2008 Rose Hill Church of Christ Youth Newsletters

RH The Youth Newsletter
y o u t h
g r o u p “Greetings from Atlanta“
Vol. 1 No. 41 January 6, 2008
On The Website Overflow

Register on our website, and I’ve been away from home this past week from Wednesday to
check out all the features. Saturday in Atlanta for a Youth Minister’s Conference. All the Youth
Get involved in a discus- Ministers are from churches of Christ. It’s a really great opportunity
sion or start your own in to meet with others and discuss some of the things that are really
the forums. Vote in the truly unique to our ministry... like the dreaded Lock-In and why you
open polls or create your like them so much.
own. Check out pics from No, really we do get into deeper discussions than this. I’ve been
our past events or see what learning from Hosea, and Amos. Tomorrow, I’ll learn from Jonah.
events are coming up. It’s been a pretty full schedule. It’s pretty much full tilt from 8am to
If you’d like help setting up 10pm. But I’ve been learning a lot.
an account just let me know! The theme here has been “Overflow” Letting God overflow into
our church, ministry and our lives. They get the theme from this
Current Forum Topic: verse...
“Who Would You Elect for “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each
President?” other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” -1 Thes. 3:12
You know there’s been a lot of discussion how our ministry
Featured Pic: should flow from our own spirituality and not just scraping by on
what we can plan for the next week. I’d like to think that I try and
think about what you guys need to hear, and then combine it with
what I have been learning in my own personal faith.
I’ll be completely honest with you. I have been humbled by my
experience here. I haven’t done a good job of making this Christian-
ity practical, tactile, and real enough for you guys. I hope that as I
come home (and you can keep me accountable to this) that we will
truly flesh out what it means to be Christ... (Gal 3:27) in our schools,
homes, church, and whereever we are.
This means that we must live consistent lives. The class on Amos
(after Joel and before Obediah) that I had was just about this very
thing. Read Amos 5:21-24. In it God says that he despises their wor-
ship in Isreal! Why? Because they weren’t living the life they should
have been living. They were just going through the motions.
I don’t want us to just go through the motions. I want us to re-
This is our Campus Minister? ally stretch ourselves and allow God to change and be in our whole
lives. How does that sound? I think only then will we truly under-
stand and experience the joy and peace God has to offer us. Amen?
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
email: sparquay@gmail.com website: www.rosehillchurch.com/youth2

Upcoming Events Weekly Family Time
Jan 9 Eat Out @ Firehouse Since the New Year has just started, make it your resolution this year
Subs to study at least once a week with your family. These studies are here for
Meet up with the youth your use. I hope that you will take advantage of them and use it.
group at 5:30 pm. I like the
pickles they give out with my
Noah and the Ark
sub.
Week # 1
Jan 11-12 Jewels @ OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of Noah and the ark and its application
Faulkner- More information for us today: We must follow God’s pattern.
can be found on the youth
website under events. Feasting on the Word:
Genesis 6:5-22 – 9:17
Family Discussion:
How did God feel about how wicked the people on earth had become?
(vs. 6:6)
What did God decide to do about man’s wickedness? (vs. 6:7)
How did God feel about Noah? (vs. 6:8-9)
What did God tell Noah to build? (vs. 6:14)
What did God tell Noah to put on the ark with him and his family? (6:19-
20)
Did God give Noah specific instructions on how to build the ark? (vs. 6:15-
16)
Did Noah follow God’s specific instructions? (vs. 6:22, 7:5)
How long did it rain? (7:12)
How long did the waters flood the earth? (vs. 7:24)
When Noah finally came out of the, ark what did he do? (vs. 8:20)
What is the sign of the covenant that God made with Noah that He would
never again destroy all living creatures this way? (9:13)
Challenge:
God gave instructions to Noah on how to specifically build the ark. Has
God given us any instructions? (Psalm119:105) Should we follow God’s
instructions specifically, or can we change them a little? (Rev. 22:19) What
happens if we do not follow God’s will? (Luke 13:3,5) What can we do as a
family to help each other follow the will of God?
Reading Guide
If you’ve missed a couple of days or are just starting that’s okay. The important thing is to read your Bible
with a goal of doing it everyday. You can download the reading schedule at this web address:
www.rosehillchurch.com/youth2/dailyreading
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Day 190 Day 191 Day 192 Day 193 Day 194 Day 195 Day 196
Job 40-42 Psalm 1-3 Psalm 4-6 Psalm 7-9 Psalm 10-12 Psalm 13-16 Psalm 17,18
Acts 15:22-41 Acts 16:1-15 Acts 16:16-40 Acts 17:1-15 Acts 17:16-34 Acts 18 Acts 19:1-20

y o u t h
g r o u p “If we are the body...“
On The Website Paralyzed

Register on our website, and I was daydreaming the other day... about what life would be like if I were par-
check out all the features. alyzed. Not only paralyzed, but unable to speak or show emotion. I was totally
Get involved in a discus- immobile and unable to communicate in my little imagined world. I wasn’t even
sion or start your own in able to hold my son, or speak to Jen about my day. It was a frustrating scenario
the forums. Vote in the my mind played out. I’m very glad I just have a good imagination and that wasn’t
open polls or create your the reality. I know you might be thinking I’m really weird for thinking about such
own. Check out pics from things but...
our past events or see what Then I realized what Christ must feel like sometimes if we are His body. He
events are coming up. knows that we are fully capable of doing great things in His name, but no matter
If you’d like help setting up how much preaching and encouragement hits our ears, we remain immobile,
an account just let me know! apathetic and silent.
I remembered what it was like after my minor surgery, it hurt to move and
Current Forum Topic: it frustrated me all the more, because even everyday tasks became difficult for
“Folding@Home” a temporary amount of time. I was relieved when I could finally lift things over
20lbs again, and hadn’t realized before what that restricted me from doing.
Featured Pic: If only some of the church body is moving and functioning... it’s still a church
that doesn’t live up to its full potential. How is Christ to be brought to the world
if the body of Christ doesn’t wake up and function in the world.
I know you’ve probably heard the song by Casting Crowns, “If we are the
Body” and it’s a good song, but what inspired me this time to write was Deitrich
Bonhoeffer’s book “The Cost of Discipleship” and a chapter called “The Visible
Community”. Christ’s body is the church (psst... that’s us! Not the building!), and if
we are not a visible light in our own community, than how will Christ be known
in our world.
Part of our current problem is that we have compartmentalized church (Just
imagine putting Christ in a tupperware container, only bringing him out to play
on Sundays and Wednesday night if he “behaves” the rest of the week). We al-
low God to only occupy a small part of our lives. He’s not welcome at our jobs,
schools, or everyday activities. “That’s too much. I don’t want to seem like a fa-
natic.”, we might declare to God. But God has given us His very own Son, so that
we might be hiers of His Kingdom. How much do we show that we are grateful
For lack of any current pic-
tures, you are forced to look at to him if we only give him our Sundays and Wednesdays?
Josiah... not a particularly good “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory
picture of Josiah, but one non- forever! Amen. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer
the-less. So email me some your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual
pics you’ve taken over the act of worship.” -Romans 11:36-12:1
years of our youth group! -Aaron ✌♥n☧
sparquay@gmail.com

Jan 23 Eat Out @ Zaxby’s Abraham and God’s Promises
Meet together for dinner Week # 2
before Wednesday Classes. OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of God’s promises to Abraham and its
application to us today: God always keeps his promises!
Jan 27- Jr. & Sr. High Devo
Feasting on the Word:
We’ll be meeting at the
Genesis 12:1-4, 13:14-17, 17:15-17 and 21:1-5
Atchley/Chapman’s after
1 Kings 4:20; Joshua 21:43-45; Galatians 3:6-9
services on Sunday Night.
Family Discussion:
Bring enough food for every- When God told Abraham to leave his home and go to another land, what
one otherwise everyone eats did God promise him? (Genesis 12:1-3) How old was Abraham when God
light, and that’s not so cool.made these promises? (verse 4) Read more about God’s promises to Abra-
I’m currently unable to repeatham in Genesis 13:14-17.
Jesus’ feeding of the 5000, God promised to make Abraham’s family into a great nation, but Abraham
or even feeding our youth and Sarah didn’t have any children. What miracle took place to make this
group with a few bagel bites. promise begin to come true? (Genesis 17:15-17 and 21:1-5)
Feb 3- Superbowl Sunday Abraham was 75 when God made the promise, and he was 100 when the
The Sparks’ are opening their promise began to come true. However, the rest of the promise (to become
home after Sunday evening a great nation) continued to be fulfilled for hundreds of years! (1 Kings
class to watch the Superbowl. 4:20)
I will attempt to record it God promised to give Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan.
so we can watch the whole Read how that promise came true hundreds of years later when the Israel-
game. Please bring your ites finally settled in “the Promised Land.” (Joshua 21:43-45)
favorite football snacks to God also promised Abraham that through his family all nations would be
share! blessed. That promise came true when Jesus, Abraham’s descendant, died
to save mankind from their sins. Read and discuss Galatians 3:6-9.
Feb 6- Eat Out @ TBA
Challenge:
Make suggestions in the Think about this: All of God’s promises come true. If you are a Christian,
comments for this event on the promises God made to Abraham, thousands of years ago, continue to
our website! be fulfilled...in YOU! Did you know that you were part of the promise?
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008 • A great nation: Abraham is called “the father of all who believe” in Ro-
“How May I Help You” is our mans 4:11. Are you a believer? Then you are one of Abraham’s descen-
theme, with a focused around dants!
serving. Hope you mark your • Promised Land: It was Canaan for the Israelites, but it’s Heaven for Chris-
calendars for this upcoming tians.
event. • All nations will be blessed: You, as a Christian, in this nation today, are
blessed since
Jesus died to save you from your sins!
Reading Guide
Psalm 19-21 Psalm 22-24 Psalm 25-27 Psalm 28-30 Psalm 31-33 Psalm 34,35 Psalm 36,37
Acts 19:21-41 Acts 20:1-16 Acts 20:17-38 Acts 21:1-14 Acts 21:15-40 Acts 22 Acts 23:1-11

y o u t h
g r o u p “If we are the body...“
On The Website Paralyzed

Register on our website, and I was daydreaming the other day... about what life would be like if I were par-
check out all the features. alyzed. Not only paralyzed, but unable to speak or show emotion. I was totally
Get involved in a discus- immobile and unable to communicate in my little imagined world. I wasn’t even
sion or start your own in able to hold my son, or speak to Jen about my day. It was a frustrating scenario
the forums. Vote in the my mind played out. I’m very glad I just have a good imagination and that wasn’t
open polls or create your the reality. I know you might be thinking I’m really weird for thinking about such
own. Check out pics from things but...
our past events or see what Then I realized what Christ must feel like sometimes if we are His body. He
events are coming up. knows that we are fully capable of doing great things in His name, but no matter
If you’d like help setting up how much preaching and encouragement hits our ears, we remain immobile,
an account just let me know! apathetic and silent.
I remembered what it was like after my minor surgery, it hurt to move and
Current Forum Topic: it frustrated me all the more, because even everyday tasks became difficult for
“Folding@Home” a temporary amount of time. I was relieved when I could finally lift things over
20lbs again, and hadn’t realized before what that restricted me from doing.
Featured Pic: If only some of the church body is moving and functioning... it’s still a church
that doesn’t live up to its full potential. How is Christ to be brought to the world
if the body of Christ doesn’t wake up and function in the world.
I know you’ve probably heard the song by Casting Crowns, “If we are the
Body” and it’s a good song, but what inspired me this time to write was Deitrich
Bonhoeffer’s book “The Cost of Discipleship” and a chapter called “The Visible
Community”. Christ’s body is the church (psst... that’s us! Not the building!), and if
we are not a visible light in our own community, than how will Christ be known
in our world.
Part of our current problem is that we have compartmentalized church (Just
imagine putting Christ in a tupperware container, only bringing him out to play
on Sundays and Wednesday night if he “behaves” the rest of the week). We al-
low God to only occupy a small part of our lives. He’s not welcome at our jobs,
schools, or everyday activities. “That’s too much. I don’t want to seem like a fa-
natic.”, we might declare to God. But God has given us His very own Son, so that
we might be hiers of His Kingdom. How much do we show that we are grateful
For lack of any current pic-
tures, you are forced to look at to him if we only give him our Sundays and Wednesdays?
Josiah... not a particularly good “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory
picture of Josiah, but one non- forever! Amen. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer
the-less. So email me some your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual
pics you’ve taken over the act of worship.” -Romans 11:36-12:1
years of our youth group! -Aaron ✌♥n☧
sparquay@gmail.com

We’ll be meeting at the Joseph the Dreamer
Atchley/Chapman’s after Week # 4
services on Sunday Night.
Bring enough food for every- OBJECTIVE: To understand that God gives everyone talents that can be
one otherwise everyone eats used for God’s purposes.
light, and that’s not so cool.
I’m currently unable to repeat Feasting on the Word:
Jesus’ feeding of the 5000, Genesis 37:3-11, 17b-21, 23-25, 28, 31-36
or even feeding our youth 39:1-6, 19-21
group with a few bagel bites. 41:1a, 8, 14-32, 39-43
Feb 3- Superbowl Sunday
The Sparks’ are opening their Family Discussion:
home after Sunday evening Why were Joseph’s brothers jealous of him?
class to watch the Superbowl. Why did they get angry when they heard about his dreams?
I will attempt to record it What plot did they devise to get rid of Joseph?
so we can watch the whole Where did Joseph end up?
game. Please bring your Was it Joseph’s fault he was a slave or that he was put in jail?
favorite football snacks to Who protected Joseph through all his troubles?
share! What talent did God give to Joseph that helped him to get out of jail?
Feb 6- Eat Out @ TBA How did Pharaoh reward Joseph after his dreams were explained?
Make suggestions in the How did Joseph’s gift of interpretation prove to be a blessing for Joseph
comments for this event on as well as others?
our website!
Challenge:
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008 Think carefully about each member of your family. Be sure to thank God
for the particular talents that each member has been given. God never
gives us talents or gifts so that we can keep them to ourselves. He wants
us to share the good things He has given us with others! Look for ways
“How May I Help You” is our that you can bless those around you by using the special talents that God
theme, with a focus around has given you.
serving. Hope you mark your
calendars for this upcoming
event.
Reading Guide
Psalm 38-40 Psalm 41-43 Psalm 44-46 Psalm 47-49 Psalm 50-52 Psalm 53-55 Psalm 56-58
Acts 23:12-35 Acts 24 Acts 25 Acts 26 Acts 27:1-25 Acts 27:26-44 Acts 28:1-15

y o u t h
g r o u p “Aye, Matey!“
On The Website Anchor Down

Register on our website, and Instead of quoting the scripture here, I ask you to read Ephesians
check out all the features. 4:11-16 before continuing to read my article.
Get involved in a discus- The phrase I want you to focus on is “no longer... tossed back and forth
sion or start your own in by the waves”. Imagine a bouy. What good would a buoy be without it’s
the forums. Vote in the anchor? It would be “tossed back and forth by the waves” and it’s original
open polls or create your location would be unknown. It could float further out to sea or wash up
own. Check out pics from against the shoreline. In both instances it could be confusing to sailors
our past events or see what trying to navigate the waters.
events are coming up. In one instance, the sailor might see a buoy wandering out at sea
If you’d like help setting up and think there were reefs where there were none and take unnecessary
an account just let me know! precautions. It might take him a lot longer to get to his destination as a re-
sult, or even prevent him from getting to the dock at all! In the same way
Current Forum Topic: we may take traditions and think they are rooted in the rock, but if we
“Folding@Home” were to dive deeper, we’d see them for what they really are.... wandering
buoys. A case of the blind leading the blind.
Featured Pic: In another instance, a sailor might see a buoy up on the shore in the
fog and think all is clear, only endangering his crew trying to get to his
destination. It is important that we root ourselves in God’s word so that
we might rightfully determine what God’s will for our lives might be. Do
not merely believe everything that is taught in class or said in the pulpit,
but I encourage you to seek out the scriptures and see for yourselves
what is God’s truth.
“Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalo-
Rebecca Reed thanks God for
the snow last weekend. Unfor- nians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined
tunately, we didn’t get any in the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. “ -Acts 17:11
Columbus. The good news is, that we are not stuck as buoys out on the sea. We
are the sailors, the buoys are but teachings guiding us into the docks. But
email your pictures to... we must use discernment with any teaching. We can attain the full mea-
sparquay@gmail.com sure of Christ, but it’s not easy. We have the guilding light of God’s Spirit
or I’ll take some from your and the written word of the Bible. If we do not use them as our compass
Facebook accounts. and map, we will find ourselves lost at sea among the anchorless buoys.
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid,
which is Jesus Christ.” - 1 Cor 3:11
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
endnote- I hope I didn’t lose you too much in my imaginative illus-

tration. I had a bit of trouble finding some inspiration for my article and
David recommended this topic. Thanks David!

We’ll be meeting at the Joseph the Dreamer
Atchley/Chapman’s after ser- Week # 4
vices on Sunday Night. Bring
enough food for everyone. OBJECTIVE: To understand that God gives everyone talents that can be
Feb 2- First Saturday Club used for God’s purposes.
Meet at the church building
from 3 to 5. For kids from Feasting on the Word:
Kindergarten to 5th grade. Genesis 37:3-11, 17b-21, 23-25, 28, 31-36
See Debora Rohly for more 39:1-6, 19-21
411. Hosted by Heather Peck. 41:1a, 8, 14-32, 39-43
Feb 3- Superbowl Sunday
The Sparks’ are opening their Family Discussion:
home after Sunday evening Why were Joseph’s brothers jealous of him?
class to watch the Superbowl. Why did they get angry when they heard about his dreams?
Please bring your favorite What plot did they devise to get rid of Joseph?
football snacks to share! Where did Joseph end up?
Was it Joseph’s fault he was a slave or that he was put in jail?
Feb 6- Eat Out @ TBA Who protected Joseph through all his troubles?
Make suggestions in the What talent did God give to Joseph that helped him to get out of jail?
comments for this event on How did Pharaoh reward Joseph after his dreams were explained?
our website! How did Joseph’s gift of interpretation prove to be a blessing for Joseph
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008 as well as others?
Challenge:
Think carefully about each member of your family. Be sure to thank God
“How May I Help You” is our for the particular talents that each member has been given. God never
theme, with a focus around gives us talents or gifts so that we can keep them to ourselves. He wants
serving. Hope you mark your us to share the good things He has given us with others! Look for ways
calendars for this upcoming that you can bless those around you by using the special talents that God
event. has given you.
Reading Guide
Psalm 59-61 Psalm 62-64 Psalm 65-67 Psalm 68,69 Psalm 70-72 Psalm 73,74 Psalm 75-77
Acts 28:16-31 Romans 1 Romans 2 Romans 3 Romans 4 Romans 5 Romans 6

y o u t h
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Vol. 1 No. 45 February 3, 2008
On The Website Superbowl

Register on our website, and Many of you probably already know that I am not a huge sports fan.
check out all the features. I do however try to watch the Superbowl when it comes around so that
Get involved in a discus- I’m not completely ignorant the next day when I run into someone who
sion or start your own in asks me what I thought of the game (it maybe this way with all the NCAA
the forums. Vote in the games, but I can only keep up with sports for so long). I think this was the
open polls or create your first year that I actually had a hunch of who was going to be in the Super-
own. Check out pics from bowl a week before the big game. Part of that was because the Patriot’s
our past events or see what so-far perfect season has been a big news item. This is an NFL first. Many
events are coming up. have not even given a second glance at the Giants for a chance to win. In
If you’d like help setting up spite of all this, I will still cheer for the Giants. I like hoping for the “under-
an account just let me know! dog” to win.
There was another underdog, that nobody would have even made
Current Forum Topic: a bet on back two thousand years ago. Things were not looking good at
“Folding@Home” the end of the week for Jesus. For the disciples, Jesus’ death on the cross
was a crushing blow to their dreams of ushering in the Messiah to their
Featured Pic: eternal earthly “Kingdom of God”. There was no way that the “Kingdom
of God” was going to be when the one expected to bring it about (Jesus)
was laying in a tomb of rock.
Sunday Morning came (the same day, the NFL decides to hold the
Superbowl for some odd reason) and against all odds Jesus rose from the
dead, a prediction nobody was betting on. Bringing to view a kingdom
that is more than this world has to offer or (apparently even to Jesus’ clos-
est companions) could even imagine.
At the same time, Jesus wasn’t the underdog, but the reigning cham-
pion. Jesus would be the only man to end the season with a perfect
winning streak. In his whole lifetime, Jesus managed to live a life with-
out sin. A perceptively impossible task for any man (Romans 3:23). I was
reading an article on ESPN.com about the writer’s frustration of acheiving
a perfect season in the “Madden” football video games. Apparently, it’s
inachievable even with cheats and bending the rules to suit. But Christ
David went to the “Wayback” made it through life completely clean from the filth of this world without
machine and pulled this one having to bend any of the rules. He didn’t even cheat death!
up for me. There’s much more This was required for us, the underdogs, to have any chance of going
where this came from! to the Superbowl with Christ... playing for the winning team (read Revela-
tions... it says we win). I look forward to wearing that Superbowl Cham-
Email your pictures to... pion ring (the crown of life). Don’t you?
sparquay@gmail.com -Aaron ✌♥n☧
or I’ll continue with pictures
from the past!

Feb 3- Superbowl Sunday Joseph the Forgiver
The Sparks’ are opening their Week # 5
home after Sunday evening
class to watch the Superbowl. OBJECTIVE: To understand and apply Joseph’s attitude of forgiveness.
Please bring your favorite
football snacks to share! Feasting on the Word:
Feb 6- Eat Out @ Peachtree Genesis 41:38-41, 53-57
Mall Genesis 42
Nobody made any sugges- Genesis 44:14-15, 18-29
tions so I went for the place Genesis 45:1-11, 14-15
where eveyone can make
their own choice. Family Discussion:
How powerful did Pharaoh make Joseph in the land of Egypt?
Feb 9- 5-8th Grade Devo @
How much grain was stored and under Joseph’s control?
Cathy Tucker’s
Who sent Joseph’s brothers to Egypt? Why?
Cathy wanted to open up her
How did Joseph respond when he saw his brothers?
home to you guys. Meet @
What did Joseph ask his brothers to bring back to him from their home?
5pm, bring food. Drinks are
How did Jacob feel about sending Benjamin with his brothers?
provided.
What caused Joseph to weep at different times in the story?
Feb 20- Eat Out @ TBA Compare the way Joseph’s brothers cared for Joseph as a lad and their
Make suggestions or it’s my care of Benjamin. Do you think they had repented?
choice again! How did Joseph show his feelings about his brothers and father at the
Feb 22- Girls/Guys Night end of the story?
For Grades 9-12th. More info Did Joseph have to tell his brothers who he was? Did he have to forgive
later. them?
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008 Who did Joseph say was responsible for his ending up in Egypt? How did
his faith in God help Joseph to repair his relationship with his family?
Challenge:
Think of a time a family member or another person wronged you in some
“How May I Help You” is our
way. How did it make you feel? Was it easy to forgive? Have you ever
theme, with a focus around
needed forgiveness? How did it feel to be forgiven? How can you use
serving. Mark your calendars
Joseph’s story of faith, repentance, and forgiveness as a godly model to
for this upcoming event. Look
mend relationships in your own life?
for Sign-Up sheets to reserve
your t-shirt!
Reading Guide
Psalm 78 Psalm 79-81 Psalm 82-84 Psalm 85-87 Psalm 88,89 Psalm 90-92 Psalm 93-95
Romans 7 Romans 8:1-18 Rom. 8:19-39 Romans 9 Romans 10 Rom. 11:1-21 Rom. 11:22-36

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g r o u p “Happy V-Day!“
On The Website True Love

Register on our website, and Yesterday, at the 5th thru 8th Grade Devo we talked about true Love
check out all the features. (which technically hasn’t happened yet at the time of this writing... weird
Get involved in a discus- time warp past tense!). With Valentines Day coming up in just 4 days, I
sion or start your own in thought it would be appropriate to talk about it here, too! Bonus points
the forums. Vote in the to whoever can tell me what movie these two quotes come from... “Wove,
open polls or create your Twue Wove.” and “Liar! Liar! He said True Love and you know it!” (Ok, back
own. Check out pics from to the article.)
our past events or see what The world has a skewed image of Love. This is also evident in scrip-
events are coming up. ture...
If you’d like help setting up “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Every-
an account just let me know! one who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not
love does not know God, because God is love.” -1John 4:7-8
Current Forum Topic: The world may think it knows what love is, but is only able to make
“Folding@Home” a terrible attempt at copying a selfish version of it. A version that only
understands sex, giving to get, and loving yourself above all else. John’s
Featured Pic: statement mentioned above is only made more evident by contrasting it
with the world’s vision of love.
Yes, we all desire love in our lives, but we strive to get it from the
wrong source most of the time. We try and get it from others, or even
ourselves. Unfortunately, we only manage a broken type of love between
each other most of the time. If you want to understand True Love... you
have to look at God and what he has done for you.
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only
Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that
we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice
for our sins.” -1John 4:9-10
True love is sacrifice. True love is giving before even expecting any-
thing in return. True love is giving what can’t be returned by the reciever.
Now that we know God, and the type of love God gives...
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one an-
Another one from the Wayback other. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us
Machine... it’s Bat! and his love is made complete in us.” -1John 4:11-12
This is the kind of love we should be showing to one another. Go this
Email your pictures to... week and show love to the world. True love, so that they might see God in
sparquay@gmail.com you and want to know that love for themselves. Pray that I also can show
or I’ll continue with pictures this love to others in the world, too!
from the past! -Aaron ✌♥n☧

Feb 20- Eat Out @ TBA Moses and the Burning Bush
Make suggestions or it’s my Week # 6
choice again! OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of the burning bush and its application
Feb 22- Girls/Guys Night to us today: No excuses!
For Grades 9-12th. More info
later. Feasting on the Word:
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008 Exodus 3
Exodus 4:1-17
Family Discussion:
What was unusual about the bush that was on fire? (3:2,3) What did God
“How May I Help You” is our tell Moses to do? Why? (vs. 5)
theme, with a focus around Why did God want Moses to go back to Egypt? (3:7-10)
serving. Mark your calendars Moses was not sure he was the man for the job. He tried to make excuses.
for this upcoming event. What was his first excuse in 3:11? What was God’s answer to that excuse?
Look for Sign-Up sheets to (verses 12 and 19-20)
reserve your t-shirt! What was Moses’ second excuse in 4:1? What was God’s answer to that
excuse? (4:2-9)
What was Moses’ third excuse in 4:10? What was God’s answer to that
excuse? (verses 11-12)
In verse 13, Moses begged God to send someone else. How did God feel
about that in verse 14? However, God provided Moses with help so he
could do the job. What did God say in verses 14-17?
God gives each of us opportunities to do things for him. Talk about some
of them. What are some excuses people give for not getting involved?
Read Ephesians 3:20,21 and Philippians 4:13. Discuss how these verses
can help you overcome the temptation to make excuses.
Challenge:
Discuss this: Have you been making excuses to God for why you CAN’T do
something He wants you to do? Are you afraid to teach others about
Jesus? Are you waiting on others to invite you to get involved in church
work? What did God do every time Moses made excuses? Pray for God to
empower you to do great things for him.
Reading Guide
Psalm 96-98 Psalm 99-102 Psalm 103,104 Psalm 105,106 Psalm 107,108 Psalm 109-111 Psalm 112-115
Romans 12 Romans 13 Romans 14 Rom. 15:1-20 Rom. 15:21-33 Romans 16 1 Corinthians 1

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On The Website Citizenship

Register on our website, and It is an election year, and I find it amusing how much David does his research
check out all the features. into politcal matters. Yet, he remains a Canadian citizen who has no right to
Get involved in a discus- vote here. Sorry, David. He has at times expressed an interest in becoming a US
sion or start your own in citizen so that he can vote. As much as he knows about each running candidate
the forums. Vote in the and spends time listening to those talk radioshows... he still isn’t able to give
open polls or create your his more knowledgable input in the form of a vote like a citizen of the US who
own. Check out pics from might take their right to vote for granted and vote uninformed of the true issues
our past events or see what at stake, or worse yet, forego voting at all.
events are coming up. But in spite of the priviledges of being a United States Citizen, there is a
If you’d like help setting up citizenship that goes well beyond the boundaries that this world could contain.
an account just let me know! It’s rights and priviledges of citizenship go well beyond anything this earth has
to offer. I am speaking of course of the Kingdom of God.
Current Forum Topic: I was studying Ephesians for our class and made note of this small passage...
“Folding@Home” “...remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from
citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope
Featured Pic: and without God in the world.” - Ephesians 2:12
Paul was speaking to the Gentiles and their past position of being unwel-
comed in God’s kingdom because there wasn’t a way for them. Sure they could
become proselytes, but they still weren’t welcomed into God’s temple. They still
lacked the full priviledges of Citizenship.
I saw recently some questions to the test of becoming a US citizen... and
there is no way I would be able to pass that test (sorry). Do you know how many
changes or amendments there are to the Constitution? Or how many represen-
tatives there are in Congress? I don’t and I didn’t even bother to look it up for the
article (isn’t that sad?).
Do you know what it takes to become a citizen in God’s kingdom? Rather
quite simple in comparison and yet the priviledges of being in God’s Kingdom
far out weigh what we could ever have here on earth.
We even have access to being in the presence of our King! It’s rare that any-
one of us is actually going to be acknowledged by the president of the US... but
Another one from the Wayback God comes down to live within us in his Spirit! We do not have a King or Leader
Machine... TJ is looking cool. who does not care for us, but in a very real way knows us better than we know
ourselves. He is our great protector, defender, pardoning our transgressions
Email your pictures to... against His Kingdom again and again. He loves us. He is our Dad.
sparquay@gmail.com Where does your citizenship lay? To what nation will you be patriotic and be
or I’ll continue with pictures willing to give your life for? Which comes first for you in your life?
from the past! Who do you serve?
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Feb 20- Eat Out @ CiCi’s Moses and the Ten Plagues
Thank Travis Heller for this Week # 7
Pick! OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of the ten plagues and its application
Feb 22- Areawide Singing to us today: God’s mighty power!
Night at CVCoC
Feb 22- Girls/Guys Night
Selected texts from Exodus, chapters 7-12
For Grades 9-12th. After the
Psalms 77:11-15
singing night at CVCoC.
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008 Family Discussion:
God told Moses that there were going to be great miracles and mighty
acts of judgment against Egypt. Why? (7:1-5)
Discuss God’s power in the first plague. (7:19-21) What was the second
“How May I Help You” is plague? (8:1-6) Try to imagine frogs everywhere in your house: in your
our theme, with a focus bed
around serving. Mark your and in your food! Then imagine what it was like when they all died!
calendars for this upcom- (See v. 13, 14)
ing event. Look for Sign- What was the third plague? (8:16, 17) In the fourth plague, what insects
Up sheets to reserve your swarmed the Egyptians, but not the Israelites? (8:20-24)
t-shirt! What happened during the fifth plague? (9:1-6) Why was that a bad
thing for the Egyptians? Notice how God makes the sores happen in the
sixth plague. (9:8-10)
God’s mighty power is enormously displayed in the seventh plague.
What
happened? (9:17-26) More swarms of insects are seen in the eighth
plague? What were they? (10:12-15)
What a miracle in the ninth plague! (Read 10:21-23.) How could total
darkness cover the whole land of Egypt, but not in the section where the
Isrealites lived? What was the tenth plague? Discuss God’s power over
life and death as you read Exodus 11:4-7, then 12: 21-23, and 29-30.
Challenge:
Only God, who made all things, has the power to do what’s impossible.
Read aloud together Psalms 77:11-15. Say a prayer of praise to God.
Reading Guide
Psalm 116-118 Psalm 119:1-48 Ps. 119:49-104 Ps.119:105-176 Psalm 120-123 Psalm 124-127 Psalm 128-131
1 Corinthians 2 1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 4 1 Corinthians 5 1 Corinthians 6 1 Cor. 7:1-24 1 Cor. 7:25-40

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g r o u p “Be filled.“ -Matthew 5:6
On The Website Spiritual Anorexia

Register on our website, and
check out all the features. Imagine a place where people are starving. There is rampant
Get involved in a discus- death all around because of malnutrition. You might be envision-
sion or start your own in ing a place like Africa or someplace barren with no food, but in this
the forums. Vote in the case... it’s a place abundant with food. There is food all around and
open polls or create your
yet the people are starving themselves to death? Why?
That’s exactly the question I’d like to ask you. Are you spiritually
own. Check out pics from
starving yourself, getting by on just a verse a day (if that) like a grain
our past events or see what
of a rice. I think most of us have God’s word readily available in our
events are coming up.
houses. We probably have about five to six bibles sitting around
If you’d like help setting up
the house. And yet the lack of God’s word in our life is becoming
an account just let me know! evident, because the ignorance of what it says is noticeable. Are we
raising a generation who will forget who God is because they never
Current Poll: read the Bible at home?
“What mode of transporta- “He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you
tion do you prefer?” with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to
Featured Pic: teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word
that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” - Deuteronomy 8:3
That verse was the verse Jesus quoted from after fasting for 40
days and Satan tempted him with making bread from a rock. I bet
he could have made some great bread to fill his stomach. Instead,
Jesus knows that we need God’s word to keep us truly alive! If you
are not in God’s word and praying, you are spiritually starving your-
self and at risk of spiritual death. Feed yourself!
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
they will be filled.” -Matthew 5:6
If you read through Psalm 119, you will see many songs written
just about God’s word and how refreshing it is...
“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to
my mouth!” -Psalm 119:103
“Then he said to me, “Son of man, eat this scroll I am giving you
and fill your stomach with it.” So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as
Another one from the Wayback honey in my mouth.” -Ezekiel. 3:3
Machine... Were you cold Why would we be so disinterested in what God would have to
Amber? say to us? The very words of God that can help us in this life are in
our Bibles, and if we aren’t looking there... then where are we look-
Email your pictures to...
ing for our answers? Where are you looking for your answers?
sparquay@gmail.com
or I’ll continue with pictures

March 1- Come to Brews- Moses and the Exodus
ter’s with your PJs on!- Week # 8
If you meet us at 3:30pm OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of the exodus and its application to us
you won’t be the only one today: The joy of being rescued!
going to get free Ice Cream. Feasting on the Word:
We’ll be at the one next to Exodus 3:7-10, 12:31-42, and 14:10-31
CiCi’s. Galatians 1:3-5; Mark 16:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
March 6- Eat Out @ TBA Family Discussion:
Make suggestions where According to Exodus 3:7-10, God said He would “rescue” the Israelites.
you want to eat next. Why did they need to be rescued?
After the tenth plague (death of the firstborn), Moses led all the Israelites
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008
out of Egypt (the exodus). Read about it in Exodus 12:31-42. How many
Israelites left Egypt? (vs. 37)
After they left Egypt, they came to the Red Sea. They had no bridges and
no boats, and the enemy was chasing them. What did God do to rescue
“How May I Help You” is them again? (Exodus 14:10-28)
our theme, with a focus Can you stack up water into a pile and make it stay there? (If you have
around serving. Mark your small children, let them try this!) Of course you can’t! Then how do you
calendars for this upcoming explain Exodus 14:29? What does verse 30 say that the Lord did that
event. We need you to sign day? As a result of this great miracle, what did the people do? (vs. 31)
up by THIS WEDNESDAY! Just when we needed it most, God came to our rescue too! He sent
Money is due as well. It’s im- Jesus, His Son, to take away our sins by nailing them to the cross. Read
portant we know how many Galatians 1:3-5. Being rescued means being saved from something bad.
are planning to come. What do you have to do to be saved? Read Mark 16:16. What are you be-
ing saved from?
(2 Thessalonians 1:8-9)
Challenge:
For small children: Talk about a storybook or a cartoon where someone
was rescued. Talk about how they felt. For older children and adults: Dur-
ing the war with Iraq, a young female soldier was captured and beaten.
She lay in a hospital for several days, suffering from wounds and broken
bones. The enemy was all around her. How do you think she felt when
her fellow soldiers bravely came in and rescued her? Now relate that to
being saved from eternal suffering! How should we feel about being
rescued?
Reading Guide
Psalm 132-135 Psalm 136-138 Psalm 139-141 Psalm 142-144 Psalm 145-147 Psalm 148-150 Proverbs 1,2 1
1 Cor. 8 1 Cor. 9 1 Cor. 10:1-13 1 Cor. 10:14-33 1 Cor. 11:1-15 1 Cor. 11:16-34 Cor. 12

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Vol. 1 No. 48 March 2, 2008
On The Website Spiritual Bulimia

Register on our website, and Last week, I compared a lack of spiritual food (study and prayer) to
check out all the features. spiritual anorexia. This week, I want to refer to another issue in our spiri-
Get involved in a discus- tual health. Spiritual bulimia. Bulimia nervosa is a condition where some-
sion or start your own in one will eat a lot of food and after feeling guilty about what they just ate,
the forums. Vote in the they will throw it all up again. Spiritual bulimia would be the equivalent
open polls or create your of a Christian filling their life up with sin and then “repenting” everytime
own. Check out pics from they felt the pains of guilt. The only problem is that the guilt only lasts for
our past events or see what so long before they’re back to fulfilling the desires of (as Paul refers to it)
events are coming up. their stomachs.
If you’d like help setting up “Everything is permissible for me” — but not everything is beneficial.
an account just let me know! “Everything is permissible for me” — but I will not be mastered by any-
thing. “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food” — but God will
Current Poll: destroy them both. The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for
“What mode of transporta- the Lord, and the Lord for the body.” -1Cor. 6:12-13
tion do you prefer?” This verse isn’t just talking about sexual sins, but it does lean that way
as Paul continues in his letter. Why is it that some will fill their minds and
Featured Pic: hearts up with the junk this world has to offer? When we get our enjoy-
ment out of whatever our body desires (sex, food, entertainment, accep-
tance, owning stuff ), and it becomes a greater need than our need for
God we have allowed it to master over us, and it becomes our own god.
Idol worship doesn’t seem to be a problem in our part of the world,
but upon closer inspection, you would find that there are things that we
do worship as gods. What is it that has become your idol? Is it time, mon-
ey, entertainment (TV/games/sports/hunting), sex, acceptance, or any
other thing that you may desire more than God?
“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but
on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” -Matt. 4:4
There is a lot of things in this world that in and of themselves... are not
evil. But when we fill ourselves up on the temporary things and claim that
we are now happy (for the short time that it lasts), we are not having faith
in God to provide the lasting joy that he gives.
From left to right... Hannah, What do you run to when you are having a bad day? Do you go shop-
Kayla, Lindsay, and Aprile. ping? Do you raid the fridge? Do you sleep it off? These things that we
fill our lives with are just empty. They don’t last, and yet we still insist on
Email your pictures to... filling our lives with whatever and claiming that it is the only thing that
sparquay@gmail.com can make us happy. I challenge you to think more on filling your life with
or I’ll continue with pictures Christ and making him Lord of your life, for real.

March 6- Eat Out @ Moe’s Prayer Life of David
Southwestern Grill Week # 9
Meet at ~5:30pm before
our Wednesday Class. Next OBJECTIVE: To understand David’s feelings about God by reading some
to the new mall. of the psalms he wrote.
Mar 7-8- Unify 2008
Psalm 23
Psalm 145:1-21
Psalm 103:1-22
“How May I Help You” is
our theme, with a focus Family Discussion:
around serving. Mark your Look at each psalm and discuss the following:
calendars for this upcoming Do you think this psalm was a prayer or a song?
event. Hope you’ve signed In what ways does David describe the Lord in this psalm?
up. Looking forward to next How does David see himself compared to God?
weekend! What characteristics of God are mentioned?
What does God find pleasing in people? What does He find displeasing?
How is David comforted by God’s presence?
What things does God provide for David and others who love God?
Who should praise the Lord? Why?
How does God feel when we sing or pray to Him? How do you feel when
you sing or pray to God?
When should we pray?
Challenge:
Write your own psalm that tells how you feel about God, why you trust
in Him, and why He is praiseworthy. God loves you and wants to hear
how you feel about Him in your own words!! Memorize Psalm 23.
Reading Guide
Proverbs 3,4 1 Proverbs 5,6 1 Proverbs 7,8 Proverbs 9,10 Proverbs 11,12 Proverbs 13,14 Proverbs 15,16
Cor. 13 Cor. 14:1-20 1 Cor. 14:21-40 1 Cor. 15:1-32 1 Cor. 15:33-58 1 Cor. 16 2 Cor. 1

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Vol. 1 No. 49 March 9, 2008
On The Website Talk Is Cheap

Register on our website, and This weekend we talked a lot about service. And then... we actually
check out all the features. went out and did something. Tim and I thought it would be pretty futile
Get involved in a discus- if all we did was talk about how our service to people for God’s glory is
sion or start your own in important. If we didn’t back up our talk with some actions... we’d be like
the forums. Vote in the everybody else. But we’re called to be different.
open polls or create your “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but
own. Check out pics from has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let
our past events or see what us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.”
events are coming up. - 1 John 3:17-18
If you’d like help setting up Often, we talk too much and little is ever heard. I really think one of
an account just let me know! the key reasons for Jesus’ ability to connect with people, was that he actu-
ally cared enough about people to do something for them.
Current Poll: “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on
“What mode of transporta- them and healed their sick.” -Matt. 14:14
tion do you prefer?” “Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately
they received their sight and followed him.” -Matt. 20:34
Featured Pic: “Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the
man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” -Mark 1:41
Jesus wasn’t satisfied with a soft heart, warm wishes, and then leav-
ing them with a few empty words. He actually did something for them,
because he sincerely loved the people. The same love we should have for
one another. A truly deep love that requires sacrifice.
I saw on TV once a couple of actors playing out a situation with a hid-
den camera documenting the reactions of the people around them. The
actors would cause a scene in a park area with lots of people, and one of
the actors would act as if they were in peril. Many times the people would
walk by quickly, maybe stealing a quick glance over the shoulder. Some
would be right there on a park bench, and try to ignore what was going
on. Only a few people would actually stop to try and help.
How come we can be so content to put our blinders on and see only
what is going on in our lifes? When you come to church, do you see
Sarah and friend during UN1FY people hurting? Many times when we ask, “How are you doing?” Do we
showing off their tower of just say it in passing, not really caring how the person really is doing? Are
cheese and crackers. we content to hear “Fine.” I admit there are times when I get in my little
zone here at Church and maybe walk by someone who was just wanting
somebody to say hello to them.
Let’s open our eyes to the work that God has prepared in advance for
us to do and be SUPERHEROES! (Eph 2:10)
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
March 20- Eat Out @ New David and Goliath
China -Much requested Week # 10
by many people... more OBJECTIVE: To read the story of David and Goliath and to discuss how
than actually ate food from we can emulate the courage David had.
Moe’s.
March 22- 9th-12th Grade Feasting on the Word:
Devo- @ The Curringtons I Samuel 17:1-51
Bring $5 for Pizza and
snacks. Family Discussion:
How did David respond to Goliath’s threats? How did the Israelite army
April 12- 5th-8th Grade
respond? Why were the responses so different?
Devo- @ The Curringtons
What did David’s older brothers think about his attitude? What do you
think God thought about their attitude?
What did King Saul want David to take into battle? Why didn’t David take
it?
What did he use to protect himself instead? Why do you think David
took five stones?
David was from the tribe of Benjamin, which was known for having
excellent slinging skills. What previous experiences did David have that
caused him to believe that God would protect him? How did his past
experiences end up as a benefit to his whole nation?
What happened to the Philistines after David killed Goliath?
Do you think David might have been scared even though he was
courageous?
Who was really responsible for the outcome of this battle?
Challenge:
How do you feel when you see or hear others mocking or making fun of
God?
List some ways that you might be courageous when it comes to stand-
ing up for God in your day-to-day life. Make a commitment to study
God’s word faithfully while you are young so you will have the skills to
stand firmly against the enemies of God. Ask God to help you to remem-
ber to trust in Him when circumstances look difficult so that you can be
courageous like David even when others are not.
Reading Guide
Proverbs 17,18 Proverbs 19,20 Proverbs 21,22 Proverbs 23,24 Proverbs 25-27 Proverbs 28,29 Proverbs 30,31
2 Cor. 2 2 Cor. 3 2 Cor. 4 2 Cor. 5 2 Cor. 6 2 Cor. 7 2 Cor. 8

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Vol. 1 No. 50 March16, 2008
On The Website Calling

Currently the website is “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”
down. If you would like to -Ephesians 4:1
make suggestions about In our Sunday morning class we’ve been studying Ephesians and the
what you’d like to have on verse above has stuck with me for quite some time now. I know we talked
the new website, just email about this in class, but I can’t help but continue to think about it and the
me , sparquay@gmail.com. implications to our life. To truly understand how we ought to live a worthy
I think this next version will life, we must first realize to what calling we have received.
be much simpler than the
“In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus
past version, because many
Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will...” -Ephesians 1:5
of the features we had went
unused. We have been adopted as God’s very own children. We are now heirs
to an inheritance that we will share with Christ, the rightful son. We have
Featured Pic: been called to a place in God’s kingdom. This calling that we have re-
ceived is to a higher position than any of us have even dared to dream.
The greek word for “calling” here, is deeper in it’s definition then what
we’re given in any translation (KJV comes closest- shock!)...
“an invitation to experience of special privilege and responsibilty.”
κλησισ (klay-sis) (Danker, Greek-English Lexicon)
-κλησισ
Everyone in this body has a role to fill as part of God’s kingdom. We
are all given a responsibilty according to the gifts that God has given us
through our natural abilities, gained skills, and fruits of the Spirit. Again as
Ephesian 2:10 says, “We are God’s workmanship.”
Not one of us is unimportant in God’s kingdom. We are all needed... to
build up the Church. Do not neglect the higher things that God has called
you to do! My mind immediately thinks to Moses in the desert being
called by a burning bush to lead God’s people out of Egypt. Moses didn’t
feel ready for that, and I imagine many of us don’t feel ready for the things
Hannah really doesn’t like Easy God has prepared us to do. But remember who is the potter and who is
Cheese! the clay.
God knows you more than you know yourself. He is able to transform
you into His image, even if you can’t see it right now. You just need to be
willing to trust in God and know that he has given you a purpose in this
life. Won’t you give your life to him as a living sacrifice... experience the
adventure, and see who you were really meant to be?
This verse in Eph. 4:1 has been stuck in my head like a song all this
week. I hope it’s to your blessing as it has been to mine.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

March 20- Eat Out @ New Daniel’s Training
China -Much requested Week #11
by many people... more
than actually ate food from OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of Daniel’s training and its application
Moe’s. for us today: God blesses those who follow Him.
March 22- 9th-12th Grade
Devo- @ The Curringtons Feasting on the Word:
Bring $5 for Pizza and Daniel 1:1-21
snacks.
Family Discussion:
April 12- 5th-8th Grade
Judah was captured by what group of people? (vs. 1)
What was the name of the king of Babylon? (vs. 1)
In verses 3 & 4, the king ordered that some of the Israelites from the
royal families be brought to him. What characteristics were the young
men have?
Who were four of the young men taken from Judah and what were their
names changed to? (vs. 6,7)
What does Daniel not want to do in verse 8?
What does Daniel ask the guard to do in verse 12 & 13?
How did the boys appear after ten days? (vs. 15)
How did God bless these four young men? (vs. 17)
At the end of their three-year training period, how did Daniel and his
friends compare to all the others? (vs. 18-20)
Challenge:
God blessed Daniel for his obedience. God wants to bless us if we follow
His guidance. What are some blessings we receive when we follow God’s
plan?
Did you find it difficult to find blessings? Are blessings from God always
physical? List some specific ways in which your life is better because you
follow God. Read James 1:25. Conclude with a prayer asking for guid-
ance for your family and God’s richest blessings.
Reading Guide
Eccles. 1-3 Eccles. 4-6 Eccles. 7-9 Eccles. 10-12 SongofSol. 1-3 SongofSol. 4,5 SongofSol. 6-8
2 Cor. 9 2 Cor. 10 2 Cor. 11:1-15 2 Cor. 11:16-33 2 Cor. 12 2 Cor. 13 Galatians 1

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Vol. 1 No. 51 March23, 2008
On The Website Your Parents

Currently the website is ‘Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one an-
down. If you would like to other in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the
make suggestions about bond of peace.” - Ephesians 4:2-3
what you’d like to have on Sometimes we may differ on an opinion of a particular something. It
the new website, just email might be an unclear issue in the Bible, or it might be a particular tradition
me , sparquay@gmail.com. that one has. Sometimes we may differ in how we act or dress, or even
I think this next version will an age difference. There’s even difference in race or cultural background.
be much simpler than the There are a lot of things that we may notice different about each other.
past version, because many Whether it’s exterior or an interior thing.
of the features we had went Especially when we bring the Bible and church into the picture, it
unused. seems like there are a lot of things that we could divide on if we were to
There is a “Coming Soon” choose sides and draw up boundaries. That is actually what Satan is trying
placeholder and you can still to do to us!
get to the pictures via a link “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give
on that page. the devil a foothold.” -Ephesians 4:26-27
If he can get us to divide up, that is when we lose our strength as a
Featured Pic: body of Christ. When we are divided then it leaves some inevitably hurt.
Unfortunately, if we are not a strong united body, then Satan will attack
the weaker, and young Christians.
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like
a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in
the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are
undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” -1Pet. 5:8
This illustration Peter uses of a Lion prowling around is very visual,
and recently someone showed me this amazing YouTube video of some
Lions attacking a baby water buffalo. It had seemed like it was too late for
the little one, when the whole herd came to the baby buffalo’s defence.
The buffalos attacked and the lions ran away. That baby buffalo survived,
because the older bigger stronger buffalos came to its rescue as a united
front.
I thought about our function as a church as that Water Buffalo herd,
protecting the young and weak from Satan the Lion hunting for his next
meal. The whole herd had to come for support. We need to make sure we
Mikayla Thompson enjoying
the destruction of the house.
are united in Christ. Forget our differences, God made us all unique to fill
Not pictured is the time she different functions of the body, but every part is important.
almost took David’s head off Let us continue to truly love for one another. We may have differences,
with a 2x4 coming through the but there are some things more important to focus on.
wall. -Aaron ✌♥n☧

April 2nd- Eat Out @ Daniel and the Lion’s Den
April 12- 5th-8th Grade Week # 12
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of Daniel and the lion’s den and its
application for us today: We must trust God.
Daniel 6:1-28
Family Discussion:
Who was king at this time? (Dan. 5: 31)
What did King Darius plan to put Daniel in charge of? (vs. 3)
How did this make the other administrators feel? (vs. 4)
Could they find anything to charge Daniel with? (vs. 4)
What decree did the administrators come up with? (vs. 6-9)
Did he stop praying after the decree was given? (vs. 10)
How often did Daniel pray to God? (vs. 10)
What did the administrators do when they found Daniel praying? (vs. 12)
How did this make the king feel? (vs. 14)
What happened to Daniel? (vs. 16)
Was Daniel hurt in the lion’s den? (vs. 20-22)
Why was Daniel saved from the lions? (vs. 23)
What happened to the administrators? (vs. 24)
Challenge:
Have you had times in which you had to take a stand for God, even
though you knew others would give you a “hard time” for it? Allow time
so that each family member can share their experiences. What is it that
helps us make it through the “persecution” of others? What was it that
saved Daniel? (Trusting God) Do we trust God enough to take a stand
when we know that the world will persecute us?
Reading Guide
Isaiah 1-3 Isaiah 4-6 Isaiah 7-9 Isaiah 10-12 Isaiah 13-15 Isaiah 16-18 Isaiah 19-21
Galatians 2 Galatians 3 Galatians 4 Galatians 5 Galatians 6 Ephesians 1 Ephesians 2

y o u t h
g r o u p “Honor“
Vol. 1 No. 52 March 30, 2008
On The Website Your Parents

Currently the website is “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your
down. If you would like to father and mother” — which is the first commandment with a promise
make suggestions about — “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the
what you’d like to have on earth.” -Ephesians 6:1-3
the new website, just email
I don’t think this a command that we ever get to be too old for... as
me , sparquay@gmail.com. much as it may pain you for me to say it. I think this is something that
I think this next version will sticks with us for our whole life.
be much simpler than the What started this topic was my reading in 1 Timothy about taking care
past version, because many of widows... (seemingly unconnected, I know), but it says:
of the features we had went
“But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first
unused. of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and
There is a “Coming Soon” so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God....If
placeholder and you can still anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate
get to the pictures via a link family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. “
on that page. -1 Tim 5:4,8
Featured Pic: This carries on this concept of honoring our father and mother. In
some countries (such as Mexico, China, etc.), family is more important
than the individual. In China, when naming someone, the family name
goes first, and the “first” name goes after it. What you do whether bad or
good, as part of your family would either disgrace them or honor them. In
these same countries, the elderly are highly respected and recognized for
their wisdom.
Our country has an entirely different culture though, we honor and
reach for youthfulness. Pepsi’s slogan for a time was “Be Young, Drink
Pepsi”, so a bunch of old people drank Pepsi (at least in the commercials).
Plastic surgery is an attempt to make old people look younger. A majority
of marketing companies target young people in their ads. All this atten-
tion on youth has neglected and rejected the wisdom of the ages. Maybe
it’s just me, but I don’t think this is necessarily a good thing.
Maybe, we’re missing out on something when we are continuously re-
jected the old and replacing it with the new. It may be the case with elec-
tronics that newer is almost always better, but I don’t think that means we
should treat people the same way.
Finally, skipping back to (I know, it’s one concept with lots of prin-
ciples to it) honoring our father and mother and how the way we act
When Duncan is happy, every- reflects back to our families, whether we’re doing good or bad. If this is
body is happy. not incentive enough to think about your behavior... think about another
family you belong to... the Family of God. When you act or behave in a dis-
graceful way, how does that reflect the name of Christ? Let’s think of how
we can honor both our earthly and heavenly families.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

April 2nd- Eat Out @ Daniel’s Three Friends and the Fiery Furnace
Peachtree Mall- Week # 13
Meet at 5:30 before Wed.
Night Classes. OBJECTIVE: To discuss the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
April 12- 5th-8th Grade in the fiery furnace and its application for us today: We must put God
Devo- @ The Curringtons first.

Daniel 6:1-28
Family Discussion:
Who was the king during this time? (vs. 1)
How tall was the golden image? (vs. 1)
What were the people to do when they heard the music play? (vs. 5)
What was the consequence of not falling down to worship the image?
(vs. 6)
Did Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego fall down and worship the
statue? (vs. 12)
How did this make the king feel? (vs. 13)
What was their response to the king’s command to fall down and wor-
ship the idol? (vs. 16-18)
What did the king command after hearing this response? (vs.19-21)
What happened to the soldiers that threw the three men into the fiery
furnace? (vs. 22)
What happened to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the furnace?
(vs. 26-27)
How did the king react to this miracle of God? (vs. 28-30)
Who did the three men trust would take care of them? (vs. 28)
Challenge:
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego put God before anything else. They
were willing to give their lives for God! What would you say is the most
important thing in your life? Can you say that God truly holds that posi-
tion? Are you willing to give up anything for God? Read Matthew 6:33;
Are you seeking first the kingdom and the righteousness of God in your
life?
Reading Guide
Isaiah 22,23 Isaiah 24-26 Isaiah 27,28 Isaiah 29,30 Isaiah 31-33 Isaiah 34-36 Isaiah 37,38
Ephesians 3 Ephesians 4 Ephesians 5 Ephesians 6 Philippians 1 Philippians 2 Philippians 3

y o u t h
g r o u p “We need a name.“
Vol. 2 No. 1 April 6, 2008
On The Website We need a Name!

Currently the website is
I’m trying to come up with a new design for the youth website
down. If you would like to
make suggestions about and the newsletter. We’ve had this same design for the newsletter
what you’d like to have on for over a year now, and it’s time for something new.
the new website, just email I want to make this so that you have some ownership in it
me , sparquay@gmail.com. though. I could come up with a name and a theme and run with
I think this next version will it, but then it won’t be yours. I want this to be your youth ministry.
be much simpler than the Something you will be proud to say, “This is my youth group!”
past version, because many So I need a something from you guys. I need a good name that
of the features we had went we can call ourselves by... something that has meaning to it. Maybe
unused. an acronym of what we’re aspiring to be, or something from the
There is a “Coming Soon” Bible that has a deep meaning for us.
placeholder and you can still
To give you an example, when I was in High School we had the
get to the pictures via a link
East Gate Club. In Revelations 21:13, there are 12 gates that sur-
on that page.
round “The New Jerusalem” (a.k.a. Heaven), three on each of the
Featured Pic: sides (North, South, East, West). Simply, because we were all trying
to help each other get to heaven. We even had a greeting when we
parted, “See you at the East Gate.” It was saying, we’d look for each
other when we got to Heaven. It still brings a smile to me even now
that I think back on it.
Another example, a youth group from Searcy has the name C.I.A.
(Christians In Action). We can’t take “The Hill” as our name though,
because Cascade Hills already has that for their youth group. And
avoid any names that are affiliated with sports teams. Besides I can
think of more positive ways to apply eagles than dogs to the bible.
We’ll make this into a contest. Suggest your ideas for names to
me by April 20th, then we’ll all vote on our favorite. The winning
name will become our youth group’s name, and the winner will
recieve a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble. The name probably
won’t change for a while, so think of something good! I just think
Beware of Richard’s Ninja it would be better to have a more personable name than “Rose Hill
Monkeys.
Church of Christ Youth Group.” It’s just too long! Be creative!
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
email: sparquay@gmail.com website: www.rosehillchurch.com/youth

April 12- 5th-8th Grade Keys to Having a Good Home Bible Study
Devo- @ The Curringtons • Have a family meeting and discuss what night and time of the week
From 5-8pm. Just bring would be best to have the study.
yourselves and your Bibles. • Stick to the time that is agreed upon and start and finish on time!
The Curringtons are provid- • Make a decision that this will be a family priority.
ing dinner for everyone. • Start with a prayer.
April 16- Eat Out @ TBA • Give each family member time to discuss what has happened during
Make suggestions to Aaron their day.
Sparks • Do not allow the discussion time to become a place for family gripes
and arguments.
• Give each family member an opportunity to share how he or she was
able to work on last week’s lesson.
• Always remember what the purpose of this study is...
- To develop a closer relationship with God.
- To develop a closer relationship with each other.
- To unite as a Godly family.
• Take time to work on your family project.
• End with a prayer.
Suggestions for Family Projects

• Memorize the books of the New Testament.
• Memorize the books of the Old Testament.
• Develop an outreach of service that you and your family can do.
- Write cards to the missionaries. - Write notes of appreciation to your
Bible class teachers. - Mow someone’s yard. - Plant some flowers for
someone. - Put together a care package for someone in need. - Visit the
nursing home.
• Memorize I Corinthians 13.
• Memorize the 12 Apostles.
• Memorize the 23rd Psalm.
• Memorize the 12 sons of Jacob.
• Memorize the verses that teach us the plan of salvation.
As you can see there are unlimited opportunities to develop your family.
Take time to come up with some of your own ideas to put Christianity to
work in your family! I know God will bless you!
Reading Guide
with a goal of doing it everyday.
Isaiah 39,40 Isaiah 41,42 Isaiah 43,44 Isaiah 45-47 Isaiah 48,49 Isaiah 50-52 Isaiah 53-55
Philippians 4 Colossians 1 Colossians 2 Colossians 3 Colossians 4 1 Thess. 1 1 Thess. 2

y o u t h
g r o u p “Strength in Weakness”
Vol. 2 No. 2 April 13, 2008
On The Website Unlikely Heroes

Currently the website is As I read through the Bible, I notice a common theme among the
down. If you would like to Heroes of the Bible... especially in the Old Testament. I would not have
make suggestions about picked them out to be who they became to be...
what you’d like to have on They all started out very human and weak. They all had their faults
the new website, just email and ugly sides to them. They all made mistakes at some point even when
me , sparquay@gmail.com. they had already made some triumph for God!
I think this next version will Noah was a drunk. Abraham was a liar. Moses was a shy and had no
be much simpler than the confidence. Samson could be stubborn, tempramental, and had a weak-
past version, because many ness for women. David was an adulterer and a murderer. Elijah suffered
of the features we had went depression. Jeremiah was a whiner.
unused. The more you read about these people in the Bible, you might begin
There is a “Coming Soon” to wonder... Why is God choosing these people to be his leaders? You
placeholder and you can still might wonder why he choose anyone on earth to be a leader or spokes-
get to the pictures via a link man for himself.
on that page. I think it was more for our benefit that those mistakes by these great
men made were still recorded in the Bible. You see how God had loved
Featured Pic: them and saw through their mistakes and chose to use them anyhow.
And this is in the Old Testament! God’s patience and loving kindness ex-
ceeds our human standards.
In a way, it brings more glory to God for what he has done in their
lives and what he is doing in our lives if we allow him to take control of
our lives.
Many times, it’s easy for me to look at my own faults, weaknesses, fail-
ures, and shortcomings. But I am strengthened by Paul’s words...
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is
made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly
about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why,
for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in perse-
cutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
-2Cor. 12:9, 10
I also acknowledge the transforming power that God has in our lives.
I read how he changed the apostles’ lives. Peter, Paul, Matthew... Once
Travis is giving his crazy face. these men had come into contact with Christ, they were forever changed.
I hope you will consider how Christ is and how he already has
changed your life. Look beyond your own shortcomings and know that
God is doing great things through you. Are you willing to let go and let
him take your life to sculpt it for his purpose?
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

April 16- Eat Out @ Stevie A Family with Purpose
B’s
Meet at 5:30pm and come Purpose:
fellowship with everyone! To read and discover God’s purpose for Christian Families.
April 26- Devo Hosted by
Sparks Bible Verses:
We’re going to do some- Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 4:23; Philippians 2:1-5
thing a little different... have
a bag lunch and meet out Family Discussion:
at Lake Bottom Park, but
if it rains, we’ll meet at the • Matthew 1:18-25
Sparks’ house. • Who was the mother of Jesus?
April 30- Eat Out @ TBA • Why did Jesus have to come down to earth? What was His pur-
Make a restaurant request pose? (Matthew 1:21)
to me... okay?
• Matthew 4:23
• This verse gives a good overall picture of how Jesus lived His life.
• Share four things that Jesus did from these verses.
• What did Jesus ultimately have to do in order to fulfill His purpose
of saving everyone from their sins?
• Philippians 2:1-5
• Who are we named for as Christians?
• Carrying the name of Christ brings about a great responsibility to
imitate Christ. How can we as a family imitate Christ?
• One of the things listed in verse 2 is purpose. We must have the
same purpose as Christ. What was Christ’s purpose for life? (Refer
back to Matthew 1:21) What is your purpose?
• As Christians we must have the same purpose as _____________!
Weekly Challenge: On a piece of paper write down three things you

can do this week to imitate Christ’s purpose. Be prepared to share your
experiences next week!
Reading Guide
Isaiah 56-58 Isaiah 59-61 Isaiah 62-64 Isaiah 65,66 Jeremiah 1,2 Jeremiah 3,4 Jeremiah 5,6
1 Thess. 3 1 Thess. 4 1 Thess. 5 2 Thess. 1 2 Thess. 2 2 Thess. 3 1 Timothy 1

y o u t h
g r o u p “Having Joy.”
Vol. 2 No. 2 April 20, 2008
On The Website I want...

Currently the website is Contentment is one of those hard qualities to learn. In fact, I’m still try-
down. If you would like to ing to learn it. Especially, being the kind of guy that likes to keep up with
make suggestions about the newest things in Technology... I can’t afford to buy every new gadget
what you’d like to have on that comes out.
the new website, just email I remember a few of you have even said that you were surprised I
me , sparquay@gmail.com. didn’t own a iPhone (Apple’s touch interface cellphone). I don’t own one
I think this next version will because it’s a really expensive product! A really cool product, but very
be much simpler than the expensive.
past version, because many I desire (or should desire) the more blessed things. One of them being
of the features we had went content in any and every circumstance. My joy should not be connected
unused. to how much stuff I own, or if I’m able to get whatever gadgets I want.
There is a “Coming Soon” “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be
placeholder and you can still content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I
get to the pictures via a link know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content
on that page. in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want.” -Phil. 4:11,12
Paul learned to be content in whatever circumstances he found him-
self to be in... he encourages Timothy to live a similar way saying....
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing
into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and
clothing, we will be content with that.” -1Tim. 6:6-8
In Hebrews 10:34, it says what some Christians had to go through, just
because they were a Christian. People would come and take all their pos-
sessions away. Is your faith that strong? Or would you question God at the
loss of your stuff? As David said in his sermon, “What is your soul worth to
you?”
So, not only should we be content with what we do have, but we
should also be content even if we have lost every one of our material pos-
sessions.
Think about these things the next time you think about that certain
car you’ve got to have and are begging your parents for... or that new
May 3rd is International Shut- video game coming out, or those really cute shoes in the store. Would you
down day. A day where you be content with just the clothes on your back and enough food to sur-
turn off your computer for the vive? I think if we can learn to have joy like that, we will truly be happy in
whole day and resist the urge
any and all circumstances, and truly be able to pray as Paul wishes...
to use it. Can you live 24 hours
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances,
without your computer? Check
out www.shutdown.org for
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” -1Th. 5:16-18
more information. -Aaron ✌♥n☧

April 26- 9th-12th Grade Overcoming Satan
Devo Hosted by the Purpose: To read and discuss how we can resist Satan.
Sparks
We’re going to do some- Bible Verses:
thing a little different... have Matthew 4:1-11; James 4:7; Matthew 26:41
breakfast at 9:30am. Just
sign up on my office door Family Discussion:
so that we can make sure James 4:7
to have enough food for • We have the power to make Satan run. What must we do to cause Sa-
everyone! tan to run from us?
April 30- Eat Out @ Hiba- • How can we resist Satan? Let’s look at the life of Christ to see how we
chi Express can make Satan run!
I think we decided it was
Japanese with an Ameri- Matthew 4:1-11
can Fast Food slant. Hope- • Jesus is face to face with the enemy, and is attacked with three tempta-
fully we’ll see you there at tions. List the three temptations that Satan threw at Jesus.
5:30pm! • Jesus overcame each temptation the same way. How did Jesus make
Satan run?
• Jesus used God’s Word to overcome Satan. How can God’s Word help us
overcome temptation in our daily lives? Share a personal example where
you used God’s Word to overcome temptation.
Matthew 26:41
• In this verse, Jesus is telling the apostles how to resist temptation. What
did Jesus tell the apostles to do? Why do we need to be watchful for
Satan? (1 Peter 5:8)
• How can prayer help us resist Satan?
Weekly Challenge:
On a piece of paper write down three temptations each family member
is facing. Share the temptations with the family and begin praying daily
for strength to overcome these temptations.
Reading Guide
Jeremiah 7,8 Jeremiah 9,10 Jer. 11-13 Jer. 14-16 Jer. 17-19 Jer. 20-22 Jeremiah 23,24
1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 4 1 Timothy 5 1 Timothy 6 2 Timothy 1 2 Timothy 2

y o u t h
g r o u p “What do you hunger for?”
Vol. 2 No. 3 April 27, 2008
On The Website Fasting

Currently the website is Fasting seems like a very odd thing to do in our time. It seems about
down. If you would like to as archaic as tearing our clothes at the sound of bad news (Gen 37:34,
make suggestions about Acts 14:14). Although, I don’t think it is a concept that we should totally
what you’d like to have on skip over either.
the new website, just email Jesus was questioned by John the Baptist’s disciples why he and his
me , sparquay@gmail.com. disciples did not fast, and Jesus’ answer was...
I think this next version will “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them?
be much simpler than the They cannot, so long as they have him with them. But the time will come
past version, because many when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will
of the features we had went fast. “ -Mark 2:19, 20
unused. Christ is understood as describing himself as the bridegroom here,
There is a “Coming Soon” and the guests as his followers. This could mean that we are in a state
placeholder and you can still where we can fast, but it’s definitely not commanded of us.
get to the pictures via a link “Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and,
on that page. with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had
put their trust.” -Acts 14:23
The above is a instance of Paul and Barnabas fasting before making
a major decision in the churches. I recall that we fasted once here in this
church for a 24 hour period.
Fasting is a time of giving up something in reverence to God. As in all
things, God should be the main reason for anything we do. If it becomes
“look at me and my high spirituality” , then we have lost the point. As
Christ has said...
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they
disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they
have received their reward in full.” -Matt. 6:16
It isn’t commanded, and it isn’t for a reward or any kind of bargaining
tool to use against God. It isn’t for health reasons either (just because you
need to lose a few pounds). If it isn’t used as a way to commune and focus
on God, then it is something misrepresented.
Christ many times tried to explain his concept of fasting like this...
May 3rd is International Shut- “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish
down day. A day where you his work.” -John 4:34
turn off your computer for the and “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone,
whole day and resist the urge
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” -Matt. 4:4
to use it. Can you live 24 hours
What are some things that you crave in this world that are not God?
without your computer? Check
out www.shutdown.org for
Are we in danger of making those things our idols? If so, consider taking a
more information. break from them and focus in on God once again.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
April 30- Eat Out @ Hiba- Keeping Our Hearts Pure
chi Express Purpose:
I think we decided it was To read and discuss God’s strategies for keeping our hearts pure.
Japanese with an Ameri-
can Fast Food slant. Hope- Bible Verses:
fully we’ll see you there at Matthew 5:1-8; Psalms 119:9-11; Philippians 4:8
5:30pm!
May 14- Eat Out @ TBA Family Discussion:
Make any requests to me by Matthew 5:1-8
May 7. • While sitting on the side of a mountain, Jesus began teaching His dis-
ciples. What goal did Jesus give the people to reach for in verse 8? • Why
is having a pure heart important to God? What is the reward for those
who have pure hearts?
• The only way for us to have a relationship with God is to be pure. Satan
tries to separate us from God with sin! How difficult is it to keep a pure
heart in today’s world?
• What are some strategies we can use to keep ourselves pure? Let’s look
at two strategies from God’s Word.
Psalms 119:9-11
• How can a young man or woman keep his way pure?
• God has given us a road map to get to heaven! He has given us solu-
tions to all our problems! When we are faced with a tough choice where
should we go for the answer?
Philippians 4:8
• Our thoughts have a direct impact on our actions. Would you describe
your daily thoughts as good or bad?
• What did Jesus think about each time He was tempted by Satan? (Mat-
thew 4:1-11)
Weekly Challenge:
Have each family member write down a Bible verse they can use to help
keep their hearts pure. Share the verses with the family.
Reading Guide
Jeremiah 25,26 Jeremiah 27,28 Jeremiah 29,30 Jeremiah 31,32 Jer. 33-35 Jeremiah 36,37 Jeremiah 38,39
2 Timothy 3 2 Timothy 4 Titus 1 Titus 2 Titus 3 Philemon Hebrews 1

y o u t h
g r o u p “Do you hear that?”
Vol. 2 No. 4 May 4, 2008
On The Website Silence

Currently the website is Silence is becoming less and less available. It seems everywhere I am,
down. If you would like to I am surrounded by noise of some type. At home, the TV might be on, the
make suggestions about phone might keep ringing, the noise of appliances, not to mention the
what you’d like to have on arrival of our little bundle of noise joy. In the car, trucks with loud or no
the new website, just email mufflers, bass thumping from nearby cars, even my own radio is guilty of
me , sparquay@gmail.com. being on just to drown out everyone else’s noise. In my office, as quiet as
I think this next version will it is sometimes... it’s the things that break the silience that can be most
be much simpler than the distracting. The phone ringing, the buzz of florescent lights, the fridge in
past version, because many my office, and David setting the alarm on me.
of the features we had went Part of me desires to be in absolute silence. To get away from all the
unused. visual and audible noises that surround us. But even then my mind might
There is a “Coming Soon” be my greatest enemy in robbing me of this pleasure I seek. My mind
placeholder and you can still races to fill the emptiness with something. What should I do after this,
get to the pictures via a link what all has to get done, and images flash through my mind.
on that page. “Be still, and know that I am God” -Psalm 46:10
Some people can’t stand to be in absolute silence, they have to have
Featured Pic: a TV or Radio on to have Ambient Noise. We’d take notice if we’d go to a
restaurant and there was no music playing. Why is it we fill every waking
moment with noise? What exactly are we trying to drown out?
When Elijah ran away to hide from Jezebel, he waited to hear for God’s
next guidance in a cave (1 Kings 19). Many times it’s noted in the gospels
that Jesus went away by himself to be with God in quiet places. He even
encouraged his Apostles to do the same...
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
-Mark 6:31
In this great age of technological advances... are we robbing ourselves
of some valuable time with God, just because we surround ourselves with
the noise of the world?
Lance and April... a while ago. I encourage you to seek out silence. Listen for God’s still voice. Pray to
him for spiritual maturity in the areas you are still weak. Study his word to
understand and know the will of God. Meditate on His word. Reflect on
your life and blessings God has graced you.
Many of us are long overdue for a true Sabbath. Find some place you
can escape to where there is no distractions. Forget your cellphone at
home, or at least turn it off for some time. Plan out a block of time that
you can find a quiet place and rest... listen... be still.... and know God.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

May 11- Mother’s Day A Praying Family
Don’t forget to thank your Purpose:
moms for all that they’ve To read and discover the power of prayer.
done for you!
May 14- Eat Out @ TBA Bible Verses
Make any requests to me by Matthew 6:5-13; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 26: 36-46
May 7.
Family Discussion:
May 17- 9th-12th Grade
Matthew 6:5-13
Devo!
• God knows everything we need! Why then do we need to pray to God?
Hosted by the Crumps at
• Who is your best friend? What would happen to that relationship if you
the church building. John
never communicated with each other?
will be grilling up some-
• If we fail to communicate with God, our relationship with Him will fall
thing good!
apart. How can we communicate with God?
May 18- Family Night • List three things Jesus prayed for in verses 9-13.
Come together, get the
summer calendar and have Matthew 7:7-8
a good time! • Jesus shares with us a comforting thought in these verses. If we ask for
something, what will happen? Does that mean we will get everything
we ask for?
• What is the difference between praying for something we want versus
something we need?
Matthew 26:36-46
• Where did Jesus go with His disciples? What did He do while He was
there? Why was Jesus praying?
• Jesus was praying to prepare for His death on the cross! How can we
use prayer to prepare ourselves for situations we may face?
• What did Jesus encourage His apostles to do in verse 41?
Weekly Challenge:
Share with the family one thing you are currently praying about, and
write each one down on a piece of paper. Meet together each day as a
family and pray about the things on the list. (This may be done before a
meal or before bedtime!)
Reading Guide
Jer. 40-42 Jer. 43-45 Jer. 46-48 Jeremiah 49,50 Jeremiah 51,52 Lammenta- Lam. 3-5
Hebrews 2 Hebrews 3 Hebrews 4 Hebrews 5 Hebrews 6 tions 1,2 Hebrews 8
Hebrews 7

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g r o u p “Simply Living”
Vol. 2 No. 5 May 11, 2008
On The Website Do I Need That?

Ok, I guess I need to be a Many of you probably won’t be receiving a economic stimilus check
little clearer... the youth from the government, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t bombarded with
section of the website is ads from TV and Radio telling you where to spend it. It’s funny that our
currently in transition. If culture is so tied up in buying new things. Whether or not we needed
you have an interest in them, just for the sake of buying something new.
contributing to the website, In fact maybe we really need to take a look at how we spend our
please contact me via email money, what sort of things are we buying? Why are we buying it? Is it
sparquay@gmail.com. something we need?
Maybe we need to evaluate our definition of “need”. You might be in
It will be a while before I can a toy store and in the distance you can hear a kid whining out at the top
complete the website, as I of his lungs.... “But Mommy! I NEED IT!” In all truth, the kid probably didn’t
have several other projects need whatever it was, but if we’re not careful we can have this same mis-
that need to get done first. conception of what a “need” actually is.
Thanks for your patience! I’m still amazed by Paul’s statement to Timothy...
You can still access our old “But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”
pictures. Just go to the web- - 1Tim. 6:8
site address www.rosehill-
church.com/youth and click When it comes down to it... that should be all we really need. We don’t
on the link for pictures. even need the abundance of clothes we have. And yet regardless whether
we have grown out of our clothes, but out of “necessity” to stay in fashion,
we continually shop for more clothes. I mean... REALLY? Is that a need?
I’m saying all this because we need to honestly take a look at how we
live and think about where our treasure really lies. Is there things that you
“can’t live without”?
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and
rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for your-
selves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and
where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there
your heart will be also.” -Matt. 6:19
I’m not necessarily saying that it’s wrong to own nice stuff... but just
don’t let it take control of your life. Realize that the things we own are
only temporary. Everything we invest in while we’re hear on earth is tem-
porary. Don’t let your desire to acquire more stuff rule over you. Other-
wise you have allowed it to become your master. God should be our only
master. Let us not fall into this modern idolatry.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

May 11- Mother’s Day Seeking God First
Don’t forget to thank your Purpose:
moms for all that they’ve To read and discover how to keep God first in our lives.
done for you!
May 14- Eat Out @ Bible Verses:
CiCis Matthew 6:33; Luke 14:15-23; Matthew 19:16-22
Meet at 5:30 before
Wednesday Night Class. Family Discussion:
Matthew 6:33
May 17- 9th-12th Grade
• God must be #1 in our lives! Why does God deserve to be first in our
Devo!
lives?
Hosted by the Crumps at
• We must prove that God is our first priority by the way we live our lives.
the church building. John
How can we prove that God is first in our lives?
will be grilling up some-
• What are some things we are tempted to seek before God?
thing good!
• What is the greatest reward you have ever received?
May 18- Family Night • What reward is given to those who seek God first?
Come together, get the
summer calendar and have Luke 14:15-23
a good time! • One of Satan’s greatest weapons is getting people to make excuses!
What three excuses did people make in this parable for not following
God?
• We must have a daily relationship with God in order to keep Him first!
Have you ever made excuses for not obeying God?
• What does God think of us when we make excuses?
Matthew 19:16-22
• What question did this man ask Jesus? Had this man kept the com-
mandments that Jesus listed?
• What was more important to this man, God or money?
• What is the most important thing in your life?
Weekly Challenge:
We must read God’s Word daily in order to put Him first in our lives. This
week read through the book of Philippians (one chapter each day), and
write down one question over each chapter!
Reading Guide
Ezekiel 1-3 Ezekiel 4-6 Ezekiel 7-9 Ezekiel 10-12 Ezekiel 13-15 Ezekiel 16 Eze. 17-19
Hebrews 9 Heb.10:1-23 Heb.10:24-39 Heb.11:1-19 Heb.11:20-40 Hebrews 12 Hebrews 13

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g r o u p “...a time to be silent and a time to speak...” -Eccl. 3:7
Vol. 2 No. 6 May 18, 2008
On The Website Tongue Tied

Ok, I guess I need to be a As a youth minister and bible teacher, I have one Bible verse that
little clearer... the youth haunts me the most. It makes me think a lot about what I say. It also
section of the website is causes me to think if I’ve chosen the right field of work!
currently in transition. If
you have an interest in “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, be-
contributing to the website, cause you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all
please contact me via email stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a
sparquay@gmail.com. perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. “ -James 3:1-2
It will be a while before I can I really begin to think about what I’ve said throughout the day. Some-
complete the website, as I times, I may think those monks who take a vow of silence for 40 days may
have several other projects have something there. And yet total silence isn’t the total answer either.
that need to get done first. Although, we would all do well to strive to listen more and speak less.
Thanks for your patience! Imagine the things you could learn about people if you stop to just
listen to what they’re saying, instead of running through your head trying
You can still access our old to come up with a response to the first sentence spoken by the person.
pictures. Just go to the web- Think about the people who truly listen to you and what you have to say?
site address www.rosehill- How much more do they mean to you just because they stop to listen?!?
church.com/youth and click Try to be the same blessing to others.
on the link for pictures. And I’m not even just talking about our conversations with people,
what about our conversations with God? How much of our time with God
is spent talking to God, versus listening for God’s answer to prayers in
the quiet solo times. Many might reply to that last statement with “God
doesn’t speak to us today though.” Here I may volley back the question,
“Have you ever stopped to listen to Him?”
This week really challenge yourselves to study out more about what
the Bible says about idle words and how the fool behaves. Also really
think and reflect about each word you say, write, type, text to someone.
How much of what you’ve said in your life was necessary? How much of it
was a self-justification of some form? Whether it was giving an excuse for
a shortcoming or justifying your actions with an onlooker. How much of
what you said this week was for the glory of God?
It’s in that last question that may reveal what we’re truly seeking
instead of the Kingdom of God. What is it you seek to praise about to
others? Is it yourself, a videogame, or even a good book? Then ask your-
selves how many missed opportunities have we had to share the gospel
of Christ.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

May 18- Family Night A Wise Family
Come together, get the Purpose:
summer calendar and have To read and discover how to build our lives on the foundation of Christ.
a good time!
May 25- Senior Slideshow Bible Verses:
After evening Services stick Matthew 7:24-27; James 3:13-18
around to see a slideshow
honouring our seniors Family Discussion:
and for cake and punch. Matthew 7:24-27
If you’d like to donate to a • In this story Jesus describes two different men. Who were the two men
Money Tree to be divided that Jesus talked about in these verses?
up among the graduates • What did these two men have in common? What was different about
see me! the way they built their houses?
• Both of these houses were hit by a severe storm. What happened to
May 31- 5th-8th Devo @
the two houses? Why did one house stand strong while the other one
The Keith’s!
crashed?
More details to be an-
• Everybody is going to face storms (struggles) in their lives! Share a
nounced soon.
struggle you are currently facing at work or school. How can we build
June 1- VBS Bon Voyage our house (life) so that it survives the storms we face?
Party!
Come help the young one James 3:13-18
register for our next VBS. • James describes two different types of wisdom in these verses. One
June 3-7- VBS Work Week that is of God and one that is of the ____________.
Come to help us put to- • How is the wisdom of the devil described? (vs. 14)
gether another great VBS • Selfishness is a major weapon of the devil. Describe a time in your life
for the young ones! when you’ve been tempted with selfishness.
June 9-13- Seaside with • List the different characteristics of Godly wisdom (vs. 17)
the Savior VBS • We prove who we are by how we act! Describe how we can prove our
Make plans to help vol- wisdom in the eyes of God.
unteer for this ministry to
young people. Weekly Challenge:
Write out the characteristics of Godly wisdom found in verse 17 on dif-
ferent sheets of paper. Place the papers around the house for the fam-
ily to see throughout the week. Use these as reminders of how we can
build our lives on the foundation of Christ!
Reading Guide
Ezekiel 20,21 Ezekiel 22,23 Ezekiel 24-26 Ezekiel 27,28 Ezekiel 29-31 Ezekiel 32,33 Ezekiel 34,35
James 1 James 2 James 3 James 4 James 5 1 Peter 1 1 Peter 2

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g r o u p “Breaking the Comfort Zone”
Vol. 2 No. 7 May 25, 2008
On The Website Uncomfortable

Once I finish all these other This week I drove by a man with a cardboard sign several times that
urgent projects (things that read something along the lines of “Will work for Food”. I’d like to tell you
demand to be done first), of the wonderful ways that I stopped to help that man, but instead I came
then I will start working on up with lots of excuses. I had several days and opportunities to help him,
the website once again. but I just didn’t. My self said, “I don’t have any work for him to do. I don’t
Make sure the you play a have a place for him to stay. This month is tight for us anyways. Somebody
part in the build! Email me else more able to help him will stop. What if he wants to hurt me or my
with your ideas (or Facebook family if I bring him home for a meal? You just can’t be too careful these
message me, etc)! days!”
Make no mistake, I don’t mean for you to endanger yourself or put
Featured Pic yourself in a compromising situation. Especially if you are by yourself. I
only write this to maybe invoke love for the least of these.
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers of mine, you did for me.” -Matthew 25:40
If you turn to the cited scripture, you’ll see this quote is embedding in
the Jesus’ teaching about the difference between sheep and goats (not
actual animals, just spiritually speaking). This verse, kind of scares me.
Escpecially, in light of the fact that I’m not currently doing much for the
“least of these”.
I’ve been reading this book called “Irresistible Revolution” by Shane
Claiborne. He essentially shares a section of his life as he’s trying to live
his life accordingly to how Christ has called him out to “carry the cross”. He
befriends and helps the homeless of Philadelphia, goes out to India and
lives among a leper colony and cares for their wounds... and the experi-
ences deepen his life immensely.
As I’ve been reading this book, I can’t help but question my own
life and figure out what things I should be doing here to reach out to
Johnny about to scarf down on
the hurting and destitute. Sure, I could give money or donate food and
some watermelon at the last
clothes to an organization and say I’ve done my part. But Christ was
devo.
among the people.
I’ve been praying a lot about this, and I hope that you will also consid-
er ways that we can really glorify God by serving our community. How will
the gospel be heard if we are not preaching it with our lives? Let us not be
content with being comfortable where we are, but strive continually to-
wards the goal of becoming more and more like Christ. This means, denial
of self, submission to others in service to those who so desperately need
to experience the grace of God. Have you ever thought about your bless-
ings from God as opportunities to bless others instead of possessions?
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
May 25- Senior Slideshow Building Our Faith
After evening Services stick Purpose:
around to see a slideshow To read and discover how to build our faith as individuals.
honouring our seniors
and for cake and punch. Bible Verses
If you’d like to donate to a
Romans 10:17; James 2:14-26; Matthew 8:5-13
Money Tree to be divided
up among the graduates
see me! Family Discussion:
Romans 10:17
May 30- Lock-In!
• What are some things that are required to build a house?
9 pm to 6 am. Bring $5
to cover food. Also bring • We also need a tool to build our faith as individuals. What is the one
friends and a good attitude. tool we need to use to build our faith?
We’re joining forces with • Reading stories from the Bible about Jesus, Jonah, and other Bible
CVCoC. This is for 7th-12th characters helps us to become stronger Christians! Who is your favorite
grades. person to read about in the Bible?
May 31- 5th-8th Devo @
The Keith’s! James 2:14-16
Meet @ 3pm at the build- • What is your favorite sport, hobby, or interest? How do you get better
ing to caravan. Bring your at these activities?
favorite dessert! • We must also practice our faith. How do we prove we are a faithful
Christian? How did Abraham prove his faith?
June 1- VBS Bon Voyage
• Share some things you can do at home, school, and work to prove your
Party!
faith.
Come help the young one
register for our next VBS.
Matthew 8:5-13
June 3-7- VBS Work Week • Why did the centurion come to Jesus?
Come to help us put to- • What did Jesus say about the centurion’s faith? (vs. 10)
gether another great VBS • Jesus was amazed at this man’s faith! Share a time in your life when
for the young ones! your faith was strong like the centurion’s.
June 9-13- Seaside with • On a scale of 1-10, how strong is your faith right now?
the Savior VBS
Make plans to help vol- Weekly Challenge:
unteer for this ministry to Write down your favorite Bible story, where it is found in the Bible and
young people. how it has impacted your faith. Next week come prepared to share your
answers with the family.
Reading Guide
Ezekiel 36,37 Ezekiel 38,39 Ezekiel 40 Ezekiel 41,42 Ezekiel 43,44 Ezekiel 45,46 Ezekiel 47,48
1 Peter 3 1 Peter 4 1 Peter 5 2 Peter 1 2 Peter 2 2 Peter 3 1 John 1

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g r o u p “Heart of a Servant”
Vol. 2 No. 8 June 1, 2008
On The Website Hidden Service

Once I finish all these other I recently read a line from the book “Celebration of Discipline” that fol-
urgent projects (things that lows...
demand to be done first), “It is one thing to act like a servant; it is quite entirely another thing to
then I will start working on be a Servant.”
the website once again. That really got me thinking about how we sometimes act like servants
Make sure the you play a rather than actually being a servant in our daily lives. The difference is an
part in the build! Email me attitude that certainly takes time to develop. The willingness to do the
with your ideas (or Facebook small acts of service that may go unnoticed is a good definition of what it
message me, etc)! means to be a servant.
Here I will mention another one of my shortcomings... I like to be
acknowledged for the things that I do (this is not fishing for compliments,
it’s actually a request for the opposite [but not criticism either!]). Jesus en-
courages us though to take on another type of attitude in our service for
others though. There’s this idea that we should do things in secret. To not
announce to the world everytime we do some good to others. This goes
against everything our fleshly bodies desire. We all desire to be recog-
nized for the good we do in the world, right?
The works of service God has prepared for us to do may not be to feed
the starving world, but maybe to consistently help others in the small
ways everyday. You may receive thanks for your works of service, but then
again it may go unnoticed.
I can think of one way that people here at church serve every week
and I’m sure they receive no thanks for the service that they do. Just
about every week we have a potluck meal for our groups and visitors.
That means every week there are some who prepare tastey meals. Every
week there are those who in small ways help others by serving drinks.
Every week there are those that stay behind to help clean up, and take
out the trash. Every week there are people doing small acts of service and
these people probably never think twice to do it. That is because they
have developed a servant’s heart.
There are other things that we can do everyday that God gives us the
opportunity to do. This week is VBS Work Week. We have lots of things to
cut out and prepare for the teachers and creating decorations for the fol-
lowing week. Think about things around the house that can be done and
would be a great service to your family. Think about things that can be
done in your neighborhood. Think about things that you can do for your
friends (and as Christ would have us do... even for our enemies). Love one
another!
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
June 1- VBS Bon Voyage A Saving Family
Party! Purpose:
Come help the young one To read and discover how our family can reach out to our friends.
register for our next VBS.
June 2-6- VBS Work Week Bible Verses
Come to help us put to- Matthew 13:1-9; Matthew 13:18-23; Matthew 28:18-20
gether another great VBS
for the young ones! Family Discussion:
Matthew 13:1-9
June 4 Eat Out @
• Jesus often taught using stories and parables. What is your favorite
Peachtree Mall
story of Jesus?
Come hang out before class
• What story did Jesus use to teach the importance of sharing the gospel
on Wednesday Night!
in Matthew 13?
June 9-13- Seaside with • How many different types of soil are mentioned in this parable? Did the
the Savior VBS farmer select where he was going to plant seeds or did he sow the seeds
Make plans to help vol- everywhere?
unteer for this ministry to
young people. Matthew 13:18-23
June 18 Eat Out @ TBA • In these verses, Jesus explains the parable of the sower. Out of the four
Make suggestions to en- types of soils, how many were good?
sure we eat at your favorite • What is our responsibility as Christians? What are some things we can
places. do as a family to reach out to our friends and neighbors?
June 23-26 Columbus • Satan uses lack of understanding of God’s Word, persecution, and
Outreach the worries of life to prevent God’s Word from growing in the hearts of
Serve the community of people. Which one of these obstacles is Satan trying to use against you
Columbus and look for op- to prevent you from sharing God’s Word with others?
portunities to bring Glory to
God. Matthew 28:18-20
• What instructions did Jesus leave His apostles? Do these commands
apply to us today?
Weekly Challenge:
Write down the name of one friend you are trying to reach with the gos-
pel. Each day meet as a family and pray for these individuals.
Reading Guide
In a couple of weeks, we’ll start the schedule from the beginning again. If you’ve not started, it would be
the perfect time to start! But then again, why wait a couple of weeks? Start the habit now!
Daniel 1,2 Daniel 3,4 Daniel 5,6 Daniel 7,8 Daniel 9,10 Daniel 11,12 Hosea 1-4
1 John 2 1 John 3 1 John 4 1 John 5 2 John 3 John Jude

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g r o u p “Happy Father’s Day”
Vol. 2 No. 9 June 15, 2008
On The Website Like a Child

Once I finish all these other Being a father has really changed my perspective on things. I mean, I
urgent projects (things that know people have told me “you’ll understand when you’re a father”, but
demand to be done first), there a few things that I’ve come to understand that maybe they didn’t
then I will start working on mean by that phrase. Specifically, God’s relationship to us as a father. I
the website once again. mean I understood things from the child to father perspective, but to
Make sure the you play a see it from the other side is really eye opening. I hope that I can explain
part in the build! Email me myself in a way that you might understand it prematurely (before you
with your ideas (or Facebook become fathers and mothers yourself ).
message me, etc)! When it comes to God’s will for us as His children, I’ve had a few
revelations about that from the fatherly perspective... and as much as my
finite mind can concieve, I believe it’s pretty close to God’s mindset. Many
of you probably are starting to think about major life decisions. Some may
hesitate making a decisions to do one thing or another in life, because
you wonder what God’s will is for your life.
Josiah is still quite young, and probably hasn’t thought about what ac-
tivities he’ll want to participate in when he is older. I think about how he’ll
grow up and what interests he’ll have. Will he get into soccer? Football?
Baseball? Will he become a bit of a geek like me? Truly, it doesn’t matter
to me what he does. As long as he uses his talents, gifts and abilities to
do what he would enjoy doing. I will gladly watch him catch a baseball
as much as I would proudly hear him play the cello. As long as he uses his
talents and gets joy from what he does.
I think God shares that same vision for us. Do whatever brings you
joy, and either use the natural talents you have or develop new ones you
desire. I know the following parable of the talents refers to money, but
considering what God has invested in us (His Holy Spirit, 2 Cor. 5:5), I think
it still applies in this case. It’s just convenient that He called the currency
talents.
“To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to
another one talent, each according to his ability.” -Matt. 25:15
“For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abun-
dance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.”
-Matt. 25:29
You’ve heard the expression, if you don’t use it you’ll lose it? Sounds
like the same rule applies here.
Although there is an exception to this rule. If you are using your gifts
in disobedience... than that would fall outside of God’s will. So use what
God has given you to glorify Him, and He will bless you with even more!
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
June 16- Monday Night Keeping Our Focus
Study
Meet at the Sparks house Purpose:
for sword sharpening. We’ll To read and discover how we can keep our family focused on Christ.
be studying Old Testament
prophesies, but feel free to Bible Verses:
bring up other topics we Matthew 14:22-31; Hebrews 12:1-2
might deviate on. Bring
your Bibles! Family Discussion:
June 18 Eat Out @ TBA Matthew 14:22-31
Make suggestions to en- • What is the most amazing thing you have ever seen? What miracle did
sure we eat at your favorite the apostles witness here in these verses?
places. • How would you react to someone walking on water? How did the
apostles react?
June 19- Fun Day!
• What words did Jesus share with the apostles? Which apostle had the
Our first fun day of the sum-
courage to get out of the boat?
mer! Meet @ Britt David
• What caused Peter to sink? Peter’s experience of walking on the water
Park for a picnic and Ulti-
came to an abrupt end when he lost his focus.
mate Frisbee, 12:00pm.
• We must be aware of possible distractions that cause us to lose our
June 23-26 Columbus focus. What are some things in our lives that may cause us to sink?
Outreach
Serve the community of Hebrews 12:1-2
Columbus and look for op- • We are running a race to get to heaven! What are some obstacles that
portunities to bring Glory to may prevent us from finishing the race?
God. • How can we overcome these obstacles? We must keep our eyes fo-
June 27- Six Flags Over cused on Jesus, and we will reach our destination!
Georgia Church of Christ • What are some things we can do to keep our eyes on Jesus at school
Day and at work?
Sponsored by Faulkner Uni-
versity, the cost is only $38 Weekly Challenge:
and includes free parking, Have each family member write down Hebrews 12:1-2 on an index card.
all-you-can-eat lunch, snack Keep the card with you throughout the week, and when you face a
and entertainment, and temptation pull out the card and read it for strength.
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Reading Guide
Hosea 5-8 Hosea 9-11 Hosea 12-14 Joel Amos 1-3 Amos 4-6 Amos 7-9
Revelation 1 Rev. 2 Rev. 3 Rev. 4 Rev. 5 Rev. 6 Rev. 7

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g r o u p “Remaining in Christ”
Vol. 2 No. 10 June 22, 2008
On The Website Abide with Me

Once I finish all these other I’ve been reading another book (I’m in the middle of five right now)...
urgent projects (things that it’s called “With Christ in the School of Prayer” by Andrew Murray. I don’t
demand to be done first), think I’ve mentioned this book in my articles yet, but I read something
then I will start working on today that really got me thinking.
the website once again. “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you
Make sure the you play a wish, and it will be done for you.” -John 15:7 (NRSV)
part in the build! Email me The word for abide in my greek dictionary is defined as “to stay, re-
with your ideas (or Facebook main, live, dwell, abide; to be in a state that begins and continues, yet may
message me, etc)! or may not end or stop. “To abide in Christ” is to follow his example of a
life obedient to the will of God”.
Jesus is saying quite a bit in this verse. He’s giving us a promise that he
will give us anything we ask for in prayer. That’s a big promise! But there’s
also a big condition on that statement as well. “If we dwell in Him.” You
don’t live in a hotel because you’re only there a few days. The same is true
in our life. If we’re not obeying Christ everyday of the week, we are not
living in Him”
To quote a few lines from the aforementioned book...
“How many prayers bring no answer? The cause must be either that
we do not fulfill the condition, or God does not fulfill the promise.” (pg.
153). He goes on to say that since we’re not comfortable with either of
those answers we slap the “if it’s God’s Will” onto our prayers as an excuse
without digging deeper into the problem. Since God is always faithful to
His promises, the only other conclusion is we are not fulfilling the condi-
tion. We’re not really dwelling in Christ if we aren’t willing to give him ALL
of our life.
If this makes you uncomfortable... know that it makes me uncomfort-
able too. It means that sometimes our prayers resemble more of what
James is combating against when he says...
“You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to
spend what you get on your pleasures.” -James 4:3
Let us all strive to live in Christ more on a daily basis, rather than only
when it’s convenient, or when it’s time for Church. Maybe we should use
our prayers as a gauge whether we’re actually dwelling in Christ. If our
prayers are answered, that would be a positive indication that we are
indeed living in Christ. If it seems that our prayers go unheard, maybe it’s
time to evaluate ourselves and the life we live. Why is it whenever some-
thing isn’t going right, we always look to blame someone or something
else? Let us align our will with God’s.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
June 23-26 Columbus A Humble Home
Outreach Purpose:
Serve the community of To read and discover the importance of living a humble life.
Columbus and look for op-
portunities to bring Glory Bible Verses
to God. Matthew 5:3; Matthew 18:1-6; Philippians 2:5-11
June 27- Six Flags Over
Georgia Church of Christ Family Discussion:
Day Matthew 5:3
Sponsored by Faulkner Uni- • Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by teaching His followers the
versity, the cost is only $38 importance of being humble. Why would Jesus start His sermon on the
and includes free parking, subject of humility? What does it mean to be humble?
all-you-can-eat lunch, snack • Jesus describes the reward for those who live in a humble life. What will
and entertainment, and the humble person receive from God?
even a bounce back pass!
Get your money to me by Matthew 18:1-6
June 22nd. • What are the apostles arguing over in these verses?
• Describe the attitudes of the apostles. Would you like to be around
June 29- Collective Devo
someone who is always concerned about self?
After Sunday Night Services,
• Jesus often uses illustrations and examples to teach His apostles. What
meet at the Carnes. More
example of humility does Jesus present before His apostles?
details to follow.
• List some characteristics of children that everyone needs to imitate.
June 30- Monday Night
Study Philippians 2:5-11
At the Sparks house. Bring • Jesus provides the ultimate example of how we should live our lives.
your Bible and get ready to How did Jesus model humility for everyone?
study some of Jesus’ teach- • What reward did Jesus receive from God for humbling Himself to death
ings. on a cross?
July 2- Eat Out @ Hibachi • Besides Jesus, who is the most humble person you know?
Express • Would your friends/family describe you as a humble person?
July 6-12- Junior Week @
Weekly Challenge:
Palmetto Bible Camp
Praying for others is a way to practice humility. This week get together as
July 12-19- Senior Week @ a family and pray for those listed in our church bulletin.
Palmetto Bible Camp
Reading Guide
Obadiah Jonah Micah 1-3 Micah 4,5 Micah 6,7 Nahum Habakkuk
Rev. 8 Rev. 9 Rev. 10 Rev. 11 Rev. 12 Rev. 13 Rev. 14

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Vol. 2 No. 11 June 29, 2008
On The Website Thank You!

Once I finish all these other This past week we spent three days working with Habitat for Human-
urgent projects (things that ity. We painted the insides of two houses. The work was not easy because
demand to be done first), of the heat and humidity. The houses didn’t have power and therefore
then I will start working on there was no air conditioning. So we worked in conditions that became
the website once again. hotter than it was outside, until a soothing breeze would blow through
Make sure the you play a doors and windows of the house.
part in the build! Email me I would like to thank all those who came out to help: Chris, Louise,
with your ideas (or Facebook Matthew and Lance Ramsey, Kassi O’Neil, Sarah Grigg, TJ Crump, Travis
message me, etc)! Heller, Maurice (sorry I don’t remember your first name!), David and Ja-
nine Spiece, and Travis Lau.
I could brag on each of these people for their hard work, patience,
endurance, encouragement and how each of them were a blessing in just
their presence.
Diaz, the construction manager of the site, was very appreciative of
our groups help. He said, “You guys were the best group I’ve ever had. You
were hard workers and got a lot done!” Turning to another Habitat for
Humanity administrator, he said, “If this group comes again, I want them
to work with me.” That last comment showed the sincerity of his first com-
ment. This is really a big compliment to you, your hard work and example.
This was an opportunity to show an example of Christ to the com-
munity. There were some there, forced to be there to serve community
service hours, whether for school or for a court sentence. Your willingness
to volunteer, and even the way you conducted the work with joy, spoke
volumes about who we are as Christians.
“...If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so
that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the
glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” -1 Peter 4:11
Starting in September, Habitat for Humanity is asking several churches
to help them build two more homes in just twelve days! These days will
be on 6 consecutive weekends (Friday and Saturday). I hope you might
consider doing this again. We could even volunteer our time before the
summer ends.
After washing the disciples feet, Jesus said in John 13:15-17,
“I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for
you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is
a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know
these things, you will be blessed if you do them.”
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

June 29- Collective Devo A Talented Family
After Sunday Night Ser- Purpose:
vices, meet at the Carnes. To read and discover the importance of using our abilities for God’s
More details to follow. Kingdom.
June 30- Monday Night
Study Bible Verses
At the Sparks house. Bring Matthew 25:14-30
your Bible and get ready to
study some of Jesus’ teach- Family Discussion:
ings. • How did Jesus teach His disciples the importance of using their abili-
ties? What did the man in this story do before leaving on his journey?
July 2- Eat Out @ Chik-Fil-
How many slaves did he entrust the talents to?
A on Bradley Parkway
• What did the first slave do with his five talents? What did the second
Meet at 5:30pm so we can
slave do with his two talents? When their master returned these two
have some time to fellow-
were given rewards. What reward did they receive? Why were these two
ship with one another. If
slaves rewarded?
you arrive late than we
• What did the third slave do with his one talent? What punishment did
don’t get as much time with
he receive? Why was he punished?
you.
• List three important lessons we can learn from this parable.
July 7-Monday Night o We are all blessed with talents from God.
Study o We are all blessed with different talents from God.
At the Sparks house. o God expects everyone to fully use his or her talents
July 10- Fun Day • List some abilities that God has given you that you are currently using
Game day @ the Building for God.
at 1pm. Bring cards or your • What are some abilities God has blessed you with that you are not us-
favorite board game. ing for God? How can we develop our talents for God?
Palmetto Bible Camp Weekly Challenge:
On a sheet of paper write down three talents that God has given you.
July 12-19- Senior Week @
Next to each talent write down two ways that you can use that talent for
Palmetto Bible Camp
God. Share your answers with your family. This week put your abilities to
work for God!
Reading Guide
Next week we will start the year over again. If you’ve followed along, reflect back on what you’ve gained
from your readings. Hope you will read through again and gain more understanding of God’s word. It’s
okay to read this book over and over. You probably do that with other books. Why not the Bible?
Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah 1-3 Zech. 4-6 Zech. 7-9 Zech. 10-12 Zech. 13,14
Rev. 15 Rev. 16 Rev. 17 Rev. 18 Rev. 19 Rev. 20 Rev. 21

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Vol. 2 No. 12 July 6, 2008
On The Website Worship

Once I finish all these other “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,
urgent projects (things that let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and
demand to be done first), awe, for our ‘God is a consuming fire.’” -Heb. 12:28, 29
then I will start working on I was reading through Revelations and came across tons of verses
the website once again. about elders, and angels praising God over and over again. I began to
Make sure the you play a think about my own worship and whether my worship reflected how
part in the build! Email me thankful I was for the salvation I had recieved.
with your ideas (or Facebook Maybe we all need to spend some time reflecting on our worship and
message me, etc)! focusing more on it. But first we must realize that worship does not just
happen on Sunday Morning, Evening and Wednesday Night. That’s some-
thing called bracketing, where the opening prayer is the “start of worship”
and the closing prayer is the “end of worship”. Worship of God doesn’t end
there though. It extends into our whole life, if we let it. Sometimes we try
to compartmentalize God... where we go to him two times a week. But
God seeks to live and dwell in us daily, and not just for 15 minutes in the
morning but the whole day!
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your
bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual
act of worship.” -Rom. 12:1
The above verse says living sacrifices. Sometimes we have a hard time
walking into Sunday morning class without looking like Zombies. Some-
times this is just from not getting enough sleep the night before. How are
we expected to be prepared for worshipping God at this time if our brain
isn’t even engaged. Get some sleep the night before, treat Saturday night
as if it was a school night.
Speaking of minds, sometimes our minds are thinking about so many
things during worship that worship never really happens. We’re thinking
about what we’ll have for lunch, how we’ll spend the afternoon, or how
that person over there is singing way off key. Try to focus on the words of
songs and think about what you’re singing to God.
We may spend a long time getting ready, and thinking about what
we’re going to wear to church. How much time do spend preparing your
heart and mind for worship?
I can sometimes be guilty of all this, too. That’s how I know what to
write! But I think change is necessary. How reverent are we to God? Have
we forgotten who we’re worshipping? If we can’t even bring our minds to
worship God on a Sunday morning, how can we worship him throughout
the week?
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
July 7-Monday Night Friendship
Study Purpose:
At the Sparks house. Bring To read and discover how to be a devoted, committed friend.
your Bibles.
July 10- Fun Day Bible Verses:
@ 8am-12pm- Matthew 26:47-50; Matthew 26:69-75; John 15:12-15
Help at Brown Bag. Meet at
the Building at 7:30am and Family Discussion:
we can carpool down there. Matthew 26:47-50
@ 1pm-Game day @ the • Who, besides Jesus, is your best friend? Why do you consider this per-
Building . Bring cards or son to be your best friend?
your favorite board game. • List some qualities we want our friends to have.
• The twelve apostles were very close friends to Jesus. Sadly, many of
Jesus’ closest friends turned their backs on Him. Who betrays Jesus in
Palmetto Bible Camp
these verses? What does Judas get in exchange for betraying Christ (See
July 12-19- Senior Week @ Matthew 26:14-16)
Palmetto Bible Camp • What words did Jesus say to Judas as He was being betrayed? Why did
Meet at the Building @ Christ call Judas His friend?
8:30am. Parents and kids Hebrews 12:1-2
going to camp, meet this • The nightmare for Jesus didn’t end with Judas’ betrayal. What friend of
Sunday after morning ser- Jesus denied Him in these verses?
vices. • What are some lessons we can learn from Judas and Peter about friend-
ship? What can we learn from Jesus about being a friend?
• List some things you need to do to be a better friend.
John 15:12-15
• How do we prove we are a good friend? What is the ultimate test of a
friendship?
• The best friend we will ever have is Jesus Christ. He gave His life for us
to prove His love and friendship for us. How can we prove our friendship
to Jesus?
• On a scale of 1-10, how good of a friend are you right now to other
people and most importantly to Jesus?
Weekly Challenge: Have each family member list one person whom
they don’t know real well that they would like to get to know better and
discuss ways to be a be a friend to Jesus by being a friend to others.
Reading Guide
Wow, if you managed to keep up with this daily reading schedule for the whole year... that is awesome. I
hope that you’ll start over and read it again. If you are behind that’s okay, just keep reading! If you don’t
feel you can read this much, try reading just a chapter a day. You’ll still learn a lot from it each day.
Malachi Genesis 1,2 Genesis 3-5 Genesis 6-8 Genesis 9-11 Genesis 12-14 Genesis 15-17
Rev. 22 Matthew 1 Matthew 2 Matthew 3 Matthew 4 Matt. 5:1-26 Matt. 5:27-48

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Vol. 2 No. 13 July 27, 2008
On The Website Image of Christ

Been thinking a lot about In the Beggining when God had created Adam and Eve (read man-
how to organize the kind), he created them in His own image. The same hold true today as the
website. If you have any body of Christ is representing Christ to the world. Our life is supposed to
input, please email me, be a witness to others.
sparquay@gmail.com.
If someone were to watch your everyday actions throughout the
Featured Picture week... what kind of person would they see? Would they see a Christian
whose beliefs actually make a difference in the way you live your life? Or
would they see that your faith really doesn’t make any difference in the
way that you live.
It’s especially hurtful, if we’re condemning the world of sin, and yet we
are continuing in the very sins that we’ve condemned.
I’m currently reading a book called “Unchristian”. It describes the

opinions of 16-29 year olds who are outside of the church and what they
really think about Christianity. In it 85% would describe Christians as be-
ing hypocritical. Only 15% would say that the lifestyles of Christians was
different from the norm. That says a lot about how they percieve us. You
might write this of as an unfair judgement, but the truth is, there’s a rea-
son they believe this way.
To get an idea of how “different” Christians are compared to the world.

Kyle is genuinely shocked! He
26% of those who claim to be Christians admit to using profanity in public
must have run into Ben Thur-
compared to 38% of Non-Christians. That’s not much of a difference.
ston.
Do your friends know that you are a Christian? If not, could they tell
that you were a Christian by the way you conduct your life at school, or
work? Would they be surprised to find out that you actually were a Chris-
tian?
Unfortunately, this perspective of Christians has had an effect on how

effective we can be at reaching non-Christians. Why should they become
a Christian if they see no difference in our lives? Make a difference.
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the

gospel of Christ.” -Phil. 1:27
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

July 31- Fun Day Taking a Stand
Pool party at the Spiece’s. Purpose: To read and discover how we as a family can stand strong for
Modest swimsuits please. Christ!
Aug 4- Monday Night
Study Bible Verses:
Bring your Bibles to the Matthew 27:55-56; Matthew 27:22-26
Sparks house for discussion
and study. We’ll be taking a Family Discussion:
look at Eschatology (study After being betrayed by Judas, Jesus was arrested.
of the end times). What did Jesus’ disciples do after He was arrested?
Aug 5- Fun Day Why do you think the disciples ran away?
If you were in the shoes of the disciples, what would you have done?
Aug 11- Back to School Jesus eventually appeared before Pilate. Did Pilate find anything that
Jesus had done wrong?
What did Pilate want to do with Jesus?
Pilate was in a position to release Jesus.
Why didn’t he release Him?
What did Pilate do instead of releasing Jesus?
If you were in the shoes of Pilate, what would you have done with
Christ?
Everyday we have the same dilemma that the disciples and Pilate faced.
We have opportunities to either stand up for Christ or run away from
Christ.
Are you standing up for Christ in your daily life? At school? At work?
Is it always easy to stand up for Christ? List some times when it is a strug-
gle to stand up for Christ. List some things this family can do to help you
stand strong for Christ.
Weekly Challenge:
On a piece of paper, write down a situation you have been in when you
took a stand for Christ. Have each family member share their answers
with the family.
Reading Guide
Genesis 18,19 Genesis 20-22 Genesis 23,24 Genesis 25,26 Genesis 27,28 Genesis 29,30 Genesis 31,32
Matthew 6 Matthew 7 Matthew 8 Matt. 9:1-17 Matt. 9:18-38 Matt. 10:1-23 Matt. 10:24-42

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g r o u p “Have you forgotten where Home is?”
Vol. 2 No. 14 Aug 3, 2008
On The Website Home

Been thinking a lot about I was thinking about the song that goes...
how to organize the “This world is not my home, I’m just passing through.
website. If you have any My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.
input, please email me, The angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
sparquay@gmail.com. And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore. “
Featured Picture Peter says...

“Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to ab-
stain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.” - 1Pet. 2:11
Paul says
“Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are
at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by
sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body
and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether
we are at home in the body or away from it.” -2Cor. 5:6-9
Sometimes I think we forget where our home truly is and we get

caught up with many of the temporary things of this world. There’s lots of
great things in the world (and bad things), but they all could be consid-
ered bad if they take our attention away from seeking first the kingdom of
God.
This afternoon or whenever you can make time to think, take the time
Imagine... Kristin has to wake
to analyze your thoughts. Ask yourself these questions...
up to that every morning.
“Good Morning!”... Scary. • Is there anything in this world that I just can’t live without?
My apologies to Tyler Bone and • Is there something other than God that constantly occupies my
Kyle Currington for mixing mind?
up their names in last weeks
newsletter. • What does it take for me to be happy?
I hope that you will pray to God to reveal what those answers truly are,
and not just the answers you think describe you. It’s amazing how we can
decieve ourselves into thinking we don’t have a problem, but many of us
have forgotten where our true home lies at times. Pray that God will show
you have to live a life determined on living for the Kingdom.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Aug 4- Monday Night Profiting From Trials
Study OBJECTIVE: To understand how to profit from trials and temptations.
Bring your Bibles to the Feasting on the Word:
Sparks house for discussion James 1:2-18; Phil. 4:11-13; 1 Timothy 6:8-11; & 6:17-19; Romans 8:28;
and study. We’ll be taking a 2 Corinthians 4:17
look at Eschatology (study Family Discussion:
of the end times). What does James say our attitude should be when we fall into various
Aug 5- Fun Day trials and temptations? Is this the way we naturally want to react?
What is being tested when we go through trials? What does this testing
produce? How does God promise to provide for us when patience has
Aug 11- Back to School been perfected? (James 1:3-4)
What are we to ask for in faith? How would doubting show we did not
Aug 16- 5th-8th grade have faith? What does James 1:6 say we are like if we doubt God’s prom-
devo- hosted by the David- ises?
sons. What will we receive when we doubt? How does that compare to the
one who endures temptation? (James 1:12) What is endurance and how
does patience help one to endure?
“The pursuits of man” can cause us to be tempted to focus on ourselves
rather than God. See 1 Tim. 6:8-11, 1 Tim. 6:17-19, & Phil. 4:11-13, then
discuss James 1:9-10.
What verses indicate that our temptations are only temporary?
Jesus told His disciples to expect tribulations in John 14:27 and John
16:33.
Why did He say Christians should still have peace? Read about the peace
that passes understanding mentioned in Phil. 4:4-8.
Does God tempt anyone to do evil? How would this be inconsistent with
the character of God? (James 1:16-18)
Explain how a temptation finally becomes sin and what the result of
sin is. Who is responsible for allowing it to grow into something that is
condemned by God? (James 1:13-15)
Challenge:
When trials come, remember to count it as joy. God can use them for our
good. (Rom. 8:28 & 2 Cor. 4:17) By trusting in Jesus, we can have peace!
Reading Guide
Genesis 33-35 Genesis 36,37 Genesis 38-40 Genesis 41 Genesis 42,43 Genesis 44,45 Genesis 46-48
Matthew 11 Matt. 12:1-21 Matt. 12:22-50 Matt.13:1-32 Matt. 13:33-58 Matt. 14:1-21 Matt. 14:22-36

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g r o u p “Another Year, Another Grade.”
Vol. 2 No. 15 Aug 10, 2008
On The Website School

Been thinking a lot about Seems like the recent conversations I’ve been having with people
how to organize the has been about School and the classes they are taking and since school
website. If you have any officially starts for Muscogee Co. (sorry, for not knowing what days they
input, please email me, start in Harris Co. and Alabama) tomorrow... I thought I would theme my
sparquay@gmail.com. article with the occasion.
I don’t know about you guys, but when I was going to school... I re-
greted leaving the Summer Break behind and longed for the next break
to come quickly. Maybe I didn’t have the correct attitude about the whole
thing. I didn’t look at it from the perspective that maybe God would have
liked me to have.
School is an opportunity to learn stuff. That stuff might even be a
testimony to the stuff of God. (Insert Truth for the word stuff ). I remem-
ber taking physics and having a athiestic teacher (he still is), but learning
all these really cool equations that allowed you to actually predict the
path, velocity, forces, etc... of obects. And in each of these equations was
a constant. You had to have that constant to figure out the force of grav-
ity between two masses, or to find at what rate a cat accelerated from a
certain height, how long it took to hit the ground and at what speed it hit
the ground (my physics teacher like to use “Fluffy the Cat” in all his test
questions and examples. It definitely kept things interesting.) To me that
constant was a truth put in place by God. Inspite of my athiestic teacher,
I found an evidence of God in that class. If that constant wasn’t there...
what would the world look like? Would anything exist even if there wasn’t
gravitational pull, magnetic forces, and the mysterious “Strong Force” that
holds an Atom’s Nucleus together, the basic building block of all matter?
Paul was also known to use examples from things he didn’t learn from
a Synagogue or a Rabbi. He used greek texts to preach the gospel to the
Cretes, Mars Hill, Lystra, Athens, etc. When he preach to the Gentiles he
was using truths found in the very texts of their own literature (Acts 17:28,
for one example)!
What truths can we learn in school, even from athiestic teachers, that
testify to the truth of the living God. Remember John said “In the begin-
ning was the WORD.” In greek that was Logos, also where we get the word
Logic. If “through him all things were made” doesn’t that mean that every
truth in this world is a testimony of God pointing to himself.
God is everywhere, not just in the church building or at a youth func-
tion. He’s even at your school. Share that with your friends!
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Aug 11- Back to School Doing Is More Than Hearing
My condolences goes out
to those who are going OBJECTIVE: To read and discuss what it means to be doers of the Word,
back to school. I hope you not hearers only.
have a good year, and enjoy
reuniting with classmates Feasting on the Word:
you haven’t seen all sum- James 1: 21-27
mer long!
Family Discussion:
• What does verse 21 say that the Word of God can do for you? As we
Aug 16- 5th-8th grade
receive and accept the Word, what are we commanded to rid ourselves
devo- hosted by the David-
of? Explain what that means.
sons.
• In verse 22, we are challenged to not only hear the Word, but what
else? Explain the warning in that verse, about “deceiving yourselves.”
Aug 23- High School Devo
• What “word picture” does James use to explain being doers of the
Hosted by the Ramseys.
Word, not hearers only? (vs. 23-24)
• Verse 25 gets to the point of this lesson. Read and discuss its meaning.
How can you apply that to your own life?
• Verse 26 shows us one way to apply the command to be a doer of the
Word. What is it? Why do you think that NOT doing this can make your
religion worthless, as the verse says?
• Verse 27 shows us two more ways to apply the command to be a doer
of the Word. What are they?
Think of the people who came into contact with Jesus while he lived on
earth. Some of them were hearers only. Who were the doers? What was
the end result of each of the two types? So, what can we conclude from
that?
Challenge:
What can your family do this week to fulfill the commandment to look
after orphans and widows in their distress? Visit a widow? Take her a
meal or cookies or flowers? Donate items to an orphan’s home? Write
to an orphan’s home to “adopt” a pen pal? What else can you think of?
Remember: Be doers!
Reading Guide
Numbers 5,6 Numbers 7 Num. 8-10 Num. 11-13 Num. 14,15 Num. 16,17 Num. 18-20
Mark 4:1-20 Mark 4:21-41 Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:21-43 Mark 6:1-32 Mark 6:33-56 Mark 7:1-13

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Vol. 2 No. 16 Aug 24, 2008
On The Website Testing

Progress has been made on School has started and inevitably, you’ll have to take several tests.
the new website. The going What do you think the purpose of those test are? Some of it is to see how
is slow though. I’m having to well the teacher presented the material in a understandable way. But
relearn things I’ve forgotten mostly it’s a measurement of how much knowledge you have retained
and learn some new things. from the class. It also provides a goal to attain to, that is... you want to
If you’d like to see the site make a passing or a surpassing grade, so you make the effort to study and
progress, go ahead and visit pay attention during class.
rosehillchurch.com/youth/
index2.html. God also tests us. I’ve been reading through Job recently and if you
If you would like to learn hadn’t read the first 2 chapters of Job, you would’ve have thought much
about website building, I the same way his friends did... that he had commited an awful sin wor-
would encourage you to thy of his peril and God was punishing him. But Job is persistent that he
visit http://w3schools.com/. hasn’t commited any wrong and grieves that his friends only came to
It’s a good way to start ridicule him. In the end God shows up, as a request from Job. And Job got
learning about webpage more than he bargained for!
design.
God allows certain things to happen. They may hurt, and seem like
Featured Picture horrible things to us... but God intends to make us grow. Just like those
school tests make you want to learn the material.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many

kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops persever-
ance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and
complete, not lacking anything.” -James 1:2-4
Okay, so... we’re supposed to be joyful? Joyful when we go through

something like Job did? When life doesn’t go our way? Okay, so joyful
definitely doesn’t mean happy though. Happiness is dependent on situ-
ations, but joy? That’s a totally different element. It’s the ability to look
beyond the present situation and know that at the end of this trial you
will be a stronger, more mature Christian than when the ordeal started.
Joy is also dependent on hope.
So when God test us -that is allow tough things to happen to us- he

This is Ryan... with a crooked
actually does it so that we can become better Christians. He does it for
neck. I think he needs to see a
our best interest. Remember this next time things get difficult in life.
doctor about that.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Sept 3- Eat Out @ Burger The Pitfalls of Personal Favoritism
King on Veterans Pkwy Week # 3
Meet at 5:30pm before
Wednesday Night Classes. OBJECTIVE: To read and discuss what God says about showing favorit-
ism
Sept 5- Girls/Guy’s Night
Out. Feasting on the Word:
The girls will be at the James 2:1-13
Sparks’
The guys will be at the Family Discussion:
Ramsey’s Verse 1 says, “Don’t show favoritism.” Some versions call it “partiality.”
Discuss what that word means.
Sept 17- Eat Out @ Chik- Verses 2-4 give us an example of how someone might show favoritism.
Fil-A on Bradley Pkwy. Give some modern day examples of how people show favoritism to the
Meet at 5:30pm before rich, and not to the poor. What does verse 4 say that people are who
Wednesday Night Classes. show favoritism?
How does verse 5 say that a poor person can be rich? Verse 6 says that
Sept 20- Family Fun Day showing favoritism dishonors (insults) the poor. Put yourself in the place
Come to the 3rd annual of the poor person in the story of verses 2-4. How would you feel?
Family Fun Day! In the rest of verse 6 and also verse 7, what does James point out to his
readers? Does this mean that ALL rich people are bad?
Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat What royal law does James quote in verse 8? What are you doing if you
High School retreat at do NOT love your neighbor as yourself? (vs. 9)
Children’s Harbour. More Verses 10 and 11 explain that breaking only one law is the same as
info coming. breaking the whole law. Read what the Old Law commanded in Leviti-
cus 19:15! The New Law (of Jesus Christ) was demonstrated when Peter
was sent to baptize Cornelius, a Gentile. Read Acts 10:34. Therefore, the
Old Law and the New Law both teach that showing favoritism is wrong!
Read the last sentence of James 2:13 to discover the best way to treat
people.
Challenge:
How can this lesson also apply to racism, handicapped people, over-
weight people, etc.? Discuss some specific things that your family can do
about it?
Reading Guide
Opps, I kind of messed up the days and the scripture... I’ll try to correct it this time.
Exodus 16-18 Exodus 19-21 Exodus 22-24 Exodus 25,26 Exodus 27,28 Exodus 29,30 Exod. 31-33
Matt. 19:16-30 Matt. 20:1-16 Matt. 20:17-34 Matt. 21:1-22 Matt. 21:23-46 Matt. 22:1-22 Matt. 22:23-46

y o u t h
g r o u p “Christ’s Ambassadors”
Vol. 2 No. 17 Aug 31, 2008
On The Website Our Duty

Progress has been made on “So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view view.
the new website. The going Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore,
is slow though. I’m having to if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone
gone, the new has
relearn things I’ve forgotten come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and
and learn some new things. gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world
If you’d like to see the site to himself in Christ
Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has
progress, go ahead and visit committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s
rosehillchurch.com/youth/ ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We im-
ambassadors
index2.html. plore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God
God. God made him who had
If you would like to learn no sin to be sin for usus, so that in him we might become the righteousness
about website building, I of God
God.
would encourage you to As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in
visit http://w3schools.com/. vain.”.” -2 Cor. 5:16-6:1
It’s a good way to start
learning about webpage Reconciling-
design. verb -to win over to friendliness; cause to become amicable: to reconcile
hostile persons
Ambassador-
noun -a diplomatic official of the highest rank, sent by one sovereign
or state to another as its resident representative
I know that I took up a lot of room for the verse and definitions, but I
thought about this verse and there’s a lot to it! Paul writes it better than I
could ever explain it.
I included the definitions of a few keywords (and really there’s more
keywords in there, but I choose two.) and made some phrases bold.
So, I would encourage you to really read the above passage, and focus
on each phrase and meditate on it’s meaning (not the kind of meditating
that is done in eastern religions where you clear your mind of everything;
but the kind where you focus your mind on something profound Phil. 4:8-
9). Take it in with small bites. This is steak, and you don’t swallow steak
whole! You enjoy every little bite and chew it slowly. I encourage you to
do the same with this passage this week. Really dig into it.
The more I read the Bible, the more I discover a deeper understanding
of verses. This comes more from my own personal study than anything
I’ve learned in a class, conference, or sermon. I encourage you to do the
same.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
Sept 12- Girls/Guys Night The Untamable Tongue
Out Week #5
Girls @ Sparks’ House
Bring your favorite snack. OBJECTIVE: To read and discuss the idea of taming the tongue
Guys @ The Ramsey’s
Bring your own meat.
Sept 17- Eat Out @ Chik- James 3:1-12
Fil-A
Sept 26-28 Consume ’08 Family Discussion:
Hosted by the Thomaston James begins the discussion of taming the tongue with a warning in
Rd Church of Christ in Ma- verse 1.
con, Ga. What is the warning? Discuss what it means, in verse 2, that we all
Cost is $25. Food appears to
be included. I need to know “stumble in many things.” How can we “stumble” in what we say?
who wants to go (including James often uses word pictures to illustrate his point. What word picture
adults) by Sunday, the 14th does he use, in verse 3, to describe the power of the tongue?
of Sept. Also, I’m looking for What word picture does he use in verse 4?
a few adults who wouldn’t Verse 5 teaches that even though the tongue is a little part of the body,
mind driving, chaperoning it boasts great things. Then what word picture is used?
and taking care of things How can the tongue corrupt the whole body? Discuss verse 6.
while I’m away that week- Verses 7 and 8 explain that animals can be tamed. What cannot be
end. tamed? It is “full of” what?
This Youth Rally is catered
From verses 9 and 10, explain why it is wrong to use your tongue to
for 7th-12th grade.
bless God and curse men. (Read also 1 John 4:20-21.) In verses 11 and
Oct 10-13 Faulkner Trip 12, James uses three more word pictures to illustrate this point. What are
Columbus Day Weekend they?
Come watch a football
game, and check out the Discuss some ways that your tongue can hurt others. How can it cause
university. Even if you’re not you to sin? What should you do when you have said something you
wanting to go to Faulkner, shouldn’t have said? Name some strategies you can use to keep your
you can always come and tongue from evil.
hangout for a fun weekend.
More details forthcoming. Challenge:
Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat This week, use your tongue for good. Make a list of good things to say.
@Children’s Harbour. Show appreciation to others. Say “please” and “thank you.” Encourage
For High School age. someone who is lonely or sick. Sing praises to God. Pray. What else can
More info coming. you add to the list? Post the list on the refrigerator as a reminder.
Reading Guide
Opps, I kind of messed up the days and the scripture... I’ll try to correct it this time.
Exod. 34-36 Exodus 37,38 Exodus 39,40 Leviticus 1-3 Lev. 4-6 Lev. 7-9 Lev. 10-12
Matt. 23:1-22 Matt. 23:23-39 Matt. 24:1-22 Matt. 24:23-51 Matt. 25:1-30 Matt. 25:31-46 Matt. 26:1-19

y o u t h
g r o u p “The Beginning and The End”
Vol. 2 No. 19 Sept 14, 2008
On The Website LHC Tested

Progress has been made on Not sure many of you pay attention to such geeky news as I do, but
the new website. The going the end of the world was supposed to happen on Wednesday at about
is slow though. I’m having to 2:30pm. Actually it was only a test run for an upcoming experiment that
relearn things I’ve forgotten will happen in a month that some believe will cause a black hole. Why
and learn some new things. would scientists spend 13 years, $6 billion and tunnel 300 feet under-
If you’d like to see the site ground for a 17 mile long circular track? To see how the beginning of the
progress, go ahead and visit world happened!
rosehillchurch.com/youth/ It’s funny the lengths mankind will go to find what truths they can
index2.html. acquire. It’s always been something to consume our minds. Unfortunately,
If you would like to learn those scientists are not content with the Genesis 1 account in the Bible.
about website building, I I imagine there are some Christians working on the project that would
would encourage you to agree and say, “Yes, I know he did it, but I want to know HOW he did it!”
visit http://w3schools.com/. I guess speaking things into existence is a bit hard to comprehend, but
It’s a good way to start then again... he is God.
learning about webpage I’m not sure we’ll ever know exactly how the creation of the universe
design. happened, or how it looked as he created it (unless it just popped into
existence as he spoke it). I just have the faith that He caused it, and is
continuing to cause it (there’s still quite a few undiscovered forces that are
still unexplained... I like to attribute them to God).
Just as we will never know how the world came to be (at least, not
until we get into heaven), we also can’t predict when the world will end.
There’s the belief from some people that once this largest machine in the
world fires up and collides a few protons together, it will cause a micro-
blackhole that will eventually eat up the earth and everything around it.
No body really knows what will happen once they fire it up though. Noth-
ing might happen.
There’s also the belief that the world will end December 21, 2012 as is
according to some Mayan calendar, and astrological beliefs. I’m not sure
how they figured that one out, but I’m sure like many of the previous pre-
dicted dates about the end of the world... they will come and go. It won’t
be until God has deemed it time to end.
Only God knows when the world will end. It is something that God
keeps to himself.
“Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and
repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not
know at what time I will come to you.” -Rev. 3:3
So make the most of every opportunity and seek after the kingdom
first.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
Sept 17- Eat Out @ Chik- Heavenly Wisdom
Fil-A Week # 6
Sept 26-28 Consume ’08
This Youth Rally is catered OBJECTIVE: To be able to discern between heavenly wisdom and
for 7th-12th grade. earthly, demonic wisdom.
Hosted by the Thomaston Feasting on the Word:
Rd Church of Christ in Ma- James 3:13-18; James 1:5; Proverbs 4:5 & 7; 1 Corinthians 1:25; & 3:18-20;
con, Ga. Titus 3:1-5
Cost is $25. Food is in-
Family Discussion:
cluded. I need to know who
wants to go TODAY. Also, How does James link the concepts of understanding, good conduct, and
I’m looking for a few adults meekness of wisdom? What do each of these terms mean? (James 3:13)
who wouldn’t mind driving, What conduct do verses 14-15 say are a result of earthly, sensual, or
chaperoning and taking demonic wisdom? Do you see examples of this type of behavior being
care of things while I’m accepted in school, on TV, or in society in general? Does this make it
away that weekend. acceptable to God?
We’ll have a meeting after How serious do you think the sins of envy, a self-seeking heart, boast-
services this evening to ing, and lying against the truth are? After reading verse 16, give some
discuss this event further.
examples of what “every evil thing” might include.
Oct 11-13 Faulkner Trip By contrast, how is the wisdom of God characterized in verses 17-18?
Columbus Day Weekend Use a dictionary or Bible concordance to look up each of these traits.
Come watch a football Look up Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 4:5 & 7, and James 1:5. What is the
game, and check out the
beginning of wisdom? Does God want to help us be wise? How do we
university. Even if you’re not
wanting to go to Faulkner, gain Godly wisdom?
you can always come and In Titus 3:1-6, Paul compares man’s life before and after receiving Christ.
hangout for a fun weekend. Is there a difference in knowing what the wisdom of God is and practic-
We’ll leave at Noon on ing it?
Saturday and come back 1 Corinthians 1:25 compares God’s ways and man’s ways. Read
Monday Afternoon. I need 1Corinthians 3:18-20. How does God feel about the wisdom of this
to know who’s coming by world?
Oct 1st. Challenge:
Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat Make a poster listing some of the scriptures in this lesson to help you
@Children’s Harbour. and your family remember to put God’s wisdom to work in your lives.
For High School age. Pray with meekness for one another and ask God to help you make un-
Cost is $40. Pick up, fill out, derstanding, good conduct, and meekness of wisdom a priority in your
and return a registration
family.
form soon! Due by Oct 8th.
Reading Guide
Take the time to read and pray. Allow God to reveal Himself to you through His word. It will bless your life!
Lev. 26,27 Numbers 1,2 Numbers 3,4 Numbers 5,6 Numbers 7 Num. 8-10 Num. 11-13
Mark 2 Mark 3:1-21 Mark 3:22-35 Mark 4:1-20 Mark 4:21-41 Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:21-43

y o u t h
g r o u p “The Answer’s In the Wind”
Vol. 2 No. 20 Sept 21, 2008
On The Website Hurricanes

Hurray! The website is pretty This has been another year of multiple hurricanes buffeting the Atlan-
much complete. There’s still tic and Gulf Coasts. A category 3 hurricane has 111-130mph winds and
a few features that could be can throw ocean surges of 9-12 feet high! The reach of the storm can span
added later on, but I believe for hundreds of miles (as we had only just discovered with Faye). It really
some of the essentials are testifies to the power God has, and yet this is a drop in the bucket com-
there. Check it out at pared to the almighty power God actually has. The famous storm on Ju-
rosehillchurch.com/youth piter has been ongoing for ~400 years, spans 15,400 miles, and the wind
If you think there’s something speeds have been known to get up to 240 mph! You could also consider
missing that should be there, the whole of our galaxy as a space version of the hurricane. He’s created
let me know and I’ll try to get it the whole universe! What a mighty God we serve!
in there. I’ve already tranferred This isn’t to start a conversation of why God allows this destruction to
500+ pictures from the old happen, but to illustrate the awesome power of our God. I recently read
website (just some pics from Job and God tells Job who he was demanding an answer from for all of
2007-2008). his losses...
The picture gallery is pretty
smooth looking, and the “Have you entered the storehouses of the snow or seen the store-
events is a good resource to houses of the hail, which I reserve for times of trouble, for days of war and
see what’s coming up next. battle? What is the way to the place where the lightning is dispersed, or
If you have an thought that the place where the east winds are scattered over the earth? Who cuts a
you would like to share, please channel for the torrents of rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, to water
email it to me, and I’ll post it a land where no man lives, a desert with no one in it, to satisfy a desolate
online. I may ask you if I can wasteland and make it sprout with grass? Does the rain have a father?
post something on the website Who fathers the drops of dew? From whose womb comes the ice? Who
if I see something you’ve writ- gives birth to the frost from the heavens when the waters become hard as
ten in Facebook or somewhere stone, when the surface of the deep is frozen? “Can you bind the beautiful
else. Pleiades? Can you loose the cords of Orion? Can you bring forth the con-
stellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear with its cubs? Do you know
the laws of the heavens? Can you set up [God’s] dominion over the earth?
“Can you raise your voice to the clouds and cover yourself with a flood of
water? Do you send the lightning bolts on their way? Do they report to
you, ‘Here we are’? Who endowed the heart with wisdom or gave under-
standing to the mind? Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Who can
tip over the water jars of the heavens when the dust becomes hard and the
clods of earth stick together?” -Job 38:22-38
Next time you see a storm, look up at the stars, peek into a micro-
scope, or are amazed by any display of wonder the earth has to offer...
think about the power that made all of that, and worship HIM.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
Sept 26-28 Consume ’08 Whose Team Are You On?
This Youth Rally is catered Week #7
for 7th-12th grade.
Hosted by the Thomaston OBJECTIVE: To discuss the dangers of chasing a selfish, worldly life.
Rd Church of Christ in Ma-
con, Ga.
Cost is $25. Food is in-
cluded. If you didn’t make James 4:1-6, I John 2:15-17
it to the meeting last week
and you still want to go, let Family Discussion:
Cindy know. Pay your $25 at Where do wars and fights come from? (James 4:1)
the registration table when Who does a selfish person want to take care of first?
you get there. In James 4:3, why did they not have what they wanted?
Any questions you can Who should we want a friendship with? (James 4:4)
email to the youth minister When one chooses a friendship with the world, what does it do to their
at TRCOC... friendship with God? (James 4:4)
letson84@yahoo.com
What do you feel when you think about being an enemy of God?
Oct 1- Eat Out @ CiCi’s What does God tell us we need to resist in James 4:6?
Pizza Read Proverbs 11:2, 13:10, 16:18, 29:23. What dangers are there found in
Oct 11-13 Faulkner Trip being prideful?
Columbus Day Weekend How do you feel about people who are “full of them selves?”
Come watch a football Who does God give grace to? (James 4:6)
game, and check out the Who should we be “full of?” (Galatians 2:20)
wanting to go to Faulkner,
you can always come and Challenge:
hangout for a fun weekend. As we look at our family, do we find ourselves fighting and arguing? If
We’ll leave at Noon on so, what would be some ways that would lessen the fights and arguing?
Saturday and come back What kind of family would you have if each person worked to make the
Monday Afternoon. I need other person’s life better? How can we destroy selfishness and pride?
to know who’s coming by (Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1-2) What are you willing to give up so that your
Oct 1st. family will have more peace?
Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat
@Children’s Harbour.
For High School age.
Cost is $40. Pick up, fill out,
Reading Guide
Num. 14,15 Num. 16,17 Num. 18-20 Num. 21,22 Num. 23-25 Num. 26,27 Num. 28,29

y o u t h
g r o u p “Ayup me duck?”
Vol. 2 No. 21 Sept 28, 2008
On The Website Some Pics From England

Hurray! The website is pretty
much complete. There’s still
a few features that could be
added later on, but I believe
some of the essentials are
there. Check it out at
rosehillchurch.com/youth
If you think there’s something
missing that should be there,
let me know and I’ll try to get it
in there. I’ve already tranferred
500+ pictures from the old
website (just some pics from “Is it bath time al- “Look what I’ve found Jen found a secret
2007-2008). ready?” to drive!” passage!
The picture gallery is pretty
smooth looking, and the
events is a good resource to
see what’s coming up next.
If you have a thought that you
would like to share, please
email it to me, and I’ll post it
online. I may ask you if I can
post something on the website Jen’s Family: “How can I get this home?”
if I see something you’ve writ- Susan, Ashley, Jon, and Patti
ten in Facebook or somewhere
else.
“What is their fascina- “Here’s a bit of fudge! They call this a police
tion with sticking me in Don’t hurt me!” car?
things?” (a privy)
Oct 1- Eat Out @ CiCi’s
Pizza Humility Cures Worldiness
Oct 11-13 Faulkner Trip Week # 8
Columbus Day Weekend
Come watch a football OBJECTIVE:
game, and check out the To discuss the cure for worldly problems.
wanting to go to Faulkner, Feasting on the Word:
you can always come and
James 4:7-10
We’ll leave at Noon on
Saturday and come back Family Discussion:
Monday Afternoon. I need Last week we looked at chasing selfish, worldly living. This week we will
to know who’s coming by look at how to cure the problems that come with worldly living.
Oct 1st. What does God tell us we need to do to cure worldly living? (vs. 7-8)
Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat What does it mean to submit to God? (I John 2:17, Matthew 26:39,42)
@Children’s Harbour. Who does James tell us to resist? (vs. 7)
For High School age. What will happen if we resist the devil and submit to God? (vs. 7)
Cost is $40. Pick up, fill out, What does James tell us we need to purify? (vs. 8)
and return a registration Why is it important to keep our hearts clean?
form soon! Due by Oct 8th. (Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:16-20)
What should we do in the sight of the Lord? (vs. 10)
What does it mean to “humble ourselves”?
What will God do if we “humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord”? (vs.
10)
Can you truly say you have submitted your life to God’s will so that He
can lift you up and provide you strength? (Philippians 4:13, Romans
8:31)
Challenge:
(You may want to sing the song, “Humble Yourselves.”) Should we sub-
mit our will to God? Make a list of ways in which we submit our will
to God’s. Make a list of others that we need to submit our will to. Pray
about having a spirit of humility.
Reading Guide
Num. 30,31 Num. 32,33 Num. 34-36 Deut. 1,2 Deut. 3,4 Deut. 5-7 Deut. 8-10

y o u t h
g r o u p “Always give thanks.” -1 Thes 5:18
Vol. 2 No. 22 Oct 5, 2008
On The Website His Luv Nders 4eva

The website is complete.
There’s still a few features Psalm 136
that could be added later on
at your request, but I believe Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
some of the essentials are Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
there. Check it out at
rosehillchurch.com/youth Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
If you think there’s something to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
missing that should be there, who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
let me know and I’ll try to get it who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
in there.
The picture gallery is pretty who made the great lights — His love endures forever.
smooth looking, and the the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
events is a good resource to the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.
see what’s coming up next. to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, His love endures forever. and
If you have a thought or a
picture that you would like to brought Israel out from among them, His love endures forever.
share, please email it to me, with a mighty hand and outstretched arm; His love endures forever.
and I’ll post it online. to him who divided the Red Sea asunder, His love endures forever.
I may ask you if I can post and brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever.
something on the website if I
see something you’ve written but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea; His love endures forever.
in Facebook or somewhere else. to him who led his people through the desert, His love endures forever.
who struck down great kings, His love endures forever.
Also, I need pictures from Fam- and killed mighty kings — His love endures forever.
ily Fun Day and the Consume
Youth Rally to put up on the Sihon king of the Amorites, His love endures forever.
website. If you have pictures and Og king of Bashan — His love endures forever.
hand me a disk or email me and gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever.
them at an inheritance to his servant Israel; His love endures forever.
sparquay@gmail.com
to the One who remembered us in our low estate, His love endures forever.
and freed us from our enemies, His love endures forever.
and who gives food to every creature. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.

Tonight! Careful Judgement
Meet tonight to discuss the Week # 9
upcoming events. Espe-
cially Faulkner Trip and Fall OBJECTIVE:
Retreat. To discuss the dangers of judging others.
Oct 11-13 Faulkner Trip
Columbus Day Weekend Feasting on the Word:
Come watch a football James 4:11-12
game, and check out the Matthew 7:1-6
wanting to go to Faulkner, Family Discussion:
you can always come and
How are we to speak of each other? (James 4:11)
We’ll leave at Noon on If we talk evil against a brother, what are we also talking evil about?
Saturday and come back (James 4:11)
Monday Afternoon. I need Who is the one Lawgiver? (James 4:12)
to know who’s coming by What power does the Lawgiver have? (James 4:12)
Oct 1st. Looking at Matthew 7:1-2, what are the dangers of judging others?
Oct 15- Eat Out @ Fire- What warning does Matthew give in chapter 7:3-4?
house Subs What should we first do with ourselves before we go and try to help oth-
ers remove sin from their lives? (Matthew 7:4-5)
Oct 18- Devo @ Keith’s
What should we do when we find someone in sin? (Galatians 6:1-2)
Come in the afternoon and
How should we help the person in sin? (Galatians 6:1-2)
hang out.
So, what must we be careful of when having to make a judgment?
Girls bring desserts
• Remember that how we judge is how we will be judged. (Matthew 7:2)
Guys bring drinks.
• Remember that we must first deal with our sin. (Matthew 7:3-5)
Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat • Remember we must help people in sin with gentleness. (Galatians 6:1)
@Children’s Harbour. • Remember that God is the only true judge with the power to save and
destroy. (James 4:12)
Cost is $40. Pick up, fill out,
form soon! Due by Oct 8th. Challenge:
Have you ever been judged unfairly? How did that make you feel? What
Oct 30- Trunk or Treat
are some things that we can do to help insure that we will not judge
people unfairly? Pray about having a humble heart so that we will not
find ourselves looking down at others.
Reading Guide
Deut. 11-13 Deut. 14-16 Deut. 17-19 Deut. 20-22 Deut. 23-25 Deut. 26,27 Deut. 28
Mark 13:1-13 Mark 13:14-37 Mark 14:1-25 Mark 14:26-50 Mark 14:51-72 Mark.15:1-26 Mark 15:27-47

y o u t h
g r o u p “What do you want?”
Vol. 2 No. 23 Oct 12, 2008
On The Website Priorities

Tony Keith is a financial advisor, as well as an elder here. He says that
There’s still a few features
he can tell what’s important to a person just by looking at what they
that could be added later on
spend their money on. You may not have much money, but something
at your request, but I believe
you do have to your advantage... is time. I’m pretty sure you can tell
some of the essentials are
what’s important to a person when you look at what they spend their
there. Check it out at time doing (outside of work or school) as well.
rosehillchurch.com/youth I have something that I would like for you to do. When you’re home,
If you think there’s something get a sheet of paper and a pen. On that sheet of paper I would like for
missing that should be there, you to write out your priorities (as in things you consider important to
let me know and I’ll try to get it your life). God, family, sports, school, etc.
in there. Have you written out your priorities yet? (If you have, good. if you
The picture gallery is pretty haven’t, go do that right now before doing this next thing, ok?). Get an-
smooth looking, and the other sheet of paper out (or turn the former one over) and write out all
events is a good resource to the things you do in the week and put how much time you spend doing
see what’s coming up next. each activity. Be honest with yourself when it comes to time on the TV,
If you have a thought or a the Computer, phone, etc.
picture that you would like to Go ahead and ignore school and sleep (unless you spend an unusual
share, please email it to me, amount of time in either of these- i.e. you sleep more than 8-10 hours a
and I’ll post it online. night... then you might need to consider these elements as well). Look
I may ask you if I can post at all the things you do during the week. How much time did you spend
something on the website if I with each activity? Did it surprise you that you might be spending a
see something you’ve written lot of time doing something aimless? Do you think this is an accurate
in Facebook or somewhere else. description of what you feel is important? If it isn’t lining up with your
desired priorities, then it’s time to rework the schedule somehow.
Also, I need pictures from Fam-
ily Fun Day and the Consume “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these
Youth Rally to put up on the things will be given to you as well.” -Matt 6:33
website. If you have pictures In the above verse “these things” refers to the necessities of life.
hand me a disk or email me
them at “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your
sparquay@gmail.com heart.” -Psalm 37:4
Make it a point to set your priorities straight now. Do you purpose-

fully make time to spend with God in prayer, study, or private worship?
Do other things take prescidence over coming to church? Think about
how you should give some of your time back to the one who gave it to
you in the first place and be thankful for it all.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Oct 15- Eat Out @ Fire-
house Subs Don’t Bank on Tomorrow
Oct 18- Devo @ Keith’s Week # 10
Come in the afternoon and
hang out. OBJECTIVE:
Girls bring desserts To discuss the dangers of leaving God out of your plans.
Guys bring drinks.
Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat Feasting on the Word:
@Children’s Harbour. James 4:13-17
Cost is $40. Pick up, fill out, Family Discussion:
and return a registration What is the person doing in verse 13? (Making plans for his/her future)
Is it wrong to make plans for your future? (No)
Oct 29- Eat Out @ The Mall Why should we be careful in making plans for our future? (We do not
Oct 30- Trunk or Treat know what tomorrow holds.)
What does James compare life to in verse 14?
How long does steam from a tea or coffee pot last?
Are we promised tomorrow?
Who should be in our plans as we look to tomorrow? (vs. 15)
If we know to do good today and do not do it, what does James call
that? (vs. 17)
Challenge:
As we review today, did you find yourself thinking about God and keep-
ing Him in the things you planned? Did you consider His will as you
made choices and plans for your future? Make a list some ways that will
help you keep God in the planning of your time. Make a list of good
things that you know you should do in service for the Lord. Pray for
strength, courage and wisdom to fulfill those opportunities.
Reading Guide
Deut. 29,30 Deut. 31,32 Deut. 33,34 Joshua 1-3 Joshua 4-6 Joshua 7,8 Joshua 9,10
Mark 16 Luke 1:1-23 Luke 1:24-56 Luke 1:57-80 Luke 2:1-24 Luke 2:25-52 Luke 3

y o u t h
g r o u p “One Mind”
Vol. 2 No. 24 Oct 19, 2008
On The Website Unity in Spite of Politics

If you haven’t visited the
I have heard a lot about politics this year, this time of year, and it
new youth website...
seems the closer we get to voting day, the more it escalates. Some try
why not?
to persuade others to vote one way or another. Some may discuss the
“issues” at hand.
I realize that most of you (targeted readers) are not able to vote this
There’s still a few features election, but I’m sure you have your opinions formed anyhow. Whether
that could be added later on they’ve been given to you by your parents, friends, or you’ve managed
at your request, but I believe to formulate your own opinions... it’s most likely that you have them.
some of the essentials are As undoubtedly, you may encounter a heated discussion concerning
there. Check it out at this topic, you may also be involved in it (and schools may welcome it in
rosehillchurch.com/youth some classes). Please keep in mind to be respectful of others and their
If you think there’s something thinking. Refrain from insulting intelligences or questioning their eternal
missing that should be there, destination based on their political opinion.
let me know and I’ll try to get it We must be respectful, especially in the Church. It might come as a
in there. surprise that not everyone is a McCain supporter that also claims to be
The picture gallery is pretty Christian (gasp).
smooth looking, and the
events is a good resource to “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that
see what’s coming up next. all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions
If you have a thought or a among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
picture that you would like to -1Cor. 1:10
share, please email it to me,
and I’ll post it online. “ the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that
“All
I may ask you if I can post any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they
something on the website if I had.“ -Acts 4:32
see something you’ve written
in Facebook or somewhere else. “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for
there is no authority except that which God has established. The authori-
ties that exist have been established by God.” -Rom. 13:1
I pray that we may all be patient and compassionate with others

that we might be known by our love instead of our political fervency.
Also, that you will hope and trust in the all powerful God instead of the
“Superpower” of America. Remember who’s in control and don’t forget
the bigger picture. Governments and Empires come and go, but God is
eternal.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Oct 24-26- Fall Retreat
@Children’s Harbour. Rich Oppressors Will Be Judged
Cost is $40. Pick up, fill out, Week #11
form soon! Due by Oct 8th. OBJECTIVE: To read and discuss James’ warning to those who oppress
Oct 29- Eat Out @ The Mall others.
Oct 30- Trunk or Treat
Nov 12- Eat Out @ Stevie James 5:1-6
B’s
Family Discussion:
To whom does James direct this section of Scripture? (vs. 1) Why does he
tell them to weep and howl? What does James say about their riches, in
verses 2 and 3?
What had these rich oppressors done wrong? (vs. 4) What does it mean
that “the cries of the reaper have reached the ears of the Lord”?
These rich oppressors lived in luxury while the people who worked for
them were not paid, and were mistreated. What does verse 5 say this is
like? Explain.
Verse 6 tells of more sins of the oppressors. What are they?
You may be thinking, “This doesn’t apply to me. I am not a rich person
with unpaid workers.” So why do you think the Lord included this warn-
ing in the book of James? How can this principal apply to each of us?
The main idea of this section of Scripture is “be fair to others.” It is not a
sin to be rich, but what is the danger of it? Consider this: Most people in
povertystricken, third world countries think of EVERY American as rich.
Compared to people who have very little food or clothes, or no home to
live in...are you rich? What can you conclude?
Read Matthew 19:16-30 to find out what Jesus told a rich man to do.
Discuss these proverbs: Proverbs 22:2 & 16; Proverbs 28:6
Challenge:
How can each person in the family use their own money to honor God?
Start a piggy bank fund to help someone in need.
Reading Guide
Joshua 11-13 Joshua 14,15 Joshua 16-18 Joshua 19,20 Joshua 21,22 Joshua 23,24 Judges 1,2
Luke 4:1-32 Luke 4:33-44 Luke 5:1-16 Luke 5:17-39 Luke 6:1-26 Luke 6:27-49 Luke 7:1-30

y o u t h
g r o u p “Hello, God?”
Vol. 2 No. 25 Nov 2, 2008
On The Website Taking Time

I realize a lot of you have really busy schedules in your life. Your
Just updated the site this schedule may include 8 hours of school each day, 4 hours of part-time
week to include videos work at night, 2 hours of homework, sports practice, sports games, 100
from the past and a few hours required community service, and somewhere in all of that you
from recent events this year. have to fit in eating and 8-10 hours of sleep.
Our culture has done a really good job of pounding into our heads
Among them is the Fall Re-
“that if you’re not busy... you must be lazy”, “busy-ness is the way to suc-
treat video for 2008.
cess”, “time is money”, and etc. We’ve even sanctified busy-ness with “idle
Look for the Fear Factor
hands are the devil’s tools”, which consequently is not found in the bible.
video coming up sometime
Everything has to be fast, quick, expediant. There’s fast-food to cut
this week as well!
down the time it takes to make meals. There’s drive-thru banks, phar-
macies, and restaurants because we can’t even take the time to get out
of the car and go inside. We have cell phones because we can never
be found at home. Text messaging is preferred over actually talking to
someone and voicemail because it’s quicker.
Little by little we have managed to snuff out the time we spend with
Featured Pic God, and we’ve even begun snuffing out the (real quality)time we spend
with people. With this type of lifestyle, it’s become very difficult to “Love
the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all
your strength.” (Deut 6:5, Mk 12:30) and also to “Love your neighbor as
yourself.” (Lev. 19:18, Mk 12:31). I mean... who has the time for that sort
of thing anymore?
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.” -Psa. 46:10
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances,
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and
requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all
the saints.” -Eph. 6:18
“Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of
people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus
often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” -Luke 5:15
At first it might be difficult to turn off the TV, radio, computer, and
Heather is climbing a 50 foot sit in silence to spend time with God. It may even be uncomfortable for
rock wall during the Fall Re- you. It may bother you to sit still for any period of time longer than ten
treat. minutes (if that even). But it is extremely important that we spend time
with God. If you’ve never known the joy, or have been comforted by His
love, stop everything now and pray for God to reveal himself to you.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Patient And Persevering
Nov 12- Eat Out @ Stevie Week #12
B’s OBJECTIVE: To read and discuss what James says about patience and
Come meet us at Stevie perseverance.
B’s on Airport Thruway for
a meal together before Feasting on the Word:
Wednesday Night Class. James 5:7-12
Family Discussion:
• What is the first thing James tells us to be patient for? (vs. 7) What word
picture does James use to illustrate this? According to verse 8, how does
that apply to us? Discuss what it means that “the coming of the Lord is at
hand.”
• What does it mean to “grumble” against one another? (vs. 9) Why
should we NOT do this? Who is “the Judge” who is standing at the door?
If we are patient with each other, it will keep us from grumbling!
• Verse 10 speaks of prophets who were patient in suffering. For one
example, read the story of Daniel and the lions’ den in Daniel 6:1-23.
• Verse 11 says the prophets were counted as blessed because of their
endurance. Verse 11 also names another person who endured patiently
during suffering. Who was it? Tell the story or read from the book named
after him, chapters 1, 2, and 42.
• So, James is telling us to be patient about the Lord’s coming, be patient
with each other, and be patient during suffering. How can you train
yourself to be patient in each of those circumstances?
• Verse 12 is an important commandment to us. Read and discuss its
meaning. •What is the warning at the end of verse 12?
Challenge:
We are to be patient for the Lord’s coming. Have you thought about the
fact that TODAY may be the day? Do you keep that in mind every day?
Since we don’t know when it will happen, what should we be doing to
get ready? Do you need to make changes in your life?
Reading Guide
Judges 3-5 Judges 6,7 Judges 8,9 Judges 10,11 Judges 12-14 Judges 15-17 Judges 18,19

y o u t h
g r o u p “Don’t be lazy.”
Vol. 2 No. 26 Nov 9, 2008
On The Website Work is Good

I would hope that noone would have mistaken me as saying Work is
Okay, so I didn’t get the bad from last week’s article. I was not saying that at all. I was only saying
Fear Factor video done that too much work is bad, especially if it is taking away time from God.
yet. Be patient though. Let If work were a bad thing to do, he wouldn’t have given Adam anything
me know of anything you to do before the first sin, but he does...
“The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to
want to add to the website
work it and take care of it.” -Gen. 2:15
though. Also keep check-
You might be saying at this time, “But I don’t have a Job.” The major-
ing out the Events page for
ity of you that actually read this article (it might actually be the other
newly posted events.
way around... where the parents are reading more than the kids) are still
in school, and that is your work. Also whatever you set out to do is work.
Anything that busies your life is work as defined by this article from here
on out.
Part of the Sabbath commandment is “Six days you shall labor and
do all your work” (Ex. 20:9). Take a look in a Concordance and look up the
word “work” in Proverbs. There is lots of great verses on work there.
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“In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to
keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according
to the teaching you received from us. For you yourselves know how you
ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,
nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we
worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a
burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right
to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not
work, he shall not eat.”
We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are
busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ
to settle down and earn the bread they eat. And as for you, brothers,
never tire of doing what is right. ” -2Th. 3:6-13
I honestly believe God has given us a joy to work. We get satisfac-
tion from the work of our hands and see the results of our labor. Work
(from left to right) Lance, the is good. Just don’t let it become an obsession and take over the more
treehugger. Cathy, the Lance- important things in life. Find something you enjoy doing and make that
hugger. Anna, the Cathypusher. your work. God has blessed us with differing gifts. Remember the build-
ing of the Tabernacle in Exodus, and the Wall in Nehemiah? God gave
those talents to the people to work. Discover your God given talents and
work hard with them. -Aaron ✌♥n☧

Nov 12- Eat Out @ Stevie Meeting Specific Needs
B’s Week # 13
Come meet us at Stevie OBJECTIVE: To understand how we are to take care of each other’s
B’s on Airport Thruway for needs.
a meal together before
Wednesday Night Class. Feasting on the Word:
Nov 15- 5th-12th Grade James 5:13-20; Eph. 5:19-20; Rom.12:9-18; Mark 11:24; Matt. 21:22; Col.
Devo @ the Spieces 4:12; 1 Pet. 4:7-8; Luke 15:4-7; Rom. 5:7; & Eph. 1:7
Come together for one big
gathering! Family Discussion:
Nov 26- Baking Cookies @ If someone is suffering, what should he do? What if he is cheerful? Does
The Sparks this mean that we are to praise God in all situations? Read Ephesians
Girls are welcomed to come 5:19-20 How are we meeting the needs of others when we behave as a
to the house and have Christian ought? Discuss Romans 12:9-18.
some fun baking and deco- What responsibility do the elders have in caring for the sick?
rating cookies. What is the prayer of faith that is referred to in James 5:15? How did
Jesus say we should pray in Mark 11:24 and Matthew 21:22?
Dec 13- Christmas Party! How do we care for one another when we confess our sins and pray for
Get ready for our annual each other? In Colossians 4:12 Paul gives an example of a Christian who
Christmas Party! prayed for others.
What does fervent mean in James 5:16 and 1 Peter 4:7-8? Compare these
verses.
How does James use the story of Elijah as an example of a righteous
man’s prayer “availing much”? Review the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17 &
18.
Is it our responsibility to help to go after someone who has gone astray
from God’s ways? (verses 19-20) What does Jesus say about a lost sheep
in Luke 15:4-7? Who are the sheep in this story? Who is the Shepherd?
How are the sinner’s soul saved and his sins covered when he turns from
the error of his way? Look at James 5:20 and Luke 15:7. What is the only
thing that can cover our sin? (Romans 5:7 & Eph.1:7)
Challenge:
As a family, make a list of people to pray for and to serve. Make it a habit
to serve your family and the family of God!
Reading Guide
Judges 20,21 Ruth 1-4 1 Samuel 1-3 1 Sam. 4-6 1 Sam. 7-9 1 Sam. 10-12 1 Sam. 13,14

y o u t h
g r o u p “Give to God what is God’s”
Vol. 2 No. 27 Nov 16, 2008
On The Website Stewardship

Usually the Pharisees and Herodians wouldn’t be caught dead
together, because the Pharisees despised the Roman sympathizers.
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But they conspired together to ask the ultimate of trap questions. They
thought they had him with this question...
“Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t
we?” -Mark 12:14,15
Jesus saw right through their motive and replied with an answer that
they would never expect...
“Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God
what is God’s.” -Mark 12:17
In one simple answer he gave them something to chew on. It was
Duncan can’t stand to watch! definitely not what either of the groups wanted to hear. In one state-
ment he manage to squelch any ideas of personal ownership.
The main thing here is... everything we “own” is God’s. It brings a
whole new idea into what stewardship looks like. Hopefully it changes
the way you think about “your” stuff. I’m not just talking about taking
care of the things you own, but how can you use what God has given
you to glorify him? What has God blessed you with so that you can bless
others.
Barack Obama may have called the Republicans selfish for not want-
ing to “share the wealth”, but on a personal level (not a government) we
should have the spirit to give to anyone who has need. Especially if they
are among us as Christian brothers and sisters.
“All the believers were together and had everything in common. Sell-
ing their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.”
-Acts 2:44-45
“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that
any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they
had...There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time
those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from
the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone
as he had need.” -Acts 4:32,34-35
If we were to live with an attitude that everything in our possession
was to be shared with everyone. Would we have the same capitalistic
attitude? Would we be so concerned with what new product we wanted
to buy that would end up in storage within the year? How would that
change our attitude about stuff? Let us really evaluate how we should
really “Love one another” (John 13:34).
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Nov 26- Baking Cookies @ Choose God
The Sparks Week # 1
Girls are welcomed to come
to the house and have OBJECTIVE: To discuss who God is and the blessings of choosing to fol-
some fun baking and deco- low God.
rating cookies.
Dec 13- Christmas Party! Feasting on the Word:
Get ready for our annual Genesis 1:1-28, Mark 10:18,1 John 1:5, 4:16, Psalm 31:5, 37:3-6, 89:5-8,
Christmas Party! and Joshua 24:14-15
Family Discussion:
As you study this lesson, develop a list of words that describe God.
Begin with The Creation, reading Genesis 1:1-28.
What word does Jesus use to describe God in Mark 10:18?
What word does the apostle John use in 1 John 4:16.
What word describes God in 1 John 1:5? Psalms 31:5 says that He is the
God of what?
Read Psalms 89:5-8. What do you learn about God in this passage? Dis-
cuss how each member of your family “pictures” God.
When the children of Israel entered the Promised Land, the practice of
idol worship was all around them. What did Joshua say about choosing
God, in Joshua 24:14-15?
In Psalm 37:3-6, the Psalmist gives very good advice about choosing
God. Why is it so important to choose to live God’s way?
Challenge:
Name as many Bible stories as you can think of in which a person or
group of people chose to follow God and were blessed for making that
decision.
Reading Guide
1 Sam. 15,16 1 Sam. 17,18 1 Sam. 19-21 1 Sam. 22-24 1 Sam. 25,26 1 Sam. 27-29 1 Sam. 30,31

y o u t h
g r o u p “Not about me...”
Vol. 2 No. 28 Nov 23, 2008
On The Website Worship

I was thinking a lot about worship this week. I can recall many times
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when someone has said “I just didn’t get anything out of worship today.”
or “I didn’t like there worship there.” There’s several variations to these
two simple sentences, but both share a common thread. Those who say
things like this failed to understand what is worship.
The very concept of worship is to recognize a greater being. If we
are concerned whether or not we “get” anything out of worship after a
Sunday Morning or any other time... then we’ve really failed to recog-
nize that Worship is directed to God, not ourselves. Granted some of
our songs are directed to each other as encouragement or a persuation
to follow Christ. But a majority of our songs should be directed to God,
singing His praises.
“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How
awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! He
subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. He chose our inheri-
tance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Selah God has ascended
Aw... brother and sister! amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing prais-
es to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is
the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over
the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. The nobles of the nations
assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth
belong to God; he is greatly exalted.” -Psa. 47:1-9
The next time we sing a song that’s particularly not your favorite,
or the singing doesn’t seem to be up to “par”... think about the reasons
you worship. Are you worshiping to please yourself? Are you worship-
ing for that good feeling you get after services? If you are worshiping for
any other reason except to praise God... you are doing it for the wrong
reasons.
Worship is a difficult thing to do when our minds are not in it, or
even just singing the song without thinking of the words. Those words
that we all too often sing with empty conviction. Take the time to evalu-
ate your thoughts while you are worshiping him. Are you giving him
thanks or grumbling about how things are not going your way? God is
certainly worthy of our praise, and to truly love him with our heart, soul,
mind and body.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Nov 26- Baking Cookies @ Satan...A Bad Choice
The Sparks Week # 2
Girls are welcomed to come
to the house and have OBJECTIVE: To discuss who Satan is and the consequences of choosing
some fun baking and deco- to follow him.
rating cookies.
Dec 3- Eat Out @ Subway Feasting on the Word:
at Columbus Park Crossing Genesis 3:1-13, James 4:7, Matthew 4:1-11 and 1 Peter 5:8-9
Dec 13- Christmas Party! Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 20:10 and Revelation 12:9
Get ready for our annual Matthew 13:47-50 and Matthew 25:41
Christmas Party!
Family Discussion:
We first learn about Satan in the Garden of Eden. He presented himself
in the form of a serpent. He lied to Eve and deceived her. Read the ac-
count in Genesis 3:1-13. What should Eve have done differently? What
should we do when Satan tempts us? (James 4:7)
Satan even tempted Jesus! Read about it in Matthew 4:1-11. If Satan is so
bold as to tempt the Son of God, don’t you think he will surely tempt us,
too?
How does Peter describe Satan in 1 Peter 5:8-9? What does Peter say to
do when Satan attacks?
Paul tells us to put on Christian “armor” to protect ourselves from the
devil’s schemes. Read Ephesians 6:10-18 and discuss each piece of armor
and what it means.
What will be the devil’s punishment, as we read in Revelation 20:10 and
Revelation 12:9? What will happen to people who choose to follow the
devil?
Discuss Matthew 13:47-50 and Matthew 25:41.
Challenge:
Everything concerning God is described as good, and to live eternally in
Heaven with God will be wonderful. Everything written about Satan is
bad, and to live eternally in hell with him will be the most horrible thing
that could happen. Why, then, do some people choose to follow Satan
instead of God? How can you keep that from happening to you?
Reading Guide
2 Sam. 1-3 2 Sam. 4-6 2 Sam. 7-9 2 Sam. 10-12 2 Sam. 13,14 2 Sam. 15,16 2 Sam. 17,18

y o u t h
g r o u p “Turkey, Turkey, Turkey”
Vol. 2 No. 29 Nov 30, 2008
Thanksgiving Everyday
On The Website
Hopefully you’ve checked out I was thinking about how it’s a shame we only celebrate Thanksgiv-
the website by now. If you ing once a year. The act of giving thanks should happen every moment
haven’t, why not? of everyday. So why is it we don’t have Thanksgiving everyday? Well, I
Archived newletter articles believe I’d get tired of Turkey and leftovers after a while, in spite of the
can be read, pictures from past deliciousness of John Crump’s smoked ham and turkey. Plus, the trypto-
events can be found, as well as phan in the Turkey would make us all want naps in the afternoon every-
a calendar of upcoming events day.
so you don’t miss out. You can It’s funny how we think we can gain happiness from things. Things
even watch videos! we buy, or can try to obtain. But inevitably, whether in a week, 2 weeks,
If you use a RSS feeder, you can or a month that happiness goes away. Joy is the only lasting happiness
link a feed from most of the we can find that is outside situations. Paul says...
pages on the site. “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances,
If you have any suggestions
Not being content with what we already have can rob us of our joy. I
about the website, let me know
going to make a stretch here and say, “If we were truly thankful for every-
in an email!
thing we already have, we wouldn’t be in want for anything else. What’s the
secret to contentment and everlasting joy? Being thankful for what God has
already blesed you with.” and you can quote me on that... I did! I know Da-
vid touched on this in his sermon a little bit on Sunday, but I’m sure he
doesn’t mind me borrowing from him (see front of Church newsletter).
To paraphrase liberally what Dan Wood said (yes, I’m borrowing from
him too), It would put us to shame if we just took the time to look at the
blessings God has already given us.
Isn’t it ironic how Christmas is only a month away from Thanksgiv-
ing? We spend a day being thankful for the things we have and then the
very next day, for a whole month, we begun to wish for things we don’t
have and convince ourselves we won’t be happy until we have a certain
cell phone, a particular music player, or a specified game console. What
happened to being thankful?
And since when has Christmas become the Holiday of Getting?
Instead of taking the time to give to those in need, we conspire how we
can persuade our parents and grandparents to get us exactly what we
have been seduced by expensive marketing to necessitate.
“In these troubled times” (as we’ve been frequently told), maybe we
should stand back and look at the blessings we already have been given
and look to how we can bless others. Let’s not just say how thankful we
are, but take some action to show your thankfulness to God and... aim to
do it every single day of the year, without the Turkey dinner.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
Dec 3- Eat Out @ Subway Christ Chose Us
at Columbus Park Crossing Week # 3
Dec 13- Christmas Party!
Get ready for our annual OBJECTIVE: To discuss why Christ chose us, and what it cost him.
Christmas Party!
John 17:1-5, Mark 14:32-40, Matthew 27:26-31, Mark 15:21-37
Revelation 17:14
Family Discussion:
Jesus came to earth on a mission. What was it? Read Jesus’ prayer to God
when it was almost time for Jesus to die on the cross. (John 17:1-5)
In the Garden of Gethsemane, the night before Jesus died, he struggled
with the dread of the cross and separation from God. He felt the weight
of the sins of all people for all time. Think of the how much Jesus must
love us as you read about that night in Mark 14:32-40.
After Jesus’ trial, before Pilate, what did Pilate order to be done to Jesus,
in Matthew 27:26? Discuss what it means to be “flogged” or “scourged.”
Look it up in a dictionary, if possible. What other pain and injustice was
inflicted on Jesus by the soldiers in verses 27-31. Did Jesus deserve this
kind of treatment?
What is crucifixion? Make pictures in your mind as you read about Jesus’
death on the cross in Mark 15:21-37. Pretend you were there to watch.
Then discuss: Jesus was sentenced to death like a criminal, yet he never
sinned.
He took our sins on himself, and took our punishment. Jesus paid a very
high price to choose us!
Jesus overcame the power of death, sin, and Satan. And who else will be
victorious, invited to live in the presence of Jesus forever? His chosen,
faithful followers! (Read Revelation 17:14.) You see, he chose you!
Challenge:
This week, you choose someone....to share the gospel with, to invite to
church, to pray for, to do a kind deed for, to encourage with a hug or a
card. Who will you choose?
Reading Guide
2 Sam. 19,20 2 Sam. 21,22 2 Sam. 23,24 1 Kings 1,2 1 Kings 3-5 1 Kings 6,7 1 Kings 8,9
Luke 21:20-38 Luke 22:1-30 Luke 22:31-53 Lk. 22:54-71 Lk. 23:1-26 Lk. 23:27-38 Lk. 23:39-56

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Vol. 2 No. 30 Dec 7, 2008
God the Father
On The Website
Hopefully you’ve checked out I’m convinced that with fatherhood, you should be awarded a de-
the website by now. If you gree in Theology to go along with it. I have learned so much about the
haven’t, why not? nature of God, just in taking notice of Josiah. When he is crying it makes
Archived newletter articles me instantly have empathy for him. Whatever caused his crying, wheth-
can be read, pictures from past er it was something small or large, my first instinct is to comfort him. It’s
events can be found, as well as because I love him with a fatherly love.
a calendar of upcoming events If you were in our High School class on Wednesday Night you’ll know
so you don’t miss out. You can where this article was inspired from. In the Nooma video called “Rain”,
even watch videos! Rob Bell describes a hike that he and his one year old son were taking
If you use a RSS feeder, you can around a lake. Halfway around the lake it began to storm and his son,
link a feed from most of the Vance began to whimper at first, and then belt out in a full scream of
pages on the site. terror. Rob immediately held his son close to his chest and began to say
“I love you, we’re going to make it, daddy knows the way home.”
Vance, his son,was terrified and all he could see was the storm. Rob’s
viewpoint was quite different as this was a moment he would remember
in an email!
and cherish, because they were so close in that moment.
I don’t enjoy it when Josiah cries or screams, but I love it when he
reaches out to me seeking comfort. It’s almost a bitter sweet experience.
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them
from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves
those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many trou-
bles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones,
not one of them will be broken.” -Psalms 34:17-20
Even though, we would prefer to never go through struggles and
storms, God allows it to happen to us. Because it is in these times we
seek God and are reminded of our dependence on him. It keeps us close
to Him and he will protect us. Through this we grow spiritually stronger,
even though we may seem weak to the world.
I love that we can call God, “Father”... even “Daddy”. He has adopted
us as his children and loves us as his own. He has not abandoned us, but
when we accept him and realize our need for Him... he comes running
like the Father in the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11f ). He just waits for us to
reach out to Him.
Why is it we sometimes get angry with God, or seek all these other
sources for temporary relief before we even run to God? God cares to
comfort you in all your lifes storms whether they’re seemingly big or
miniscule, trivial or tyranical. Seek Him first, delight in his presence, and
cling to Him like a child to its Father.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧
Dec 13- Christmas Party! Why Choose Christ?
Get ready for our annual Week # 4
Christmas Party!
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the reasons why we need Christ as our Savior.
Feasting on the Word: Romans 5:6-10
Family Discussion:
What three conditions does Paul tell us we are in when we are in sin?
(Powerless – verse 6, ungodly – verse 6, enemies – verse 10)
Sin is a very serious thing. What is sin? (I John 3:4)
Who has sinned? (Romans 3:23)
What does sin do to us? (Romans 6:23, Isaiah 59:2)
Who is the answer to our sin? (Matthew 1:21, Luke 19:10, John 14:6)
Going back to Romans 5:6-10...
Paul told us there are three conditions we are in when we are sinners. He
also tells us three things that come through Jesus Christ. What are those
three things? (Justified – verse 9, saved from His wrath – verse 9, recon-
ciled – verse 10)
In verse 9, Paul tells us we can be justified. What does justified mean?
(Brought back in a relationship with God - just as if you had never
sinned.)
Through what are we justified? (The blood of Jesus Christ)
So, how important is it for us to choose Christ?
Challenge:
Take time to discuss how much God must love us to send Jesus to die for
us so that we could have the hope of eternal life with Him. Share some
things that you will do this week to show God you love Him. If you have
younger children, sing Jesus Loves Me or Jesus Loves the Little Children.
Reading Guide
1 Kings 10,11 1 Kings 12,13 1 Kings 14,15 1 Kings 16-18 1 Kings 19,20 1 Kings 21,22 2 Kings 1-3
Lk. 24:1-35 Lk. 24:36-53 John 1:1-28 John 1:29-51 John 2 John 3:1-21 John 3:22-36

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Vol. 2 No. 31 Dec 14, 2008
Merciful
On The Website
Hopefully you’ve checked out “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather
the website by now. If you than burnt offerings.” -Hosea 6:6
haven’t, why not?
Archived newletter articles Jesus later quotes this verse twice in Matthew. Both times it was di-
can be read, pictures from past rected at the Pharisees, a sect of Jews that was known for its dedication
events can be found, as well as to the Law. It was later the sect out of which Paul came persecuting the
a calendar of upcoming events early Christians in his zeal for what he thought was God, but was actu-
so you don’t miss out. You can ally the old law.
even watch videos! Unfortunately, we can be known more by our judgements against
If you use a RSS feeder, you can the world, instead of the loving mercy we show in light of Jesus’ life and
link a feed from most of the death. We tend to fault on the side of “being right” more than “forgiving”.
pages on the site. God calls all sorts of people to himself, but all to often we think we
If you have any suggestions ought to play the role of a bouncer outside a popular club. We’re only
about the website, let me know letting in those who can look the part or can put on a face of holiness.
in an email! We’ve mistakenly put other things before loving one another. We show
favoritism to those who look most like us and write off the very ones of
society that Christ would have been seen among.
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that
gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to any-
one who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!” -James
2:12-13
The law that gives freedom is the law that Christ gave us when he
fulfilled the old law on the cross. Instead of a new law with new bind-
ings, it’s a law with 2 simple principles: Love God, and Love your neigh-
bor. When we add things that cause others to stumble and make the
way to God more difficult, we become much more like the Pharisees
that Jesus often warned his disciples about.
“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead,

make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your
brother’s way.” -Rom. 14:13
How would Jesus interact with those you encounter everyday?

How would he show them the mercy that they needed? I pray that God
shows you an opportunity to show that mercy this week to someone.
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Parents look out for a sign How to Choose Christ
up sheet for Devos to be Week # 5
held in 2009! This year we OBJECTIVE: To identify the way that we can choose salvation through
will be doing grades 7th Christ.
through 12th together to Feasting on the Word:
I Timothy 2:1-6, Romans 5:6-10
have bigger gatherings. Family Discussion:
Who does God want to be saved? (I Tim. 2:4)
Looking back at Romans 5:9, through what can we be justified? (Christ’s
blood) How do we come in contact with the blood of Christ so that we
can wash away our sins?
1st we must HEAR
- Romans 10:17 – Faith comes through hearing the word of God.
- John 6:45 – It is God’s Word, not man’s, that we need to listen to.
2nd we must BELIEVE (Have faith)
- John 8:24 – If we do not believe, we die in our sins.
- Hebrews 11:6 – Belief is required to please God.
3rd we must REPENT (Repentance means to turn and go a different di-
rection. We must turn from the ways of sin and move toward God.)
- Acts 3:19 – Repentance is needed, so the Lord can wipe out our sins.
- Acts 17:30 – God commands that all people repent.
- Luke 13:3,5 – Repentance is essential for all men.
4th we must CONFESS
- Romans 10:9-10 – We need to confess with our mouth that “Jesus is
Lord.”
5th we must be BAPTIZED
- Acts 2:38 – The results are (1) forgiveness of sins and (2) the gift of the
Holy Spirit.
- Mark 16:16 – Baptism in faith is a response to the Gospel.
- Romans 6:3-7 – Baptism is when we come in contact with the blood of
Christ.
- Acts 10:48 – We must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Challenge:
List the major ingredients of a chocolate cake: flour, eggs, sugar, and
chocolate. What would happen if you decided to leave out one of the
ingredients? Would the cake truly be a chocolate cake? Are all the above
ingredients required to make a
Christian? What would happen if you tried to leave one out? Conclude
by thanking God for the gracious gift of Jesus Christ and the recipe for
salvation.
Note from Aaron: I also think true discipleship to Christ must follow
these “steps”.
Reading Guide
2 Kings 4,5 2 Kings 6-8 2 Kings 9-11 2 Kings 12-14 2 Kings 15-17 2 Kings 18,19 2 Kings 20-22
John 4:1-30 John 4:31-54 John 5:1-24 John 5:25-47 John 6:1-21 John 6:22-44 John 6:45-71

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Vol. 2 No. 32 Dec 21, 2008
Worthiness
On The Website
Hopefully you’ve checked out This morning I was thinking about how intimately God knows me.
the website by now. If you He knows me better than anyone else in the world, including my par-
haven’t, why not? ents and even myself! I thought, “How can God see, hear, love, and know
Archived newletter articles everything about me and everyone else in the world?” Then I realized
can be read, pictures from past that he’s God and has no limitations like we experience.
events can be found, as well as This is were I would have quoted the whole of Psalm 139, but I
a calendar of upcoming events wanted to say more. So turn there, read that, and then come back here.
so you don’t miss out. You can Then while I was driving in my car, I’m listening to a sermon recorded
even watch videos! from a men’s retreat that Chris Seidman was speaking at... and he was
If you use a RSS feeder, you can talking about how we often seek the praise of other men, but it never
link a feed from most of the satisfies. We’ll only be satisfied by realizing our worth in God’s eyes.
pages on the site. All too often we’re living and making our decisions based on what
people think of us, rather than what God thinks of us. Men may work ex-
tra hours, buy things outside their means, and stress themselves to the
limit. Why? Because they want to keep up appearances. Impress some-
in an email!
one, earn the praise of someone, or gain respect from someone. Women
may dress in the latest fashions, wear immodest clothing, wake up early
in the morning to spend hours in front of a mirror to work on their hair
and do their makeup just right, and even sacrifice their sexual purity.
Why? Because they want to be beautiful, loved, accepted, etc.
We forget who we are, and we try to define ourselves by the world’s
definition of success: beauty, fame, fortune, and power. We will never
be fulfilled in pursuing these things though. You may spend your whole
life so that the world might tell you that you’re worthy. Even if it’s on a
smaller scale: your friends, your family, or your church.
If you realized who you are in God’s eyes... it would change every-
thing. What you held important is no longer important, and how you
interact with people changes. All your decisions are no longer based on
who you’re trying to be, but who you are.
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy
and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his
sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will” -Eph.
1:4-5
“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.” -2 Cor 6:18
“So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God
has made you also an heir.” -Gal. 4:7
-Aaron ✌♥n☧

Dec 31st- New Years Eve Blessing for Choosing Wisely
This event is for the whole Week # 6
church, so come play
games and fellowship with OBJECTIVE: To discuss some of the blessings you receive by being a
older members that you part of Christ’s Body.
wouldn’t otherwise have Feasting on the Word:
encountered. John 16:31-33
Philippians 4:6-7
Parents look out for a sign Psalm 46:1
up sheet for Devos to be II Samuel 22:1-4
Romans 8:31
held in 2009! This year we
will be doing grades 7th Family Discussion:
through 12th together to Looking at John 16:33, what is a blessing that we can receive by living in
have bigger gatherings. Christ Jesus?
What is peace?
According to Philippians 4:6-7, what will the peace of God do for us? (It
will guard our hearts and minds.)
God wants us to be at peace with our salvation. Can we truly know we
are saved? (I John 5:13)
Do you have the peace of knowing you are saved?
Looking at Psalm 46:1, what does God want to be for us?
Looking at II Samuel 22:1-4, how did David describe what God had done
for him?
Looking at Romans 8:31, who is God for?
How do we know that God wants to be a help and support to us to
change the way we live our lives?
Challenge:
Take time to allow each person to share some ways in which following
Christ has provided peace in their lives. Share how knowing God is al-
ways there for you allows you to walk through life with more confidence.
Reading Guide
2 Kings 23-25 I Chronicles 1,2 I Chron. 3-5 I Chron. 6,7 I Chron. 8-10 I Chron. 11-13 I Chron. 14-16
John 7:1-31 John 7:32-53 John 8:1-20 John 8:21-36 John 8:37-59 John 9:1-23 John 9:24-41

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