Student Ministry Blog

Dr Chap and Dee Clark identify 5 broad tasks of parenting. They are: understanding, showing compassion, boundarying, charting/guiding, and launching into adulthood.

On understanding, they write, “Understanding does not mean condoning, supporting, or encouraging your child’s behavior, attitude, or even general life slump. To understand, as the most foundational of all parenting roles, is to make sure that your child knows that you are absolutely, unequivocally committed to working hard at taking seriously the reality of your child’s life.”

New Bible class begins (June 6)

Students entering grades 7-9 begin a new Bible class this Sunday from 9-9:45 AM in the upstairs classroom of the Nichols Building. Dennis Bradley will be leading a study of the book of Romans. Students entering grades 10-college may serve in Summer on the Rock, preschool ministry, or attend the adult classes.

Youth worship @Maumelle Park (June 9)

6:30-9 PM. 7-12^th graders. Burgers, hot dogs, horse shoes, Ultimate Frisbee, games and worship. For 7-12^th graders. Those needing a ride need to be at LRC at 5:45. Others can meet us at Pavilion 3 in the park. There is no cost for this.

Sr. high float trip (June 13-15)

Students entering grades 10-college signed up for the Buffalo River trip should meet at LRC at 2 PM on Sunday, June 13. The plan is to drive to the Erwin cabin near Jasper Sunday afternoon; eat breakfast at Ozark Café on Monday and canoe the Buffalo River. Tuesday morning pack up and head home. We should return around noon. Students need to bring ~$25 for meals, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, fishing gear, sunscreen and swim suits. 

Mission Ft. Worth team meeting (June 16)

The next JH mission team meeting is Wednesday, June 16 at 6 PM before Refuge. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Sr. High Trek meeting (June 16)

There will be a brief Sr High Trek meeting right after Refuge on June 16. We’ll go over the Trek Participant’s Guide and other details. It should only take about 15 minutes. Please make sure your teen is there. If unable to attend, please contact me about the Trek Participant’s Guide. They must be completed when we leave. This includes a physician’s approval.

Movie in the Park (June 23)

Refuge will be at Riverfront Amphitheater Wednesday, June 23 for Movies in the Park. The movie is Kung Fu Panda (rated PG). Transportation will be provided from LRC. Meet at LRC at 7 PM. The movie begins at sundown (~8:00). Students may want to bring money for snacks and drinks.

Food for the Hungry (June 28)

For 7-12^th graders. Help in our food ministry from 5-7 PM and Travelers baseball game. Baseball tickets are $8 ($4 if under 14). Arrive at LRC at 5 PM. We’ll return to LRC around 10:00 PM. Eat before you come. Bring money for concessions. Transportation will be provided to the game. Students must sign up by June 20 so we can plan for rides. Students sign up by paying Chad for the baseball tickets.  Tickets will be provided to 2 adult sponsors. Contact Chad Nall if you would like to help.

Refuge

Just a reminder that during the summer Refuge is shortened from 7-8:30 PM and does not include a meal.