Student Ministry Blog

By Chad Nall | 05.26.10

Featured Resource

Disconnected – a book for parents of teenagers written by Chap Clark,youth ministry expert and author of Hurt, and his wife, Dee — offers parents insights into parenting teenagers in today’s culture. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 explores the culture and world of teens today. If you’ve read Hurt very little of the information in this section will be new.

The second part offers suggestions and insights about relating to and raising children through different life stages. This is the most useful part of the book. I will share excerpts and brief comments from part 2 throughout the summer. I hope you find these insightful.

Let me know if you have any questions about other resources for parents.

Movie in the Park

June 23 we will go to the Riverfront Amphitheater to watch Kung Fu Panda as part of Little Rock’s Movies in the Park summer series. We’ll meet at LRC at 7 PM and travel together to Riverfront Park to watch the movie. The movie is free and begins at sunset (~8ish). Students will want to bring money for concessions. Entering 7^th graders are invited to join us this summer!

Sunday Bible Class

This summer, entering 7-9^th graders will meet upstairs in the Nichols Building from 9-9:45 AM. Dennis Bradley will lead our middle schoolers through a study of Romans. This study will begin next Sunday, June 6 in the 5/6^th grade classroom.

Students entering grades 10-college can either serve in our preschool/elementary ministries or attend an adult Bible class. Those interested in helping in our Bible classes must contact me.

Youth Worship@ Maumelle Park

Wednesday, June 9, we are joining students from Crosswalk Family of God, Chenal Valley Church, University Church of Christ and others for a cookout, games and worship in Maumelle Park (Pavillion 3). Students may either meet at Maumelle Park at 6:30 PM or at the Nichols Building at 5:45 PM if they need a ride. We will end at Maumelle Park around 8:30 PM. Hamburgers and hot dogs are on the menu! This is FREE!!! Can’t beat that!

Chris Tomlin/Toby Mac Concert

Chris Tomlin and Toby Mac will be in concert June 19 at Verizon Arena, 7 PM. Group tickets are available. Let me know if you’re interested. Tickets are $26.75. Email me if you’re interested in group tickets. I need to know by Monday, May 31.

Food for the Hungry

7-12^th graders will help with our Food for the Hungry food distribution June 28. Bring your teen to the Nichols Building at 5 PM. When done, we will go to the Travelers baseball game. Game tickets are $8 ($4 if child is under 14). Students need to eat before they come or bring extra money for concessions at the game. Students must sign up by June 21.

Mission Ft. Worth

Our next mission team meeting will be Wednesday, June 16 at 6 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Students will learn more about The Fortress and the lives of those they impact, This will help prepare us for our experience in Ft. Worth.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

June 9 Cookout @Maumelle Park

June 13-15 Sr. high Buffalo River trip

June 16 Jr. high mission team meeting (6-6:45 PM)

Refuge (7-8:30 PM)

June 19 Chris Tomlin/Toby Mac concert

June 23 Jr. high mission team meeting (6-6:45 PM)

Movie in the Park at Riverfront Amphitheater – Kung Fu Panda

June 28 Food for the Hungry/Traveler’s game (5-10 PM)

June 30 Refuge

July 4 All-church celebration

July 7-10 Jr. high mission trip