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.
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