Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Announcements for August 22

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry August 22, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School August 22, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. We’re finishing a 3-week series on vision and mission.
This Week: Ephesians overview = Your Identity in Christ
Current series week #1 Sunday School class is available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14041069. Last week’s class is available here: http://www.vimeo.com/14246469. Password for both is abc123, and notes for both are available at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com (you’ll have to scroll to find them).

Senior Dinner @ Brent’s house: Tonight 8/22, 2010: 6:00-7:30PM
Wingstop for dinner, bring $3 in exact change, and we’ll be reviewing from our meeting in El Paso plus giving you the updates for where we’re headed in the Fall semester!

August 23: Back To School Breakfast, 7:00—7:30AM @ CBC Dungeon, with Chick Fil A biscuits and orange juice. $2 person. Please RSVP to Brent’s FB account so we can get the accurate amount of food & juice!

Wednesday Night discipleship resumes on August 25 with a kick-off meeting in the Dungeon @ CBC, 7PM—8:30PM. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their students. Parents will meet with Brent from 7:15-8:00PM.
In home discipleship begins September 1.



(over, please)
CBC Fall Student Art Gallery Submissions Begin This Week!
Attention all artists, wanna-be artists, or people who think they might possibly want to be an artist: We are re-starting our Inside Out Student Art Gallery this fall, and we have the opportunity to showcase YOUR photographs, sketches, drawings, paintings, and poetry beginning on Sunday, September 5.
Simply frame any work that exemplifies your experience in the category of “Summer 2010.” Make sure to put your name, year of graduation and e-mail address (in case people want to purchase the work, they can do so directly with you) on an index card we can display next to the work. If you haven’t started, BEGIN NOW! Once you have your work, please e-mail Brent@Crossroadsbible.org as we will have a limit of 40 pieces and we need to know how much gallery space to reserve.

Save The Date: Remember last year’s “Masterpiece” photo shoot? This year we’ve got Tracy McKinney taking your photos again with a different theme…and we’re adding a “family” photo shoot after students are done that will fit the same theme but can be used for that recent family photo you’ve been meaning to take or Christmas cards or whatever. The date will be on Sunday afternoon, September 26. We’ll provide sign ups and pizza lunch as well…more info later this summer!

Service Opportunities:

We’re currently looking for an assistant for Mrs. Gelnett and the class of 2011 girls’ small group. If you know of somebody you think would be GREAT at this role and can serve on Wednesday nights, contact Brent@crossroadsbible ASAP! We’re trying to finalize the small group ministry for the year.

Wow! The school year hasn’t even started yet and we’ve already reached our goal of $500…so we’re going to try to fund another one ASAP! If you’re interested in the organization we’re donating to, you can check out the Somaly Mam Foundation at http://www.somaly.org. Thanks SO much for your generosity to this cause!

Waterisbasic.org. We’re putting together a group, Claire Stewart, Matt Hudspith, Ross Morales, Nicole Pazary, and Connor Ashburn, to help us out with a plan to help a needy village in Africa get clean water through ALARM ministries. You’ll be getting more info soon!


Want to get a jump on you fall schedule? The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti. If you’d like to write letters to any of them, please give them to Brent anytime (handwritten are best and print if possible).

Sunday School Notes, August 15

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes
August 15, 2010: Overview of Hebrews (“5 Warnings”).

Discussion Starter: Listen to the song “Once in a Lifetime” by the Talking Heads (lyrics on the reverse side of this page). Keep in mind two key questions to ask when dealing with media are: 1) WHAT is the message? And 2) HOW am I getting that message?

• What do you think the message of the song is? Why do you think this?
• How did you “get” that message?

Study:

First Warning: Hebrews 2: 1—4. What is the beginning of distance between people & God? How should a person in this place respond?



2nd Warning: Hebrews 3: 12—15. What is the next step? What are some things we can do by way of response listed in chapters 3 & 4?



3rd Warning: Hebrews 5: 11—6:6. What is the 3rd step? What is the encouragement for someone in this stage?



4th Warning: Hebrews 10: 26—35. What is the 4th step? Starting in 10:19-24 as well as in the main section, what helps us to move out of this station in life?



5th Warning: Hebrews 12. From vv. 4—13, what is the result if you don’t “adjust” in the other stages? In vv. 14—17, what should our response be if we find ourselves here?


Applications to our lives:

Sunday School Notes, August 8, 2010

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes
August 8, 2010: Overview of Colossians.

Discussion Starter: Two quotes from “Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church” by Kenda Creasy Dean.

“The most likely explanation for Moralistic Therapeutic Deism is simply that we reap what we sow. We have received from teenagers exactly what we have asked them for: assent, not conviction. Compliance, not faith. Young people invest in religion precisely what they think it is worth—and if they think the church is worthy of benign whatever-ism and no more, then the indictment falls not on them, but on us.”
*Do you think this accurately reflects the reality of churches in our area? Why/not? Give examples.

“The fruit of a consequential Christian faith is holiness, not niceness, which is not a course for the faint of heart. If the Bible is any indication, holy people make us uncomfortable. They take sacrificial risks on behalf of others; they are disarmingly wise and often, disconcertingly weird. They expose us with their honesty. Teenagers on this trajectory find ninety-five things wrong with the church, nail the list to the door, and call the press. Yet in their faith is the passion of God, who empowers them for mission and calls them out of their comfort zones so they can call us out of ours.”
*Do you think this kind of faith is realistic? What would the “costs” be to you personally if you were to move from “nice” to “holy?” What would the benefits to our local church be?

Study:

In 1:9, what does Paul ask for the church at Colossae to be filled with?
In 1:10-12 there are 7 reasons WHY he wants this. List them.
In 2:6, what is the cause/effect statement?
In 2:7, there are 4 characteristics of what that “looks like.” List them.
In 2:8, what are we to guard against?
In 3: 12-17, what are we to “put on?” What are we to “let” happen? If we “let” these things transpire, what will the result be?
In 4: 2-6, what are we to do that will help our relationship to God (v.2)? What are we to do regarding our relationship to others (v.5 & 6)




Applications to our lives:

Friday, July 30, 2010

Announcements

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night discipleship resumes on August 25 with a kick-off meeting in the Dungeon @ CBC, 7PM—8:30PM. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their students. Parents will meet with Brent from 7:15-8:00PM.

In home discipleship begins September 1. We’re looking for host homes for the class of 2013 and 2014, both guys & girls.

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

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



CBC Fall Student Art Gallery Submissions Begin This Week!
Attention all artists, wanna-be artists, or people who think they might possibly want to be an artist: We are re-starting our Inside Out Student Art Gallery this fall, and we have the opportunity to showcase YOUR photographs, sketches, drawings, paintings, and poetry beginning on Sunday, September 5.
Simply frame any work that exemplifies your experience in the category of “Summer 2010.” Make sure to put your name, year of graduation and e-mail address (in case people want to purchase the work, they can do so directly with you) on an index card we can display next to the work. If you haven’t started, BEGIN NOW! Once you have your work, please e-mail Brent@Crossroadsbible.org as we will have a limit of 40 pieces and we need to know how much gallery space to reserve.

Save The Date: Remember last year’s “Masterpiece” photo shoot? This year we’ve got Tracy McKinney taking your photos again with a different theme…and we’re adding a “family” photo shoot after students are done that will fit the same theme but can be used for that recent family photo you’ve been meaning to take or Christmas cards or whatever. The date will be on Sunday afternoon, September 26. We’ll provide sign ups and pizza lunch as well…more info later this summer!

Service Opportunities:


*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

Want to get a jump on you fall schedule? The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Announcements for July 25

H.S. Sunday School July 25, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. Summer Series: 1 Peter
This Week: Chapter 4, A Proper Perspective on Life Here

High School Student Ministry Food Drive Ends TODAY!!!
Our goal was to raise 300 boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese for the high school portion of the CBC food drive (benefitting CCA’s summer re-stocking of food shelves)
We brought 120 boxes last week, putting us at 192. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!
If everybody brings 2 boxes to Sunday School, we could reach our goal…so let’s get it done and bring them in BEFORE class on Sunday!!!

Sarah Groves @ CBC, TONIGHT. Cost $10. See Grapevine for details!

Wednesday Nights @ CBC: July 28, 2010.
Come eat dinner together in the CBC Café at 6:11PM (this week: fajitas—suggested donation is $5)
Then we’ll have class from 7:01PM to 7:44PM in The Dungeon.
Summer Topic: The Practical Spiritual Life
July 28: Applications, w/Brent McKinney
No meeting on August 4 to give a break to those serving Music Camp.

Wednesday night discipleship will resume on August 25 with a kick-off to meet your small group leaders AND a PARENT’S MEETING!!! 7-8PM. In-home studies will begin September 1.

CBC Fall Student Art Gallery Submissions Begin This Week!
Attention all artists, wanna-be artists, or people who think they might possibly want to be an artist: We are re-starting our Inside Out Student Art Gallery this fall, and we have the opportunity to showcase YOUR photographs, sketches, drawings, paintings, and poetry beginning on Sunday, September 5.
Simply frame any work that exemplifies your experience in the category of “Summer 2010.” Make sure to put your name, year of graduation and e-mail address (in case people want to purchase the work, they can do so directly with you) on an index card we can display next to the work. If you haven’t started, BEGIN NOW! Once you have your work, please e-mail Brent@Crossroadsbible.org as we will have a limit of 40 pieces and we need to know how much gallery space to reserve.

Save The Date: Remember last year’s “Masterpiece” photo shoot? This year we’ve got Tracy McKinney taking your photos again with a different theme…and we’re adding a “family” photo shoot after students are done that will fit the same theme but can be used for that recent family photo you’ve been meaning to take or Christmas cards or whatever. The date will be on Sunday afternoon, September 26. We’ll provide sign ups and pizza lunch as well…more info later this summer!

Service Opportunities:

Fall host homes for small groups: If you’re interested in hosting a small group at your home, contact Brent@Crossroadsbible.org.

Music Camp: Music camp dates are August 2-6, and camp hours are 9am-3pm daily.

In addition to serving the entire camp, we also have opportunities if you can only be there one day orpart of all days (simply list the days/times you are available). ALL students that want to will be assigned to lead a small group (2-3 leaders per group)
*Here are the specific needs: Skit leader, Help with arm motions, Help music solos, Dance choreographer/dance leader, Photographers, Game leader, Sound assistant, Power point assistant, Lighting assistant, Costume assembly, and Stage set help.
*To volunteer, please contact Sandi Shipley at ps149.4hymn@verizon.net and provide the following information: FULL name, date of birth (mm/dd/year), mobile phone number, e-mail address, days/hours you are available, t-shirt size, specific leadership positions that you’re interested in (we’ll assume you’ll lead a small group unless you tell us you do NOT want to).
*There will be a mandatory training meeting for youth volunteers on Sunday, August 1, 12:15-1:00pm.

*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

Want to get a jump on you fall schedule? The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Announcements, July 4

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry July 4, 2010 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School July 4, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching. Summer Series: 1 Peter
This Week: Chapter 1, The Proper Perspective on “Now”

High School Student Ministry Food Drive!
All of July—Beginning Sunday, July 4, and ending the 25th.
The student ministry portion of the CBC summer food drive is to get 300 boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (the middle school is providing bags of rice). This means that each high school student needs to bring 2 boxes per week—or 8 at one time—to help us reach our goal. We hope everybody will take part in this great opportunity to serve our community through helping a local food pantry stock their shelves during the difficult summer months! Simply purchase the mac & cheese and put it on the Dungeon stage. We’ll box it up and make sure it gets where it needs to go!

Wednesday Nights @ CBC: July 7, 2010.
Come eat dinner together in the CBC Café at 6:11PM (this week: Rosa’s Café is providing dinner—suggested donation is $5)
Then we’ll have class from 7:01PM to 7:44PM in The Dungeon.
Summer Topic: The Practical Spiritual Life
July 7 Teacher: Brent McKinney
July 14 Teacher: Sharon Gelnett


Over, please.
Don’t go see “Despicable Me” before we go as a group on Sunday, July 11, after lunch/Sunday School! More details via FB once times are released!

High School Sunday School is now available on-line! Simply go the following URL’s:
http://vimeo.com/11333417 for April 25.
http://vimeo.com/11527837 for May 2.
http://www.vimeo.com/11684417 for May 9.
http://www.vimeo.com/11846000 for May 16.
The password for all of them is abc123.

Summer classes will begin taping on July 4.
(password protection is so we don’t get random viewings/comments/etc., but feel free to share with family/friends/etc.!)

Service Opportunities:

Special thanks to everybody who helped out with soccer camp this week!
More service opportunities through Children’s Ministry are for VBS (July 12-16) and CBC Music Camp (August 2-6). If you’re interested, contact Roddy.Willis@crossroadsbible.org to get plugged in!

*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

Want to get a jump on you fall schedule? The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Announcements

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 20 & 27, 2010 Announcements

Reminder: There is NO Sunday School Class on June 20 due to the mission trip!

H.S. Sunday School will resume on June 27, 2010.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon.
Brent McKinney, teaching.

Wednesday Nights Kick Off on June 30, 7:00—9:00PM!
Pool Party at Megan Anthony’s House:
1209 Big Falls Drive in Flower Mound, 75028:
Girls: Bring a 2-liter drink. Guys: Bring chips to share.
Everyone should bring their own towel, too.

Wednesday Night Small Groups begin at CBC on July 7.

Mission Trip Reminder:
The group is expected to return around dinner time on June 26. Please contact your teen via mobile phone around 4PM to get a more definite time of arrival! However, the trip isn’t over then…

There is a MANDATORY team cleaning session to clean and store all the materials until next summer’s trip on Thursday, July 1, from 1 to 5PM at CBC. ALL team members are expected to attend…and yes, you can invite friends who couldn’t go on the trip, too! The faster the work is completed the better for everybody!

High School Sunday School is now available on-line! Simply go the following URL’s:
http://vimeo.com/11333417 for April 25.
http://vimeo.com/11527837 for May 2.
http://www.vimeo.com/11684417 for May 9.
http://www.vimeo.com/11846000 for May 16.
Contact the CBC receptionist for the password.

Summer classes will begin taping on July 4.
(password protection is so we don’t get random viewings/comments/etc., but feel free to share with family/friends/etc.!)

Service Opportunities:

*Don’t forget the “loose change” offering with the great Carley Baker heading up our drive this year!

Children’s ministry needs servants to work the pager station at both the 9AM & 10:45AM services. For full details, contact Brett Corbett at Brett@christianrep.com.

Want to get a jump on you fall schedule? The high school Pine Cove service weekend at The Timbers is set for Oct. 22—24, 2010!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti.

Other dates to look forward to this summer for service opportunities:
CBC Children’s Soccer Camp: June 28—July 3.
CBC Vacation Bible School: July 12—16. CBC Music Camp: August: 2—6.
If you’re interested in helping, contact Roddy.Willis@crossroadsbible.org.