Youth Group

We are having another Journey Youth night on Friday January 30, 2009.
We will be going skating and tobogganing at the Bonavista Lake and then will be going to my home for hot chocolate and snacks.
Family and friends are welcome.
It will be BYOE (Bring Your Own Equipment) so make sure to remember your skates or toboggans.
Please let me know if your youth is planning on coming and if they will be bringing friends or family members by sending me a message or by letting me know at church on Sunday.

I will need to tell the lake we are coming so please respond as soon as possible.

We will meet at the Bonavista Lake entrance by the Bonavista Promenade at 7:00 pm and we will hang out at my house until 9:00.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Sunday January 18

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Forgiveness
Forgiveness is your strongest defense against the enemy.

The movie clip from Sunday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvUsnkKbKk0

The bible verses we looked at are: Psalms 133:1; Matthew 6:12-15; Luke 6:37-38; Romans 15:5; 2 Corinthians2:5-8; Philippians 2:1-2; Colossians 3:13-15
(Look them up here : http://www.biblegateway.com/ )

We discussed how keeping track of the rights and wrongs of others can eat away at our relationships and what it takes to express and experience forgiveness.

Next Week: Choosing Deceit
The truth is never so harmful as the consequences of deceit.

Sunday January 11

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Disunity.
Disunity leads to defeat.

The movie clip from Sunday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anKcxwyRCu8&feature=related (Remember that the clips were about orcs so be prepared that the clip might be scary)

The bible verses we looked at are: Proverbs 6:12-14, 16-19; 16:28; Romans 13:13-14; Galatians 5:19-21 (Look them up here : http://www.biblegateway.com/ )

We discussed what disunity can do to our relationships, what we can do when disunity starts to effect our relationships and how personal ambitions or pride can get in the way of getting along with others.

Next Week: Choosing Forgiveness
Forgiveness is your strongest defense against the enemy.

Happy New Year!

Hey Everyone!
I'll be out of town this weekend so I wanted to say happy New Year!!! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
Just in case you didn't get a chance to look at it before now, Check this out!
CHRISTMAS
We are having another big service this week, so you will be in with your families.
Have a great week and I will see you soon!

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!
Over the next few weeks the grade 5-7 student will be in the adult service to participate in the Christmas celebration.
I hope you have a great holiday and that you have the opportunity to spend time with family and enjoy the snow!
Remember the meaning of Christmas and the greatest gift we've ever received, Christ!

Sunday December 14

This Sunday we talked about Choosing Loyalty.

Loyalty requires personal sacrifice.

The movie clips from Sunday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2jCUAU4jVQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pTUzTdPVgo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ODC3Dfva-Q (WARNING: this clip shows a lot more of Sam and Frodo fighting the spider than the part we showed in class)

The bible verses we looked at are: 1 Chronicles 29:17-19; Proverbs 18:24; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; John 15:13

We discussed wben we have found it difficult to be loyal to Jesus, how it made us and others feel when we are not loyal, what choices we need to make in order to be loyal to Jesus and what grace is.

Next Time: Choosing Disunity

Disunity leads to defeat.

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.

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.