Ignite Camp 2010 - 8/16-8/20
This year we are returning to The Firs in Bellingham for our greatest week of Summer! It’s five days of fun, relationships, stories and Life change that last a lifetime! From canoeing to tubing to paintball, swimming, pickle ball, volley ball, worship experiences and the Ignite Olympics there is something for every student! Everyone who attends has an unbelievable time and returns forever changed!
Details:
Drop off August 16th at The Firs (4605 Cable Street Bellingham, WA 98229) at noon.
Pick up August 20th at The Firs at noon.
Cost: $225
Register here.
MUST REGISTER BY 7/18/10
FULL PAYMENT DUE 8/1/10
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. EMAIL twarren@trclife.com
Friday Nights
Every Friday we have our brand new youth services!!!!
8pm Middle School
9pm High School
See you there
Also connect with us on Facebook, search for GRID 29:11
Ignite Winter Camp details and Permission slip
Oh man! Ignite Winter Camp is almost here! Here are the details you will need and the permission form for you to fill out. See you soon!
R.E.A.C.H.
We all have the incredible opportunity to take the Life that we have, the healing, joy, love, destiny, future, hope, freedom and so on to those around us. We often have the desire to share what we’ve experienced and invite others to come along with us in the journey, but many times we do not. I believe it’s because we do not know how to share. We don’t know how to communicate what God has done in our lives. I’ve put together an acronym, R.E.A.C.H. to guide you in reaching somebody. Here it is!
R - Relationship
Before you do anything you need to establish a relationship with the person you desire to reach. Hang out with them, text them, spend time with them. Know their birthday, likes and dislikes, favorite dog breed, etc… Build some relationship with this person.
E - Earn
In order to lead someone on a journey they have to trust that you are not going to lead them off a cliff. For this to happen, you need to earn their trust. When someone trusts you they will try new things and go on new adventures. Be a trustworthy friend. Don’t share their secrets, listen, spend time with and be trusting. When you say you will do something do it! This will earn you the right to bring Life to them.
A - Act
How many times has someone told us they were having a bad day or going through a difficult time and we pat them on the back and wish them well? We missed an opportunity to reveal the goodness of God. We’ve got to act on these opportunities by praying for them, right there, in the lunchroom. *GASP* Yes, ask them can I pray for you? Act on the open doors. When there is a message series they will like, invite them. “I know how much you like kitty cats, well my church is doing a message on 10 reasons to love a cat and I thought you would enjoy it. You want to come?” Look for the open doors and act by stepping through them.
C - Call
After the realationship is built, trust is earned and you’ve acted, there comes a moment were you just know they are ready and you’ve got to put out the call. Invite them to church or better yet invite them to Christ. I put out the call to someone recently after I had done the previous three things and all I said was this. “We’ve been talking about God for a long time now and I think you know you need him. It’s time for you to make a decision to follow Christ because there is no reason for you not to.” I left it at that and a week later I led him to Christ. Put out the call, they will answer it!
H - However
After all of these you’ve got to do and teach them however. However you have to get them to church, do it! However you worship, serve, give, read, pray, love and so on, show them. It doesn’t end with salvation, that is the why, it only begins. Then it is time to show them how to follow Christ. Show your friend however you do it and you will have great success in bringing them along in the journey.
Think of someone right now that you need to R.E.A.C.H. Take this information, make a plan and R.E.A.C.H. someone today!
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Fall Retreat
The Fall Retreat
At a Glance:
When: October 23-25, 2009
Where: Lake Stevens Campus (drop off at GRID 2911)
Who: All current 6th-12th grade students
How Much: $50 - includes meals, curriculum materials, fun activities and lodging.
Sign ups: Available at each campus beginning October 7th.
The Details:
Please arrive at GRID 2911 on October 23 between 3-3:30pm. Pick up will be after 2nd service (12:30-1:00).
Our Fall Retreat is focusing on the topic of Sexual integrity. We are using a curriculum from the Legacy Institute. Middle School and High School will be seperated for teaching and discussion. Here is a glance at our curriculum:
Middle School - “You Are Designed To Be Whole.” This unit introduces the concept of Sexual Integrity for the first time in the curriculum using the five aspects of each person as the centerpiece. The unit begins with framing the issue of male and female uniqueness, and then highlights how both live with integrity physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Students begin to understand their choices leave a ripple or a legacy, even at this early age. Many students are already making decisions about the opposite sex, and this unit helps them manage that process with integrity, while also reminding them of the key role of their parents.
High School -
You Are Designed For A Great Story!
All high school students begin with this foundation series. This comprehensive and integrated unit frames the issue of relationships and sexuality from a biblical perspective then incorporates scientific data to strengthen the foundation. The 10-session DVD driven series is practical and incredibly positive. Students feel a sense of encouragement and empowerment as they begin to understand who they are as a young man or young woman, not just what they should and should not “do”. The relationship model for Sexual Integrity is taught and applied to student’s lives, and the results are life-changing! Students receive a personal workbook for notes and small group discussions. Other object lessons and activities are encouraged to reinforce student learning and understanding. The sessions include:
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL TWARREN@TRCLIFE.COM
Expectations:
The fall Retreat is a time for to grow closer to one another and God, so please understand that these expectations are here to help ensure that everyone has a safe and great time!
1. Everyone is expected to come with a good attitude and ready to have fun.
2. The leaders have volunteered their time to be with us. Listen to them and do what they ask.
3. Enjoy the diversity of your room assignment.
a. No youth is allowed in the rooms of the opposite sex. Guys only in Guys’ rooms; Girls only in girls’ rooms.
4. At no time should there be any guys and girls alone together.
5. You must be in your rooms for lights out and not leave the room until morning (bathroom breaks okay).
6. No one will leave the retreat without permission from Ignite Camp staff.
7. Attend Every session including small groups.
8. Be at all meals unless otherwise notified
9. Enjoy every minute, Laugh and make new friends
Violation of any of these rules will result in either a verbal warning or a parent being called to pick up youth
What to Bring:
- Clothes for 3 days think warm
- BIBLE, PEN, NOTEBOOK
- Sleeping Bag and pillow
- Toiletries
- Snacks to share
- What not to bring
- Ipods
- Cell Phones
- Video Games
- Any electronic Devices
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Weapons, Tobacco, Fireworks, Ninja Weapons
- Bad Attitudes
Possession of any of these items will result in confiscation and possible removal from The Fall Retreat
Choose Your One - Part 1
This previous Wednesday I hit the GRID students with a message on Acts 8:26-39 about the multitudes that are in the valley of decision. Look around you! There are people in need life change and you need to choose one. We all know ONE person who needs the life that is within us, so pick them and apply this tactic to bringing them to a place of life change.
From the story of Philip in Acts 8 we find a strategy to bring Life to people! Over the course of the next week we will break down each individually, but here is the 20,000 foot level:
- Prayer
- Position
- Preparation
- Persistence
- Praise
More to come! In the mean time… Pick one person, write their name down and hang them up where you can see them. Then check back for the run down on each of these.
The Top 10 reasons to mourn summer and celebrate school!
As promised we cooked up this vid to share your pain and put a smile on your face. Hopefully you get a peek before school starts today or tomorrow. Enjoy!
Serve Week 09 recap video
Last week 20 people took on six schools in three and a half days!
- Frank Wagner Elementary - Served!
- Monroe Middle School - Served!
- Park Place Middle School - Served!
- Chain Lake Elementary - Served!
- Salem Woods Elementary - Served!
- Hidden River Middle School - Served!
It was an incredible opportunity for us to serve our local community and teach our students the value of giving. On Friday after a long hard week of sweating it out we partied it up Rock Church style at Flowing lake! It was an incredible week and I cannot wait until next year. Check out the recap video!
The Last Hurah!! (Bonfire)
This Wednesday (09/02/09) we are celebrating and mourning the end of summer with a Bonfire/Hang out at Lake Stevens Campus! Here are the details:
- Monroe Students meet at GRID 2911 at 8:30pm for a ride to the Lake Stevens Campus
- Bonfire is from 9-11pm at the Lake Stevens Campus
- Pick up at GRID 2911 is at 11:30pm
- S’mores are on us, so get ready to get your eat on!
See you Wednesday!
Serve Week!!!
This coming Tuesday we are kicking of a whole week of serving opportunities. The Monroe School District has a need for general maintenance and we are going to fill that need! We will cap off the week with a huge lake party at flowing lake! You must attend one other day than Friday to come to the lake party. Here are the details
When:
Tuesday 9-5
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 9-5
Friday 9-7 (After party!)
Where: Meet at the Church at 9. Pick up from the church at 5 (or 7 on Friday)
Who: This is specifically for our 6th to 12th grade students, but anyone can come!
What to bring:
- Waiver form - At church on Serve days or here.
- Clothes to work in
- Gloves
- Serve shirt (optional and can be purchased for $6)
- Sack Lunch - we will eat at each site during the day, lunch is not provided
- Water bottle - preferably filled
- Tools - we need rakes, clippers, shovels and garden tools. If you don’t have a tool it is not a problem
After party details:
When: Friday 2pm-7pm
Where: The Kuntz house on Flowing lake. We will provide the rides to and from.
Who: Any student who participates in a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday work party
What: Day of swimming, ping pong, BBQ, canoeing (not a word, but go with us) and more!!
- Swimsuit - One piece or tankini for the ladies, Guys keep them above the waist :-).
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Waiver - Provided at one of the serve days or here.
