February 2012
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Relationship Status: Recap
The Point: There are Biblical guidelines for healthy dating relationships.
TXT: 1 Corinthians 6:18
Fun Element: We played Temple Run and the students really got into by cheering for the game on the big screen!
Set List: Yours is the Kingdom, Love is Here
Favorite Moment: We had 5 different individuals in different stages of relationships on stage as our “expert panel” for dating....
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Announcements (02-22-12)
Here are your very important announcements for this week:
That’s all you need to know really….be there tonight!
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Relationship Status
For the second week of our Facebook Official dating series we’re going to practically talk about biblical guidelines for dating. In fact this week YOU get to decide what we talk about. All students are going to be encouraged to write down a few questions they want answered about dating and they’ll be answered by our panel of relationships “experts.”
We believe that though...
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Friend Request: Recap
The Point: Your relationship with Jesus impacts your relationship with others.
TXT: A whole bunch, Prov. 4:23, 17:17, 27:17, Col. 3:1-4, 2 Cor. 6:14
Fun Element: We played Angry Birds on the big screen, tried out some “Speed Friending” and introduced our “Tebowing” challenge for the week.
Set List: Happy Day, Mighty to Save, Give Me Faith
Favorite Moment: We asked...
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Announcements (02-15-12)
Here are your very important announcements for this week:
CIY Believe - Remember if you’re heading to CIY Believe that you need to have a note to get out of school early. You can’t get on the bus without a note from your parents! Did you register late and not get our packing list? Here it is.
2nd Annual Dating & Dodgeball - Next week in SM, February 22nd, we will be continuing...
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Friend Request
Facebook has changed the way we live our lives and it has definitely changed our relationships. Never before has there been such access to the lives of others around us. We can message them, ‘like’ what they’re doing, look at their pictures and check out their profile all from the comfort of our computer (or phone).
As Christ followers it’s important to have healthy...
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Facebook Official Series
This week we’re starting a new series called Facebook Official. In this series we’ll discuss how students following Christ should be conducting their dating lives. Over four weeks we’ll cover everything from relationships all the way to the topic of sex.
Check out what will be happening in the series:
Friend Request - We’re going to start the series looking at...
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WEiRD Wk 5: Recap
The Point: Discover the burdens God has given you.
TXT: Micah 6:8, Isaiah 6:5
Fun Element: We promoted our next series FB Official by playing a game with conversation hearts and showing the Facebook Official video.
Set List: No music this week, we shortened our service to show 58: The Film afterwards.
Favorite Moment: 1/3 of the students stayed after to watch the 58: documentary on...
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WEiRD Burden
For the final week of our WEiRD series we are going to be talking about having a weird burden. The definition of a burden is a “load”, it is the idea of carrying something. A burden bothers you, it worries you and you always think about it.
We believe that God gives us holy burdens in our lives. He makes us hate poverty, gives us passion to help people out of sexual sin, want to lead...
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Super Bowl Party
Due to technical difficulties our Super Bowl Party has been cancelled.
We are sorry to say it, but we will not be showing the game at the SM Building tomorrow night! Please help us spread the word to anyone that doesn’t follow us on Facebook or receive our TXT updates.
We were looking forward to watching the big game with you, we’re bummed that we can’t!
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WEiRD Wk 4: Recap
The Point: Live in a weird way that leads people to Jesus.
TXT: The life of John the Baptist.
Fun Element: Played Impossible Shot and had some Orange Races.
Set List: Marvelous Light, King of Majesty, Open Hands
Favorite Moment: Watching our student band really start to engage our students while leading worship.
Next week: WEiRD Wk. 5, Weird Burden
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Announcements (02-01-12)
Here are your very important announcements:
Super Bowl Party - This Sunday night is the biggest game of the year! We will be gathering at the SM Building at 5 pm to watch the game. Drinks are provided, bring a snack to share! There are NO Grow Groups this Sunday night, they resume next week.
CIY Believe - Haven’t signed up for this trip yet? Seriously?? Registration is due ASAP. Middle...
January 2012
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(NOT) Too Much Information...
If we are going to be weird, that means we need to boldly share what we believe. When we follow Jesus it changes us, it literally makes us a new person. That news is too good, too exciting to keep to ourselves. We have to share our faith!
The problem is, we live in a world that wants everyone to be right. No one wants to be offended or told their wrong. When we teach the words of Jesus, “No...
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WEiRD Wk 3: Recap
The Point: Love your family and treat them well.
TXT: Exodus 2-4, Numbers 12
Fun Element: Played the Yes/No ”game” and a game called Bucket Head.
Set List: Sing Sing Sing, My Hope Is In You, How He Loves
Favorite Moment: Sharing a message that is so relevant to all of us. We have to be Jesus to our families!
Next Week: WEiRD Wk 4, (NOT) Too Much Information…
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WEiRD Family
Being WEiRD has to affect every area of our life, including our family. Sometimes it is the hardest to live out your faith at home because they are the people that know you the most, your guard is down around them
This week we’re going to find out what it means to have a WEiRD family and find out what that requires from you. We’ll be learning from the life of Moses and his siblings...
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WEiRD Wk 2: Recap
The Point: People pleasing is not pleasing to God.
TXT: John 12:42-43
Fun Element: Started off with the Impossible Shot and played a game that showed how impossible it is to please everyone.
Set List: Oh This God, Not To Us, Run
Favorite Moment: We had a student come up on stage and share why they’re weird in their faith. I always love students being able to see how their peers are...
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Announcements (1-18-12)
Here are your very important announcements for this week:
CIY Believe - Registration is due ASAP. If you have not gotten your medical release form and $75 to Ryne do it NOW! It is an awesome weekend for all middle school students.
Chili Cookoff - Enjoy chili? Enjoy different kinds of chili? Our leaders are dishing up some chili before SM tonight. Come enjoy at 5:30 pm and tell us what kind...
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WEiRD: If You Please
This week we’re talking all about people pleasing. The truth is people pleasing is not pleasing to God. Trying to make people happy is an unattainable goal, that only leads us farther from God. We begin to put our focus on making people happy instead of caring about what God desires from us.
People pleasing is a temptation that all of us face one way or another. Come see what Jesus has to...
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Summer Trips
Find our summer trips letter here.
Here is the CIY Form, Cranks Creek Form and our Trip Scholarship Form.
Contact fccstumin@gmail.com with any questions.
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WEiRD Wk 1: Recap
The Point: Jesus was weird.
TXT: Matthew 5, 7:13-14
Fun Element: We watched this weird video and played a weird version of tricycle races.
Set List: King of Majesty, Love the Lord, Love Is Here
Favorite Moment: Kate (my wife) shared about how she is weird. She talked about teaching high school students and making her classroom as a safe place for them to feel protected and open up to...
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Announcements (1-11-12)
Here are your very important announcements for the week:
CIY Believe - Registration is due TODAY. Get it into Ryne or the church office ASAP. The trip is for middle school students and is $75. (Click here for more info)
Chili Cookoff - The adult leaders of SM are going to make up some chili and bring it next week. We’ll start serving up at 5:30 PM. We’ll also let you vote for the...
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We're Back!
After a great Christmas Break, SM is back this week! We meet Wednesday, January 11th 6:30-7:30 PM.
We are beginning a new series this semester called WEiRD (because normal isn’t working). When we study the person of Jesus we realize that he was weird! If we are going to be his followers, then we’re called to live weird lives also. Being weird means so much than being an outcast or...
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Parents Meeting
Wednesday, January 11th there will be a short meeting for parents. The meeting is 6:00-6:30 PM before we begin SM at 6:30 PM. This meeting will let you know about what is coming up this semester for SM and we will have information for our summer trips.
December 2011
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Rhythm or Rut? →
great article on student small groups and how to create a healthy rhythm. what can we do to provide more rhythm for our Grow Groups?
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Letters: Recap
The Point: The church is the hope of the world.
TXT: Romans - Revelation
Fun Element: Played an old favorite game, ‘Body Parts’
Set List: I Am Free, The Stand, My Hope Is In You
Favorite Moment: It felt like the right timing and message to end the semester on.
Next Week: Christmas Movie Night, join us for Elf!
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The Book: Letters
In the final week of our series The Book (an overview at the entire Bible) we are looking at the letters written in the New Testament. It’s interesting that God decided to communicate to all of history with letters written to specific people and places. Authors like Paul, Peter and John wrote truth to specific situations that are still important for us to learn and follow today.
Throughout...
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THIS WEEK IN SM (Gospels) →
Did you miss SM this week? Download This Week in SM for daily reading and reflection questions about this week’s topic
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Gospels: Recap
The Point: Jesus is the answer to sin.
The TXT: The Gospels (specifically used, Matthew)
Fun Element: Tested our knowledge with Who Is Jesus Trivia, did Build-A-Beard and a quick round of Impossible Shot.
Set List: Trading My Sorrows, Glory to God Forever, Mighty to Save
Next Week: The Book: Letters
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Announcements (12-07-11)
Here are your very important announcements:
Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 21st 6:30-8 pm. We are going to enjoy the movie Elf, drink some hot chocolate and wear our best Christmas pajamas! This is going to be a laid back, fun night - a great time to bring a friend!
CIY Believe - Middle School students do NOT miss this trip. Find what you need to know here.
Christmas Break -...
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The Book: Gospels
This week we come to one of the most important parts of God’s Word called the Gospels. They cover the life of Jesus. There are four books: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and each tells the same story with a different perspective and audience in mind. The Gospels are unique because they’re not just telling a story, but they’re telling a story with the intention of proving that it...
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Prophets: Recap
The Point: A prophet is a spokesperson for God.
The TXT: Isaiah - Malachi
Fun Element: We played Fire Hydrant, Dog, Truck as a paper, rock scissors type game. We also showed pictures of all the dodgeball teams from Sunday’s tournament.
Set List: You Deserve, Prince of Peace, Open Hands
Favorite Moment: We had one of our adult leaders teach and afterwards she was approached by a...
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CIY Believe
In February we will be taking a bus full of middle school students to CIY Believe in St. Louis, MO. The cost of trip is $75. This is an incredible opportunity for any student 6-8th grade!
Find everything you need right here:
Information Letter (w/ required Registration Form)
Trip Scholarship Form
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THIS WEEK IN SM (Prophecy) →
Did you miss SM this week? Download This Week in SM for daily reading and reflection questions about this week’s topic
November 2011
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Announcements (11-30-11)
Here are you very important announcements:
Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 21st 6:30-8 pm. Come watch Elf with us to celebrate Christmas and wrap up the semester. We’ll be dishing out free popcorn, hot chocolate and candy canes. Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas to be comfortable while watching the movie!
CIY Believe - A middle school only trip is February 17-18. The cost...