November 23, 2009
180 NEWS
Thanksgiving Holiday
We hope you have a great Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. Because of the holiday, we're taking a break this week. Eat some food, give some thanks...and don't forget to thank God for all He's done for you!
Small Groups
We're back this week for another night of learning from each other. Join us @ 7 in our small group rooms after the Focus Point dinner.
Birthday Party for Jesus
Would you like an opportunity to serve God, love kids and party on your Christmas break? Join us on December 6 from 12:30-3:30 for lunch and training to put on a birthday party for Jesus! We'll invite children to church on December 21 from 1-3 and you'll throw a party for them! Contact Mary Hunter if you're interested in serving.
TNT Pics
I think I won't eat for a week after that meal. My stomach is still full with Gloria's Gobblin' Great Grub! Even if you're in High School, you can join us in, in having an attitude of thanks. Check out 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
Here are a few of the pictures from the night. Keep on checking back as we add more! Also, the formal pictures are in. Ask Pastor Aaron for the website & password!
B-Town Kids Toy Drive
Join us this year in helping make it a great Christmas for children in Portland. Wrap and label a gift with the gender & age (2-12 years old) it is for. Then bring them to the Youth Center by Thursday, December 17 for Bridgetown Kids to give.
Read Through the Bible
Birthdays
We want to with a very happy birthday this week to Jacob Eitzen & Andy Wiseman!
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
When Plans Change: Start Where You Are
"But Jesus said, 'You feed them.' 'With what?' they asked. 'We’d have to work for months to earn enough money to buy food for all these people!' 'How much bread do you have?' he asked. 'Go and find out.' They came back and reported, 'We have five loaves of bread and two fish.' " (Mark 6:37-38)
Problem: Lots of people; no food. Solution: Send the people off to buy food before it gets too late. At least, that was the perfectly reasonable plan the disciples came up with. Then in today's verses, Jesus said, "No, I want you to serve them by doing the impossible."
The disciples were tired, hungry, and under-funded. They got stuck on the impossible part: "We don't have the resources." Jesus rejected that answer just as quickly as He rejected their plan: "Count what you do have."
Maybe you've had a similar experience. God has nixed your Plan A (and your Plan B) -- either through your circumstances or your parents or the weather -- but He still expects you to follow His plan. And it feels impossible. And you clearly don't have the resources.
You have a choice: Give up or expect God to use what you've got to do the impossible.
Think: How often do you feel like it would be impossible to do what God wants you to do? Do you tend to give up or jump in even though you don't have a good plan to make it work? How does that usually turn out?
Pray: Ask God to help you to trust Him to provide everything you need to do what He wants you to do -- even when you can't see, yet, how it will all work out.
Do: Ask your parents or youth leader or some other, older Christian if they've ever seen God provide a solution in an impossible situation.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
SURF REPORT
-The Twilight Saga: New Moon Review
-Planet 51 Review
FORGETTABLE FACT
There are 10 human body parts that are only three letters long. (leg arm hip eye ear toe jaw rib gum lip)
POTENT QUOTABLES
Praise God even when you don't understand what He is doing. - Henry Jacobson
If you want to change your life, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily. - Gerald Good
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What is a vampire's favorite fruit?
A: Neck-tarines
Thanksgiving Holiday
We hope you have a great Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. Because of the holiday, we're taking a break this week. Eat some food, give some thanks...and don't forget to thank God for all He's done for you!
Small Groups
We're back this week for another night of learning from each other. Join us @ 7 in our small group rooms after the Focus Point dinner.
Birthday Party for Jesus
Would you like an opportunity to serve God, love kids and party on your Christmas break? Join us on December 6 from 12:30-3:30 for lunch and training to put on a birthday party for Jesus! We'll invite children to church on December 21 from 1-3 and you'll throw a party for them! Contact Mary Hunter if you're interested in serving.
TNT Pics
I think I won't eat for a week after that meal. My stomach is still full with Gloria's Gobblin' Great Grub! Even if you're in High School, you can join us in, in having an attitude of thanks. Check out 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
Here are a few of the pictures from the night. Keep on checking back as we add more! Also, the formal pictures are in. Ask Pastor Aaron for the website & password!
B-Town Kids Toy Drive
Join us this year in helping make it a great Christmas for children in Portland. Wrap and label a gift with the gender & age (2-12 years old) it is for. Then bring them to the Youth Center by Thursday, December 17 for Bridgetown Kids to give.
Read Through the Bible
| Day | Nehemiah | Amos | 2 Thessalonians |
| Tuesday, November 24 | 9-10 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Wednesday, November 25 | 11-12 | 5 | 3 |
| Thursday, November 26 | 13 | 6 | 1 Timothy 1-3 |
| Friday, November 27 | Esther 1-2 | 7 | 4-6 |
| Saturday, November 28 | 3-4 | 8 | 2 Timothy 1-2 |
| Sunday, November 29 | 5-6 | 9 | 3-4 |
| Monday, November 30 | 7-8 | Obadiah 1 | Philemon 1 |
Birthdays
We want to with a very happy birthday this week to Jacob Eitzen & Andy Wiseman!
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
When Plans Change: Start Where You Are
"But Jesus said, 'You feed them.' 'With what?' they asked. 'We’d have to work for months to earn enough money to buy food for all these people!' 'How much bread do you have?' he asked. 'Go and find out.' They came back and reported, 'We have five loaves of bread and two fish.' " (Mark 6:37-38)
Problem: Lots of people; no food. Solution: Send the people off to buy food before it gets too late. At least, that was the perfectly reasonable plan the disciples came up with. Then in today's verses, Jesus said, "No, I want you to serve them by doing the impossible."
The disciples were tired, hungry, and under-funded. They got stuck on the impossible part: "We don't have the resources." Jesus rejected that answer just as quickly as He rejected their plan: "Count what you do have."
Maybe you've had a similar experience. God has nixed your Plan A (and your Plan B) -- either through your circumstances or your parents or the weather -- but He still expects you to follow His plan. And it feels impossible. And you clearly don't have the resources.
You have a choice: Give up or expect God to use what you've got to do the impossible.
Think: How often do you feel like it would be impossible to do what God wants you to do? Do you tend to give up or jump in even though you don't have a good plan to make it work? How does that usually turn out?
Pray: Ask God to help you to trust Him to provide everything you need to do what He wants you to do -- even when you can't see, yet, how it will all work out.
Do: Ask your parents or youth leader or some other, older Christian if they've ever seen God provide a solution in an impossible situation.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
SURF REPORT
-The Twilight Saga: New Moon Review
-Planet 51 Review
FORGETTABLE FACT
There are 10 human body parts that are only three letters long. (leg arm hip eye ear toe jaw rib gum lip)
POTENT QUOTABLES
Praise God even when you don't understand what He is doing. - Henry Jacobson
If you want to change your life, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily. - Gerald Good
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What is a vampire's favorite fruit?
A: Neck-tarines
November 16, 2009
180 NEWS
TNT! (Turkey 'N Thanks)
Middle school, prepare for Thanksgiving with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. This night is not one to miss (it's free too ;] )! Dress your best on this Thursday, November 19 from 7-9pm...and don't eat before you come!
Small Groups
This being the 4th Sunday of the month, we won't have small groups. Enjoy the night with your family!
Read Through The Bible
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Praise Week: He Loves Us?
"Praise be to God, who has not rejected a my prayer or withheld his love from me!" (Psalm 66:20)
What exactly does God owe us? Maybe it's too easy to say He doesn't owe us anything. He did create us, after all. And He is just to His creatures, giving good gifts to all.
But He does not owe us love. We do not have the right by default to have the God of the universe love us and hear out prayers.
David ends his praise psalm -- and our praise week -- amazed that God, the God of all, has not rejected his request. In fact, God has proven His love for one among the billions in time and space again and again.
Does God love you? Does He hear your prayers and answer them? Then let's praise Him today.
Think: Why do you think it's so easy for us to get bored with the idea that God loves us and listens to us? How much does that matter to you?
Pray: Praise God for loving you and responding to your prayers because you come to Him in the name of Jesus.
Do: Look forward to your next opportunity to praise God.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
BIRTHDAYS
Hey Christine Laughlin and Kevin O! Happy birthday from all of us at 180!
SURF REPORT
-Hello Hurricane Switchfoot Review
-Sleep May Limit Teens' Depression
FORGETTABLE FACT
In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.
POTENT QUOTABLES
Let Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. - Theodore Roosevelt
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action. - W.J. Cameron
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What kind of key do you need to get into the jungle?
A: A Mon-key
TNT! (Turkey 'N Thanks)
Middle school, prepare for Thanksgiving with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. This night is not one to miss (it's free too ;] )! Dress your best on this Thursday, November 19 from 7-9pm...and don't eat before you come!
Small Groups
This being the 4th Sunday of the month, we won't have small groups. Enjoy the night with your family!
Read Through The Bible
| Day | Ezra | Hosea | Acts |
| Tuesday, November 17 | 5-6 | 6-7 | 25-26 |
| Wednesday, November 18 | 7-8 | 8-9 | 27-28 |
| Thursday, November 19 | 9-10 | 10-11 | Colossians 1-2 |
| Friday, November 20 | Nehemiah 1-2 | 12-13 | 3-4 |
| Saturday, November 21 | 3-4 | 14 | 1 Thessalonians 1-2 |
| Sunday, November 22 | 5-6 | Joel 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Monday, November 23 | 7-8 | Amos 1-2 | 5 |
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Praise Week: He Loves Us?
"Praise be to God, who has not rejected a my prayer or withheld his love from me!" (Psalm 66:20)
What exactly does God owe us? Maybe it's too easy to say He doesn't owe us anything. He did create us, after all. And He is just to His creatures, giving good gifts to all.
But He does not owe us love. We do not have the right by default to have the God of the universe love us and hear out prayers.
David ends his praise psalm -- and our praise week -- amazed that God, the God of all, has not rejected his request. In fact, God has proven His love for one among the billions in time and space again and again.
Does God love you? Does He hear your prayers and answer them? Then let's praise Him today.
Think: Why do you think it's so easy for us to get bored with the idea that God loves us and listens to us? How much does that matter to you?
Pray: Praise God for loving you and responding to your prayers because you come to Him in the name of Jesus.
Do: Look forward to your next opportunity to praise God.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
BIRTHDAYS
Hey Christine Laughlin and Kevin O! Happy birthday from all of us at 180!
SURF REPORT
-Hello Hurricane Switchfoot Review
-Sleep May Limit Teens' Depression
FORGETTABLE FACT
In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.
POTENT QUOTABLES
Let Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. - Theodore Roosevelt
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action. - W.J. Cameron
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What kind of key do you need to get into the jungle?
A: A Mon-key
November 9, 2009
180 NEWS
Guy's Night Out
High School guys...we've got plans for you! Join us on Friday, November 13 from 5pm-Midnight for dude games, man dinner, and junk food like mad. Bring $5.
T'NT
Middle school, prepare for Thanksgiving with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. This night is not one to miss (it's free too ;] )! Dress your best on Thursday, November 19 from 7-8:30...and don't eat before you come!
Small Groups
Mid & High schoolers, we'll see you at 7 this Sunday night for an evening of small groups. Don't forget about Focus Point and the meal too! It all begins at 5pm.
Quest Pictures
We had a great time at Quest! Check out the pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/180studentministries/Quest09
Read Through the Bible
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Live Different: Use God's Power
"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen." (1 Peter 4:10-11)
It's easy for us to walk around with the wrong idea of what Christianity is all about. We can get sidetracked into thinking Christianity is intended to make us better versions of ourselves -- as if Jesus came and lived and died and lived again just to make me a little nicer and better at helping people.
That idea is wrong in two huge ways.
First, Christianity isn't about us, at all. It's about God. It's about Him being praised through Jesus Christ and getting all the "glory and power for ever and ever."
Second, Christianity isn't about making us better. We're not close enough to being good that getting better would help all that much. Nope, God wants us to do His work with His power, with His words, in His strength. God wants to be God through us -- not for us to be good enough on our own to accomplish His mission.
Think: What are some ways God has asked you to serve Him with His gifts and His power? Would you say you're using His power to serve other people? What does that look like?
Pray: Ask God to help you to use the gifts He has given you to serve others with His words and His strength.
Do: Talk to your parents or youth leader or mentor about what your spiritual gifts might be and how you could use them best to serve God by serving others.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday to Evan Mangelsdorf!
SURF REPORT
-Favorites at Play Joy Electric Review
-Everything is Different Shane and Shane Review
FORGETTABLE FACT
In Tibet it is considered good manners to stick out your tongue at someone.
POTENT QUOTABLES
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there. - Will Rogers
Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently. - William A. Ward
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What do you get when you cross a cocker spaniel, a poodle and a ghost?
A: Cockapoodleboo!
Guy's Night Out
High School guys...we've got plans for you! Join us on Friday, November 13 from 5pm-Midnight for dude games, man dinner, and junk food like mad. Bring $5.
T'NT
Middle school, prepare for Thanksgiving with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. This night is not one to miss (it's free too ;] )! Dress your best on Thursday, November 19 from 7-8:30...and don't eat before you come!
Small Groups
Mid & High schoolers, we'll see you at 7 this Sunday night for an evening of small groups. Don't forget about Focus Point and the meal too! It all begins at 5pm.
Quest Pictures
We had a great time at Quest! Check out the pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/180studentministries/Quest09
Read Through the Bible
| Day | Ezra | Hosea | Acts |
| Tuesday, November 17 | 5-6 | 6-7 | 25-26 |
| Wednesday, November 18 | 7-8 | 8-9 | 27-28 |
| Thursday, November 19 | 9-10 | 10-11 | Colossians 1-2 |
| Friday, November 20 | Nehemiah 1-2 | 12-13 | 3-4 |
| Saturday, November 21 | 3-4 | 14 | 1 Thessalonians 1-2 |
| Sunday, November 22 | 5-6 | Joel 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Monday, November 23 | 7-8 | Amos 1-2 | 5 |
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Live Different: Use God's Power
"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen." (1 Peter 4:10-11)
It's easy for us to walk around with the wrong idea of what Christianity is all about. We can get sidetracked into thinking Christianity is intended to make us better versions of ourselves -- as if Jesus came and lived and died and lived again just to make me a little nicer and better at helping people.
That idea is wrong in two huge ways.
First, Christianity isn't about us, at all. It's about God. It's about Him being praised through Jesus Christ and getting all the "glory and power for ever and ever."
Second, Christianity isn't about making us better. We're not close enough to being good that getting better would help all that much. Nope, God wants us to do His work with His power, with His words, in His strength. God wants to be God through us -- not for us to be good enough on our own to accomplish His mission.
Think: What are some ways God has asked you to serve Him with His gifts and His power? Would you say you're using His power to serve other people? What does that look like?
Pray: Ask God to help you to use the gifts He has given you to serve others with His words and His strength.
Do: Talk to your parents or youth leader or mentor about what your spiritual gifts might be and how you could use them best to serve God by serving others.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday to Evan Mangelsdorf!
SURF REPORT
-Favorites at Play Joy Electric Review
-Everything is Different Shane and Shane Review
FORGETTABLE FACT
In Tibet it is considered good manners to stick out your tongue at someone.
POTENT QUOTABLES
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there. - Will Rogers
Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently. - William A. Ward
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What do you get when you cross a cocker spaniel, a poodle and a ghost?
A: Cockapoodleboo!
November 3, 2009
180 NEWS
Small Groups
Mid & High schoolers, we'll see you at 7 this Sunday night for an evening of small groups. Don't forget about Focus Point and the meal too! It all begins at 5pm.
Revolve Tour
Ladies, this Thursday is the deadline for signing up for the '09 Revolve Tour (November 13-14). Turn in your $72 to Pastor Aaron. Check out the Revolve Tour at www.revolvetour.com
T'NT
Middle school, prepare for Thanksgiving with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. This night is not one to miss (it's free too ;] )! Dress your best on Thursday, November 19 from 7-8:30...and don't eat before you come!
HS Guys Night Out
High School guys...while the gals head out for their Revolve Tour, we've got plans for you! Join us on Friday, November 13 from 5pm-Midnight for dude games, man dinner, and junk food like mad. Bring $5
Read Through the Bible
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Don't Be A Demas
"What are you going to be?" That's the costume-day inspired question we've been asking this week as a launching pad to asking, "What are you going to be?" for the rest of your life. What real-life role will you take on as a Christ-follower?
The next role-model we meet from Paul's entourage turns out to be a negative one. Here he's included in the posse as one of the guys supporting Paul in prison and sending greetings to the Colossians. But listen to this later letter Paul sent to Timothy:
"Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me." (2 Timothy 4:9-10)
Demas started out on the path of Christ then got distracted by the world and fell in love with it. What is the world? According to John, it includes living for pleasure, possessions, and status. (See 1 John 2:16.)
God gladly gives us some of those things to enjoy, but He demands that we save our love for Him. You cannot love the world and live for Christ at the same time.
Think: Could you ever see yourself falling in love with what the world offers -- pleasure, possessions, and status? What can you do to protect your heart from becoming unfaithful to God?
Pray: Ask God to help you to love Him with your whole life and not to be distracted from serving Him by loving the world.
Do: Read (and think about memorizing) 1 John 1:15-17, which describes our choice between loving God and loving the world.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
BIRTHDAYS
180 wants to wish a very happy birthday this week to Alex Schoppe and Forrest Anderson!
SURF REPORT
- This Is It Movie Review
FORGETTABLE FACT
A 100-pound person on Earth would weigh 38 pounds on Mars.
POTENT QUOTABLES
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Adventure is worthwhile. - Amelia Earhart
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What did the the tie say to the hat?
A: You go on a head, I'll just hang around.
Small Groups
Mid & High schoolers, we'll see you at 7 this Sunday night for an evening of small groups. Don't forget about Focus Point and the meal too! It all begins at 5pm.
Revolve Tour
Ladies, this Thursday is the deadline for signing up for the '09 Revolve Tour (November 13-14). Turn in your $72 to Pastor Aaron. Check out the Revolve Tour at www.revolvetour.com
T'NT
Middle school, prepare for Thanksgiving with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. This night is not one to miss (it's free too ;] )! Dress your best on Thursday, November 19 from 7-8:30...and don't eat before you come!
HS Guys Night Out
High School guys...while the gals head out for their Revolve Tour, we've got plans for you! Join us on Friday, November 13 from 5pm-Midnight for dude games, man dinner, and junk food like mad. Bring $5
Read Through the Bible
| Day | 2 Chronicles | Daniel | Acts |
| Tuesday, November 10 | 32 | 11 | 13 |
| Wednesday, November 11 | 33 | 12 | 14-15 |
| Thursday, November 12 | 34 | Hosea 1 | 16-17 |
| Friday, November 13 | 35 | 2 | 18-19 |
| Saturday, November 14 | 36 | 3 | 20 |
| Sunday, November 15 | Ezra 1-2 | 4 | 21-22 |
| Monday, November 16 | 3-4 | 5 | 23-24 |
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Don't Be A Demas
"What are you going to be?" That's the costume-day inspired question we've been asking this week as a launching pad to asking, "What are you going to be?" for the rest of your life. What real-life role will you take on as a Christ-follower?
The next role-model we meet from Paul's entourage turns out to be a negative one. Here he's included in the posse as one of the guys supporting Paul in prison and sending greetings to the Colossians. But listen to this later letter Paul sent to Timothy:
"Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me." (2 Timothy 4:9-10)
Demas started out on the path of Christ then got distracted by the world and fell in love with it. What is the world? According to John, it includes living for pleasure, possessions, and status. (See 1 John 2:16.)
God gladly gives us some of those things to enjoy, but He demands that we save our love for Him. You cannot love the world and live for Christ at the same time.
Think: Could you ever see yourself falling in love with what the world offers -- pleasure, possessions, and status? What can you do to protect your heart from becoming unfaithful to God?
Pray: Ask God to help you to love Him with your whole life and not to be distracted from serving Him by loving the world.
Do: Read (and think about memorizing) 1 John 1:15-17, which describes our choice between loving God and loving the world.
**
A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2009 Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission.
BIRTHDAYS
180 wants to wish a very happy birthday this week to Alex Schoppe and Forrest Anderson!
SURF REPORT
- This Is It Movie Review
FORGETTABLE FACT
A 100-pound person on Earth would weigh 38 pounds on Mars.
POTENT QUOTABLES
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Adventure is worthwhile. - Amelia Earhart
UH, THAT'S FUNNY?
Q: What did the the tie say to the hat?
A: You go on a head, I'll just hang around.
