November 29 Is Coming!

That's right, folks! November 29th is coming quick.

You might be saying to yourself, "Oh, that is just another Sunday." Or you might be thinking, "Will the Bengals choke again?" Or, something to the effect of, "I still can't move from eating so much this week."

While all these may be true, there are two reasons you need to know that November 29th is important. Are you ready?

1. Winter X-Treme. Money is due. This is the last day for the remaining balance. PLEASE bring your money!

2. Hanging of the Greens. This is a special service that will bring to focus the Christmas season. We celebrate as a church, and as I am sure many of you know, it will be a great time for all. During the service, we are in need of youth to light candles and hang wreaths. Please plan on attending so that the youth can participate in this special service.

All I Want for Christmas is...A GOAT!

This past Wednesday, the lesson was centered upon the Great Commission, found in Matthew 28. As a church, part of our participation in the Great Commission comes from our giving, which supports the cooperative program of the Southern Baptist Convention. This program serves the purpose of providing a place to pool the money together of many churches and thus support missionaries around the globe.

The ONE80 Students are learning this principle in a practical way. We are buying a dairy goat for a family in need through World Vision. The cost is $75. While this is a lot of money, especially for a teen, we are asking no single person to pay the entire cost alone. If everyone in the group gives a few dollars, we can give the gift of a dairy goat. This is the same principle at work within the cooperative program.

Be encouraged by this, and ask your teen why supporting missionaries is important. It may spark a conversation that would be worth having in your family.

Chris

Laser Adventure Night!

Baptism Service

Just a reminder to let you know that we will be celebrating the gift of salvation through baptism during the morning service on Sunday. Come support your new brothers and sisters in Christ. Come be encouraged by their public profession of faith as they follow a command of Jesus in love. Come and be reminded of your salvation and baptism. Praise God that He loved us enough before the foundation of the world to send His one and only Son to die for our sins.

Jesus is Risen!

Chris

Veterans Day

Just a reminder for you all to be praying for those men and women who serve our country presently. Pray for their families and their safety. Pray that despite the horrors and danger these brave souls face, they will see Him who can give peace and rest through Jesus alone. Pray for our country as we reflect on those who have served as well. Without the sacrifice of so many, we would not be the free people we are now.

My prayers are lifted up for you as well.

Chris

Sunday School Series Update - FAMILY (High School Only)

--What is the purpose of family?
--Why did God create the family for us?

The makeup of a family may look differently today than it did forty years ago, but God’s design for the family has not changed. Explain that this study will help students identify why God created the family for us to enjoy and live within on earth. They will gain a better understanding of why they are a part of their family and what their responsibility is to their family. This study will also help students better understand that the choices they make do not just affect them, but they affect their entire family.

Session 1
Family Is God’s Idea — Genesis 2:15-24; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
THE QUESTION
Why did God create the family?
THE POINT
The family is God’s unique environment for nurturing our development.

TALKING POINTS
--When God created man, He did not want him to be alone.
--Family is a natural part of the order of God’s creation.
--Every family has the capability of having relationships within their family unit.
--God created the family unit to be close and enjoy intimate relationships.
--Not all families are perfect, but they are still family relationships.
--God desires the family to help their children grow spiritually as individuals—and as a family unit.
--Parents are the primary spiritual developers of students.


Session 2
Planned for You — Romans 8:28; Genesis 37:1-11; Genesis 45:4-15
THE QUESTION
Why am I in this family?
THE POINT
God is working out His purpose through your family circumstances.

TALKING POINTS
--You may not understand why some things happen within your family, but God can and will take those things and use them for the good.
--God always has a plan in mind for you and your family.
--There is no such thing as a perfect family. Jacob’s family is one example of an imperfect family in the Bible.
--Every family has its own share of problems. Granted, there are some really difficult family situations in the world today.
--Problems within the family are opportunities for God to work.
--There is no problem within a family that God cannot fix and ultimately restore the family once again.
--Every family is different—with different circumstances and problems—but God has a great plan for each family.



Session 3
Your Responsibility — Ephesians 6:1-4; Exodus 20:12; Genesis 4:1-10
THE QUESTION
What are my responsibilities to my family?
THE POINT
God calls us to honor and respect family members.

TALKING POINTS
--Children and teenagers alike are to obey and honor their parents—it is a command from God.
--Obedience pleases God and has blessings/rewards attached to it.
--Every family member has God-given responsibilities within the family.
--We are to show respect toward each other within the family.
--Respect can include: caring for; being responsible for; being committed to; and respecting their personhood.
--We are to be committed to each other in the family desiring the best for each other.
--Each family member should always be looking out for the other family members.
--The story of Cain and Able represents what can happen when we do not respect one another.




Session 4
Choices Matter — 1 Samuel 2:12,22-25,31-36; 2 Timothy 1:3-9
THE QUESTION
Do my choices affect my family?
THE POINT
Your decisions have lasting impact.

TALKING POINTS
--Every choice you make in life impacts not just you but your family as well.
--Family members must choose wisely keeping in mind their choices affect more than just themselves.
--Some choices we make carry negative consequences as well as punishment. The negative result of our choices can impact our family.
--The negative choices of Eli’s sons carried consequences for them and impacted their family.
--Some choices we make carry positive consequences and will allow us to reap rewards. The positive result of our choices can impact our family.
--Timothy’s spiritual heritage had a positive impact on his life—and the lives of others.
--Bottom line is that while we are free to make choices, we must keep in mind the affect it will have on us and on our family.

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Chris

Ping Pong and Laser Adventure Nov. 20!!!

X-Treme Deposits

Deposits are due by Nov. 29 at the latest! The remaining cost is $64.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new website for parents!

This will be a central place for me to keep you updated on events, dates, and other important information regarding ONE80 Student Ministries. For example, you will soon see the medical release form for Winter X-Treme posted soon. I will also periodically post articles, links, and other information that may be helpful to you as you raise your teenager. You can also leave comments on the site, providing an opportunity for your feedback and discussion.

An easy way for you to stay up to speed with this new site is to subscribe via email (on the right hand side of the page). By entering your email address, you will be able to get every post sent right to your inbox. So, you won't have to keep checking this site, just keep checking your email! This is meant to be convenient and easy to use out of respect for the busy schedules we all keep.

My prayer is that we can partner together in building a strong spiritual foundation in our teens at HBC. If I can do anything to make this website better, or serve you in any other way, please let me know. My email is cflora@hebronbaptist.org and my phone number is 859.391.9103.

God Bless,

Chris