September 18, 2006
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Your Opinion
4. Surf Report
5. Birthdays
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Fall Fusion
What a night! We packed into Safari Sam's Friday night and rocked the place!! Check out the video for a snapshot of the Fusion. You can also click here to see all the pictures.
MS Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers!! Our Fall Retreat is less than a month away! On the weekend of October 6-8 we head off to Camp Tadmor for our annual Fall Retreat!
What can you expect? Great times with friends, incredible night games, exciting worship, great encounters with God, the Giant Swing, the Lake Race, Great speaker, and so much more!
We will leave the church on Friday at 4:30 and return on Sunday at 4:00. The cost is only $80 and is due by Sunday, October 1. Don't miss out on this awesome weekend!
If you are a High Schooler that is serious about loving God, loving others, and the direction of our youth group, then student leadership would be a great fit for you.
For more information, pick up and application packet on the youth center info table, or download one at www.180students.com/stuff. Turn in the application to Aaron.
Our first meeting will be at 6:00 pm, this Wednesday September 20th.
See You At The Pole
See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. That means this is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray—for their school, friends teachers, government, and their nation. See You at the Pole™ is not a demonstration, political rally, nor a stand for or against anything.
On September 27, be sure to join with other students around the flagpole of your school an hour before school starts, to pray, and then watch God move!
That night both middle school and high school groups will be meeting in the Youth Center from 7:00 to 8:30 for a special SYATP ralley and worship time. This event always proves to be a powerful night and one you won't want to miss. There will be no Danger Zone the following night. Middle schoolers please join on that Wednesday night.
Mexico Video - Extended Version
If you were with us yesterday you saw our Mexico Outreach video and heard testimonies from the team. Here is the extended version of the video with over 3 minutes of additional footage and music. Be careful. It will make you want to pack your bags for Mexico!
Sad News From Bolivia
We have just received a letter from Oscar Silvestre our Compassion Child in Bolivia.
A worker from his Compassion Project writes, "Hello Dear Friends: With the love of our Lord Jesus go the greetings to you. This is the sponsorship responsable helping to write. We are so grateful for your support, love and affection. You sent all of that to Oscar. He thanks to God for your lifes always. Actually Oscar is living far away. That is why he cannot come to the Student Center. Oscar wishes that you continue ahead with your love and affection for the children. Please keep praying for Oscar and family. May God bless your lifes. I close with much love. Ariane"
We have had the privilege of being a part of Oscar's life for six years. Pray that he continues to seek after Jesus and experience His blessings.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Jamie was popular because:
1. She was nice to everyone.
2. She smiled a lot.
Ready for the next one? Jamie knew how to talk and listen. It wasn't unusual at all to see her listening to someone sharing a problem, but she was also a good conversationalist. In other words, the other person didn't have to do all the talking.
Everyone knows someone who talks all the time. They're not much fun to be around, are they? I once had a friend whom I went out to eat a lot with. She talked all the time. As in nonstop. Once in a while, she'd say, "Susie, I don't understand you. You travel all over the place and speak to thousands of teenagers every year, but you sure don't say much one-on-one."
I wanted to say, "How can I? You never give me a chance!"
Everyone wants to talk.We all have a story to tell. Each of us enjoy having someone listen to what we say. It makes us feel important when someone is truly interested in what we're saying.
LEARN TO LISTEN
When other people find out you're willing to listen, believe me, they'll talk--and they'll be talking to you! But when you listen . . . really listen. I'm talking about genuine listening--not the kind of "listening" where you focus your eyes on the person speaking, but your mind is focused on Jason Issacs who's approaching your table.
When someone is talking to you, zero in 100 percent on that person. It's easy to tell when someone's just pretending to listen but really thinking about something else. That won't fly in making friends. You'll be known as a phony.
Okay, but once I've learned to be a great listener, what am I going to do with all the stuff I'm hearing? Oooh. That's a good one.
You're going to have to learn to keep secrets. A genuine friend is one who can be trusted. When Josh tells you in confidence that he likes Bethany, you can't run off and tell her--even though it'll kill you not to.
Would it ever be right to break a secret? Oooh. Another good one. And the answer is yes. If your friend is in danger of hurting herself or someone else, you can't keep that information private. But we'll talk more about that later when we get into how to help your friends who are going through really rough times.
Back to keeping secrets. Make it a priority. When people realize they can trust you--truly trust you--they'll feel safe in opening up to you with their problems, hurts, questions, fears and dreams. But listening is only half of this strategy. It's just as important to talk as it is to listen. The key is learning when to talk. Try not to talk just to hear yourself talking--that brings us back to my friend who just talked and talked and talked allllll the time. No one else could get a word in edgewise.
Don't put the burden of the entire conversation on someone else. You've got to do your part, too. Talking is learning how to be a good conversationalist.
Seventeen-year-old Lance says, "It always freaks me out when I'm with a girl who expects me to do all the talking. That's too much pressure. I like being with girls who can hold their own end of the conversation."
Jeremy feels the same way: "Sometimes I'll be with a girl who acts like she's afraid to say something. I mean, how else are we gonna get to know each other if we don't talk and listen? But sometimes girls act like what they have to say isn't important. Of course it is! I wouldn't be spending time with a girl, trying to carry on a conversation with her, if I didn't care about what she has to say."
Guess what? Lance and Jeremy aren't the only ones who feel this way. Everyone wants to be in a friendship that has both give and take when it comes to talking.
Yeah, but sometimes I just don't know what to say!
I hear you. And I understand. Here's a little secret: If you're really listening to what the other person is saying, you can ask questions about what he's talking about.
Eric just mentioned he has a lot of math homework. So make a question out of what you've heard: "Do you like math?"
"Ah, it's okay. But Mrs. Johnson sure gives us a lot of homework!"
Now grab your next question from what he's just told you.
"I haven't had Mrs. Johnson. Is she a good teacher? Does she explain things well?"
Of course, you don't always have to continue the conversation by asking questions. Throw your own thoughts out there as well. Again, Eric has just mentioned he has a lot of math homework. You contribute your own thoughts: "I don't have any math homework, but I've got a huge report to write on this play called 'Our Town' that we've been reading in Lit."
Taken from "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2003, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. Your Opinon
What are the greatest needs of students today? What do you need from your youth ministry and the adults that care for you within that ministry? Pastor Brian asks those questions in a recent post on his blog, www.brianeberly.com. Your input and opinions are welcomed. Read the post here and share your thoughts in the comment section.
4. SURF REPORT
~ The Worst Analogies
The Worst Analogies Ever Written in a High School Essay
~ Life2theMax--Family
Check out this interactive site about family issues and more
5. BIRTHDAYS
We've got THREE birthdays this week! Be sure to wish Anthony Ramirez, Steven Alexander, and Sydney Freyer a VERY HAPPY Birthday this week. We wish you three the best!
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
There are more chickens in the world than people.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Enthusiasm is as good a thing in the Church as fire is in a cook stove."
- Billy Sunday
"Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God."
- Jim Elliot
===========our|sponsor===========
Clichés...Slogans...Buzzwords...HAVE NO PLACE WHEN FRIENDS IN TROUBLE COME TO YOU!
When a friend is hurting, all you want to do is help. But what do you say when your best friend doesn't eat, or her parents are splitting up, or you see the cutting scars on your friend's arms? There's just no script for this stuff.
That's where this book comes in. It's for concerned friends who know that the best way to help is stepping in with love and authentic support. Whether you know someone who is dealing with sexual abuse, drug addiction, or depression, "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" offers practical advice on how you can be a true friend by tapping into the wisdom of the Bible, the heart of Jesus, and the advice of counselors who know what they're talking about.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
After they make Styrofoam, what do they ship it in?
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Your Opinion
4. Surf Report
5. Birthdays
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Potent Quotables
8. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Fall Fusion
What a night! We packed into Safari Sam's Friday night and rocked the place!! Check out the video for a snapshot of the Fusion. You can also click here to see all the pictures.
MS Fall Retreat
Hey Middle Schoolers!! Our Fall Retreat is less than a month away! On the weekend of October 6-8 we head off to Camp Tadmor for our annual Fall Retreat!
What can you expect? Great times with friends, incredible night games, exciting worship, great encounters with God, the Giant Swing, the Lake Race, Great speaker, and so much more!
We will leave the church on Friday at 4:30 and return on Sunday at 4:00. The cost is only $80 and is due by Sunday, October 1. Don't miss out on this awesome weekend!
Click here to see all the pictures from last year's Fall Retreat.
HS Student Leadership Team Please do not let money stand in the way of you and the Fall Retreat. If money is an issue please talk to Pastor Brian right away.
If you are a High Schooler that is serious about loving God, loving others, and the direction of our youth group, then student leadership would be a great fit for you.
For more information, pick up and application packet on the youth center info table, or download one at www.180students.com/stuff. Turn in the application to Aaron.
Our first meeting will be at 6:00 pm, this Wednesday September 20th.
See You At The Pole
See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. That means this is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray—for their school, friends teachers, government, and their nation. See You at the Pole™ is not a demonstration, political rally, nor a stand for or against anything.
On September 27, be sure to join with other students around the flagpole of your school an hour before school starts, to pray, and then watch God move!
That night both middle school and high school groups will be meeting in the Youth Center from 7:00 to 8:30 for a special SYATP ralley and worship time. This event always proves to be a powerful night and one you won't want to miss. There will be no Danger Zone the following night. Middle schoolers please join on that Wednesday night.
Mexico Video - Extended Version
If you were with us yesterday you saw our Mexico Outreach video and heard testimonies from the team. Here is the extended version of the video with over 3 minutes of additional footage and music. Be careful. It will make you want to pack your bags for Mexico!
Sad News From Bolivia
We have just received a letter from Oscar Silvestre our Compassion Child in Bolivia.A worker from his Compassion Project writes, "Hello Dear Friends: With the love of our Lord Jesus go the greetings to you. This is the sponsorship responsable helping to write. We are so grateful for your support, love and affection. You sent all of that to Oscar. He thanks to God for your lifes always. Actually Oscar is living far away. That is why he cannot come to the Student Center. Oscar wishes that you continue ahead with your love and affection for the children. Please keep praying for Oscar and family. May God bless your lifes. I close with much love. Ariane"
We have had the privilege of being a part of Oscar's life for six years. Pray that he continues to seek after Jesus and experience His blessings.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Jamie was popular because:
1. She was nice to everyone.
2. She smiled a lot.
Ready for the next one? Jamie knew how to talk and listen. It wasn't unusual at all to see her listening to someone sharing a problem, but she was also a good conversationalist. In other words, the other person didn't have to do all the talking.
Everyone knows someone who talks all the time. They're not much fun to be around, are they? I once had a friend whom I went out to eat a lot with. She talked all the time. As in nonstop. Once in a while, she'd say, "Susie, I don't understand you. You travel all over the place and speak to thousands of teenagers every year, but you sure don't say much one-on-one."
I wanted to say, "How can I? You never give me a chance!"
Everyone wants to talk.We all have a story to tell. Each of us enjoy having someone listen to what we say. It makes us feel important when someone is truly interested in what we're saying.
LEARN TO LISTEN
When other people find out you're willing to listen, believe me, they'll talk--and they'll be talking to you! But when you listen . . . really listen. I'm talking about genuine listening--not the kind of "listening" where you focus your eyes on the person speaking, but your mind is focused on Jason Issacs who's approaching your table.
When someone is talking to you, zero in 100 percent on that person. It's easy to tell when someone's just pretending to listen but really thinking about something else. That won't fly in making friends. You'll be known as a phony.
Okay, but once I've learned to be a great listener, what am I going to do with all the stuff I'm hearing? Oooh. That's a good one.
You're going to have to learn to keep secrets. A genuine friend is one who can be trusted. When Josh tells you in confidence that he likes Bethany, you can't run off and tell her--even though it'll kill you not to.
Would it ever be right to break a secret? Oooh. Another good one. And the answer is yes. If your friend is in danger of hurting herself or someone else, you can't keep that information private. But we'll talk more about that later when we get into how to help your friends who are going through really rough times.
Back to keeping secrets. Make it a priority. When people realize they can trust you--truly trust you--they'll feel safe in opening up to you with their problems, hurts, questions, fears and dreams. But listening is only half of this strategy. It's just as important to talk as it is to listen. The key is learning when to talk. Try not to talk just to hear yourself talking--that brings us back to my friend who just talked and talked and talked allllll the time. No one else could get a word in edgewise.
Don't put the burden of the entire conversation on someone else. You've got to do your part, too. Talking is learning how to be a good conversationalist.
Seventeen-year-old Lance says, "It always freaks me out when I'm with a girl who expects me to do all the talking. That's too much pressure. I like being with girls who can hold their own end of the conversation."
Jeremy feels the same way: "Sometimes I'll be with a girl who acts like she's afraid to say something. I mean, how else are we gonna get to know each other if we don't talk and listen? But sometimes girls act like what they have to say isn't important. Of course it is! I wouldn't be spending time with a girl, trying to carry on a conversation with her, if I didn't care about what she has to say."
Guess what? Lance and Jeremy aren't the only ones who feel this way. Everyone wants to be in a friendship that has both give and take when it comes to talking.
Yeah, but sometimes I just don't know what to say!
I hear you. And I understand. Here's a little secret: If you're really listening to what the other person is saying, you can ask questions about what he's talking about.
Eric just mentioned he has a lot of math homework. So make a question out of what you've heard: "Do you like math?"
"Ah, it's okay. But Mrs. Johnson sure gives us a lot of homework!"
Now grab your next question from what he's just told you.
"I haven't had Mrs. Johnson. Is she a good teacher? Does she explain things well?"
Of course, you don't always have to continue the conversation by asking questions. Throw your own thoughts out there as well. Again, Eric has just mentioned he has a lot of math homework. You contribute your own thoughts: "I don't have any math homework, but I've got a huge report to write on this play called 'Our Town' that we've been reading in Lit."
Taken from "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" by Susie Shellenberger, copyright 2003, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. Your Opinon
What are the greatest needs of students today? What do you need from your youth ministry and the adults that care for you within that ministry? Pastor Brian asks those questions in a recent post on his blog, www.brianeberly.com. Your input and opinions are welcomed. Read the post here and share your thoughts in the comment section.
4. SURF REPORT
~ The Worst Analogies
The Worst Analogies Ever Written in a High School Essay
~ Life2theMax--Family
Check out this interactive site about family issues and more
5. BIRTHDAYS
We've got THREE birthdays this week! Be sure to wish Anthony Ramirez, Steven Alexander, and Sydney Freyer a VERY HAPPY Birthday this week. We wish you three the best!
6. FORGETTABLE FACT
There are more chickens in the world than people.
7. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Enthusiasm is as good a thing in the Church as fire is in a cook stove."
- Billy Sunday
"Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God."
- Jim Elliot
===========our|sponsor===========
Clichés...Slogans...Buzzwords...HAVE NO PLACE WHEN FRIENDS IN TROUBLE COME TO YOU!
When a friend is hurting, all you want to do is help. But what do you say when your best friend doesn't eat, or her parents are splitting up, or you see the cutting scars on your friend's arms? There's just no script for this stuff.
That's where this book comes in. It's for concerned friends who know that the best way to help is stepping in with love and authentic support. Whether you know someone who is dealing with sexual abuse, drug addiction, or depression, "How to Help Your Hurting Friend" offers practical advice on how you can be a true friend by tapping into the wisdom of the Bible, the heart of Jesus, and the advice of counselors who know what they're talking about.
Order here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
8. PARTING SHOT
After they make Styrofoam, what do they ship it in?
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