Friday, December 12, 2008

Banana Split Night

Our Banana Split Night was great!
Lots of fun and sugar!
If you weren't able to join us, make sure you try to make it out next time!

Sunday November 30 and December 7

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Betrayal.

The relationship built on conditions will ultimately betray you.

The movie clips from Sunday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLvIFRNbqOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngfHOazV3lo (WARNING: this one is a little more graphic than the part we showed in class)

The bible verses we looked at are: 1 Samuel 12:20-22; Psalms 25:1-3; Isaiah 59:12-13; Jeremiah 3:19-20; Matthew 26:14-16; 27:1-5

We discussed wben we have been betrayed or when we have betrayed others, how it made us feel, how it made others feel and how the different "departments" of our lives effect our loyalty to God.

Next Week: Choosing Loyalty

Loyalty requires personal sacrifice.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Banana Split Night


We will be having another youth get-together at my house

Friday December 5 @ 7:00-9:00 pm.

We'll be watching a movie and making banana splits.
I'll provide the ice cream!!

Please bring one ingredient to share with the group.

(No nuts please)

Sunday November 23

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Integrity.

Accountability is the key to integrity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACCCguMnjXE
(The movie clip we didn't have time for on Sunday)

The bible verses we looked at are: 2 Samuel 22:26-27; Psalms 15; 119:9-10; Proverbs 16:20; 22:11; Daniel 6:4; Ephesians 4:22-24; 1 Peter 1:22-23

We discussed what "departments" we have in our lives, how well integrated those "departments" are and what message we send to others about our true character when they see dis-integration in our lives.

Next Week: Choosing Betrayal

The relationship built on conditions will ultimately betray you.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Sunday November 16

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Corruption.
Corruption comes when we avoid accountability.


(The movie clips from Sunday are unavailable)


The bible verses we looked at are: Proverbs 10:8-9, 17; 11:14; 14:11-12; 15:21-22; 16:2-3

We discussed what corruption is, what drives our actions and how we feel when someone questions our motives.


Next Week: Choosing Integrity

Accountability is the key to integrity.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Sunday November 9

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Humility.


Humble service is the key to victory.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8xCI4B1Oy0
(The movie clip from Sunday)


The bible verses we looked at are: Psalms 45:4; Matthew 11:29-30; Ephesians 4:1-2; 1 Peter 5:5-6

We discussed where we have felt victory in our lives, the difference between humiliation and humility and why Jesus is like our coach.


Next Week: Choosing Corruption

Corruption comes when we avoid accountability.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Some Funny Pictures






Sunday November 2

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Pride.

Your greatest foe is pride itself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8xCI4B1Oy0

(The movie clip from Sunday)

The bible verses we looked at are:2 Samuel 22:28; Proverbs 11:2-3; Matthew 23:23-28; Luke 18:9-14

We discussed what pride is and how it can affect our lives.

Next Week: Choosing Humility

Humble service is the key to victory.

The Costume Party

Hey guys,
Just wanted to say that the costume party was great fun! I'm glad so many of you came. If you weren't able to come its alright! Just try to come next time to have some fun and get to know everyone!
Jen

Sunday October 26

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Light.

You are small, your foe is big but your God is bigger still.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF-uM1mZHG8

(The movie clip from Sunday)

The bible verses we looked at are:2 Samuel 22:29; John 1:1-14; Ephesians 5:8-17; 1 Peter 2:9-12; 1 John 2:9-11

We discussed hope and what we can do to fight the darkness.

Next Week: Choosing Pride

Your biggest foe is pride itself.