Week two of JCX Spring Break. Here are the details:
-We served @ the Wildwood Canyon Villa on Monday. Great group went. Spent time with the peeps in the memory care center. We played Bingo, read to some of the residents and had a great time.
-Highlight of the day was watching Jacob Furlong interacting with a lady who couldn’t hear. He wrote down what he wanted to say and she would respond by talking (yelling) what she wanted to say. So cool!
-Tuesday night was rad. We spoke about talking responsibility with your mind. It looks like this: Finding value in the things I do or finding value in who made me. When we wrap our minds around that, we are becoming responsible. Romans 12:1-2 says it best check it out!
-We filled out cards with our thoughts on what excites us about church, frustrates us, what would we change if we were in charge and how would we make that happen. Some of the things that were shared we’re awesome. (I’ll post them later).
-Thinking about leaders in the group … the youth kind … wondering if you are one. Let’s chat about that.
-Youth Hope tomorrow … and Sunday JCX this Sunday @845a.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
JCX Tuesday 3/16/10
Here are the details from JCX last night:
-Steven Davila shared his story. It’s powerful and his faith is an example to all of us. The Davila family has been through a lot and Steven continues to lean and rest in Jesus for courage and it shows.
-The teaching focused on “reaping and sowing”. We talked about how decisions made today effect where you go tomorrow. We spoke about how it affects us later (living right but still struggling) and greater (the effects of choice can be bigger than expected).
-Some great discussion took place in the D-groups. Ronnie Freeman lead his group along with Kelsey Miranda. They did a spectacular job. Discussion focused on what we’re choosing to do today with our time and why it’s important to make Godly decisions.
-Worship through song was shorter than normal, which was a bummer, because we we’re running out of time. The youth did well and I was privileged to sing with them.
-Service week continues … Last night a group of us went to Youth Hope. I was so excited for Andrea. She did so well connecting and making friends. The entire group did well meeting and loving on the youth there.
-Today … there is a group @ YAPS. They are pulling weeds, picking up trash and beautifying that place. Working hard!!
-Tomorrow night, we’re at Youth Hope again. Friday night we’re serving @Ronald McDonald House.
-JCX meets next week and we’re closing out our chat on Responsibility stuff. So far so good!! See ya Sunday! Gil is leading … 2nd chapter in 1 Timothy. Go get em Gil!!
-Steven Davila shared his story. It’s powerful and his faith is an example to all of us. The Davila family has been through a lot and Steven continues to lean and rest in Jesus for courage and it shows.
-The teaching focused on “reaping and sowing”. We talked about how decisions made today effect where you go tomorrow. We spoke about how it affects us later (living right but still struggling) and greater (the effects of choice can be bigger than expected).
-Some great discussion took place in the D-groups. Ronnie Freeman lead his group along with Kelsey Miranda. They did a spectacular job. Discussion focused on what we’re choosing to do today with our time and why it’s important to make Godly decisions.
-Worship through song was shorter than normal, which was a bummer, because we we’re running out of time. The youth did well and I was privileged to sing with them.
-Service week continues … Last night a group of us went to Youth Hope. I was so excited for Andrea. She did so well connecting and making friends. The entire group did well meeting and loving on the youth there.
-Today … there is a group @ YAPS. They are pulling weeds, picking up trash and beautifying that place. Working hard!!
-Tomorrow night, we’re at Youth Hope again. Friday night we’re serving @Ronald McDonald House.
-JCX meets next week and we’re closing out our chat on Responsibility stuff. So far so good!! See ya Sunday! Gil is leading … 2nd chapter in 1 Timothy. Go get em Gil!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Wildwood Canyon Villa - Service week Day 1
Troy, Katie, Harrison, Seth, Jacob, Samantha and Kody spent about 2 hours with some great peeps @ Wildwood Canyon Villa in the memory care center. Here they are:
Some played bingo:
Others read and chatted with our friends there:
Troy threw the baseball around with Glen:
Loved being there and serving with all of you. Youth Hope Tuesday @3pm. We’ll carpool down and be back by 6pm. Off and running with service week 2010.
Some played bingo:
Others read and chatted with our friends there:
Troy threw the baseball around with Glen:
Loved being there and serving with all of you. Youth Hope Tuesday @3pm. We’ll carpool down and be back by 6pm. Off and running with service week 2010.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
JCX Tuesday 3/9/10
Details about JCX Tuesday … Here we go:
-We opened with something very important. An acoustic version of Grandma the mountain women. Want proof? Here it is:
-We spent some time in worship through song. Awesome to sing with you all. One thing: can we not do the “crib dance” or whatever it’s called while singing to Jesus? Thanks! P.S. it’s dumb! Love ya!
-The teaching focused on taking responsibility for our sin. We covered Confession, Repentance and Accountability and what each look like. Good response to that!
-D-groups were awesome! Good convo all around and some great things were shared.
-Next week we’re starting our Servant Week. Our first stop is Wildwood Canyon Villa. Sign up Sunday and come Monday.
-Gil is teaching this Sunday out of 1 Timothy chapter 1. Come and support Gil and add to the discussion.
-We opened with something very important. An acoustic version of Grandma the mountain women. Want proof? Here it is:
-We spent some time in worship through song. Awesome to sing with you all. One thing: can we not do the “crib dance” or whatever it’s called while singing to Jesus? Thanks! P.S. it’s dumb! Love ya!
-The teaching focused on taking responsibility for our sin. We covered Confession, Repentance and Accountability and what each look like. Good response to that!
-D-groups were awesome! Good convo all around and some great things were shared.
-Next week we’re starting our Servant Week. Our first stop is Wildwood Canyon Villa. Sign up Sunday and come Monday.
-Gil is teaching this Sunday out of 1 Timothy chapter 1. Come and support Gil and add to the discussion.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
JCX Tuesday 3/2/10
Awesome stuff happening @ JCX Tuesday. Details, sure …
-Gabbie Mendoza shared her story with us. Lots of doubting and questioning about God is what brought her to the place she is at today. Robert Bergeson was a huge influence in her life and kept reminding her that life without God isn’t life at all. The group REALLY supported her and she did a great job sharing!
-Heidi Mayer, director of Youth Hope, shared her passion and vision with us. So many hurting youth on the streets in Redlands and so many opportunities to be apart of the healing. Heidi showed a video with different interviews from different street youth. A few of our JCX youth knew the faces in the video. One youth used to hang out with one and it was shocking to see where they are at now.
-We decided to adopt Youth Hope into our JCX family. That means we hope to be on the front lines of what Youth Hope does because we believe in it so much. So cool when God moves a group of hearts in his direction for his kingdom.
-Lots of peeps there last night. Great job inviting and encouraging all!
-Some good stuff coming next week. Our theme is Responsibility. We’re looking at sin, feelings, thoughts and more.
-We have a week of service coming up during Spring Break. Details this Tuesday.
-Aaron Loenhorst will be teaching on Sunday. Excited to see that happen
-Gabbie Mendoza shared her story with us. Lots of doubting and questioning about God is what brought her to the place she is at today. Robert Bergeson was a huge influence in her life and kept reminding her that life without God isn’t life at all. The group REALLY supported her and she did a great job sharing!
-Heidi Mayer, director of Youth Hope, shared her passion and vision with us. So many hurting youth on the streets in Redlands and so many opportunities to be apart of the healing. Heidi showed a video with different interviews from different street youth. A few of our JCX youth knew the faces in the video. One youth used to hang out with one and it was shocking to see where they are at now.
-We decided to adopt Youth Hope into our JCX family. That means we hope to be on the front lines of what Youth Hope does because we believe in it so much. So cool when God moves a group of hearts in his direction for his kingdom.
-Lots of peeps there last night. Great job inviting and encouraging all!
-Some good stuff coming next week. Our theme is Responsibility. We’re looking at sin, feelings, thoughts and more.
-We have a week of service coming up during Spring Break. Details this Tuesday.
-Aaron Loenhorst will be teaching on Sunday. Excited to see that happen
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
30 hour Famine 2010
The Famine details:
Going 30 hours without food isn’t something most people do … BUT we did. Choosing to be servants in our community in places that are awkward and uncomfortable isn’t something most people do … BUT we did. Not complaining and doing it all with a smile is not how most people face these moments … BUT we did. Do we want credit? NOPE!! Colossians 1:29 says: to this end I labor, struggling with all HIS energy which is so powerfully at work within me. We accomplished these things together, not just you and me BUT you, me and our first love … Jesus. Thanks to those who gave generously, we were able to raise money for world hunger. Men and women throughout the world struggling to find food will now eat because 60 plus peeps decided not to. Plus, we we’re able to love our community in tangible ways.
Ok, now for some highlights:
Friday night was a blast. We connected with our service groups, selected three verses from scripture to memorize and laughed together as we got to know one another. Here’s some evidence from Friday that it was a blast. First some pictures:
And now some videos:
We spent time serving all over Yucaipa and surrounding communities. That list included: Ronald McDonald House, the memory care center @ Wildwood Canyon Villa, pulling weeds in the rain, cleaning/painting @YAPS, helping a family move, organizing and cleaning @ the library, visiting and playing bingo with our friends @ the convalescent homes, and serving with Youth Hope. Here are some photos of us hard @ work:
It was a packed two days. Thanks to those who prayer, support and came out to serve. We loved being with you and look forward to continuing to choose to be servants alongside you. Before you’re done reading this, consider supporting a child through Compassion or World Vision @ $30 dollars a month. That money will help feed, educate, clothe and encourage. If you did the Famine, you already participated in doing those things so this next step will be very easy for you. Here are some final photos from Famine. Thanks all:
Going 30 hours without food isn’t something most people do … BUT we did. Choosing to be servants in our community in places that are awkward and uncomfortable isn’t something most people do … BUT we did. Not complaining and doing it all with a smile is not how most people face these moments … BUT we did. Do we want credit? NOPE!! Colossians 1:29 says: to this end I labor, struggling with all HIS energy which is so powerfully at work within me. We accomplished these things together, not just you and me BUT you, me and our first love … Jesus. Thanks to those who gave generously, we were able to raise money for world hunger. Men and women throughout the world struggling to find food will now eat because 60 plus peeps decided not to. Plus, we we’re able to love our community in tangible ways.
Ok, now for some highlights:
Friday night was a blast. We connected with our service groups, selected three verses from scripture to memorize and laughed together as we got to know one another. Here’s some evidence from Friday that it was a blast. First some pictures:
And now some videos:
We spent time serving all over Yucaipa and surrounding communities. That list included: Ronald McDonald House, the memory care center @ Wildwood Canyon Villa, pulling weeds in the rain, cleaning/painting @YAPS, helping a family move, organizing and cleaning @ the library, visiting and playing bingo with our friends @ the convalescent homes, and serving with Youth Hope. Here are some photos of us hard @ work:
It was a packed two days. Thanks to those who prayer, support and came out to serve. We loved being with you and look forward to continuing to choose to be servants alongside you. Before you’re done reading this, consider supporting a child through Compassion or World Vision @ $30 dollars a month. That money will help feed, educate, clothe and encourage. If you did the Famine, you already participated in doing those things so this next step will be very easy for you. Here are some final photos from Famine. Thanks all:
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