YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Last night was our final night of basketball for 2012! We a great turnout and wrapped up our time talking about the Character Matters trait of empathy - putting yourself in someone else's shoes... two of our guys took it literally. We also talked about the real meaning of Christmas? "Jesus - who is this man?"

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday December 16, 2012
Lesson: Chapter 12: The Trials of a King
Bible Passages: 2 Samuel 11-2; 18-19; 1 Chronicles 22; 29; Psalms 23; 32; 51

Homework:
Join the Story:
Pick ONE of the following questions and create a response:
1. In which character or part of the story do you see yourself?
2. When have you been driven by impulse to do something wrong?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?

Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.

YOUTHQUEST CHRISTMAS BANQUET

On Friday, we had our annual Christmas Banquet. This year, we had a special emphasis. It was also the pledge banquet for our church's capital campaign. Currently, we are trusting God to raise 3 million dollars to build a 10 million dollar community like-centre church.

We had some great food (potluck style) and made many relational and financial pledges. The youth pledged almost $7000 over the next 2 years for the campaign.

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday December 9th, 2012

Lesson: Chapter 11: From Shepherd to King

Discover more from the story: 1 Samuel 16-18, 24, 31, 2 Samuel 6, 22, 1 Chronicles 17, Psalm 59

Homework: 
Join the Story
Pick ONE of the following questions and create a response:
1. In which character or part of the story did you see yourself?
2. Has there been a fear or challenge in your life that seemed impossible to overcome?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?

Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry or song.

YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Between both sessions and our student volunteers, we had over 60 boys out last night! Our Character Matters trait of the month is "Empathy" - We strive to sense and appreciate the emotions of others, to "stand in their shoes." We demonstrate appreciation of and concern for their feelings. We try to understand issues from their perspective, even though we may not agree with them personally.

CORNERSTONE'S PLEDGE BANQUET

We had an incredible celebration on December 2nd. It's was Cornerstone's pledge banquet to raise money for our capital campaign. Our vision is to build a community-like centre as a place of worship and as a gift to the community.

The youth were heavily involved. They served in the StarKids children's ministry so that all the adults could be in the service, they did a balloon raffle, operated various booths, set up the banquet hall and even did a flash mob!!!

We were also treated to an international meal and the ethnic sounds of Krystaal - a band from Africa.