Hello,
Hopefully you saw the last post which talked about our recent Baptism discussions. We are working on a date for those who are going to respond in obedience and get baptized. It will either be Sunday March 1st or the 8th. Anyone interested in being baptized needs to talk with Justin soon.
We've also got a lot of other stuff going on!
Saturday Jan. 17th from 9:30-12:00pm
We're hanging at the church! No MVWC this month.
We'll order pizza so bring $5. We'll play some games in the youth room and maybe watch a movie.
Sunday Jan 18th from 12pm-1:30pm
Chicago GO Trip Meeting
If you are interested in going on this summer's trip you need to be here. We will meet in the church dining room (next to the gym). Pizza will be provided, please consider a $5 per family donation to help cover the pizza costs. Lunch is for families of anyone attending the meeting, the youth room will be available during the meeting for younger siblings.
Friday Jan 30th from 5:30-9:30pm and Saturday Jan 31st from 8-4pm
The Worship team and any students who are interested in being involved with the worship team will be heading to Cedarville University for their annual Worship Conference. The Cost is $30 per person. Sign up with Justin by Jan 18th!
February 6-8
Scioto Hills Winter Retreat
The cost is $89. I currently have 14 students who have signed up to go. I will need a solid commitment by January 21st or we will not be taking a group down. Please sign up with Justin ASAP
As always, reach out to me with questions or concerns!!
Justin
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Sunday, January 11, 2015
The Challenge
Hey Parents,
So I mentioned in my last post that we were going to be talking about Baptism and that your student would have a chance to respond if they had not yet been baptized...Well, we talked about it today.
I went through the basics of what Baptism is (an ordinance laid out by Christ for the church) and talked about what it symbolizes (Christ's burial and resurrection). Next we talked about how baptism is a beautiful reminder of all that occurred for us when Christ died on the cross and then rose again. We talked about how we die to our old self and are made new. We talked about how we often don't live this way and then looked at how the gospel gives us hope to face the darkness in us and in this world. I explained that when believers obey in baptism God is glorified and the church edified.
To end our time this morning I gave challenges to the 3 "types of students" there today:
1. To those not saved, but who heard the gospel this morning, the challenge was to choose today as the day they accept Christ as Savior and let the Gospel begin to work...followed by baptism.
2. To those saved, but not yet baptized, the challenge was to recognize the command of Christ to be baptized. I reminded them that if they know they ought to do this, but now choose not to then they are quite frankly, sinning.
3. To those already saved and baptized, but not yielding to the gospel in all areas of their lives (that covered the rest of us...including me), the challenge was to begin yielding those areas to Christ.
Parents, I know the decision to baptize or not baptize is a personal one, and that families should make this choice together. I am available to discuss further any concerns you may have. I am in the process of securing a date for a few students who have spoken to me about getting baptized. If you would like your student to be included on this date please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support and your encouragement.
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
For His Glory,
Justin
So I mentioned in my last post that we were going to be talking about Baptism and that your student would have a chance to respond if they had not yet been baptized...Well, we talked about it today.
I went through the basics of what Baptism is (an ordinance laid out by Christ for the church) and talked about what it symbolizes (Christ's burial and resurrection). Next we talked about how baptism is a beautiful reminder of all that occurred for us when Christ died on the cross and then rose again. We talked about how we die to our old self and are made new. We talked about how we often don't live this way and then looked at how the gospel gives us hope to face the darkness in us and in this world. I explained that when believers obey in baptism God is glorified and the church edified.
To end our time this morning I gave challenges to the 3 "types of students" there today:
1. To those not saved, but who heard the gospel this morning, the challenge was to choose today as the day they accept Christ as Savior and let the Gospel begin to work...followed by baptism.
2. To those saved, but not yet baptized, the challenge was to recognize the command of Christ to be baptized. I reminded them that if they know they ought to do this, but now choose not to then they are quite frankly, sinning.
3. To those already saved and baptized, but not yielding to the gospel in all areas of their lives (that covered the rest of us...including me), the challenge was to begin yielding those areas to Christ.
Parents, I know the decision to baptize or not baptize is a personal one, and that families should make this choice together. I am available to discuss further any concerns you may have. I am in the process of securing a date for a few students who have spoken to me about getting baptized. If you would like your student to be included on this date please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support and your encouragement.
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
For His Glory,
Justin
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Special note to parents and teens
Hello,
It's 11:45am on Christmas Eve, Eve...I'm sitting at my desk doing some planning for the coming year! I'm so very excited about what 2015 holds for us!
One of the things that I'm really looking forward to is our first series on Sunday Mornings in January. Recently I have been asked several questions about Baptism and if we can have a baptism class for the youth group. Well, rather than run a class at some other time during the week, I have decided to teach my way through the material during Sunday School.
I will cover all the basics of Baptism (what is means, what is does/doesn't accomplish, and obedience). At the end of the "class" students will have the opportunity to sign up for baptism with WHBC, but it would be good if you, as a family, have discussed this already.
Parents, I am asking you to spend some time this holiday season with your students. If they have not been baptized ask them to consider responding in obedience when this series is over. I pray that God would stir in our students hearts and lead them to respond. I pray that through this, they might have an anchor of faith in their minds. If you or your students have questions about baptism or what our process entails, please let me know.
Another exciting event on the horizon is our Winter Retreat! This event is February 6-8th and is open to all New Heights Students. This is a great event and one that will provide life long memories!
Here's a link to Scioto's Website.
http://www.sciotohills.com/revolution-genesis
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE! I would like to manage our registrations, so that I have an accurate head count. But if your student is planning on going I need to know ASAP.
Wednesday Nights in Jan and Feb will be special!
The youth leaders are prepping your small group topics and lessons! We will meet together at 6:30 for worship and announcements then split into small groups for the rest of the time! This is a great time to grow in the relationships between peers and youth leaders!
Summer 2015 GO Trip
We are officially heading back to Chicago and Breakthrough Ministries. We are close to setting dates, but it looks like mid to late July. All current 8th graders and all high schoolers are invited to join the team. Begin praying about your involvement on the trip and start saving up!
There's a lot more ahead in 2015! It's going to be a great year!
It's 11:45am on Christmas Eve, Eve...I'm sitting at my desk doing some planning for the coming year! I'm so very excited about what 2015 holds for us!
One of the things that I'm really looking forward to is our first series on Sunday Mornings in January. Recently I have been asked several questions about Baptism and if we can have a baptism class for the youth group. Well, rather than run a class at some other time during the week, I have decided to teach my way through the material during Sunday School.
I will cover all the basics of Baptism (what is means, what is does/doesn't accomplish, and obedience). At the end of the "class" students will have the opportunity to sign up for baptism with WHBC, but it would be good if you, as a family, have discussed this already.
Parents, I am asking you to spend some time this holiday season with your students. If they have not been baptized ask them to consider responding in obedience when this series is over. I pray that God would stir in our students hearts and lead them to respond. I pray that through this, they might have an anchor of faith in their minds. If you or your students have questions about baptism or what our process entails, please let me know.
Another exciting event on the horizon is our Winter Retreat! This event is February 6-8th and is open to all New Heights Students. This is a great event and one that will provide life long memories!
Here's a link to Scioto's Website.
http://www.sciotohills.com/revolution-genesis
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE! I would like to manage our registrations, so that I have an accurate head count. But if your student is planning on going I need to know ASAP.
Wednesday Nights in Jan and Feb will be special!
The youth leaders are prepping your small group topics and lessons! We will meet together at 6:30 for worship and announcements then split into small groups for the rest of the time! This is a great time to grow in the relationships between peers and youth leaders!
Summer 2015 GO Trip
We are officially heading back to Chicago and Breakthrough Ministries. We are close to setting dates, but it looks like mid to late July. All current 8th graders and all high schoolers are invited to join the team. Begin praying about your involvement on the trip and start saving up!
There's a lot more ahead in 2015! It's going to be a great year!
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Special Message from Michelle!!
Hey Teens!! This Sunday, December 28th, during first service from 9:00-10:30 we are having a youth group brunch! Bring your favorite breakfast dish or drink and come enjoy the last Sunday morning of 2014 with your friends. (Plates, cups, napkins, and silverware will be provided.)
~Michelle Gammie
Friday, December 12, 2014
Salvation Army work day
Quick reminder:
Tomorrow we will meet @ 10:30am at church. We will take students to three locations for Bell Ringing. Students should bring money for lunch. At 3:30 or so we will pick up all the students and head up to the Kroc Center in North Dayton.
We will eat Pizza for dinner and watch a movie and play games during the evening. We will be back at church by 8pm.
We had a great time last year and the more the merrier!!
Hope to see you tomorrow!
Tomorrow we will meet @ 10:30am at church. We will take students to three locations for Bell Ringing. Students should bring money for lunch. At 3:30 or so we will pick up all the students and head up to the Kroc Center in North Dayton.
We will eat Pizza for dinner and watch a movie and play games during the evening. We will be back at church by 8pm.
We had a great time last year and the more the merrier!!
Hope to see you tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
December 2014
Hello!!
Announcements for DECEMBER 2014
Wednesday December 10th
6:30pm - 8pm
New Heights Christmas Party
Come out for our Christmas party! There will be games, food, door prizes, and fun!
Bring a $5-$10 White Elephant Gift.
Saturday December 13th
10:30am-8pm
Salvation Army Kettles and Kroc Center Party
We will leave the church parking lot @ 10:30 and head to a few locations to ring the bells and greet customers near Salvation Army Red Kettles. Around 3:30pm we will head to the Kroc Center in North Dayton and have some fun. We will watch a movie, eat pizza and play around. We will return to church by 8pm.
Bring money for lunch (fast-food) and a donation for the Red Kettles. Pizza will be provided.
Saturday December 20th
9:45-12:15pm
Miami Valley Women's Center Workday
Join us as we support this ministry to the Women of the Miami Valley who are seeking guidance and assistance. We leave church @ 9:45am and return @ 12:15pm. Come ready to clean. :)
Stay connected/informed
Remind101 text and email updates...no more than 5 texts per month!
Hey Parents, there's a way to get short text reminders straight from ME (Justin)...
Text @newheigh to (937) 619-5999. or send an email to newheigh@mail.remind101.com
Important Dates
Wednesday Dec 17th, 24th and 31st there is no youth group!
Sunday Dec 14th and 21st there is no Sunday School!
Sunday Dec 28th Sunday School is 1st hour!!
Awaited...for the past two years we have taken a trip to Crossroads Church in Cinci to see their amazing Christmas Show, Awaited. Well, this year they doubled their capacity, from 50,000 available tickets to 100,000 available tickets...Those Tickets "sold out" within days. We can't even get standby tickets. So, we will have to AWAIT, next years' program....Sorry!
Announcements for DECEMBER 2014
Wednesday December 10th
6:30pm - 8pm
New Heights Christmas Party
Come out for our Christmas party! There will be games, food, door prizes, and fun!
Bring a $5-$10 White Elephant Gift.
Saturday December 13th
10:30am-8pm
Salvation Army Kettles and Kroc Center Party
Bring money for lunch (fast-food) and a donation for the Red Kettles. Pizza will be provided.
Saturday December 20th
9:45-12:15pm
Miami Valley Women's Center Workday
Join us as we support this ministry to the Women of the Miami Valley who are seeking guidance and assistance. We leave church @ 9:45am and return @ 12:15pm. Come ready to clean. :)
Stay connected/informed
Remind101 text and email updates...no more than 5 texts per month!
Hey Parents, there's a way to get short text reminders straight from ME (Justin)...
Text @newheigh to (937) 619-5999. or send an email to newheigh@mail.remind101.com
Important Dates
Wednesday Dec 17th, 24th and 31st there is no youth group!
Sunday Dec 14th and 21st there is no Sunday School!
Sunday Dec 28th Sunday School is 1st hour!!
Awaited...for the past two years we have taken a trip to Crossroads Church in Cinci to see their amazing Christmas Show, Awaited. Well, this year they doubled their capacity, from 50,000 available tickets to 100,000 available tickets...Those Tickets "sold out" within days. We can't even get standby tickets. So, we will have to AWAIT, next years' program....Sorry!
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Wednesday Activities!!
Hello Everyone!!
OUR SNOWTUBING ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULING ISSUES AT BEACH MOUNTAIN!
We will however be going Ice Skating at the Kettering Rec Center.
We will meet at church at 10am. Open Skate at the Rink is from 11am-1pm.
The cost is:
OUR SNOWTUBING ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULING ISSUES AT BEACH MOUNTAIN!
We will however be going Ice Skating at the Kettering Rec Center.
We will meet at church at 10am. Open Skate at the Rink is from 11am-1pm.
The cost is:
Resident Non Resident
| Youth (3 – 17) | $4.50 | $7.50 |
| Adult | $5.00 | $8.50 |
Bring Money to cover your fees (these prices include skate rental and admission) and money for lunch at Wendy's or Panera Bread.
We will return to church around 2pm.
Thanks for your flexibility!!!
Justin
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