Students are faced with difficult circumstances every day. How they respond to adversity not only reveals the condition of their hearts, but is also a clear indicator of Jesus' influence on their lives. Rescued From An Ordinary Life is a life altering exploration of John 10:10. Josh Britt divides the verse into four parts - and each week he teaches on a different aspect; instructing, challenging, and encouraging students to respond to a God who wants to rescue them from an ordinary life and give them a better life than they ever dreamed of. Come every Sunday from 4:45pm to 7:00pm for this life changing series.
You don't want to miss our new series, stories, starting this weekend. Everything kicks off at 4:45pm and ends by 7pm. It will be a great series of powerful stories and life changing moments. This will be a great series to invite a friend to. Also...don't forget this weekend is the final weekend to get the $50 discount for Big Stuf Camp, if you pay your $50 deposit. Make sure you invite a friend to come with us to Panama City Beach in June. It could be the best decision they have ever made for their summer. Head over the www.72students.net for more details and to sign up!
The discussion is set up to help parents and students to talk about what was talked about in rpm. I believe this could provide for some great discussion. If you decide to use it, let me know what you think. This is just another resource to help you connect as a family. Enjoy!
Real Talk
This week’s study deals with preventing spiritual collapse. All of us probably know someone who once seemed to be spiritually strong, but now is far from the Lord and in a mess. During rpm we talked about several steps that led to Peter’s failure. We will take some time to talk about how to keep it from happening to us.An important concept needs to guide our thinking, It is this: For a Christian, spiritual collapse is never a blow-out, it’s always a slow leak, Even if it appears that someone just suddenly messes up by having an affair or committing a crime, there are always steps leading up to it.
Set the stage, then read Mark 14:27-51, 66-72.
Have you ever made a major mistake and then wondered how you could have been so stupid? (Think about a personal story to tell, then let your student share some of their stories. It might be a blown play, a “dumb” relationship, a forgotten assignment, or whatever.)
Why are we often blind to our faults or mistakes until it’s too late? How is it that we don’t prevent more mistakes than we do?
Spiritually, what sins do people often commit without seeing their mistakes –or the consequences—until it’s too late?
Why do you think Peter so grossly overestimated his spiritual strength? One minute he was ready to die for Jesus, the next he was denying him. Why?
What similar tests come our way that expose whether or not we’re as strong spiritually as we may claim?
What tips could you have given Peter for maintaining his spiritual strength?
If a person has already had a major spiritual collapse, how can they recover? How did Peter come back?
How does accountability fit into a plan for preventing spiritual collapse?
How can we work together to keep ourselves growing and spiritually fit?
This sunday, August 16, we start a new series called: NEXT
This will be our first time back together on sunday nights. I hope you will come and invite a friend. It will be a great time to hang out and learn more about the one who made us. Doors open at 4:45pm. The snack shack will be back in full force with drinks, chips, and candy for purchase. We will have a new check in system up and ready to go. We will kick off with worship in the auditorium at 5:15pm and then head to fuel groups after that at around 7:15pm. If you bring a guest or you are a guest you get to go to the After Party. This will be a great time to get to know people without the pressure to share your deepest secrets and to find out more about 72students.net. Everything will end around 7pm. I really want to encourage you to come and bring a friend. It will be a great time as we kick the student ministry year.
Overview: This summer we are doing things a little different. Instead of meeting on campus we are meeting in various homes around the community. Every week we will meet at a different location. This will give us a great opportunity to hangout more and enjoy more discussion. There will be a few things we have at every location. First, there will always be food. We know with hectic schedules even during the summer it can be hard to get something to eat so we are taking care of this for you. Second, the format will probably change somewhat every week. This will give everyone the opportunity to get to know each other better. At several of the houses they have pools, which we will enjoy. The only thing we ask of you is for the guys to not wear speedo style swimsuits and girls to wear a one-piece or a dark long cover up. This will all help us to keep our focus.
Everything kicks off at 6pm with Food. Even if you come late it is okay. We want you to be a part. The ending times will vary a little depending on the activity.
Locations: Check www.72students.net for various locations and directions.
Wednesday night we are hosting the parents during our wednesday night worship gathering for students. It will be an amazing time. Make sure you get your parents there. Doors open at 6pm and ends at 8:15pm. Don't worry students you will be out of the room while Michelle and I are talking to your parents, so breath a sigh of relief and invite them to be there. See you wednesday night!
Does the word “sex” make you uncomfortable? Does sex make you think about “hurling” when you process talking about it with your student? Did you just get a lump in your throat?
We want to help and affirm the teaching you as parents are giving your students on this topic. God has much to say about sex in scripture. Just to name a few.
Applicable Scripture on the Topic: Ephesians 5:3 Colossians 3:5-6 , 1 Corinthians 6:12-19
We believe sex is a special gift from God only to be shared with our husband or wife. Our desire is to help you and your students clearly communicate about sex no matter how weird you may feel about it.
Over the years the Church has stayed silent on this topic for far to long relegating sexual education to primetime media. Our desire as a student ministry is to seek to have open, real, and clear communication about sex and sexual issues and how it relates to students and families. This series will tackle topics such as Biblical Foundation of Sex, Guys and Girls Only Issues, and Parent and Student issues. We believe this is a vary necessary topic as so many students are faced sexual pressure everyday. This series is beyond talking about just don't have sex. It will look at the importance of waiting and the fact that not having sex has less to do with getting pregnant or a disease. Waiting has to do with trusting God with your future and making wise choices.
Andy Stanley and Stuart Hall said it best, Purity paves the way to Intimacy. We really have a desire for every one of our students to wait until marriage for any type of sexual relationship with anyone. Sex is way beyond a physical activity. We want our students to understand what could be missed by mistrusting God. We also want students to understand their significance in Christ and His desire for them to experience a intimate relationship at the right time. There is so much pressure on our students these days and we want to help them combat the pressure by seeking God with all their hearts.
I want to encourage you to allow your students to participate in this incredible series about God’s design starting February 4th at The Brook on Wednesday Nights. Doors open at 6pm and everything gets cranked up at 6:30pm. I would also like to invite you (parent) to come meet with us on February 18th at 6:30pm in Building Four. There are no reservations needed. We would love for you to come with questions and an open heart. God wants your students to seek out purity, just as I know it is your desire as well. I consider it a great privilege and honor to work with your students during this journey. We want to support you. I want to encourage you to comment or email me if you have any questions. I believe this could be one of the best series we have ever had in our student ministry. I am praying that it will help you and your student open up a new chapter as it relates to relationships and sexual issues. I am praying for you.
Wednesday Night Schedule
February 4
Biblical Foundation of Sex
How do we know that sex is for one man and one woman?
Defining sex-masturbation, oral sex
Sex is a gift from God
Sex is a choice
Shift the thinking about sex
Sex is a wait issue not never issue.
February 11
Guys and Girls Only
Differences in guys and girls
Things we do now are going to affect our sexuality and the future of it.
Guys Only with Josh Britt
Issues for guys only
pornography
Girls Only with Michelle Britt
Issues for girls only
Self Image Issues
February 18
Parent/Student Q&A
Parents Only Session-Helping your student develop their sexuality and conquer their struggles
Students Only Session-Helping your parents understand your sexuality and the struggles
Set List for Wednesday Night Dancing Generation by Matt Redman Here is Our King by David Crowder Devotion by Hillsongs United
rpm & fuel starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:15pm. this gathering is for students in 7th-12th grade. We will meet at Hope Church on Balch Road about a 1/2 mile north of highway 72 in Madison. We will meet there until our student ministry area is completed at The Brook.
Wednesday night fuel groups are going out to eat. We will head down to Five Guys and Fries on University. Make sure to bring some cash to eat on (you know how hungry you are). Josh is going to bring $10. Meet at the church at 6:30pm and we will be back by 8pm. It will be a ton! See you tomorrow.
