Marshall Snider) 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 4-6, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. The cost for this year's retreat is $80. Watch for the brochure this week.
See pictures of last year's retreat here.
Guys Work Day
Calling all MS and HS Guys! There is work to be done and your help is needed. On Saturday, April 21 the we will be joining the men of our church to get a lot of needed work done to finish off our new parking lot. Join us for a day of planting and landscaping. We will meet at the church at 7:30 and work all day! Lunch is included!
JH RIOT
Hey Middle Schoolers the Junior High RIOT is coming! On the weekend of May 18-19 we are heading down to Corban College in Salem for 24 hours of amazing fun! The cost is only $55 and due by May 3. Watch this space for more details!
Here are the pictures from last year.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
LISTENING
John 13:1-5, 23
It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.... One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him.
MEDITATION
Imagine you're present at the Last Supper. The meal is over, and Jesus leans back to recline near the table, as was the custom of that time. He's among his disciples, people with whom he's shared three powerful, challenging years. They've all been through much together. Yet Jesus knows much is still yet to come. Imagine what the scene must have looked like.
Now imagine Jesus asks you to join him. What are you feeling as he calls you to him? Are you thrilled? Nervous? Fearful? Contented? Do you feel safe or vulnerable--or perhaps a combination of both? Pay attention to your response and your emotions. Take a moment to figure them out. Then imagine Jesus invites you to lay your head on his chest. He's inviting you to listen to the very heartbeat of God. What's your response? As you listen, what do you hear?
[Spend about 15-20 minutes in silence.]
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Taken from "Enjoy the Silence" by Maggie and Duffy Robbins, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ CCM Place
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~ Anointed Youth
A place to learn more about God, make friends, and more.
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got 3 this week. We wish Kevin Cortez, Elise & Nick Duskin a VERY HAPPY Birthday this week! "This is your birthday song, it isn't very long...HEY!!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The golden rule for understanding in spiritual matters is not intellect, but obedience."
~ Oswald Chambers
"Expecting something for nothing is the most popular form of hope." ~ Arnold Glasow
===========our|sponsor===========
IS THE BIBLE SPEAKING TO YOU?
People talk about the power of the Bible, but sometimes Scripture just looks like normal words. However, inside these thin, innocent looking pages is the divine revelation of a God who wants you to hear him.
"Enjoy the Silence" is about the spiritual discipline of Lectio Divina. This ancient practice can help you develop an awareness of God's presence and power found in the Bible. Going Deep's simple exercises take you through the process of reading Scripture, meditating on Scripture, listening to God through Scripture, and responding to Scripture.
If you feel like you've been reading the Bible in the shallow end, it's time to start scaling the cliffs and get ready to plunge headlong into the deep experience of God's Word.
Learn more or purchase Enjoy the Silence here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
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7. PARTING SHOT
Time flies when you don't know what you're doing...
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
HS Beach Retreat
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 (Marshall Snider) 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 4-6, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. The cost for this year's retreat is $80. Watch for the brochure this week.
See pictures of last year's retreat here.
Guys Work Day
Calling all MS and HS Guys! There is work to be done and your help is needed. On Saturday, April 21 the we will be joining the men of our church to get a lot of needed work done to finish off our new parking lot. Join us for a day of planting and landscaping. We will meet at the church at 7:30 and work all day! Lunch is included!
JH RIOT
Hey Middle Schoolers the Junior High RIOT is coming! On the weekend of May 18-19 we are heading down to Corban College in Salem for 24 hours of amazing fun! The cost is only $55 and due by May 3. Watch this space for more details!
Here are the pictures from last year.2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
LISTENING
John 13:1-5, 23
It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.... One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him.
MEDITATION
Imagine you're present at the Last Supper. The meal is over, and Jesus leans back to recline near the table, as was the custom of that time. He's among his disciples, people with whom he's shared three powerful, challenging years. They've all been through much together. Yet Jesus knows much is still yet to come. Imagine what the scene must have looked like.
Now imagine Jesus asks you to join him. What are you feeling as he calls you to him? Are you thrilled? Nervous? Fearful? Contented? Do you feel safe or vulnerable--or perhaps a combination of both? Pay attention to your response and your emotions. Take a moment to figure them out. Then imagine Jesus invites you to lay your head on his chest. He's inviting you to listen to the very heartbeat of God. What's your response? As you listen, what do you hear?
[Spend about 15-20 minutes in silence.]
**
Taken from "Enjoy the Silence" by Maggie and Duffy Robbins, copyright 2005, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ CCM Place
The place for Christian music news
~ Anointed Youth
A place to learn more about God, make friends, and more.
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got 3 this week. We wish Kevin Cortez, Elise & Nick Duskin a VERY HAPPY Birthday this week! "This is your birthday song, it isn't very long...HEY!!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The golden rule for understanding in spiritual matters is not intellect, but obedience."
~ Oswald Chambers
"Expecting something for nothing is the most popular form of hope." ~ Arnold Glasow
===========our|sponsor===========
IS THE BIBLE SPEAKING TO YOU?
People talk about the power of the Bible, but sometimes Scripture just looks like normal words. However, inside these thin, innocent looking pages is the divine revelation of a God who wants you to hear him.
"Enjoy the Silence" is about the spiritual discipline of Lectio Divina. This ancient practice can help you develop an awareness of God's presence and power found in the Bible. Going Deep's simple exercises take you through the process of reading Scripture, meditating on Scripture, listening to God through Scripture, and responding to Scripture.
If you feel like you've been reading the Bible in the shallow end, it's time to start scaling the cliffs and get ready to plunge headlong into the deep experience of God's Word.
Learn more or purchase Enjoy the Silence here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT
Time flies when you don't know what you're doing...
