CIY Deposits

Attention Parents of HS Youth:
CIY Colorado 2 is at 49% capacity right now and there is no telling how soon they will fill up from here on out. If you have already paid the deposit, then your students spot is reserved. However, if you have not paid the deposit, there is no telling how soon they will fill up and once they fill up there is no way that I can add more students to the trip. Please be sure to turn in your deposit ASAP. If you are in need of financial assistance for this trip, please see Jared. Don't let money be the reason that your student does not go. We have scholarship forms as well as families in the church who are willing to help sponsor a student.

JH Girls Night In

Don't forget, the JH Girls Night In is this Friday from 8pm-8am on Saturday. Be sure to bring overnight stuff as well as your favorite snack and/or 2ltr. Our address is 5942 Bayside Drive Fort Worth, TX 76132. We are in the Chesapeake Apartments next to Lubys.

If you have any questions, let me know!

I apologize if you have tried to comment on the page and have been unable to. I just found out that the blog was set to "members only". Sorry bout that. You should be able to post a comment on the blogs now. Just please be sure to post your name so that I know who it was that commented. Thanks!

Sofa Talk 1/22/12

Scriptures

              -  James 2:21-26, Joshua 2:8-14, Philippians 3:13-14

Discussion Questions

-  James 2:21-24- What was the beginning of Abraham’s faith journey? What was the “mountain top” expression of his faith? How far apart were these two events? Did Abraham only have faith-wins in his life? What does that say about how our faith grows?

-  James 2:25-26- Read Joshua 2:8-14- Rahab had heard the story about how 50 years ago, the God of the Israelites freed his people from slavery in Egypt. Based on her hearing that story, what did Rahab think the God of the Israelites could do for her?

- Why is it so hard to “get back up” when we have experienced a faith failure?

- Prostitution was illegal among the Israelites, yet Rahab, a prostitute was blessed to be in the lineage of Christ. How hard do you think it was for Rahab to overcome the image that people had of her? How can we be encouraged by understanding how God saw Rahab?

- Read Philippians 3:13-14- What is something in your past that you are afraid people judge you for? How has this held you back in your relationship with God and with others?

Hangin' with the Milams

Below are the dates that Kelly and I have opened up to meet with parents. We are hoping that these meetings become ways that we can better know our students parents so that we may better partner with you to reach your students for Christ. If there is a date that you would like to "reserve" please comment below this post to let us know.

1/19/2012

1/26/2012

2/2/2012

2/9/2012

2/16/2012

2/23/2012

3/1/2012

3/8/2012

3/15/2012

3/22/2012

4/5/2012

4/19/2012

5/3/2012

5/17/2012

5/31/2012

6/14/2012

7/26/2012

8/30/2012

Online Payments for Camps!

Parents!

As promised, the online payment for CIY and Tanglewood is on mySouthwest. Under the give tab, click which method of payment you would like to use under "One time gift" and choose what camp you want to pay for. If you are wanting to make a deposit for CIY (Deposits due by January 29th!) then choose "CIY Deposits". The other two are for making monthly payments for CIY and Tanglewood. If you need to make monthly payments, please let me know.

I hope this helps, and as always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

Sofa Talk 1/15/12

Scriptures

           - James 2:14-26, Joshua 2:1-16

Discussion Questions

-  James 2:14-17- Why might it take faith for the Christians that James is writing to to give to a brother or sister in need? What situation are they in?

-  James 2:21-24- What was the beginning of Abraham’s faith journey? What was the “mountain top” expression of his faith? How far apart were these two events?

- Did Abraham only have faith-wins in his life?

- What does that say about how our faith grows?

-  James 2:25-26- Read Joshua 2:1-16- When Rahab housed the spies, what evidence did she have that God was going to save her?

-  Why is it so hard for us to give of our time, money, or resources?

- How does giving of these require faith?

- How hard is it for us to endure through “faith losses” in our lives when we feel we have failed God?

- What kind of excuses do we come up with to excuse our lack of faith?

Sofa Talk 1-8-11

Scriptures

           - James 2:14-20, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:17, Ephesians 2:8

Discussion Questions

-  James 2:14-20- According to James, is all faith saving faith?

-  What are two examples of faith that Brandon laid out for us in James that do not save us (James 2:17 and 2:19)?

-  James 2:19- If the demons believe and fear God, yet they are not allowed in heaven, what does that mean about our faith? Is it enough to just say you believe in God? Why or why not?

-  What saves us? Is it our works or our faith?

- Read Ephesians 2:8- According to this verse, what saves us? Then why does James say works are so important?

- What do our works show us about our faith?

- How can we be ready for God to do great things in our lives?

- Read 1 John 3:18- Does this verse imply that our faith is active or passive? Is it something that we just say or something that we live out?

- Talk about ways that you, as a family, and as individuals can live out your faith.

Welcome to the SWCC Youth blog!

Want information about the latest things happening in the youth at SWCC? This is the place to come! Jared will be posting updates on trips, summaries of lessons, days at camp, retreats, travel info, and anything else that you might need to know, right here at the youth blog!

This blogs purpose is to better equip and inform parents about what is going on at SWCC Youth. Our hope is that this site will become a tool for parents of youth to begin and/or continue conversations with their students about faith, God, the Bible and life.

You can add yourself to the email list, or just check back here regularly for the youth calendar or to see what is up and coming with the youth group!