September 29, 2008
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
MS Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers...this is the week you've been waiting for! We are excited about all that God has in store for us this weekend at Camp Tadmor!
If you are registered to go here are just a few quick reminders for you.
• We leave the church at 4:30 on Friday and return at 4:00 on Sunday.
• Bring with you everything you need for an overnight stay (sleeping bag, pillow, and all personal items)
• Bring your Bible
• Please leave at home all electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, video games, etc.). If you forget and bring them, we will hold them for you over the weekend.
Gonna be a GREAT time!
Text Message Alerts
Do you have a cell phone? Do you use text messaging? So do we!
If you would like to subscribe to our new Text Message Alerts and receive up to the minute announcements, reminders, cancellation notices, and more, then click on the appropriate link below to be added to our list.
Text messages will be one way messages and will sent from One80@txtsig.us. If you have already signed up at the info table in the youth center please do not use these links.
Sign up now to always be in the know!
Sign up for our High School TXT message alerts!
Sign up for our Middle School TXT message alerts!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
A CHANGING RELATIONSHIP: PARENTS BECOMING "COACHES"
Did you play T-ball when you were a little kid? If so, you remember the coach first told you how to hit a T-ball--then showed you how to hit a T-ball. And finally the coach gave you a chance to try it yourself. (Did you ever swing the bat, hit only air, and fall down? Yeah, me, too.)
In baseball a coach starts by putting a ball on a tee, then throws some pitches to a player, and eventually shows the player how to pitch to a batter. Ultimately, a coach can't play baseball for you, but a coach can help you learn how to play. Well, in the game known as "your life," your parents are basically trying to use that same teaching process with you. And when it works the way it's supposed to, the role of a parent is a pretty cool thing. Really!
When you're born, you need someone to do everything for you, right? Parents feed you, burp you, and change your smelly diapers. But the goal of a parent is never to keep doing all that stuff for you. (Good thing, cuz it'd be pretty awkward to have your mom or dad grabbing the TP for you, now wouldn't it?)
The role of a parent is supposed to change over time. Somebody smart once said that parenting is the only relationship in which the ultimate goal is separation. That's because parents are supposed to train their children so one day they can move out and live on their own. And it's not unusual for teenagers to start feeling a desire to pull away from their parents during the middle school years.
Even though parents can sometimes be annoying and embarrassing, remember that they were also in middle school once. It can actually be very valuable to lean into the coaching they give you. Even professional athletes who play at the highest possible level have coaches to help them continue to play better. Their coaches almost always used to play the sport and still recognize how to do it well. Some athletes pay attention to their coaches and improve. Others are puffed up and overconfident and often lose out because they think they're too good for coaching.
As your parents move into this new coaching role with you, here are a couple of tips for you:
1. BE COACHABLE.
Allow your parents to give you advice, partially cuz it can help you deal with the stuff you won't expect.
2. ASK YOUR COACHES GOOD QUESTIONS.
"Why should I do it that way?" "What can I learn from this?" "How did you mess up when you were my age?"
Pay attention to your parent-coaches--because surviving middle school is way more important than learning how to play T-ball.
**
Taken from "My Future" by Mark Oestreicher and Scott Rubin, copyright 2008 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Girls for a Change: Take action and help change the world
~ Teen Ink Magazine: Written by teens
4. BIRTHDAYS
We're sending out three birthday shout outs this week! HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go to Janna Ranney, Nathan Potter, and Luke Vincent! We wish you all the BEST!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened."
~ John M. Richardson, Jr.
"My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."
~ Charles F. Kettering
===========our|sponsor===========
DISCOVER WHAT COMES NEXT AND HOW TO SURVIVE IT ALL
Do you wonder (or worry) about high school, college, and life beyond? "My Future" is a survival guide to your future, filled with insider tips to help you make smart decisions and face whatever comes next.
Find out more about "My Future" here.
=================================
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: How do you stop a charging rhinoceros?
A: Take away his credit card.
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
MS Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers...this is the week you've been waiting for! We are excited about all that God has in store for us this weekend at Camp Tadmor!
If you are registered to go here are just a few quick reminders for you.
• We leave the church at 4:30 on Friday and return at 4:00 on Sunday.
• Bring with you everything you need for an overnight stay (sleeping bag, pillow, and all personal items)
• Bring your Bible
• Please leave at home all electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, video games, etc.). If you forget and bring them, we will hold them for you over the weekend.
Gonna be a GREAT time!
Text Message Alerts
Do you have a cell phone? Do you use text messaging? So do we!
If you would like to subscribe to our new Text Message Alerts and receive up to the minute announcements, reminders, cancellation notices, and more, then click on the appropriate link below to be added to our list.
Text messages will be one way messages and will sent from One80@txtsig.us. If you have already signed up at the info table in the youth center please do not use these links.
Sign up now to always be in the know!
Sign up for our High School TXT message alerts!
Sign up for our Middle School TXT message alerts!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
A CHANGING RELATIONSHIP: PARENTS BECOMING "COACHES"
Did you play T-ball when you were a little kid? If so, you remember the coach first told you how to hit a T-ball--then showed you how to hit a T-ball. And finally the coach gave you a chance to try it yourself. (Did you ever swing the bat, hit only air, and fall down? Yeah, me, too.)
In baseball a coach starts by putting a ball on a tee, then throws some pitches to a player, and eventually shows the player how to pitch to a batter. Ultimately, a coach can't play baseball for you, but a coach can help you learn how to play. Well, in the game known as "your life," your parents are basically trying to use that same teaching process with you. And when it works the way it's supposed to, the role of a parent is a pretty cool thing. Really!
When you're born, you need someone to do everything for you, right? Parents feed you, burp you, and change your smelly diapers. But the goal of a parent is never to keep doing all that stuff for you. (Good thing, cuz it'd be pretty awkward to have your mom or dad grabbing the TP for you, now wouldn't it?)
The role of a parent is supposed to change over time. Somebody smart once said that parenting is the only relationship in which the ultimate goal is separation. That's because parents are supposed to train their children so one day they can move out and live on their own. And it's not unusual for teenagers to start feeling a desire to pull away from their parents during the middle school years.
Even though parents can sometimes be annoying and embarrassing, remember that they were also in middle school once. It can actually be very valuable to lean into the coaching they give you. Even professional athletes who play at the highest possible level have coaches to help them continue to play better. Their coaches almost always used to play the sport and still recognize how to do it well. Some athletes pay attention to their coaches and improve. Others are puffed up and overconfident and often lose out because they think they're too good for coaching.
As your parents move into this new coaching role with you, here are a couple of tips for you:
1. BE COACHABLE.
Allow your parents to give you advice, partially cuz it can help you deal with the stuff you won't expect.
2. ASK YOUR COACHES GOOD QUESTIONS.
"Why should I do it that way?" "What can I learn from this?" "How did you mess up when you were my age?"
Pay attention to your parent-coaches--because surviving middle school is way more important than learning how to play T-ball.
**
Taken from "My Future" by Mark Oestreicher and Scott Rubin, copyright 2008 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Girls for a Change: Take action and help change the world
~ Teen Ink Magazine: Written by teens
4. BIRTHDAYS
We're sending out three birthday shout outs this week! HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go to Janna Ranney, Nathan Potter, and Luke Vincent! We wish you all the BEST!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened."
~ John M. Richardson, Jr.
"My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."
~ Charles F. Kettering
===========our|sponsor===========
DISCOVER WHAT COMES NEXT AND HOW TO SURVIVE IT ALL
Do you wonder (or worry) about high school, college, and life beyond? "My Future" is a survival guide to your future, filled with insider tips to help you make smart decisions and face whatever comes next.
Find out more about "My Future" here.
=================================
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: How do you stop a charging rhinoceros?
A: Take away his credit card.
September 22, 2008
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Fall Fusion
WOW! Is the word that best describes the time we had last Friday night! 105 of us packed out Safari Sam's for an incredible night of fun!
You would have had to have been there to believe all that went on!
Check out all the fun here!
Middle School Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers we are headed for Camp Tadmor for our 9th annual Fall Retreat NEXT WEEK, October 3-5, and want you with us!
Here is some of what you can expect...
Be sure to pick up a brochure this week and then get registered by THIS SUNDAY, September 28.
It's going to be a weekend you will never forget!
See all of last year's pictures here.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE
Will you be joining the thousands of other students world wide, to pray around your flag pole, one hour before school starts this Wednesday?
See You At The Pole is a student led movement designed to move Christian students into unity, to pray for one another, their schools, communities, and world.
Be bold. Pray. Be amazed at what God does.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
ONE COMMUNITY: SHARING AMONG BELIEVERS
MEMORY VERSE
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10)
INTRODUCTION
Growing up in my church, the word "fellowship" meant some sort of post-worship-service gathering that involved food and coffee. And that was about it. It seemed pointless then; but looking back, I can see how important those times were. A church is a family made up of different types of people. And the only way such a diverse group can become a real family--and not just a crowd--is by spending time together.
This week we'll see the members of the early Church giving money to one another, sharing their possessions, and taking care of each other. This is what a real church family is supposed to look like. But how do we get there?
In every church God wants to build something called "community," the sense that we're all connected in a real way. Serving each other, helping, loving, and giving are all ways we express real community.
Believe it or not, this can be the most exciting and life-changing aspect of your church experience. But community isn't easy to come by. It takes a deliberate choice to be a part of the people of God. Once you join, the benefits are endless. This week we're going to look at how to build real community in our own churches.
Day 1
Read Acts 4:32-37
Sharing isn't natural. No one has to teach a child to be selfish with his toys. That trait just comes naturally to him. But it applies to teenagers and adults as well. So how do you figure 3,000 people voluntarily selling their possessions to help other people? When the Spirit of God moves, we discover how the Spirit provides all we need--including a family of parents, brothers, and sisters to help us through life. Recognizing God's provision, Barnabas gladly chose to sell his land to aid the church. Would you be willing to do the same with your stuff? Our culture is selfish; it's time we challenged the status quo by loving each other sacrificially.
Do you believe God will provide all you need--even when you help others?
Do you truly love the people in your church?
What are some ways you can serve the people in your church this week?
**
Taken from "Community" Student Life, copyright 2008 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ PlanetWisdom Thought Café: Join in on conversations about life and faith issues
http://cafe.planetwisdom.com/tc/v312/ikonboard.cgi
~ Do Something: Find out how you can volunteer in your area (and check out the top 11 reasons to volunteer)
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got four birthdays to celebrate this week! BIG 180 wishes go out to Steven Alexander, Cierra Moore, Sydney Freyer, and Brandon Thoennes! We wish you the very BEST!!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar were both epileptic.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us."
~ Alexander Graham Bell
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down."
~ Mary Pickford
===========our|sponsor===========
CHURCH IS MORE THAN A BUILDING
The Church started more than 2,000 years ago, but it still has relevance to us today. Spend 48 weeks looking more closely at the community of the Church, and discover your role in the family of God.
Find out more about "Community" here.
===========our|sponsor===========
ARE YOU AN UNLIKELY HERO?
You have been chosen to walk the journey of a hero. And God has given you everything you need to navigate this journey. Through His Word, God has given us access to the wisdom that will give you the strength and guidance required to live the heroic life God has called you to.
Find out more about being an unlikely hero at the PlanetWisdom tour here.
=================================
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
"Contrary to what most people say, the most dangerous animal in the world is not the lion or the tiger or even the elephant. It's a shark riding on an elephant's back, just trampling and eating everything they see."
~ Jack Handey
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Fall Fusion
WOW! Is the word that best describes the time we had last Friday night! 105 of us packed out Safari Sam's for an incredible night of fun!
You would have had to have been there to believe all that went on!
Check out all the fun here!Middle School Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers we are headed for Camp Tadmor for our 9th annual Fall Retreat NEXT WEEK, October 3-5, and want you with us!
Here is some of what you can expect...
Be sure to pick up a brochure this week and then get registered by THIS SUNDAY, September 28.
It's going to be a weekend you will never forget!
See all of last year's pictures here.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE
Will you be joining the thousands of other students world wide, to pray around your flag pole, one hour before school starts this Wednesday?
See You At The Pole is a student led movement designed to move Christian students into unity, to pray for one another, their schools, communities, and world.
Be bold. Pray. Be amazed at what God does.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
ONE COMMUNITY: SHARING AMONG BELIEVERS
MEMORY VERSE
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10)
INTRODUCTION
Growing up in my church, the word "fellowship" meant some sort of post-worship-service gathering that involved food and coffee. And that was about it. It seemed pointless then; but looking back, I can see how important those times were. A church is a family made up of different types of people. And the only way such a diverse group can become a real family--and not just a crowd--is by spending time together.
This week we'll see the members of the early Church giving money to one another, sharing their possessions, and taking care of each other. This is what a real church family is supposed to look like. But how do we get there?
In every church God wants to build something called "community," the sense that we're all connected in a real way. Serving each other, helping, loving, and giving are all ways we express real community.
Believe it or not, this can be the most exciting and life-changing aspect of your church experience. But community isn't easy to come by. It takes a deliberate choice to be a part of the people of God. Once you join, the benefits are endless. This week we're going to look at how to build real community in our own churches.
Day 1
Read Acts 4:32-37
Sharing isn't natural. No one has to teach a child to be selfish with his toys. That trait just comes naturally to him. But it applies to teenagers and adults as well. So how do you figure 3,000 people voluntarily selling their possessions to help other people? When the Spirit of God moves, we discover how the Spirit provides all we need--including a family of parents, brothers, and sisters to help us through life. Recognizing God's provision, Barnabas gladly chose to sell his land to aid the church. Would you be willing to do the same with your stuff? Our culture is selfish; it's time we challenged the status quo by loving each other sacrificially.
Do you believe God will provide all you need--even when you help others?
Do you truly love the people in your church?
What are some ways you can serve the people in your church this week?
**
Taken from "Community" Student Life, copyright 2008 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ PlanetWisdom Thought Café: Join in on conversations about life and faith issues
http://cafe.planetwisdom.com/tc/v312/ikonboard.cgi
~ Do Something: Find out how you can volunteer in your area (and check out the top 11 reasons to volunteer)
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got four birthdays to celebrate this week! BIG 180 wishes go out to Steven Alexander, Cierra Moore, Sydney Freyer, and Brandon Thoennes! We wish you the very BEST!!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar were both epileptic.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us."
~ Alexander Graham Bell
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down."
~ Mary Pickford
===========our|sponsor===========
CHURCH IS MORE THAN A BUILDING
The Church started more than 2,000 years ago, but it still has relevance to us today. Spend 48 weeks looking more closely at the community of the Church, and discover your role in the family of God.
Find out more about "Community" here.
===========our|sponsor===========
ARE YOU AN UNLIKELY HERO?
You have been chosen to walk the journey of a hero. And God has given you everything you need to navigate this journey. Through His Word, God has given us access to the wisdom that will give you the strength and guidance required to live the heroic life God has called you to.
Find out more about being an unlikely hero at the PlanetWisdom tour here.
=================================
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
"Contrary to what most people say, the most dangerous animal in the world is not the lion or the tiger or even the elephant. It's a shark riding on an elephant's back, just trampling and eating everything they see."
~ Jack Handey
September 15, 2008
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Video of The Week
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
The Burn
Middle School and High School students be sure to join us for a very special back to school Burn happening at Tigard Church of God this Wednesday night, September 17. We will be joining with other area youth groups to kick off the new school year with a great BBQ, a car smash, games, and a great time of worship.
There will be no FUEL or DANGER ZONE that week. Please join at The Burn from 6:00 to 8:30 and bring $2 to cover food costs.
Fall Fusion
Where can you find sumo suits, the velcro wall, and now this year jousting!? FALL FUSION!
FALL FUSION takes place at Safari Sam's in Sherwood this Friday September 19 from 9:15 pm to 1:30 am. The cost is $25 and includes all of the above along with unlimited mini-golf, and arcade games, a giant jungle gym (including the black diamond run for prizes!), all the pizza and pop you can consume and much more!!
Here's a look at last year.
Click here to download a flier.
Middle School Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers we are headed for Camp Tadmor for our 9th annual Fall Retreat on the weekend of October 3-5 and want you with us!
Here is some of what you can expect...
Be sure to pick up a brochure this week and then get registered by Sunday, September 28.
It's going to be a weekend you will never forget!
See all of last year's pictures here.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
THE MEASURE OF A FRIEND
So far in this book, we've focused our attention on finding good friends. Remember though, friendships are mutual admiration societies. If we want to find good friends, we have to be good friends.
The quality of a person's friendship is a reflection of his character. Below you'll find a list of questions to help you determine your FQ (Friend Quotient). Give yourself a score between 10 (You da best!) and 0 (You da worst!) for each statement.
FRIEND QUOTIENT SURVEY
___ 1. I don't deal in gossip. I keep juicy things to myself.
___ 2. I'm a good listener. I maintain eye contact, and I ask follow-up questions.
___ 3. I'm even-tempered. I don't explode or withdraw when I am upset.
___ 4. I'm happy--not threatened--when other people succeed.
___ 5. I feel sad when other people fail.
___ 6. I have the confidence and skills to be really honest about things that bother me in a relationship. When I'm honest, the problem is usually resolved.
___ 7. I appreciate it when someone is painfully honest with me. I accept an honest opinion graciously.
___ 8. I take appropriate responsibility for my behavior. I'm neither a blame-thrower nor a blamesponge.
___ 9. One of my strengths is picking the right kinds of friends.
___ 10. I know how to stay away from foolish and wicked people without creating a scene.
What's your total score? The higher the number, the better friend you are. Now ask your best friends to take the test and rank each statement about you. See if they agree with you about your friendship skills. You can also use these questions to evaluate your friends. (I don't recommend showing them their scores, though.)
**
Taken from "Wisdom On...Friends, Dating, and Relationships" by Mark Matlock, copyright 2008 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ PlanetWisdom Tour: Find out how you can be an unlikely hero
~ The Pig Escape: Kill some time while launching pigs through the air to freedom!
4. BIRTHDAYS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out this week to Bethany George and Anthony Ramirez. We wish you two the best! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Will you be praying around your school flagpole on September 24? Join thousands of other students around the world for See You At The Pole on Wednesday, September 24.
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Your brain is 80% water.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding."
~ Psalm 111:10
"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold."
~ Proverbs 3:13-14
===========our|sponsor===========
"...THE MOST CHALLENGING BOOK OUTSIDE OF GOD'S WORD..."
--CHRIS TOMLIN
It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe loves you with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts--it's falling in love with God.
Watch Francis Chan's videos about God's crazy love here.
=================================
ARE YOU AN UNLIKELY HERO?
You have been chosen to walk the journey of a hero. And God has given you everything you need to navigate this journey. Through his Word. God has given us access to the wisdom that will give you the strength and guidance required to live the heroic life God has called you to.
Find out more about being an unlikely hero at the PlanetWisdom tour here.
===========our|sponsor===========
8. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
If the sky is the limit, then what is space, over the limit?
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Video of The Week
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
The Burn
Middle School and High School students be sure to join us for a very special back to school Burn happening at Tigard Church of God this Wednesday night, September 17. We will be joining with other area youth groups to kick off the new school year with a great BBQ, a car smash, games, and a great time of worship.
There will be no FUEL or DANGER ZONE that week. Please join at The Burn from 6:00 to 8:30 and bring $2 to cover food costs.Fall Fusion
Where can you find sumo suits, the velcro wall, and now this year jousting!? FALL FUSION!
FALL FUSION takes place at Safari Sam's in Sherwood this Friday September 19 from 9:15 pm to 1:30 am. The cost is $25 and includes all of the above along with unlimited mini-golf, and arcade games, a giant jungle gym (including the black diamond run for prizes!), all the pizza and pop you can consume and much more!!
Here's a look at last year.
Click here to download a flier.
Middle School Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers we are headed for Camp Tadmor for our 9th annual Fall Retreat on the weekend of October 3-5 and want you with us!
Here is some of what you can expect...
Be sure to pick up a brochure this week and then get registered by Sunday, September 28.
It's going to be a weekend you will never forget!
See all of last year's pictures here.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
THE MEASURE OF A FRIEND
So far in this book, we've focused our attention on finding good friends. Remember though, friendships are mutual admiration societies. If we want to find good friends, we have to be good friends.
The quality of a person's friendship is a reflection of his character. Below you'll find a list of questions to help you determine your FQ (Friend Quotient). Give yourself a score between 10 (You da best!) and 0 (You da worst!) for each statement.
FRIEND QUOTIENT SURVEY
___ 1. I don't deal in gossip. I keep juicy things to myself.
___ 2. I'm a good listener. I maintain eye contact, and I ask follow-up questions.
___ 3. I'm even-tempered. I don't explode or withdraw when I am upset.
___ 4. I'm happy--not threatened--when other people succeed.
___ 5. I feel sad when other people fail.
___ 6. I have the confidence and skills to be really honest about things that bother me in a relationship. When I'm honest, the problem is usually resolved.
___ 7. I appreciate it when someone is painfully honest with me. I accept an honest opinion graciously.
___ 8. I take appropriate responsibility for my behavior. I'm neither a blame-thrower nor a blamesponge.
___ 9. One of my strengths is picking the right kinds of friends.
___ 10. I know how to stay away from foolish and wicked people without creating a scene.
What's your total score? The higher the number, the better friend you are. Now ask your best friends to take the test and rank each statement about you. See if they agree with you about your friendship skills. You can also use these questions to evaluate your friends. (I don't recommend showing them their scores, though.)
**
Taken from "Wisdom On...Friends, Dating, and Relationships" by Mark Matlock, copyright 2008 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ PlanetWisdom Tour: Find out how you can be an unlikely hero
~ The Pig Escape: Kill some time while launching pigs through the air to freedom!
4. BIRTHDAYS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out this week to Bethany George and Anthony Ramirez. We wish you two the best! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Will you be praying around your school flagpole on September 24? Join thousands of other students around the world for See You At The Pole on Wednesday, September 24.
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Your brain is 80% water.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding."
~ Psalm 111:10
"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold."
~ Proverbs 3:13-14
===========our|sponsor===========
"...THE MOST CHALLENGING BOOK OUTSIDE OF GOD'S WORD..."
--CHRIS TOMLIN
It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe loves you with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts--it's falling in love with God.
Watch Francis Chan's videos about God's crazy love here.
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ARE YOU AN UNLIKELY HERO?
You have been chosen to walk the journey of a hero. And God has given you everything you need to navigate this journey. Through his Word. God has given us access to the wisdom that will give you the strength and guidance required to live the heroic life God has called you to.
Find out more about being an unlikely hero at the PlanetWisdom tour here.
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8. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
If the sky is the limit, then what is space, over the limit?
September 8, 2008
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5 Video of The Week
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Fall Calendar
It's here! Pick one up this week at the Info. Counter or download one here. Lots of great things happeing that you will want to be a part of!
The Burn
Middle School and High School students be sure to join us for a very special back to school Burn happening at Tigard Church of God on Wednesday night, September 17. We will be joining with other area youth groups to kick off the new school year with a great BBQ, a car smash, games, and a great time of worship.
There will be no FUEL or DANGER ZONE that week. Please join at The Burn from 6:00 to 8:30 and bring $2 to cover food costs.
Fall Fusion
Where can you find sumo suits, the velcro wall, and now this year jousting!? FALL FUSION!
FALL FUSION takes place at Safari Sam's in Sherwood on Friday September 19 from 9:15 pm to 1:30 am. The cost is $25 and includes all of the above along with unlimited mini-golf, and arcade games, a giant jungle gym (including the black diamond run for prizes!), all the pizza and pop you can consume and much more!!
Here's a look at last year.
Click here to download a flier.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
USING YOUR GIFTS TO HELP OTHERS
We've heard from a pretty reliable source that you're a gifted individual. The Bible makes it clear that God has given all of us special talents and abilities he hopes we'll use to encourage the people around us.
Ask yourself a few questions: "What do I like? What am I good at? What types of things interest me?" Those are probably pretty easy questions for you to answer, but here's a tougher one: "How can I use my gifts, talents, and abilities to help others in my school?" Here's an even tougher question: "Am I willing to do it?"
God didn't gift you so you'd leave those gifts unopened. He didn't gift you so you'd open the gifts and use them just for yourself. The truth is God gave you your gifts with the expectation that you'll use them to make a difference in the world around you. And it just might be that no place needs you to use your gifts more than your school does.
Are you good at math? Maybe you can tutor someone who's struggling.
Are you a good athlete? What if you decided to ask the kid who always gets picked last to be on your team in P.E.?
Are you good at encouraging others? How about finding the new kid or the loner and inviting him to eat lunch with you?
Do other people look up to you? Think what could happen if you rallied a bunch of your classmates and started a new movement. Like a movement to treat substitute teachers with respect or treat others the way you want to be treated or make the janitor's job easier by picking up your own trash.
What if you started a one-person movement? Like a movement to use your God-given gifts, talents, and abilities to make a difference on your campus.
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Taken from "My School" by Kurt Johnston and Mark Oestreicher, copyright 2007 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
How to Host a High School Football Game Tailgate Party
See You at the Pole - Wednesday, September 24 2008
4. BIRTHDAYS
Hey...we've for FOUR birthdays this week! Best birthday wishes go out to Emily Eitzen, Samy Hurt, Michael Fiddes, and Kyle Cartales!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Hey Middle Schoolers...are annual Fall Retreat at Camp Tadmor is quickly approaching! Check out this week's Video of The Week to see what all the excitement is all about!
Watch for more info. to come!
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Thomas Edison was afraid of the dark.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead."
~ Erma Bombeck
"At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet."
~ Plato
===========our|sponsor===========
PLANET WISDOM TOUR
Be sure to check out the Planet Wisdom Tour. You can request info, including a free DVD, here.
===========our|sponsor===========
DISCOVER THE SECRETS TO SURVIVING YOUR SCHOOL!
This book is filled with short and easy-to-read tips, along with funny stories from the authors (who, believe it or not, used to be middle school morons!), and quotes and questions from students just like you. After reading "My School," you'll be able to walk the halls like the confident student you want to be.
Learn more about or purchase "My School" here.
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8. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What do you call a cow that won't give milk? A milk dud!
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5 Video of The Week
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Fall Calendar
It's here! Pick one up this week at the Info. Counter or download one here. Lots of great things happeing that you will want to be a part of!
The Burn
Middle School and High School students be sure to join us for a very special back to school Burn happening at Tigard Church of God on Wednesday night, September 17. We will be joining with other area youth groups to kick off the new school year with a great BBQ, a car smash, games, and a great time of worship.
There will be no FUEL or DANGER ZONE that week. Please join at The Burn from 6:00 to 8:30 and bring $2 to cover food costs.Fall Fusion
Where can you find sumo suits, the velcro wall, and now this year jousting!? FALL FUSION!
FALL FUSION takes place at Safari Sam's in Sherwood on Friday September 19 from 9:15 pm to 1:30 am. The cost is $25 and includes all of the above along with unlimited mini-golf, and arcade games, a giant jungle gym (including the black diamond run for prizes!), all the pizza and pop you can consume and much more!!
Here's a look at last year.
Click here to download a flier.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
USING YOUR GIFTS TO HELP OTHERS
We've heard from a pretty reliable source that you're a gifted individual. The Bible makes it clear that God has given all of us special talents and abilities he hopes we'll use to encourage the people around us.
Ask yourself a few questions: "What do I like? What am I good at? What types of things interest me?" Those are probably pretty easy questions for you to answer, but here's a tougher one: "How can I use my gifts, talents, and abilities to help others in my school?" Here's an even tougher question: "Am I willing to do it?"
God didn't gift you so you'd leave those gifts unopened. He didn't gift you so you'd open the gifts and use them just for yourself. The truth is God gave you your gifts with the expectation that you'll use them to make a difference in the world around you. And it just might be that no place needs you to use your gifts more than your school does.
Are you good at math? Maybe you can tutor someone who's struggling.
Are you a good athlete? What if you decided to ask the kid who always gets picked last to be on your team in P.E.?
Are you good at encouraging others? How about finding the new kid or the loner and inviting him to eat lunch with you?
Do other people look up to you? Think what could happen if you rallied a bunch of your classmates and started a new movement. Like a movement to treat substitute teachers with respect or treat others the way you want to be treated or make the janitor's job easier by picking up your own trash.
What if you started a one-person movement? Like a movement to use your God-given gifts, talents, and abilities to make a difference on your campus.
**
Taken from "My School" by Kurt Johnston and Mark Oestreicher, copyright 2007 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
How to Host a High School Football Game Tailgate Party
See You at the Pole - Wednesday, September 24 2008
4. BIRTHDAYS
Hey...we've for FOUR birthdays this week! Best birthday wishes go out to Emily Eitzen, Samy Hurt, Michael Fiddes, and Kyle Cartales!
5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Hey Middle Schoolers...are annual Fall Retreat at Camp Tadmor is quickly approaching! Check out this week's Video of The Week to see what all the excitement is all about!
Watch for more info. to come!
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
Thomas Edison was afraid of the dark.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead."
~ Erma Bombeck
"At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet."
~ Plato
===========our|sponsor===========
PLANET WISDOM TOUR
Be sure to check out the Planet Wisdom Tour. You can request info, including a free DVD, here.
===========our|sponsor===========
DISCOVER THE SECRETS TO SURVIVING YOUR SCHOOL!
This book is filled with short and easy-to-read tips, along with funny stories from the authors (who, believe it or not, used to be middle school morons!), and quotes and questions from students just like you. After reading "My School," you'll be able to walk the halls like the confident student you want to be.
Learn more about or purchase "My School" here.
=================================
8. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What do you call a cow that won't give milk? A milk dud!
September 2, 2008
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Pool Parties
Both the High School and Middle School group enjoyed their pool parties last week. It was a great time of swimming, eating and just hanging out with one another. Many thanks to the McReynolds for hosting our parties.
See pictures our the Middle School Party here.
Mexico Media
Have you seen the pictures from our Mexico Outreach yet? If not, here they are!
Here is the short media presentation shown during our report on Sunday, August 24th.
Parent Newsletter
Parents did you know that we have a weekly newsletter designed just for you? Subscribe now and receive a helpful and informative newsletter delivered to your inbox each Wednesday. Use the form below to subscribe.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
LIVING OUT LEADERSHIP FOR TODAY
Many of us think we'll make a difference "someday." It seems like we often live for "someday." We think things will be better next semester. Or, it'll be easier when we make it to the next grade. Or, we'll be happier if we just had more money or a nicer house. But I think God wants us to live for him today--not just wait for "someday."
Throughout history God has used kids to accomplish his purposes. Think about David--too young and too small for a job bigger and older men had turned down. Men would have passed him by, but God used him to slay a giant. Or what about Mary? She was just a teenager, but God chose her to be the mother of Jesus. God could have chosen Elizabeth--someone older and more experienced who really wanted to be a mother. Certainly, Elizabeth would have been more qualified by the local gossipers' standards. But Mary was God's choice. And what about the kid with the sack lunch? Instead of having the disciples go fishing or providing food for the massive crowd in another way, Jesus decided to share the lunch of a young boy with a crowd of 5,000.
I think God is still about using kids and proving to the world he is the one who decides the abilities and usefulness of people. Take my friend Leeland--a guy who started writing songs and leading his congregation in worship when he was just a kid. He's being used to lead a whole new generation in getting closer to God through worship and praise. God didn't check Leeland's ID to make sure he was old enough. God used him because Lee was willing, available, and passionate.
So if you're thinking God has to wait for "someday" to use you, think again. God wants to use you right now. You can be a leader in your sphere of influence. You can lead in your school by speaking up when someone's being mistreated, or remaining silent when you're tempted to say something derogatory or hurtful. You can lead by befriending kids who are having a tough time, or not becoming arrogant or creating a clique because of your popularity. You can lead by setting a good example of character and solid morals by abstaining from sex and substances that harm your body. The qualities of a good leader are discernment (knowing when enough is enough), wisdom (applying biblical truth to everyday situations), confidence (not cockiness), and determination (stick-to-itiveness).
The Bible doesn't say you need to be a certain age to be a leader. In fact, 1 Timothy 4:12 says, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." Pretty amazing that God is saying young people should be the ones who set the example for others. It's important to know also that, as a leader, there is more expected from you. God actually judges leaders more harshly than he judges followers, because they have assumed positions as guides. There might be some junk in your life you need to clean up so you have credibility as a leader. It can help if you have someone older and more mature in your life who can help you deal with those rough spots. If you'll allow this person to be truthful with you about your flaws and weaknesses, and help you encounter God's grace for those areas, you'll grow closer to God in the process. Be willing to learn from those with more experience, so you'll be able to lead others in the right direction.
**
Taken from "Be The Change" by Zach Hunter, copyright 2007 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Planet Wisdom Daily Devotionals
~ Planet Wisdom Forums – Christian teen talk
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got two birthday shout outs this week and they go out to Kip Koenig and Heather Wilson! We wish you two best!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
315 entries in Webster's 1996 dictionary were misspelled.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends."
~ Japanese proverb
"Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live."
~ Oscar Wilde
===========our|sponsor===========
PLANET WISDOM TOUR
Be sure to check out the Planet Wisdom Tour. You can request info, including a free DVD, here.
===========our|sponsor===========
DON'T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE--CHANGE THE WORLD!
Our world is broken, but you can change that. Read these stories of real people changing the world, and use and expand on their efforts so you can join the generation of change.
Learn more about or purchase "Generation Change" here.
=================================
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What do you call spending the afternoon with a cranky rabbit?
A: A bad hare day.
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Pool Parties
Both the High School and Middle School group enjoyed their pool parties last week. It was a great time of swimming, eating and just hanging out with one another. Many thanks to the McReynolds for hosting our parties.See pictures our the Middle School Party here.
Mexico Media
Have you seen the pictures from our Mexico Outreach yet? If not, here they are!
Here is the short media presentation shown during our report on Sunday, August 24th.
Parent Newsletter
Parents did you know that we have a weekly newsletter designed just for you? Subscribe now and receive a helpful and informative newsletter delivered to your inbox each Wednesday. Use the form below to subscribe.
| Parent Newsletter |
Subscribe to our weekly Parent Newsletter to receive the most up to date happenings with 180 Student Ministries along with valuable parenting articles, tips and web sites. (Required fields are bold) |
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
LIVING OUT LEADERSHIP FOR TODAY
Many of us think we'll make a difference "someday." It seems like we often live for "someday." We think things will be better next semester. Or, it'll be easier when we make it to the next grade. Or, we'll be happier if we just had more money or a nicer house. But I think God wants us to live for him today--not just wait for "someday."
Throughout history God has used kids to accomplish his purposes. Think about David--too young and too small for a job bigger and older men had turned down. Men would have passed him by, but God used him to slay a giant. Or what about Mary? She was just a teenager, but God chose her to be the mother of Jesus. God could have chosen Elizabeth--someone older and more experienced who really wanted to be a mother. Certainly, Elizabeth would have been more qualified by the local gossipers' standards. But Mary was God's choice. And what about the kid with the sack lunch? Instead of having the disciples go fishing or providing food for the massive crowd in another way, Jesus decided to share the lunch of a young boy with a crowd of 5,000.
I think God is still about using kids and proving to the world he is the one who decides the abilities and usefulness of people. Take my friend Leeland--a guy who started writing songs and leading his congregation in worship when he was just a kid. He's being used to lead a whole new generation in getting closer to God through worship and praise. God didn't check Leeland's ID to make sure he was old enough. God used him because Lee was willing, available, and passionate.
So if you're thinking God has to wait for "someday" to use you, think again. God wants to use you right now. You can be a leader in your sphere of influence. You can lead in your school by speaking up when someone's being mistreated, or remaining silent when you're tempted to say something derogatory or hurtful. You can lead by befriending kids who are having a tough time, or not becoming arrogant or creating a clique because of your popularity. You can lead by setting a good example of character and solid morals by abstaining from sex and substances that harm your body. The qualities of a good leader are discernment (knowing when enough is enough), wisdom (applying biblical truth to everyday situations), confidence (not cockiness), and determination (stick-to-itiveness).
The Bible doesn't say you need to be a certain age to be a leader. In fact, 1 Timothy 4:12 says, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." Pretty amazing that God is saying young people should be the ones who set the example for others. It's important to know also that, as a leader, there is more expected from you. God actually judges leaders more harshly than he judges followers, because they have assumed positions as guides. There might be some junk in your life you need to clean up so you have credibility as a leader. It can help if you have someone older and more mature in your life who can help you deal with those rough spots. If you'll allow this person to be truthful with you about your flaws and weaknesses, and help you encounter God's grace for those areas, you'll grow closer to God in the process. Be willing to learn from those with more experience, so you'll be able to lead others in the right direction.
**
Taken from "Be The Change" by Zach Hunter, copyright 2007 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Planet Wisdom Daily Devotionals
~ Planet Wisdom Forums – Christian teen talk
4. BIRTHDAYS
We've got two birthday shout outs this week and they go out to Kip Koenig and Heather Wilson! We wish you two best!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
315 entries in Webster's 1996 dictionary were misspelled.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends."
~ Japanese proverb
"Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live."
~ Oscar Wilde
===========our|sponsor===========
PLANET WISDOM TOUR
Be sure to check out the Planet Wisdom Tour. You can request info, including a free DVD, here.
===========our|sponsor===========
DON'T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE--CHANGE THE WORLD!
Our world is broken, but you can change that. Read these stories of real people changing the world, and use and expand on their efforts so you can join the generation of change.
Learn more about or purchase "Generation Change" here.
=================================
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What do you call spending the afternoon with a cranky rabbit?
A: A bad hare day.
