LEGACY STUDENT MINISTRIES: 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

January Update

Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...It's 2011.... did I just get used to writing 2010 on all of my papers? I love heading into a new year because it always gives me reason to reflect on where I am in life and where I want to be. I have decided to really focus on growth for this upcoming year- growth for myself, growth for my family and growth for all the students in LEGACY. What does God want you to focus on for this next year? What are you willing to sacrifice to fulfill His will in your life for 2011? Every year I ask myself a series of questions to evaluate where I am at, how I have changed and where I need to be. Here are some questions to ask yourself as we head into this incredible new year:

What important changes did you make in 2010 that brought you closer to God?
In what areas did you feel you ignored, disobeyed or forgot God?
What new things did you learn about God?
What ONE word would God use to describe your life this past year?
What areas does God want you to STEP UP in for 2011?
How can you make God known in this next year in your life? in others lives?
What ways can you spend more time with God in 2011?

There are plenty more questions you can ask to rethink this past year and really set yourself up for success for the next one, but these will at least get you started. God has so much He wants to do in this next year, and I want to make sure that the students in LEGACY are right in the middle of His will. If God speaks to you during the January fast, or anytime for that matter, please make sure to share that with myself or one of the youth leaders. We want to know what God has shown you!
Happy New Year Everyone!!!
{Pastor Lori}

Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of January:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
Saturday, January 1st- New Years Day
Sunday, January 2nd- New Life Fast Begins
Monday, January 3rd- Special Ops Meeting 7pm-9pm
Friday, January 7th- Church Prayer Meeting in Legacy 7pm-830pm
Friday, January 14th- Church Prayer Meeting in Legacy 7pm-830pm
Sunday, January 16th- Application and $40 nonrefundable deposit due for Tent of Meeting
Monday, January 17th- Special Ops Meeting 7pm-9pm
Friday, January 21st- Church Prayer Meeting in Legacy 7pm-830pm
Sunday, January 23rd- New Life Fast Ends
Friday, January 28th- Church Prayer Meeting in Legacy 7pm-830pm
Sunday, January 30th- Final Payment Due of $70 for Tent of Meeting
(February Date to remember:Tent of Meeting is February 11-13)

More details for our services and events for January:

New Life Fast
Sunday, January 2nd- Sunday, January 23rd
It's that time again... time to fast and pray to seek the Lord for our church, our families and ourselves. I want to encourage all the youth to participate in any way the Lord directs. Talk to your parents about ways that you can be a part.
January prayer meetings are as follows:

    1. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays [6am to 7am] in Legacy Jr. High
    2. Friday Nights [normal time 7pm] in Legacy
    3. Sunday Mornings [normal time 9:15am] in Legacy Jr. High

Here are some outside resources to give you more information on fasting:
New Life's Fasting Blog from January 2010
Campus Crusade for Christ Fasting Website
Jentezen Franklin's Fasting Website
The Daniel Fast Food List and Resources
Fasting in the Scriptures

Work-A-Thon
Saturday, January 8th
8am-Noon
All students that have collected pledges for the Work-A-Thon must be at the church at 8am sharp on Saturday, January 8th. The LEGACY door will be open. Please wear clothes that can get dirty.
If you need money for Tent of Meeting 2011 and haven't picked up a Work-A-Thon packet, please talk to Pastor Lori ASAP (Packets are located outside Pastor Lori's office)
Work-A-Thon pics from 2010

FOLLOW HIM Series
High School Students
Wednesday, January 5th- Wednesday, January 26th
Teacher: Pastor Lori Bunk
If Jesus was standing in front of you right now and said "Follow me," what would you do? Think about it . . . that 2-word request could change the rest of your life! Join us as we discover what it means to really Follow Him!
Watch Promo Video Here

Re-Cap of December:
12 Words of Christmas
December 8th
DVD Series by Louie Giglio
WOW! What a powerful message from Louie Giglio! If you have a chance to show this to friends and families, make sure you do so! We were able to pray with many youth to recommit their lives to the Lord and allow God to begin to heal things in their lives they have held on to for too long. Thank you Lord for reminding us that YOU came to this earth to reach us!
12 Words of Christmas Excerpt
12 Words of Christmas DVD

Christmas Party/Service
December 15th
I just want to give a BIG SHOUT-OUT to our IMPACT Team for the incredible Christmas party/service they hosted this month. Great job you guys!
Find some of Casey's pictures HERE

Prayer Requests for January:

That each student would be able to make the changes necessary this year for spiritual growth
An expectation in each of us to hear what God is speaking and where He is directing during this month of fasting and prayer
For the money to be provided for Tent of Meeting 2011 for students/families who are struggling financially

Parting Thoughts:
Some more resources to check out....

Book: "God's Chosen Fast" by Authur Wallis
This is the book we've had in our bookstore/cafe for years when it comes time for our January fast. Wallis' aim is to furnish a handbook which deals not only with all the main passages in Scripture that touch on the matter, but also with the practical issues involved. It's worth the investment to have it on your bookshelf.

Music and DVDs: "Hold On" Music inspired by Nefarious, the Documentary
Excerpt from their site: Music is one of the tools God will use to connect our hearts to the justice movement. That’s why we’re releasing our own version of “fight songs” in the new CD Hold On: Songs from the Nefarious Documentary. The anthems on this CD do more than raise awareness of the issue; they point our hearts to the solution, Christ Jesus. As we exalt Jesus, the Judge of the earth, through singing, our hearts will be knit to His purposes. We will be quickened to righteousness and impassioned for the desires of Jesus.

Free Resources:
"How To Study Your Bible" Biblical Training Class
Speaker: Dr. Mark Strauss
Take this FREE course online and learn how to really study the Bible. Teachings include: Introduction to Hermeneutics 1 and 2, The Canon of Scripture, Bible Translations, 4 Principles of Exegesis, Exegesis Steps 1 and 2, Word Studies and Application.

"Nazirite DNA" by Lou Engle
Free Audio Book Download
I haven't read or heard this book, but I love Lou Engle's stuff and am pretty confident it is solid. Check it out!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Christmas Party 2010

I didn't have my camera so I stole some from Casey on Facebook! Hope everyone had a great Christmas! THANKS CASEY!

Friday, December 3, 2010

December Update

Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...It's December and I am jumping out of my skin. All I can think about is Christmas.... hot cocoa, cinnamon candles, advent calendars, Christmas lights and, dare we say it, possibly even SNOW! I even bought all of my kids matching footed PJs to wear Christmas Eve night! (I have a feeling they will dread this holiday tradition when they get older, but if Cora can wear them to a lock-in, then maybe there is still hope!) Although we try our hardest, it is hard to keep our head on straight when it comes to the holidays. I mean, we know that God should be the center, but a lot of times He is the One that gets left out in the cold as we decorate our house for family. We don't mean to do it, it's just that the holidays come so quickly and it's tempting to lose track of the real reason for Christmas.

What can you do different this year to make sure that God is your focus? What about taking some extra time to spend with Him in the morning? Could you share with your dad or mom the things that God has been showing you lately in His Word? How about sharing a testimony with a loved one at your Christmas dinner? There are so many ways we can continue to give God glory during the season we celebrate His birth, so take the opportunity to make Him #1!
Check out this video called Advent Conspiracy to be inspired to do something different this Christmas season.
{Pastor Lori}

Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of December:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
Wednesday, December 1st- Last session of FEAR series
Monday, December 6th- Special Ops Meeting 7pm-9pm
Wednesday, December 8th- "12 Words of Christmas" Series
Wednesday, December 15th- Legacy Christmas Party
Sunday, December 19th- Church Christmas Service
Monday, December 20th- NO Special Ops Meeting
Wednesday, December 22nd- All-Church Christmas Worship Service in Legacy 7pm
Saturday, December 25th- CHRISTMAS
Wednesday, December 29th- Legacy Worship/Prayer Night (preparation for January's fast)
Friday, December 31st- New Year's Eve
(Tent of Meeting Registration forms and Work-A-Thon packets will be out the 2nd week of December, but here are the dates to put on your calendar: Tent of Meeting is February 11-13 and the Work-A-Thon is January 8th)

More details for our services and events for December:

12 Words of Christmas
December 8th
DVD Series by Louie Giglio
It's the greatest story ever told. Completely unforeseen, yet long awaited was the voice of God breaking through the darkness and four hundred years of silence with the cry of a baby. And not just any baby, the gift of God. God's people, having waited generations for their Creator to reveal Himself, never would have imagined that rescue and redemption would come in the simple, vulnerable form of a child, a baby born under the radar and into the chaos-- announced by twelve words that changed history and brought hope to humanity. That's the message of Christmas, God with us, full of grace and truth. And no one on earth is too far from His love. No one beyond His reach. He's at work in your life, even in the midst of the chaos, and promises to bring you through. Merry Christmas. The Savior is here.
Watch the Promo Video HERE

2011 Month of Prayer and Fasting
The month of January
Just a challenge to be prayerfully considering what God would have you do for our January fast at New Life.
Here are a couple of resources to get you started:
Jentezen Franklin's Fasting Website
A Hunger For God book by John Piper

Re-Cap of November:
Black Friday Outreach
Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 25th from 9pm-1am
We had a wonderful turnout for our 2nd annual Black Friday Outreach (about 22 people, with about 75% of them being youth).
Here are a couple of pictures from my blog and an excerpt from my sister Keri's blog:
"Black Friday Outreach was created to meet the needs of the community. The needs of our community on Black Friday is warmth as they stand outside and battle freezing cold rain waiting in line for an amazing deal they can only hope to obtain. Around 9-10 pm, a group of us arrived at Toys R Us and Best Buy. The lines were around the building and the response was amazing. We passed out free hot chocolate, hot coffee, water, soda, cookies and snacks. These people were truly grateful and received God's love. God stopped the rain again during this outreach....He is good! What an amazing opportunity to participate in a selfless outreach to honor God and reflect his goodness."

FEAR Series
Wednesdays, November 10, 17, 24, December 1
Taught by Mr. Brian and Miss Jill
Series for both Junior High and High School Ministries
So many people live their lives paralyzed by fear. Four most common fears people suffer from are fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of intimacy, and fear of losing control. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power. On the final night of this series, God used Mercedes to share a very personal story of fear, which in turn opened the door for a lot of students to be vulnerable about their own fears. We were able to see God's divine hand touch these students and show them His unconditional love for them.
Some of the videos watched are available for download here.

Prayer Requests for December:

For opportunities for all of us to share our faith with our loved ones during the holiday season
That God would continue to be the center of our thoughts throughout Christmas and the New Year
That those struggling with loneliness and insecurities would feel God's unconditional love

Parting Thoughts:
Some more resources to check out....

Book: "Jesus Among Other Gods (for youth)" by Ravi Zacharias
In this youth edition of Jesus Among Other Gods, Ravi Zacharias gives solid evidence as to why we should choose Jesus Christ as THE God among all other gods. Zacharias contrasts the truth of Jesus with the founders of Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, providing strong descriptions of each faith and solid defenses for the cause of Christ. In addition to the religion comparisons, the book answers questions such as: "What about all the hypocrites at church?" "How scientific is science?" "How can you best share what you believe?" and "Does the Bible teach reincarnation?" You can never be too young to learn how to defend your faith . . . and this book will tell you exactly how to do just that!

Website: Dave Ramsey's Financial Resources for Teens and Kids
Dave Ramsey has a ton of resources for your family to get on track financially, as well as special resources and online tools for your teens and kids to get started. Check out his articles and "Jr's Clubhouse."

Music and DVDs:
"Here Is Love" by Bethel Live
I just got this CD/DVD in the mail a couple of weeks ago and it's been playing in my house ever since. Contains songs from all of their different worship leaders: Brian and Jenn Johnson, Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, and Kristene Mueller.
"Come Away" by JesusCulture
Jesus Culture released its 5th full-length album, a CD/DVD combo entitled Come Away. Recorded live at the Redding Conference to a full house of passionate youth and young adults.

Monday, November 15, 2010

November Update

Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...I would like to apologize for getting this update out a little late and for it being so brief. Although baby Elijah is already 6 weeks old, my life is still a little disorganized and crazy and I am unable to devote as much time as I would like to Legacy. Once December starts, I should be back into the swing of things. Thank you for your patience... and your prayers!
{Pastor Lori}

Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of November:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
Monday, November 1st- IMPACT Special Ops Meeting 7pm-9pm
Friday, November 5th- IMPACT Team Retreat CANCELED (will be rescheduled sometime after the holidays)
Sunday, November 7th- Daylight Savings Time (Turn clocks BACK 1 hour)
Wednesday, November 10th- "FEAR" series begins for JH and HS
Sunday, November 14th- All-Church Town Hall Meeting 6pm
Monday, November 15th- IMPACT Special Ops Meeting 7pm-9pm
Thursday, November 25th- THANKSGIVING
Thursday, November 25th- Black Friday Outreach

More details for our services and events for November:

FEAR Series
Wednesdays, November 10, 17, 24, December 1
Taught by Mr. Brian and Miss Jill
Series for both Junior High and High School Ministries
So many people live their lives paralyzed by fear. Four most common fears people suffer from are fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of intimacy, and fear of losing control. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power. During the series, Fear we'll experience the power of God to overcome these fears.

Black Friday Outreach
Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 25th from 9pm-1am
I am so excited for our 2nd annual Black Friday Outreach. We will meet at the church Thanksgiving night at 9pm and will return by 1am Friday morning. We will spend some time in prayer and preparation when we first arrive and will then head out to Best Buy and other locations to pass out free coffee and hot chocolate to people will waiting in line for the Black Friday sales. It is a wonderful opportunity to share the love of Christ around our community. All ages and families welcome!
(Although this is a "IMPACT" outreach, it is NOT mandatory, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)

Prayer Requests for November:

For a generous spirit and passion for souls to be overwhelming in our students
Wisdom and guidance for Legacy for the upcoming year of 2011

October Update

Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...Although I am officially on maternity leave, I still wanted to send you a quick update of some of the things happening in October. Special thanks to everyone who has kept our family in your prayers. We are doing great and enjoying our special time with our newest family addition, Elijah Christopher. You can see what our family has been up to on our family blog here. See everyone soon!
{Pastor Lori}

Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of October:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
Friday, October 1st- Final All-Church Prayer Walk at 7pm
Monday, October 4th- IMPACT Team begins- Special Ops Meeting at 7pm in JH room
Wednesday, October 6th- "Habakkuk" Series begins for High School
Friday, October 8th- Corn Maze Challenge for all High School students following Friday night prayer
Saturday, October 16th- Girl's Night Out (GNO) for all Legacy girls 6-9pm @ Miss Tracy McAllister's house
Monday, October 18th- IMPACT Special Ops Meeting at 7pm in JH room
Sunday, October 31st- FALL FRENZY 5pm-7pm

More details for our services and events for October:

For God to bring in students to our ministry that need to be loved and ministered to
For our students to see others through God's eyes, and be Jesus to those around them

Re-Cap of September:
"Fear God" High School Series
Wednesday, September 1st, 8th
Taught by Pastor Lori
Follow Up Questions: What does it mean to Fear God? How has the world defined it? How does the Bible define it? How did men and women in the Bible react when they encountered God first hand? What does it mean if your life lacks the fear of God? How can you pursue the fear of God?
DVD Trailer by Francis Chan
Summary Clip #1 by Francis Chan
Summary Clip #2 by Francis Chan
Scripture Reference: Psalm 111:10

"The Heart of Passion" Junior High Series
Wednesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Taught by Mr. Brian and Miss Jill
"Indescribable" (43 Mins)
The heavens are telling the glory of God, and their expanse declares the work of His hands. Indescribable takes us on an image-rich journey through the cosmos, allowing us to peer into God's universe to discover the amazing magnitude of His greatness and grace.

"How Great Is Our God" (40 Mins)
Our life is a miracle, and the Creator of the universe knows each of us by name. He's big enough to breathe out stars, yet intricate enough to fashion together the trillions of cells that make up every facet of who we are. And he cares about each of us & promises to carry us through. He will hold onto you and hold you together, giving strength to those who hope in His unfailing love.

"Hope: When Life Hurts Most "(95 Mins)
Part1: The Anchor of Hope
Part 2: The Megaphone of Hope
Life isn't easy. We Experience problems and setbacks every day. But during the hardest parts of life, when the bottom seems to fall out, where do we turn for peace? God offers Himself and His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face in life. The hope we find in Him allows us to leverage our darkest moments for His fame.

September Update

Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...I have been overwhelmed in prayer this month as I have been praying for our teenagers. Here are some scriptures that I have been speaking over the youth for this upcoming year. Will you join with me?

Psalm 145:4-7- One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds.They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
Habakkuk 3:2- O Lord I have heard Your speech and was afraid; O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy
Psalm 51:10-13- Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your Presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your generous spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You.
Isaiah 44:3- For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.

{Pastor Lori}

Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of September:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
Wednesday, September 1st- HS begins "Fear God" Series by Francis Chan
Wednesday, September 1st- JH begins "The Heart of Passion" Series by Louie Giglio
Monday, September 6th- Labor Day
Wednesday, September 8th- IMPACT Applications Available
Friday, September 10th- Family Prayer Walk during Friday Night Prayer
Friday, September 17th- Family Prayer Walk during Friday Night Prayer
Wednesday, September 22nd- IMPACT Applications and Application Fee DUE
Friday, September 24th- Family Prayer Walk during Friday Night Prayer

More details for our services and events for September:

IMPACT Team 2010/2011October 2010- April 2011
We seek to allow students to use their God-created purpose and talents to reach a generation that is desperately in need of IMPACT. Students who join the IMPACT Team will not only have an opportunity to act on their faith by ministering to others, but will also be empowered and equipped for ministry through discipleship and leadership training.
IMPACT Applications available Wednesday, September 8th- On this day we will also be explaining IMPACT and going over this years expectations. If any student or parent has any questions concerning this years IMPACT Team, please don't hesitate to contact Pastor Lori.
IMPACT Applications due Wednesday, September 22nd- Please turn your application in to the bookstore along with your application fee. All checks made payable to "New Life Ministries" designated for "Legacy IMPACT"
First IMPACT Special Ops Meeting is Monday, October 4th from 7pm-9pm in the Legacy Junior High room. Please bring your Bible and a writing utensil.

"Fear God" High School Talk
(A DVD by Francis Chan)
Wednesday, September 1st, 8th
Taught by Pastor Lori
Synopsis: To understand the relationship between God and man, we turn to those who have directly interacted with Him in the Bible. In each case, they are met with fear... sheer speechlessness, humility, and complete surrender. Most people today have lost this fear. We must understand that a true fear of God leads to the keeping of His commandments, leads to life, and is the beginning of wisdom. Everyone who has come face-to-face with God falls over in fear. Do you think you’d do anything different?
Scripture Reference: Psalm 111:10

"The Heart of Passion" Junior High Series
(DVD sermons by Louie Giglio)Wednesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Taught by Mr. Brian and Miss JillSynopsis: Dynamic communicator Louie Giglio brings you the sights and sounds of worldwide spiritual awakening. You'll witness lives changed for the glory of God! Includes Fruitcake and Ice Cream, How Great Is Our God, Hope When Life Hurts, and Indescribable.

Prayer Requests for September:

SCHOOL!!! For wisdom for the students and plenty of God-inspired opportunities
For those contemplating joining our IMPACT team for 2010/2011

Re-Cap of August:
Water Baptism Service/ Church Picnic
We had such a wonderful time at our Water Baptism and Church Picnic. It was so exciting to see so many youth get baptized! This will be an annual occurrence, so if you are interested in getting baptized, but were unable this time around, you will have opportunity next year. If you were baptized, please pick up your certificate at the Welcome Center.
See pics HERE

PAUSE
High School Series for August
Taught by Pastor Lori
In this information age, teenagers have MORE access to MORE information MORE quickly than ever before. Unfortunately, this generation of young people is perhaps the most Biblically illiterate since the invention of the printing press. Too often we are more interested in OUR words than GOD’S WORD and it’s time we learn why the Bible is powerful and how to experience that power in our own lives. Please click on each session to receive the note handouts the students received.
Session 1: WHY is the Word of God important?
Session 2: HOW do we study the Word of God?
Session 3: Digging In!

Parting Thoughts:
Some more resources to check out....

Book: "Jumping Through Fires: The Gripping Story of One Man's Escape from Revolution to Redemption" by David Nasser
I have been a huge fan of David Nasser ever since I heard him give his testimony 2 summers ago. His story takes you on an incredible journey from the religion of Islam to the freedom of Christianity.
Watch the Book Trailer HERE

Music: "Those Who Dream" by Kristene Mueller
This album is a couple years old, but the songs keep running through my head. My favorites: St. Francis and Those Who Dream

Article: "How Teenagers' Faith Practices Are Changing" by Barna Group
Summary: A new research study from the Barna Group explores the changing religious environment of teenagers, comparing their participation in personal and group forms of faith over the past dozen years. While most teenagers remain spiritually active in some way, it appears that six specific types of teen faith engagement are declining.

Video: "The Heart of Passion: Passion Talk Series" by Louie Giglio
I showed a clip of the "Indescribable" DVD in a message a couple of Sundays ago. These are some of the most awe-inspiring talks about God, and I know you will love them.

Free Stuff: Truth For Youth Bible
On Monday, August 30 at 8:00 am American Family Association and Revival Fires International will host the ninth annual 'Truth For Youth" Week across the nation. The project will continue through Friday, September 3. During this vital project, in a very effective and unique evangelism outreach, a 'Truth For Youth" Bible (TFY), will be given to all teenagers who commit to give the Bibles to their unsaved friends in school. To receive a New Testament Bible to give to an unsaved friend, CLICK HERE

August Update

Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...Although July was a very full month, I have missed seeing everyone every Wednesday nights! I am so glad we are getting back into the swing of things and I get to see your smiling faces every week. Instead of chatting with you about summer is coming to an end and school work will be starting soon, I thought I would leave you with a couple of questions to ponder to get your brain working again...

What has happened this summer that has made the biggest impact in your life?
What is something new you learned about God, or something that you knew, but were reminded of?
What is one thing you did in obedience to God? What di d you learn from it?
What is one thing you would like to thank the Lord for this summer?

{Pastor Lori}

Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of August:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
Sunday, August 1st- Baptism Class for those signed up in the Legacy room at 9am
Sunday, August 1st- Pancake Breakfast to graduate 9th graders to High School Legacy
Wednesday, August 4th- PAUSE high school series begins
Wednesday, August 4th- 6th Graders move up to JH/ 9th Graders move up HS
Sunday, August 8th- Church Baptism/Picnic at Stoney Creek at 9am
Sunday, August 22nd- All-Church Town Hall Meeting at 6pm (We will need babysitters!)
Wednesday, August 25th- Back-2-School BASH at 7pm
(IMPACT TEAM APPLICATIONS WILL BE OUT THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER)

More details for our services and events for August:

Water Baptism Service/ Church Picnic
Sunday, August 8th @ 9am @ Stoney Creek Park
Anyone interested in being water baptized will be required to attend a class on Sunday, August 1st in the Legacy room at 9am. We will be having a short teaching on the meaning of water baptism and I will be sharing some important information you will need to know for that day. If you are interested, but still have some questions, please don't hesitate to contact Pastor Lori, Mr. Brian or Miss Jill.

Back-2-School BASH
Wednesday, August 25th @ 7pmIs it already time to think about going back to school? We want to send everyone off in style, by celebrating with our Back-2-School BASH. We will be praying over everyone, commissioning you out for the school year and then ending with a BBQ and some fun games. We will have a competition for the WORST school age picture.... bring in that picture from the past that has haunted you the most and you may win our door prize! (Leaders need to bring a picture as well!)

PAUSE
High School Series for August
Wednesday, August 4th, 11th, & 18th
Taught by Pastor LoriIn this information age, teenagers have MORE access to MORE information MORE quickly than ever
before. Unfortunately, this generation of young people is perhaps the most Biblically illiterate since the invention of the printing press. Too often we are more interested in OUR words than GOD’S WORD and it’s time we learn why the Bible is powerful and how to experience that power in our own lives.
Each week a session booklet and follow-up Bible study will be provided.

Prayer Requests for August:

For all student get ready for Back-2-School! That God would continue to burden their hearts for their schools and give them a passion to share the love of Christ.
For a continued AGAPE love that we experienced at CFL camp to flow out from us to those we come into contact with on a regular basis.
For the youth in Legacy to experience the glory and power of God!!

Re-Cap of July:
Champions For Life Kids' Camp
I have had so many adults from CFL approach me to tell me how incredible our youth were up at camp. People were blown away by the ministry and servant-hood that went forth from teenagers to kids who really needed it. I am so proud of all the teenagers that were a part of this intense mission trip. Thank you for allowing God to use you in new ways and using your ministry experience to build faith in the foster children.
See pics of Week 1 here
See pics of Week 2 here
We also had a wonderful testimony service on Wednesday, July 28th. Thank you to the students who shared what the Lord had done in their life at CFL. All glory goes to Jesus!

Summer RAGE Finale
We ended our TIME WARP Summer RAGE series with commissioning our students to live their life with no regrets. What things can they do today to make a difference in their generation? Here is the Misty Edwards Video the students listened to while we prayed over them.

Parting Thoughts:
I asked our church intern, Alex Winchester, to share with us some of the resources he has enjoyed this past year. Enjoy!

Books:
True Faced by Bill Thrall
Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon
A Tale of 3 Kings by Gene Edwards
Wild At Heart by John Eldredge
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

Music:
Misty Edwards
Jonah 33
Matt Redman
Relient K
Jesus Culture
Between the Trees

July Update

Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...I honestly cannot believe it is JULY! Where has the year gone? It seems like everyone is talking about taking a vacation before school starts again and I can't help but wish I had some time this summer to go camping (between camp and the pregnancy, I don't have much faith it's going to happen this summer). Although the worst part of camping is putting everything away once you get home, one of my favorite parts of camping is getting all the gear together beforehand: marshmallows, camping chairs, lanterns, coffee thermos, flashlights/glow sticks, citronella candles, etc. There are so many things you need while camping to make your trip successful, especially the more people you bring, and everything serves a purpose.

What are the things you need to make your endeavor with the Lord successful? Knowledge of the Word of God? Good Christian friends? Spiritual mentors to keep you accountable? Think through your relationship with the Lord: what could you add to draw you closer to Him? It might not be something you need to add, it could quite possibly be something you need to remove. We should constantly be evaluating our pursuit of Jesus, making sure we are doing everything we can to draw near to Him.
Ephesians 1:17-18, James 4:8, Philippians 3:7-14

{Pastor Lori}

Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of July:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
July 4, Sunday- Independence Day
July 7, Wednesday- Summer RAGE- NOW Decade
July 9, Friday- CFL Focus Prayer Meeting @ 7pm in Legacy
July 10, Saturday- CFL Packing Meeting @ 9am
July 11, Sunday- CFL Week 1 Commissioning Service
July 11-16, Sun-Fri- CFL Week 1
July 14, Wednesday- No Youth Service
July 18, Sunday- CFL Week 2 Commissioning Service
July 18-23, Sun-Fri- CFL Week 2
July 21, Wednesday- No Youth Service
July 28, Wednesday- CFL Student Testimony Night
August 1, Sunday- Water Baptism Class @ 9am

More details for our services and events for July:

Champions For Life Kids' Camp- THE CREW
Week 1- Sunday, July 11th- Friday, July 16th
Sunday, July 11th- Week 1 Commissioning ServiceWeek 2- Sunday, July 18th- Friday, July 23rd
Sunday, July 18th- Week 2 Commissioning Service

Our Friday night prayer meeting on July 9th will be exclusively focused on CFL Camp. Please make every effort to join us to petition the Lord for the 2 weeks we will be ministering to hurting children.
Students going that particular week must arrive Sunday morning at our Commissioning Service by 9am.
They must wearing their blue polo and jeans/capris/shorts to the knee.
Student may want to have another outfit available to change into after service (they will be wearing their polo the following day and might want to keep it clean).
Each student must have EVERYTHING packed and labeled ("The Crew Girls/Guys") and brought to the church at this time. Your best bet is to put it in a garbage bag, labeled with duct tape. (Please remember your camp shirts- Blue Polo, Blue T-Shirt, Green T-Shirt, Red T-Shirt, Yellow T-Shirt and your camp devotional!)
No student is allowed to leave the church for any reason once the Commissioning Service begins. You will be officially on your mission trip when you arrive.
Lunch will be provided in the Legacy room immediately following service for each of our students going that week and then we will head up directly to camp in our van. Please say good-bye to your families before heading to Legacy, because once you are in there we will definitely be in camp mode.
Students can be picked up Friday at New Life at 5:30/6pm following our Debrief Dinner in the Legacy room.

Here are some things to get you ready for your mission trip this summer:
Packing List
Contact Information
THE CREW Schedule *We will be canceling Legacy youth services for the 2 Wednesdays during Champions For Life Kids' Camp (July 14th and 21st). If you are able to work in the nursery or in the children's church during the Wednesday you are not at camp, please let me know. We need as many youth as possible.*

Water Baptism Service/ Church PicnicAnyone interested in being water baptized will be required to attend a short class on Sunday, August 1st in room #8 at 9am. We will be having a short teaching on the meaning of water baptism and I will be sharing some important information you will need to know for that day. If you are interested, but still have some questions, please don't hesitate to contact Pastor Lori, Mr. Brian or Miss Jill.

Prayer Requests for July:

Finances for our students, especially those going to college in the fall or on mission trips this summer.
The kids being ministered to at Champion's For Life Kids' Camp.
Safety for families during the vacation-travel season.

Re-Cap of June:
Summer RAGE- TIME WARP
Every generation of teenagers hears phrases like "This is the hardest time to be a teenager", "I wouldn't want to be a teenager now-a-days" or "You couldn't pay me enough to become a teenager again!" What causes people to say that? More importantly, what was it like to be a teenager in the 1950's? The 1970's? The 1990's? This year for Summer RAGE we warped back in time to hear from previous generations on what it was like to be a teenager back when they were growing up.

Wednesday, June 2nd- 1950's
Speaker: Grandma Pat Girgenti
We learned quite a few things about Grandma Pat: she is an amazing singer, she wasn't allowed to chew gum at school and God has brought her through some incredible hardships to testify of His faithfulness.
Provoking thought of the night: God has a plan, but the devil has a plot.
See Pics HERE

Wednesday, June 9th- 1960's
Speaker: Pastor Terry Carlson
Did you know that Pastor Terry used to make his girlfriend, who is now his wife, Pastor Pat, take off her shoes before entering his 1968 Z-28 Camaro so that the rugs wouldn't get dirty?
Provoking thought of the night: Although God has always been, he isn't "old." He is the same yesterday, today and forever, and knows exactly what to do in situations you find yourself in today!
See pics HERE

Wednesday, June 16th- 1970's
Speaker: Mr. Mike Piccolo
Just imagine Mr. Piccolo dying his hair with Miss Clairol when he was a teenager.
Provoking thought of the night: It's important to be a good witness for Christ with your life, because you never know the impact you have on those around you.
See Pics HERE

Wednesday, June 23rd- 1980's
Speakers: Pastors Joel and Aimee Johnston
Who knew perms were popular for men and women?
Provoking thought of the night: Hebrews 12:1-3 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
See Pics HERE

Wednesday, June 30th- 1990s
Speaker: Pastor Michael Molloy
MIME: The art of portraying characters and acting out situations or a narrative by gesturesand body movement without the use of words; pantomime.
Provoking thought of the night: Take advantage of the spiritual leaders God has placed in your life. You can learn a lot by asking them to speak into your life.

*** DON'T FORGET THAT WE ARE GOING TO BE MAKING A TIME CAPSULE FOR OUR LAST NIGHT OF SUMMER RAGE, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 7TH. Please bring something to place in the bin that would symbolize your decade and time as a teenager. We will also be opening up the Legacy Coffeebar and having some special treats. Don't miss it! ***

Parting Thoughts:
Here are some resources I would like to pass along for this month. Enjoy!

Video: Please check out the "Do It For The Story" Promotional Trailer. I am so proud of my super-talented friend, Joel Clark. We traveled together on a team to Uganda, Africa in high school and since then he has been traveling the globe, spreading the love of Jesus (and writing a book!)

Book: When I was growing up, one of my favorite series to read was the MEN AND WOMEN OF FAITH series. They were all very easy reading and I read them over and over and it really built my faith and gave me a love for missions.
Here are some of my absolute favorites: Hudson Taylor, George Muller, Eric Liddell, Gladys Aylward, Amy Carmichael, Brother Andrew, Jonathan Edwards

Website: Kids In Mind
Ever wonder what is in a movie before you go and see it? This is a website I love to use to find out if a particular movie has content in it that I would rather not see. Check it out before you spend $9 on a movie you will find yourself walking out of. (GREAT site for parents!!)

Music: Passion Awakening by Passion
Worship songs from Passion 2010 in Atlanta. Some of my favorites are "Healing is in Your Hands" by Christy Nockels and "Chosen Generation" by Chris Tomlin.

Downloads: Free Josh McDowell Book Downloads
Here is a great link for some of Josh McDowell's books that are now out of print and some of his debate transcriptions. Check out "Out of the Moral Maze" and "Truth Matters"

Thursday, November 4, 2010

CHOSEN Conference

I was just made aware of a conference this Saturday for youth endorsed by Ron Luce...and the best part: it's only $5 at the door! Unfortunately because of the late notice, we won't be going as a group, but if you are interested in going with some friends, click here for all information.