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