Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: November 6, 2011.
Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper form of community. In the first three weeks, we’ve defined this community’s membership, motivation and results (believers in the resurrection of Christ, the Kingdom values & unity based in others being more important than yourself). The second 3-weeks we focused on the nature of the Kingdom, it’s costs and perspectives on those who aren’t “in” yet (starts small & grows, carrying your cross daily and seeking diligently those who need the same grace you received). Last week, we start a new section dealing with how this deep community is enhanced by common experiences: Notably, Jesus turning water to wine and “cleansing” the Temple before Passover.
Discussion: Scene from “How To Train Your Dragon.” In what ways will this experience affect them? Why do you think so? What will this do to the long-term relationship of the Vikings?
Study: Matthew 17: 1--13.
WHEN does this event take place? WHO is there? WHERE do they go?
In v.2, what happens? WHAT does “transfigured” mean?
In v.3, WHO appeared and talked? WHY might this be significant?
In v.4, WHO talks and what is his suggestion? WHY might this be important?
In v.5, WHO speaks? WHAT is the content of the message? WHERE have we possibly heard this before (hint: Luke 3:22)?
In v.6, WHAT was the reaction of the disciples?
In vv. 7&8, WHAT does Jesus tell them to do and WHO is left?
In v.9, WHAT is the command Jesus gives them?
In v.10, WHAT is the question the disciples ask and WHY might this be important?
In vv. 11&12, HOW does Jesus answer the question and what is the reality Jesus tells them about?
In v.13, WHAT do the disciples now understand?
Possible Applications:
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Announcements for Sunday, November 6
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry November 6, 2011 Announcements
Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Communitas, Week #9: Matthew 13: 1-17.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.
This morning, we’re resuming our study of “Communitas,” a deeper form of community. We’ve defined communitas, and we’ve seen how Christ taught the disciples about how the Kingdom unifies us, and now we’ll be in the 2nd lesson about how their experiences together caused a greater bond between them.
Don’t forget to fill out your “Hoots N Salutes” before class!
Change for a Buck: We’ll be sending $55 to Laura Poe for her mission trip to Haiti over Christmas Break. So, we’ll be starting over with our collection this week. Don’t forget that each week we take up a “loose change” offering for a ministry opportunity that YOU bring to us. So, take a look around at your world and see if there’s any ministry need you can meet in the $50-$75 range (right now…but growing each week). If you have one, contact Brent for more info.
In-home small groups meet this week!
CHANGE FOR THIS WEEK (11/9) ONLY: ALL GUYS MEET AT CBC NO LATER THAN 7PM to ride to WhirlyBall! We should return to the CBC lot by 10:15PM. Bring $10/person.
Wednesday Night, November 9, from 7—8:30PM in area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls (leader: Sharon Gelnett) meet at 2619 Beirstadt in Highland Village, 75077 (they sometimes meet until 9PM). Junior/Senior Guys (leader: Brent McKinney) meet at 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in Flower Mound 75028. Sophomore Girls (leaders: Laura Smith & Megan Zeller) meet at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
Freshman Girls (leaders: Sue Green & Vanessa Price) meet at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in Flower Mound, 75028.
Freshman/Sophomore Guys (leaders: Ian Cook & Matt Haase) meet at 5201 Summerfields Drive in Flower Mound, 75028.
Because of all the guys at Whirlyball this week, we’ll resume the hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM next week (11/16).
ANGEL TREE HELP? Excellent opportunity (and good resume chance) to serve by helping out our annual Angel Tree ministry. Looking for one person to head up the entire project (involves organizing teams to help set up on Nov. 20 after 2nd service & take down on Jan. 8 after 2nd service)
CBC Leadership Meeting…Sunday, November 13, 2011. 5:30--7PM at CBC Café. If you’re a small group leader or been serving in any capacity at CBC, you’re invited to attend!
(over, please)
SUPER EARLY-BIRD SIGN UPS BEGIN TODAY
in Sunday School. Unlimited spots available for two Sundays (Nov. 6 & 13)…after that, spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis (if they last)—not to mention, that if you sign up the first two weeks you get in for LAST YEAR’S price. Starting Nov. 20, if spots are available the price goes up $20…and then $20 every three weeks. So, get in early to save money and guarantee your spot!
Team Ireland 2012. Applications will given out November 13.
Dates: July 17—30, 2012.
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
November’s Project: Phone Photo Symbol of Thankfulness
Simply take a photo with your cell phone of someone or something that you are truly thankful for. Be creative! Print them up as a 5x7 color or b/w photo and turn in by November 27.
October’s project: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards can still be turned in for two weeks. The description of that is as follows:
Simply get 5 index cards, and design them in a way that creatively encourages a complete stranger. Take a photo of each card you design when you place it to be discovered (like under someone at the mall’s wiper blade, or about to be placed in a random locker vent, or at a bookstore about to be placed in a book. Print your favorite photos on 8.5x11 and turn them in!
You can still turn in Book/DVD Spine Poetry (where you take a book or DVD spine and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem (print it on 8.5x11), blackout art, or truth-telling from the last 3 months!
Ministry to Johan in Columbia: If you’d like to write a CHRISTMAS LETTER, please print or type, and turn it in to Brent by November 13!
Also begin praying for Gerline & Carline…our new Haitian students. Gerline is in 8th grade & Carline is the pastor’s teen daughter!
Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously: Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.
Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Communitas, Week #9: Matthew 13: 1-17.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.
This morning, we’re resuming our study of “Communitas,” a deeper form of community. We’ve defined communitas, and we’ve seen how Christ taught the disciples about how the Kingdom unifies us, and now we’ll be in the 2nd lesson about how their experiences together caused a greater bond between them.
Don’t forget to fill out your “Hoots N Salutes” before class!
Change for a Buck: We’ll be sending $55 to Laura Poe for her mission trip to Haiti over Christmas Break. So, we’ll be starting over with our collection this week. Don’t forget that each week we take up a “loose change” offering for a ministry opportunity that YOU bring to us. So, take a look around at your world and see if there’s any ministry need you can meet in the $50-$75 range (right now…but growing each week). If you have one, contact Brent for more info.
In-home small groups meet this week!
CHANGE FOR THIS WEEK (11/9) ONLY: ALL GUYS MEET AT CBC NO LATER THAN 7PM to ride to WhirlyBall! We should return to the CBC lot by 10:15PM. Bring $10/person.
Wednesday Night, November 9, from 7—8:30PM in area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls (leader: Sharon Gelnett) meet at 2619 Beirstadt in Highland Village, 75077 (they sometimes meet until 9PM). Junior/Senior Guys (leader: Brent McKinney) meet at 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in Flower Mound 75028. Sophomore Girls (leaders: Laura Smith & Megan Zeller) meet at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
Freshman Girls (leaders: Sue Green & Vanessa Price) meet at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in Flower Mound, 75028.
Freshman/Sophomore Guys (leaders: Ian Cook & Matt Haase) meet at 5201 Summerfields Drive in Flower Mound, 75028.
Because of all the guys at Whirlyball this week, we’ll resume the hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM next week (11/16).
ANGEL TREE HELP? Excellent opportunity (and good resume chance) to serve by helping out our annual Angel Tree ministry. Looking for one person to head up the entire project (involves organizing teams to help set up on Nov. 20 after 2nd service & take down on Jan. 8 after 2nd service)
CBC Leadership Meeting…Sunday, November 13, 2011. 5:30--7PM at CBC Café. If you’re a small group leader or been serving in any capacity at CBC, you’re invited to attend!
(over, please)
SUPER EARLY-BIRD SIGN UPS BEGIN TODAY
in Sunday School. Unlimited spots available for two Sundays (Nov. 6 & 13)…after that, spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis (if they last)—not to mention, that if you sign up the first two weeks you get in for LAST YEAR’S price. Starting Nov. 20, if spots are available the price goes up $20…and then $20 every three weeks. So, get in early to save money and guarantee your spot!
Team Ireland 2012. Applications will given out November 13.
Dates: July 17—30, 2012.
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
November’s Project: Phone Photo Symbol of Thankfulness
Simply take a photo with your cell phone of someone or something that you are truly thankful for. Be creative! Print them up as a 5x7 color or b/w photo and turn in by November 27.
October’s project: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards can still be turned in for two weeks. The description of that is as follows:
Simply get 5 index cards, and design them in a way that creatively encourages a complete stranger. Take a photo of each card you design when you place it to be discovered (like under someone at the mall’s wiper blade, or about to be placed in a random locker vent, or at a bookstore about to be placed in a book. Print your favorite photos on 8.5x11 and turn them in!
You can still turn in Book/DVD Spine Poetry (where you take a book or DVD spine and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem (print it on 8.5x11), blackout art, or truth-telling from the last 3 months!
Ministry to Johan in Columbia: If you’d like to write a CHRISTMAS LETTER, please print or type, and turn it in to Brent by November 13!
Also begin praying for Gerline & Carline…our new Haitian students. Gerline is in 8th grade & Carline is the pastor’s teen daughter!
Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously: Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Announcements for October 30
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry October 30, 2011 Announcements
Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Communitas, Week #8: John 2 & The King’s Heart.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.
This morning, we’re resuming our study of “Communitas,” a deeper form of community. We’ve defined communitas, and we’ve seen how Christ taught the disciples about how the Kingdom unifies us, and now we’ll look at how the Twelve had experiences together that brought them even closer as well look at John 2.
Don’t forget to fill out your “Hoots N Salutes” before class!
Change for a Buck: Don’t forget that each week we take up a “loose change” offering for a ministry opportunity that YOU bring to us. So, take a look around at your world and see if there’s any ministry need you can meet in the $50-$75 range (right now…but growing each week). If you have one, contact Brent for more info.
Senior Meeting, at Brent’s house, 1:15PM—2:15PM!
In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, November 2, from 7—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls (leader: Sharon Gelnett) meet at 2619 Beirstadt in Highland Village, 75077 (they sometimes meet until 9PM). Junior/Senior Guys (leader: Brent McKinney) meet at 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in Flower Mound 75028. Sophomore Girls (leaders: Laura Smith & Megan Zeller) meet at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
Freshman Girls (leaders: Sue Green & Vanessa Price) meet at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in Flower Mound, 75028.
Freshman/Sophomore Guys (leaders: Ian Cook & Matt Haase) meet at 5201 Summerfields Drive in Flower Mound, 75028.
And, as usual, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM and eat candy, play video games, etc.
We still have a couple of ski-trip deposits that weren’t claimed…so if you paid and haven’t picked up your check, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org
CBC Leadership Meeting…Sunday, November 13, 2011. 5:30--7PM at CBC Café. If you’re a small group leader or been serving in any capacity at CBC, you’re invited to attend!
(over, please)
CBC Picnic, on the CBC grounds from 4:30PM until dark…sponsored by the CBC Connectors ministry!
Oh, yeah…um…”Early-Bird” sign ups for 2012’s Pine Cove No Agenda Retreat begin on November 6, 2011! Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis (seniors of 2012 get 1st priority for until Nov. 20). Cost will be $125 until November 27!
Oh, yeah…um…Team Ireland 2012. Applications will given out November 13. Dates: July 17—30, 2012.
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
October’s project ENDS today: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards
Simply get 5 index cards, and design them in a way that creatively encourages a complete stranger. Take a photo of each card you design when you place it to be discovered (like under someone at the mall’s wiper blade, or about to be placed in a random locker vent, or at a bookstore about to be placed in a book. Print your favorite photos on 8.5x11 and turn them in!
You can still turn in Book/DVD Spine Poetry (where you take a book or DVD spine and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem (print it on 8.5x11), blackout art, or truth-telling from the last 3 months!
The next baptism service is scheduled for TODAY during both services. Please plan on attending to support the middle school & high schoolers that are getting baptized
Ministry to Johan in Columbia: If you’d like to write a CHRISTMAS LETTER, please print or type, and turn it in to Brent by November 13!
Also begin praying for Gerline & Carline…our new Haitian students. Gerline is in 8th grade & Carline is the pastor’s teen daughter!
Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously:
Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.
Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Communitas, Week #8: John 2 & The King’s Heart.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.
This morning, we’re resuming our study of “Communitas,” a deeper form of community. We’ve defined communitas, and we’ve seen how Christ taught the disciples about how the Kingdom unifies us, and now we’ll look at how the Twelve had experiences together that brought them even closer as well look at John 2.
Don’t forget to fill out your “Hoots N Salutes” before class!
Change for a Buck: Don’t forget that each week we take up a “loose change” offering for a ministry opportunity that YOU bring to us. So, take a look around at your world and see if there’s any ministry need you can meet in the $50-$75 range (right now…but growing each week). If you have one, contact Brent for more info.
Senior Meeting, at Brent’s house, 1:15PM—2:15PM!
In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, November 2, from 7—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls (leader: Sharon Gelnett) meet at 2619 Beirstadt in Highland Village, 75077 (they sometimes meet until 9PM). Junior/Senior Guys (leader: Brent McKinney) meet at 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in Flower Mound 75028. Sophomore Girls (leaders: Laura Smith & Megan Zeller) meet at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
Freshman Girls (leaders: Sue Green & Vanessa Price) meet at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in Flower Mound, 75028.
Freshman/Sophomore Guys (leaders: Ian Cook & Matt Haase) meet at 5201 Summerfields Drive in Flower Mound, 75028.
And, as usual, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM and eat candy, play video games, etc.
We still have a couple of ski-trip deposits that weren’t claimed…so if you paid and haven’t picked up your check, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org
CBC Leadership Meeting…Sunday, November 13, 2011. 5:30--7PM at CBC Café. If you’re a small group leader or been serving in any capacity at CBC, you’re invited to attend!
(over, please)
CBC Picnic, on the CBC grounds from 4:30PM until dark…sponsored by the CBC Connectors ministry!
Oh, yeah…um…”Early-Bird” sign ups for 2012’s Pine Cove No Agenda Retreat begin on November 6, 2011! Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis (seniors of 2012 get 1st priority for until Nov. 20). Cost will be $125 until November 27!
Oh, yeah…um…Team Ireland 2012. Applications will given out November 13. Dates: July 17—30, 2012.
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
October’s project ENDS today: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards
Simply get 5 index cards, and design them in a way that creatively encourages a complete stranger. Take a photo of each card you design when you place it to be discovered (like under someone at the mall’s wiper blade, or about to be placed in a random locker vent, or at a bookstore about to be placed in a book. Print your favorite photos on 8.5x11 and turn them in!
You can still turn in Book/DVD Spine Poetry (where you take a book or DVD spine and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem (print it on 8.5x11), blackout art, or truth-telling from the last 3 months!
The next baptism service is scheduled for TODAY during both services. Please plan on attending to support the middle school & high schoolers that are getting baptized
Ministry to Johan in Columbia: If you’d like to write a CHRISTMAS LETTER, please print or type, and turn it in to Brent by November 13!
Also begin praying for Gerline & Carline…our new Haitian students. Gerline is in 8th grade & Carline is the pastor’s teen daughter!
Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously:
Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.
Class Notes for Oct. 30
Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: October 30, 2011.
Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper form of community. In the first three weeks, we’ve defined this community’s membership, motivation and results (believers in the resurrection of Christ, the Kingdom values & unity based in others being more important than yourself). The second 3-weeks we focused on the nature of the Kingdom, it’s costs and perspectives on those who aren’t “in” yet (starts small & grows, carrying your cross daily and seeking diligently those who need the same grace you received). Today, we start a new section dealing with how this deep community is enhanced by common experiences.
Discussion: 3 vignettes from “Dead Poets Society.” Note the “key ingredients” in the development of the “communitas.”
Study: John 2: 1--22.
WHEN does the event in 2:1&2 take place? WHO is there?
WHAT is the problem in vv. 3-5? WHAT can you make about Jesus’ response?
HOW does Mary react?
In vv. 6—11, WHAT does Jesus tell the servants to do? WHO drinks and what is his reaction?
In v. 11, HOW does John describe the event? WHAT did it do? WHAT was the reaction of the disciples?
WHAT is the date marker given in v.12?
WHERE does Jesus go and what does He find in vv. 13 & 14?
WHAT does He do in v. 15?
WHO does He address in v. 16? WHY might this be significant? WHO does this action favor?
WHAT O.T. verse does this bring to the disciples’ mind (use your Bible’s notes)?
WHAT reaction does this evoke in the leadership in v. 18? WHAT is not even mentioned?
HOW does Jesus respond in v. 18?
WHAT is the reaction in v. 19?
WHEN did this event come back into the disciples’ thoughts?
Possible Applications:
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: October 30, 2011.
Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper form of community. In the first three weeks, we’ve defined this community’s membership, motivation and results (believers in the resurrection of Christ, the Kingdom values & unity based in others being more important than yourself). The second 3-weeks we focused on the nature of the Kingdom, it’s costs and perspectives on those who aren’t “in” yet (starts small & grows, carrying your cross daily and seeking diligently those who need the same grace you received). Today, we start a new section dealing with how this deep community is enhanced by common experiences.
Discussion: 3 vignettes from “Dead Poets Society.” Note the “key ingredients” in the development of the “communitas.”
Study: John 2: 1--22.
WHEN does the event in 2:1&2 take place? WHO is there?
WHAT is the problem in vv. 3-5? WHAT can you make about Jesus’ response?
HOW does Mary react?
In vv. 6—11, WHAT does Jesus tell the servants to do? WHO drinks and what is his reaction?
In v. 11, HOW does John describe the event? WHAT did it do? WHAT was the reaction of the disciples?
WHAT is the date marker given in v.12?
WHERE does Jesus go and what does He find in vv. 13 & 14?
WHAT does He do in v. 15?
WHO does He address in v. 16? WHY might this be significant? WHO does this action favor?
WHAT O.T. verse does this bring to the disciples’ mind (use your Bible’s notes)?
WHAT reaction does this evoke in the leadership in v. 18? WHAT is not even mentioned?
HOW does Jesus respond in v. 18?
WHAT is the reaction in v. 19?
WHEN did this event come back into the disciples’ thoughts?
Possible Applications:
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Sunday School Class Notes for Oct. 16
Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: October 16, 2011.
Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper form of community. Starts with the resurrection (1 Cor. 15). Connection of love and “feeding sheep.” (Jn. 21) First step: “attitude” of emptying yourself. (Phil. 1&2). The adventure of following (John 1 & Luke 5). We saw that the Kingdom viewpoint would unify the community, and last week we saw how Jesus taught on WHO would be in the Kingdom, notably “Gentiles.” Last week we looked at counting the cost of discipleship.
Discussion: List everything Will does wrong. What will he have to do to win April back?
Study: Luke 15: 1-32.
WHAT two groups are contrasted in verses 1&2? How are their attitudes different?
WHAT was the content of the grumbling?
WHAT is implied by the words “receives” and “eats with?”
In vv. 3—7:
WHAT is lost? WHO initiates the search? WHAT is the reaction?
WHAT is highlighted as the “point” of the parable? (verse 7)
In vv. 8—10:
WHAT is lost? WHAT is highlighted as the “point” of the parable? (verse 10)
In vv. 11—32:
In vv. 11&12, WHAT does the younger son ask for? WHAT does this “mean?”
In vv. 13—16, WHAT does he do with the money? WHAT adds to the problem?
WHAT is the end result of the two realities?
In vv. 17—19, WHAT does the son decide to do when he comes to his senses?
In vv. 20—24, WHAT is the father’s reaction? WHAT do you notice about v. 21
contrasted against v. 19?
In vv. 25—32, CONTRAST the attitude of the older son and the father?
Possible Applications:
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: October 16, 2011.
Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper form of community. Starts with the resurrection (1 Cor. 15). Connection of love and “feeding sheep.” (Jn. 21) First step: “attitude” of emptying yourself. (Phil. 1&2). The adventure of following (John 1 & Luke 5). We saw that the Kingdom viewpoint would unify the community, and last week we saw how Jesus taught on WHO would be in the Kingdom, notably “Gentiles.” Last week we looked at counting the cost of discipleship.
Discussion: List everything Will does wrong. What will he have to do to win April back?
Study: Luke 15: 1-32.
WHAT two groups are contrasted in verses 1&2? How are their attitudes different?
WHAT was the content of the grumbling?
WHAT is implied by the words “receives” and “eats with?”
In vv. 3—7:
WHAT is lost? WHO initiates the search? WHAT is the reaction?
WHAT is highlighted as the “point” of the parable? (verse 7)
In vv. 8—10:
WHAT is lost? WHAT is highlighted as the “point” of the parable? (verse 10)
In vv. 11—32:
In vv. 11&12, WHAT does the younger son ask for? WHAT does this “mean?”
In vv. 13—16, WHAT does he do with the money? WHAT adds to the problem?
WHAT is the end result of the two realities?
In vv. 17—19, WHAT does the son decide to do when he comes to his senses?
In vv. 20—24, WHAT is the father’s reaction? WHAT do you notice about v. 21
contrasted against v. 19?
In vv. 25—32, CONTRAST the attitude of the older son and the father?
Possible Applications:
Announcements for Oct. 16
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry October 16, 2011 Announcements
Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teacher: Communitas Unleashed (#7)
We’ll continue discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” This week, we’ll look at Luke 15 and the idea of sinners returning to God.
NOTES AVAILABLE AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!
*Don’t forget to stop by the “Hoots ‘N Salutes” table BEFORE CLASS starts!*
NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 23: Morning of Experiential Worship, led by Grayson Schweers & Cheri Hudspith.
Also, as part of that, we will be having our monthly opportunity to give to Water is Basic to help get a clean-water well in Africa to a village that needs it. Suggested donation is $10/person to have it by Christmas of this year!
Change For A Buck continues today in Sunday School!
We’re taking up an offering of your loose change each Sunday during worship…and once we spend a few weeks building up the reserves, YOU will start our new ministry of fostering “change” with the money. You will look for ways you can affect change in someone else’s life or circumstances, apply for the money and use the offerings to do that very ministry!
In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, October 19, from 7—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls (leader: Sharon Gelnett) meet at 2619 Beirstadt in Highland Village, 75077 (they sometimes meet until 9PM). Junior/Senior Guys (leader: Brent McKinney) meet at 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in Flower Mound 75028. Sophomore Girls (leaders: Laura Smith & Megan Zeller) meet at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
Freshman Girls (leaders: Sue Green & Vanessa Price) meet at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in Flower Mound, 75028.
Freshman/Sophomore Guys (leaders: Ian Cook & Matt Haase) meet at 5201 Summerfields Drive in Flower Mound, 75028.
And, as usual, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM, and eat candy, play video games, watch Rangers, etc.
You can pick up your ski trip payments in Sunday School since we weren’t able to go, and juniors/seniors can pick up their Aquarium payments there as well. We’ll reschedule for the spring when weekend Sundays aren’t so full!
(over, please)
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
October’s project continues today: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards
Simply get 5 index cards, and design them in a way that creatively encourages a complete stranger. Take a photo of each card you design when you place it to be discovered (like under someone at the mall’s wiper blade, or about to be placed in a random locker vent, or at a bookstore about to be placed in a book. Print your favorite photos on 8.5x11 and turn them in by Sunday, October 30!
You can still turn in Book/DVD Spine Poetry (where you take a book or DVD spine and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem (print it on 8.5x11), blackout art, or truth-telling from the last 3 months!
The next baptism service is scheduled for Sunday, October 30. If you’re interested in being baptized, contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org or Charlie.Ridenour@crossroadsbible.org to set up an interview.
Ministry to Johan in Columbia: If you’d like to write a letter to him, please print or type, and turn it in to Brent by Sunday!
To make sure you’re in the informational loop: If you aren’t getting text updates from Elli, see her after class to give her your name and number!
Also begin praying for Gerline & Carline…our new Haitian students. Gerline is in 8th grade & Carline is the pastor’s teen daughter!
Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously: Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.
Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teacher: Communitas Unleashed (#7)
We’ll continue discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” This week, we’ll look at Luke 15 and the idea of sinners returning to God.
NOTES AVAILABLE AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!
*Don’t forget to stop by the “Hoots ‘N Salutes” table BEFORE CLASS starts!*
NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 23: Morning of Experiential Worship, led by Grayson Schweers & Cheri Hudspith.
Also, as part of that, we will be having our monthly opportunity to give to Water is Basic to help get a clean-water well in Africa to a village that needs it. Suggested donation is $10/person to have it by Christmas of this year!
Change For A Buck continues today in Sunday School!
We’re taking up an offering of your loose change each Sunday during worship…and once we spend a few weeks building up the reserves, YOU will start our new ministry of fostering “change” with the money. You will look for ways you can affect change in someone else’s life or circumstances, apply for the money and use the offerings to do that very ministry!
In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, October 19, from 7—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls (leader: Sharon Gelnett) meet at 2619 Beirstadt in Highland Village, 75077 (they sometimes meet until 9PM). Junior/Senior Guys (leader: Brent McKinney) meet at 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in Flower Mound 75028. Sophomore Girls (leaders: Laura Smith & Megan Zeller) meet at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
Freshman Girls (leaders: Sue Green & Vanessa Price) meet at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in Flower Mound, 75028.
Freshman/Sophomore Guys (leaders: Ian Cook & Matt Haase) meet at 5201 Summerfields Drive in Flower Mound, 75028.
And, as usual, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM, and eat candy, play video games, watch Rangers, etc.
You can pick up your ski trip payments in Sunday School since we weren’t able to go, and juniors/seniors can pick up their Aquarium payments there as well. We’ll reschedule for the spring when weekend Sundays aren’t so full!
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CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
October’s project continues today: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards
Simply get 5 index cards, and design them in a way that creatively encourages a complete stranger. Take a photo of each card you design when you place it to be discovered (like under someone at the mall’s wiper blade, or about to be placed in a random locker vent, or at a bookstore about to be placed in a book. Print your favorite photos on 8.5x11 and turn them in by Sunday, October 30!
You can still turn in Book/DVD Spine Poetry (where you take a book or DVD spine and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem (print it on 8.5x11), blackout art, or truth-telling from the last 3 months!
The next baptism service is scheduled for Sunday, October 30. If you’re interested in being baptized, contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org or Charlie.Ridenour@crossroadsbible.org to set up an interview.
Ministry to Johan in Columbia: If you’d like to write a letter to him, please print or type, and turn it in to Brent by Sunday!
To make sure you’re in the informational loop: If you aren’t getting text updates from Elli, see her after class to give her your name and number!
Also begin praying for Gerline & Carline…our new Haitian students. Gerline is in 8th grade & Carline is the pastor’s teen daughter!
Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously: Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
High School Sunday School Class Notes for Oct. 9
Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: October 9, 2011.
Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper form of community. Starts with the resurrection (1 Cor. 15). Connection of love and “feeding sheep.” (Jn. 21) First step: “attitude” of emptying yourself. (Phil. 1&2). The adventure of following (John 1 & Luke 5). We saw that the Kingdom viewpoint would unify the community, and last week we saw how Jesus taught on WHO would be in the Kingdom, notably “Gentiles.”
Discussion: If you join an extracurricular activity, what are the “costs” to you personally?
Study: Luke 14: 25--35.
From 14:23, we can see that…
In v. 25, WHO is there and WHERE are they headed? (context helps)
In v. 26, “hate” likely means…
A “disciple” simply means…
Compare & Contrast 9: 23 with this verse and verse 27:
Deny self =
Take up cross daily =
Follow =
WHAT question does Jesus ask in v. 28? WHY do you think he asks it?
There are 3 “costs” to consider from vv. 29—35:
From verse 29, the example of a building is used…
From verse 31, the example of military usage by a king is used…
And from verse 34, the example of salt is used…
Possible Applications:
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: October 9, 2011.
Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper form of community. Starts with the resurrection (1 Cor. 15). Connection of love and “feeding sheep.” (Jn. 21) First step: “attitude” of emptying yourself. (Phil. 1&2). The adventure of following (John 1 & Luke 5). We saw that the Kingdom viewpoint would unify the community, and last week we saw how Jesus taught on WHO would be in the Kingdom, notably “Gentiles.”
Discussion: If you join an extracurricular activity, what are the “costs” to you personally?
Study: Luke 14: 25--35.
From 14:23, we can see that…
In v. 25, WHO is there and WHERE are they headed? (context helps)
In v. 26, “hate” likely means…
A “disciple” simply means…
Compare & Contrast 9: 23 with this verse and verse 27:
Deny self =
Take up cross daily =
Follow =
WHAT question does Jesus ask in v. 28? WHY do you think he asks it?
There are 3 “costs” to consider from vv. 29—35:
From verse 29, the example of a building is used…
From verse 31, the example of military usage by a king is used…
And from verse 34, the example of salt is used…
Possible Applications:
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