WHAT'S HAPPENING

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . . 

MISSIONS WEEK - MONDAY, MARCH 13TH TO FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH

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• We're looking forward to serving our community during Spring Break. We'll be the hands and feet of Jesus to the people in our area.
  
• Parents are welcomed, but not required. This is only for students 6th-12th grade.
• Register here
• Neighborhood Needs - Monday, March 13th
  • Schedule:
    • Leaving Church at 7:30am
    • Lunch at 12pm (Bring Money)
    • Returning at 1pm
  • Organizing groceries for people, accepting donations, sorting donations, cleaning and organizing.
• Missions Arlington - Wednesday, March 15th
  • Schedule:
    • Leaving Church at 8am
    • Lunch at 12pm (Bring Money)
    • Returning at 4pm
  • Warehouse - Helping by accepting donations, sorting donations, cleaning and organizing.
  • Outreach activities for local kids.
• Union Gospel Mission - Friday, March 17th
  • Must be at least 12 years old
  • Schedule:
    • Leaving Church at 10am
    • Lunch at 2pm (Bring Money)
    • Returning at 3pm
  • Dining Hall - Serving lunch to the residents living at Union Gospel Mission. Some of the volunteers will be serving the food onto the trays, others will be bringing the trays of food to the residents, and then everyone will help clean after meal service.
  • Warehouse - Helping by accepting donations, sorting donations, cleaning and organizing.

OPEN GYM - SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH || 2-4PM

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• Gym Nights will be laid back, full of games and fun for your teens and their friends!!

NEXT MAN UP - THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD

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• We are excited to host the NEXT MAN UP RALLY at Hallmark on March 24, 2022, at 5:00 PM. We will have food, fellowship, worship, giveaways, T-shirts, and our guest speaker Jonathan Evans.
• Register here

Summer Camp 2023:

FRIDAY, JUNE 23RD TO TUESDAY, JUNE 27TH

For students who are entering 6th grade through Freshman year in college, in Fall of 2023.

The goal of Summer Camp is to establish a fun, exciting, and spiritual atmosphere that will inspire students to develop their spiritual relationship with Jesus and strengthen their connection with Him.

We love camp—absolutely love it! We believe God uses summer camp to establish spiritual markers that students will remember as they grow in their commitment to follow Jesus. Our goal is to connect your students through small group Bible study, engaging worship, and activities built around strengthening relationships. We promise to clearly present the good news of Jesus, to shape every aspect of our camps in such a way that God’s Word remains center-stage, and that we will have a blast while doing it.

• Speaker: LUCAS ASHLEY
• Worship: SL/WORSHIP
• Cost:
  • $350 before April 30th
  • $375 before May 31st
  • $400 after June 1st

For more info on the camp, click here.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING: SUNDAY MORNING

3/5: The Savior is Born

• Jesus, the Word and Son of God, come to bring salvation.
• John 1:1-18

3/12: The Savior is Presented

• Jesus always fulfilled the law, showing He is Messiah.
  
• Luke 2:21-50

3/19: The Savior is Baptized

• John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus.
• Mark 1:1-11

3/26: The Savior is Faithful

• Jesus overcame temptation.
• Matthew 4:1-11

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING: MDWK

A 2-WEEK SERIES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT & JOHN ON AUTHORITY

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Have you ever wished you had a little bit more power — or influence — or control? Whether you dream about ruling the world or just wish you could get a little respect once in a while, the desire to be in charge is something we’ve all experienced. But in this 4-week series, we’ll hear about a few kings from the Bible whose stories show us power isn’t always easy to yield. Through their failures and successes, we’ll discover that when you make mistakes, God can help make things right; when you think you know best, be humble instead; when you’re not sure who to listen to, ask God for guidance; and when obedience is difficult, stay close to Jesus.

tip of the month

We believe that you are amazing and qualified to parent the teenagers that you are raising. That being said, even the greatest superheroes accomplish more when they are working with a team. We too often associate asking for help with weakness, when in reality, asking for help makes you (and everyone around you) better!

How To Ask For Help

resource of the month

Every teenager needs an adult in their corner who hears them and cheers for them. Thank you for being the type of parent that leverages your position to help teenagers FIND THEIR VOICE. The little things and the little moments matter more than you think!

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH:

CASSANDRA ELLIS

9TH-10TH GRADE GIRLS SMALL GROUP LEADER 

318.532.1176 / [email protected]

Cassandra loves being a full time wife and mom, doing ministry and serving in our Student Ministry, Children's Ministry, and Worship Team. All things helping her and Dusty as they prepare to head to Wales as missionaries.

Cassandra has a heart for people and sharing God's truth. She does a great job leading and helping her girls small group. We're thankful for Cassandra and what she brings to on our team. Thanks, Cassandra!!!

Question of the month

We’re always trying to better understand what it’s like to raise a teenager. So here’s what we’re wondering: What’s the HARDEST thing about raising your teenager right now? Hit Reply and let us know!