Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes
August 22, 2010: Overview of Ephesians (“Identity in Christ”).
Discussion Starter: Watch the movie clip from The Breakfast Club (“The Essay”)
• Why are the students in the room, according to Mr. Vernon?
• What assignment does he give them?
• What do you think is the reasoning behind this assignment? Given the reason Mr. Vernon says they are there, what do you think he hopes to accomplish?
Study:
In Ephesians 1: 17-19, what does Paul pray for them (look for a LIST)?
In Ephesians 2: 1—3, what were they?
In Ephesians 2: 4—10, what are they now?
In Ephesians 3: 14—19, what is the result in Paul’s personal experience given what he is now?
In Ephesians 4: 1—3, “therefore,” what are we to do? What are some examples of this?
In Ephesians 4: 11—16, what is one component of accomplishing this?
In Ephesians 5: 1—2, “therefore,” what are we to do? What are some examples of this in vv. 3—6, 15—21?
In Ephesians 5: 22—6: 9, what should this reality affect?
In Ephesians 6: 13—16, “therefore,” what are we to do (look for the LIST)?
Applications to our lives:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Announcements for August 22
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry August 22, 2010 Announcements
H.S. Sunday School August 22, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re finishing a 3-week series on vision and mission.
This Week: Ephesians overview = Your Identity in Christ
Current series week #1 Sunday School class is available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14041069. Last week’s class is available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14246469. Password for both is abc123, and notes for both are available at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com (you’ll have to scroll to find them).
Senior Dinner @ Brent’s house: Tonight 8/22, 2010: 6:00-7:30PM
Wingstop for dinner, bring $3 in exact change, and we’ll be reviewing from our meeting in El Paso plus giving you the updates for where we’re headed in the Fall semester!
August 23: Back To School Breakfast, 7:00—7:30AM @ CBC Dungeon, with Chick Fil A biscuits and orange juice. $2 person. Please RSVP to Brent’s FB account so we can get the accurate amount of food & juice!
Wednesday Night discipleship resumes on August 25 with a kick-off meeting in the Dungeon @ CBC, 7PM—8:30PM. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their students. Parents will meet with Brent from 7:15-8:00PM.
In home discipleship begins September 1.
(over, please)
CBC Fall Student Art Gallery Submissions Begin This Week!
Attention all artists, wanna-be artists, or people who think they might possibly want to be an artist: We are re-starting our Inside Out Student Art Gallery this fall, and we have the opportunity to showcase YOUR photographs, sketches, drawings, paintings, and poetry beginning on Sunday, September 5.
Simply frame any work that exemplifies your experience in the category of “Summer 2010.” Make sure to put your name, year of graduation and e-mail address (in case people want to purchase the work, they can do so directly with you) on an index card we can display next to the work. If you haven’t started, BEGIN NOW! Once you have your work, please e-mail Brent@Crossroadsbible.org as we will have a limit of 40 pieces and we need to know how much gallery space to reserve.
Save The Date: Remember last year’s “Masterpiece” photo shoot? This year we’ve got Tracy McKinney taking your photos again with a different theme…and we’re adding a “family” photo shoot after students are done that will fit the same theme but can be used for that recent family photo you’ve been meaning to take or Christmas cards or whatever. The date will be on Sunday afternoon, September 26. We’ll provide sign ups and pizza lunch as well…more info later this summer!
Service Opportunities:
We’re currently looking for an assistant for Mrs. Gelnett and the class of 2011 girls’ small group. If you know of somebody you think would be GREAT at this role and can serve on Wednesday nights, contact Brent@crossroadsbible ASAP! We’re trying to finalize the small group ministry for the year.
Wow! The school year hasn’t even started yet and we’ve already reached our goal of $500…so we’re going to try to fund another one ASAP! If you’re interested in the organization we’re donating to, you can check out the Somaly Mam Foundation at http://www.somaly.org. Thanks SO much for your generosity to this cause!
Waterisbasic.org. We’re putting together a group, Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn, to help us out with a plan to help a needy village in Africa get clean water through ALARM ministries. You’ll be getting more info soon!
Want to get a jump on you fall schedule? The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010!
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, please give them to Brent anytime (handwritten are best and print if possible).
H.S. Sunday School August 22, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re finishing a 3-week series on vision and mission.
This Week: Ephesians overview = Your Identity in Christ
Current series week #1 Sunday School class is available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14041069. Last week’s class is available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14246469. Password for both is abc123, and notes for both are available at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com (you’ll have to scroll to find them).
Senior Dinner @ Brent’s house: Tonight 8/22, 2010: 6:00-7:30PM
Wingstop for dinner, bring $3 in exact change, and we’ll be reviewing from our meeting in El Paso plus giving you the updates for where we’re headed in the Fall semester!
August 23: Back To School Breakfast, 7:00—7:30AM @ CBC Dungeon, with Chick Fil A biscuits and orange juice. $2 person. Please RSVP to Brent’s FB account so we can get the accurate amount of food & juice!
Wednesday Night discipleship resumes on August 25 with a kick-off meeting in the Dungeon @ CBC, 7PM—8:30PM. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their students. Parents will meet with Brent from 7:15-8:00PM.
In home discipleship begins September 1.
(over, please)
CBC Fall Student Art Gallery Submissions Begin This Week!
Attention all artists, wanna-be artists, or people who think they might possibly want to be an artist: We are re-starting our Inside Out Student Art Gallery this fall, and we have the opportunity to showcase YOUR photographs, sketches, drawings, paintings, and poetry beginning on Sunday, September 5.
Simply frame any work that exemplifies your experience in the category of “Summer 2010.” Make sure to put your name, year of graduation and e-mail address (in case people want to purchase the work, they can do so directly with you) on an index card we can display next to the work. If you haven’t started, BEGIN NOW! Once you have your work, please e-mail Brent@Crossroadsbible.org as we will have a limit of 40 pieces and we need to know how much gallery space to reserve.
Save The Date: Remember last year’s “Masterpiece” photo shoot? This year we’ve got Tracy McKinney taking your photos again with a different theme…and we’re adding a “family” photo shoot after students are done that will fit the same theme but can be used for that recent family photo you’ve been meaning to take or Christmas cards or whatever. The date will be on Sunday afternoon, September 26. We’ll provide sign ups and pizza lunch as well…more info later this summer!
Service Opportunities:
We’re currently looking for an assistant for Mrs. Gelnett and the class of 2011 girls’ small group. If you know of somebody you think would be GREAT at this role and can serve on Wednesday nights, contact Brent@crossroadsbible ASAP! We’re trying to finalize the small group ministry for the year.
Wow! The school year hasn’t even started yet and we’ve already reached our goal of $500…so we’re going to try to fund another one ASAP! If you’re interested in the organization we’re donating to, you can check out the Somaly Mam Foundation at http://www.somaly.org. Thanks SO much for your generosity to this cause!
Waterisbasic.org. We’re putting together a group, Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn, to help us out with a plan to help a needy village in Africa get clean water through ALARM ministries. You’ll be getting more info soon!
Want to get a jump on you fall schedule? The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010!
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, please give them to Brent anytime (handwritten are best and print if possible).
Sunday School Notes, August 15
Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes
August 15, 2010: Overview of Hebrews (“5 Warnings”).
Discussion Starter: Listen to the song “Once in a Lifetime” by the Talking Heads (lyrics on the reverse side of this page). Keep in mind two key questions to ask when dealing with media are: 1) WHAT is the message? And 2) HOW am I getting that message?
• What do you think the message of the song is? Why do you think this?
• How did you “get” that message?
Study:
First Warning: Hebrews 2: 1—4. What is the beginning of distance between people & God? How should a person in this place respond?
2nd Warning: Hebrews 3: 12—15. What is the next step? What are some things we can do by way of response listed in chapters 3 & 4?
3rd Warning: Hebrews 5: 11—6:6. What is the 3rd step? What is the encouragement for someone in this stage?
4th Warning: Hebrews 10: 26—35. What is the 4th step? Starting in 10:19-24 as well as in the main section, what helps us to move out of this station in life?
5th Warning: Hebrews 12. From vv. 4—13, what is the result if you don’t “adjust” in the other stages? In vv. 14—17, what should our response be if we find ourselves here?
Applications to our lives:
Sunday School Class Notes
August 15, 2010: Overview of Hebrews (“5 Warnings”).
Discussion Starter: Listen to the song “Once in a Lifetime” by the Talking Heads (lyrics on the reverse side of this page). Keep in mind two key questions to ask when dealing with media are: 1) WHAT is the message? And 2) HOW am I getting that message?
• What do you think the message of the song is? Why do you think this?
• How did you “get” that message?
Study:
First Warning: Hebrews 2: 1—4. What is the beginning of distance between people & God? How should a person in this place respond?
2nd Warning: Hebrews 3: 12—15. What is the next step? What are some things we can do by way of response listed in chapters 3 & 4?
3rd Warning: Hebrews 5: 11—6:6. What is the 3rd step? What is the encouragement for someone in this stage?
4th Warning: Hebrews 10: 26—35. What is the 4th step? Starting in 10:19-24 as well as in the main section, what helps us to move out of this station in life?
5th Warning: Hebrews 12. From vv. 4—13, what is the result if you don’t “adjust” in the other stages? In vv. 14—17, what should our response be if we find ourselves here?
Applications to our lives:
Sunday School Notes, August 8, 2010
Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes
August 8, 2010: Overview of Colossians.
Discussion Starter: Two quotes from “Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church” by Kenda Creasy Dean.
“The most likely explanation for Moralistic Therapeutic Deism is simply that we reap what we sow. We have received from teenagers exactly what we have asked them for: assent, not conviction. Compliance, not faith. Young people invest in religion precisely what they think it is worth—and if they think the church is worthy of benign whatever-ism and no more, then the indictment falls not on them, but on us.”
*Do you think this accurately reflects the reality of churches in our area? Why/not? Give examples.
“The fruit of a consequential Christian faith is holiness, not niceness, which is not a course for the faint of heart. If the Bible is any indication, holy people make us uncomfortable. They take sacrificial risks on behalf of others; they are disarmingly wise and often, disconcertingly weird. They expose us with their honesty. Teenagers on this trajectory find ninety-five things wrong with the church, nail the list to the door, and call the press. Yet in their faith is the passion of God, who empowers them for mission and calls them out of their comfort zones so they can call us out of ours.”
*Do you think this kind of faith is realistic? What would the “costs” be to you personally if you were to move from “nice” to “holy?” What would the benefits to our local church be?
Study:
In 1:9, what does Paul ask for the church at Colossae to be filled with?
In 1:10-12 there are 7 reasons WHY he wants this. List them.
In 2:6, what is the cause/effect statement?
In 2:7, there are 4 characteristics of what that “looks like.” List them.
In 2:8, what are we to guard against?
In 3: 12-17, what are we to “put on?” What are we to “let” happen? If we “let” these things transpire, what will the result be?
In 4: 2-6, what are we to do that will help our relationship to God (v.2)? What are we to do regarding our relationship to others (v.5 & 6)
Applications to our lives:
Sunday School Class Notes
August 8, 2010: Overview of Colossians.
Discussion Starter: Two quotes from “Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church” by Kenda Creasy Dean.
“The most likely explanation for Moralistic Therapeutic Deism is simply that we reap what we sow. We have received from teenagers exactly what we have asked them for: assent, not conviction. Compliance, not faith. Young people invest in religion precisely what they think it is worth—and if they think the church is worthy of benign whatever-ism and no more, then the indictment falls not on them, but on us.”
*Do you think this accurately reflects the reality of churches in our area? Why/not? Give examples.
“The fruit of a consequential Christian faith is holiness, not niceness, which is not a course for the faint of heart. If the Bible is any indication, holy people make us uncomfortable. They take sacrificial risks on behalf of others; they are disarmingly wise and often, disconcertingly weird. They expose us with their honesty. Teenagers on this trajectory find ninety-five things wrong with the church, nail the list to the door, and call the press. Yet in their faith is the passion of God, who empowers them for mission and calls them out of their comfort zones so they can call us out of ours.”
*Do you think this kind of faith is realistic? What would the “costs” be to you personally if you were to move from “nice” to “holy?” What would the benefits to our local church be?
Study:
In 1:9, what does Paul ask for the church at Colossae to be filled with?
In 1:10-12 there are 7 reasons WHY he wants this. List them.
In 2:6, what is the cause/effect statement?
In 2:7, there are 4 characteristics of what that “looks like.” List them.
In 2:8, what are we to guard against?
In 3: 12-17, what are we to “put on?” What are we to “let” happen? If we “let” these things transpire, what will the result be?
In 4: 2-6, what are we to do that will help our relationship to God (v.2)? What are we to do regarding our relationship to others (v.5 & 6)
Applications to our lives:
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