Parents: encourage your student(s) to participate in this years Convention where hundreads of other Christian students get together to seek God with their lives!

Most of the time a collision is a bad thing, and we do whatever we can do avoid it.  But, this is one collision you do not want to miss!

“Where your purpose and Gods plan COLLIDE!”

COLLIDE 2011 Facts:

Cost: Approximately $75.00 – $100.00 (Includes hotel, Transportation, and Event ticket)
When: April 15-16, 2011
Where: Christ Chapel Woodbridge, VA

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nationally Known and Recognized Speakers that will encourage, motivate, and inspire your student to live for more than the ordinary…help them discover the EXTRAordinary in their lives!
• Christian Artists and Bands

If you are interested in attending this event please let me know.  If you have questions I am available on my cell phone 240-321-5844 and via email haiku11000@yahoo.com!

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’s no grade for this.

GOD VIEW SERIES @ CRELLIN CONNEXION WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00.

God View:

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’s just a vague impression formed when we were younger. For some, it’s an image of Someone against whom we have a strong resistance. For others, God is personal and mysterious, offering an adventure to anyone ready to pursue a relationship with Him. While we can never really know everything about God—because He’s that big and that mysterious—the things we can learn about Him shape the way we respond to whatever life brings. That’s 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 (1/12/11)

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’s no grade for this.

Session Two (1/19/11)

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?

Session Three (1/26/11)

The tendency for each one of us is to think we have God all figured out. But this week is about one simple truth—we don’t. This week we want students to see how the more they come to know God, the more they will realize they’ll never really know Him completely. There is always more of God to know. He’s that big, that mysterious, that amazing. At the close of this series, we hope your student will walk away with the desire to pursue a relationship with God and to know God more every day.

Session Three Parent Cue: What is mysterious to you about God? Is it comforting or frightening to know there are things about God we don’t have figured out? Why or why

This is the Month of Coffee & Doughnuts (our Krispee Kreme Fundraiser)!

It’s Fine Arts Time and theres been some changes!

Devotions Available: if you or your student is participating in Fine Arts 2011 the devos are online!

The post-mark deadline for the first “Ski Day” is quickly approaching!

Thinking about College event.  Have you been asking the right questions?

If you have any questions please let me know.

Cancelled due to lack of interest.

Join me and the free live webinar, brought to us by Youth Transition Network.  Get answers to questions you should be asking!

Jan. 3rd @ 6:30 pm

Jan. 4th @ 8:00 am

You will need a High Speed Internet Connection for best results!

This is one event  you will NOT want to miss.

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The new STL theme for the 2010-2011 year is “Compelled by Love.” Love was the reason God sent Jesus. Compelled by love for His Father, love for His mission, and love for us, Jesus lived a sinless life and died a sacrificial death. Because He loved us, we love Him, and are committed to caring about what He cares about. The message of 2 Corinthians 5:14 resonates in our hearts, “Christ’s love compels us.” We are compelled by love to reach those in need.

“Fine Arts Festival is a discipleship tool of the national youth ministries of the Assemblies of God (AG) designed to help students discover, develop and deploy their ministry gifts.”

None of this is possible without first pushing into God, and for that reason I’m providing you Daily Devotions! (Please click the link to download the files)

I’m excited about everything Gods going to do in our lives over these next couple of months.

Theres been some changes! I know that most people aren’t too thrilled about changes!  But I’m so happy that the parents, students, and leaders at Crellin Connexion recognize that change is the way God takes us from where we are, to where He wants us to be!

With that in mind let me introduce you to some of the biggest changes.

$30.00 COMMITMENT/REGISTRATION FEE: This is to ensure that you and your child have counted the cost and commitment that going to Fine Arts requires! This will be required before the student can participate in practices.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students will only be allowed to miss TWO Fine Arts practices.  Our leaders make a commitment to you and we expect you to make a commitment to us, (and obviously God)! Skit practices begin January 3rd and will continue every Monday thereafter from 6:30-8:00pm.

WEEKLY DEVOTIONS: (click here for access) Luke 2:52 tells us that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature and favor with men and God.  We are to be like Jesus.  We cant reach perfection but we can perfect progress!  Devotions will encourage our students to become more passionate about  God. Students can come up with their own devotional plan or use the one that I will be providing.  Devotions will be checked for completion.  

Our Human Video leader this year is Alayna Grove; and our Skit Team Leader is Jennifer Alexander they can be reached at their homes. Please see the church directory for #’s.  Or contact me: 240-321-5844; haiku11000@yahoo.com

We’ll be selling doughnuts and coffee!

If we can sell over 170 items (doughnuts and/or coffee) we will have a PIZZA PARTY!!!

If each student sells 20 items we will have a PIZZA PARTY!!!

You can download and print the order forms by: CLICKING HERE!

The doughnuts and coffee orders will be due by Jan. 19th and will be delivered Jan. 30th.

If over 18 years of age, leadership responsibilities will be required!

This is an over-night event…we will lodge at a local church. Gospel Tabernacle Assembly Of God 236 Scott Lane Philipsburg, PA 16866.  Bring pillows, sleeping bags, and a matt to sleep on!

Featuring Artists:

NewsBoys, David Crowder Band, Kutless, Francesca Battistelli, RED, NewSong, KJ-52, Sanctus Real

Pre-Jam Party Feat.
Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August

Speaker:
Tony Nolan

If you want to go on this event you will need to provide the following info. to me BEFORE WED. JAN. 12th

Medical Release Form (click to download) this should be filled out and returned to me before WED. JAN. 12th!