Sunday, March 22, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Competetiveness
Last night, we talked about Competetiveness. We had @ 45 kids here. Some were gone because of the West Ottawa District Basketball game. (GO WO!) Others had homework--(get that done Jared?) or were sick. (Get Better Megan!!)
We had a blind wheelchair obstacle course, a dance off and a sing off! The boys won 2 out of three--thanks to Parker Kohl and Danny Schurman!! Eye of the Tiger was excellent!
Genesis 4: 1-8 says: The Lord accepted Abel's offering, but he did not accept Cain's. This made Cain very angry and dejected...Cain attacked and killed his brother." Woah! Wait a minute--killed because he lost the competition? Or killed because of God's reaction?
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 "Properly focused competetive drives can produce great results."
Why do some people find it difficult to lose or be wrong about something?
Why do some people always have to win or be right--even with their friends?
Why do we always have to "one-up" someone when they're sharing struggles?
Does it ever pay to be competetive?
How much is too much and when does it turn to just being rude or mean?
Should Christians avoid all competition?
We talked about these questions in our small groups. As I was surfing from group to group I overheard conversations about whether girls should be allowed to play football on a boys team. Interesting.... and how someone described parents as being the driven force of a child's competetive nature....
We only had two kids sign up for the Believe Conference. Unless I hear from more by next week, we won't be going.
Peace for your weekend!
We had a blind wheelchair obstacle course, a dance off and a sing off! The boys won 2 out of three--thanks to Parker Kohl and Danny Schurman!! Eye of the Tiger was excellent!
Genesis 4: 1-8 says: The Lord accepted Abel's offering, but he did not accept Cain's. This made Cain very angry and dejected...Cain attacked and killed his brother." Woah! Wait a minute--killed because he lost the competition? Or killed because of God's reaction?
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 "Properly focused competetive drives can produce great results."
Why do some people find it difficult to lose or be wrong about something?
Why do some people always have to win or be right--even with their friends?
Why do we always have to "one-up" someone when they're sharing struggles?
Does it ever pay to be competetive?
How much is too much and when does it turn to just being rude or mean?
Should Christians avoid all competition?
We talked about these questions in our small groups. As I was surfing from group to group I overheard conversations about whether girls should be allowed to play football on a boys team. Interesting.... and how someone described parents as being the driven force of a child's competetive nature....
We only had two kids sign up for the Believe Conference. Unless I hear from more by next week, we won't be going.
Peace for your weekend!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Wed. March 4
Hello My Friends!
Announcements:
Tshirts have been ordered and processed! They should be here some time next week!
Wyld Life--Black River this week will be helping at the BR Rat Race! 8:30 am Meet in the lyceum! W.O. at the Anchor 3 to 4:30!
Basketball game tonight (Thursday, March 4) at MacBay. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
Youth Led Sunday!! Sign Up NOW! Everyone should participate on Sunday, April 26. Opportunities are available for all three services and all areas!
MISSION TRIP 2009! We will be traveling in June to that wonderful, far away land called Hope College! Join us June 20 to 25th as we embark on a fun filled week serving the people of Holland. We will be volunteering at the Mission, MacRec, Hospice, and doing some "Meet a Need" work in the community, as well as exploring some ethnic restaurants around town! Cost is $250.
BELIEVE! We watched a short video promo for the BELIEVE conference being held on April 24 and 25 at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Tickets are $49 for early registration before March 12.
We started our night with the Days of the Week game. Have your middle schooler explain how to play!
Our Scripture for last night was: John 4:23 "A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks."
Topic: Where Do You See God in Your Every Day Life?. At first, we brainstormed ideas of where we see God. Then, we watched a quick powerpoint of pictures showing different objects, places, people, etc…Then, we named some more places after watching the powerpoint. I showed them a wrapped box that I said I put God in. After I unwrapped the box, then I showed them what was inside. It was a mirror, and we talked about how we are a reflection of God, or that God is in us. Next, we broke up into guys and girls. Here's some questions to ponder with your youth :Where IS God at Harbor Lights, Mac Bay, Black River, and Holland East?Are there people who stand out in your mind that reflect God or Jesus? Who are they and what makes you feel like they represent God?Where IS God when you're riding in a car?Where IS God when your aunt, grandma, dad has cancer? We shared a stories about when we either really wanted to see God and didn't, or where we have seen God.
We ended the night with prayer for people on our hearts and minds, worries that we and our parents have, and named some things we were thankful for, also.
*Aaron said it was the best discussion this year with the boys! Way to go!
Peace~
Les
Announcements:
Tshirts have been ordered and processed! They should be here some time next week!
Wyld Life--Black River this week will be helping at the BR Rat Race! 8:30 am Meet in the lyceum! W.O. at the Anchor 3 to 4:30!
Basketball game tonight (Thursday, March 4) at MacBay. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
Youth Led Sunday!! Sign Up NOW! Everyone should participate on Sunday, April 26. Opportunities are available for all three services and all areas!
MISSION TRIP 2009! We will be traveling in June to that wonderful, far away land called Hope College! Join us June 20 to 25th as we embark on a fun filled week serving the people of Holland. We will be volunteering at the Mission, MacRec, Hospice, and doing some "Meet a Need" work in the community, as well as exploring some ethnic restaurants around town! Cost is $250.
BELIEVE! We watched a short video promo for the BELIEVE conference being held on April 24 and 25 at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Tickets are $49 for early registration before March 12.
We started our night with the Days of the Week game. Have your middle schooler explain how to play!
Our Scripture for last night was: John 4:23 "A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks."
Topic: Where Do You See God in Your Every Day Life?. At first, we brainstormed ideas of where we see God. Then, we watched a quick powerpoint of pictures showing different objects, places, people, etc…Then, we named some more places after watching the powerpoint. I showed them a wrapped box that I said I put God in. After I unwrapped the box, then I showed them what was inside. It was a mirror, and we talked about how we are a reflection of God, or that God is in us. Next, we broke up into guys and girls. Here's some questions to ponder with your youth :Where IS God at Harbor Lights, Mac Bay, Black River, and Holland East?Are there people who stand out in your mind that reflect God or Jesus? Who are they and what makes you feel like they represent God?Where IS God when you're riding in a car?Where IS God when your aunt, grandma, dad has cancer? We shared a stories about when we either really wanted to see God and didn't, or where we have seen God.
We ended the night with prayer for people on our hearts and minds, worries that we and our parents have, and named some things we were thankful for, also.
*Aaron said it was the best discussion this year with the boys! Way to go!
Peace~
Les
WELCOME!!
Hey Everyone!
So glad you've found our blog! Each week I will write about what's been happening in our Middle School Youth Ministries, post some pics, and write some words of wisdom that I invite you to comment on, or even challenge! Let people know we're here, and would looovvveeee to have some great conversations about my fantastic friends! Peace! Leslie
So glad you've found our blog! Each week I will write about what's been happening in our Middle School Youth Ministries, post some pics, and write some words of wisdom that I invite you to comment on, or even challenge! Let people know we're here, and would looovvveeee to have some great conversations about my fantastic friends! Peace! Leslie
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