Today we continued our class presentations. We heard some moving testimonies and were challenged as we listened to the following topics:
The King Who Had It All
The Beginning of The End
The Kingdom's Fall
Daniel In Exile
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Sunday, June 9, 2013
YOUTHQUEST TRANSFORMERS FINALE!
Friday June 7, 2013
Tonight was our YouthQuest Transformers Finale. We had a great night celebrating all that the Lord has done in and through us this year.
We have testimonies from some our youth, special performances, blessings for our graduates and of course, some good games, food, desserts and prizes!
Tonight was our YouthQuest Transformers Finale. We had a great night celebrating all that the Lord has done in and through us this year.
We have testimonies from some our youth, special performances, blessings for our graduates and of course, some good games, food, desserts and prizes!
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday June 2, 2013
Today, we continued our class presentations. Various students shared from the following lessons:
The Faith of a Foreign Woman
From Shepherd to King
The Trials of a King
Today, we continued our class presentations. Various students shared from the following lessons:
The Faith of a Foreign Woman
From Shepherd to King
The Trials of a King
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
Wednesday May 29, 2013
Tonight was our end of the year finale!!! We had a great night celebrating our 9th year. Congrats to all of our winners. We also had some prizes donated to us. It made for a great event.
Tonight was our end of the year finale!!! We had a great night celebrating our 9th year. Congrats to all of our winners. We also had some prizes donated to us. It made for a great event.
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Date: Sunday May 26, 2013
After doing an overview of the Bible in one year using the curriculum "The Story", we started our class presentations. We looked at:
Creation
Joseph
Deliverance
Wandering
It was great to have our young people studying, preparing and presenting the Bible and how it impacted them throughout the year.
After doing an overview of the Bible in one year using the curriculum "The Story", we started our class presentations. We looked at:
Creation
Joseph
Deliverance
Wandering
It was great to have our young people studying, preparing and presenting the Bible and how it impacted them throughout the year.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST
Date: Friday May 24, 2013
Tonight was our games night!!! We had a great time playing some group games, some new games and some classics.
Tonight was our games night!!! We had a great time playing some group games, some new games and some classics.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
Tonight was our final night or regular season play. Next week will be our awards ceremony. It was a great night to cap off a great year.
Monday, May 20, 2013
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Date: Sunday May 19, 2013
Chapter 31: The End Of Time
Scriptures: Revelation 1-5; 19-22
Chapter 31: The End Of Time
Scriptures: Revelation 1-5; 19-22
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. What areas of your life and our world need to be redeemed or renewed?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
- Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST
On Friday, we did part 3 of the "Love Movement." Our topic was "What is love?" TAKE ACTION. We talked about three ways we could show more love in church, school, and in the local community.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
Tonight we had over 50 boys in the gym so it was pretty packed!!! We continued our talks on courage and after a great night of basketball, award two students who showed courage on and off the court.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
We had a great night last Wednesday with both sessions. We continued talking about the Character Matters trait of courage and even had a guest speaker (one of our adult volunteers) as well as one of student volunteers run the whole program.
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Date: Sunday May 12
Chapter 30: Paul's Final Days
Scriptures: Acts 20-23; 27-28; Ephesians 1-6; 2 Timothy 1-4
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. How could you courageously live out your faith?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song...
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST
On Friday, we had two youth lead the games section of the night. Then we moved on to chapter 8 of our Kingdom Experiment. It was exciting to hear how the group finished strong. We were challenged to make this the start of our involvement in God's mission, not the ending.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Date: Sunday May 5, 2013
Lesson: 29 Paul's mission
Scriptures: acts 13-14; 16-20; Romans 1; 3-6; 8; 12; 15; 1 Corinthians 1; 3 5-6; 1 Thessalonians 1-5
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. How could you courageously live out your faith? How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.
Lesson: 29 Paul's mission
Scriptures: acts 13-14; 16-20; Romans 1; 3-6; 8; 12; 15; 1 Corinthians 1; 3 5-6; 1 Thessalonians 1-5
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. How could you courageously live out your faith? How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
Yesterday we had a good night of competitive basketball and great character. As we wind down the year, it is great to see how they have progressed in basketball skill and character. We look forward to our end of the year program.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST
On Friday, the high school students did part two of the "love movement." We're looking forward to putting our love in action!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
We are in a last month of basketball for the 2012-2013 season. We started out the month talking about courage. Congrats to our MVCs of the night.
Monday, April 29, 2013
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Date: Sunday April 28, 2013
Topic: New Beginnings
Scripture: Acts 1-10;12
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. What's happened in your life that caused you to view God in a brand-new way?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song here or on another sheet.
Topic: New Beginnings
Scripture: Acts 1-10;12
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. What's happened in your life that caused you to view God in a brand-new way?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song here or on another sheet.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST
On Friday we had the chance to get out and have some fun! We went bowling at Markham Bowl. We had a great time and the girls bowled so much better than the guys! Congratulations to Emily and Talitha - our prize winners!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
Tonight we had a packed house despite the rain - and even a little snow outside! We finished the month of talking about integrity and had one of our youth volunteers do the 5 minute talk on this important character matter's trait.
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Date: Sunday April 21, 2013
Chapter 26: The Hour of Darkness
Scriptures: Matthew 26-27; Mark 14-15; Luke 22-23; John 13-14; 16-19
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. How is Jesus' sacrifice meaningful to you?
3 How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry or song.
Chapter 26: The Hour of Darkness
Scriptures: Matthew 26-27; Mark 14-15; Luke 22-23; John 13-14; 16-19
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. How is Jesus' sacrifice meaningful to you?
3 How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry or song.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
SENIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST
On Friday we took some time to discuss the Boston Marathon Bombings as well as a question one of the youth had about Christians fighting in wars.
We also started a new initiative called the "Love Movement." This movement is designed to revive a biblical understanding and expression of love. At the end of it, we have a chance to be on a TV show!!!
We also started a new initiative called the "Love Movement." This movement is designed to revive a biblical understanding and expression of love. At the end of it, we have a chance to be on a TV show!!!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL
We had another full house after being off for a week. We continued talking about integrity as our "Character Matters" trait of the month.
Congrats to our MVC's (Most Valuable Characters).
Congrats to our MVC's (Most Valuable Characters).
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday April 14, 2013
Chapter 25: Jesus, Son of God
Scriptures: Matthew 17; 21; Mark 8-12; 14; Luke 9; 22; and John 7-8; 11-12
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. What amazes you about Jesus?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.
Chapter 25: Jesus, Son of God
Scriptures: Matthew 17; 21; Mark 8-12; 14; Luke 9; 22; and John 7-8; 11-12
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. What amazes you about Jesus?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
YOUTHQUEST TRANSFORMERS
For the past 30 hours, some of the junior and high YouthQuest Transformers combined with Koinonia fellowship (MCBC) to participate in World Vision's 30 hour famine. Together, we raised over $1500 to go to needy families all over the world.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Date: Sunday April 7, 2013
Chapter 24: No Ordinary Man
Scripture: Matthew 5-7; 9; 14; Mark 4-6; Luke 10; 15; John 6
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. Have you ever had to rely solely on your faith in God? What were the circumstances?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sktech, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.
Chapter 24: No Ordinary Man
Scripture: Matthew 5-7; 9; 14; Mark 4-6; Luke 10; 15; John 6
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. Have you ever had to rely solely on your faith in God? What were the circumstances?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sktech, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.
YOUTHQUEST SENIOR HIGH
On Friday we watched an episode of Degrassi dealing with suicide and then had a deep discussion afterwards.
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