Happy New Year! We hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. We can't wait to get started on a new year of ministry with you!

PARENT CUE

New Year Reflections + Intentions

RACE TO 40!

Race to 40! is a personal mission to make a lasting impact. As I turn 40 this year, I’m running The Cowtown Marathon to raise $40,000 so 100 students can attend camp for free this year. Camp is a powerful catalyst for life change, where students find faith, purpose, and community. Every mile I run represents a step toward removing financial barriers and giving students the opportunity to encounter Jesus in a transformative way. Together, we can make a difference that echoes into eternity. Join me in the Race to 40!

Race date is Sunday, February 23rd. You can help by donating any amount here, Race To 40!

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING:

SUNDAY MORNINGS

1/5 - By The Finger Of God

• How we love God affects the way we love others.
• Exodus 20:1-21

1/12 - Make Gods For Us

• We're made to worship God alone.
  
• Exodus 32:1-14
  

1/19 - The Glory Of The Lord

• Although God is holy, He makes a way for us to come into His presence.
• Exodus 40:1-38
  

1/26 - Atonement For All Their Sins

• We depend on Jesus' sacrifice to enter God's holy presence.
• Leviticus 16:1-22

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING: MDWK

FROM NOW ON: A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Following Jesus

SERIES OVERVIEW:

During his time on earth, Jesus' message was clear— from now on, things will be different. Jesus spent his life showing people how God wanted to connect with them and help them connect with each other. Because of Jesus, our world can be forever changed—we just need to follow him. In this 4-week series from the Gospels, we'll explore what it means to follow Jesus and look at the life he invites us into. We'll see how we can trust Jesus is with us, how Jesus gives us peace, that we can trust Jesus loves us, and how Jesus gives us a place to belong.

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S STUDENT DEVOTIONAL [PHYSICAL]

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S STUDENT DEVOTIONAL [DIGITAL]

DOWNLOAD THIS MONTH’S PARENT DEVOTIONAL

TIP OF THE MONTH

Every day, it gets harder and harder to avoid breaking news stories happening all over our world. 90% of teenagers are active on at least one social media platform and the median age for kids getting online is dropping. This makes it very hard for teenagers to not have access to breaking news concerning violence, injustice, wars, pandemics, and much more. All of this is a lot for any person to process, but as a parent, you have a unique opportunity to help teenagers engage in these conversations in a healthier way. Let’s talk about how.

How Can We Help When The World Is Scary?

RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

If your family is the type that enjoys playing games together, we have some suggestions that may be right for you.

Five Board Games for Teenagers

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH:

TYLER VINSON

7TH-8TH GRADE GUYS SMALL GROUP LEADER

434.851.6395 / [email protected]

Tyler has lived in 4 different states (Michigan, Texas, California and Virginia). Tyler joined our team this past summer and hasn't looked back. He suffers from "Dutch Brositis" a condition that requires him to drink Dutch Bros multiple times a day to stay alive.

Tyler has a passion for helping young people in middle school and high school learn how to go against the culture of the world and how to better guard their hearts and minds against counterfeit spirituality by becoming more familiar with the Truth. We're thankful to have Tyler on our team for his heart and passion for the Lord. Thanks, Tyler!!!

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Help us out. As you are raising teenagers in your home, what's one thing our church could do to better help you? Reply to this email and let us know!