June brought our middle school camp week.
July brought a Mexico mission trip and our high school camp week.
August will be a transition month for our ministry. But, it will be more that simply a calendar change from "not meeting" to "meeting".
Beginning in September, we'll be transforming our youth ministry.
Youth group nights will look different.
Sunday school will look really different.
Get ready.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Monna's Post!
We awoke at 4:30 after a very short night... Heidi sang Phantom of the Opera @ 12:30. We had a wonderful breakfast and then off to the airport in Chicago.
We landed in Dallas Fort Worth and barely made our connecting flight! Most everyone had already boarded. We had no time for lunch... but we did eat about 4:00. We got on a bus and rode out to Gorgorron.
We are sitting down to ham and cheese tortillas at 9:00 pm. We helped with a VBS in a village area of Gorgorron. It was amazing to me how ministry happens here. Even though we saw impoverished people, the parents were engaged with their children. It was obvious to me that they love Jesus dearly. We had about 97 kids, with a total of 132 including parents and adults. Brianna and I helped with an early elementary group of 17 children. I have never seen ministry happen with less space, supplies and resources. But believe me, God is here, and I saw Him changing children. I AM being changed too!
Please continue praying for His work here AND praise for arriving us safely. We are staying with Brigido and his family. We are having sweet fellowship!
Our memory verse today is Juan 3:16.
We landed in Dallas Fort Worth and barely made our connecting flight! Most everyone had already boarded. We had no time for lunch... but we did eat about 4:00. We got on a bus and rode out to Gorgorron.
We are sitting down to ham and cheese tortillas at 9:00 pm. We helped with a VBS in a village area of Gorgorron. It was amazing to me how ministry happens here. Even though we saw impoverished people, the parents were engaged with their children. It was obvious to me that they love Jesus dearly. We had about 97 kids, with a total of 132 including parents and adults. Brianna and I helped with an early elementary group of 17 children. I have never seen ministry happen with less space, supplies and resources. But believe me, God is here, and I saw Him changing children. I AM being changed too!
Please continue praying for His work here AND praise for arriving us safely. We are staying with Brigido and his family. We are having sweet fellowship!
Our memory verse today is Juan 3:16.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Off to Mexico
After 2 years of prep work, our group is heading to San Luis Potosi Mexico for 2 weeks. I hope you'll check out our trip blog over here.
Monday, July 5, 2010
T-minus 48 hours
On Wednesday morning at about 11am, our group will be leaving Eastview Christian Church for San Luis Potosi Mexico. We have 4 students and 5 adults going. We'll be helping at 4 different Vacation Bible School locations in San Luis Potosi. The mission that we'll be supporting is Pavon Christian Ministry.
Here's our schedule:
July 7: Drive to Chicago
July 8: Fly to San Luis Potosi, go to our first VBS day within 2 hours of landing
July 8-11: VBS at Gorgorron
July 12-16: VBS at Pavon Church in the AM, and La Mision and Rancho Nuevo in the PM
July 17-18: Enjoy SLP
July 19: Fly to Chicago for debrief
July 20: Return to Eastview
You can follow our trip on this blog, as well as on our church's Facebook page. We'll post at least daily while gone, pictures, video and blogposts. We'd love to have you follow us!
Here's our schedule:
July 7: Drive to Chicago
July 8: Fly to San Luis Potosi, go to our first VBS day within 2 hours of landing
July 8-11: VBS at Gorgorron
July 12-16: VBS at Pavon Church in the AM, and La Mision and Rancho Nuevo in the PM
July 17-18: Enjoy SLP
July 19: Fly to Chicago for debrief
July 20: Return to Eastview
You can follow our trip on this blog, as well as on our church's Facebook page. We'll post at least daily while gone, pictures, video and blogposts. We'd love to have you follow us!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
It's Summer!!
Our regularly scheduled programming of youth group is currently on hiatus for the Summer. So far, we've had a week at Middle School camp, and on Wednesday, our team leaves for San Luis Potosi Mexico for our mission trip; we'll be gone from July 7-20th. We'll close out our Summer with our High School camp week from July 25-31.
Here are some middle school camp photos!
We'll be blogging our Mexico trip daily over here. We will post video, photos and our students will post thoughts there during the trip Hope you'll check it out!
Be on the lookout...our Fall kick-off is right around the corner, scheduled for September 2, 2010, with our regular youth groups and e-Klub events starting the following week. If you want to be added to our email list, drop us a line at eccparents@gmail.com.
Have a great rest of the summer!
Here are some middle school camp photos!
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We'll be blogging our Mexico trip daily over here. We will post video, photos and our students will post thoughts there during the trip Hope you'll check it out!
Be on the lookout...our Fall kick-off is right around the corner, scheduled for September 2, 2010, with our regular youth groups and e-Klub events starting the following week. If you want to be added to our email list, drop us a line at eccparents@gmail.com.
Have a great rest of the summer!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Reviewing the May/June 2010 Group Magazine
I've recently re-subscribed to Group Magazine, the current issue came yesterday afternoon. Here's a brief review of the articles that will be making an impact on how we do things at Eastview:
Q & A with Doug Fields- Doug Fields was at Saddleback Church in SoCal.
This month, Doug interviews Danette Matty, youth ministry volunteer for life. She talks about relationships, intimacy with Jesus and accountability as the big ricks of her involvement with student ministry over the years. My favorite quote? "You've got to give people something worth committing to, something that's going to be a great use of their time."
Voices, Mark DeVries- Mark is one of the guys that we've built a ton of our ministry on. He's all about trying to get families involved.
This month, his article is called "The Interim Way". He seeks to make the point that any youth minister (or minister, for that matter), is in fact "interim". There was someone before us, and someone coming after us. He states that "Successful interims leave their ministries better than they found them." We've worked and continue to work to equip those who serve to minister. To find out how we're doing, why our volunteers serve, check out the sermon from this past Sunday...it was all about them. Click here and listen to "Thank You".
Teenagers Top Needs, Rick Lawrence- Rick is the editor of Group Magazine.
This is actually part 2 of an article from the previous month. Basically, they presented a few lists to the students attending Group's Workcamps (short-term service projects) last Summer, and now they're taking a look and the responses; they've also asked youth ministers to comment. We'll be iusing this list soon, to help us with some curriculum ideas for the coming school year.
Voices-Smaller Church Youth Ministry, Stephanie Caro- Steph is a friend that I've gotten to know over the past view years through the Inside Track Team at Group's Youth Ministry Conference.
Steph makes the point that an updated church leadership team is a "bought in" church leadership team. While our weekly meetings are not simply reporting venues, there is a lot to be said about keeping my leaders in tune with my schedule and our activities.
The Maximized Senior Year, Tim Levert- Church Leader, Maryland.
This article really put some practical ideas about ministering to these students and their families. Final semester weekly Bible study for students and parents, senior/parents only events, great ideas. I've been thinking about this kind of thing for a year or two, and these were a few "do-able" things. With several students beginning their senior year in September, this will be a great place to start.
The Magical Mystery Tour, Josh Jones- Youth Pastor, Colorado.
"The story of how one youth leader took nine senior highers, two adult volunteers and an intern on a week-long summer outreach odyssey--they had no schedule, no destination and no plan B." Over the past few ministry team meetings, I've expressed frustration with our bi-annual conference program. Josh and his group simply met, and left. They trusted God. They changed flat tires on the highway, worked at churches, helped in soup kitchens, and met needs. Even he did not know where they were headed, they just went. At the end of the article, he shared some of their planning, meal costs, had camping gear along, car maintenance tools, etc, along with a "What I'd Do Differently Next Time." section. Great idea. This will be in the agenda for discussion soon.
Q & A with Doug Fields- Doug Fields was at Saddleback Church in SoCal.
This month, Doug interviews Danette Matty, youth ministry volunteer for life. She talks about relationships, intimacy with Jesus and accountability as the big ricks of her involvement with student ministry over the years. My favorite quote? "You've got to give people something worth committing to, something that's going to be a great use of their time."
Voices, Mark DeVries- Mark is one of the guys that we've built a ton of our ministry on. He's all about trying to get families involved.
This month, his article is called "The Interim Way". He seeks to make the point that any youth minister (or minister, for that matter), is in fact "interim". There was someone before us, and someone coming after us. He states that "Successful interims leave their ministries better than they found them." We've worked and continue to work to equip those who serve to minister. To find out how we're doing, why our volunteers serve, check out the sermon from this past Sunday...it was all about them. Click here and listen to "Thank You".
Teenagers Top Needs, Rick Lawrence- Rick is the editor of Group Magazine.
This is actually part 2 of an article from the previous month. Basically, they presented a few lists to the students attending Group's Workcamps (short-term service projects) last Summer, and now they're taking a look and the responses; they've also asked youth ministers to comment. We'll be iusing this list soon, to help us with some curriculum ideas for the coming school year.
Voices-Smaller Church Youth Ministry, Stephanie Caro- Steph is a friend that I've gotten to know over the past view years through the Inside Track Team at Group's Youth Ministry Conference.
Steph makes the point that an updated church leadership team is a "bought in" church leadership team. While our weekly meetings are not simply reporting venues, there is a lot to be said about keeping my leaders in tune with my schedule and our activities.
The Maximized Senior Year, Tim Levert- Church Leader, Maryland.
This article really put some practical ideas about ministering to these students and their families. Final semester weekly Bible study for students and parents, senior/parents only events, great ideas. I've been thinking about this kind of thing for a year or two, and these were a few "do-able" things. With several students beginning their senior year in September, this will be a great place to start.
The Magical Mystery Tour, Josh Jones- Youth Pastor, Colorado.
"The story of how one youth leader took nine senior highers, two adult volunteers and an intern on a week-long summer outreach odyssey--they had no schedule, no destination and no plan B." Over the past few ministry team meetings, I've expressed frustration with our bi-annual conference program. Josh and his group simply met, and left. They trusted God. They changed flat tires on the highway, worked at churches, helped in soup kitchens, and met needs. Even he did not know where they were headed, they just went. At the end of the article, he shared some of their planning, meal costs, had camping gear along, car maintenance tools, etc, along with a "What I'd Do Differently Next Time." section. Great idea. This will be in the agenda for discussion soon.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Student Ministry Recaps: May 2-8, 2010
Senior High
May 2, 2010
Over the past few weeks we have been talking about music. We looked at scripture to see the different forms of music God directs us to use to worship him. We talked about lyrics in the songs each student listens to and how music is important to God. We also talked about worship and how worship is not just for Sunday mornings, but should be a part of our lifestyle.
We concluded the study this past Sunday using music to discuss believing in the truth and how the truth can set us free. From John 8 we talked about how Jesus was telling the truth but those listening didn't want to hear or accept what he was saying. The students were challenged to hear the words of Jesus, accept his truth and not be a slave to sin.
We will begin a study on the different denominations and what they believe on May 11th and give the students some fundamental foundation of the Christian Church. We will not be meeting on Sunday May 9th so students can celebrate Mother's Day.
Middle School
May 5, 2010
Topic: Don't All Good People Go To Heaven?
The Point: Jesus Is My Only Hope.
Takeaways:
1. We can follow all the rules and be good, but it doesn't necessarily get us into heaven. (story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10:17-27)
2. Jesus will not chase us if we do not so what He says..we must be obedient to Him.
Next Week : ?
The Point: Jesus Is My Only Hope.
Takeaways:
1. We can follow all the rules and be good, but it doesn't necessarily get us into heaven. (story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10:17-27)
2. Jesus will not chase us if we do not so what He says..we must be obedient to Him.
Next Week : ?
E-Klub
May 5, 2010
Wednesday night we had a cadet challenge, we ate like astronauts. Since there isn't any gravity in space food flies through the air when released. So we took marshmallows and tried to get them into the mouth of our partner by throwing them. It was a lot of fun. There were some that even made it into mouths.
We learned that we can not live with out reading the Bible everyday, just as we can not live with out eating everyday. Where the food nourishes our bodies, the Bible nourishes our spirit. We acted out a short story from the Bible. Jesus came to visit sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary sits near Jesus listening, Martha is busy cleaning. She gets angry and tells Jesus to make Mary start helping. Jesus tells her Mary is right where she needs to be. We need to do the same, stop and learn the Bible, love the Bible and live the Bible.
Next Wednesday is our last Wednesday until September. We will find out what happens on the SS Intrepid, make a craft and have a fun snack. The children have been working hard learning all the books of the Bible. Next week we will see how many more have made that goal.
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