We had to rearrange our summer schedule but now we have some of our plans getting finalized. CIY Move is going to be July 5-9th in Holland Michigan. This is the same location that we went to last year and is a fantastic sight for Move. We will leave early on that Monday and return that Saturday afternoon some time.
For more information about Move go to www.ciy.com/move
This trip will cost the students $150 which the first $50 is due April 1st (followed by a $50 on May and June 1st)
We will then be doing fundraisers for the rest of the money. We want to be able to help and assist you as much as possible so if the money is an issue talk to Ernie or Rory.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Vocab 101
We have been hitting a new series for the last couple of weeks called "Vocab 101". Our purpose in this lesson series is to explain some "church" words to our students and explain them to their lives. We are focusing on the words:
Holiness
Righteousness
Sacrifice
Forgiveness
Many times students have heard these words but could not define them let alone understand what they mean for their own lives. This series started on January 6th and will end on February 3rd (thanks to missing last night due to the ice). Come on our to hear this lesson.
Holiness
Righteousness
Sacrifice
Forgiveness
Many times students have heard these words but could not define them let alone understand what they mean for their own lives. This series started on January 6th and will end on February 3rd (thanks to missing last night due to the ice). Come on our to hear this lesson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Small Groups and Emotion
Small groups are now underway at The Hype, and we are all excited to get rolling! If you haven't gotten into a small group yet, or aren't sure what the big deal with small groups is, come on out on Wednesdays and find out!
With that in mind, and with God pulling on my heart, I've been really thinking quite a bit lately about emotion and how we deal with it. I sat in on a Sunday School class where we discussed emotionally stressful times, and of course the one recurring theme we have when we face obstacles or problems we think we can't overcome: "Why is this happening to me God?"
We can find all through Scripture that God has a plan for us, we just can't see the full scope of it. Also we know James chapter 1 says "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness."
As comforting as it is to know the Lord is in control, it can still feel like God is just piling on tragedy after tragedy and there's no plan behind it other than to make you feel awful.
Looking through the Bible, we see all sorts of people who truly suffered through tragedy. Job was put through all sorts of trials. David succumbed to temptation. And ultimately, Jesus was beaten, mocked, and gruesomely killed on a cross.
If you look at the reactions of these three men, a pattern is clearly seen. Job cried out to God asking why all the things were happening to him. David wrote an entire book of Psalms in worship of God. Even Jesus cried out on the cross "Father, why have you forsaken me?"
All three of them cried out to God with raw emotion. They didn't spare anything, worry about what they said, or make sure they had their manners. They cried out with what was on the hearts.
As we get more comfortable in our small groups, I'd like to challenge everyone, not just the students but adult leaders as well, to express that raw emotion that is found all throughout the Bible. God has granted us our emotions, not to bottle them away, but to express them. In joy we should be excited to praise and worship, and through tough times we should be able to ask God why.
-Mike Meade
With that in mind, and with God pulling on my heart, I've been really thinking quite a bit lately about emotion and how we deal with it. I sat in on a Sunday School class where we discussed emotionally stressful times, and of course the one recurring theme we have when we face obstacles or problems we think we can't overcome: "Why is this happening to me God?"
We can find all through Scripture that God has a plan for us, we just can't see the full scope of it. Also we know James chapter 1 says "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness."
As comforting as it is to know the Lord is in control, it can still feel like God is just piling on tragedy after tragedy and there's no plan behind it other than to make you feel awful.
Looking through the Bible, we see all sorts of people who truly suffered through tragedy. Job was put through all sorts of trials. David succumbed to temptation. And ultimately, Jesus was beaten, mocked, and gruesomely killed on a cross.
If you look at the reactions of these three men, a pattern is clearly seen. Job cried out to God asking why all the things were happening to him. David wrote an entire book of Psalms in worship of God. Even Jesus cried out on the cross "Father, why have you forsaken me?"
All three of them cried out to God with raw emotion. They didn't spare anything, worry about what they said, or make sure they had their manners. They cried out with what was on the hearts.
As we get more comfortable in our small groups, I'd like to challenge everyone, not just the students but adult leaders as well, to express that raw emotion that is found all throughout the Bible. God has granted us our emotions, not to bottle them away, but to express them. In joy we should be excited to praise and worship, and through tough times we should be able to ask God why.
-Mike Meade
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Parents Meeting
Parents only!
We are having an informational meeting on Sunday September 13th, this will be at 6pm and will be done at 7:30pm. We are going to share with you why the Hype is moving and the purpose behind our ministry. We would love to have you there. Thanks!
Ernie and Rory
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