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:

1. That each student would be able to make the changes necessary this year for spiritual growth
2. An expectation in each of us to hear what God is speaking and where He is directing during this month of fasting and prayer
3. 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!