As we’ve been talking about in classes, this Sunday, we will leave after classes to go to
Bring:
We should be back by 4:30 PM
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
TABS is coming up quickly. Due to LifeBridge meeting in our facility, it was going to be difficult to host it in our building so I’ve been trying to come up with options.
We will be co-hosting with the
As mentioned in another e-mail, we will be going to
Here are some things we will need:
· TEENS TO GO – we need a good showing from
· Parents to volunteer to drive – when we get that good showing from our teens, our van will not hold them all
· Parents and church to donate food items (will be letting you know soon what we need)
· Teens to help with program (commitment of this Sunday – April 13 as well as probably Saturday, May 3)
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Effective immediately – if you are trying to reach me by cell phone from a land line my new number is 636.549.8644.
If you are calling from your cell phone (of if you just like calling long distance J) , you can still reach me at 317.796.8720 (this is still the number that will show up when I call you)
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
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January and February we challenged our group to a Bible Reading Challenge. We had several step up to that challenge. They read a minimum 5 days per week (most of them more). This Sunday we will be celebrating their accomplishment by going to SkyZone.
Congratulations to:
Renee’ Aston, Laura Portwood, Michalie Brown, Lindsey Keim, Dion Shaffer, Lizzy Smith, Nathan Enix & Zach Hirth
Being in God’s Word daily will make us more effective in His Kingdom and bring us in a closer relationship with our Creator!!!! How can we be a light to the world if we don’t know anything about the source of energy!?
If you completed the reading but your name is not let me know ASAP. These are all the people that I know of who turned in their signed sheets.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Teens participating in KidsFest will be training this Sunday (4/6) and on Sunday, April 20. This Sunday’s training is for 1st time helpers. The April 20 meeting is for ALL teen helpers. On both of those days Herb can use anyone willing to help in doing some video taping!
If you have any questions, you can e-mail Kathy at Kathy.crown@lafayettechurch.org.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Tomorrow Night we will be going to the Nursing Home with the elementary group. We will be singing for them. We will leave promptly at 7 PM and should be back by 8 PM. If you are late, you will need to join the adults in the auditorium for class. Come help brighten someone’s evening!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
I always sign my letters “Because of the Cross”. It’s a simple little thought that I started signing early in my ministry, perhaps during college and have done so ever since.
In class yesterday morning we talked about the sacrifice of the Father and watched a powerful mini-movie – “Most” that depicted a father’s sacrifice of his son to save many. Looking at John 3:16-17 and Ephesians 2 we talked about the sacrifice of God’s Son on the Cross and how that sacrifice gives us new life, full life – a life that is no longer ours but belongs to God.
Last night seventeen of us gathered at the Hirth’s house (thanks Hirths!) to watch – at the beginning of Passion week – The Passion of the Christ. It’s only the 2nd time I have seen the movie, and for some there it was their first. After the movie we shared in a moving time of worship and communion with one another. We talked about Romans 5. In verses 8-9 Paul writes “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from the wrath of God.” Each blow, each whip or scourge, each nail and insult that was taken by Jesus, was taken because of me. He took my sin and because of that I can now rejoice that he has become my substitute – that was supposed to be me there. God’s wrath was supposed to be upon me…but Jesus took it. What a reason to rejoice! What an awesome time we had sharing, praying, rejoicing and communing together!!!
Our Western Cultural view has tamed the meaning and the picture of the cross. We paint pictures of it and we wear it as jewelry but the cross was not pretty, the cross was not “in style”. The cross was a shameful, horrible way to die - it was costly - it cost Jesus everything. Because of it though, God looks at me (and you) through the blood of Jesus and says “It was worth it.” I am reminded that the little saying “Because of the Cross” isn’t just a saying…it is my life. My life is now because of the Cross. My marriage, my family, my house, my car, my job, my strength, my money, my hope, my joy, my peace…everything I am, everything I ever hope to be is because of what Jesus did for me on that Cross.
It is my prayer that our youth group will continue to come to an understanding that living for Christ will cost them everything, but it’s worth it!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Teens will be in the Auditorium Wednesday night.
Whether you are traveling or staying around, I hope you all enjoy your spring break!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Please let me know by Monday morning (March 10) if you are planning to go
Who: Freshmen – Seniors (freshmen & sophomores - if you’re serious about looking for a college)
When: March 13-15 – leave after school on Thursday (4:30 PM), return Saturday evening (Friday is the 1st day of Spring Break) – Depending on the size of the group, we will either leave from my house or the
Cost: Split the cost of transportation, expenses; plus your meals and money for Friday night campus activity (game or movie)
Need: Sack Dinner for Thursday night. Sleeping bag, pillow, meal money, MATURITY – there will be a lot of “open time” that you will be responsible for filling with going to class and checking out the campus – after letting me know you are coming, you need to contact Mark Pruitt at Harding Admissions by calling 1-800-477-4407 – he can set you up a schedule for classes and meetings with teachers.
Most of your meals will be on campus.
Details: This is for students looking into college options. You will have opportunities to go to classes and talk to counselors, go to chapel. You will also take a tour of Harding with
Lodging: You will stay with Harding Students (probably from
How to Sign up: Sign up on the Teen Room Door and pay $35 – this number may fluctuate up or down a little depending on the number of students going.
QUESTIONS:
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Next Sunday night the youth group is invited to the Hirth’s House for a viewing of “The Passion of the Christ”. We will meet there (click here for map) at 5:30 PM. Eat dinner before you come. We will watch the movie and have a time of worship and communion together. We will be done by 8:30 PM. (if you want to come and need a ride, let me know and I can arrange a ride for you – or we can bring the church van if there is enough). This is not the typical youth group gathering – there will not be munchies or sodas.
PLEASE NOTE: “The Passion of the Christ” is Rated R for violence. For obvious reasons, this is probably one of the only rated R movies I would “recommend” as a youth minister. However, I will note that this movie may not be for everyone – especially those in middle school and that parent discernment should be used for this youth group activity. Please consider the Plugged-In Online Review if you haven’t seen this movie for yourself (as a parent).
On the other hand, all too often we do not really take into consideration the measure of suffering that our Lord went through because of sin he took away from me (us) – this movie is a stark reminder of the price that was paid so that I could have a relationship with my creator.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Just a reminder that TABS is tomorrow at West Central. Meet at
PLEASE sign up on the sheet located on the Teen Room door TOMORROW – make sure you sign up if you plan on going so we will make sure to have enough transportation for everyone.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Just a few more days on our reading schedule this first time around! Keep up the good work…You actually get an extra day or so. Bring your sheet to Lee Ann in the Middle School Class on Sunday (I will be out of town – don’t look for me J ) . Make sure you’ve signed it – which means “on your honor” you have read the scriptures on the page. If you were reading on your own, hand in your notes of the days you read – signed as well. Those who have read will choose what the group does together.
We will start another reading challenge on Sunday!
See you all tonight in class. We are studying Acts and practicing some songs for next week’s visit to the nursing home.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Who: Juniors – Seniors (freshmen & sophomores if there is room and if you’re serious about looking for a college)
When: March 13-15 – leave after school on Thursday (4:30 PM), return Saturday evening (Friday is the 1st day of Spring Break) – Depending on the size of the group, we will either leave from my house or the
Cost: Split the cost of transportation, expenses; plus your meals and money for Friday night campus activity (game or movie)
Need: Sack Dinner for Thursday night. Sleeping bag, pillow, meal money, MATURITY – there will be a lot of “open time” that you will be responsible for filling with going to class and checking out the campus. Most of your meals will be on campus.
Details: This is for students looking into college options. You will have opportunities to go to classes and talk to counselors, go to chapel. You will also take a tour of Harding with
Lodging: You will stay with Harding Students (probably from
How to Sign up: Sign up on the Teen Room Door and pay $35 – this number may fluctuate up or down a little depending on the number of students going.
QUESTIONS:
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
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