The JCX thing:
-Things were poppin last night (is it ok that I just said poppin?). Counting down to the end of the school year and everyone is excited about that.
-We started JCX off with some face-to-face convo’s. All our chairs were set up face-to-face with a list of conversation starters for each youth. Some were ridiculous (do a summersault together) and some were serious (what’s your first impression of me?). It really started some great dialogue with peeps who really didn’t know each other well.
-Emily Bush shared her story and it was powerful. Her message to the group “God never abandon’s us”. She spoke about how God is seen as a genie that grants wishes and makes everything better. Obviously that’s not true and she spoke about how we must take responsibility of our faith and relationship with God. So great! Awesome job!
-The teaching focused on Confession that leads to Salvation. Our thought of the night was “When I open my mouth I open my heart”. We spoke about how confession isn’t just saying “sorry” but a knowledge that God loves me and our pursuit of that truth.
-D-groups are always crazy! Some great conversations and some intense dialogue. I had the privilege of chatting with one of our youth about their tension in life. They spoke about how they want to move away from this struggle and into the life God created them for. Love seeing that.
-Next week Jon Watch Frisch brings the heat (message) to us. Pumped to hear from him. Also, June 8th our leaders group will take the lead and own the night. Some great thoughts coming, hope you are here.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
JCX Tuesday 5/18/10
JCX Tuesday details:
Here ya go …
-This time every year there is this apathy that sets in across the board, adults and youth, where we feel it’s ok to do nothing. So far, I have seen a great resistance to that in our youth. Especially in the leaders group. There is a strong group of people that want their lives to bring influence and passion to others. So thank you to those that are not giving in: Lacey, Amanda, Emily, Robert, Eric, Seth, Shelby, Samantha, Steven, Jacob, Ronnie, Chelsea, Aaron … gosh … this might be a long list … there are more and I love watching God
-Our teaching focused on this idea: how does Jesus define faith? How often do we get all sorts of weird ideas about faith? For example: that didn’t happen or they weren’t healed because you didn’t have enough faith or pray hard enough. So, we took what Jesus said about faith and asked “how do we live this out?” Here’s what we came up with. Faith is like knocking (there was a door in the middle of the room) … we talked about how knocking is saying “God, I know who you are and what you promised so I’m asking you to be the God you say you are.” Faith is like the wind (had a big fan running) … God isn’t in love with some future version of you, he is in love with you. Faith is like being thirsty (lots of water around the room) … only Jesus satisfies the soul. Faith like reporting (there was a tv in the center of the room) … speak about how Jesus is working in us. Faith is like coming home (we had a log cabin play house in the room) … the Father always has his hands wide open … may we live that way also.
-The teaching lead into our D-group time. Each group spent time in worship with a focus on each of the characteristics of faith. Some great discussion and thoughts shared.
-Our leaders group spent some time chatting with other D-groups about what they hope to see JCX accomplish together. We will spend some time discussing that next week in our leaders group.
-Now … we’re planning for a time of worship on Thursday @4pm. It was an idea of our leaders group. They felt another time together was important to our community and so we’re trying out this time of worship. Hoping it catches on and becomes something that inspires and encourages our youth to live out their faith wherever they go.
-CIY is coming and … well … here’s why everyone should go:
-We are planning a kick back day each month … details in the next blog entry.
Here ya go …
-This time every year there is this apathy that sets in across the board, adults and youth, where we feel it’s ok to do nothing. So far, I have seen a great resistance to that in our youth. Especially in the leaders group. There is a strong group of people that want their lives to bring influence and passion to others. So thank you to those that are not giving in: Lacey, Amanda, Emily, Robert, Eric, Seth, Shelby, Samantha, Steven, Jacob, Ronnie, Chelsea, Aaron … gosh … this might be a long list … there are more and I love watching God
-Our teaching focused on this idea: how does Jesus define faith? How often do we get all sorts of weird ideas about faith? For example: that didn’t happen or they weren’t healed because you didn’t have enough faith or pray hard enough. So, we took what Jesus said about faith and asked “how do we live this out?” Here’s what we came up with. Faith is like knocking (there was a door in the middle of the room) … we talked about how knocking is saying “God, I know who you are and what you promised so I’m asking you to be the God you say you are.” Faith is like the wind (had a big fan running) … God isn’t in love with some future version of you, he is in love with you. Faith is like being thirsty (lots of water around the room) … only Jesus satisfies the soul. Faith like reporting (there was a tv in the center of the room) … speak about how Jesus is working in us. Faith is like coming home (we had a log cabin play house in the room) … the Father always has his hands wide open … may we live that way also.
-The teaching lead into our D-group time. Each group spent time in worship with a focus on each of the characteristics of faith. Some great discussion and thoughts shared.
-Our leaders group spent some time chatting with other D-groups about what they hope to see JCX accomplish together. We will spend some time discussing that next week in our leaders group.
-Now … we’re planning for a time of worship on Thursday @4pm. It was an idea of our leaders group. They felt another time together was important to our community and so we’re trying out this time of worship. Hoping it catches on and becomes something that inspires and encourages our youth to live out their faith wherever they go.
-CIY is coming and … well … here’s why everyone should go:
-We are planning a kick back day each month … details in the next blog entry.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
JCX Tuesday 5/11/10
JCX Tuesday … so good …
-Looks as though our leaders are going to be very influential peeps! Shelby, Robert, Eric, Seth, Emily and Chelsea are doing some dreaming and some planning for JCX. They introduced themselves as the leaders last night (which isn’t easy because others will see them as people who don’t deserve to be leaders … more on that in a moment) and they prayed over each D-group which I thought was a great way to connect and remind the group they are not looking for a title but to live as servants.
-The teaching focused on this of being a leader. Often we have high standards for our leaders. These standards are unreachable. We expect someone who wants to be a leader to be perfect. That obviously can’t happen … or we’re Jesus. We talked about how leaders, including the youth at JCX, our ones who face their flaws in front of others because they want to be people that bring people to Jesus. Leaders choose to be apart of transforming their surroundings not being influenced by them. Leaders strengthen the brothers (Luke 22).
-D-groups were filled with great conversation. We are always looking to make that time important, healthy and comfortable. We discussed our D-group and what our culture is like in our group.
-Always great convo after JCX too. Had the chance to stay after and be apart of a chat with a friend. It’s great to hear the honesty and wisdom around me. I love it when people choose to grow and be challenged. Got nothing but love for those that sit and do nothing, complain, etc. but those that move forward are fun to be around.
-Have you signed up for Hurricane Harbor on June 16th? Cost is $20 plus money for food.
-CIY: Move July 19th -24th cost is $290 with a $100 deposit.
-Angel’s game: July 28th cost is $20 plus money for food.
-Catalina: August 11th cost is $175 (parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling and biking)
-Plus, serving at the Blessing Center, Youth Hope, and study lunches all throughout the summer. Calendars are available again this Sunday.
-Looks as though our leaders are going to be very influential peeps! Shelby, Robert, Eric, Seth, Emily and Chelsea are doing some dreaming and some planning for JCX. They introduced themselves as the leaders last night (which isn’t easy because others will see them as people who don’t deserve to be leaders … more on that in a moment) and they prayed over each D-group which I thought was a great way to connect and remind the group they are not looking for a title but to live as servants.
-The teaching focused on this of being a leader. Often we have high standards for our leaders. These standards are unreachable. We expect someone who wants to be a leader to be perfect. That obviously can’t happen … or we’re Jesus. We talked about how leaders, including the youth at JCX, our ones who face their flaws in front of others because they want to be people that bring people to Jesus. Leaders choose to be apart of transforming their surroundings not being influenced by them. Leaders strengthen the brothers (Luke 22).
-D-groups were filled with great conversation. We are always looking to make that time important, healthy and comfortable. We discussed our D-group and what our culture is like in our group.
-Always great convo after JCX too. Had the chance to stay after and be apart of a chat with a friend. It’s great to hear the honesty and wisdom around me. I love it when people choose to grow and be challenged. Got nothing but love for those that sit and do nothing, complain, etc. but those that move forward are fun to be around.
-Have you signed up for Hurricane Harbor on June 16th? Cost is $20 plus money for food.
-CIY: Move July 19th -24th cost is $290 with a $100 deposit.
-Angel’s game: July 28th cost is $20 plus money for food.
-Catalina: August 11th cost is $175 (parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling and biking)
-Plus, serving at the Blessing Center, Youth Hope, and study lunches all throughout the summer. Calendars are available again this Sunday.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
JCX Tuesday 5/4/10
JCX Tuesday … And. Here. We. Go.
-It was one of those nights together where it felt as if we all knew why we were there, what we are focused on and how we hope to accomplish it. Great to hang out and be together. Here’s what I’m pumped about: the leaders group! Some great ideas are coming from those youth. They have a desire to serve and love. Are they perfect for the job? Nope! And that’s why I’m glad they are apart of this opportunity to lead. Some will see these youth and wonder why they are “leaders” because they see flaws. Truth is, the youth stepping up to lead are youth facing the flaws in their life. They are ready to move ahead and grow in their faith. So, to Seth, Eric, Emily, Chelsea, Robert and Shelby … It’s a privilege to dream and to serve with you!
-Ok, we have a variety of peeps that are apart of the fam @JCX on Tuesday. Because of that, some aren’t to sure how this “community time” works. We decided to “show them” and explain some things in a way that wasn’t condemning, funny, but got the point across. Here’s what we came up with:
-The teaching was out of the final chapter of 2 Timothy. We focused on “keeping your head in all situations”. So great to see the words of Paul, to Timothy, have huge influence in our lives today. Our phrase of the night was “Keep your head”. Our leaders group each got a balloon with a head on it to remind them of this truth.
-We have about 15 Frosh Best Buddies. That’s rad! These peeps will love and support our new Frosh that move into our JCX community. I’m excited about who wants to step up and mentor/lead these new peeps.
-So much fun coming soon: Hurricane Harbor on June 16th. CIY: Move July 19th -24th. Angel’s game: July 28th. Catalina: August 11th. Plus, serving at the Blessing Center, Youth Hope, and study lunches all throughout the summer. Calendars are available this Sunday.
-It was one of those nights together where it felt as if we all knew why we were there, what we are focused on and how we hope to accomplish it. Great to hang out and be together. Here’s what I’m pumped about: the leaders group! Some great ideas are coming from those youth. They have a desire to serve and love. Are they perfect for the job? Nope! And that’s why I’m glad they are apart of this opportunity to lead. Some will see these youth and wonder why they are “leaders” because they see flaws. Truth is, the youth stepping up to lead are youth facing the flaws in their life. They are ready to move ahead and grow in their faith. So, to Seth, Eric, Emily, Chelsea, Robert and Shelby … It’s a privilege to dream and to serve with you!
-Ok, we have a variety of peeps that are apart of the fam @JCX on Tuesday. Because of that, some aren’t to sure how this “community time” works. We decided to “show them” and explain some things in a way that wasn’t condemning, funny, but got the point across. Here’s what we came up with:
-The teaching was out of the final chapter of 2 Timothy. We focused on “keeping your head in all situations”. So great to see the words of Paul, to Timothy, have huge influence in our lives today. Our phrase of the night was “Keep your head”. Our leaders group each got a balloon with a head on it to remind them of this truth.
-We have about 15 Frosh Best Buddies. That’s rad! These peeps will love and support our new Frosh that move into our JCX community. I’m excited about who wants to step up and mentor/lead these new peeps.
-So much fun coming soon: Hurricane Harbor on June 16th. CIY: Move July 19th -24th. Angel’s game: July 28th. Catalina: August 11th. Plus, serving at the Blessing Center, Youth Hope, and study lunches all throughout the summer. Calendars are available this Sunday.
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