No Bowling! Winter X leaving time changed!

Hey guys, no bowling on New Year's Eve. Sorry.

For everyone going on Winter X, be at the HUB parking lot before 9am on Thursday the 3rd. Parents - be ready to fill out permission slips and pay last minute checks.

Feeling Down? Read this:

If at any moment life seems to big or hard and you are feeling down, read this blog:

http://teampyro.blogspot.com/2006/12/four-faces-gaining-perspective-for-new.html

I mean how could you not love a blog by the name of team pyro?

Emery: Teenage Prophets

An amazing understanding of where teenagers are at.

Normally I'm into music. However I just go the new Emery and it is exactly where the kids in our High school group are at. They are a bunch of prophets - people who tell the truth. The lyrics cut to the heart of some many issues that our kids are facing. Every teenager needs this cd and some time to contemplate what Emery is getting at. Every parent needs to read the lyrics in order to get in touch with all of the misguided thoughts and hurt their son or daughter is dealing with. Parents can graze over so many bumps that totally uproot their kin.

Currently listening : I’m Only a Man By Emery Release date: 02 October, 2007

December 2007

Sun. 2nd - Vision Casting at 11am / Advent Nite (potluck) @ Los Alisos - must sign up to make cool ginger bread houses

Tues. 4th - Fresh/Soph Girl Xmas Party. More info TBA

Sat. 8th - SML 7:30pm @ the HUB

Sun 9th - Start DIY project that goes through the 30th. High school group now meets at 9:30am

Thurs. 20th - 80's chocolate elephant party. 7pm @ the HUb. Dress 80's. eat everything chocolate and bring an elephant gift. The fun is guranteed. Please help by bringing chocolate something.

Sat. 22nd - SML

Thur. 27th - No traditional Hub, but PB&J Ultimate Frisbee Day 11a-1:30p at the fields on the corner of Jeronimo and Los Alisos

January 2008 Schedule

Get Ready!

3-6th Winter X $250 for a great time at June MTN. (lift tickets extra)

Fri. 12th - SML 7:30pm

Thurs. 17th - Small groups

Thurs. 24 - NO HUB

Fri. 25th - Video Game Nite

Sat. 26th - SML

*Please note - Thursdays at the HUB will be on unless noted that they are NOT. Only special events are noted on the Blog.

February 2008

Sat. 9th - SML 7:30pm

Sun. 10th - Impact Planning Day

Thurs. 14th - Elementary Valentines Party

Fri. 15th - Impact Day 10am - 2:30pm

Sat. 23 - SML

Thurs. - Freeto Boat Night

*Please note - Thursdays at the HUB will be on unless noted that they are NOT. Only special events are noted on the Blog.

Four A’s of Quiet Times

Want to go deeper and stretch your faith, rely more on God and have a better life. You can make that happen. Its up to you. Read below for a little help on how to have a great quiet time.

Four A's of a Dynamic Quiet Time
by Jessica Redding

Does the following scenario sound familiar? You get comfy, grab your Bible and intend to dive into an exciting quiet time with God, but after a couple of minutes, you find yourself carried away into a world of e-mail, homework and heavy eyelids. It's easy to be distracted. Interested in breaking the cycle?

Try implementing these four A's into your quiet time routine:

• Awake. Spending quality time with your Savior requires you to be alert. Pick a consistent time and location to help you stay awake. Your bed at 1 a.m. isn't the best choice if you plan on remembering anything the next morning.

• Ambitious. Try something new to keep things interesting. Pick a devotional guide that's right for you. Consider using a journal to keep track of your prayer requests or thoughts about what God is teaching you. Try reading through the Bible in a year or memorize a few verses each day.

• Active. Reading God's Word is more than just glancing at a few verses every day. If you neglect to reflect on what you've read, you're missing something big. Take a few minutes to figure out what God is trying to teach you through His Word. But don't stop there; write it down. Keep track of what God is showing you. Why? Because it'll be easier to recall what you've learned.

• Accountable. It's hard to let someone else in on the secrets of your spiritual life, especially if it's non-existent. Yet this may be the step that helps you turn a once-a-month devotion into an everyday adventure. Think of someone you trust who's both dependable and straightforward — the type of person who's not afraid to ask you the tough questions. Tell your friend how you're struggling and share your goals so she'll understand where you're headed. Ask her to keep you on the right track to meet those goals. It'll be easier to spend time in the Word if you know someone will be asking you what you learned that day.

Currently listening : Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes By Chris Staples Release date: 21 June, 2005

RAK Nov. 15th

What would it look like for groups of teenagers to go all over town committing RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS. We'll find out on Thursday the 15th from 7-9 as our students and any who want to join will be sent out in groups to inflict as much love on people as possible. It'll be grand. The cost is $2.

Girls Overnighter

In order to connect all of our girls - young and old we are having a HS girl overnighter. It will be held Nov. 10th at Helena Halter's house. The time is 6pm till 8:30 the next day. The girls will have so much fun - thanks to Monica and Aimie who are leading this charge.

New Land. New Church. New Vision

The high school ministry is undergoing some changes of vision and structure. Please attend the parent meeting and get on our parent email list for more information.
The Meetings will be held
Nov. 17th after the service
Nov. 18th after second service @ Los Alisos, room B-3


to get on the email list please email Ryan at ryan.zeulner@canyonhillschurch.org

Winter X ((((CRASH))))

Winter X will be Jan 3-6 and will be up at June MTN. We will be back at Boulder Lodge so bring your swimsuite. The cost for the good times will be $250* - we'll need a non-refundable deposit of $100 asap to reserve your spot. We will be riding up in a huge bus and will be joining Searidge Community Church from Irvine for some more fun!

*this price does not include lift tickets. If you want lift tickets let us know.

HUB UPDATES

We are in crazy times with the HUB being built out. But we have found a way to make it all happen at the HUB!!!!

Thursday 10/11 - "When Life Goes to Pot" w/ Eric M and small groups At the HUB

Thursday 10/18 - "Civility" w/ Trent Covey - At The HUB (outside) Bring a sweatshirt!!!!!

Thursday 10/24 - INVASION - special night - dress as aliens and bring your alien friends - AT The HUB!!!!

Thursday 11/1 - "Dating Game" w/ Ryan - HUB

October is HERE

Oct. 25th - INVASION - dress like an alien and enjoy our out of this world Freeto Boats, play some games - they say men are from Mars and girls are from Venus so...

Oct. 26th - DAY ZERO - go to www.joindayzero.com for more info - its going to be a great night to get out and let loose. We'll be joining the church that we went to winter camp last year.

Nov. 3rd - We are trying to put together an Airsoft Day. Spring Hand guns only, boys and girls allowed. Canceled!!! Hut is trashed for the greater good.

Nov. 10th - Girls OVERNIGHTER!!!!!!!!!! Talk to Monica Alvarado for more info.

Numbing The Pain (More Pain, Less Hope)

The following post is directed towards parents, however the youth might also benefit from it. The following is an article writen by Joel Wurgler called "Teenagers Today - More Pain, Less Hope.

If it hurts, medicate it. That is the advice we get from the pharmaceutical companies every day in commercials. They assure us tat the drugs are legal, but the desired outcome is the same as many illegal drugs - "Avoid dealing with your pain by numbing it." Unfortunately, if we do not deal with the pain in our lives, it will eventually deal with us.

When we crowd unattended emotional pain into our lives, whether resulting from physical illness, poor choices or victimization, we can only store so much before it begins to tear at the walls of our heart. By then, our habitual hiding from really leaves us with little ability to cope with the unexpected resurrection of old wounds. We end up with more pain, less hope.

Teenagers, especially, are intimidated by painful emotions because they have had little help and supervised practice in dealing with them. They are less resilient and more brittle today than in the generations that preceded them. Our exploding urban culture and changing family systems have cheated them out of some important experiences and reference points for dealing with life and its realities.

For many teenagers, their only support group is made up of peers, who have equally limited abilities and skills for processing pain and interpreting events in their lives and the world. This only contributes to the intimidation. When you do not understand its role as a signal giver and cannot sort it out, pain is to be avoided at all costs.

The icons that light up on the dashboard of a car indicate when issues need to be addressed for the sake of the car. If they are ignored, no repairs can be made. Pain, whether physical or emotional, is our indicator light, warning us that attention must be given. If it is not, we eventually suffer the consequences.

Perhaps you have heard the saying, "where there's anger, look for pain." Anger is often on of the consequences of hidden pain, especially in teenagers. Sometimes their anger is designed to distract them from the pain; sometimes it is intended to give them thicker skin. But occasionally their wounds just bleed anger and other consequential behaviors such as depression, withdrawal, and self-harm.

Why spend so much time on the emotional stability of teenagers? Because I am convinced that the primary issue for us to address with students today is not sin; it is pain (sin's companion). It is the deeply rooted and hidden pain that is caused by unprocessed confusio, loneliness, victimization, shame and guilt, and the hopless residue that it leaves behind.

I am not suggesting that pain excuses wrong behavior. I do not see pain as an excuse; rather, I see it as a reality. And I believe it is our best starting place with many teenagers. But it means being slow to speak and quick to listen. It means less hot air and more light. It means fewer lectures and more field trips. It means fewer games and more meaningful experiences.

What does it mean for you? Is it worth considering? Are youth group meetings, campus clubs, family times, and outreach events designed to provide antiseptic treatment of surface issues when what is needed is deep attention to the soul? And if so, what should we do about it?

August Summer Events '07

August
1st – Hunni Darts, place TBA, 7-10pm (4 churches involved)

3rd – Summer Sizzle @ Annie’s (baking)
- Also Rowdy @ El Toro High 10am-1pm

5-9th – Rock-n-water ($350) @ American River (very few spots left)

12th – Impact Sunday (use Sunday to decide what 4 things we could do to impact our city)

14th – Summer Sizzle @ Annie’s

15th – Impact Day (carry out our four ideas) $5 (Need 4 drivers)

22nd – Couch Olympics
*Need 4 trucks and 4 couches, with each team has a back up car (8 vehicles total) – they drive around town putting the couch in various places and taking a picture of it for various points)

24th – Beach Day @ Annie’s 10am – 6:30pm $5

30th – Video Talent Show (The kids have all summer to break into groups to put the best videos together. It could be a movie, music video, lip sync, standup comedy or skit. Anything that can be caught on tape.)

Information Central

The summer calendar has been printed, but if there is one thing we are used to is change. Check back here for a full up to date summer calendar. This is the best way to know times, dates, places and contacts for the high school ministry of Canyon Hills + Rock Hills - A newly forming community.

If the calendar is not up by the time you read this, check back, it is coming....

Rock On! A summer of Psalms

The greatest summer ever is 2007 and we are inspired to live it like there is no other. Our inspiration comes from not just a theme verse, but a book. The book of Psalms rocks! It has so much to say about our lives from friends to enemies to how we should treat others. It has captured my heart and I hope it takes hold of yours. So if you are not reading the Psalms by now, jump in a car, roll the windows down, put on some summer music and cruise to the beach. Layout and check out the great book of Psalms!

Join us for everything adventure!

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