CORNERSTONE YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Despite the snowstorm, we still had 40 boys out to play basketball as well as all 10 student volunteers. It was a great night, with both sessions decided by 1 point! In the junior session, we talked a high school basketball player who passed the ball to a mentally challenged boy on the other team (great example of character). http://www.viddler.com/v/70d1d214?secret=48017121

In the senior session we had one of our student leaders do the Character Matters talk. He did a great job talking about Nelson Mandela and the initiative he showed in South Africa. Congrats to our MVC's (most valuable character - Raksaan and Delano.

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday February 24, 2013
Chapter 20 - The Queen of Beauty of Courage
Scripture - Esther 1-9

Homework:  Join the Story
1. In which character or part of the story did you see yourself?
2. Have you ever hidden information about yourself, your identity, or your background from someone? Why did you hide it?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry or song.

YOUTHQUEST JUNIOR HIGH

Last night, our junior highs met and continued our discussion on "The Kingdom Experiment." We finished chapter 5 and introduced chapter 6, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8).  Over the next two weeks. The youth will choose one of 7 experiments designed to bring our faith into action.

YOUTHQUEST JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH!

Today a group of students and a couple of volunteers went to Oakville to Youth Unlimited's Today's Teen Conference. It was their 30th anniversary. It was a great day filled with worship, workshops (youth focused stream and youth worker focused stream) and guest speakers including Tony Campolo!

YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Tonight we were back at it continuing our talks on the Character Matters Trait of initiative. Congrats to our MVC's (most valuable characters) for showing character on and off the court.

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Date: Sunday February 17, 2013

Chapter 19: The Return Home

Scripture: Ezra 1-6; Haggai 1-2; and Zechariah 1; 8

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. When has God stirred your heart to accomplish something?

3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently? 

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

YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

On Wednesday - February 13, we came back to our regular program after a week off to meet with our student and adult volunteers. Everyone was glad to be back and we had a great night and a full house. This month, we are talking about integrity - We act without being prompted by others. We are eager to do what needs to be done without having to be told to do it. We take the first step towards the achievement of a goal.

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Date: Sunday February 10
Chapter 18: Daniel in Exile
Readings: Daniel 1-3; 6; Jeremiah 29-31

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 been picked on for doing the right thing and obeying God?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.

CORNERSTONE FUNDRAISING CONCERT

On Friday night (February 8), Cornerstone had a great fundraising concert featuring Michael Burgess, a community youth dance troupe and one of Cornerstone's own youth. Our youth also did a great job of volunteering. Despite the worst snow storm in about 5 years (GTA), we had a great turnout and raised a lot a money towards construction of the Community-like centre.

YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Last night we cancelled our regular program to train our student volunteers as well as have a meeting with our adult volunteers. Lots of great ideas shared.

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday February 3, 2013
Chapter 17: The Kingdom's Fall
Scriptures: 2 Kings 21; 23-25; 2 Chronicles 33; 36; Jeremiah 1-2; 4-5; 13; 21; Lamentations 1-3; 5; Ezekiel 1-2; 6-7; 36-37

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 felt spiritually "dry" or hopeless? How did God help you in that time?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.

YOUTHQUEST SENIOR HIGH

The seniors wrapped 300 thank-you packages (for the Cornerstone building fundraiser next Friday) in 35 minutes! That's 5 minutes slower than the juniors last week but the juniors had more people. Good job! We did chapter 6 - Blessed are the pure in heart. We assigned chapter 7 - Blessed are the peacemakers for homework.