Sunrise Student
Ministry
Weekly E-Mail
Newsletter
3.31.08-4.7.08
Marcus Carlson, Director of Student Ministries
Lucas Lafferty, Student Ministry Worship Director
www.sunrisestudents.org
info@sunrisestudents.org
(719) 648-6396
Three Biggest Things:
- We are in need of students to help sell sodas
and other snacks for the performances of Jesus Christ Superstar on 4/4,
4/6, 4/11, 4/12, & 4/13. If you
can help, please contact Marcus. Mission trip students will earn monies for their
trip and confirmation students can earn service project credit. Click here for the current sheet.
- Worship Workshop for all students participating
in or interested in participating in worship leadership or media and sound
support on April 12. Worship
portion meets 9-12 and tech and media meets from 1-3pm.
- The next mission team meeting for student mission trips is Sunday
April 13 from 2-4pm in the Chapel. Please plan ahead and be there.
Other Announcements:
- Got Prayer?
Come join your friends, classmates, and youth from around the city
as we go after God through intense worship and passionate prayer. Experience
the heart of God for your school, your city, your church, your friends,
and more. Bring yourself, bring a
friend, bring your whole youth group--we cant wait to see you there! Join us April 5th at 6pm for food and
from 7-9pm for theFLOOD! http://www.theflood.org/ . If you are interested in attending,
please contact Marcus ASAP as some transportation is available.
- If you have lollipops out that you are selling for youth missions
please be sure to turn in the money ASAP but by Sunday April 6 at the
latest.
- Our Saturday night bible Study continues to meet
during the second half of the service on Saturday nights. Come check it out!
- Jesus Freaks, our Student drama group has
started back up! For more
information contact Marcus.
- We are looking for 2 more students to serve on
the planning team that works on all of the big picture planning and
programs for the Student Ministry. The team meets 4 times a year on
the second Monday of even numbered months except June and December.
We really need folks to help discern and pray for God’s direction in all
we do, so please consider joining this group. We are in need of two students and one
parent at this time.
- Mission Trip Team Building Weekends are coming
up. Vancouver is 4/19, Puerto Rico is
4/25-4/26, and Rapid City
is 5/3. Mission trip
participants-don’t forget to plan ahead for these REQUIRED events.
- Plan ahead for game night on April 18 from
6:30-11:00pm. We will have games,
snacks, and movies.
- Don’t forget about Walkabout our exciting and
interactive Christian discussion group for students in grades 6-12 that
meets in room 221 every Sunday during the 10:30am service.
- Due to the events cancelled on March 2 we are
adding a mission team meeting on June 1 from 2-4pm. We will also be extending our last
confirmation class on May 4 from 3:30-5:30pm.
- The student ministry is in need of two tall and sturdy
bookcases for our curriculum. If
you have one to donate please call Marcus at 302-0039.
What’s on Tap This Week & Next Week:
Koinonia:
- 4/6-Our Identity in Christ-Romans 8:1-Marcus
- 4/13-Our Identity in Christ-Romans 8:2-Jennifer
Walkabout:
- 4/6-Creative Bible Lessons in 1 & 2 Corinthians-week 4-Rich
- 4/13-Creative Bible Lessons in 1 & 2 Corinthians-week 5-Lee
The Tuesday on Wednesday:
- 4/2-No program-leaders meet
- 4/9-Nooma 18-Name-Jennifer
Middle School Madness:
- 4/2-No program-leaders meet
- 4/9-Object Lessons-Samantha
Upcoming Events:
- Midweek Leaders Gathering April 2.
- Worship Workshop April 12.
- Mission Team Meetings April 13.
- Game Night April 18.
Monthly Mission/Service:
- March-Lunch for the Homeless on Saturday March 1-COMPLETED!
- April- None
- May-Work day at the Church on May 10.
Monthly Fun:
- March-Our monthly fun event was cancelled for this
month, but done miss out on our great retreats in March (and February).
- April-Game Night on April 18.
- May-End of the year BBQ celebration on May 14.
Links: (these are pdf documents requiring Acrobat
Reader)
Help Needed-Students:
- We are in need of students to help with
occasional projects around the office after school and during breaks. Please talk to Marcus if interested.
- We are always looking for more students to be a
part of our worship teams, especially guitar and keyboard. If you are interested please contact
Lucas using the information above.
Help Needed-Parents:
- We are always looking for more parents to help
out in a variety of ways both with students and behind the scenes. Our current areas of high need are
teachers (Walkabout, Bible Study, & Sunday School), phone calls and
other office help, more leaders for Wednesday night programs (especially
high school) and drivers & chaperones for special events and trips.
- We
need more teachers for Walkabout and Saturday Night Bible study.
Curriculum provided and teaching commitment is only once a month!
Please let Marcus know if you can help
in any of these ways.
Devotional:
The word Redemption means to turn, and often times we see Redemption as forgiveness but it is much more than that, it is a conscious decision to change and God calls all of us to be redeemed. This is not possible without God, yet it takes our effort. We often see God as kind because he forgives, but in all reality it is God's kindness that causes forgiveness. Take some time to sit with Jesus this week and look to forgiveness and grace. Where do you need to do the work of being redeemed or to turn?
