Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
FEBRUARY Update
Hi Legacy Students, Parents and Leaders...
I can't go into the month of February without constantly talking about Tent of Meeting. It's mostly what I think about, it's constantly what I am working on, and it's right around the corner! For those of you who are registered to attend, please don't forget to prepare your heart for what God wants to do while you are there. Don't wait until the service Friday night to open your heart and allow God to begin His work... start right now! Go grab your Bible and start meditating on some of the things God wants to do in your life and allow them to seep into your spirit. Here are a couple to get you started:
I can't go into the month of February without constantly talking about Tent of Meeting. It's mostly what I think about, it's constantly what I am working on, and it's right around the corner! For those of you who are registered to attend, please don't forget to prepare your heart for what God wants to do while you are there. Don't wait until the service Friday night to open your heart and allow God to begin His work... start right now! Go grab your Bible and start meditating on some of the things God wants to do in your life and allow them to seep into your spirit. Here are a couple to get you started:
- Psalm 2:8, 85:6, 145:4-6, 145:11-13
- Matthew 7:7,8
- 2 Chronicles 7:14,15
- Isaiah 64:1-3
- Habakkuk 3:2-6
Here are a couple of upcoming events for the month of February:
Make sure you mark your calendars!
2- St. Gabriel's Community Dinner Outreach CANCELED (We will reschedule soon)
2- All-Church Town Hall Meeting
7- Special Ops Meeting 7pm-9pm
9- E.A.C.H. (Everyone A Chance to Hear) Training begins
11-13- Tent of Meeting 2011 "The Race"
14- Valentine's Day
21- Special Ops Meeting 7pm-9pm
More details for our services and events for February:
TENT OF MEETING 2011 "The Race"
It's almost here.... TOM 2011! We have changed locations. We have switched up the competitions! We are more than ready for God to blow our minds!!!
Here are some details to keep in mind as you are getting ready for our annual winter retreat:
Things to bring: Bible, Notebook, Pen, WARM clothes (we will be in the snow part of the day), Bedding (you will be sleeping on bunk beds), Shower Shoes, Towel, Toiletries, Boots, Flashlight
Location: Howell Nature and Conference Center: 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843. (517)546-0249
Other Information:
STUDENT WAIVER from Howell Conference and Nature Center
TENT OF MEETING REGISTRATION FORM
Pics from 2010, Pics from 2009, more from 2009, and even more, Pics from 2008, Pics from 2007, Pics so far back you will barely recognize people here and here
E.A.C.H. Training
(Everyone A Chance to Hear)
Wednesday, February 9th- Wednesday, March 23rd
E.A.C.H. is an initiative for everyone a chance to hear the Gospel in South East Michigan. We are very excited to join the rest of the church in training ourselves for E.A.C.H. If you are unfamiliar with E.A.C.H, please watch the promo video here. Here is a synopsis of their ministry from their website:
Re-Cap of January:New Life Fast
I am so proud of all the students that joined us for the January fast. I have had numerous teens come and share with me things the Lord has spoken to them during this month. The one thing I can say after hearing all of it is: God is on the move! Let's not stop seeking him because our church fast has ended. This is only the beginning of what God wants to do in us, so be open to share the things He continues to show you!
Work-A-Thon
Saturday, January 8th
8am-Noon
Work-A-Thon pics
It's almost here.... TOM 2011! We have changed locations. We have switched up the competitions! We are more than ready for God to blow our minds!!!
Here are some details to keep in mind as you are getting ready for our annual winter retreat:
Things to bring: Bible, Notebook, Pen, WARM clothes (we will be in the snow part of the day), Bedding (you will be sleeping on bunk beds), Shower Shoes, Towel, Toiletries, Boots, Flashlight
Location: Howell Nature and Conference Center: 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843. (517)546-0249
Other Information:
- Registration will be in the Legacy room on Friday, February 11th at 4pm and we will depart by 4:30pm
- Students will arrive back at New Life in the Legacy parking lot on Sunday, February 13th at 5:30pm
- Students will not need any cash.
- Students are allowed only ONE bag/suitcase, a bag for bedding, plus a small carry-on– we are very limited in our space for luggage!
- Snacks are also allowed (Pastor Lori’s favorite are Jelly Bellies)
- All prescription and over-the-counter medications will be collected at registration and distributed at camp when needed
STUDENT WAIVER from Howell Conference and Nature Center
TENT OF MEETING REGISTRATION FORM
Pics from 2010, Pics from 2009, more from 2009, and even more, Pics from 2008, Pics from 2007, Pics so far back you will barely recognize people here and here
E.A.C.H. Training
(Everyone A Chance to Hear)
Wednesday, February 9th- Wednesday, March 23rd
E.A.C.H. is an initiative for everyone a chance to hear the Gospel in South East Michigan. We are very excited to join the rest of the church in training ourselves for E.A.C.H. If you are unfamiliar with E.A.C.H, please watch the promo video here. Here is a synopsis of their ministry from their website:
We will attempt to give everyone in our region (over 3.5 million people) a chance to hear the message of Christ and to take the ‘next step’ in their spiritual journey.
Mission Statement: Working together as a body of believers, we will give everyone in the Metropolitan Detroit area a chance to take the next step in their journey toward Jesus. Lord willing, this will be the widest and most effective evangelistic campaign in the history of Michigan. The goal is not simply to give every person multiple chances to connect with the message of Christ; but also . . .
To see tens of thousands come to faith in Christ . . .
To see churches and church leaders working together as one body . . .
To see substantial growth in our existing churches . . .
To see momentum in the planting of many new churches in our region . . .
To permanently alter the spiritual landscape of Southeastern Michigan . . .
To make a statement to a watching world: Detroit IS rebuilding, and JESUS is the foundation of our comeback!
From the recent 2010 Time Magazine Annual Edition: Opening sentence: “Detroit has become an icon of the failed American city.” Closing sentence: “The world is now watching Detroit with interest – and waiting to see if it finds a way to rise from the ashes.” The time is now to show a watching world that Metro-Detroit has found a way to rise from the ashes . . . and that ‘way’ is more than inner-city green spaces and smarter cars. That ‘way’ has something to do with the Lordship of Jesus in this region. And the only way the Lordship of Jesus is going to be felt in our region is if the church rises up to its mandate to boldly tell the world its message and give everyone a chance to hear it and respond to it.
Mission Statement: Working together as a body of believers, we will give everyone in the Metropolitan Detroit area a chance to take the next step in their journey toward Jesus. Lord willing, this will be the widest and most effective evangelistic campaign in the history of Michigan. The goal is not simply to give every person multiple chances to connect with the message of Christ; but also . . .
From the recent 2010 Time Magazine Annual Edition: Opening sentence: “Detroit has become an icon of the failed American city.” Closing sentence: “The world is now watching Detroit with interest – and waiting to see if it finds a way to rise from the ashes.” The time is now to show a watching world that Metro-Detroit has found a way to rise from the ashes . . . and that ‘way’ is more than inner-city green spaces and smarter cars. That ‘way’ has something to do with the Lordship of Jesus in this region. And the only way the Lordship of Jesus is going to be felt in our region is if the church rises up to its mandate to boldly tell the world its message and give everyone a chance to hear it and respond to it.
Re-Cap of January:New Life Fast
I am so proud of all the students that joined us for the January fast. I have had numerous teens come and share with me things the Lord has spoken to them during this month. The one thing I can say after hearing all of it is: God is on the move! Let's not stop seeking him because our church fast has ended. This is only the beginning of what God wants to do in us, so be open to share the things He continues to show you!
Work-A-Thon
Saturday, January 8th
8am-Noon
Work-A-Thon pics
Fire Station Special Ops Outreach
Monday, January 17th
Outreach pics
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
Prayer Requests for February:
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
Prayer Requests for February:
- Tent of Meeting! That God's spirit would move like never before and that hearts would be open to DO what God challenges us to do!
- An OUTWARD focused heart for our teenagers... and our church.
- Continued healing for Aaron Simko and Victoria Pace (and any other youth or family member who is having health problems)
Some more resources to check out....
Book: Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream by David Platt
This book has completely changed my way of thinking. Here is a quote from the book that I haven't been able to stop thinking about: "We were settling for a Christianity that revolves around catering to ourselves when the central message of Christianity is actually about abandoning ourselves." It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... BUT WHO DO YOU KNOW WHO LIVES LIKE THAT? DO YOU?
Music and DVDs:
No Far Away by Chris August
You and the Evening Sky by Ali Rogers
Make Me New by Sky Like Fire
Upcoming Events in the area for teens:
"Sex STILL Has A Price Tag" Abstinence Program
Thursday, March 3rd in Farmington Hills
Speaker: Pam Stenzel
AWAKEN Conference
Friday, March 4th in Sterling Heights
For girls ages Junior High through College Age
Speakers: Lisa Bevere, Rhonda Forsthoff, Sarah Wehrli, Hannah Ouellette
Bands: SuperChick, Blank Pages
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