It's Here!

BP's "Takin' It To The Beach" is this Sunday@10:30 am. Join us at the Tradewinds Island Grand Hotel on St Pete Beach for a great time of worship and fellowship.

Jon Brennan will be our guest worship leader  performing with our very own BP Band.  Tim Whipple will bring our message "It's Gone Airborne!". 

 Baptism will follow the worship time.  We are excited that 4 of our SPIN youth,  Ryan L., Whitney L.,  Tabitha P., and James W., will be participants in baptism this Sunday. How awesome to see what God is doing the lives of our youth.  

Donna

Location Change for Football Game/ Peter Pan at 6:30 no location change

Due to yesterday's rain the game will be at Northside Christian @ 6:30 tonight.

Directions:

Go west on 54th  North. Continue through the lights at 66th Street and 71st Street/Belcher Road.  The next light is Westchester Blvd; turn right.  Westchester ends at 62nd Avenue North; turn left.  The school is on the right.

This Thursday happenings...

Thursday Events

Four of our SPIN youth are involved in the following events.  Stop by if you get a chance.

Varsity Football Scrimmage

July 17,2008

Canterbury vs. Northside Christian 

6:30 pm

Directions to Canterbury:

990-62nd Aveneue NE

Take 62nd Ave NE east past the light at 1st Aven Ne.

The school entrance is on the right opposite 

Mangrove Golf Course and just past Foch Street.

Peter Pan Production

July 17, 2008

7:00 pm

The Museum of Fine Arts

The Marly Room

255 Beach Drive

Compassion Child

At camp our students decided to adopt  a little boy from the Dominican Republic.  Ryan L. will take on the responsibility of collecting the money and keeping everyone updated.  The cost is $32.00 per month.  Ryan will share more details on Sunday.  

Information about our child

Name:  Darlin Aleander Espinal

Birthday: October 10, 2002

Country:  Dominican Republic

Project: Hogar de Refugio Student Center

Darlin lives with his stepfather and his mother.  He is responsible for running errands.  His stepfather is employed as a laborer and his mother maintains the home.  There are 2 children in the family.

As part of Compassion's ministry, Darlin participates in Bible class.  He is also in kindergarten where his performance is average.  Bicycling, baseball and playing group games are his favorite activities. 

Because of our sponsorship, Darlin will have new opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally, and spiritually.  

Sunday Morning

Those of you who attended camp please wear your shirts on Sunday morning.  All SPIN students are invited to sit up front this Sunday.  Afterwards anyone who would like to eat at Panera Bread after church can meet at the one located on 4th Street.  

Check out the Camp'08 photos.  You may click on the photos if you would like a copy through Picaso.  

Donna

Thursday - Camp

Today is our last full day at camp...my prayer of unity for this group has been displayed all week long. Together they have decided to adopt a child through Compassion International and support them financially. They have been challenged and encouraged to go to the next level in their spiritual walk... I will stop here so they can share this with you.

Thank you for giving us this opportunity to get away to grow together and individually. Pray for us tonight as we finish with our last evening of worship with Louie and Chris.

We will check-out at in the morning and arrive at the church office around 12:30. We will not stop for lunch as we will have a late breakfast and snacks on the way. We will have the kids call you as we reach the bridge heading into St.Pete. Pray for our travel.

The kids have T-shirts that I would like them to wear on Sunday morning. We will sit together in worship.

We are heading to dinner...see you all tomorrow. Listen in to worship tonight if you can!!!

Serving Him,
Donna

Camp - Wednesday

Today's Menu

Breakfast: Cold cereal, milk, fruit, breakfast bars, juice
Lunch: Ocean Walk Village - burgers, sandwiches
Dinner: Pizza, fruit

More to come later

Camp - Tuesday

About that time there arose a GREAT DISTURBANCE about THE WAY. Acts 19:23

Today so many people are looking for something -looking for "A Way". The world tends to make us believe there are many paths that can be taken. We even convince ourselves we can go down a path for a little while and then turn around without it affecting us. WRONG! There are consequences to our choices. Our choices do make a difference in our lives.

As Christians we know there are only two paths (no matter what the world wants us to believe)...the path leading to God "The Way" and the path leading away from Him. Guess what? If you are on the path leading to God you can't just stop and smell the roses. God has called you to make a difference...to be a DISTURBANCE in this world. He has a plan for your life…for you to share the light with the world around you. Are you on the path leading to Him? If so are you causing a DISTURBANCE in the world around you? If not, I challenge you to spend time with Him today and listen to what He has in store for you.

Continue to pray for our kids and Shannon as she leads the Bible Study. God is doing incredible things in their lives bringing about a DISTURBANCE.

Donna

Today's Menu

Breakfast: Dunkin Donuts, Milk, Juice

Lunch: Johnny Rockets

Dinner: Subway

Camp - Monday

Travel was a breeze and we arrived in Daytona @ 3:30. I am posting late because of access to the blog. After checking in and eating at Burger King we headed to worship...if tonights worship is a taste of what the week holds we are going to have an incredible week!! Louie shared his message about "Lamenin" and just how big our God is and what holds us together (Colossians 1:17). Ask your kid(s) how big God is when they get home. If you do not know what Lamenin is-google it and you will find this portion of Louie's message on You Tube. Chris Tomlin and his band rocked the house...not only preparing us for worship but bringing us to worship. We met afterwards for our church group time and now it is lights out. Catcha ya tomorrow. Donna

Before I forget...those of you who know Haley Draughon she is here and on staff with Student Life!!

Camp Departure

• We will depart from the church office @ noon tomorrow.  Please arrive between 11-11:30am
  
• We are limited on space so pack one small suitcase and one carry-on or backpack
  
• Eat lunch before you board the van @noon.  We will not be stopping for lunch.
• Don't forget the sunscreen
• Bring your bible, small spiral notebook, pen(s)
• At lease $60.00 or more for your food for the week. Parents we can bank your students money if you would like.  
• Bring your swimsuit and beach towel
• Refer to your packing list for any questions you might have on what to bring
• You may bring your cell phone and ipod for the trip.  You must leave these in your room during the activities.  You are responsible for these items if you bring them. 

Pray for ...

Camp Pastor - Louie Giglio

Worship Pastor - Chris Tomlin

Worship Artist - Delirious?

Concert Artist - DecembeRadio

Student Life Staff

BridgePoint Leaders -

Shannon B.

Ryan L.  - Student Leader

Donna W.

Tim W.

Pray for those going to camp

Bailee

Brianna

Courtney

Tabitha

Whitney

Brennan

Drayton

Geoff

James

Ryan

Zech

Two Doors

Friday

A ridiculous illustration of the two choices we have on Earth, to take a path that leads to life or to stay on the one that doesn't.

Read it

John 10:1-18

Luke 13:22-30

One more time...grab a piece of paper and write your responses to these questions.

1. Why do so many people stay on the path they're on when it is empty and meaningless and so few people choose to follow Christ?
2. What does it mean that Jesus is the gate?
3. How do we help others know which door to enter through?
4. Which door have you entered through?

Even though it may appear that in life there are any number of paths we might  take, Scripture makes it clear that there really are only two: the one that leads to life in Jesus, and the one that does not.  Many either don't find the way to Jesus or simply refuse it, but we are called to be part of the few who do.  Our mission then becomes to help others do the same.

The Way

Student Life Camp '08

What if they follow The Way...

Thursday

What if Hollywood's elite suddenly began to follow The Way...

Read

Acts 9:1-7,18-30

2 Corinthians 5:17

Grab a piece of paper and jot down your thoughts for the following questions.

1. Why do we find it so hard to believe that people can truly be changed by Christ?
2. Is anyone "too bad" for Christ to change their life?
3. How has Christ changed your life?

Christ has the transformative power to radically changes lives.  Paul knew this firsthand! It is sometimes hard for us to accept Christ's work in others because we want to think that we are somehow better or holier than them.  This is how the apostles felt when Paul first sought to join their ranks.  Remember that God is the one who works in the lives of people, and it is not up to us to decide who is worthy.  If we are followers of the Way, we know that there was a time when we were not.  Just as we have been shown grace and mercy, so should we also extend it to others.

The Way

Student Life Camp '08

Preparing for Camp

Wednesday

Beginning today I would like to encourage you to pray about your camp adventure.   My prayer is that you stop and listen to Him. You will hear Him through others, worship, music, reading the Bible, games, activities, prayer and the list goes on. I am excited about what God has in store for you individually and for our group. Praying for you...  Donna

Watch the following video provided by Student Life.

Now Read

Acts 19:23-20:1

John 15:18-27

Don't forget to write down your thoughts as you read the scripture.  

Now answer these questions:

1. How does following Christ  cause a disturbance in our own lives?
2. What kind of disturbance does your life make?
3. How should we respond to a world that hates us because of how we disturb it in the name of Christ?

Living for Christ is completely different than how the World would tell us to live.  For this reason, people will sometimes get upset with us and Jesus says will even "hate" us just as some hated him and persecuted him.  However, we are still called to live lives that serve as a witness to who Jesus is.  In this way we can make the greatest positive disturbance possible.

The Way

Student Life Camp '08

CAMP '08 SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

MONDAY

Arrive at the church office between 11:00- 11:30.  This allows us to pack the vans.

Make sure you eat lunch before you board the van.

Please bring 1 (one) suitcase and 1 (one) carry-on. We are limited on space.

You may bring your cell phone and ipods for the trip to camp.

These items must be secured in your room at the hotel. 

Please do not bring these items to the activities and events.  

We will pull out at 12:00 noon.

3:00  Arrival/Registration at Student Life

3:30  Settle in your room

5:00  Meet for dinner

7:15  Head to worship

6:55  Pre-Gathering

7:30  Worship Gathering

9:00  Church Group Time

10:45  In Rooms and Quiet Hours

OTHER DAYS

7:30  Breakfast 

8:30  Family Group Meeting 

10:30 Celebration

12:00 Meet Donna for Lunch

1:00  Free Time - TBA

5:00  Dinner

6:25  Pre-Gathering

7:00  Worship Gathering

8:30  Break

8:45  ?

9:15 Church Group Time

10:30 In Rooms and Quiet Hours

FRIDAY

7:00  Breakfast

8:15  Family Group Meeting

9:00  Check out/Load Vans

9:30  Head Home 

Keep up with what is happening @ camp next week!

SAY HI by sending your kid a personal note via email

SURPRISE THEM with a camp gift card

LISTEN IN LIVE "on location" to the speaker and worship

READ camp news posted throughout the day

VIEW PHOTOS taken every day around camp

CHECK OUT who is speaking and much more

Go to:

http://www.studentlife.com/experience08.php