September is here, which means the new school year is in full swing! Thanks for letting us invest in your teenager for another year. We can't wait for what's ahead!

WHATS HAPPENING

Here's what's coming up in our ministry...

SEE YOU AT THE POLE - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH

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• See You At The Pole is a time of prayer on the fourth Wednesday of September when students meet at their school flagpole, before school, to lift up their friends, school, and nation to God.
• It is student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led.
• Encourage your teenagers to get involved by attending or organizing this at their school.

EXTREME BINGO - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH

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• We have discovered that teens love to re-claim old things and make it their own - so we thought we would give BINGO a try.
• We'll be giving away some prizes, and, of course, we'll have some twists and turns along the way 🤪🤪
• Fun night for your teen to come, invite their friends coming in the heels of See You At The Pole, and have a blast together!!

MASTERING YOUR BIBLE - WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER

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• Next step from just reading. Learn how to use the Bible well.
• During the month of October on Wednesday nights. This will take place alongside our MDWK.
• Teacher: Eric Tesdall
  
• HIGH SCHOOLERS ONLY

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING:

SUNDAY MORNING

• Jesus is the Messiah, the true King who is worthy of praise.
• Matthew 21:1-11

9/10: The Proactive Prophet

• Jesus shows His wisdom and authority.
• Matthew 22:23-46

9/17: MANNA SUNDAY - BLAINE PALMERS

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING: MDWK

REAL: A 4-WEEK SERIES FROM THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT ON FRIENDSHIP

SERIES OVERVIEW:

It’s easy to spot a fake friend (and even easier to be a fake friend at times), but what’s not-so-easy is figuring out how to make and keep friendships that are real. Maybe it's just easier to keep our friendships on the surface. Or maybe we’ve never seen real friendship in real life before. Or maybe we don’t actually know anyone we trust enough to be real with. These days, when “friends” are just a click or a follow away, it’s more important than ever to figure out what true friendship really looks like. In this 4-week series, we’ll explore the words and stories of Jesus, the disciples, Paul, Timothy, David, and Jeremiah to help us understand what authentic friendship can look like. Together, we’ll discover that real friends choose each other wisely, show each other grace, comfort each other, and help each other grow.

TIP OF THE MONTH

As our world continues to move towards being more connected, it's becoming impossible to avoid negative, stressful, and scary news. This is a lot for any of us to process, but it can be especially hard for the teenagers we love. Avoiding bad news altogether isn't a realistic option, so how can we help them process difficult things?

How Can We Help When The World Is Scary?

RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

Teenagers are unique humans with their own experiences, perspectives, and stresses. While there are some universal truths about what teenagers need to feel loved and to thrive - THIS VIDEO serves as a good reminder that no two teenagers think exactly the same. You are doing an amazing job getting to know the teenager you are raising and loving them for who they are.

LEADER OF THE MONTH:

BLAINE PALMER

6TH-7TH GRADE GUYS SMALL GROUP LEADER

817.925.7232 / [email protected]

Blaine loves to hunt, fish, and trap. Prior to his salvation, Blaine was in many prisons...but it was because he used to build prisons!! 🤣🤣 Blaine also taught himself the skills set for his career in automations, never went to college.

Blaine has a genuine passion to impact and serve. Recently he and Mollie have decided to join MANNA Worldwide to travel around the world and drill wells. He knows how much a Godly influence can make in the life of a student. We're thankful to have Blaine on our team for his heart and passion for the Lord. Thanks, Blaine!!!

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

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