DTR: Defining the Relationship is our new series starting this wednesday night. These words can be exciting and devastating for people depending on how the relationship is defined. Everyone spends time defining their relationship whether it is with the opposite sex or defining whether someone is their best friend or not. In this series we will talk about defining the greatest relationship of all. This series will give you answers on how and why you should define the relationship. Come and bring a friend!
May 6th: Defining the Terms (Show your team or school spirit by wearing your favorite team or school get up.) May 13th: Having the Talk (free food at 6pm)
Location: The Brook; Bottom Floor of Two Story Building Time: Doors open at 6pm, Everything Starts at 6:30pm and ends at 8:15pm Who: For students in grades 7th-12th
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
Worship was amazing as Wendel S., Ryan J., Nathan S., Phillip K., and Corey B. lead us in worship. The Setlist: Mighty to Save by Hillsong From the Inside Out by Hillsong United Hosanna by Hillsong United
It was awesome seeing so many students connect with God in worship. I believe God's heart was blessed.
The big idea during the message was: Excuses hinders God's work, but excellence honors God and inspires people. -thanks Mr. Hybels for the last part of this statement.
We have some amazing leaders that really care about students. I am so blessed to work with them.
Every parent should read Do Hard Things by Brett & Alex Harris. It will be well worth the time and it could be a great way to create a discussion with your student.
I want to encourage each student to think about someone to invite next week. It will change their life!
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.
