Coming up this week

Coming up this week




Youth Sunday was AMAZING!
It was so moving to have the youth lead the services yesterday! God has truly blessed them abundantly, and it was so special to see them using their gifts for His glory. Thank you to all the youth for stepping up and leading! A huge thanks to those who helped plan, train, and put everything together: Father Andrew, Deacon David, Gary Gordon, Bob Elliott, Helen Snyder and Diane Hawkins.

Coming up this week

Mentor Information Meeting This Sunday!!
Please come and find out all about the Mentor program we are starting, and how you can play a huge part in making a difference!

This Week in EYC


Session Two (11.10.2010)
Many of us have a distorted Godview because we think God’s primary goal is either for us to be good or for us to be happy. While there may be some truth in those statements, if we see those as His primary goals, then we walk through life with remarkable–and self-made–expectations. Then, when those expectations aren’t met, our faith is shattered and destroyed. This week, we want students to see that following God is bigger than our expectations. Following God requires surrendering control.
Session Two Parent Cue: When you think about the things you pray for or about, or the verses you hang on to, or even the way you perceive God, are those all based on your own personal happiness? How would our prayers and likes look different if we were more concerned about surrendering control?

What we will be talking about in EYC for the next month:



Series Overview
What comes to mind when you think about God? Who do you believe God is? How do you believe God interacts with you personally and with your world? These are questions we are going to be addressing over the next three weeks. You see, every one of us has a Godview whether we think about it or not. For many of us, it is just a vague impression formed when we were younger. For some, it is an image of Someone against whom we have a strong resistance. For others, God is personal, mysterious, and offers an adventure to anyone ready to pursue a relationship with Him. While we can never really know everything about God-because He is that big and that mysterious- things we can learn about Him shape the way we respond to whatever life brings. That is why author A.W. Tozer said, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us."

Session One (11.3.2010)
No matter who we are, we all have a Godview. And the way we think about God affects how we interact with our world. Many people struggle because they have a negative or distorted view of God. This first week, we will take a look at the life of one of Jesus' closest followers who struggled for the very same reason. In the end,we want to challenge students to begin to see how their view of God shapes the way they live.
Session One Parent Cue: Both of you grab a piece of paper, and take three minutes to write down all the things that come to mind when you hear the word "God". Both of you be honest, and don't just write the words that you think you should. There is no grade for this.