Crossroads Bible High School Update

Sunday School Notes for November 6

2011-11-03T12:31:00.002-05:00

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:

Announcements for Sunday, November 6

2011-11-03T12:26:00.002-05:00

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.

Announcements for October 30

2011-10-27T11:26:00.002-05:00

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.

Class Notes for Oct. 30

2011-10-27T11:25:00.002-05:00

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:

Sunday School Class Notes for Oct. 16

2011-10-13T12:35:00.002-05:00

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:

Announcements for Oct. 16

2011-10-13T12:34:00.001-05:00

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.

High School Sunday School Class Notes for Oct. 9

2011-10-06T11:00:00.002-05:00

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:

Announcements for Oct. 9

2011-10-06T10:55:00.002-05:00

ATTN: FRESHMAN GIRLS! NOTE THE ADDRESS CHANGE THIS WEEK ONLY!!!!!

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry October 9, 2011 Announcements

*Don’t forget to stop by the “Hoots ‘N Salutes” table BEFORE CLASS starts!*

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teacher: Communitas Unleashed (#6)
We’ll continue discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” We’ve defined community, seen how it’s developed, and who is “in” the Kingdom. This week, we’ll look at Luke 14:25-35 and the “costs” of discipleship. NOTES AVAILABLE AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!

Change For A Buck resumes 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!

There are still a few of you who haven’t picked up your deposit check for the ski trip (we’re returning them since we didn’t have enough students sign up) so you can pick up your deposit check from Brent in Sunday School.

In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, October 12, 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 THIS WEEK ONLY at 3701 Samuel Court in Flower Mound, 75028 (in Bridlewood).
Freshman/Sophomore Guys (leaders: Ian Cook & Matt Haase) meet at 5201 Summerfields Drive in Flower Mound, 75028.
And, this week only NO ONE IS ATTENDING BRENT’S AFTER STUDIES AS THE JR./SR. GUYS’ FELLOWSHIP WILL RUN LONG!!!
(over, please)
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY FOR OUR FIRST “SENIORS 2012 AFTERNOON OUT!” Over this year, the class of 2012 will choose a place to go and do something together with EACH CLASS in our ministry. This time it’ll be the class of 2013 and we’re going to the Dallas World Aquarium on Oct. 16. Cost: $20 and includes a kazoo, entrance and transportation! Forms are due October 12!

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.

WATER IS BASIC raised $190 last week! Excellent, and our grand total is now at $1,806…over halfway to our goal! The next giving opportunity is going to be during worship on Oct. 30!

Sign Ups for the Pine Cove service weekend have ended, but we now have 2 spots available for girls. If you’d like them send a text message to Brent ASAP!

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.

Class Notes for October 2

2011-09-29T14:27:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: October 2, 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). Last week, we saw that the Kingdom viewpoint would unify the community.

Discussion: Scene from “Inception”

Reviewing a main theme of the Sermon on the Mount, look at Matthew 5:20…

Study: Luke 13: 17—35. (likely about 2.5 years after the Sermon on the Mount)

Based on verse 17, what do you think the mindset of the “opponents” would be?

(v.19) The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which might indicate…

(v.21) The kingdom of God is like leaven, which might indicate…

Based on verses 22—30:

(v.23) The “flavor” of the question is uniquely…

(v.24) The response is to enter by the…
There is a tie to the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 7:13-15)…

(v.25) The head of the house gets up and…

(v.26) What is the response of the outsiders to the homeowner’s action?

(vv.27—30) What will the homeowner say? Psalm 6:8 adds to the discussion…

Wailing and gnashing of teeth…
Who will be there? (v.29)

Based on verses 31—35:

(v.31) Who enters and what is their advice? Do you think it is genuine?
(v.32) What does Christ think of Herod? What assumptions can you make?

(vv.33—35) What observations can you make about Jerusalem? How will you know
when the time is fulfilled?

Possible Applications:

Announcements for Oct. 2

2011-09-29T14:25:00.003-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry October 2, 2011 Announcements

*Don’t forget to stop by the “Hoots ‘N Salutes” table BEFORE CLASS starts!*

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teacher: Communitas Unleashed (#5)
We’ll continue discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” We’ve looked at defining this community, and now we’re going to look at how Christ taught the disciples to develop their understanding. We’ll look at Luke 13: 22-25 to see who gets in the Kingdom. NOTES AVAILABLE AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!

Change For A Buck resumes 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!

If you signed up for the ski trip, you can pick up your deposit check from Brent in Sunday School. We didn’t have enough students sign up.

In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, October 5, 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, everyone is invited to Brent’s after their groups end to hang out and play Wii and such! Everyone will be asked to leave at 10PM, okay?
(over, please)
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY FOR OUR FIRST “SENIORS 2012 AFTERNOON OUT!” Over this year, the class of 2012 will choose a place to go and do something together with EACH CLASS in our ministry. This time it’ll be the class of 2013 and we’re going to the Dallas World Aquarium on Oct. 16. Cost: $20 and includes a kazoo, entrance and transportation! Forms are due October 12!

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
October’s project begins 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.

Sign Ups for the Pine Cove service weekend have ended, we’ve notified those that are going and have a waiting list set up. October 21-23.

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, September 25!

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 Class Notes for Sept. 25

2011-09-23T09:51:00.002-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: September 25, 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).

Discussion: What is your motivation for school?

Study: Matthew 5, 6 & 7.

Background: Matthew 2:2, 3:1&2 & 4:17 give us the “message,” which is…
Repent has a 3-fold meaning in the Greek (3 C’s):

Matthew 5: 1—48. Background (who is there, why they’re there, etc.)

Notice the focus of the traits Jesus mentioned:
In vv. 14—16, these traits should have…

v. 20 we see the “message” again…

In vv. 21, 27, 31, 33, 38, & 43, we see a recurring phrase:

The summary of this section is in 44-48, which is…

Matthew 6: 1—34. The basic principle is in 6:1:

Throughout the chapter we see a contrast:

In the prayer in 6:10, we see a specific focus…

We see that focus again in 6:25—34, and we’re supposed to focus on…

Matthew 7: 1—29. In vv. 13—23, we see a hard reality:

The summary is in vv. 24—29:

Possible Applications:

Announcements for Sept 25

2011-09-23T08:24:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry September 25, 2011 Announcements

Today is “Water Is Basic” Sunday. We’re trying to raise money for a clean water well in Africa through this organization, and the suggested donation each month is $10 per person in class & we can finish before Christmas!

*Don’t forget to stop by the “Hoots ‘N Salutes” table BEFORE CLASS starts!*

Senior Lunch at Brent’s house TODAY at 1:15PM.

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teacher: Communitas Unleashed (#4)
We’ll continue discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” We’ve seen the starting point and first steps, and now we’ll look at the nature of this deep community, the personalities involved and today we’ll look at the proper motivation from Matthew 5--7. NOTES AVAILABLE AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!

Change For A Buck resumes next week!
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!

Sign ups END TODAY for the CBC High School Ministry Ski Trip: March 9—14, 2012. Winter Park, CO. (Cost: $675/students). As of this morning, we had 21 spots sold, and if we don’t get 40 sold by tomorrow at noon, we will not be able to go and will return all your deposits. Full details are available on the sign up sheet, which can be picked up in the Dungeon on the stage steps.

In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, September 28, 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, everyone is invited to Brent’s after their groups end to hang out and play Wii and such! Everyone will be asked to leave at 10PM, okay? (over, please)
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY FOR OUR FIRST “SENIORS 2012 AFTERNOON OUT!” Over this year, the class of 2012 will choose a place to go and do something together with EACH CLASS in our ministry. This time it’ll be the class of 2013 and we’re going to the Dallas World Aquarium on Oct. 16. Cost: $20 and includes a kazoo, entrance and transportation! Turn in your forms ASAP!

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
September’s Project, Book Spine/DVD Spine Poetry, DUE TODAY!!!
Take a book or DVD 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). You can use masking/painter’s tape to eliminate unnecessary words/author’s names, etc. if need be. You can still turn in July’s “Truth Telling” and August’s “Black Out” art if you still want to do those, too!
October’s project begins next week: 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!

Sign Ups for the Pine Cove service weekend have ended, we’ll let you know by next Sunday if you’ve been selected or not. Oct. 21-23, and seniors have 1st priority.

See You At The Pole, September 28. Check your local school campus for details.

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, September 25!

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: Pine Cove Service Weekend, October 21-23, 2011. Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.

Notes for High School Sunday School, Sept. 18

2011-09-15T10:43:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: September 18, 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)
Discussion: Scene from “Beauty and the Beast.” Is there anything wrong with Belle’s life? What is she feeling? Why do you think she feels this way? How do the townspeople view her? If Gaston gets his wish, what is Belle’s destiny? On her deathbed, what do you think her view of her life would be?

Study: John 1: 29ff, Luke 5.

John 1: 29-42
Background, (Jn. 1:29) Jesus had just been…
In vv. 35-37, we see that John the Baptist…
Andrew brings…

Luke 5: 1—11
This obviously was NOT…
Why would v.4 be strange to Peter? His response in v.5?
What is Peter’s response in v.8?

All these four followers are…
Therefore, we know a few things:

John 1: 43-51
What is Nathanial’s response?
Put v.50 in your own words:

Luke 5: 27-32
What is Levi’s job? How do the leaders react in v.30?

Disciples:
Peter, Andrew, James, John…
Philip, Nathanial, Thomas…
Matthew, Judas (another)…
James (another), Simon, Judas Iscariot…
*Ephesians 2:10

Possible Applications:

Announcements for Sept. 18

2011-09-15T10:20:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry September 18, 2011 Announcements

*Don’t forget to stop by the “Hoots ‘N Salutes” table BEFORE CLASS starts!*
Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teacher: Communitas Unleashed (#3)
We’ll continue discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” We’ve seen the starting point and first steps, and now we’ll look at the nature of this deep community, today on the personalities involved. We’ll look at Luke 5 & John 1. NOTES AVAILABLE AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!

Change For A Buck Continues Today!
We’ll be 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! This will start each of us thinking about ways we could minister to needs we come in contact with .

Sign ups for the CBC High School Ministry Ski Trip: March 9—14, 2012. Winter Park, CO. (Cost: $675/students) continue today. Full details are available on the sign up sheet…and we ONLY HAVE 40 SPOTS AVAILABLE (first-come/first-served) and spots can be reserved for a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit and the sign-up form (if we don’t go—and currently we’re close to half the sports sold—you will get your money refunded in full). ALL SIGN UPS END ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2011—NO EXCEPTIONS!

In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, September 21, 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, everyone is invited to Brent’s after their groups end to hang out and play Wii and such! Everyone will be asked to leave at 10PM, okay?

Water Is Basic will resume on September 25. Updated financial total is $1,625. We’re having another offering (suggested per person: $10) NEXT SUNDAY!
(over, please)
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY FOR OUR FIRST “SENIORS 2012 AFTERNOON OUT!” Over this year, the class of 2012 will choose a place to go and do something together with EACH CLASS in our ministry. This time it’ll be the class of 2013 and we’re going to the Dallas World Aquarium on Oct. 16. Cost: $20 and includes a kazoo, entrance and transportation!

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
September’s Project: Book Spine/DVD Spine Poetry.
Take a book or DVD and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem and turn it in by Sunday, September 25. You can use masking/painter’s tape to eliminate unnecessary words/author’s names, etc. if need be.
You can still turn in July’s “Truth Telling” and August’s “Black Out” art if you still want to do those, too!
October’s project: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards (explanation once we get past the September project)

Sign Ups for the Pine Cove service weekend begin today in SS (clipboard will be on a table by Charlie’s office). Oct. 21-23, and seniors have 1st priority.

See You At The Pole, September 28. Check your local school campus for details.

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, September 25!

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: Pine Cove Service Weekend, October 21-23, 2011. 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 Sunday, September 11

2011-09-12T16:33:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: September 11, 2011.

Review: Communitas = Loving each other in a more profound way. A deeper
form of community.
1 Corinthians 15: Starts with the resurrection
John 21: Connection of love and “feeding sheep”

Discussion: If you wanted to run the Cowtown Marathon in January, what steps would you have to take from where you are right now?

Study: Philippians 1:1—2:11.

In vv. 3—8 notice the…
In verse 6, we can infer that growing in Christ is…
Note the contents of what Paul prays for their church in vv. 9--11:

In vv. 12—20, how does Paul describe his imprisonment?

Put vv. 21—26 in perspective:

In verse 27 they are to do 3 things:
1)
2)
3)

In verse 30, we see that Paul isn’t asking them to do what he…

In 2:1, the Greek verb tense is…
In 2:1—4, we see how they were to make his joy complete, by…

In verse 5, we see where this starts:

And the example continues in vv. 6—9:

In vv. 9—11, what is the ultimate result of Christ’s resurrection?

Possible Applications:

Announcements for September 11

2011-09-08T11:34:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry September 11, 2011 Announcements

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teaching: Start of new series today!
We’ll continue discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” The next step in this community is to “empty yourself.” We’ll be diving into Philippians 1—2:11. NOTES AVAILABLE AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!

Change For A Buck Continues Today!
We’ll be 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 they can affect change in someone else’s life or circumstances, apply for the money and use the offerings to do that very ministry! Tthis will start each of us thinking about ways we could minister to needs we come in contact with .

Sign ups for the CBC High School Ministry Ski Trip: March 9—14, 2012. Winter Park, CO. (Cost: $675/students) continue today. Full details are available on the sign up sheet (available in Sunday School)…and we ONLY HAVE 40 SPOTS AVAILABLE (first-come/first-served) and spots can be reserved for a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit and the sign-up form. ALL SIGN UPS END ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2011—NO EXCEPTIONS!

In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, September 14, 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, everyone is invited to Brent’s after their groups end to hang out and play Wii and such! Everyone will be asked to leave at 10PM no matter how many more races of Mario Kart you have to complete the Mushroom Cup!

Water Is Basic will resume on September 25. Updated financial total is $1,625.
(over, please)
SIGN UPS BEGIN TODAY FOR OUR FIRST “SENIORS 2012 AFTERNOON OUT!” Over this year, the class of 2012 will choose a place to go and do something together with EACH CLASS in our ministry. This time it’ll be the class of 2013 and we’re going to the Dallas World Aquarium on Oct. 16. Cost: $20 and includes a kazoo, entrance and transportation!

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
September’s Project: Book Spine/DVD Spine Poetry.
Take a book or DVD and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem and turn it in by Sunday, September 25. You can use masking/painter’s tape to eliminate unnecessary words/author’s names, etc. if need be.
You can still turn in July’s “Truth Telling” and August’s “Black Out” art if you still want to do those, too!
October’s project: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards (explanation once we get past the September project)

See You At The Pole, September 28. Check your local school campus for details.

To make sure you’re in the informational loop:
Parents, send an e-mail to Brent@Crossroadsbible.org and ask to be added to the e-mail list (please include the gender and year of graduation of your students).
Anyone can get the announcements on our Blogspot. Simply type in “cbchighschool . blogspot. com.” Maybe “favorite” that page, huh? And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). For students only, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text a few weeks ago so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
We do have some changes we’ll be making for the Fall that will help us get the word out as efficiently as possible, so watch this space for updates!

*Don’t forget to pray for Johan in Columbia. 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: Pine Cove Service Weekend, October 21-23, 2011. Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.

Sept. 4 Sunday School Class Notes

2011-09-01T12:54:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Discussion Questions & Notes
Sunday School Class: September 4, 2011.

From the video of Alan Hirsch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETN67tbrvX4)
• You have to be loving, you have to be serving, you have to do it together in order to actually achieve your mission because you’re never going to achieve it otherwise. So, communitas takes place along the way of trying to do something that requires that we learn to love each other in a deep & more profound way as a group of brothers and sisters...
o What is exciting about this? What is scary?

• A little danger is a good thing…One of the bad things about middle class culture is its’ obsession safety, security, comfort & convenience…so the Gospel becomes this kind of civil religion that really just affirms my lifestyle…it becomes a country club atmosphere and not a threat…I don’t experience adventure or journey or quest over there.
o Do you agree with his observations about middle-class culture? Why/not?
o Assuming he’s correct, what practical steps should we take to avoid the “country club atmosphere?”

Study:
John 10: 10 & 10: 27-28.
Why did Christ come?

1 Corinthians 15.
What is the Gospel according to vv. 3 & 4?

How important is the resurrection according to vv. 14 & 15, 19?

John 21.
How does the resurrection “tie-in” to “communitas?”

Possible Applications:
Quotes on Communitas:

“Communitas is a community formed in the context of an ordeal, a challenge, a task, a mission, that requires each player to find each other in a new, significant way to get the job done.”—Alan Hirsch

“You have to be loving, you have to be serving, you have to do it together in order to actually achieve your mission because you’re never going to achieve it otherwise. So, communitas takes place along the way of trying to do something that requires that we learn to love each other in a deep & more profound way as a group of brothers and sisters...”—Alan Hirsch

Mind Vitamins for Possible Applications:

“A question we pose is this: What is it about the holiness of Jesus that caused ‘sinners’ to flock to him like a magnet and yet managed to seriously antagonize the religious people? This question begs another, even more confronting question: Why does our more churchy form of holiness seem to get it the other way around—to comfort the religious and antagonize the sinners? Jesus’ brand of holiness (the true form) didn’t seem to deter the sinners from wanting to get up close and personal with him.”—Alan & Debra Hirsch

“We so easily impose a cultural form on the people and the groups we hope to reach with the love of Jesus. We so often make the gospel synonymous with a bland, middle-class conformity and thereby alienate countless people from encountering Christ. How often have we seen public opinion polls that reflect the attitude of ‘Jesus, Yes! Church, No!’”—Michael Frost & Alan Hirsch

“He [Jesus] was notorious (yes, that’s the right word) for hanging out with the wrong types. In contrast with today, when so much of our Christianity is being with the right people in the right places at the right times, Jesus was always in the wrong places with the wrong people, at the wrong times, according to the religious establishment. We want to say that this is the Jesus we must rediscover to balance our excessively sober images of our Lord. We need his model of holy laughter, of his sheer love of life, of his infectious holiness, of his common people’s religion, for our day. We want to say that being Christlike is not only hard work, it’s also loads of fun—you get to do what Jesus did and hang out with the interesting people…Being Christlike gives us a positive model of engagement, and this is why we need to imitate Jesus as our primary model for mission and evangelism.”—Michael Frost & Alan Hirsch

Announcements for Sept. 4

2011-09-01T12:53:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry September 4, 2011 Announcements

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teaching: Start of new series today!
We’ll be discussing the idea of “communitas,” a deeper view of “community.” The starting point of this can be traced to 1 Corinthians 15. We’ll spend the first week taking a look at how a deep community starts.
NOTES AVAILABLE ON AT CBCHIGHSCHOOL . BLOGSPOT . COM!

Change For A Buck Starts Today!
We’ll be taking up an offering of your loose change each Sunday during worship…and once we spend a few weeks building up the reserves, we’ll start our new ministry of fostering “change” with the money. Our hope is that students will look for ways they can affect change in someone else’s life or circumstances, apply for the money and use the offerings to do that very ministry! Hopefully, this will start each of us thinking about ways we could minister to needs we come in contact with daily…so come prepared to Sunday School this week.

Sign ups for the CBC High School Ministry Ski Trip: March 9—14, 2012. Winter Park, CO. (Cost: $675/students) continue today. Full details are available on the sign up sheet (available in Sunday School)…and we ONLY HAVE 40 SPOTS AVAILABLE (first-come/first-served) and spots can be reserved for a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit and the sign-up form. ALL SIGN UPS END ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2011—NO EXCEPTIONS!

In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, September 7, 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, everyone is invited to Brent’s after their groups end to hang out and play Wii and such! Everyone will be asked to leave at 10PM no matter how many more races of Mario Kart you have to complete the Mushroom Cup!

OVER, PLEASE
Water Is Basic will resume on September 25. Updated financial total for our well in Africa will be available next week.

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
September’s Project: Book Spine/DVD Spine Poetry.
Take a book or DVD and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem and turn it in by Sunday, September 25. You can use masking/painter’s tape to eliminate unnecessary words/author’s names, etc. if need be.
You can still turn in July’s “Truth Telling” and August’s “Black Out” art if you still want to do those, too!
October’s project: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards (explanation once we get past the September project)

See You At The Pole, September 28. Check your local school campus for details.

To make sure you’re in the informational loop:
Parents, send an e-mail to Brent@Crossroadsbible.org and ask to be added to the e-mail list (please include the gender and year of graduation of your students).
Anyone can get the announcements on our Blogspot. Simply type in “cbchighschool . blogspot. com.” Maybe “favorite” that page, huh? And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). For students only, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text a few weeks ago so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
We do have some changes we’ll be making for the Fall that will help us get the word out as efficiently as possible, so watch this space for updates!

*Don’t forget to pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson in Haiti. We’ll be getting a new student to replace Kerlande (who “graduated”) this week, too!

Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously: Pine Cove Service Weekend, October 21-23, 2011. Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.

Announcements for August 28

2011-08-25T11:10:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry August 28, 2011 Announcements

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teaching on Vision, Week #3.
We’ll be discussing the idea of “Spirit-led Living” from Galatians 5—6:10 and how it relates to the idea of “community.” This is part of our series on the direction the CBC student ministry is heading, and our thoughts about where & how you fit within the “bigger picture of ministry” using your gifts, talents & opportunities.

SENIOR MEETING: TODAY (AUG. 28), at Brent’s house. 1:00-2:00PM. RSVP to the CBC senior Facebook page to let Brent know you’re coming or not by Friday, Aug. 26 so we can order food!

Water Is Basic: TODAY, August 28, we’ll be taking up our offering during the Sunday School class to get a village in Africa a clean-water well. We’ll be combining those donations to the $1,516 we raised in a few months last year…we’re hoping to complete the remaining cost of the well (a little under $2,000) as soon as possible. If you’re writing a check, simply make it out to CBC.

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
August’s project: Newspaper Black-Out is DUE TODAY. Turn it in the Brent in Sunday School.
September’s Project: Book Spine/DVD Spine Poetry.
Take a book or DVD and stack them up in such a way that the titles create a poem. Then take a photograph of that poem and turn it in by Sunday, September 25. You can use masking/painter’s tape to eliminate unnecessary words/author’s names, etc. if need be.
October’s project: Random Acts of Kindness Index Cards (explanation once we get past the September project)

Sign ups for the CBC High School Ministry Ski Trip: March 9—14, 2012. Winter Park, CO. (Cost: $675/students) continue today. Full details are available on the sign up sheet (available in Sunday School)…and we ONLY HAVE 40 SPOTS AVAILABLE (first-come/first-served) and spots can be reserved for a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit and the sign-up form. ALL SIGN UPS END ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2011—NO EXCEPTIONS!

OVER, PLEASE
In-home small groups meet this week!
Wednesday Night, August 31, 7:00—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, everyone is invited to Brent’s after their groups end to hang out and play Wii and such! Everyone will be asked to leave at 10PM no matter how many more races of Mario Kart you have to complete the Mushroom Cup!

To make sure you’re in the informational loop:
Parents, send an e-mail to Brent@Crossroadsbible.org and ask to be added to the e-mail list (please include the gender and year of graduation of your students).
Anyone can get the announcements on our Blogspot. Simply type in “cbchighschool . blogspot. com.” Maybe “favorite” that page, huh?
Parents & students: If you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter).
For students only, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text a few weeks ago so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
We do have some changes we’ll be making for the Fall that will help us get the word out as efficiently as possible, so watch this space for updates!

*Don’t forget to pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously: Pine Cove Service Weekend, October 21-23, 2011. Christmas Party, December 16, 2011. “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012. Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.

Weekend Announcements

2011-08-18T14:58:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry August 21, 2011 Announcements

In CBC’s Main Service Today:
Want to hear first-hand how the mission trips from CBC’s Impact 2011 went? This summer’s trips to Arizona, Ireland, Poland & Africa will be featured, as well as a preview of the upcoming trip to Haiti!

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teaching on Vision, Week #2.
We’ll be discussing the idea of a “worthy walk” from Ephesians 4 and how it relates to the idea of “community.” This is part of our series on the direction the CBC student ministry is heading, and our thoughts about where & how you fit within the “bigger picture of ministry” using your gifts, talents & opportunities.

In-home small groups KICK OFF MEETING @ CBC!
Wednesday Night, August 24, 7:00—8:30PM in the Dungeon.
Bring your Bible, and we’ll be discussing the nature of small groups and how our leaders will be serving you this year as well as how we see you sharpening each other. Hopefully, we’ll get to spend some time in prayer together, too!
…we’ll begin in area homes on August 31. We’ll be announcing locations next Sunday on these announcements.

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
If you have July’s project, “Truth Telling”—and didn’t turn it in, we got a little behind on putting them up in the gallery, so you can still turn one in by today. We will have them up soon!
August’s project: Newspaper Black-Out.
Simply take a sheet of newsprint, black out all the words and/or pictures you don’t think are needed and create a work of poetry/art for display. You can go to Google the phrase “newspaper blackout” poetry for ideas & examples.
These projects are due on August 28 (NEXT WEEK)!

Water Is Basic: NEXT Sunday, August 28, we’ll be taking up our offering to get a village in Africa a clean-water well. We’ll be combining those donations to the $1,516 we raised in a few months last year…we’re hoping to complete the remaining cost of the well (a little under $2,000) as soon as possible.
(Over, please)
SENIOR MEETING: SUNDAY, AUG. 28, at Brent’s house. 1:00-2:00PM. RSVP to the CBC senior Facebook page to let Brent know you’re coming or not by Friday, Aug. 26 so we can order food!

CBC High School Ministry Ski Trip: March 9—14, 2012.
Winter Park, CO. Cost: $675/students
Full details are available on the sign up sheet (available in Sunday School or from the CBC receptionist Mon-Thur office hours)…and we ONLY HAVE 40 SPOTS AVAILABLE (first-come/first-served) and spots can be reserved for a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit and the sign-up form. ALL SIGN UPS END ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2011—NO EXCEPTIONS!

To make sure you’re in the informational loop:
Parents, send an e-mail to Brent@Crossroadsbible.org and ask to be added to the e-mail list (please include the gender and year of graduation of your students).
Anyone can get the announcements on our Blogspot. Simply type in “cbchighschool . blogspot. com.” Maybe “favorite” that page, huh?
Parents & students: If you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter).
For students only, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text a few weeks ago so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
We do have some changes we’ll be making for the Fall that will help us get the word out as efficiently as possible, so watch this space for updates!

*Don’t forget to pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Helpful Key Dates Not Listed Previously:
High School Pine Cove Service Weekend, October 21-23, 2011.
High School Christmas Party, December 16, 2011.
High School “No Agenda” Retreat, Pine Cove Shores, January 13-15, 2012.
High School Arizona Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012.

Announcements for the weekend of August 14

2011-08-11T10:46:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry August 14, 2011 Announcements

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
Brent McKinney, teaching on Vision, Week #1.
For the next two weeks, we’ll be discussing the direction the CBC student ministry is heading, and our thoughts about where & how you fit within the “bigger picture of ministry” using your gifts, talents & opportunities.

In-home small groups will begin at CBC on August 24…we’ll begin in area homes on August 31. We’ll be looking for host homes for some of our small groups, so if you’re interested in being a host home for a semester, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
If you have July’s project, “Truth Telling”—and didn’t turn it in, we got a little behind on putting them up in the gallery, so you can still turn one in by today. We will have them up this week!
August’s project: Newspaper Black-Out.
Simply take a sheet of newsprint, black out all the words and/or pictures you don’t think are needed and create a work of poetry/art for display. You can go to http://www.austinkleon.com/category/newspaper-blackout-poems/ for ideas & examples.
These projects are due on August 28.

(over, please)
To make sure you’re in the informational loop: Parents, send an e-mail to Brent@Crossroadsbible.org and ask to be added to the e-mail list (please include the gender and year of graduation of your students). Parents & students: If you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). For students only, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text a few weeks ago so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG grand total for the school year was $1,516! After speaking with the director of the organization, he wants to see if we can complete the giving for the well, so we’ll continue our once per month giving in Sunday School (WE START ON AUGUST 28) and we’ll have a few new opportunities thrown in! More information available in Sunday School, and you can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

Want to hear first-hand how the mission trips from CBC’s Impact 2011 went? Please make sure to attend one of the main services on August 21! This summer’s trips to Arizona, Ireland, Poland & Africa will be featured, as well as a preview of the upcoming trip to Haiti!

DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!

*Don’t forget to pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements for July 31 & August 7

2011-07-28T13:02:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry July 31—August 7, 2011 Announcements

Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon:
July 31: Sharon Gelnett (Joshua 10), worship being led by Ross Morales.
August 7: Ian Cook (Joshua 14), worship being led by Parker Smith (the last time he’ll lead since he’s off to college after this!)

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART UPDATE:
July’s project: “Truth Telling”—PROJECTS DUE ON JULY 31!
TURN THEM IN TO CHARLIE’S OFFICE ON THAT SUNDAY!
We’ll put them in the art gallery after August 7.

August’s project: Newspaper Black-Out.
Simply take a sheet of newsprint, black out all the words and/or pictures you don’t think are needed and create a work of poetry/art for display. You can go to http://www.austinkleon.com/category/newspaper-blackout-poems/ for ideas & examples.
These projects are due on August 28.

The last Twitterfic Wednesday is on Wednesday, August 3…
…although we can’t wait until then to tell you what it is. We’ll go see the movie “Cowboys & Aliens” starring Harrison Ford. Since movie times aren’t posted yet, we’ll Twitter/Facebook the mid-afternoon time we’re going to see at 10PM on Tuesday, August 2. You’ll need money for admission and whatever snacks you’re buying!
You can also check www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com for that information, too.

Team Ireland Update:
The team arrived on time & in good spirits to DFW on July 26 after a fantastic two-week ministry in Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland! There is a team reunion (parents invited, too) on Tuesday night, August 9, at Parker Smith’s house (303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077

(over, please)
To make sure you’re in the informational loop: Parents, send an e-mail to Brent@Crossroadsbible.org and ask to be added to the e-mail list (please include the gender and year of graduation of your students). Parents & students: If you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). For students only, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text a few weeks ago so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!

In-home small groups will begin at CBC on August 24…we’ll begin in area homes on August 31. We’ll be looking for host homes for some of our small groups, so if you’re interested in being a host home for a semester, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG grand total for the school year was $1,516! After speaking with the director of the organization, he wants to see if we can complete the giving for the well, so we’ll continue our once per month giving in Sunday School (WE START ON AUGUST 28) and we’ll have a few new opportunities thrown in! More information available in Sunday School, and you can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

CBC Blood Drive: Sunday, July 31, 8AM—1PM. If you’re able to give, it’s a perfect time to help out by donating! Sign ups for times in the foyer on the main level on the desk between the stairwells.

DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!

*Don’t forget to pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Tonight's Twitteriffic Wednesday Location

2011-07-27T16:00:00.002-05:00

Hi Everybody!

Just in case you didn't get the Facebook or Twitter update, tonight from 7-8:15 PM, we’re having a swim party at the Dinkmeyer’s (220 Timberleaf Drive in Double Oak 75067). You'll need to bring your own towel & your own food & drink…so hope to see you there. I haven’t seen you guys in two weeks so I’m especially looking forward to it!

Brent

2011-07-20T16:00:00.002-05:00

For Twitteriffic Wednesday we're meeting for ice cream at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop at 4061 Barton Creek (in the Shops at Highland Village next to Rockfish) in Highland Village, TX 75077! Remember, Ian & Mrs. G will be there since Brent is in Ireland so come & hang out with them & with each other!

See you all there!

2011-07-13T16:00:00.002-05:00

Hi Everbody!

For Twitteriffic Wednesday we're meeting for dinner together from 7PM to 8PMat Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 3040 Justin Road (FM 407) in Highland Village, TX 75077! Remember, Sean & Matt will be there since Brent is in Ireland so come & hang out with them & with each other!

See you all there!

Tonight's Twitterffic Facebook Meeting Location

2011-07-06T16:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everybody!

Tonight, July 6, our CBC students are having their first summer Wednesday night hang out (which we’re letting them know via Facebook & Twitter each week from now through August 3) from 7-8PM. So, tonight’s meeting place is Bahama Buck’s, which is located at 2320 S. Valley Parkway in Lewisville, 75067. It’s the northwest corner of 3040/Valley. We’ll announce the other locations via FB and Twitter and we’ll try to get them text messaged…but if all those fail, you can always come here www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and we’ll have it here, too!

Hope to see your teen there tonight!

Announcements for July 3

2011-06-29T10:42:00.003-05:00

July 3: Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Brent McKinney, teaching!
Join us as we continue our summer series on the life of Joshua!

Team Ireland Update:
Thursday Night, July 7. 6:30PM—8:30PM, Dinner provided.
Team Meeting at Brent’s house (5237 Prairie Creek Drive, FM, 75028)
Parents are welcome to attend, too!
We’ll be going over any and all details to finalize our trip which leaves DFW on July 11 (American Airlines Flight #2354, departing at 2:15PM)!

Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays)
begin on July 6, so check your Facebook news feed at 4PM each Wednesday!
Brent will give you the location of the hang out—which will usually last about an hour and the all begin at 7PM unless otherwise noted! We’ll try to keep the cost of each event between $5-10!

If you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG grand total for the school year was $1,516! After speaking with the director of the organization, he wants to see if we can complete the giving for the well, so we’ll continue our once per month giving with a few new opportunities thrown in! More information available in Sunday School, and you can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART BEGAN JULY 1!!!!!
This month’s project: “Truth Telling”—projects due by July 31
Take some sidewalk chalk and write the word TRUTH in big letters somewhere cool & different. Find a Bible verse you like with “truth” in it…put the notation near the TRUTH chalk word you wrote. Take a creative photo of yourself with your word & verse. Color print the photo and bring it by July 31. We’ll put them in the art gallery by August 7. August’s project: Black-Out Poetry.

DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!

*Special thanks to all the high school students who served at Vacation Bible School last week!

From the Music Camp Staff:
Music camp is from July 11-15, and we're looking for some awesome youth who want to serve at Splash Kingdom. . If you are interested, please text/call Sandi Shipley at 214-808-2107. Training will be Sunday, July 10th after the 2nd service (this is mandatory). Thanks!

*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements

2011-06-16T14:36:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 19 & 26, 2011 Announcements

A reminder: there is NOT a high school Sunday School class on June 19 (due to the high school mission trip).

June 26: Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Brent McKinney, teaching!
Join us as we begin our summer series on the life of Joshua!

Team Arizona Update:
Please have your final payments and paperwork completed by JUNE 12 IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! This will be greatly appreciated!
Saturday, June 25: We should arrive between 6PM & 8PM. Parents, don’t forget, the trip isn’t over until we’ve unpacked and you are told you may leave by Brent. Please be on time to pick up your kids (they’ll call when we get about 45 minutes away from CBC).

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG grand total for the school year was $1,516! After speaking with the director of the organization, he wants to see if we can complete the giving for the well, so we’ll continue our once per month giving with a few new opportunities thrown in! More information available in Sunday School, and you can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

(over, please)

CBC Summer Wednesday Night Kick-Off Pool Party!
Wednesday Night, June 29, 7:00—8:30PM.
At The Smith’s: 303 Highland Court in Double Oak 75077
Everyone will need to bring their own towel…and we’ll also need everyone to bring their own soft drink (not necessarily to share, just bring what YOU want to drink) as we’ll be providing the pizza! Please RSVP to Brent on FB or text message by Tuesday, June 28 at 10PM so we’ll know how much pizza to buy!

Also, Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays will begin on July 6, so if you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!

CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART BEGINS JULY 1!!!!!
This month’s project: “Truth Telling”—projects due by July 31
Take some sidewalk chalk and write the word TRUTH in big letters somewhere cool & different. Find a Bible verse you like with “truth” in it…put the notation near the TRUTH chalk word you wrote. Take a creative photo of yourself with your word & verse. Color print the photo and bring it by July 31. We’ll put them in the art gallery by August 7. August’s project: Black-Out Poetry.

DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!

*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.

From the Music Camp Staff:
Music camp is from July11-15, and we're looking for some awesome youth who want to serve at Splash Kingdom. . If you are interested, please text/call Sandi Shipley at 214-808-2107. Training will be Sunday, July 10th after the 2nd service (this is mandatory). Thanks!

*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements for June 12 & 19

2011-06-09T10:23:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 12 & 19, 2011 Announcements

Today in Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Charlie Ridenour, teaching!
As a reminder, there is NOT a high school Sunday School class on June 19 (due to the high school mission trip). Class will resume on June 26!

Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul and the elements of his transformation.

Team Arizona Update:
Please have your final payments and paperwork completed by JUNE 12 IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! This will be greatly appreciated!
Week of June 13—17: All team members should be ready to assist should you be asked by adults to serve via packing, kitchen crew, shopping crew, etc. If you are NOT contacted, please don’t worry.
Saturday, June 18: Don’t forget that DEPARTURE time is 5:50AM. This means you should arrive at CBC, check in, and start loading your gear at 5:30AM. Eating first is a wise move!
Saturday, June 25: We should arrive between 6PM & 8PM. Parents, don’t forget, the trip isn’t over until we’ve unpacked and you are told you may leave by Brent. Please be on time to pick up your kids (they’ll call when we get about 45 minutes away from CBC).

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG was last Sunday. We will update you with our total on the next announcements! You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

(over, please)

CBC Summer Wednesday Night Kick-Off Pool Party!
Wednesday Night, June 29, 7:00—8:30PM.
At The Smith’s: 303 Highland Court in Double Oak 75077
Everyone will need to bring their own towel…and we’ll also need everyone to bring their own soft drink (not necessarily to share, just bring what YOU want to drink) as we’ll be providing the pizza! Please RSVP to Brent on FB or text message by Tuesday, June 28 at 10PM so we’ll know how much pizza to buy!

Also, Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays will begin on July 6, so if you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!

DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www .cbchighschool .blogspot .com and get the video of the first hour at www. vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!

*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.

Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)

*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements (scroll down for parent meeting notes!)

2011-06-02T11:05:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 5, 2011 Announcements

Today in Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Promotion Sunday! Join us as we welcome the class of 2015 to the student ministry!

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG IS TODAY, Sun. June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School TODAY will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

Team Arizona Meeting: Today, June 5, after 2nd Service
In The Dungeon!
Meeting is for both students going and their parents!
If you have your forms completed and/or your financial deposit ready to be made, this would be an excellent time for you to bring them both! Please make plans to be there as this meeting will cover the schedule and main gathering of team members!

Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul & his transformation.

Wednesday Night Fellowships will begin with a pool party on June 29, 2011. Full details to be announced next week!

(over, please)
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING LAST WEEKEND?
You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!

*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.

Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.

*Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Notes from the parent meeting on May 29

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You may want to go to the CBC High School Student Ministry Channel on Vimeo.com and follow along with the first hour of the meeting...

Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
2011-2012 Ministry Plan

Student Ministry Mission Statement: The CBC student ministry exists to assist the parents we serve as they disciple their teenagers by preaching Christ and making disciples among the students God brings us in grades 6—college.
Based on an evaluation of the past year and a review of our beliefs and values, in this fiscal year, we’d like to focus on the following areas:

Objective: Give more support to volunteer high school small group leaders. This will include better training, enhanced encouragement, guidance & support. Goal: Start, July. Initial presentation: September. Year-round maintenance.

Objective: Re-define the purpose and goals of the high school Sunday School class. Align use of the class hour around those findings. Set realistic, measurable & objective goals regarding the implementation and execution of findings. Goal: Start, July. Ongoing evaluation throughout the year.

Objective: Integrate high school student ministry with children, middle school and college ministries. Design and implement a ministry vision based on findings from the “Orange” Strategy Conference. This may include a “family experience” as a basis for integration. Goal: Start (preliminary meetings already in progress), June 2010. Family Experience kick-off in Fall, 2011. Integration of ministries will be an ongoing process as to vision and degree.

Objective: Design and implement a ministry to parents. Initially, this may be to high school/middle school parents, however, the goal is tied to ministry vision from “Orange.” This could take a variety of forms. Goal: Start, immediately. Ongoing discussion and implementation as Orange strategy/plan unfolds.

Objective: Reiterate value of student ministry art gallery. Provide opportunities for students to innovatively create art in a variety of mediums. Goal: Start, July. 12 months worth of activities, including photography, “gonzo” art, & film.

Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Parent’s Meeting Notes
May 29, 2011.

I. Introduction of Staff:

A. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries.
1. Been at Crossroads full-time in this position since August, 1996.
2. Graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Auburn University.

B. Charlie Ridenour, Director of Middle School Ministries.
1. Been at CBC since October, 2008. Grew up in Double Oak.
2. Graduated from Moody Bible Institute and Wheaton College.

II. Mission Statement:

The CBC student ministry exists to assist the parents we serve as they disciple their teenagers by preaching Christ and making disciples among the students God brings us in grades 6—12.

“…assist the parents…”—
We are, quite simply, a resource that parents can use to the degree they have need. All of our “programs” may not be of specific use to your family. It is our understanding that of the 168 hours in a week, AT BEST, we can give 3 to any one kid…so, we’re well aware of our limitations.

“…we serve…”
It is our role to serve parents. The levels of service vary according to the needs of the family at any given time. One reality is that, at some time during high school, the teens will begin to make their faith their own…it is our desire to ensure that we reinforce the messages that parents have been giving their teens all along the way, so the teens can begin to make their faith their own while having a church staff that is saying the same things with a different voice.

“…as they disciple their teenagers…”
We see the parents as the primary disciplers of their teenagers.

“…preaching Christ and making disciples…”
We are not babysitters or entertainers. We do not view our ministry as trying to keep kids out of trouble or helping them be better students or citizens. We see our role as to preach Christ, using the living and active Word (being careful to avoid manipulating their emotions) and trusting the Holy Spirit to grow each teen in His time, in His way. Making disciples who are effective servants and ministers is NOT something that takes place when they’re grown-ups.

“…the students God brings us in grades 6—12.”
We try to avoid “numbers” talk. Our aims are the same if 2 teens show up or 200 teens show up. We’ll trust Him to grow, or shrink, this ministry as He sees fit. Also, please don’t ask us to make exceptions to grade levels. However, in the interest of parents grasping the actual size of the ministry, we have been averaging 160 students in Sunday School and roughly 140 in small groups every week. The reality of this lies in YOUR expectations of our staff. We cannot give every single student the personal attention you may desire.

III. For the “Rookie Parents” Middle School vs. High School.

A. CBC schedule now “shifts.”

Your primary discipleship options have now changed. The Sunday School class meets during our 2nd service at 10:45AM, rather than at 9AM. There are continuing education classes in our CE department that give you options at 10:45.

Wednesday night will now become the primary night for discipleship, and it’s off-campus (we try to serve by alternating between FMHS and MHS districts).

B. Twice a month organized times of fellowship.

Fellowship is an important part of the discipleship process. There are opportunities informally as well (movie nights, post-SS lunches, etc.)

C. Mission Trips/Ski Trips/Conferences/Service projects.

Now your teen will be a part of the high school ministry, there will be ample opportunities for them to be a part of these at an age appropriate level…obviously increasing in responsibility as they get older.

D. Assimilation to CBC as well as “high school.”

We view the summer as a crucial time for both, and they “handshake” with each other. Wednesday nights are, by design, highly fellowship oriented…NEW FOR THIS SUMMER: FB STATUS/TWITTERIFFIC WEDNESDAYS!!! (our plan is to announce an inexpensive gathering each Wednesday at 4PM…such as “Meet at CiCi’s Pizza for dinner tonight at 6PM” or “Join us for Sno-Cones on 2499 at 7PM.” This will help form friendships that will help them in the fall as well as give them a positive introduction to the ministry.

E. Social differences to prepare for:

They’re now involved with 18-year-olds (this will involve more “mature subject matter”—both good, like college, and bad, like life experiences).
They will have options that will expose their character and decision making abilities (riding around with people old enough to drive, which changes decision-making).
The “dating” element—it changes from “crushes” to more serious levels.
The “spiritual” element—“everybody else seems to be understanding it, but not me.”
The “making their faith their own” element—differences in “understanding”—more questioning of what they believe.
More “artistic” elements: Film festival, art, museums, jazz, etc.

IV. Communication with you:

A. Sunday School is primary manner we give out information to students. Weekly announcements sheets, e-mailed as well, year-calendars, parent’s meetings, Grapevine, web site.
B. Brent@crossroadsbible.org; Please contact me and we’ll put you on the mailing list for weekly announcement sheet mailings as well as sign up forms, etc. Make sure to include your child’s grade/gender as that’s how we break out our mailing lists.
C. An additional way: Facebook. Simply “friend” me and ask me to put you on the parent list. TWITTER! Simply sign up and “follow” me.

V. How YOU can serve US:

A. Avoid the “traps” teens use to avoid coming to CBC:
1. “no one likes me/I have no friends there” (check THEIR attitudes)
2. “Brent hates me” (we don’t hate any kids; we do correct them)
3. Get another perspective on their story (not all kids get all the information correctly)

B. Encourage attendance at CBC main services (may require scheduling on your part). DISCUSSION OF ADDING A FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE ON SATURDAYS AT CBC—NOTHING IS CONCRETE AND IT’S ONLY ONE IDEA OF MANY…but there are benefits of worshiping together and opening up service avenues we currently do NOT have.

C. Serve by example (CBC needs your gifts and talents)

D. Lead by example! It’s hard to get them involved if YOU aren’t involved.

E. “Helping” your teen (remind them of what they’re coming for; help them get ready for Sundays with homework/work/extracurriculars, etc.). HAVE THEM BRING THEIR BIBLES—PREFERABLY NOT ON THEIR PHONES! Brent teaches out of the NASB, but we recommend the New Living Translation for early high school, and then going to the NASB some time around their junior or senior year…maybe one they take to college, etc.

F. Please don’t take care of ministry business with us in hallways.

G. Please make a home phone call to us the LAST effort you make to get information. (It’s one phone call to you, but it’s 50 to us) Try finding the written materials, or the CBC office, web, etc.)

H. Please observe and be respectful of ALL deadlines.

I. Drop by to talk/chat about your student! We LOVE this!!! It’s always enjoyable to discuss where your teen “is” in life and how we can serve together to allow them to transform.

VI. Questions and Answers:

VII. Close in prayer.

Student Ministry Key Events/Dates:
Need a host home for a high school pool party on June 29!
Twitteriffic/Status Update Wednesdays begin July 6 and continue through August 3.
High School Mission Trip (Ireland): Date, July 11-26, 2011.
August 22: LISD start of school.
High School Small Groups Start: August 24. End 1st Semester, December 7.
Pine Cove Service Weekend: October 21-23.
Christmas Party: December 16. LISD Holiday Break: December 21.
Return to school, January 2, 2012.
High School Small Groups Start: January 11. End 2nd Semester, May 16.
No Agenda Retreat: January 13-15, 2012. Pine Cove Shores.
LISD Spring Break, March 19—23.
Senior Speeches: May 19.
LISD last day of school May 31 (or June 1 for inclement weather)
Graduation dates: June 3 (MHS & LHS), June 4 (FMHS).
High School Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012 (moved forward a week).

Announcements for Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-26T15:23:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry May 29, 2011 Announcements

Reminder: There will NOT be H.S. Sunday School this week! We will resume on June 5 with our Promotion Sunday! Join us as we welcome the class of 2015 to the student ministry!

High School Parent’s Meeting, May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
and this meeting is for parents only, and all who have students in the classes of 2012—2015 are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.

Team Arizona Update:
1. Double-check the list (posted in the Dungeon/sent to Facebook groups) to make sure your name is on it. If your name IS NOT on it, we don’t have you signed up.
2. You may begin turning in your other forms ASAP (payment mailbox in the Dungeon or the CBC receptionist during office hours). This includes turning in your money as long as you have all the money for your trip. It would be helpful to have all the money and forms NO LATER than June 12.
3. Clear your calendar for June 5, after 2nd service. We will have a team meeting to finalize work teams, plans, etc. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
4. Look over the packing list (available in the Dungeon) and begin getting your needed supplies.

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School that date will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

The Ultimate Frisbee game for the guys has been moved to Tuesday Night, May 31, on the CBC field from 7:00PM—8:30PM due to inclement weather. Everybody bring a water bottle!

(over please)

Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul & his transformation.

*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.

Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.

*Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements for May 22

2011-05-19T10:15:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry May 22, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30AM: Senior Speeches!
Free Lunch from Rosa’s Café immediately afterward.
Seniors, you have 0 days until the meeting.
All former CBC students, current & former small group leaders, CBC elders/deacons/staff all have standing invitations. Parents & families (with the approval of your senior teen) of seniors & invited guests are all welcome to enjoy the speeches as well as attend the lunch afterward. Everyone should arrive early as seating is extremely limited!

Parent Service Opportunity: We still need 3 parents to help out to pick up lunch at Rosa’s Café at 11:15AM Sunday. It’s all been paid for, it simply has to be picked up and brought to CBC

High School Parent’s Meeting, May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
There is no high school Sunday School class on that date…and this meeting is for parents only, and all who have students in the classes of 2012—2015 are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.

Team Arizona Update:
1. Double-check the list (posted in the Dungeon/sent to Facebook groups) to make sure your name is on it. If your name IS NOT on it, we don’t have you signed up.
2. You may begin turning in your other forms ASAP (payment mailbox in the Dungeon or the CBC receptionist during office hours). This includes turning in your money as long as you have all the money for your trip. It would be helpful to have all the money and forms NO LATER than June 12.
3. Clear your calendar for June 5, after 2nd service. We will have a team meeting to finalize work teams, plans, etc. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
4. Look over the packing list (available in the Dungeon) and begin getting your needed supplies.

The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School that date will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

(over, please)
All Juniors/Seniors will meet in the Dungeon on Wednesday, May 25 from 7:00PM—9:00PM for our annual guys/girls meeting.

All other small groups: Check with your group leader for any updates about your group’s year end party.

The Ultimate Frisbee game for the guys has been moved to Tuesday Night, May 31, on the CBC field from 7:00PM—8:30PM due to inclement weather. Everybody bring a water bottle!

PROMOTION SUNDAY: JUNE 5. Please make every effort to attend as we welcome the class of 2015 to our ministry!
PROMOTION SUNDAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2011: (Date change) Sunday, May 29, 5:00PM @ Chris & Kelly Turner’s house (2105 Welch Court, FM, 75028). A cookout and chance to get information about the summer ministry (with leader Ryan Millard, former CBC grad and seminary student). They have a pool & it should be a great time to get to see all the past CBCers!

*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.

*The loose-change offering ENDS TODAY! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Children’s Ministries would like to show appreciation to our teachers who currently serve in Sunday School. On May 22, from 8:45am—9:45am we need 7 volunteers to help facilitate the 1st—5th grade classrooms (no teaching required). If you’re interested, contact Cindy.Renner@CrossroadsBible.Org ASAP.

Announcements for the week

2011-05-12T10:03:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry
May 15, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney will be reviewing the important things over the last 4 years that he wants the seniors to remember. Last week’s study will be posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com.

TEAM IRELAND MEETING: Today, May 15, after 2nd service, in the Dungeon! If anyone on TEAM IRELAND has any money they’d like to deposit, please bring it and place it in an envelope with your name on it.

Senior Speeches: Sunday, May 22, 10:30AM, lunch from Rosa’s Café immediately following. (There are 7 days until Senior Speeches).
Seniors: If you couldn’t attend the meeting where they were discussed, you can pick up an instruction sheet in class today. Underclassmen: Make sure to get there on time as we will start promptly. Parents: As a reminder, you must be invited by your teen to attend, and usually they invite the entire family. Of course everyone is invited to stay afterward for lunch! Former CBC students, current & former high school small group leaders, CBC elders/deacons/staff all have standing invitations.
EVERYONE SHOULD ARRIVE EARLY AS SEATING IS LIMITED!!!!

Service opportunity: We have need of parents to pick up the lunch at Rosa’s as well as set up the lunch in The Dungeon for self-serve. Please respond to Brent and let him know if you’re interested!

High School Parent’s Meeting: May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
There is NO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS ON THAT DATE…but all parents who have students in the classes of 2012-2015 are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.

TEAM ARIZONA: Team Meeting June 5 after 2nd service in the Dungeon (parents welcome to attend as well). We will be accepting all your forms (it would be IDEAL if everyone had them by this meeting). Also, we still have need for 2 more moms to go on the trip with us, so if you’re interested, please contact Brent ASAP. Finally, we need everyone to check the FINAL LIST posted in the Dungeon and make sure your name is on it…if it isn’t on it, YOU AREN’T SIGNED UP! All support letters should’ve already been mailed out: don’t forget that your support letters MUST be approved by Brent before you mail them out.

Over, please
ALL GROUPS MEET @ CBC from 7:00—8:30PM for the Year-End Communion Service on May 18, 2011.
May 25 @ CBC, 7:00—9:00PM, Junior/Senior Guys/Girls meeting.
No coming over to Brent’s house after studies this week. We’ll resume later in the summer!

The Final WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
Remember: If EVERYONE who comes to Sunday School brings $30 on BOTH June 5 we’ll reach our goal by the end of the school year! You can check our progress on the FB page “Water is Basic-CBC”

Due to unprecedented storm warnings last Wednesday night, the All-Guys Annual Small Groups Ultimate Frisbee game has been rescheduled for Wednesday Night, June 1. Meet @ CBC at 6:50PM. We’ll play until dark or 8:30PM, whichever is first. Seniors/Freshmen vs. Juniors/Sophomores.
Bring a water bottle!

2011 Seniors will be “promoted” May 28 for a college class cookout/kickoff at Chris & Kelly Turner’s house in the afternoon. Full details of the college summer ministry TBA next weekend after Senior Speeches!

Promotion Sunday, June 5. Brent’s teaching in CBC main services June 12 (senior tribute)

Service Opportunities:

Children’s Ministries would like to show appreciation to our teachers who currently serve in Sunday School. On May 22 from 8:45am—9:45am we need 7 volunteers to help facilitate the 1st—5th grade classrooms (no teaching is required). If you are interested in serving please contact Cindy.Renner@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!

*Want to help with VBS (June 27-30)? Contact Dawn Marshall at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com IMMEDIATELY!!!
*Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
*Middle School Mission Project, 6/12-16

*The loose-change worship offering will continue on May 8, 15 & 22. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements for May 8

2011-05-06T16:45:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry
May 8, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney will be teaching on May 8 and finishing the study on 1 Corinthians in chapters 14-16 focusing on love and the importance of the resurrection. Last week’s study of spiritual gifts and the importance of love in their use is posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com.
Sunday School on May 15: Year-End Review. Brent McKinney, teaching.

Senior Speeches: Sunday, May 22, 10:30AM, lunch from Rosa’s Café immediately following. (There are 14 days until Senior Speeches).
Seniors: If you couldn’t attend the meeting where they were discussed, you can pick up an instruction sheet in class today. Underclassmen: Make sure to get there on time as we will start promptly. Parents: As a reminder, you must be invited by your teen to attend, and usually they invite the entire family. Of course everyone is invited to stay afterward for lunch! Former CBC students, current & former high school small group leaders, CBC elders/deacons/staff all have standing invitations.
EVERYONE SHOULD ARRIVE EARLY AS SEATING IS LIMITED!!!!
Service opportunity: We have need of parents to pick up the lunch at Rosa’s as well as set up the lunch in The Dungeon for self-serve. Please respond to Brent and let him know if you’re interested!

High School Parent’s Meeting: May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
There is NO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS ON THAT DATE…but all parents who have students in the classes of 2012-2015 are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.

TEAM ARIZONA SIGN UP FORMS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED, HOWEVER, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A WAITING LIST DUE TO HIGH DEMAND. THEY WILL BE PUT ON THE LIST IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED ONE IN, YOU ARE NOT SIGNED UP!!! Extra forms are available on the receptionist desk on the top level @CBC.
All support letters should’ve already been mailed out: don’t forget that your support letters MUST be approved by Brent before you mail them out.

Attn: All Marcus High School prom-goers! If you’d like to wear your tuxedos/prom dresses to 1st service and help out with the offering, please contact Mike@crossroadsbible.org and let him know you’ll be helping during the service on Sunday, May 15!
Over, please

All Guys Small Groups Meet @ CBC at 6:50PM for our annual game of Ultimate Frisbee, Wednesday Night, May 11, 2011. We’ll play until dark or 8:30PM, whichever is first. Seniors/Freshmen vs. Juniors/Sophomores.
Bring a water bottle!

Wednesday Night Discipleship, May 11 from 7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
ALL GROUPS MEET @ CBC from 7:00—8:30PM for the Year-End Communion Service on May 18, 2011.
May 25 @ CBC, 7:00—9:00PM, Junior/Senior Guys/Girls meeting.
No coming over to Brent’s house after studies this week. We’ll resume later in the summer!

TEAM IRELAND MEETING: May 15, after 2nd service, in the Dungeon!

The Final WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
Remember: If EVERYONE who comes to Sunday School brings $30 on BOTH June 5 we’ll reach our goal by the end of the school year! You can check our progress on the FB page “Water is Basic-CBC”

2011 Seniors will be “promoted” May 28 for a college class cookout/kickoff. Full details of the college summer ministry TBA next weekend!

Promotion Sunday, June 5. Brent’s teaching in CBC main services June 12 (senior tribute)

Service Opportunities:

*Want to help with VBS (June 27-30)? Contact Dawn Marshall at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com IMMEDIATELY!!!
*Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
*Middle School Mission Project, 6/12-16

*The loose-change worship offering will continue on May 8, 15 & 22. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements for April 24 & May 1

2011-04-21T13:38:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry April 24 & May 1, 2011 Announcements

April 23: Sleepover begins at 10PM (don’t arrive early!). Set up at 4:50AM!
*Easter Services: April 24, 6:30AM (sunrise service), 8:30AM, 10AM, 11:30AM
If you plan on attending the sunrise service, please dress appropriate for the weather, and you will want to bring your own chairs/blanket/flashlight.
NO HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY.

TEAM ARIZONA SIGN UP FORMS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN NOON TO THE PAYMENT MAILBOX IN THE DUNGEON on EASTER SUNDAY!!!! IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED ONE IN, YOU ARE NOT SIGNED UP!!! Extra forms are available on the receptionist desk on the top level @ CBC.

Attn: All Flower Mound High School prom-goers! If you’d like to wear your tuxedos/prom dresses to 1st service and help out with the offering, please contact Mike@crossroadsbible.org and let him know you’ll be helping during that service!
*If you attended the prom of another school, guys can just wear a suit and girls can wear their dresses on either May 1 or May 15. Just e-mail Mike at the address above and let him know. Marcus students can wait until May 2 to let Mike know!

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney will be teaching on May 1 from 1 Corinthians 12 & 13 about Spiritual Gifts.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com.

True Love Waits Ceremony before Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM SHARP!

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is May 1!
Remember: If EVERYONE who comes to Sunday School brings $15 on BOTH May 1 & June 5 we’ll reach our goal!
During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

Senior Meeting: May 1, 1:00PM—2:00PM, @ Brent’s house to discuss Senior Speeches! Senior Speeches/Rosa’s Lunch (parents & friends invited!) on May 22, and, yeah, that’s 28 & 21 days away!

High School Parent’s Meeting: May 29, 10:45AM (no HS SS class that day!)
2011 Seniors will be “promoted” May 28 for a college class cookout/kickoff.
Team Arizona: Don’t forget that to sign up, you MUST FILL OUT & RETURN the Amor “Individual Mission Trip Participation Form”—available in the info packet--to be signed up. ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO BRENT (PAYMENT MAILBOX IN THE DUNGEON) BY APRIL 24, 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
If you missed the 3/27 Team Arizona Informational Meeting please pick up an informational pack in the Dungeon or from the CBC receptionist. If you have any questions please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for more info. And don’t forget that your support letters MUST be approved by Brent before you mail them out.

Wednesday Night Discipleship on April 27 & May 4, 2011 from
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Wamsley’s: 804 Woodhaven Drive, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget that everyone is welcome to hang out at Brent’s house after small groups until 10PM for plenty of Wii Just Dance and/or Michael Jackson Experience.
May 11: ALL GUYS small groups meet at CBC for Ultimate Frisbee!
May 18: Year-End Communion at CBC (7:00PM—8:30PM)
May 25: ALL JUNIOR/SENIORS (GUYS & GIRLS) meeting in the Dungeon

Want to help with VBS (June 27-30)? Contact Dawn Marshall at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com IMMEDIATELY!!!

Promotion Sunday, June 5. Brent’s teaching in CBC main services June 12 (senior tribute)

*Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve) *Middle School Mission Project, 6/12-16
*The loose-change worship offering will continue on May 8, 15 & 22. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation.
*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements, April 17 & 24

2011-04-14T10:22:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry April 17 & 24, 2011 Announcements

*Next baptism service is on April 17, 2011. Most high school students are being baptized during the first service so please come and support your friends!

*Passover Seder @ CBC, 5:30PM-7:00PM. See Grapevine for full details.

*Easter Services: April 24, 6:30AM (sunrise service), 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM
SIGN UPS FOR SLEEPOVER @ CBC to set up for sunrise service will be done by TEXT MESSAGE to Brent, starting at 12:01PM on Sunday, April 17 (any texts earlier than that will NOT be counted). The first 25 signups will be on the set-up team, and all seniors will have priority until 1PM.
If you plan on attending the sunrise service, please dress appropriate for the weather, and you will want to bring your own chairs/blanket/flashlight.

*PARENT SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: WE NEED 4 VOLUNTEERS TO COOK BREAKFAST AT 5:30AM at CBC for the kids who set up. Please E-mail or Facebook message Brent if you’d like to serve the students!

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney will be teaching on April 17 on the crucifixion & resurrection of Christ.
Just a reminder: There is NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 24!
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123.

True Love Waits began on April 14 and continues on April 21.
In the Dungeon from 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony before Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.

Team Ireland: Your $400 deposit is due ASAP!

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is May 1! During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $1,000. Our goal is $3,500 by May 29…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

(over, please)
Team Arizona: Don’t forget that to sign up, you MUST FILL OUT & RETURN the Amor “Individual Mission Trip Participation Form”—available in the info packet--to be signed up. ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO BRENT (PAYMENT MAILBOX IN THE DUNGEON) BY APRIL 24, 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
If you missed the 3/27 Team Arizona Informational Meeting please pick up an informational pack in the Dungeon or from the CBC receptionist. If you have any questions please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for more info. The deadline for sign ups has been extended and is now April 24…and don’t forget that your support letters MUST be approved by Brent before you mail them out.

Wednesday Night Discipleship on April 20 & 27, 2011 from
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Wamsley’s: 804 Woodhaven Drive, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget that everyone is welcome to hang out at Brent’s house after small groups until 10PM for plenty of Wii Just Dance and/or Michael Jackson Experience.

*Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
*CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 35 & 28 Days! (next senior meeting is set for May 1 to discuss all the details).
*The loose-change worship offering will continue this week. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org). Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements April 3 & 10

2011-03-31T16:53:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry April 3 & 10, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney will be teaching on April 3 from Luke 19. April 10 will focus on worship with Parker Smith leading an interactive time to experience God.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). There are no notes on the web site as we’re walking through the texts asking “who, what, where, when, why & how?”

Team Ireland meeting April 3, 2011 after 2nd service in the Dungeon (Introduction and information).

If you missed the 3/27 Team Arizona Informational Meeting please pick up an informational pack in the Dungeon or from the CBC receptionist. If you have any questions please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for more info. Deadline for sign ups is April 17…and don’t forget that your support letters MUST be approved by Brent before you mail them out.

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is May 1! During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $1,000. Our goal is $3,500 by May 29…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony before Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
Sign ups continue TODAY in Sunday School and end on April 10!!!!

Next baptism service is on April 17, 2011. If you’re interested in being baptized please sign up on the form on the ministry center desk ASAP!

CBC Passover Seder on Palm Sunday, 5:30-7:00PM (see Grapevine for details)

Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now! Easter services are sunrise, 8:30AM, 10AM & 11:30AM.
(over, please)
Wednesday Night Discipleship on April 6 & 13, 2011 from
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Wamsley’s: 804 Woodhaven Drive, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget that everyone is welcome to hang out at Brent’s house after small groups until 10PM for plenty of Wii Just Dance and/or Michael Jackson Experience.

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.

VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)

Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.

CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 49 & 42 Days! (next senior meeting is set for May 1 to discuss all the details).

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering will continue this week. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation). Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Announcements

2011-03-24T09:49:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry March 27, 2011 Announcements

Team Arizona Informational Meeting for Parents & Students:
Sunday, March 27, 2011, in the CBC Dungeon from 11:50am to 12:30PM.
This meeting will give you all the details regarding the student ministry mission trip on June 18-25, 2011. It’s especially important to attend if you’re planning on going because we have made some changes to fundraising that most of you will need to know!

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is March 27! During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $945.40. Our goal is $3,500 by May 29…and the suggested donation per person is $12 a month to help us reach our goal. You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney continutes the 1 Corinthians series in Chapters 10 & 11: Solving the Problem of Selfishness.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). There are no notes on the web site as we’re walking through the texts asking “who, what, where, when, why & how?”

Team Ireland meeting April 3, 2011 after 2nd service in the Dungeon (Introduction and information).

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony before Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
Sign ups continue TODAY in Sunday School!!!!

Next baptism service is on April 17, 2011. If you’re interested in being baptized please sign up on the form on the ministry center desk ASAP!

Girl-Talk: If you have diapers for the Teen MOPS project, you can talk to Sue Green to get them to the moms who would greatly appreciate them.

(over, please)
Wednesday Night Discipleship on March 30, 2011 from
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Wamsley’s: 804 Woodhaven Drive, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget that everyone is welcome to hang out at Brent’s house after small groups until 10PM for plenty of Wii Just Dance and/or Michael Jackson Experience.

CBC Passover Seder on Palm Sunday, 5:30-7:00PM (see Grapevine for details)
Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.
VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now! Easter services are sunrise, 8:30AM, 10AM & 11:30AM.
CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 56 Days! (next senior meeting is set for May 1 to discuss all the details).

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering will continue NEXT week (taking a week off for the Africa well). Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org). Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Announcements

2011-03-17T15:08:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry March 20, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney continutes the 1 Corinthians series in Chapters 8 & 9: Freedom and Balance.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). There are no notes on the web site as we’re walking through the texts asking “who, what, where, when, why & how?”

Team Ireland meeting April 4, 2011 after 2nd service in the Dungeon (Introduction and information).

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony before Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
More details to come! Sign ups continue TODAY in Sunday School!!!!.

Wednesday Night Discipleship on March 23, 2011 from
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Wamsley’s: 804 Woodhaven Drive, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget that everyone is welcome to hang out at Brent’s house after small groups until 10PM for plenty of Wii Just Dance and/or Michael Jackson Experience.

Next baptism service is on April 17, 2011. If you’re interested in being baptized please sign up on the form on the ministry center desk ASAP!

Girl-Talk: March 27, diaper project for Teen MOPS ministry. Contact Sue Green for details.

Team Ireland Meeting: April 4, after 2nd service, in the Dungeon for information and introduction to the trip!
(over, please)

Team Arizona Informational Meeting for Parents & Students:
Sunday, March 27, 2011, in the CBC Dungeon from 11:50am to 12:30PM.
This meeting will give you all the details regarding the student ministry mission trip on June 18-25, 2011. It’s especially important to attend if you’re planning on going because we have made some changes to fundraising that most of you will need to know!

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is March 27! During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $945.40. Our goal is $3,500 by May 29…and the suggested donation per person is $12 a month to help us reach our goal. We also have a Facebook page set up (thanks, Claire Stewart!) titled, “Water is Basic-CBC”

CBC Passover Seder on Palm Sunday, 5:30-7:00PM (see Grapevine for details)
Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.
VBS @ CBC, June 27-30 (UPDATED), Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16 (UPDATED)
Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now! Easter services are sunrise, 8:30AM, 10AM & 11:30AM.
CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 63 Days!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org). Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Spring Break Announcements

2011-03-11T10:18:00.001-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry March 13, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney continutes the 1 Corinthians series in Chapter 7: Marriage and Being Single.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). There are no notes on the web site as we’re walking through the texts asking “who, what, where, when, why & how?”

SIGN UPS ARE DUE TODAY BY THE END OF SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR TEAM IRELAND! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Trip Dates: July 11-26, 2011.

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony during Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
More details to come! Sign ups continue TODAY in Sunday School!!!!.

Wednesday Night Discipleship WILL NOT BE MEETING MARCH 16 BECAUSE OF SPRING BREAK. We will resume meeting in area homes on March 16, 2011 from 7:00PM—8:30PM:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Eiffert’s: 916 Inverness Circle, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget that everyone is welcome to hang out at Brent’s house after small groups until 10PM for plenty of Wii Just Dance and/or Michael Jackson Experience.

Next baptism service is on April 17, 2011. If you’re interested in being baptized please sign up on the form on the ministry center desk ASAP!

(over, please)

Team Arizona Informational Meeting for Parents & Students:
Sunday, March 27, 2011, in the CBC Dungeon from 11:50am to 12:30PM.
This meeting will give you all the details regarding the student ministry mission trip on June 18-25, 2011. It’s especially important to attend if you’re planning on going because we have made some changes to fundraising that most of you will need to know!

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is March 27! During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $945.40. Our goal is $3,500 by May 29…and the suggested donation per person is $12 a month to help us reach our goal. We also have a Facebook page set up (thanks, Claire Stewart!) titled, “Water is Basic-CBC”

Girl-Talk: March 27, diaper project for Teen MOPS ministry. Contact Sue Green for details.
Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.
VBS @ CBC, June 27-30 (UPDATED), Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16 (UPDATED)
Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now!
CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 70 Days!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation). Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Weekend Announcements

2011-03-04T12:29:00.000-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry March 6, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney continutes the 1 Corinthians series in Chapter 6: Settling Disputes/Fleeing Immorality.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). There are no notes on the web site as we’re walking through the texts asking “who, what, where, when, why & how?”

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony during Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
More details to come! Sign ups begin TODAY in Sunday School!!!!.

Senior Meeting Today! March 6, 2011, at Brent’s house, 1:00-2:15PM
Lunch from Wingstop!

Wednesday Night Discipleship in area homes on March 9, 2011.
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
ALL GUYS STUDIES MEET AT MAIN EVENT IN LEWISVILLE THIS WEEK FOR BOWLING & FRIVOLITY! Bring $5 for the bowling (7-8:30PM) and money to rent your own shoes. Hope to see all the guys there!
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Eiffert’s: 916 Inverness Circle, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Due to the bowling night, we won’t be hanging out at Brent’s after the studies. We’ll resume that on the 23rd to Wii Just Dance and/or Michael Jackson Experience.

SIGN UPS CONTINUE FOR TEAM IRELAND, 2011!
Trip Dates: July 11-26, 2011. Applications available in Sunday School today, and due on March 13.
(over, please)

Congratulations to William Matthews, winner of CBC’s 3rd Annual Oscar Night “Pick The Winners Contest” & the $50 AMC Theaters Gift Card!

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is March 27! During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $800 so we’ve got a good start to our goal of $3,500 by May 29…and the suggested donation per person is $10 a month to help us reach our goal. We also have a Facebook page set up (thanks, Claire Stewart!) titled, “Water is Basic-CBC”

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.
VBS @ CBC, June 27-30 (UPDATED), Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16 (UPDATED)
L.I.S.D. Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011.
Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now!
CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 75 Days!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org). Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

Love music & kids? If you are interested in serving with children’s worship, text Mrs. Shipley at 214-808-2107. We meet @ 8:15 to practice the music and spend about 15 minutes with the kids leading worship! Contact her ASAP if you’re interested.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Announcements

2011-02-25T09:21:00.001-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry February 27, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney continutes the 1 Corinthians series in Chapter 5: Dangers of Permissiveness of Sin.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). There are no notes on the web site as we’re walking through the texts asking “who, what, where, when, why & how?”

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is February 27! During worship in class, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We’ve currently raised over $800 so we’ve got a good start to our goal of $3,500 by May 29…and the suggested donation per person is $10 a month to help us reach our goal.

CBC’s 3rd Annual Oscar Night “Pick The Winners Contest”
Since this is the Super Bowl of Movies we like to give everyone a chance to pick the winners of 2010’s best movies/actors/etc. Simply pick up a sheet in Sunday School (must be in class to get one!) & fill it out. Winner gets a $50 gift certificate to AMC Theaters!

Wednesday Night Discipleship in area homes on March 2, 2011.
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Eiffert’s: 916 Inverness Circle, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.

Don’t forget! Everyone is invited to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM!
(over, please)

SIGN UPS CONTINUE FOR TEAM IRELAND, 2011!
Trip Dates: July 11-26, 2011. Applications available in Sunday School today, and due on March 13.

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony during Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
More details to come! Sign ups begin NEXT WEEK!!!!.

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.
VBS @ CBC, June 13-17, Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
Missions Weekend @ CBC: February 11-13, 2011.
L.I.S.D. Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011.
Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now!
CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 82 Days.

SENIOR MEETING: March 6, 2011, at Brent’s house, 1:00--2:15PM

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org). Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

Love music & kids? If you are interested in serving with children’s worship, text Mrs. Shipley at 214-808-2107. We meet @ 8:15 to practice the music and spend about 15 minutes with the kids leading worship! Contact her ASAP if you’re interested.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Weekend Announcements

2011-02-11T11:11:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody!

Just a reminder that our Missions Weekend kicks off tonight, February 11, 2011, from 5:30pm-7:30pm with a dinner to meet and greet our missionaries (soup dinner starts at 5:30pm) as well as spend time in prayer with them (starts at approximately 6:45pm). Everyone is invited…and you can show up even if you haven’t made a reservation! We also hope you’ll make a special effort to make reservations for Sunday evening’s time with Tyler and Charlie…that’s something different we haven’t done before and should be very cool!

Oh, yeah. I’m giving my official “No Snow Guarantee” for small group Bible study groups on Wednesday night! They’re going to happen. Just know that and plan on it! It’s supposed to be 71* and sunny so I can’t imagine LISD calling it off again!

Brent

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry February 13, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
2/13/11, Craig Lauchner, former CBC student now a missionary, will be emphasizing missions!
Brent McKinney continutes the 1 Corinthians series next week with a look at Chapter 4: A deeper look at the role of a pastor.
All the lessons from the current series are posted on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). There are no notes on the web site as we’re walking through the texts asking “who, what, where, when, why & how?”

Missions Conversation with Charlie Ridenour and Tyler Savage, TONIGHT, 5:30-7:30PM In The CBC Auditorium. Please make reservations for the dinner & dialogue by tearing off the strip in the Grapevine and either dropping it in the offering basket in main services or giving to Brent in Sunday School!

Wednesday Night Discipleship in area homes on February 16.
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Eiffert’s: 916 Inverness Circle, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget! Everyone is invited to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM!

Worship Night in the Dungeon: Next Sunday Night, Feb. 20, 2011.
Worship Service: 7:01—8:14PM. Hanging out afterward 8:19—9:29PM. (soft drinks & snacks provided by CBC)
Join us for a time to experience and celebrate God’s presence with times of prayer, some songs, some silence and more…Simply show up and prepare to worship, with Parker Smith & Ross Morales leading!

(over, please)

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony during Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
More details to come! Sign ups begin late February.

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is February 27! During worship on that Sunday morning, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We currently have raised over $800 so we’ve got a good start to our goal of $3,500 by May 29…and the suggested donation per person is $10 a month to help us reach our goal.

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.
VBS @ CBC, June 13-17, Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve)
Missions Weekend @ CBC: February 11-13, 2011.
L.I.S.D. Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011.
Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now!
CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 96 Days.

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written three checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re likely close to our 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

Love music & kids? If you are interested in serving with children’s worship, text Mrs. Shipley at 214-808-2107. We meet @ 8:15 to practice the music and spend about 15 minutes with the kids leading worship! Contact her ASAP if you’re interested.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. We have a letter from Johan to read in class, and a thank you from the president of Compassion!

Reminder

2011-02-09T14:15:00.001-06:00

Just a reminder in case there are any questions: Wednesday night in-home studies are cancelled when L.I.S.D. is closed. And, since schools were closed on Wednesday, February 9, enjoy your night off and hopefully we'll be able to meet NEXT week!

Announcements

2011-01-28T10:32:00.001-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry January 30, 2011 Announcements

WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is January 30! During worship on that Sunday morning, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We currently have raised over $800 so we’ve got a good start to our goal of $3,500 by May 29…and the suggested donation per person is $10 a month to help us reach our goal.

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney continutes the 1 Corinthians series today. Chapter 2: The Mind of Christ
Last week’s introduction/chapter 1 lesson is on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at cbchighschool blogspot and scroll to find each session.

Wednesday Night Discipleship in area homes on February 2.
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Eiffert’s: 916 Inverness Circle, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget! Everyone is invited to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM!

CBC Leadership Meeting: Tonight @ CBC Auditorium. 5:30pm-7:30pm (light dinner provided). All high schoolers serving in any ministry are invited.

Super Bowl Sunday: February 6, 2011 @ The Dinkmeyer’s!!!
220 Timberleaf Drive, Double Oak, 75067.
Free pizza, (guys bring snacks to share, girls bring 2-liter soft drink) and come enjoy football/commercials from 5:00PM—til end of game.

True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony during Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
More details to come! Sign ups begin late February.

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.

Missions Weekend @ CBC: February 11-13, 2011.

L.I.S.D. Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011.

Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now!

CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 110 Days.

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written three checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

CBC Kids has opportunities to serve on Sundays! Check out the Grapevine for all the contact information.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, give them to Brent anytime (hand written/printed are best to ease translation and have a more personal “feel” to them).

Announcements, January 23

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Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry January 23, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney starts 1 Corinthians series today. Introduction & Chapter 1: Living Among the Dead
The latest video on James is on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find each session.

Wednesday Night Discipleship in area homes on Jan. 26.
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Eiffert’s: 916 Inverness Circle, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.
Don’t forget! Everyone is invited to hang out at Brent’s after studies until 10PM!

Super Bowl Sunday: February 6, 2011 @ The Dinkmeyer’s!!!
220 Timberleaf Drive, Double Oak, 75067.
Free pizza, (guys bring snacks to share, girls bring 2-liter soft drink) and come enjoy football/commercials from 5:00PM—til end of game.

(over, please)
True Love Waits! Save the dates (all Thursdays) April 14, 21 & 28.
In the Dungeon, 7:00-8:15PM
Ceremony during Sunday School on May 1. 10:30AM-11AM.
More details to come!

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.

Missions Weekend @ CBC: February 11-13, 2011.

L.I.S.D. Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011.

Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now!

CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 117 Days.

Service Opportunities:

NEXT WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is January 30! During worship on that Sunday morning, we’ll have buckets for your donations! We currently have raised over $800 so we’ve got a good start to our goal of $3,500 by May 29.

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written three checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

CBC Kids has opportunities to serve on Sundays! Check out the Grapevine for all the contact information.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, give them to Brent anytime (hand written/printed are best to ease translation and have a more personal “feel” to them).

Announcements for Jan. 16 (scroll down for Pine Cove expectations & information!)

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Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry January 16, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Mike Messerli, teaching, 1/16/11.
Brent McKinney starts 1 Corinthians series 1/23/11
Videos of our class can be found on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find each session.

Pine Cove No Agenda Weekend!
Buses will return around 9:30PM on Sunday, Jan. 16 to the CBC south (lower level) parking lot.

Wednesday Night Discipleship will resume in area homes on Jan. 19.
7:00PM—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Senior Guys @ the McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. FM, 75028. Brent McKinney, Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
Junior/Senior Girls @ the Gelnett’s: 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Melissa Williams, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ the Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM, 75028. Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ the Smith’s: 303 Highland Court, Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith & Megan Zeller, leaders.
Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Guys @ the Eiffert’s: 916 Inverness Circle, HV, 75077.
Ian Cook, leader.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

(over, please)

Super Bowl Sunday: February 6, 2011!
5:00PM—til end of game.
We will have a get-together to watch the game and grade the commercials and eat pizza, and we’ll let you know all the details next week!

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.

Missions Weekend @ CBC: February 11-13, 2011.

L.I.S.D. Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011.

Easter: April 24, 2011. We will have a sleepover to set up for the sunrise service the night before, so clear your calendar now!

CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 124 Days.

Service Opportunities:

NEXT WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is January 30! More details next week!

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

CBC Kids has opportunities to serve on Sundays! Check out the Grapevine for all the contact information.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia (we’ll have a new photo of him available to see in class on Dec. 12) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, give them to Brent anytime (hand written/printed are best to ease translation and have a more personal “feel” to them).

Pine Cove Expectations

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Crossroads Bible Church High School Student Ministry
Pine Cove No Agenda Retreat, January 14-16, 2011.
Student Expectations

1. I understand that the adult staff is on this trip because they want me to have so much stinkin’ fun that I’ll have to have plastic surgery to have my smile removed from my face when I return. Hence, I will do what they say to do, when they say to do it. I will put on The Happy Helmet and do The Happy Dance immediately preceding my compliance.
2. I understand that the nice folks at Lone Star Coach employ professional drivers who have gotten plenty of rest and have great buses in great condition. I will listen to the professional, rested driver and obey all the instructions given as if they will lead me to buried treasure and a life of leisure. I will pick up my trash on the luxury motor coach. I will not spill anything in the luxury motor coach. I will do everything possible to keep the motor coach luxurious. I will enjoy the movies Despicable Me! And How To Train Your Dragon and laugh at the appropriate times.
3. Even though I’m amped about this trip like Jim Carrey in that movie when he drank too much Red Bull, I’ll slow down and be very nice and considerate of anything the adults ask of me, especially the the Pine Cove staffers. And, I’ll even check my thought processes and be nice to my friends. I will use this weekend as an opportunity to work on my social skills and certainly won’t be as rude as Jim Carrey was in “Yes, Man” when he had too much Red Bull and punched that guy. Remember that scene? It was funny. But don’t do it or anything like it. That’s the movies. This is real life. Those were actors. The only acting you can do is acting like a nice person. Well, try to BE a nice person. Not just act like one. We can tell if you’re acting. Let’s be honest. You’re no Meryl Streep. You’re not even Miley Cyrus and/or Hannah Montana.
4. I understand that any and all injuries and/or illnesses will be reported IMMEDIATELY to my cabin leader. If it’s for real, it will be dealt with in a courteous and compassionate manner by trained professionals at Pine Cove. If you’re whining just to whine, your cabin leader may mock you repeatedly and relentlessly in front of your peer group and/or behind your back. Toughen up, Buttercup.
5. I understand that there will be no PDA (public OR private displays of affection) at any time while on CBC property, luxury motor coaches, less-than-luxurious vans, Pine Cove property. You will also refrain from PDA until you move out of your parent’s house or the age of 28, whichever comes first. There will be NO guys in girls cabins or girls in guy cabins FOR ANY REASON, EVER.
6. The legal drinking age on this trip is one day older than the oldest person you know, including grandparents. If you think you qualify, please tell your parents. Parents, if you are told this, please contact a licensed counselor because they’ll need that more than a weekend at Pine Cove. The laws of Texas and the U.S. Constitution do apply on this retreat. This means YOU, Lauren King. 
7. I understand that food & drink are necessary for our species to survive. Hence, out of consideration for the human race to continue, I will attend all meals ON TIME, which happen to be at 8:30AM, 12:30PM and 6PM. If I’m not on time, Brent can shave my eyebrows…with a straight razor without shaving cream. And if you’ve ever seen how unsteady his hands are, well, you really don’t want to be late, man. I will EAT said meals (even if I’m not all that hungry). I will care for the human race and perpetuate the species far beyond just being on time and eating…but I will NOT violate the rules of PDA in order to perpetuate the species. Really? Did your mind go that route? Seriously?
8. I understand that sleep is NOT a weakness. Hence, I will be considerate of others when it is time for “lights out.” I’ll even be considerate of folks who decide to nap in full daylight hours while I’m in my cabin. Failure to comply with this mandate will involve Brent pulling your bottom lip over your head. Brent will not be responsible for corrective plastic surgery should this method be applied and you’ll likely go the rest of your life looking like one of those Aborigine natives with the disks in their lip. You can be the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary. Or comply. Your choice.
(over, please)
9. I understand that the purpose of this trip is to spend time in the Word and evaluate where I am in my walk with Christ. I’ll leave others alone. I’ll consider chatting about spiritual things with adults and my friends. I may even worship with friends. This is nothing to joke about. Just keep reading.
10. I understand that this trip allows me to make new friends. I understand that I may not get to be in the same room/bus/event as my VBFFAEAE. I will go out of my way to work out problems in these areas and will do my very best to serve others and invite people I don’t know to sit at my table and all that jazz. I will be social and friendly. Social and friendly does NOT negate rule #4. In other words, if you hold hands or smoochy-smoochy, you can’t say, “But I was JUST being SOCIAL and FRIENDLY!” This means YOU, Nicole Pazary. 
11. I understand that practical jokes are supposed to be fun and all, but I promise NOT to do any this weekend. All that winds up happening is that clothes get ruined, beds get rendered unsleepable and friendships get goofed up. I WILL not touch anyone else’s bed, clothes, luggage, purse, wallet, etc. for any reason. Yes, throwing a cup of water into someone’s purse or bed is considered touching it.
12. I understand that NO open beverages (other than water bottles) or “open” food will be allowed to be kept in the cabins (they need lids or ziplocks). I will eat and drink outside my cabin, and I will throw away any trash I create. There’s been a lot of talk about carbon footprints and we need to keep the world’s government leaders happy and Global Warming to a minimum. We also need to keep wildlife out of our cabins. Allowing a raccoon in to snack on your open Doritos bag is not really wildlife fun. Speaking of carbon footprints, stomping the ants that grab your Doritos is NOT keeping government leaders or global warming to a minimum.
13. I’ll keep music players & mobile phone usage to the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM this weekend. By ABSOLUTE MINIMUM we don’t mean scaling back your normal usage (Brooke Nuorala). We mean using either ONLY WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY (Brooke Nuorala). Not because you’re bored (Brooke Nuorala)
14. I understand that any and all things NOT specifically covered in these rules will fall under that category of WWJD. If I do not know what Jesus would do, I will not guess at what He would do. I will ask a cabin leader. If they don’t know what Jesus would do, then I’ll ask Brent. He can usually figure out WWJD. If he can’t, he’ll make something up because he usually tries to be a big shot and doesn’t want to look silly, so you can just do what he says he thinks J would D and you’ll probably be safe on that. But if he does try to be a big shot, tell Tracy. She’ll pull his bottom lip over his head and stand on it, likely making him the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary about Aborigines.
15. Upon my return to CBC and life, I will choose to be a shiny, happy person. Yes. I’ll be tired. Yes. I’ll have had a long weekend and have homework to return to. Yes. I’ll be crabby. But, since my parents were gracious enough to pay for my trip, and they were kind enough to make sure I was packed and had everything I needed, I will choose to open up and tell them about all the great stuff I learned about my relationship with Christ, as well as choose to be kind and nice and pleasant. I will consider hugging them and meaning it. I will even tell them I love them and am thankful for them giving me such a great opportunity. In fact, I will choose to be kind and pleasant and loving and caring and grateful to my parents because they rule and are awesome and really have my best interest at heart. I understand it’s the least I can do to be loving and social with them upon my return. Well, that and by wearing The Happy Helmet and doing The Happy Dance.

As a parent, I understand that failure to abide by the intent of these rules as well as the letter, will result in the non-refundable trip home, of which I agree to come and pick up my child in the event of disregard for the rules.
As a student, I understand that failure to abide by the intent of these rules as well as the letter, will result in me calling my parents to come and get me after they won’t get their money back, as well as Brent raising his eyebrow at every single thing I do for the next six years.

Signed & Date (at least one parent & the student):

Pine Cove Information

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Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
High School No Agenda Retreat Information
January 14--16, 2011.

I. Final Payment Information:

The suggested payment to reserve a spot was $50. If you purchase a spot before Nov. 14, the balance is $75. If you purchased a spot after 11/14, the balance is $95. Final payment is due before you board the bus. However, it easier for our accounting process if you make payment on or before Tuesday, January 11.

II. Transportation Information:

Due to unexpected demand, we’ve ordered an extra bus. They will depart the CBC south parking lot at 1:30PM on Friday afternoon, January 14. Please arrive & check-in at 1PM. It’s wise to eat lunch before you get here.

If you plan to leave a vehicle in the Crossroads parking lot for the weekend, please park underneath the basketball goals. This will allow those attending services on Sunday morning/evening to use the spaces closer to the building.

Eat lunch before you arrive, please.

We should arrive at Pine Cove Shores shortly after 3PM.

The bus will pick up at Pine Cove on Sunday evening at 7:30PM. We should return to the Crossroads south lot somewhere between 9:30PM and 10PM on January 16. Please arrange to have your parents pick you up promptly.

III. What to Bring:

Bible, pen, notebook. Pillow, sleeping bag/bedding (Pine Cove supplies a bunk & mattress only), towel. Appropriate clothing for 3 days (please check the weather before you leave as we’ve had rain, snow, heat and all sorts of Texas weather experiences in years past). Toiletries.

Please keep in mind that mobile phone service at Pine Cove is sporadic. We ask that you use your mobile phone (texting or talking) as little as possible during this weekend, and recommend that you use it only in your cabin.

Mp3 players (such as iPods) are welcome, but please use them sparingly. Also keep in mind that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any players/speakers/etc.

A note about musical instruments: If you bring one, please make sure it’s in a secure travel case and you’re sensitive to those who wish to sleep who are in your cabin. In other words, please play them only in “common” areas around the camp.

The cabins have 8 bunk beds, but one will be for a leader. ABSOLUTELY NO sleeping on floors or having more than 8 people per cabin. Each cabin has central heat/air and private restrooms.

Keep in mind that there can be other groups staying at the camp for the weekend. Please be considerate when using the gym/fields/dock/canoes/camp athletic equipment, etc. Also be aware that we cannot secure the cabins or monitor them during the day.

The swimming pool will NOT be open, nor will we have access to the game room. No jumping in the lake…and, as an aide to the kitchen staff, please do NOT enter the dining hall for any reason ½ hour before meals for set up and stay out for ½ hour AFTER meals to allow for clean up.

If you have special dietary needs, please contact Brent via e-mail so we can let the Pine Cove staff know. In the past, they have been able to accommodate diets for gluten, lactose and diabetic issues as long as they know a few days in advance.

IV. Emergency Numbers:

You can get information regarding Pine Cove Christian Camps, Inc. at www.pinecove.com.

The address is 15790 CR 1113, Tyler, TX. 75703.

The office number at the Shores is 903-534-1894.
The mobile number for “after-hours” emergencies ONLY is 903-216-7498.

There is a medical care facility (“Doc-in-a-box”) less than 4 miles from Pine Cove for any injury needing such attention. Additionally, Tyler’s full-service hospital is less than 10 minutes away. Parents will be notified of any and all injuries, no matter how minor.

V. Spending Money:

No spending money is needed. However, there is a camp store that offers souvenir t-shirts , hats, etc. In addition, there’s a snack shop open for 3 hours on Saturday for sodas and candy. If anyone would like to ride the zip line (running from 2-5 on Saturday afternoon, weather permitting) there is no cost. Many students bring $25.

VI. Any other questions or comments not found here or on the web site?

Please contact Brent at Brent@Crossroadsbible.org or at the office. Please do NOT use his mobile number or home phone for these questions.

Weekly Announcements, Jan. 9

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Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry January 9, 2011 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching, 1/9: “Overview of James”
Mike Messerli, teaching, 1/16/11.
Videos of our class can be found on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find each session.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS: In the last week, THREE of our female adult leaders have had conflicts arise that prevent them from serving our students on the No Agenda weekend. If you can serve, there is no cost for adults and we truly have a need! Please contact Brent McKinney at Brent@Crossroadsbible.org or via mobile phone ASAP!

Pine Cove No Agenda Weekend!
Buses leave the CBC south parking lot at 1:31PM on Friday, Jan. 14.
Please arrive at 1PM to load your gear and eat lunch before you come! All information regarding packing is available at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com. (sheets will also be available in Sunday School) Buses will return around 9:30PM on Sunday, Jan. 16. Balance due (assuming you paid early-bird deposit of $50, is $75 per student) before you get on the bus.

Wednesday Night Discipleship will resume in area homes on Jan. 19, taking off January 12 for L.I.S.D. finals.

We are in need of a host home for our junior-sophomore-freshman small group for the 2nd semester. If you’re willing to open your home, please contact Brent as soon as possible!.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

(over, please)

Dates for Summer Arizona Mission Trip with Amor Ministries: June 18-25, 2011.

Missions Weekend @ CBC: February 11-13, 2011.

L.I.S.D. Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011.

Easter: April 24, 2011.

CBC Student Ministry Senior Speeches: May 22, 2011 = 131 Days.

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

CBC Kids has opportunities to serve on Sundays! Check out the Grapevine for all the contact information.

Special thanks to all our parents who helped with the Christmas Banquet! A great time was had by all, and the work you did set a great tone for the evening!

Special thanks to everyone who helped with the set-up and take-down of the Angel Tree, especially Vanessa and Ryan for making sure it was organized!.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia (we’ll have a new photo of him available to see in class on Dec. 12) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, give them to Brent anytime (hand written/printed are best to ease translation and have a more personal “feel” to them).

Last Announcements for 2010!!!

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Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry December 12 & 19, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching, 12/12. “Christmas: Before”
Charlie Ridenour teaching 12/19. “Christmas: During”
Videos of our class can be found on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find each session.

Sunday School SPECIAL GIVING OPPORTUNITY
on DECEMBER 12 & 19.
Our goal is to raise $2,500 this month. It’s an opportunity to be somewhat sacrificial and think of others during this time of year…so, what we’re asking EVERYONE that comes to Sunday School these next two weeks is to bring a ONE-TIME gift of somewhere between $25 & $50 and give joyfully (make checks payable to CBC! This will put us on our way towards giving a village in Africa clean water—so we hope you’ll prayerfully consider this ministry!

17th Annual CBC Christmas Banquet. SUNDAY EVENING DECEMBER 12, 5-7:13PM, in the CBC Auditorium!!! Dress nicely, bring $5 (if you haven’t pre-paid), bring a “white elephant” gag-gift (preferably from home, try not to buy anything) wrapped but with no names on it and join us for food, photos & laughs! If you didn’t sign up via e-mail or Facebook to Brent by Dec. 10, we do have several spots left open. Reserve them in Sunday School and you can still attend

Wednesday Night Discipleship Semester’s End Communion
In The Dungeon, December 15, 2010, 7—8:30PM
All small groups will meet on the 15th in the Dungeon, You’ll need to buy/prepare your own dinner, bring it to CBC to eat at 7PM. As always, you’ll need to be prepared to discuss how God has worked in you and through you this semester!

January 5: 2nd Semester kick-off/fellowships. All girl’s small groups & leaders will meet at the Dungeon for the annual “letters” meeting from 7PM to 8:30PM. All guys groups will meet at AMC-Highland Village to watch the movie “True Grit.” Times TBA.

(over, please)

In-home small groups will resume for all groups on January 12, 2011.

Christmas Eve services at CBC are at 4PM and 6PM.

SIGN UPS FOR NO AGENDA are FULL!!!!
However, you can still get your name on the wait list (almost every year, people who have purchased spots have to back out for one reason or another, so you’ll want to at least get your name on the list if you want to go) by filling out a form and placing it in the payment mailbox in the Dungeon. Dates for Pine Cove Shores: January 14-16, 2011. Information sheets are available in the Dungeon that have details on departures, packing, etc.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause! We will NOT be taking up a loose-change offering on Dec. 12 & 19 because of the Waterisbasic.org offering mentioned above!

Angel Tree Take-Down…January 5, 2011. See Vanessa Price or Ryan Bascue for more information.

*Pray for Johan in Columbia (we’ll have a new photo of him available to see in class on Dec. 12) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, give them to Brent anytime (hand written/printed are best to ease translation and have a more personal “feel” to them).

NO High School Sunday School classes on Dec. 26, 2010 and January 2, 2011.

SS Lesson, Dec. 5

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Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, December 5, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #14. Wrap-Up, 1 Peter 1.

Discussion Starter: Sitting at school during a friendly lunchtime discussion. The person sitting across from you says a few things, such as, “I think people are good deep-down. I’m a good person.” Among other ideas, they say, “I don’t like Christians because their religion is just a bunch of rules and regulations that give them a crutch to go through life with.” One last question they pose is, “What does the death and alleged resurrection of a 1st century Jewish carpenter have to do with how we live our lives in 2010? Taking them one at a time, how do you respond?

1 Peter 1: A Chance to Review.

How are we described in v.1?

In verse 2, why is he writing?

In verse 3, what has Jesus Christ done for us?

In verses 4 & 5, what are the results of this reality?

In verse 6—9, what are some of the benefits of “various trials?”

In verses 10—12, what happens after “careful search & inquiry?”

In verses 13—16, based on these things, what are we to “do?” Why?

In verses 17—21, how are we to view our lives now? What role did Christ play? When was this role known?

In verses 22—25, what should be the results of Christ’s work? Why?

Applications from the semester:

The “great problem of the Bible” is how does ________________________ man and a __________________ God become reunited.

The reasons the new covenant is superior to the old covenant are (2 Cor. 3: 5--18)

The work of Christ changed our ___________________________ (Eph. 2:10)

We can now live in the ____________________ (Galatians 5), giving thanks, leading to peace.

Announcements, Dec. 5

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Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry December 5, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, December 5, 2010.
10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon.
Videos of our class can be found on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find each session.

SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY for the 17th Annual CBC Christmas Banquet. This year’s banquet is on Sunday night, December 12, from 5—7:13PM, in the CBC Auditorium!!! Get more info on the sign up sheet and make sure to get your spot reserved so we can have enough tables, food, etc. for everyone! SIGN UPS END ON DECEMBER 10, but it would be most helpful to sign up by today!

ANGEL TREE SERVICE PROJECT: Page Boudreaux wanted to thank all the high school students who served by putting up the tree and decorating it! An excellent job and much appreciated by the CBC body at this time of year!

Wednesday Night Discipleship, December 8, 2010, 7—8:30PM
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV.
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house on December 8 after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM! Hang outs resume on January 12, 2011.
Semester-End Communion December 15 @ CBC Dungeon (all groups will meet in the Dungeon, buy your own dinner, bring it to CBC to eat at 7PM, be prepared to discuss how God has worked in you this semester!)

Christmas Eve Services @ CBC, 4PM and 6PM.

SIGN UPS FOR NO AGENDA ARE UNDERWAY!!!!
Super Early-Bird sign-ups have ended, and you can check the list (which was e-mailed on Friday or posted in the Dungeon to make sure you’re on it). We will have to establish a waiting list, and the price is now $145. Trip dates for Pine Cove Shores: January 14-16, 2011. Sign up sheets are available in the Dungeon as are the information sheets that contain details on departures, packing, etc.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos are posted via Facebook on Tracy Thomason McKinney’s page. Some of you may need to “friend” her to gain access.

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause! We will NOT be taking up a loose-change offering on Dec. 12 & 19 because…

Waterisbasic.org: SPECIAL DECEMBER GIVING OPPORTUNITY on DECEMBER 12 & 19. Our goal is to raise $2,500 this month. It’s an opportunity to be somewhat sacrificial and think of others during this time of year…so, what we’re asking EVERYONE that comes to Sunday School these next two weeks is to bring a ONE-TIME gift of somewhere between $25 & $50 and give joyfully (make checks payable to CBC! This will put us on our way towards giving a village in Africa clean water—so we hope you’ll prayerfully consider this ministry!

*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, give them to Brent anytime (hand written/printed are best to ease translation and have a more personal “feel” to them).

NO High School Sunday School classes on Dec. 26, 2010 and January 2, 2011.

Announcements for Nov. 21 & 28

2010-11-19T10:18:00.002-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry November 21 & 28, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, November 21 & 28, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
November 21, Brent McKinney teaching on having freedom in stress. November 28, Charlie Ridenour teaching on the results of the Cross in our lives. Videos of our class can be found on the Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find each session.

ANGEL TREE SERVICE PROJECT: On Nov. 21 after class, we’ll need people to stick around to get all the Angel Tree decorations out on put on display. Vanessa Price and Ryan Bascue will be helping get organized, but we’ll need about a lot of people for 45 minutes.

SIGN UPS FOR NO AGENDA ARE UNDERWAY!!!!
Super Early-Bird sign-ups have ended, and you can check the list (which was e-mailed on Friday or posted in the Dungeon to make sure you’re on it). We will have to establish a waiting list, and the price is now $145. Trip dates for Pine Cove Shores: January 14-16, 2011. Sign up sheets are available in the Dungeon as are the information sheets that contain details on departures, packing, etc.

SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY for the 17th Annual CBC Christmas Banquet. This year’s banquet is on Sunday night, December 12, from 5—7:13PM, in the CBC Auditorium!!! Get more info on the sign up sheet and make sure to get your spot reserved so we can have enough tables, food, etc. for everyone!

Wednesday Night Discipleship, December 1, 2010, 7—8:30PM
(No Studies on November 24 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday)
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV.
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house on December 1 after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!
(over, please)

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: The photos SHOULD BE POSTED NO LATER THAN SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21! Watch Facebook and E-mail and text for more information!!!!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. AFTER TWO MONTHS, WE HAVE CLOSE TO $250 so far…and SUNDAY November 28 will be our next offering! We’ll also be announcing a SPECIAL DECEMBER GIVING OPPORTUNITY—GIVE A WELL FOR CHRISTMAS—on the 21st. More details to follow!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia (we’ll read a letter from him on Nov. 21) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, give them to Brent anytime (handwritten are best and please print).

We have opportunities to serve in our Teen MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) ministry by planning/preparing dinners (and eating them with the members) and/or collecting needed baby items for the Teen Mops Store. Contact Michelle Anthony at Mdanthony01@yahoo.com for all the details and other information!

Christmas Eve Services @ CBC, 4PM and 6PM.

NO High School Sunday School classes on Dec. 26, 2010 and January 2, 2011.

Teaching Notes for November 21

2010-11-19T10:18:00.001-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, November 21, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #12. Freedom in Stress.

Discussion Starter: On a sheet of scrap paper, write down three things that you truly WORRY actually COULD happen to you (for example, not getting into your first choice college, or not being able to pay for car repairs or failing a class). Why do these things cause you to get stressed? What are some ways you deal with stress? How do these help? What are practical steps you can take to deal with/avoid stress?

Ephesians 4: 17—32, Sometimes we cause our own stress…

In verses 17—19, HOW do the Gentiles walk?
In verses 20—22, HOW do Christians show a contrast to them?
In verses 22—24, WHAT choices can we make and what would be the marks of a
transformed life?
In verses 25ff, what COMMANDS are we given?
Sometimes, stress is caused by…

Matthew 7: 24—27, A Dose of Reality:

Notice that the rain falls on…
Notice that the difference in results is based on…
John 16:33 also reminds us…
Notice that in Matthew 11: 28—30, Scripture tells us that we can have ______________
even when we are in ________________, but we will have _______________ in life no matter what.

Freedom in Stress:

IMPROPER THINKING PATTERNS:
____________________________ expectations
____________________________ dependencies

ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES  Disappointment/Fear

Natural Response
Faith Response
Anger: Deny, Attack, Minimize Rationalize
Thanksgiving (Philippians 4: 6)
Self-Pity: Tired anger (future/past thinking)
Peace (Philippians 4: 7)
Depression

Applications to our lives:

Announcements & Lesson, Nov. 7

2010-11-05T12:10:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry November 7 & 14, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, November 7 & 14, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
November 7, Brent McKinney teaching on your identity in Christ. November 14, Charlie Ridenour teaching on the Biblical pattern for life & ministry. The latest class session can be found here: http://www.vimeo.com/16013226. The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the session that matches.

SIGN UPS FOR NO AGENDA ARE UNDERWAY!!!!
Super Early-Bird sign-ups END ON NOVEMBER 14 for our annual retreat to Pine Cove Shores on January 14-16, 2011. Grab a sign up sheet and reserve your spot today (limited spots)…the price goes up on 11/15 and after that date we can’t guarantee spots—waiting lists have developed in the past. Also, you can pick up an information sheet in the Dungeon with full details on departures, packing, etc.

Next Senior Lunch: TODAY, November 7, 12:45—1:45PM, @Brent’s

SIGN UPS BEGIN TODAY for the 17th Annual CBC Christmas Banquet. This year’s banquet is on Sunday night, December 12, from 5—7:13PM, in the CBC Auditorium!!! Get more info on the sign up sheet and make sure to get your spot reserved so we can have enough tables, food, etc. for everyone!

Wednesday Night Discipleship, November 10 & 17, 2010, 7—8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV.
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028. (THIS GROUP HAS FELLOWSHIP on 11/17)
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house on November 10 after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM! HOWEVER, NO HANGING OUT ON 11/17!!! We’ll resume on December 1.
(over, please)
Baptism service: November 14@CBC in the service. Today is the last day to get your interviews done if you’d like to be baptized! Contact Brent or Charlie if you’re interested!

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: We’re hoping to have the photos edited and on-line by ASAP. We’ll let you know as soon as they’re available!

Service Opportunities:

ANGEL TREE: Today, in class, Page Boudreaux will be announcing our annual contribution to CBC’s angel tree ministry! We’ll need people to stick around after class on Nov. 21st

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation and WE’LL BE WRITING ANOTHER CHECK ASAP and we’re HALFWAY TO OUR 4th CHECK!!!! Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. AFTER TWO MONTHS, WE HAVE CLOSE TO $250 so far…and SUNDAY November 27 will be our next offering! We’ll also be announcing a SPECIAL DECEMBER GIVING OPPORTUNITY—GIVE A WELL FOR CHRISTMAS—on the 21st. Our goal is to raise $1,000 in two weeks! More details to follow!

*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).

We have opportunities to serve in our Teen MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) ministry by planning/preparing dinners (and eating them with the members) and/or collecting needed baby items for the Teen Mops Store. Contact Michelle Anthony at Mdanthony01@yahoo.com for all the details and other information!

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, November 7, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #10. Identity & Decision Making.

Discussion Starter: Watch the scene from “How To Train Your Dragon.” During the attack, what are Hiccup’s responsibilities? What is his real ambition? What instructions was he given? What were the consequences (good & bad) of his choice to disobey? Had similar problems occurred in the past? What was his dad’s reaction to the events and why was this the case? What his father say that would hurt Hiccup? What was the reaction of his friends? What conflict did Gobber expose that will define Hiccup?

An overview of who you are…

Key passages that define us:
Ephesians says…
Colossians says that we are…
2 Corinthians says we are a…
John says we are…
Romans says we…

Romans 6: The Reality of How We See Ourselves:

Review 5:18ff.

In verses 1-11, in v. 1, we are given a rhetorical question, which is…
In v. 2, what is our relationship to sin?
In v. 4, what is the point of this logic?
In v. 7, what is the result?
In v. 11, what is the “bottom line?”
(note all the highlights as to who we are!)

In verses 12—14, what is the command in v. 12?
In v. 13, what are our choices?
In v. 14, what will not be our master & why won’t it be?

In verses 15—23, there are a series of contrasts between ________________ and _______________.
In verse 16, you have a choice as to who you will…
In verse 17, what is the transformation to/from?
In verse 19, what were we? What are we? What were the results of each?
In verse 21, what are the results of sin?
In verse 22, what are the results of slavery to God?

Applications to our lives:

Announcements

2010-10-29T09:32:00.001-05:00

H.S. Sunday School October 31, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Today: A look at our identity in Christ, with Adam Griffin (FMHS teacher/area youth worker) teaching. The latest class session can be found here: http://www.vimeo.com/16013226. The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school video passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the session that matches.

Yeah…so…ummm…today…SIGN UPS FOR NO AGENDA BEGIN!!!!
Super Early-Bird sign-ups begin for our annual retreat to Pine Cove Shores on January 14-16, 2011. Grab a sign up sheet and reserve your spot today (limited spots)…the price goes up after 11/15 and after that date we can’t guarantee spots—waiting lists have developed in the past. Also, you can pick up an information sheet in the Dungeon with what to pack, where to park if you’re leaving your car at CBC, etc.

Today, at 12:15PM after class: The Women’s Ministry at CBC built a replica of the Temple as an object lesson in rooms 203A&B upstairs. They are inviting the entire church to take a guided tour this afternoon…it might be of interest to you and your family after our discussion on law & atonement!

Wednesday Night Discipleship, November 3, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV.
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

Next Senior Lunch: Sunday, November 7, 12:45—1:45PM, @Brent’s

Baptism service: November 14@CBC in the service. Contact Brent or Charlie if you’re interested! We already have 2 high school students signed up, and we’ll be able to take sign-ups through Nov. 7. Try to let us know before then!

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: We’re hoping to have the photos edited and on-line by ASAP. We’ll let you know as soon as they’re available!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).
SUNDAY Oct. 31(TODAY) will be our next offering

*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).

We have opportunities to serve in our Teen MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) ministry by planning/preparing dinners (and eating them with the members) and/or collecting needed baby items for the Teen Mops Store. Contact Michelle Anthony at Mdanthony01@yahoo.com for all the details and other information!

Announcements

2010-10-22T08:48:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry October 24, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School October 24, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Today: A time of worship, journaling, prayer and practicing the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. The class will be led by Cheri Hudspith and should be a great time to enjoy His presence!
Obviously, we’re taking a break from our series on Knowing Christ. Last week’s class can be found here: http://www.vimeo.com/16013226. The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the session that matches.

Special thanks to all the junior/senior guys for the detailing of the girls’ cars last week!
Special thanks to all the girls who attended Girl Talk last week!

Wednesday Night Discipleship, October 27, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV.
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

Next Senior Lunch: Sunday, November 7, 12:45—1:45PM, @Brent’s
(unless the Rangers are in the World Series…in which case it’s 11/14)

Baptism service: November 14@CBC in the service. Contact Brent or Charlie if you’re interested! We already have 2 high school students signed up, and we’ll be able to take sign-ups through Nov. 7. Try to let us know before then!
(over, please)

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: We’re hoping to have the photos edited and on-line by October 24. We’ll let you know as soon as they’re available!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).
SUNDAY Oct. 31(that’s next week!) will be our next offering

The high school Pine Cove service weekend should return to CBC no later than 4PM on Sunday

*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).

Interested in serving by leading worship at Pinewood retirement home on either the 1st Sunday of every month or the 4th Sunday? It consists of leading 3 songs before the message and 1 song after. The service starts at 9:30AM. If you’re interested, contact Andrea.Herndon@crossroadsbible.org!

We have opportunities to serve in our Teen MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) ministry by planning/preparing dinners (and eating them with the members) and/or collecting needed baby items for the Teen Mops Store. Contact Michelle Anthony at Mdanthony01@yahoo.com for all the details and other information!

Weekend Announcements

2010-10-15T11:18:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry October 17, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School October 17, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re in week #7 of our series on Knowing Christ. We’re focusing on Hebrews 10, which teaches us the finality of the Cross as well as practical applications. Last week’s class available here: http://www.vimeo.com/15835684
The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the session that matches.

TODAY (10/17), 12:15—1:45PM Jr./Sr. Guys Service Project: Washing Jr./Sr. girls’ cars! In the CBC parking lot next to the CBC storage shed! Wash the outside, vacuum & dust the insides! Don’t cost nothin’!

Girl Talk: October 17, 2-4PM at CBC. Watching “The Blind Side.” Please let them know you’re attending by e-mail at girltalk@crossroadsbible.org if you can before Sunday!!!!.

Wednesday Night Discipleship, October 20, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams,, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV. Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

Next Senior Lunch: Sunday, November 7, 12:45—1:45PM, @Brent’s

(over, please)

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: We’re hoping to have the photos edited and on-line by October 24. We’ll let you know as soon as they’re available!

Baptism service: November 14@CBC in the service. Contact Brent or Charlie if you’re interested!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).
SUNDAY October 31 will be our next offering!!!!

The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010! Sign ups are closed as the list is full and the waiting list is very large: The team members are:Megan Anthony, Vanessa Price, Alicia Morales, Nicole Pazary, Carlen Day, Brooke Nuorola, Shelby McKinney, Danny Green, Bryce Haase, Grayson Schweers, Eric Rose & Calvin Jones. The van leaves the CBC lot at 6PM. Eat first, and make sure to bring your gear to load on the middle school busses!

*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).

Interested in serving by leading worship at Pinewood retirement home on either the 1st Sunday of every month or the 4th Sunday? It consists of leading 3 songs before the message and 1 song after. The service starts at 9:30AM. If you’re interested, contact Andrea.Herndon@crossroadsbible.org!

Weekend Teaching

2010-10-15T11:17:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, October 17, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #8. Importance of the Ressurrection.

Review:

The “GREAT PROBLEM of the BIBLE”: How can __________________________ people be made “right” in the eyes of a God who is _____________________.

Our iniquities (sin)…
The wages of sin…

This problem is two-fold problem demands a two-fold solution:

Discussion Starter: Watch the scene from “Dead Poets Society.” What does Professor Keating take his students to stand before? Why might this be significant? Who does he compare himself to by inferring the Walt Whitman reference? Why might this be significant? What is the point of the poem read by Mr. Pitts? What question does he ask referencing the boys in the photo? What is his charge to the class? Why do you think this scene has become one of the most memorable scenes in the last 25 years?

Ephesians 2: 1—10. A Key CBC Student Ministry passage.

In verse 1, what WERE we?

Trespasses = sins =

How did we formerly walk and live according to verse 2 & 3?

What were we “by nature?” (review from last week: Why is this necessary?)

CONTRAST in v.4: BUT…

God is rich in… Has great…

Verse 5: God made us...

This is in the perfect tense, which means…

(over, please)

Verse 6: What other two things did God do?

Side note: John 10: 10

Verse 7: WHY would He do this?

A reminder in verses 8 & 9 on WHO did the work:

In verse 10: We are his… Greek word:

Why were we created?

Since we were created for this, what is the natural conclusion?

2 Corinthians 5: 14-17, An Understanding of Our Standing Before God:

In verse 14, WHAT controls us? Greek word highlights…

In verse 15, if He died for all, what else did He do for all?

In verse 16, HOW are we to recognize those that are in a relationship with Christ?

In verse 17, If any man is in Christ, he is a…

Applications to our lives:

Announcements & SS Lesson for this Weekend

2010-10-07T11:46:00.001-05:00

H.S. Sunday School October 10, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re in week #7 of our series on Knowing Christ. We’re focusing on Hebrews 10, which teaches us the finality of the Cross as well as practical applications. Last week’s class available here: http://www.vimeo.com/15606833
The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the session that matches.

Wednesday Night Discipleship, October 13, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams,, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV. Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

Please e-mail or text Brent to let him know if you’re interested in attending Thursday Morning Discipleship: 6:44—7:42AM, Beginning on October 14!

This is for all those students who have scheduling conflicts or other reasons that the Wednesday night group isn’t practical for you, we’ll be starting a study through Ephesians (lead by Brent and various members of the CBC staff/ministry). We’ll meet in the Dungeon for prayer and time in the Word. This group will be co-ed and all age groups will meet together. Please RSVP by Tuesday at 5PM to let Brent know ASAP if you plan on attending so we can plan effectively!

Next Senior Lunch: Sunday, November 7, 12:45—1:45PM, @Brent’s

Girl Talk: October 17, 2-4PM at CBC. Watching “The Blind Side.” Please let them know you’re attending by e-mail at girltalk@crossroadsbible.org.
(over, please)

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: We’re hoping to have the photos edited and on-line by October 24. We’ll let you know as soon as they’re available!

Baptism service: November 14@CBC in the service. Contact Brent or Charlie if you’re interested!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).
SUNDAY October 31 will be our next offering!!!!

The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010! Sign ups are closed as the list is full and the waiting list is very large: The team members are:
Megan Anthony, Vanessa Price, Alicia Morales, Nicole Pazary, Lauren King, Brooke Nuorola, Shelby McKinney, Elli Dinkmeyer, Danny Green, Bryce Haase, Grayson Schweers, Eric Rose & Calvin Jones. If you can’t use this spot, we do have a waiting list, so let Brent know ASAP if you’re going or not!

*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).

Interested in serving by leading worship at Pinewood retirement home on either the 1st Sunday of every month or the 4th Sunday? It consists of leading 3 songs before the message and 1 song after. The service starts at 9:30AM. If you’re interested, contact Andrea.Herndon@crossroadsbible.org!

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, October 10, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #7. The Importance of the Cross.

The “GREAT PROBLEM of the BIBLE”: How can __________________________ people be made “right” in the eyes of a God who is _____________________.

Genesis 3: 1—7:

Compare verse 3 with 2:17. Was Eve correct?
In verse 6, what 3 things give insight into her motivation?
In 3: 19, what is the end result?

Isaiah 59: 1-2: Our iniquities (sin)…

Romans 6: 23: The wages of sin:

This problem is two-fold problem demands a two-fold solution:

Psalm 11: 4-6 shows us that God’s response to evil, because of His holiness, has to be…

Discussion Starter: Watch the scenes from “Rachel Getting Married.” How does Kim describe herself & how long has she been clean? What are her thoughts on God and His forgiveness? What insight does she give as to why she turned to drugs? In the scene with her mom, what question does she ask? Why do you think she asks it? Do you think she wrecks the car on purpose? Why or why not? If so, where do you think she “stands” in her rehabilitation? If her family said, “We love Kim just as she is and don’t want her to change,” would you question that nature of their love? Why would they want to “rehabilitate” her, anyway?

Forgiveness is _____________________________________ if there aren’t real _____________________________________.

Hebrews 10:
Verse 1&2:

Verses 10-12:

Verse 18:

Applications to our lives: “Let us…” in Hebrews 10: 19-25:

Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 3

2010-10-01T10:57:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, October 3, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #6. Law & Grace/Law of Love.

Discussion Starter: Watch the scene from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” What is Jeannie’s issue? When the “thug” offers a potential option, why does she say that she can’t do that? What is the thug’s diagnosis? Does Jeannie agree? What is the solution to the diagnosis? Which of these characters do we like more & why? What change do you see in Jeannie and why do you think she does?

Galatians 5:

Verse 1: Why did Christ set us free? What is the assumed response? (“therefore…”)
Verse 4: What causes us to “fall from grace?”
Verse 6: What doesn’t mean something? CONTRAST: What does?
Verses 7—12: What were they doing & what happened? How was this caused? What is Paul’s logic in distancing from false teaching? What is his desire for the false teachers?

Verses 13—15: If verse 1 is true, what is the caution Paul gives us? How do we avoid this? What is the fulfillment of the Law?

Verses 16—24: What is the command in v. 16? If we do this, what will NOT happen? What two entities are at odds with each other? What does the Spirit keep us from doing? If we are under the Spirit, what no longer applies?

Examples of the flesh:

(is this a complete list? What happens to those that practice these things?)

Fruit of the Spirit:

Verses 25 & 26: What is the assumption? What is the warning?

Applications to our lives:

Weekend Announcements

2010-10-01T10:56:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry October 3, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School October 3, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re in week #6 of our series on Knowing Christ. We’re focusing on Galatians 5, which teaches us standing firm in our freedom. Last week’s class available here: http://www.vimeo.com/15344498
The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the date of the class session that matches.

Wednesday Night Discipleship, October 6, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams,, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV. THIS WEEK: All the girls are meeting at Melissa’s as Mrs. G’s out of town!
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028. THIS WEEK: Red Meat & Movie (bring your own fast-food dinner, and Brent’s grilling brats for dessert!)
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.

Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

Thursday Morning Discipleship: 6:44—7:42AM, Beginning on October 14, 2010! For all those students who have scheduling conflicts or other reasons that the Wednesday night group isn’t practical for you, we’ll be starting a study through Ephesians (lead by Brent and various members of the CBC staff/ministry). We’ll meet in the Dungeon for prayer and time in the Word. This group will be co-ed and all age groups will meet together. Please let Brent know ASAP if you plan on attending so we can plan most effectively!

Next Senior Lunch: Sunday, November 7, 12:45—1:45PM, @Brent’s

(over, please)

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: Thanks to everyone who took part in the photo shoot last Sunday, and as soon as the photos are edited, we’ll make sure to get you all the details regarding how to access the photos!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).
SUNDAY October 31 will be our next offering!!!!

The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010! Sign ups are closed as the list is full and the waiting list is very large: The team members are:
Megan Anthony, Vanessa Price, Alicia Morales, Nicole Pazary, Lauren King, Brooke Nuorola, Shelby McKinney, Elli Dinkmeyer, Matt Hudspith, Danny Green, Bryce Haase, Grayson Schweers, Eric Rose & Calvin Jones. If you can’t use this spot, we do have a waiting list, so let Brent know ASAP if you’re going or not!

*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).

Interested in serving by leading worship at Pinewood retirement home on either the 1st Sunday of every month or the 4th Sunday? It consists of leading 3 songs before the message and 1 song after. The service starts at 9:30AM. If you’re interested, contact Andrea.Herndon@crossroadsbible.org!

Sunday School Lesson for Sept 26

2010-09-24T14:26:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, September 26, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #5. Law & Grace/Galatianism.

Discussion Starter: Watch the scene from “Stranger than Fiction.” Describe Harold. Describe Miss Pascal. Who do you think the screenwriter wants us to like more? What characteristics cause us to dislike that one? Why are we drawn to like the other character? Many of you go to public school. List some ways that many of those “rules” dictate your life/behavior/attitudes. Have you ever thought about why you react to some of those rules negatively? Why might that be the case?

2 Corinthians 3: 5--18:

Take note of the CONTRASTS between the Old & New Covenant:

Verse 6: The letter ____________ but the Spirit _________________________
Verse 7: The Law is the ministry of _______________, the New Covenant is
called the ministry of the ______________ in verse 8.
Verses 9&10: The Law (now called__________________________________)
has ______________ the New Covenant (now called ___________________________ has_______________________

Verse 11: The Law ________________, the New Covenant _________________
Verse 13: Moses put a ____________ over his face. In v. 14, that is __________
Verse 15: Now that is over their _____________________ under the Law, but in
verse 18, we see that we are _______________________________
In verse 17, we see that there is now ________________________________

Romans 11: 6:

Law and Grace are NOT ___________________________, and cannot mix.

Some characteristics of people who live by Law rather than grace:

Colossians 2: 16—23: False doctrines.

Some false doctrines listed here are:
Verse 15:
Verse 18:
Verse 20:

Applications to our lives:

Photo Shoot Schedule!

2010-09-24T14:25:00.001-05:00

September 26 Photo Shoot groups & times:

(earlier, if possible, than 12:15) Megan Martin & family
12:15PM: Grayson Schweers, family
Grayson, Calvin, Eric, Ross & Cameron
Calvin Jones
Calvin & Ross
Britt Ousley
Cameron Wamsley
Phoebe Stewart
Claire Stewart, Stewart family
Carley Baker, Claire Stewart, Kathleen Corder
Phoebe & Carley
12:45PM: Baker Family
Megan Babovec
12:55PM:
Sam Moore
Robin Mangum & dog
Luis McDonald
1:15PM: Lauren King & family
Ethan Anderson & family
Rachel Enloe
Logan Sanchez
1:30PM: Riley Martin & family
Casey Cobb
Bowen Family
Carlen Day, Day Family
Rachel Sanders
Schafler family
Nicole Wilson
(Allison Johnson, Morgan Bookout & Bridget Price)
Allison Johnson
Morgan Bookout
Bridget Price
Meredith Kendall
Brooke Nuorala
(Nicole Pazary, Rachel Wilson?)
Leann Galdo & family
Angelica Marosy, Jeanna, Marosy and Marosy family
Senior Football players in their jerseys
Paul Millard & Millard family
Parker & Evan Smith
2:30PM Smith family
Logan Sanchez
Charlie Ridenour
Brent McKinney

Announcements for Sept 26

2010-09-24T14:24:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry September 26, 2010 Announcements

Reminder: The last couple of weeks, we’ve started Sunday School at 10:30AM. Please make every effort to arrive on time!

H.S. Sunday School September 26, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re in week #5 of our series on Knowing Christ. We’re focusing on 2 Corinthians 3 and Colossians 2, which highlight the incompatibility of Law & Grace. Last week’s class available here: http://www.vimeo.com/15204833
The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the date of the class session that matches.

“My Favorite Verse” PHOTO SHOOT: TODAY, right after SS!!!!
The schedules were sent out via e-mail and FB on Friday. Don’t forget to HAVE YOUR SIGN READY and be there ready to go…We will order PapaJohn’s and we will have the Cowboys/Texans game on the big screen. Even if you aren’t getting your photo made, feel free to hang out and have fun with those that are!

Wednesday Night Discipleship, September 29, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams,, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

(over, please)

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).
SUNDAY IS OUR FIRST OFFERING!!!!

The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010! Sign ups are closed as the list is full and the waiting list is very large: The team members are:
Megan Anthony, Vanessa Price, Alicia Morales, Nicole Pazary, Lauren King, Brooke Nuorola, Shelby McKinney, Elli Dinkmeyer, Matt Hudspith, Danny Green, Bryce Haase, Grayson Schweers, Cameron Wamsley,Eric Rose & Calvin Jones. If you can’t use this spot, we do have a waiting list, so let Brent know ASAP if you’re going or not!

*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).

Interested in serving by leading worship at Pinewood retirement home on either the 1st Sunday of every month or the 4th Sunday? It consists of leading 3 songs before the message and 1 song after. The service starts at 9:30AM. If you’re interested, contact Andrea.Herndon@crossroadsbible.org!

Announcements

2010-09-17T11:38:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry September 19, 2010 Announcements

Reminder: LAST WEEK we started the new start time (same ending time) for Sunday School! Please take note of it!

Sign ups END FRIDAY, September 24 for the photo shoot. Full information is available on the sign-up form, but the basic idea is we’ll be taking your photos to highlight your personality…and you’ll want to pick a Scripture verse and make a sign. In addition, we’ll take some family shots, too. Your family will also need a sign/verse. A pizza lunch will be provided, and we will assign you/your family a time after Sunday School that day!

Girl Talk Kick-Off Lunch, September 19 (Sunday) from 12:15PM to 2:15PM in Room 203. If you haven’t signed up, you can still contact Sue Green via Facebook (Suzanne Smith Green) or e-mail her (seangreen2@tx.rr.com) to let her know.

H.S. Sunday School September 19, 2010.
10:30—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re in week #4 of our series on Knowing Christ. We’re focusing on Jeremiah 31 & Hebrews 8 and the differences in the old & new covenants. Last week’s class available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14999264
The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the date of the class session that matches.

Wednesday Night Discipleship, September 22, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams,, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).
NEXT SUNDAY IS OUR FIRST OFFERING!!!!

The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010! Sign ups are closed as the list is full and the waiting list is very large: The team members are:
Megan Anthony, Vanessa Price, Alicia Morales, Nicole Pazary, Lauren King, Brooke Nuorola, Shelby McKinney, Elli Dinkmeyer, Matt Hudspith, Danny Green, Bryce Haase, Grayson Schweers, Cameron Wamsley,& Jared Dahl. If you can’t use this spot, we do have a waiting list, so let Brent know ASAP if you’re going or not!

*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 for the Weekend

2010-09-17T11:28:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes, September 19, 2010.
Knowing Christ, Week #4. Law & Grace/The New Covenant.

Discussion Starter: Read “The Preamble to the Declaration of Independence” (on the back of this sheet). What are they saying they are going to do? What are the reasons they intend to do this? What differences can you discern from the “old” government and what they’d like for the “new” one to be? How would this be taken by the “old” government? How would this be seen by those wanting “new” things?

Jeremiah 31: 31—34:

WHAT is coming? WHO is involved?
In v. 32, HOW did each party do with the “old covenant?”
HOW is this contrasted with the previous one, in vv. 33-34?

Matthew 26: 26—29, Luke 22: 19&20:

WHO is Jesus with? WHAT were they doing?
WHAT does Jesus give them to drink and WHAT does He say it symbolizes?

At this point, the demands of the law included…

Hebrews 8: 1—13:

HOW is Christ described in vv. 1&2?
According to vv. 4&5, how are the “gifts acoording to Law” serving mankind?
In v. 6, HOW is CHRIST’S PRIESTHOOD viewed?
What is the CAUSE/EFFECT seen in verse 7?

According to verses 8—13, what CONTRASTS do you find in these verse against the Mosaic Covenant?

In the first part of verse 10, where will the Law be?
According to the rest of verse 10, there will no longer be…
In verse 11, WHO gets access to God?
Look at Hebrews 10:1 (from 8:5) and 8:12, and WHAT is different?

Applications to our lives:

Sunday School Lesson for Sept 12

2010-09-09T15:37:00.001-05:00

Knowing Christ, Week #3. Introduction to Law & Grace.

Discussion Starter: In this clip from the 1998 movie “Les Miserables,” What do we discover about Jean Valjean’s past? Why do we like Bishop Myriel from the dinner discussion? What would’ve been Jean’s future had the Bishop’s wife had her way when Jean was arrested? What is the Bishop’s motivation to let Jean off the hook? How could this moment change Jean’s future? How do you think Jean’s world perspective would change and why?

Why is a discussion of Law & Grace even important?

1 John 4: 17—19: It affects how…

Ephesians 4:32: It affects how…

It explains our____________________for living the Christian life.

What do we mean when we say “LAW?”

It is a __________________ that was _____________________ by God Himself and then it

was ________________________ by the nation of Israel (Exodus 19:3-6, 24:4-8)

It contained_________________ for obedience and _______________ for disobedience.

It lasted from _______________________until it was ____________________in Christ.
(Galatians 3:24-26)

There are general and specific purposes of The Law. Some of these are…

Galatians 4: 1—7:
COMPARE & CONTRAST slaves & children in vv. 1&2.
WHAT “were” we in verse 3 and WHAT was our situation?
WHAT is the contrast in verse 4?
In verse 5, WHAT was the reason?
WHAT are the benefits to us in verses 5—7?

Applications to our lives:

Announcements for Sept. 12

2010-09-09T15:36:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry September 12, 2010 Announcements

Reminder: Starting TODAY (Sept. 12) we will begin Sunday School class at 10:30AM!!! This will allow for us to be unrushed when we have prayer and worship, etc. We will still end at 11:50AM.

“Summer, 2010” Inside-Out Student Art Gallery submissions (photos, sketches, paintings, etc.) are encouraged to be brought in TODAY. Bring them in to the youth ministry office in the Dungeon when you come to Sunday School.

H.S. Sunday School September 12, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re starting our series on Knowing Christ. We’re focusing on John 6 and the calling of the disciples. Last week’s class available here: http://vimeo.com/14776565
The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the date of the class session that matches.

Did your parents miss the “Parent Meeting” on Aug. 25? They can view that on-line here: http://www.vimeo.com/14480897 E-mail, text, or Facebook message Brent (or call CBC receptionist) for a password.

Wednesday Night Discipleship, September 15, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams,, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

(over, please)

Sign ups CONTINUE TODAY for September 26th’s photo shoot. Full details available on that form, but the basic idea is we’ll be taking your photos to highlight your personality…and you’ll want to pick a Scripture verse and make a sign. In addition, we’ll take some family shots, too. Your family will also need a sign/verse. A pizza lunch will be provided, and we will assign you/your family a time after Sunday School that day!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).

Girl Talk Kick-Off Lunch, September 19 (Sunday) from 12:15PM to 2:15PM in Room 203.

The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010! Sign ups are closed as the list is full and the waiting list is very large: The team members are:
Megan Anthony, Vanessa Price, Alicia Morales, Nicole Pazary, Lauren King, Brooke Nuorola, Shelby McKinney, Elli Dinkmeyer, Matt Hudspith, Sam Moore, Bryce Haase, Grayson Schweers, Cameron Wamsley,& Jared Dahl. If you can’t use this spot, we do have a waiting list, so let Brent know ASAP if you’re going or not!

*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 Lesson for September 5

2010-09-03T14:22:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes
Sept. 5, 2010: Knowing Christ, Week #2. Luke 5 & John 6.

Discussion Starter: Tell a neighbor or two about a time when you were doing something you loved, and then later had to make a decision of whether or not to quit? What changed? What reasons did you have for either staying with it or quitting? Give specific examples.

Luke 5: 1--11:

In verse 1, WHO is there and WHERE are they?
In verses 2&3, WHAT was Jesus doing?
In verse 4, WHAT does Jesus tell him to do?
In verse 5, WHAT is Simon’s response?
In verses 6—9, WHAT happens and HOW do they react?
In verses 10&11, WHAT does Jesus tell them and what is their reaction?

(parallel account is found in Matthew 4: 18—22)
*WHAT similarities do you find?

John 6: 1—71:

WHAT is the problem in verse 5? How does Jesus solve it in verses 11&12?
WHAT is the reaction of the crowd in verses 14&15?

Later that night, in verse 19, WHAT do they see?
WHAT does the multitude do the next morning in verse 23&24?
WHAT is Jesus’ response in verse 26?

(summary of vv. 28—51)
WHAT is the end of the sermon in vv. 52—59?
WHAT is the reaction of the crowd in verse 60 and verse 66?

WHAT question does Jesus ask the twelve in verse 67?
WHAT is Simon Peter’s response?

Applications to our lives (continued from last week):

Announcements for September 5

2010-09-03T14:21:00.000-05:00

Reminder: Starting NEXT SUNDAY (Sept. 12) we will begin Sunday School class at 10:30AM!!! This will allow for us to be unrushed when we have prayer and worship, etc. We will still end at 11:50AM.

“Summer, 2010” Inside-Out Student Art Gallery submissions (photos, sketches, paintings, etc.) are encouraged to be brought in TODAY. Bring them in to the youth ministry office in the Dungeon when you come to Sunday School.

H.S. Sunday School September 5, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re starting our series on Knowing Christ. We’re focusing on John 6 and the calling of the disciples. Last week’s class available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14618788
The Crossroads Bible Church High School Sunday School has a channel on vimeo.com here: http://vimeo.com/channels/103348. All the high school videos passwords are abc123 (but if you access them by channel you won’t need them). You can get class notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to find the date of the class session that matches.

Did your parents miss the “Parent Meeting” on Aug. 25? They can view that on-line here: http://www.vimeo.com/14480897 E-mail, text, or Facebook message Brent (or call CBC receptionist) for a password.

Wednesday Night Discipleship, September 8, 2010, 7--8:30PM
In the following area homes:
Class of 2011/2012 girls, Sharon Gelnett and Melissa Williams,, leaders. Meets at 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077
Class of 2011/2012 guys, Brent McKinney, Peyton Morriss, and Ian Cook, leaders. Meets at 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, in FM, 75028.
Class of 2013 girls, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders. Meets at 218 South Clearwater in HV, 75077.
Class of 2014 girls, Laura Smith and Megan Zeller, leaders. Meets at 303 Highland Court in Double Oak, 75077.
2013/2014 guys, Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders. Meets at 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane in FM, 75028.
Don’t forget that everyone is invited to come over to Brent’s house after small groups to hang out and such! Just have to be out by 10PM!

(over, please)

Sign ups begin TODAY for September 26th’s photo shoot. Full details available on that form, but the basic idea is we’ll be taking your photos to highlight your personality…and you’ll want to pick a Scripture verse and make a sign. In addition, we’ll take some family shots, too. Your family will also need a sign/verse. A pizza lunch will be provided, and we will assign you/your family a time after Sunday School that day!

Service Opportunities:

The loose-change worship offering continues each week. Since last May, we’ve written two checks of over $500 to the Somaly Mam Foundation (http://www.somaly.org) and we’re continuing this effort each week! Thanks so much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org: On the last Sunday of every month this school year, we’re asking everyone to make a $5 donation in Sunday School as an act of worship. With the time increase, we’ll have time to pray for the village and all that. We’ll be getting more information from our organizational team (Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn) in the next few weeks (including possible additional fundraisers).

Girl Talk Kick-Off Lunch, September 19 (Sunday) from 12:15PM to 2:15PM in Room 203.

The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010! Sign ups begin in Sunday School TODAY!!!

*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 Lesson for August 22

2010-08-18T15:49:00.001-05:00

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:

Announcements for August 22

2010-08-18T15:47:00.001-05:00

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).

Sunday School Notes, August 15

2010-08-18T15:30:00.000-05:00

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 Notes, August 8, 2010

2010-08-18T15:22:00.001-05:00

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:

Announcements

2010-07-30T09:59:00.002-05:00

Special thanks to all of you who brought Mac & Cheese for the high school part of the CBC summer food drive benefiting CCA in Lewisville! We made our goal of 300 with a final total of 303 boxes in 4 weeks!

H.S. Sunday School August 1, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. Summer Series: 1 Peter
This Week: Chapters 4 & 5: Finishing 1 Peter/Wrap Up

MANDATORY training meeting for everyone who wants to serve at Music Camp (Aug. 2-6, 9AM-3PM each day): Sunday, Aug. 1, 12:15-1:00PM in the CBC Café! You MUST sign up beforehand by e-mailing Sandi Shipley at ps149.4hymn@verizon.net.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON HANGING OUT!!! August 1, 1:15—3:00PM
Jordan Shipley is inviting everyone to come celebrate her birthday with her at her home for swimming and food! You’ll need to bring your swimsuit, a towel and (guys) bring a bag of chips to share and (girls) bring a 2-liter soft drink. The Shipley’s will be cooking out and providing the cake!
PLEASE let her parents know that you’re coming so they don’t buy too much (or too little) food! Simply send an e-mail to ps149.4hymn@verizon.net as soon as you read this so they’ll know how many to plan for!
There will be music camp “motions” practice toward the end of the party, so if you’re serving that ministry, please make every effort to attend!

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. We’re looking for host homes for the class of 2013 and 2014, both guys & girls.

No meeting on August 4 to give a break to those serving Music Camp.

Senior Dinner @ Brent’s house: August 22, 2010: 6:00-7:30PM
(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:

*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

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.

Announcements for July 25

2010-07-23T08:50:00.002-05:00

H.S. Sunday School July 25, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. Summer Series: 1 Peter
This Week: Chapter 4, A Proper Perspective on Life Here

High School Student Ministry Food Drive Ends TODAY!!!
Our goal was to raise 300 boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese for the high school portion of the CBC food drive (benefitting CCA’s summer re-stocking of food shelves)
We brought 120 boxes last week, putting us at 192. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!
If everybody brings 2 boxes to Sunday School, we could reach our goal…so let’s get it done and bring them in BEFORE class on Sunday!!!

Sarah Groves @ CBC, TONIGHT. Cost $10. See Grapevine for details!

Wednesday Nights @ CBC: July 28, 2010.
Come eat dinner together in the CBC Café at 6:11PM (this week: fajitas—suggested donation is $5)
Then we’ll have class from 7:01PM to 7:44PM in The Dungeon.
Summer Topic: The Practical Spiritual Life
July 28: Applications, w/Brent McKinney
No meeting on August 4 to give a break to those serving Music Camp.

Wednesday night discipleship will resume on August 25 with a kick-off to meet your small group leaders AND a PARENT’S MEETING!!! 7-8PM. In-home studies will begin September 1.

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:

Fall host homes for small groups: If you’re interested in hosting a small group at your home, contact Brent@Crossroadsbible.org.

Music Camp: Music camp dates are August 2-6, and camp hours are 9am-3pm daily.

In addition to serving the entire camp, we also have opportunities if you can only be there one day orpart of all days (simply list the days/times you are available). ALL students that want to will be assigned to lead a small group (2-3 leaders per group)
*Here are the specific needs: Skit leader, Help with arm motions, Help music solos, Dance choreographer/dance leader, Photographers, Game leader, Sound assistant, Power point assistant, Lighting assistant, Costume assembly, and Stage set help.
*To volunteer, please contact Sandi Shipley at ps149.4hymn@verizon.net and provide the following information: FULL name, date of birth (mm/dd/year), mobile phone number, e-mail address, days/hours you are available, t-shirt size, specific leadership positions that you’re interested in (we’ll assume you’ll lead a small group unless you tell us you do NOT want to).
*There will be a mandatory training meeting for youth volunteers on Sunday, August 1, 12:15-1:00pm.

*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

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.

Announcements, July 4

2010-07-02T11:14:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry July 4, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School July 4, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. Summer Series: 1 Peter
This Week: Chapter 1, The Proper Perspective on “Now”

High School Student Ministry Food Drive!
All of July—Beginning Sunday, July 4, and ending the 25th.
The student ministry portion of the CBC summer food drive is to get 300 boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (the middle school is providing bags of rice). This means that each high school student needs to bring 2 boxes per week—or 8 at one time—to help us reach our goal. We hope everybody will take part in this great opportunity to serve our community through helping a local food pantry stock their shelves during the difficult summer months! Simply purchase the mac & cheese and put it on the Dungeon stage. We’ll box it up and make sure it gets where it needs to go!

Wednesday Nights @ CBC: July 7, 2010.
Come eat dinner together in the CBC Café at 6:11PM (this week: Rosa’s Café is providing dinner—suggested donation is $5)
Then we’ll have class from 7:01PM to 7:44PM in The Dungeon.
Summer Topic: The Practical Spiritual Life
July 7 Teacher: Brent McKinney
July 14 Teacher: Sharon Gelnett

Over, please.
Don’t go see “Despicable Me” before we go as a group on Sunday, July 11, after lunch/Sunday School! More details via FB once times are released!

High School Sunday School is now available on-line! Simply go the following URL’s:
http://vimeo.com/11333417 for April 25.
http://vimeo.com/11527837 for May 2.
http://www.vimeo.com/11684417 for May 9.
http://www.vimeo.com/11846000 for May 16.
The password for all of them is abc123.

Summer classes will begin taping on July 4.
(password protection is so we don’t get random viewings/comments/etc., but feel free to share with family/friends/etc.!)

Service Opportunities:

Special thanks to everybody who helped out with soccer camp this week!
More service opportunities through Children’s Ministry are for VBS (July 12-16) and CBC Music Camp (August 2-6). If you’re interested, contact Roddy.Willis@crossroadsbible.org to get plugged in!

*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

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.

Announcements

2010-06-17T16:50:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 20 & 27, 2010 Announcements

Reminder: There is NO Sunday School Class on June 20 due to the mission trip!

H.S. Sunday School will resume on June 27, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching.

Wednesday Nights Kick Off on June 30, 7:00—9:00PM!
Pool Party at Megan Anthony’s House:
1209 Big Falls Drive in Flower Mound, 75028:
Girls: Bring a 2-liter drink. Guys: Bring chips to share.
Everyone should bring their own towel, too.

Wednesday Night Small Groups begin at CBC on July 7.

Mission Trip Reminder:
The group is expected to return around dinner time on June 26. Please contact your teen via mobile phone around 4PM to get a more definite time of arrival! However, the trip isn’t over then…

There is a MANDATORY team cleaning session to clean and store all the materials until next summer’s trip on Thursday, July 1, from 1 to 5PM at CBC. ALL team members are expected to attend…and yes, you can invite friends who couldn’t go on the trip, too! The faster the work is completed the better for everybody!

High School Sunday School is now available on-line! Simply go the following URL’s:
http://vimeo.com/11333417 for April 25.
http://vimeo.com/11527837 for May 2.
http://www.vimeo.com/11684417 for May 9.
http://www.vimeo.com/11846000 for May 16.
Contact the CBC receptionist for the password.

Summer classes will begin taping on July 4.
(password protection is so we don’t get random viewings/comments/etc., but feel free to share with family/friends/etc.!)

Service Opportunities:

*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

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.

Other dates to look forward to this summer for service opportunities:
CBC Children’s Soccer Camp: June 28—July 3.
CBC Vacation Bible School: July 12—16. CBC Music Camp: August: 2—6.
If you’re interested in helping, contact Roddy.Willis@crossroadsbible.org.

Weekend Announcements

2010-05-28T10:20:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry May 30, 2010 Announcements

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL: SENIOR SPEECHES!!!
(Seniors: 0 Days until Senior Speeches. Class of 2011: 365 days until Senior Speeches)!
10:30AM (remember, we’re starting 15 minutes early) until 12:30PM (we’re ending late) followed by FREE lunch from Rosa’s Café!
Come and hear the CBC class of 2010 give their departing words of wisdom to the family and friends of the student ministry! It’s the 14th annual edition of the year-ending tradition of students telling us what they’ve gleaned from 4 years of high school.

H.S. Sunday School, June 6, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.

June 6: Sunday School for High School PARENTS WITH TEENS! Come and hear the vision for our student ministry as well as the year calendar!

Mission Trip Update:
*We have need for 3 more female adults to serve on the trip. Contact Brent ASAP if you’re interested!
*Look for the information e-mail to be sent ASAP!
*Support letters should’ve already been mailed! We are 3 weeks from the trip!
*If you have your $300, put it all together in one envelope with your name on it and turn in to the payment mailbox underneath the microwaves in the Dungeon anytime!

Dates: June 19—26, 2010.
Trip information: http://www.amor.org/trips/locations/sancarlos.
(Over, please)
Senior Recognition Information:
If you are a high school senior and your parents didn’t go to the information meeting last week, contact Brenda Baker ASAP at Bakerbbalc@juno.com for full details regarding senior recognition (slide show, photo displays, sermon mention, etc.).
Tim Bookout and Diane McKee are working on the Senior Slideshow that will be shown at the Senior Reception June 13th at Crossroads. We need pictures and music selections from each senior. Specifically, here are the details: 10 – 15 photos on a disc (baby pics, toddler, current, your choice), 2 songs of your choice either burned to a CD or submit original CD. (indicate your 1st and 2nd choice of song). There will be a disc collection box in the dungeon and the deadline is June 1st (but, the earlier the better!). Please make sure your name is on your discs. If you have questions, you can contact Diane McKee at pnmckee@tx.rr.com.

High School Sunday School is now available on-line! Simply go the following URL’s:
http://vimeo.com/11333417 for April 25. http://vimeo.com/11527837 for May 2. http://www.vimeo.com/11684417 for May 9. http://www.vimeo.com/11846000 for May 16. The password for all of them is abc123.
(password protection is so we don’t get random viewings/comments/etc., but feel free to share with family/friends/etc.!)

Service Opportunities:

*We reached our goal for “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” Molly Reed will ensure the money gets deposited and we write the check ASAP! Thanks for your support this year to get the $500!

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.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

Other dates to look forward to this summer for service opportunities:
CBC Children’s Soccer Camp: June 28—July 3.
CBC Vacation Bible School: July 12—16. CBC Music Camp: August: 2—6.

Announcements for the Weekend

2010-05-14T11:49:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry May 16, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, May 16, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
The New Heaven & New Earth, Revelation 21 & 22.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.
May 23: Charlie Ridenour, teaching (Brent teaching in CBC main services)
May 30: Senior Speeches
June 6: Sunday School for High School PARENTS WITH TEENS! Come and hear the vision for our student ministry as well as the year calendar!

Mission Trip Update:
ALL SIGN UPS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN NOON ON MAY 16 to the “PAYMENTS” mailbox underneath the microwaves in the Dungeon!!!
Dates, June 19—26, 2010. Cost: $650 (each student must raise $300).
Sign ups and Fundraising have begun! If you missed the information meeting, you can pick up a packet in Sunday School. If you can’t be there, e-mail Brent and have it e-mailed to you.
For general information regarding the trip you can go to http://www.amor.org/trips/locations/sancarlos.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups Celebrate Communion Together:
May 19, 2010. 7—8:30PM in the Dungeon.
Come and hear what God has done in the lives of your friends as well as the student ministry staff as we have dinner together (bring your own food and eat it at CBC) and close out the school year with a celebration of the Lord’s Supper!

(Over, please)
Senior Recognition Information:
If you are a high school senior and your parents didn’t go to the information meeting last week, contact Brenda Baker ASAP at Bakerbbalc@juno.com for full details regarding senior recognition (slide show, photo displays, sermon mention, etc.).
Tim Bookout and Diane McKee are working on the Senior Slideshow that will be shown at the Senior Reception June 13th at Crossroads. We need pictures and music selections from each senior. Specifically, here are the details: 10 – 15 photos on a disc (baby pics, toddler, current, your choice), 2 songs of your choice either burned to a CD or submit original CD. (indicate your 1st and 2nd choice of song). There will be a disc collection box in the dungeon and the deadline is June 1st (but, the earlier the better!). Please make sure your name is on your discs. If you have questions, you can contact Diane McKee at pnmckee@tx.rr.com.

Number of days until Senior Speeches: 14.
Seniors, please don’t forget to contact all the folks you’d like to invite to your speech! Senior Speeches are on May 30, from 10:30AM until 12:30PM. We will also have lunch provided by Rosa’s Café! Please adjust your schedules for the earlier start and the later end!

High School Sunday School is now available on-line! Simply go the following URL’s: http://vimeo.com/11333417 for April 25. http://vimeo.com/11527837 for May 2. http://www.vimeo.com/11684417 for May 9.The password for both is abc123.
(password protection is so we don’t get random viewings/comments/etc., but feel free to share with family/friends/etc.!)

Service Opportunities:

*We reached our goal for “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” Molly Reed will ensure the money gets deposited and we write the check ASAP! Thanks for your support this year to get the $500!

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.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

Other dates to look forward to this summer for service opportunities:
CBC Children’s Soccer Camp: June 28—July 3.
CBC Vacation Bible School: July 12—16. CBC Music Camp: August: 2—6.

Announcements for May 9

2010-05-07T10:55:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry May 9, 2010 Announcements

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

H.S. Sunday School, May 9, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
The Millennial Reign of Christ: Revelation 17—20, 1 Cor. 15, & Luke 16.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.
May 16: New heaven & new earth

High School Sunday School is now available on-line!
(Well, at least April 25th is, and we’ll add them weekly)
Simply go to this URL: http://vimeo.com/11333417 for April 25 and to http://vimeo.com/11527837 for last week’s class. The password for both is abc123.
(password protection is so we don’t get random viewings/comments/etc., but feel free to share with family/friends/etc.!)

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups May 12, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes (except guys Bible studies—see note below): Jr./Sr. Girls, Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders. AND Jr./Sr. Guys, Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders. Meet in the Dungeon for our annual meeting!
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook and Bill Wiebe, leaders.
Frosh. Girls @ The Sanders’: 1840 Meyerwood in FM, 75028. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.
No hanging out at Brent’s house for the weeks of May 12 and May 19 because of the meeting for all juniors/seniors in the Dungeon & year-end Communion

(Over, please)
If you are a high school senior and your parents didn’t go to the information meeting last week, contact Brenda Baker ASAP at Bakerbbalc@juno.com for full details regarding senior recognition (slide show, photo displays, sermon mention, etc.).

Mission Trip Update:
Dates, June 19—26, 2010. Cost: $650 (each student must raise $300).
Sign ups and Fundraising have begun! If you missed the information meeting last week, you can pick up a packet in Sunday School. If you aren’t going to be there this week, you can e-mail Brent and have it e-e-mailed to you.
ALL SIGN UPS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN NOON ON MAY 16!
For general information regarding the trip you can go to http://www.amor.org/trips/locations/sancarlos.

Service Opportunities:

*Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500 (as of last week, we have $492, so we only need $8!)…contact Molly Reed for more information!

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.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

Senior Speeches are on May 30, from 10:30AM until 12:30PM. We will also have lunch provided by Rosa’s Café! Please adjust your schedules for the earlier start and the later end! There are 21 days until Senior Speeches.

Other dates to look forward to this summer for service opportunities:
SCHEDULE CHANGE: CBC Children’s Soccer Camp: June 28—July 3.
CBC Vacation Bible School: July 12—16.
CBC Music Camp: August: 2—6.

Announcements

2010-04-16T10:51:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry April 18, 2010 Announcements

Schedule Change: The Mission Trip meeting scheduled for today after 2nd service has been moved to May 2 at the same time in order to align with the Impact 2010 announcements! We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

H.S. Sunday School, April 18, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
April 18, 2010: Views of the Rapture: The Church Age, Part 2. 1 Thessalonians 4. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups April 21, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes (except guys Bible studies—see note below): Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook and Bill Wiebe, leaders.
Frosh. Girls @ The Sanders’: 1840 Meyerwood in FM, 75028. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.

Everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s house after small groups on the 21st. See you there for Wii and snacks and general frivolity!

All Girls’ Movie Night at the Green’s: Friday Night, April 16
7PM until whenever.
Showing the classic musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
Also games, food (bring a sweet treat or salty snack to share) and bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to hot tub! 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM 75028
(Over, please)
42 days until the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)! Next Senior Lunch @ Brent’s house: April 25.

Service Opportunities:

*Want to work at Forest Home, CA for summer camp? It’s a lot like Pine Cove, only in CA and led by a former CBC student…contact Brent for more information!

*Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500…contact Molly Reed for more information!

*Mission 2010, with Amor, June 19—26, 2010. We are now going to be serving the Apache Native American Reservation in San Carlos, AZ. Full details, sign ups and cost will be made available at a parent’s meeting on May 2 after 2nd service. In the meantime, please check out http://www.amor.org/trips/locations/sancarlos for full details! Even though a passport is not NEEDED for this trip, it is still wise to be sure that you have a VALID passport for identification purposes (as well as so you can have it for future trips) so make sure to apply now and beat the rush!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

Other dates to look forward to this summer for service opportunities:
CBC Children’s Soccer Camp: June 22—26.
CBC Vacation Bible School: July 12—16.
CBC Music Camp: August: 2—6.

Announcements for April 11

2010-04-09T10:45:00.001-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry April 11, 2010 Announcements

Special thanks to the team that set up/took down everything for the Sunrise Service!

H.S. Sunday School, April 11, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
April 11, 2010: The Ascension of Christ, End Times Part 1: The Church Age. Luke 24, John 20, Matthew 28, Acts 1. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Girl Talk: Today, after Sunday School @ Noon. See Shelby Bookout or Kelsey McKinney for full details. Also, they’re looking for a teen leader for next year as well!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups April 14, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes (except guys Bible studies—see note below): Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook and Bill Wiebe, leaders.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.

All Guys Small Groups will meet on April 14 at 7PM for Ultimate Frisbee! Come to CBC as we play our annual game and we’ll be finished when it gets dark (no later than 8:30PM)

We will resume hanging out at Brent’s house NEXT WEEK, April 21

All Girls’ Movie Night at the Green’s: Friday Night, April 16
7PM until whenever.
Showing the classic musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
Also games, food (bring a sweet treat or salty snack to share) and bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to hot tub! 2201 Hazy Meadows Lane, FM 75028
(Over, please)
49 days until the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)! Next Senior Lunch @ Brent’s house: April 25.

Service Opportunities:

Special thanks to everyone who helped out with the EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE SET-UP & Takedown!

*Want to work at Forest Home, CA for summer camp? It’s a lot like Pine Cove, only in CA and led by a former CBC student…contact Brent for more information!

*Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500…contact Molly Reed for more information!

*Mission 2010, with Amor, June 19—26, 2010. We are now going to be serving the Apache Native American Reservation in San Carlos, AZ. Full details, sign ups and cost will be made available at a parent’s meeting on April 18 after 2nd service. In the meantime, please check out http://www.amor.org/trips/locations/sancarlos for full details! Even though a passport is not NEEDED for this trip, it is still wise to be sure that you have a VALID passport for identification purposes (as well as so you can have it for future trips) so make sure to apply now and beat the rush!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

Other dates to look forward to this summer for service opportunities:
CBC Children’s Soccer Camp: June 22—26.
CBC Vacation Bible School: July 12—16.
CBC Music Camp: August: 2—6.

Announcement This Week

2010-03-19T11:40:00.000-05:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry March 21, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School March 21, 2010,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
March 21, 2010: The Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday preview). Daniel 9. Nehemiah 2. Luke 19. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups March 24, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook and Bill Wiebe, leaders.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.
Everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after small groups this week until 10PM! Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics on the Wii!

70 days until the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!
Senior Lunches @ Brent’s house: March 28 & April 25.

(over, please)

Service Opportunities:

EGGS! EGGS! EGGS!
On Tuesday evening, March 23 at 5PM here in the Dungeon, Lisa Loniewsky needs help stuffing plastic eggs with candy & toys for the children’s egg hunt at the picnic on Saturday, April 3. This will be before Tuesday Night Discipleship, so if you come Lisa will take care of dinner by buying pizza for everyone that comes to help out. Contact her by e-mail at leza_loniewsky@msn.com to let her know if you’re coming FOR SURE so she can order enough food & soft drinks!

PICNIC! PICNIC! PICNIC!
The children’s ministry needs volunteers to run games, set up/take down, etc., on Saturday, April 3. There is a clipboard sign up in Sunday School this week, so if you’re available, sign up using your e-mail address and Roddy will get back in touch with you. If you aren’t in Sunday School, or the clipboard doesn’t get to you, simply e-mail Roddy.Willis@crossroadsbible.org and let him know what times you can serve!

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE SET-UP & SLEEPOVER: 9:30PM, Saturday night, April 3. Come to CBC, prepare the communion tables and sound & stage…thanks for your enthusiastic response, we’ve already got our necessary 20 people, but you can contact Brent to get on the waiting list!
Easter Services: Sunrise service (Charlie Ridenour teaching), 6:45AM, Services also are at 8:30AM, 10AM & 11:30AM.

*Next baptism service, March 28: Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for full details.

*Want to work at Forest Home, CA for summer camp? It’s a lot like Pine Cove, only in CA and led by a former CBC student…contact Brent for more information!

*Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500…contact Molly Reed for more information!

*Mission 2010, with Amor, June 19—26, 2010. We will make a final decision this week regarding the location of the trip. Currently, it looks as if we’ll be going to the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona…more details to come soon. However, it is still wise to be sure that you have a VALID passport for identification purposes (as well as so you can have it for future trips) so make sure to apply now and beat the rush!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010

Fellowship Week Update

2010-03-17T09:17:00.001-05:00

Hi Everybody!

Just wanted to let you all know that we’re POSTPONING the camp-out at Crossroads that we had scheduled for this evening. Turns out that only 9 people would be able to attend, and we all know that’s not enough to have a really good game of capture the flag. So, we’re looking at a date in mid-May where more students can be a part of it.

However, we are going to invite EVERYBODY over the Brent’s house tonight from 7 to 10PM to hang out. Sure, we need to finish off the remaining pies from Pi Day. Sure, there will be Wii “Mario & Sonic’s Vancouver Winter Olympics.” Sure, there will be hanging out on the patio with the new fire pit fully operational. Sure, there will be a trampoline. The address is 5237 Prairie Creek Drive, Flower Mound, 75028.

Don’t forget that tomorrow night, the teens are supposed to suggest something for families to do.

And, finally, on Friday, the group is going to see “Bounty Hunter” (PG-13) at AMC Highland Village at 2PM. We’ll meet out front at 1:40 and go in and get seats 1:45.

Hope to see everybody tonight!

Brent

Announcements

2010-03-12T11:27:00.001-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry March 14, 2010 Announcements

Congratulations to 2010’s winner of the CBC Oscar Prediction challenge and the $50 gift card to AMC Theatres: LAUREN KING (with 16 of 24 correct)!

H.S. Sunday School March 14, 2010,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
March 7, 2010: Series on the Church. Christ as the Messiah. John 2: 13-22, Psalms 2, 72, 96, 98, 100 & 101. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Happy Pi Day! See http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=399268709376&index=1 for full details, or contact Kelsey McKinney!

CBC Spring Break: FELLOWSHIP WEEK!!!!
Tuesday Night, March 16: 6:30—7:30PM, dinner at the Village Grill. Show up, order, pay and hang out (if you’re not driving, make sure to be dropped off/picked up on time).

Wednesday Night, March 17—Thursday Morning March 18. Camping Out @ CBC.
You can begin to set up your tent (yes, you need to bring your own—you might want to make arrangements with friends who have one if you don’t) anytime on Wednesday starting after lunch (guys set up tents on the east side of the south parking lot, girls on the west. The building will be open for showers/restrooms ONLY). Eat dinner before you come, and we’ll get doughnuts for breakfast, and the camping out starts at 9PM. We have to be cleaned up and packed and outta here by 9AM. So, DRESS WARMLY (it’s supposed to be a chilly 45 degrees that night), have enough warm bedding, and we’ll hang out, play capture the flag, etc. (In case of inclement weather, we’ll just “lock-in” at CBC).
YOUR PARENTS MUST CONFIRM WITH BRENT THAT YOU’RE SPENDING THE NIGHT VIA FACEBOOK, E-mail, or TEXT MESSAGE OR YOU CANNOT SPEND THE NIGHT and have to leave the campsite by 11:30PM.

Thursday Night, March 18: Plan something for your family to spend time together (and your family can do something with other families if you want!).

Friday afternoon, March 19: Movie afternoon at AMC Theatres Highland Village.
(exact showtime TBA due to they won’t release next Friday’s schedule until next week). We’re going to see Bounty Hunter (PG-13) starting Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston.

77 days until the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!
Senior Lunches @ Brent’s house: March 28 & April 25.
(over, please)

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups resume on March 24, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook and Bill Wiebe, leaders.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.
Interested in hosting to Freshman girls small group after Spring Break? Contact Brent via Facebook or e-mail…

Service Opportunity:

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE SET-UP & SLEEPOVER: 9:30PM, Saturday night, April 3. Come to CBC, prepare the communion tables and sound & stage…thanks for your enthusiastic response, we’ve already got our necessary 20 people, but you can contact Brent to get on the waiting list!
Easter Services: Sunrise service (Charlie Ridenour teaching), 6:45AM, Services also are at 8:30AM, 10AM & 11:30AM.

*Next baptism service, March 28: Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for full details.
*Want to work at Forest Home, CA for summer camp? It’s a lot like Pine Cove, only in CA and led by a former CBC student…contact Brent for more information!
*Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500…contact Molly Reed for more information!
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010. Make sure that you have a VALID passport (one that will be good for at least 30 days after we enter Mexico) as it will be required to enter with our group. Please double check yours, and if you don’t already have one, APPLY ASAP!
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.
Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

March 7 Announcements

2010-03-05T09:21:00.000-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry March 7, 2010 Announcements

Special thanks to everyone who helped out with this year’s Real Teen’s Bible Conference! The middle-school ministry truly appreciates all your help!

H.S. Sunday School March 7, 2010,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
March 7, 2010: Series on the Church. Christ as the Head of the Church. Isaiah 1, 9, 11 & 12. Psalm 110. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.
It’s Oscar Sunday! Make sure to submit your predictions after class (we provide the ballot--and the winner gets a $50 gift card to AMC Theaters)!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
March 10, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook and Bill Wiebe, leaders.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.
Feel free to hang-out at Brent’s after small groups this week!
No Studies on March 17 due to L.I.S.D.’s Spring Break!
Interested in hosting to Freshman girls small group after Spring Break? Contact Brent via Facebook or e-mail…

Girl Talk, after Sunday School today! See Shelby Bookout or Kelsey McKinney for full details.

CBC Spring Break: FELLOWSHIP WEEK!!!!
Here’s the plan as of right now we’re going to dinner at The Village Grill on Tuesday, March 16, at 6:30PM. Camp Out at CBC, March 17 at 9PM—9AM, and going to see Bounty Hunter at AMC Highland Village on March 19 in the early afternoon. Thursday night will be “plan something FOR YOUR FAMILY night (yes, you may plan something with other families—but YOU do it). We still have to get confirmation from some of the businesses involved (restaurant may change or movie time, etc.), so watch this space for full details NEXT SUNDAY!
(OVER, PLEASE)

84 days until the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

Senior Lunches @ Brent’s house: March 28 & April 25.

Service Opportunity:

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE SET-UP & SLEEPOVER: 9:30PM, Saturday night, April 3. Come to CBC, prepare the communion tables and sound & stage…we’ll need 20 people, so contact Brent to sign up!
Easter Services: Sunrise service (Charlie Ridenour teaching), 6:45AM, Services also are at 8:30AM, 10AM & 11:30AM.

*Next baptism service, March 28: Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for full details.

*Want to work at Forest Home, CA for summer camp? It’s a lot like Pine Cove, only in CA and led by a former CBC student…contact Brent for more information!

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500…contact Molly Reed for more information!

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010. Make sure that you have a VALID passport (one that will be good for at least 30 days after we enter Mexico) as it will be required to enter with our group. Please double check yours, and if you don’t already have one, APPLY ASAP!
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

Announcements for the week

2010-02-27T09:28:00.001-06:00

H.S. Sunday School February 28, 2010,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
February 28, 2010: Series on the Church. Paul’s Role in the Church’s Mission, Acts 1 & 9. Galatians 1. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
March 3, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook and Bill Wiebe, leaders.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.
Feel free to hang-out at Brent’s after small groups this week!

Girl Talk, After Sunday School, Next Week, March 7. See Shelby Bookout or Kelsey McKinney for full details.

CBC Spring Break: FELLOWSHIP WEEK!!!!
Next week, we’d like to have a list of things to do to hang out together for those who aren’t going anywhere for spring break…help us out by submitting things you’d like to do (movie outings, dinners, camping out at CBC, etc.), The kinds of things where people can come for all of them or just the ones we’re in town for! Monday—Friday, March 15—19, 2010! Contact Brent to submit ideas at Brent@crossroadsbible.org.

(over, please)

91 days from before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

Service Opportunity:
*Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org if you’re interested in serving at the Middle School Real Teen’s Bible Conference being held on March 5 & 6 at CBC.

*Next baptism service, March 28: Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for full details.

*Want to work at Forest Home, CA for summer camp? It’s a lot like Pine Cove, only in CA and led by a former CBC student…contact Brent for more information!

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500…contact Molly Reed for more information!

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010. Make sure that you have a VALID passport (one that will be good for at least 30 days after we enter Mexico) as it will be required to enter with our group. Please double check yours, and if you don’t already have one, APPLY ASAP!
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Promotion Sunday: June 13, 2010.

I want to say a very special “thank you” to all of you who provided the labor for our new back porch. It’s going to be a great place for our family and church family to hang out together, and we’re grateful for those of you who took time out of your weekend to make that deck a reality!

Announcements

2010-02-19T09:14:00.000-06:00

H.S. Sunday School February 21, 2010,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
February 21, 2010: Series on the Church. Diligence in Fulfilling OUR ROLE in the Church’s Mission, 2 Peter 1. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
February 24, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders. MEET THIS WEEK @ GAMEWORKS @ 6:55. $10
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook, leader.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.
No hang-out at Brent’s after small groups this week due to Jr./Sr. guy fellowship.

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement and our goal is $500…contact Molly Reed for more information!

98 days from before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

Service Opportunity:*Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org if you’re interested in serving at the Middle School Real Teen’s Bible Conference being held on March 5 & 6 at CBC.
*Next baptism service, March 28: Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for full details.
*Want to work at Forest Home, CA for summer camp? It’s a lot like Pine Cove, only in CA and led by a former CBC student…contact Brent for more information!
Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Announcements

2010-02-13T10:36:00.002-06:00

H.S. Sunday School February 14, 2010,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
February 14, 2010: Series on the Church. OUR ROLE in the Church’s Mission, Part 2, Ephesians 4. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
February 10, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook, leader.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement. You can simply leave your change in the container near the Dungeon stage. Help us reach our goal of $500 ASAP…contact Molly Reed for more information!

105 days from before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

Service Opportunity:*Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org if you’re interested in serving at the Middle School Real Teen’s Bible Conference being held on March 5 & 6 at CBC.

*Next baptism service, March 28: Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for full details.

Other Items You Need to Know About:

*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and especially pray for the two Haitian students we support, Guerson & Kerlande. While they were unaffected by the earthquake, their life in Chambellan can be affected if supplies like fuel & water can’t be delivered out that far.

Announcements

2010-02-05T09:07:00.002-06:00

True Love Waits Ceremony, February 7, 10:30AM
Don’t forget to come to Sunday School 15 minutes early today to support the CBC True Love Waits Class of 2010!

H.S. Sunday School February 7, 2010,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
February 7, 2010: Series on the Church continues. OUR ROLE in the Church’s Mission, 1 Corinthians 12. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Girl Talk: Immediately after Sunday School on 2/7. Contact Kelsey McKinney or Shelby Bookout for full details.

Guy Lunch: “No Girls Allowed” lunch together right after class today. See Brent for details on where we’re going to eat at 12:30 on 2/7.

Championship of Professional Football in the United States Party! February 7, 5:25PM (kickoff time) until the game’s end @ The Dinkmeyer’s: 220 Timberleaf Drive, Double Oak, TX 75067.
The pizza is supposed to arrive around 5:15PM!
Girls bring soft drinks, Guys bring chips/snacks, CBC will provide the pizza! Hope you can make it to help us grade the commercials!

(over, please)

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
February 10, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook, leader.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement. You can simply leave your change in the container near the Dungeon stage. Help us reach our goal of $500 ASAP…contact Molly Reed for more information!

112 days from before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

CBC Events:

Service Opportunity:
Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org if you’re interested in serving at the Middle School Real Teen’s Bible Conference being held on March 5 & 6 here at CBC.

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and especially pray for the two Haitian students we support, Guerson & Kerlande. While they were unaffected by the earthquake, their life in Chambellan can be affected if supplies like fuel & water can’t be delivered out that far.

Announcements for the Weekend

2010-01-29T10:20:00.002-06:00

H.S. Sunday School January 31,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
January 31, 2010: Series on the Church continues. The Mission of the Church.
Dave & Penny Semmelbeck, Missionaries with B.E.E. World, teaching.

Don’t forget that Brandon Scott, CBC missionary to Guatemala, will be teaching in Sunday’s main services!

Missions International Banquet: 5:30PM—7:30PM,
Jan. 31 @ CBC Auditorium
Come & have dinner featuring food from all the regions our missionaries represent (yes, that will include Texas!) and get caught up with where our missions ministry currently is as well as where we’re headed for the future…including our trip to Mexico in June 2010!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
February 3, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.

Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.

Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.

Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook, leader.

Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.

Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.

TRUE LOVE WAITS CEREMONY: February 7, 2010, 10:30AM
Come EARLY to Sunday School next week to support the 2010 TLW participants…we’ll have class as usual at 10:50AM!

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement. You can simply leave your change in the container near the Dungeon stage. Help us reach our goal of $500 ASAP…contact Molly Reed for more information!

Championship of Professional Football in the United States Party! February 7, 5:25PM (kickoff time) until the game’s end @ The Dinkmeyer’s: 220 Timberleaf Drive, Double Oak, TX 75067.
Girls bring soft drinks, Guys bring chips/snacks, CBC will provide the pizza! Hope you can make it to help us grade the commercials!

119 days from before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

CBC Events:

Service Opportunity:
Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org if you’re interested in serving at the Middle School Real Teen’s Bible Conference being held on March 5 & 6 here at CBC.

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and especially pray for the two Haitian students we support, Guerson & Kerlande. While they were unaffected by the earthquake, their life in Chambellan can be affected if supplies like fuel & water can’t be delivered out that far.

Weekend Announcements

2010-01-22T10:28:00.002-06:00

H.S. Sunday School January 24,
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon January 24, 2010: Series on the Church continues. Acts 2--8.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
January 27, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.

Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.

Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.

Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook, leader.

Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.

Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.

TRUE LOVE WAITS, final meeting: January, 28, 2010. Thursday nights @ CBC Dungeon, 7:00—8:15PM. Ring Ceremony, Sunday, February 7, 10:30AM.
(please arrive at SS early that day to support this year’s TLW participants!)

Championship of Professional Football in the United States Party! February 7, 5:30PM (kickoff time) until the game’s end @ The Dinkmeyer’s: 220 Timberleaf Drive, Double Oak, TX 75067.
Girls bring soft drinks, Guys bring chips/snacks, CBC will provide the pizza! Hope you can make it to help us grade the commercials!

Service Opportunity:
Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org if you’re interested in serving at the Middle School Real Teen’s Bible Conference being held on March 5 & 6 here at CBC.

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement. You can simply leave your change in the container near the Dungeon stage. Help us reach our goal of $500 ASAP…contact Molly Reed for more information!
126 days from before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

CBC Events:

Missions weekend, January 29 & 31, 2010. Brandon Scott, CBC missionary to Guatemala speaking in the service that Sunday. Special evening service on Jan. 30, so check the Grapevine for more details!

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia.

And especially pray for the two Haitian students we support, Guerson & Kerlande. While they were unaffected by the earthquake, their life in Chambellan can be affected if supplies like fuel & water can’t be delivered out that far.

High School Announcements, Jan. 17

2010-01-14T10:53:00.000-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry January 17, 2010 Announcements

Due to the overwhelming majority of our students attending the Pine Cove retreat (and years of VERY sparse—re: nonexistent--attendance on NO AGENDA weekend) there will NOT be a High School Sunday School on January 17! Please attend services with your families!

H.S. Sunday School RESUMES January 24, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon January 24, 2010: Series on the Church continues. Acts 2--8.
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, teaching.

*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010. Bus returns between 9:30—10PM on Sunday Night. Please make arrangements to pick up your child promptly!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups
January 20, 7—8:30PM in the following area homes: Jr./Sr. Girls @ The Gelnett’s: 2619 Bierstadt in HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Jr./Sr. Guys @ The McKinney’s: 5237 Prairie Creek Dr. in FM, 75028. Brent McKinney and Peyton Morris, leaders.
Soph. Girls @ The Smith’s: 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Elma Valdez and Maria Spelling, leaders.
Soph. Guys @ The Thompson’s: 4621 St. Clair Court, FM 75022. Ian Cook, leader.
Frosh. Girls @ The Vassh’s: 3107 Creekhaven, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Faith Oldenburg and Sue Green, leaders.
Frosh. Guys @ The Green’s: 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Matt Haase and Sean Green, leaders.

TRUE LOVE WAITS: January 14, 21 & 28, 2010. No cost. Thursday nights @ CBC Dungeon, 7:00—8:15PM. You can still attend if you missed the first session, but you must sign up by e-mail to Brent@Crossroadsbible.org.

(over, please)
Party to Celebrate the Championship of Professional Football in the United States! February 7, from kickoff to game’s end! Full details to come next week!

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement. You can simply leave your change in the container near the Dungeon stage. Help us reach our goal of $500 ASAP…contact Molly Reed for more information!
133 days from before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (on May 30, 2010)!

CBC Events:

Missions weekend, January 28 & 30, 2010. Brandon Scott, CBC missionary to Guatemala speaking in the service that Sunday. Special evening service on Jan. 30, so check the Grapevine for more details!

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Pine Cove No Agenda Expectations

2010-01-14T10:52:00.000-06:00

Crossroads Bible Church High School Student Ministry
Pine Cove No Agenda Retreat, January 15--17, 2010.
Student Expectations

1. I understand that the adult staff is on this trip because they want me to have so much stinkin’ fun that I’ll have to have plastic surgery to have my smile removed from my face when I return. Hence, I will do what they say to do, when they say to do it. I will put on The Happy Helmet and do The Happy Dance immediately preceding my compliance.
2. I understand that the nice folks at Lone Star Coach employ professional drivers who have gotten plenty of rest and have great buses in great condition. I will listen to the professional, rested driver and obey all the instructions given as if they will lead me to buried treasure and a life of leisure. I will pick up my trash on the luxury motor coach. I will not spill anything in the luxury motor coach. I will do everything possible to keep the motor coach luxurious. If I’m on the less-than-luxurious vans with an unprofessional driver (Charlie) who may or may not have had a nap (Charlie) that the same rules still apply.
3. Even though I’m amped about this trip like Jim Carrey in that movie when he drank too much Red Bull, I’ll slow down and be very nice and considerate of anything the adults ask of me, especially the the Pine Cove staffers. And, I’ll even check my thought processes and be nice to my friends. I will use this weekend as an opportunity to work on my social skills and certainly won’t be as rude as Jim Carrey was in “Yes, Man” when he had too much Red Bull and punched that guy. Remember that scene? It was funny. But don’t do it or anything like it. That’s the movies. This is real life. Those were actors. The only acting you can do is acting like a nice person. Well, try to BE a nice person. Not just act like one. We can tell if you’re acting. Let’s be honest. You’re no Meryl Streep.
4. I understand that any and all injuries and/or illnesses will be reported IMMEDIATELY to my cabin leader. If it’s for real, it will be dealt with in a courteous and compassionate manner by trained professionals at Pine Cove. If you’re whining just to whine, your cabin leader may mock you repeatedly and relentlessly in front of your peer group and/or behind your back. Toughen up, Buttercup.
5. I understand that there will be no PDA (public OR private displays of affection) at any time while on CBC property, luxury motor coaches, less-than-luxurious vans, Pine Cove property. You will also refrain from PDA until you move out of your parent’s house or the age of 28, whichever comes first. There will be NO guys in girls cabins or girls in guy cabins FOR ANY REASON, EVER.
6. The legal drinking age on this trip is one day older than the oldest person you know, including grandparents. If you think you qualify, please tell your parents. Parents, if you are told this, please contact a licensed counselor because they’ll need that more than a weekend at Pine Cove. The laws of Texas and the U.S. Constitution do apply on this retreat. This means YOU, Lauren Baker. 
7. I understand that food & drink are necessary for our species to survive. Hence, out of consideration for the human race to continue, I will attend all meals ON TIME, which happen to be at 8:30AM, 12:30PM and 6PM. If I’m not on time, Brent can shave my eyebrows…with a straight razor without shaving cream. And if you’ve ever seen how unsteady his hands are, well, you really don’t want to be late, man. I will EAT said meals (even if I’m not all that hungry). I will care for the human race and perpetuate the species far beyond just being on time and eating…but I will NOT violate the rules of PDA in order to perpetuate the species. Really? Did your mind go that route? Seriously?
8. I understand that sleep is NOT a weakness. Hence, I will be considerate of others when it is time for “lights out.” I’ll even be considerate of folks who decide to nap in full daylight hours while I’m in my cabin. Failure to comply with this mandate will involve Brent pulling your bottom lip over your head. Brent will not be responsible for corrective plastic surgery should this method be applied and you’ll likely go the rest of your life looking like one of those Aborigine natives with the disks in their lip. You can be the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary. Or comply. Your choice.
(over, please)
9. I understand that the purpose of this trip is to spend time in the Word and evaluate where I am in my walk with Christ. I’ll leave others alone. I’ll consider chatting about spiritual things with adults and my friends. I’ll enjoy listening to sermons on the old iPod (if you need some recommendations, Brent will have his computer with good ones on them). I may even worship with friends. This is nothing to joke about. Just keep reading.
10. I understand that this trip allows me to make new friends. I understand that I may not get to be in the same room/bus/event as my VBFFAEAE (very best friend forever and ever). I will go out of my way to work out problems in these areas and will do my very best to serve others and invite people I don’t know to sit at my table and all that jazz. I will be social and friendly. Social and friendly does NOT negate rule #4. In other words, if you hold hands or smoochy-smoochy, you can’t say, “But I was JUST being SOCIAL and FRIENDLY!” This means YOU, Lauren Baker. 
11. I understand that practical jokes are supposed to be fun and all, but I promise NOT to do any this weekend. All that winds up happening is that clothes get ruined, beds get rendered unsleepable and clothes get goofed up. I WILL not touch anyone else’s bed, clothes, luggage, purse, wallet, etc. for any reason. Yes, throwing a cup of water into someone’s purse or bed is considered touching it.
12. I understand that NO open beverages (other than water bottles) or “open” food will be allowed to be kept in the cabins (they need lids or ziplocks). I will eat and drink outside my cabin, and I will throw away any trash I create. There’s been a lot of talk about carbon footprints and we need to keep the world’s government leaders happy and Global Warming to a minimum. We also need to keep wildlife out of our cabins. Allowing a raccoon in to snack on your open Doritos bag is not really wildlife fun. Speaking of carbon footprints, stomping the ants that grab your Doritos is NOT keeping government leaders or global warming to a minimum.
13. I’ll keep music players & mobile phone usage to the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM this weekend. By ABSOLUTE MINIMUM we don’t mean scaling back your normal usage (Julie Drew). We mean using either ONLY WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY (Julie Drew). Not because you’re bored (Julie Drew)
14. I understand that any and all things NOT specifically covered in these rules will fall under that category of WWJD. If I do not know what Jesus would do, I will not guess at what He would do. I will ask a cabin leader. If they don’t know what Jesus would do, then I’ll ask Brent. He can usually figure out WWJD. If he can’t, he’ll make something up because he usually tries to be a big shot and doesn’t want to look silly, so you can just do what he says he thinks J would D and you’ll probably be safe on that. But if he does try to be a big shot, tell Tracy. She’ll pull his bottom lip over his head and stand on it, likely making him the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary about Aborigines.
15. Upon my return to CBC and life, I will choose to be a shiny, happy person. Yes. I’ll be tired. Yes. I’ll have had a long weekend and have homework to return to. Yes. I’ll be crabby. But, since my parents were gracious enough to pay for my trip, and they were kind enough to make sure I was packed and had everything I needed, I will choose to open up and tell them about all the great stuff I learned about my relationship with Christ, as well as choose to be kind and nice and pleasant. I will consider hugging them and meaning it. I will even tell them I love them and am thankful for them giving me such a great opportunity. In fact, I will choose to be kind and pleasant and loving and caring and grateful to my parents because they rule and are awesome and really have my best interest at heart. I understand it’s the least I can do to be loving and social with them upon my return. Well, that and by wearing The Happy Helmet and doing The Happy Dance.

As a parent, I understand that failure to abide by the intent of these rules as well as the letter, will result in the non-refundable trip home, of which I agree to come and pick up my child in the event of disregard for the rules.
As a student, I understand that failure to abide by the intent of these rules as well as the letter, will result in me calling my parents to come and get me after they won’t get their money back, as well as Brent raising his eyebrow at every single thing I do for the next six years.

Signed & Date: