5th Quarter Tonight after the Big Game!

Don't Miss It!
Come on over to Campbellsville Christian Church after the game until midnight!
Pizza, Pop, and Prizes!

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I dialed up 3 articles for today's edition of Get Linked Up.  Enjoy!

1. Don’t Let Your Eyes Fool You, God Is Working - Great story of change in one teen's life.  How often do we judge whether people are  "getting it" or not before we've even had a conversation?
2. The positive impact of negative feedback - It sounds harsh.  It's uncomfortable.  It doesn't feel like right.  But should we be more honest with our feedback?  Love to hear your opinions on this article in the comments below. 
3. You Can Be a Mentor - If you've checked out your formational goals on your bookmark, you might have picked up on an emphasis for mentoring as part of discipleship.  I would bet that several of us are stuck in the very dilemma, this author presents.  Check out the article and be inspired to mentor.

Taking Root,

Blake

5th Quarter and a Pool Party this Weekend!

What a better chance to have a 5th quarter than when cross-town rivals play each other!  We'll open the doors at 10 pm (or after the game if it ends before 10..) and be here until midnight!  What a great chance for students to spend time together in a safe environment and be encountered with the love of Jesus through our actions.  We'll have movies playing, giveaways, a 3-on-3 Tourney, games, and of course pizza for everyone!

I'm in need of chaperones for this event.  

If you are free from 10-12 Friday, contact me and come hang out with us!

This coming Sunday night we will have a Pool Party for all of our middle & high school students.

With it being Labor Day weekend, our small groups will take a break and we will party in a pool instead!  The Party will be at the Hale's home from 6:30-8:00 pm.  If anyone needs directions, please contact the church or Blake.

Hope to see you a lot this weekend!

Taking Root,
Blake

What's Up Wednesday!

I wanted to take some time on Wednesday to keep you in the loop on some of the material we are covering in youth and children's programming.  This isn't exhaustive, but it gives you some ideas for conversation starters!

Children

Children's Church - Children will have new teachers in children's church this week.  Start the conversation by asking who their teacher was and one thing they remember from their time in children's church.

Root 252 - We're doubling up on Moses and covering the 10 commandments.  For a great follow-up activity, reward your child for memorizing the 10 commandments.

Children's Devotions - We're focusing on scripture memory in this program and this week's verse is Psalm 1:2.  Remember, Children's Devotion will not meet this Sunday night due to Labor Day Weekend!

Youth

FUEL - The next few weeks in FUEL we will look at how Rooted in God's Love affects students.  Tonight we are on week 2 with the focus being on Loving Others in Community, through Service, and with Discipleship.  Utilize the bookmarks and talk to your teens about the areas that they can grow in.  Help them make a plan for growth!

Small Groups - This Sunday night is off due to Labor Day Weekend!  Pool Party at the Hale's!

Middle School Sunday School - This group is nearing the end of a study on the Trinity.  Ask them to explain the Trinity (loaded question!), or simplify it and ask the difference between God and the Holy Spirit, etc.

High School Sunday School - We are a couple weeks into a study of 1 Corinthians.  Ask them about what the culture of Corinth was like or some characteristics of the people.  Ask how Corinth compares to modern day America.  Also, scripture memory for this week is 1 Corinthians 4:5.  Follow up from last week by asking about why we judge people or how Christians respond when they are judged.

This Week's Wins!

• We taught our middle school and high school group the Jewish prayer known as Shema!  It was a ton of fun at FUEL this past Wednesday as adults and students alike spoke the following prayer:
  
  Sh'ma Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Ehad
  
  
• I really want to thank everyone who picked up their children after Sunday school!  It makes such a difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of the ministry!  Plus, what a great comfort for those who have never attended our church before!
  
  
• Great finale to our introduction of the Rooted in God's Love initiative!  I am really excited to hear and see stories of how people are striving to become ROOTED!  Here's a pic from the tree dedication at Miller Park!
  

  

  Several gathered to dedicate the tree at Miller Park!

• There is just a "buzz" that seems to be happening amongst our community of believers that I LOVE!  Eagerly anticipating what God has in store for each of us individually and collectively!
  
  
• Still can't believe how well the "Tree" song fits with this initiative!  Here's the song on youtube!
  
  

Taking Root,

Blake