June 29, 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
Next Week's Newsletter
Next week the High School group will be down at Camp Harlow so we'll have a very special video newsletter. We've included 2 weeks of our Bible reading and the birthdays for this next week so you know what's going on! Please pray for us as we are at Camp Harlow!
Fliers
Click on these links to download our fliers for the Summer:
Park It! - HS & MS Park nights @ Summerlake Park - July 15 & 16
MS Wild Waves - July 23
MS Guys Grub Camp - August 7-9
HS Rafting - August 12
Read Through the Bible
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
I'm a Christian; Now What?
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him." (Colossians 2:6)
The idea in this verse is both simple and profound. In delivering to his readers -- and us -- what we need to know about Jesus, Paul answers the question we often ask: I'm a Christian; now what?
At least, it's the question we should be asking. Instead, I think a lot of us unconsciously think, "I'm a Christian. Now let me get on with my life." Paul will tell us today and tomorrow that God intends that "getting on with your life" be just as much about Jesus as becoming a Christian was in the first place.
My pastor puts it this way: The wedding isn't the end of the relationship; it's only the first day. Becoming a Christian is the start of living in Christ, not just the end of our search for God. If your life isn't all about growing in Christ, it's not all it could be.
Think: Why do you think so many Christians see Jesus as the gate to eternal life but not the path through this one?
Pray: Ask God to help you to live in Christ just as you received Him.
Do: Challenge your youth leader to define what it means to "live in Christ" in 25 words or less.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
Big happy birthday wishes this week to Aaron Freyer and Marissa Raibley!
4. SURF REPORT
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review
- My Sister's Keeper Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
An apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"No one knows a son better than the father."
~ Chinese Proverb
"People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing. A leader's job is to help people have vision of their potential."
~ John Porter
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What has 6 eyes but can't see?
3 blind mice.
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
Next Week's Newsletter
Next week the High School group will be down at Camp Harlow so we'll have a very special video newsletter. We've included 2 weeks of our Bible reading and the birthdays for this next week so you know what's going on! Please pray for us as we are at Camp Harlow!
Fliers
Click on these links to download our fliers for the Summer:
Read Through the Bible
| Day | 1 Samuel | Isaiah | Revelation |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 11-12 | 55 | 19-20 |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 13 | 56-57 | 21-22 |
| Thursday, July 2 | 14 | 58 | Matthew 1-2 |
| Friday, July 3 | 15 | 59 | 3-4 |
| Saturday, July 4 | 16 | 60 | 5 |
| Sunday, July 5 | 17 | 61 | 6 |
| Monday, July 6 | 18 | 62 | 7 |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 19 | 63 | 8 |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 20 | 64 | 9 |
| Thursday, July 9 | 21-22 | 65 | 10 |
| Friday, July 10 | 23 | 66 | 11 |
| Saturday, July 11 | 24 | Jeremiah 1 | 12 |
| Sunday, July 12 | 25 | 2 | 13 |
| Monday, July 13 | 26-27 | 3 | 14 |
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
I'm a Christian; Now What?
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him." (Colossians 2:6)
The idea in this verse is both simple and profound. In delivering to his readers -- and us -- what we need to know about Jesus, Paul answers the question we often ask: I'm a Christian; now what?
At least, it's the question we should be asking. Instead, I think a lot of us unconsciously think, "I'm a Christian. Now let me get on with my life." Paul will tell us today and tomorrow that God intends that "getting on with your life" be just as much about Jesus as becoming a Christian was in the first place.
My pastor puts it this way: The wedding isn't the end of the relationship; it's only the first day. Becoming a Christian is the start of living in Christ, not just the end of our search for God. If your life isn't all about growing in Christ, it's not all it could be.
Think: Why do you think so many Christians see Jesus as the gate to eternal life but not the path through this one?
Pray: Ask God to help you to live in Christ just as you received Him.
Do: Challenge your youth leader to define what it means to "live in Christ" in 25 words or less.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
Big happy birthday wishes this week to Aaron Freyer and Marissa Raibley!
4. SURF REPORT
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review
- My Sister's Keeper Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
An apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"No one knows a son better than the father."
~ Chinese Proverb
"People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing. A leader's job is to help people have vision of their potential."
~ John Porter
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What has 6 eyes but can't see?
3 blind mice.
June 22, 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
Summer Celebration
We're getting this Summer kicked off right with Summer Celebration 2009! Mid & High School gather this Wednesday, June 24 from 6-8pm for a night of BBQ, games, and encouragement for your Summer, all for just $2!
Download a flier here.
Freshmen Lunch
Hey Freshmen. Want a free lunch?! Stay after 2nd service this Sunday (12:30-1:30) in the Youth Center for a free pizza lunch, a chance to win a $5 Starbucks card, and time to talk about your Mid-School experience here at 180. We want to hear from you!
Please let Pastor Aaron know by Wednesday if you plan to join us.
Welcome Parties
We had a great time last week welcoming our brand new Freshmen and 6th graders. Check out all the fun here.
Read Through the Bible
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Are You So Dull?
"After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about this parable. 'Are you so dull?' he asked. 'Don't you see that nothing that enters a man from the outside can make him "unclean"? For it doesn't go into his heart but into his stomach, and then out of his body.' (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods 'clean.')" (Mark 7:17-19)
Ouch! I've had moments in my life where I might have imagined that Jesus thought I was pretty thick-headed, but it must have stung a little to hear Him actually say out loud, "Are you so dull?"
Part of the problem was that Jesus' teaching about food not being able to make you unclean was radically different from what the disciples had grown up believing. It was built into their worldview about both God and food. Jesus' declaration that all foods were now clean was so startling they had to ask what, exactly, He meant.
Does Jesus sound too harsh to you, given what seems to us like the disciples' understandable confusion? It might feel that way through the ears of our culture, but Jesus was a teacher, a rabbi, and challenging students with stern questions is often an effective teaching method. It wakes us up, tells us "this is serious," and helps us to realize that we are NOT too dull. We can get this.
Jesus was never NOT loving or patient or kind. Even His harsh-sounding questions were intended for the disciples' good.
Think: Do you ever feel a little dull when it comes to understanding some of the hard-to-get words of Jesus? Does that motivate you to work a little harder to figure them out through prayers, research, or asking someone you trust?
Pray: Ask God to help you to keep growing in your understanding of Jesus' words in the Bible.
Do: Think about Jesus and his disciples next time one of your teachers or coaches asks you a stern or abrupt question.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays, birthdays, birthdays! Let's hear your loudest cheer for our birthday people this week! Rebekah Lambert, Kyle Broyer, Aaron Geist, Stephen Fiddes and Marissa Vaternick, we wish you a happy birthday!
4. SURF REPORT
- Year One Review
- The Proposal Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
The average French citizen eats 500 snails a year.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Who has never tasted what is bitter does not know what is sweet."
~ German Proverb
"Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing."
~ Vincent Lombardi
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What is the best thing to do if you find a gorilla in your bed?
Sleep somewhere else.
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
Summer Celebration
We're getting this Summer kicked off right with Summer Celebration 2009! Mid & High School gather this Wednesday, June 24 from 6-8pm for a night of BBQ, games, and encouragement for your Summer, all for just $2!
Download a flier here.
Freshmen Lunch
Hey Freshmen. Want a free lunch?! Stay after 2nd service this Sunday (12:30-1:30) in the Youth Center for a free pizza lunch, a chance to win a $5 Starbucks card, and time to talk about your Mid-School experience here at 180. We want to hear from you!
Please let Pastor Aaron know by Wednesday if you plan to join us.
Welcome Parties
We had a great time last week welcoming our brand new Freshmen and 6th graders. Check out all the fun here.
 |
| Freshmen & 6th Grade Welcome 2009 |
Read Through the Bible
| Day | 1 Samuel | Isaiah | Revelation |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 2 | 48 | 5-6 |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 3 | 49 | 7-9 |
| Thursday, June 25 | 4 | 50 | 10-11 |
| Friday, June 26 | 5-6 | 51 | 12-13 |
| Saturday, June 27 | 7-8 | 52 | 14 |
| Sunday, June 28 | 9 | 53 | 15-16 |
| Monday, June 29 | 10 | 54 | 17-18 |
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Are You So Dull?
"After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about this parable. 'Are you so dull?' he asked. 'Don't you see that nothing that enters a man from the outside can make him "unclean"? For it doesn't go into his heart but into his stomach, and then out of his body.' (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods 'clean.')" (Mark 7:17-19)
Ouch! I've had moments in my life where I might have imagined that Jesus thought I was pretty thick-headed, but it must have stung a little to hear Him actually say out loud, "Are you so dull?"
Part of the problem was that Jesus' teaching about food not being able to make you unclean was radically different from what the disciples had grown up believing. It was built into their worldview about both God and food. Jesus' declaration that all foods were now clean was so startling they had to ask what, exactly, He meant.
Does Jesus sound too harsh to you, given what seems to us like the disciples' understandable confusion? It might feel that way through the ears of our culture, but Jesus was a teacher, a rabbi, and challenging students with stern questions is often an effective teaching method. It wakes us up, tells us "this is serious," and helps us to realize that we are NOT too dull. We can get this.
Jesus was never NOT loving or patient or kind. Even His harsh-sounding questions were intended for the disciples' good.
Think: Do you ever feel a little dull when it comes to understanding some of the hard-to-get words of Jesus? Does that motivate you to work a little harder to figure them out through prayers, research, or asking someone you trust?
Pray: Ask God to help you to keep growing in your understanding of Jesus' words in the Bible.
Do: Think about Jesus and his disciples next time one of your teachers or coaches asks you a stern or abrupt question.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays, birthdays, birthdays! Let's hear your loudest cheer for our birthday people this week! Rebekah Lambert, Kyle Broyer, Aaron Geist, Stephen Fiddes and Marissa Vaternick, we wish you a happy birthday!
4. SURF REPORT
- Year One Review
- The Proposal Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
The average French citizen eats 500 snails a year.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Who has never tasted what is bitter does not know what is sweet."
~ German Proverb
"Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing."
~ Vincent Lombardi
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What is the best thing to do if you find a gorilla in your bed?
Sleep somewhere else.
June 15, 2009
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
High School Harlow Mission Update
If you plan on the Camp Harlow mission trip this Summer, the deadline for your application is this Wednesday.
Training is this Friday and Saturday at Camp Harlow in Eugene. We will meet at 7am on Friday and return by 3pm on Saturday.
Bring 2 day's worth of clothing, toiletries, a towel, Bible, pen, and a swimsuit and call Pastor Aaron with any questions!
Welcome Parties
This week we welcome a brand new class to our Mid and High School groups. New Freshmen, join us Wednesday and 6th graders on Thursday from 7-8:30 for a night to welcome you to your new group!
Farewell Pictures & Videos
We had great times together last Wednesday and Thursday saying farewell to the Seniors, 8th graders, and Andrew Geist. Want to relive a bit of the evening? Check out these links to the pictures and don't miss out on the videos!
Summer Celebration
We're getting this Summer kicked off right with Summer Celebration 2009! Mid & High School gather on Wednesday, June 24 from 6-8pm for a night of BBQ, games, and encouragement for your Summer, all for just $2!
Download a flier here.
College Group Amazing Race
Hey Graduating Seniors...first of all, Congratulations! We are proud of your accomplishments and thankful for the time we had with you at 180. Remember that you are welcome to hang around Fuel & 180 throughout the Summer.
We also hope you get a chance to check out our College Group @ Grace Point. It's a growing group with great leaders and increasing vision. Get connected with them and make sure to meet Will Hale, who is now working with College students. Join them up on Facebook.
Saturday, June 27 is the College Amazing Race and you don't want to miss out. Check back here soon for a promo video.
Read Through the Bible
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Fearful Strangers
"Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear." (1 Peter 1:17)
Have you spent any time in foreign countries? I remember being in Italy once and feeling very "American." After a few days, my wife and I bought some Italian clothes, worked on our accents and a few Italian phrases, and tried to blend in a little. But we couldn't hide; it was obvious we weren't locals.
The day after you became a Christian, you woke up in a foreign country. You might not have felt it, and probably nobody could tell, at first. But your citizenship had been transferred to heaven, the kingdom of light. You had become a stranger here.
Peter wants us to live like we're from somewhere else. He wants us to stop trying to blend in to our worldly culture. He wants us to stand out, trying harder to honor our King back home than the customs of this land. He wants us to remember that the King is watching, and He is a fair judge of our choices.
Think: Do you ever feel like a stranger in your world because of your commitment to God through Jesus? How can that be a good thing?
Pray: Ask God to help you live your life here in reverent fear for Him.
Do: Listen to how the writer of Hebrews 11:13-16 expresses this same idea.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
We've got 2 great birthday wishes this week for Rebecca Pierce and Mitch Thornburg. Have a great birthday!
4. SURF REPORT
- 3OH!3 Don't Trust Me Review
~ Always Watching Book Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
A snail can sleep for three years.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where the stand in times of challenge and controversy."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot."
~ Kobe Bryant
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What has one horn and gives milk?
A milk truck.
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
High School Harlow Mission Update
If you plan on the Camp Harlow mission trip this Summer, the deadline for your application is this Wednesday.
Training is this Friday and Saturday at Camp Harlow in Eugene. We will meet at 7am on Friday and return by 3pm on Saturday.
Bring 2 day's worth of clothing, toiletries, a towel, Bible, pen, and a swimsuit and call Pastor Aaron with any questions!
Welcome Parties
This week we welcome a brand new class to our Mid and High School groups. New Freshmen, join us Wednesday and 6th graders on Thursday from 7-8:30 for a night to welcome you to your new group!
Farewell Pictures & Videos
We had great times together last Wednesday and Thursday saying farewell to the Seniors, 8th graders, and Andrew Geist. Want to relive a bit of the evening? Check out these links to the pictures and don't miss out on the videos!
 |
| Senior Farewell 2009 |
 |
| 8th Grade Farewell - 2009 |
Summer Celebration
We're getting this Summer kicked off right with Summer Celebration 2009! Mid & High School gather on Wednesday, June 24 from 6-8pm for a night of BBQ, games, and encouragement for your Summer, all for just $2!
Download a flier here.
College Group Amazing Race
Hey Graduating Seniors...first of all, Congratulations! We are proud of your accomplishments and thankful for the time we had with you at 180. Remember that you are welcome to hang around Fuel & 180 throughout the Summer.
We also hope you get a chance to check out our College Group @ Grace Point. It's a growing group with great leaders and increasing vision. Get connected with them and make sure to meet Will Hale, who is now working with College students. Join them up on Facebook.
Saturday, June 27 is the College Amazing Race and you don't want to miss out. Check back here soon for a promo video.
Read Through the Bible
| Day | Judges | Isaiah | 1 John |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 17-18 | 40 | 1-2 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 19 | 41 | 3-4 |
| Thursday, June 18 | 20 | 42 | 5 |
| Friday, June 19 | 21 | 43 | 2 John - 3 John All |
| Saturday, June 20 | Ruth 1-2 | 44 | Jude All |
| Sunday, June 21 | 3-4 | 45 | Revelation 1-2 |
| Monday, June 22 | 1 Samuel 1 | 46-47 | 3-4 |
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Fearful Strangers
"Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear." (1 Peter 1:17)
Have you spent any time in foreign countries? I remember being in Italy once and feeling very "American." After a few days, my wife and I bought some Italian clothes, worked on our accents and a few Italian phrases, and tried to blend in a little. But we couldn't hide; it was obvious we weren't locals.
The day after you became a Christian, you woke up in a foreign country. You might not have felt it, and probably nobody could tell, at first. But your citizenship had been transferred to heaven, the kingdom of light. You had become a stranger here.
Peter wants us to live like we're from somewhere else. He wants us to stop trying to blend in to our worldly culture. He wants us to stand out, trying harder to honor our King back home than the customs of this land. He wants us to remember that the King is watching, and He is a fair judge of our choices.
Think: Do you ever feel like a stranger in your world because of your commitment to God through Jesus? How can that be a good thing?
Pray: Ask God to help you live your life here in reverent fear for Him.
Do: Listen to how the writer of Hebrews 11:13-16 expresses this same idea.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
We've got 2 great birthday wishes this week for Rebecca Pierce and Mitch Thornburg. Have a great birthday!
4. SURF REPORT
- 3OH!3 Don't Trust Me Review
~ Always Watching Book Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
A snail can sleep for three years.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where the stand in times of challenge and controversy."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot."
~ Kobe Bryant
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What has one horn and gives milk?
A milk truck.
June 8, 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
180's Summer Calendar
That's right...you heard us say that magical word: "Summer!" We're glad that Summer is finally here and can't wait for all the good times together, having fun and growing in the Lord.
Make sure you are in the know and grab your copy of the 180 Summer calendar in the Youth Center or by downloading it right here.
Grad Parties
This is one of those bittersweet times of the year; It's sweet that you're graduating (!!!!) and bitter because you're moving on from mid school or high school. Well you don't want to miss the celebration! We've got a party in store for our grads this week: Seniors at Fuel (6/10) and 8th graders at the Danger Zone (6/11) from 7-8:30. Come for some great treats, a look back on their years in 180 and a chance to give them some kudos as they move on.
Check out last year's parties:High School Summer Missions
We have some great news here at 180! We are heading to Camp Harlow (www.campharlow.com) in Eugene, OR for a week of camp counseling. Camp Harlow has been a great place for Summer Camps for the last 60 years and this year we get to join with them in serving, sharing God's Word and love, with local children.
If you are a current 8th grader through Senior in High School, download the application packet, pray about it, and contact Pastor Aaron with any questions.
Read Through the Bible
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
First Word
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." (John 1:1-2)
In the first chapter of his book about Jesus, John packs some huge ideas about Jesus into just a few simple sentences. That's good writing. Even those of us who take God's Word as just that don't often give it credit for being well written. God took great care to make sure the words used to communicate His Word were not just meaningful, but also delivered with excellence.
It's no accident, then, that John's first big idea is to call Jesus "the Word." You've probably heard that the original greek word for "word" is logos. That word was known both to Greek philosophy and Jewish theology. It was a perfect word to introduce the idea of Jesus to everyone in John's audience -- on the way to introducing us to the reality of Jesus as the Son of God.
The first thing we learn about this logos is that it's more than just a connection between God and the material world; it is a He. The logos is a person -- a person who has been around since the beginning, a person who has been with God, a person who is God.
Thinking: Have you ever wondered why John called Jesus "the Word" and not "the Picture"? Why do you think God puts such value on words? Why not reveal His truth in video instead of text?
Pray: Ask God to help you get to know Him better by better understanding His Word and all the words in it.
Do: Think about memorizing John 1:1-14 this week.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
We've got some birthday gals and a guy who need some birthday cheer this week. Happy birthday to Monica Noe, Tori Broyer, Julia Miller, Gloria Schwindt, Stephanie Cook and Spencer Riabley. Happy birthday!!!!!
4. SURF REPORT
- Land of the Lost Movie Review
~ Drag Me To Hell Movie Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
99% of people cannot lick their elbow.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself."
~ Paul "Bear" Bryant
"What you see and hear depends a great deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are."
~ C.S. Lewis
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What do you call a pig that does karate?
A pork chop.
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
180's Summer CalendarThat's right...you heard us say that magical word: "Summer!" We're glad that Summer is finally here and can't wait for all the good times together, having fun and growing in the Lord.
Make sure you are in the know and grab your copy of the 180 Summer calendar in the Youth Center or by downloading it right here.
Grad Parties
This is one of those bittersweet times of the year; It's sweet that you're graduating (!!!!) and bitter because you're moving on from mid school or high school. Well you don't want to miss the celebration! We've got a party in store for our grads this week: Seniors at Fuel (6/10) and 8th graders at the Danger Zone (6/11) from 7-8:30. Come for some great treats, a look back on their years in 180 and a chance to give them some kudos as they move on.
Check out last year's parties:High School Summer Missions
We have some great news here at 180! We are heading to Camp Harlow (www.campharlow.com) in Eugene, OR for a week of camp counseling. Camp Harlow has been a great place for Summer Camps for the last 60 years and this year we get to join with them in serving, sharing God's Word and love, with local children.
If you are a current 8th grader through Senior in High School, download the application packet, pray about it, and contact Pastor Aaron with any questions.
Read Through the Bible
| Day | Judges | Isaiah | James |
| Tuesday, June 9 | 6 | 33 | 3-4 |
| Wednesday, June 10 | 7-8 | 34 | 5 |
| Thursday, June 11 | 9 | 35 | 1 Peter 1 |
| Friday, June 12 | 10-11 | 36 | 2 |
| Saturday, June 13 | 12-13 | 37 | 3-5 |
| Sunday, June 14 | 14-15 | 38 | 2 Peter 1-2 |
| Monday, June 15 | 16 | 39 | 3 |
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
First Word
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." (John 1:1-2)
In the first chapter of his book about Jesus, John packs some huge ideas about Jesus into just a few simple sentences. That's good writing. Even those of us who take God's Word as just that don't often give it credit for being well written. God took great care to make sure the words used to communicate His Word were not just meaningful, but also delivered with excellence.
It's no accident, then, that John's first big idea is to call Jesus "the Word." You've probably heard that the original greek word for "word" is logos. That word was known both to Greek philosophy and Jewish theology. It was a perfect word to introduce the idea of Jesus to everyone in John's audience -- on the way to introducing us to the reality of Jesus as the Son of God.
The first thing we learn about this logos is that it's more than just a connection between God and the material world; it is a He. The logos is a person -- a person who has been around since the beginning, a person who has been with God, a person who is God.
Thinking: Have you ever wondered why John called Jesus "the Word" and not "the Picture"? Why do you think God puts such value on words? Why not reveal His truth in video instead of text?
Pray: Ask God to help you get to know Him better by better understanding His Word and all the words in it.
Do: Think about memorizing John 1:1-14 this week.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. BIRTHDAYS
We've got some birthday gals and a guy who need some birthday cheer this week. Happy birthday to Monica Noe, Tori Broyer, Julia Miller, Gloria Schwindt, Stephanie Cook and Spencer Riabley. Happy birthday!!!!!
4. SURF REPORT
- Land of the Lost Movie Review
~ Drag Me To Hell Movie Review
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
99% of people cannot lick their elbow.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself."
~ Paul "Bear" Bryant
"What you see and hear depends a great deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are."
~ C.S. Lewis
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What do you call a pig that does karate?
A pork chop.
June 1, 2009
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthday
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
High School Summer Missions
We have some great news here at 180! We are heading to Camp Harlow (www.campharlow.com) in Eugene, OR for a week of camp counseling. Camp Harlow has been a great place for Summer Camps for the last 60 years and this year we get to join with them in serving, sharing God's Word and love, with local children.
If you are a current 8th grader through Senior in High School, download the application packet, pray about it, and contact Pastor Aaron with any questions.
A Note from Pastor Aaron
In case you missed it yesterday, Grace Point voted that I expand my role to include Mid School! Most of you mid schoolers know me, and I you from our time together on Sunday morning, but I look forward to getting to know you better on Thursday nights too! I am glad for this opportunity and am grateful for the team of volunteers around me who care deeply for you. I am here for you and will be praying for you. You can always call or email or stop by my office here at church. See you on Thursday!
Aaron
Grad Parties
This is one of those bittersweet times of the year; It's sweet that you're graduating (!!!!) and bitter because you're moving on from mid school or high school. Well you don't want to miss the celebration! We've got a party in store for our grads next week: Seniors at Fuel (6/10) and 8th graders at the Danger Zone (6/11) from 7-8:30. Come for some great treats, a look back on their years in 180 and a chance to give them some kudos as they move on.
Check out last year's parties:Free Music Winner
Two weeks ago we had a contest and asked you to tell us one of your favorite Christian songs and how it's helped you in your journey with God.
The winning entry was from Christine Laughlin!!!! For her willingness to share with us, we've got a free CD of great music from "Rockin' Road Tunes 2009". Thanks for sharing Christine! Here's a snippet of what she had to say:
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Can You Have It All?
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." (Matthew 6:24)
When I was in high school, the adults in my life had a habit of telling me (and every other student), "You can be anything you want to be." They said this as if it were a good thing. Because I lived in a free, prosperous country and had a good education, my life menu had endless options on it.
Here's what they didn't tell me: "You cannot be everything you want to be." We live in a "have it all" culture and "anything we want to be" easily translates itself in our ears to collecting the whole set. We want to use our lives up for God and have a comfortable lifestyle. We want to die to ourselves and look hot. We want to look hot and be pure. We want to change the world and to hang out with the pretty, funny people. We want an iPod. No, the new one.
Here's what Jesus told me: "You can't have it all." Oh. "For starters, will you serve God or money?" Yes! "Nope. Gotta pick one." But I can be anything I want to be! "True. So which will you pick?" All of the above? "Not an option. One or the other."
Oh.
Think: What do you risk by choosing to serve God instead of money? What do you risk by choosing to serve money instead of God? What are other things you can "serve" besides God or money?
Pray: Ask God to free you from the illusion that you can serve Him and money at the same time.
Do: Make a short list of things Money tells its servants to do.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Up Review
~ "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas Review
4. BIRTHDAY
We've got one big birthday this week for Elizabeth Irving. We hope your day is truly special!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Reno, Nevada is actually west of Los Angeles, California.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people."
~ Woodrow Wilson
"Spectacular achievements are always preceded by unspectacular preparation."
~ Roger Staubach
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What has a lot of keys but can not open any doors?
A piano.
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthday
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Uh, That's Funny?
1. 180 NEWS
High School Summer Missions
We have some great news here at 180! We are heading to Camp Harlow (www.campharlow.com) in Eugene, OR for a week of camp counseling. Camp Harlow has been a great place for Summer Camps for the last 60 years and this year we get to join with them in serving, sharing God's Word and love, with local children.
If you are a current 8th grader through Senior in High School, download the application packet, pray about it, and contact Pastor Aaron with any questions.
A Note from Pastor Aaron
In case you missed it yesterday, Grace Point voted that I expand my role to include Mid School! Most of you mid schoolers know me, and I you from our time together on Sunday morning, but I look forward to getting to know you better on Thursday nights too! I am glad for this opportunity and am grateful for the team of volunteers around me who care deeply for you. I am here for you and will be praying for you. You can always call or email or stop by my office here at church. See you on Thursday!
Aaron
Grad Parties
This is one of those bittersweet times of the year; It's sweet that you're graduating (!!!!) and bitter because you're moving on from mid school or high school. Well you don't want to miss the celebration! We've got a party in store for our grads next week: Seniors at Fuel (6/10) and 8th graders at the Danger Zone (6/11) from 7-8:30. Come for some great treats, a look back on their years in 180 and a chance to give them some kudos as they move on.
Check out last year's parties:Free Music Winner
Two weeks ago we had a contest and asked you to tell us one of your favorite Christian songs and how it's helped you in your journey with God.
The winning entry was from Christine Laughlin!!!! For her willingness to share with us, we've got a free CD of great music from "Rockin' Road Tunes 2009". Thanks for sharing Christine! Here's a snippet of what she had to say:
OK! My favorite song is "God is Watching Over You" by Phil Joel! I love it! Whenever I heard it on the radio I would get up and dance :) Its an amazing song and you should go listen to it right now. Ok so one time I was feeling really sad...and I turned on the radio. The intro of the song came on and I just smiled :) and just started singing to it. When the chorus came on "God is watching over you as always, you are loved what ever you go through, He's right beside you, and if you think He'll ever leave you, you better think again!" It was just perfect!Read Through the Bible
That's why I love that song.
| Day | Joshua | Isaiah | Hebrews |
| Tuesday, June 2 | 19 | 25 | 8-9 |
| Wednesday, June 3 | 20-21 | 26-27 | 10 |
| Thursday, June 4 | 22 | 28 | 11 |
| Friday, June 5 | 23-24 | 29 | 12 |
| Saturday, June 6 | Judges 1 | 30 | 13 |
| Sunday, June 7 | 2-3 | 31 | James 1 |
| Monday, June 8 | 4-5 | 32 | 2 |
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Can You Have It All?
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." (Matthew 6:24)
When I was in high school, the adults in my life had a habit of telling me (and every other student), "You can be anything you want to be." They said this as if it were a good thing. Because I lived in a free, prosperous country and had a good education, my life menu had endless options on it.
Here's what they didn't tell me: "You cannot be everything you want to be." We live in a "have it all" culture and "anything we want to be" easily translates itself in our ears to collecting the whole set. We want to use our lives up for God and have a comfortable lifestyle. We want to die to ourselves and look hot. We want to look hot and be pure. We want to change the world and to hang out with the pretty, funny people. We want an iPod. No, the new one.
Here's what Jesus told me: "You can't have it all." Oh. "For starters, will you serve God or money?" Yes! "Nope. Gotta pick one." But I can be anything I want to be! "True. So which will you pick?" All of the above? "Not an option. One or the other."
Oh.
Think: What do you risk by choosing to serve God instead of money? What do you risk by choosing to serve money instead of God? What are other things you can "serve" besides God or money?
Pray: Ask God to free you from the illusion that you can serve Him and money at the same time.
Do: Make a short list of things Money tells its servants to do.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Up Review
~ "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas Review
4. BIRTHDAY
We've got one big birthday this week for Elizabeth Irving. We hope your day is truly special!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Reno, Nevada is actually west of Los Angeles, California.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people."
~ Woodrow Wilson
"Spectacular achievements are always preceded by unspectacular preparation."
~ Roger Staubach
7. UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
What has a lot of keys but can not open any doors?
A piano.
