October 5, 2009
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Birthdays
4. Surf Report
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Serve Day Pics
"The best laid plans of mice and men..." You know how it goes. But we had a great time clearing brush at Grace Point and got some work done while we were at it! Check out the pics right here!
HS Discipleship Camp
Click on the image to download the flier with all the info for this high adventure weekend at the Young Life Washington Family Ranch (formerly known as Wild Horse Canyon). Not only will there be exciting times, but times that you'll be challenged in your relationship with God.
Registration is due Sunday
If you have questions about money, please contact Pastor Aaron.
MS Quest Retreat
Hey Mid School! We're heading to Camp Cascades for a weekend of REMIX. Get ready to engage the Word of God, spend some time with friends, and have lots of crazy fun at the Quest retreat!
Click on the image to download the brochure or grab a hard copy in the youth center. The blank retreat price page (on the download) should be filled in with these prices:
Regular Date - $120
Late Registration - $140
If you have questions about money, please contact Pastor Aaron.
Read Through the Bible
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Why Pray Out Loud?
"So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, 'Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.' " (John 11:41-42)
Why do we pray out loud? After all, it makes some of us really uncomfortable to pray in front of each other. And it makes others of us really bored to listen to each other pray. Why do it? Isn't God famous for knowing our thoughts, and aren't we famous for believing that He hears our thoughts?
I think Jesus reveals one of the benefits of praying out loud in front of each other in today's verses. He says clearly that His vocalized prayer of thanks was for the benefit of those listening. He wanted to leave no room for doubt that the giant miracle they were about to witness came from the God of the universe -- that He was God's Son.
In a similar way, when I ask God for help with something right out loud in front of you, you're much more likely to give God the credit when that good thing happens. Vocalizing our prayers and thanksgiving in front of each other is another way to remind each other how huge and powerful our God really is.
Think: Are you hesitant to pray in front of other people? Do you know why? What can you do to start to overcome that timidity?
Pray: Thank God that He doesn't need you to pray out loud in order to hear your prayers, and ask Him to help you to become comfortable talking to Him in front of others sometimes for their benefit and His glory.
Do: Make a point to pray out loud with at least one other person this week. (It can even be your mom!)
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A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday to Jamie George, Jared Bass & Alec Cartwright. We hope you all have a wonderful day!
4. SURF REPORT
- Surrogates Movie Review
- Fame Movie Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
It's against the law to burp or sneeze in a church in Omaha, Nebraska.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. - Auguste Rodin
Courage is fear that has said its prayers. - Dorothy Bernard
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work?
A: A Stick.
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Birthdays
4. Surf Report
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
Serve Day Pics
"The best laid plans of mice and men..." You know how it goes. But we had a great time clearing brush at Grace Point and got some work done while we were at it! Check out the pics right here!
HS Discipleship Camp
Click on the image to download the flier with all the info for this high adventure weekend at the Young Life Washington Family Ranch (formerly known as Wild Horse Canyon). Not only will there be exciting times, but times that you'll be challenged in your relationship with God.Registration is due Sunday
If you have questions about money, please contact Pastor Aaron.
MS Quest Retreat
Hey Mid School! We're heading to Camp Cascades for a weekend of REMIX. Get ready to engage the Word of God, spend some time with friends, and have lots of crazy fun at the Quest retreat!Click on the image to download the brochure or grab a hard copy in the youth center. The blank retreat price page (on the download) should be filled in with these prices:
Regular Date - $120
Late Registration - $140
If you have questions about money, please contact Pastor Aaron.
Read Through the Bible
| Day | 1 Chronicles | Ezekiel | Ephesians |
| Tuesday, October 6 | 22 | 32 | 3-4 |
| Wednesday, October 7 | 23 | 33 | 5-6 |
| Thursday, October 8 | 24-25 | 34 | Philippians 1-2 |
| Friday, October 9 | 26 | 35 | 3-4 |
| Saturday, October 10 | 27 | 36 | John 1 |
| Sunday, October 11 | 28 | 37 | 2-3 |
| Monday, October 12 | 29 | 38 | 4 |
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Why Pray Out Loud?
"So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, 'Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.' " (John 11:41-42)
Why do we pray out loud? After all, it makes some of us really uncomfortable to pray in front of each other. And it makes others of us really bored to listen to each other pray. Why do it? Isn't God famous for knowing our thoughts, and aren't we famous for believing that He hears our thoughts?
I think Jesus reveals one of the benefits of praying out loud in front of each other in today's verses. He says clearly that His vocalized prayer of thanks was for the benefit of those listening. He wanted to leave no room for doubt that the giant miracle they were about to witness came from the God of the universe -- that He was God's Son.
In a similar way, when I ask God for help with something right out loud in front of you, you're much more likely to give God the credit when that good thing happens. Vocalizing our prayers and thanksgiving in front of each other is another way to remind each other how huge and powerful our God really is.
Think: Are you hesitant to pray in front of other people? Do you know why? What can you do to start to overcome that timidity?
Pray: Thank God that He doesn't need you to pray out loud in order to hear your prayers, and ask Him to help you to become comfortable talking to Him in front of others sometimes for their benefit and His glory.
Do: Make a point to pray out loud with at least one other person this week. (It can even be your mom!)
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday to Jamie George, Jared Bass & Alec Cartwright. We hope you all have a wonderful day!
4. SURF REPORT
- Surrogates Movie Review
- Fame Movie Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
It's against the law to burp or sneeze in a church in Omaha, Nebraska.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. - Auguste Rodin
Courage is fear that has said its prayers. - Dorothy Bernard
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work?
A: A Stick.
