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FOLLOWUP | Alpha Session 5 - Prayer: Why and How Do I Pray?

6/30/2016

This Sunday, we watched the fifth installment of the Alpha Youth Series titled: Why and How Do I Pray?. This video open up some good discussion prettying to the subject of prayer and how it takes shape in our daily life. We talked about praying in suffering, praying in thanksgiving, and praying in petition. We also shared stories of how prayers have been answered in our own lives, and how we responded to those answers. We discussed how prayer changes us and our attitudes towards people and situations.

The three questions asked in this session were:

If you could be any superhero, who would you be?
Why do you think people don't always get what they pray for?
Have you ever tried praying? What did you pray for? What happened?

Slip-N-Slide Kickball

6/15/2016

Clear up your weekends for an epic game of Slip-N-Slide Kickball!!! We'll be playing Saturday at 6:00 p.m. on the West Side Lawn behind the church office!! Bring all your friends and family.

FOLLOWUP | Alpha Youth Session 3 - Cross: Why Did Jesus Die?

6/14/2016

This past Sunday we spent our class time listening and talking about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Jesus -- leading a sinless life -- carried our sin to the cross so we could have an open and free relationship with the Father. Awesome news, right?! Below are the questions we discussed and more. Maybe you can use these same questions at home to continue the conversation together.

What is one of your most physically painful experiences?

Do you have any cool scars?

Have you ever broken a bone?

How would you define sin? Do you see it in the world around you?

Do you think the problems of the world are getting worse or better?
Who should decide what is right and what is wrong?
The video mentioned that ‘sin is not just in the world around us but also in each one of us.’ How do you feel about this idea?

Do you think there is a difference between the death of Jesus and other religious leaders, martyrs, or war heroes?

If yes, what is it? -or- If not, why?
What does the death of Jesus mean to you?
Jesus died for you and me because He loves us. What do you think about this idea?

We hope you have a GREAT week!

IMPACT 2016 | WSYM Information

6/13/2016

IMPACT INFORMATION:
If you haven't paid yet, please do so as soon as possible. If you need financial assistance please speak with Jake. We have 10 teens attending. Dillon and Sarah are going to be chaperones staying in chaperone housing. Jake and his family will be staying in off campus family housing.

TRAVEL SCHEDULE:
Monday June 20th:

7:30 a.m. Departure @ Cornerstone parking lot
11:30 a.m. Lunch @ Wolfchase Galleria Memphis TN
3:00 p.m. Arrival @ Lipscomb University

Saturday June 25th:

9:30 a.m. Departure @ Lipscomb University
12:00 p.m. Lunch @ Wolfchase Galleria Memphis TN
5:00 p.m. Arrival @ Cornerstone parking lot

FINANCIAL NEEDS:

You will need money for three meals. (Lunch on Monday, Lunch on Saturday, and Dinner one night in Nashville)
There will be a $20.00 deposit for your room key. (If you don't lose your key, you will get this money back on Friday)
Throughout the week, there will be opportunities to order pizza, snacks, and purchase t-shirts and other merchandise from vendors.
In total, $60.00 to $80.00 would be a good amount to cover everything.

PACKING:

Bible
Journal with pen or pencil
Clothing for every day (Refer to dress code below)
Shoes comfortable for walking and activities
Bedding: Twin sheets or sleeping bag and pillow
Toiletries: Toothbrush, tooth paste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, towel, medicines etc.
Phone charger
Sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Rain jacket or umbrella
Water bottle
Backpack or bag to keep up with stuff
Activities: Tennis racket, baseball glove, frisbee etc.

IMPACT DRESS CODE:

Girls: Modest, high-necked shirts. If sleeveless, the band/straps should be more than one-inch wide and with no bra straps showing. When you raise your arms you shouldn’t be able to see your stomach. When you bend down, you shouldn’t be able to see your underwear.
Guys: Shirts – No wife-beaters, cut-off’s, or tanks with the wide-open armholes.
Shorts: Girls and guys are expected to wear long shorts to follow Lipscomb’s dress code. We recognize that it’s difficult for some girls to find longer shorts. So, here’s the compromise: Shorts must be modest and come at least to mid thigh. We should not be able to see your underwear at any time—from the top or the bottom.

IMPACT 2016 SCHEDULE: Click Here

FOLLOWUP | Alpha Youth Session 2 - Jesus: Who is He?

6/7/2016

This Sunday we watched the second installment in the Alpha Youth series. We talked about how a man that lived two thousand years ago could still be relevant today. We also talked about why Jesus is still talked about, worshiped, and followed today.

The three questions that were asked were:

Have you ever had an encounter with a celebrity?
Why do you think Jesus is so famous?
What about Jesus' life stands out to you?

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