Digitally Dangerous: Rewiring Our Minds

Helpful article by Chuck Colson passed on to my by John Burroughs.  I pray it's helpful.

Click here to read the article.

High School Updates for this week at PFB...

Hi Parents,
I just wanted to give you an update on things going on this week at PFB for your high schoolers.  Here's the list:

1).  RUSH, Wednesday at 6pm.  This is our weekly high school meeting for just high school students to be high school students before going over to FLOOD.  It has been a huge success so far.  The first week we saw about 30 high schoolers show up.  Last week was down just a bit.  I want to encourage you to get your high school student there.  If your high schooler is complaining about not knowing anyone, RUSH IS THE REMEDY TO THAT PROBLEM!!! If you have any questions, go ahead and get in touch with Ashley Copenhaver about it (e: acope88@gmail.com; c: 909-938-4737).

2).  FLOOD, Wednesday at 7pm in the worship center.  This Wednesday night is our Thanksgiving Eve service.  I really want to encourage you to make this a yearly family tradition, to join us as we get very intentional about giving thanks to God for all that he does.  If you have any specific questions, let us know at the church (e: calli@pfblive.tv; 909-629-5277, ext. 3044).

3).  After FLOOD on this Wednesday night, we are watching "TO SAVE A LIFE" in the B-building.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  The movie will start around 8:45 or 9 and end around 10:15 or 10:30.  Here's the trailer.



 It's a great movie geared at teens about the pressures of being a teen but the difference that Jesus does make in a life.  This is a great opportunity for your high schooler to bring a friend who does not know Jesus.

4).  On Friday, we are playing FLAG FOOTBALL.  Click here for all of the information on this event. I know that some of you may be shopping.  Good luck.  :)

I pray that your Thanksgiving is amazing.  Thank you again for allowing us at FLOOD HIGH SCHOOL to partner with you as you raise your high schoolers to love Jesus.



              What a ride,

Update from Brian about FLOOD: High School

Update from Dancing with Friends

Here is what a high schooler wrote after Dancing with Friends:

"Dancing with friends is a great way for the high schoolers to get to know one another. Going to dinner as a group is a lot of fun and getting to dance with the people at the workshop is truly amazing! When we got there and started to dance, many of the people appeared excited to see us and came up to dance with us! They looked truly happy to dance with new people and it brought joy to us to see them having so much fun!"

I want to encourage you to get your high schooler to the next Dancing with Friends (Friday, November 5th). If you have any questions, call Ashley (909-938-4737).

Thank you again for allowing us to partner with you as you raise students to love Jesus.

Update for this week in High School Ministry...

Good morning, parents.

Here's the the quick update about what's been going on and what is going on this week in the life of the high school ministry here at PFB Church.

UPDATES FROM LAST WEEK:

• Last Wednesday night we started a two-week series on the vision of the high school and next generation ministries here at the church.


• On Saturday, a small group from the high school ministry met at the church to make lunches.  They then went to Ganesha park and passed them out to the homeless while also sharing Jesus with them. AWESOME!!!!


• On Sunday morning, we looked at 2 Kings 25:27-30, asking the students if they had settled for comfortable rather than freedom in Christ.  To read about what I spoke on, click here to read my blog from this morning.

INFO FOR THIS WEEK:

• We are spending today, Wednesday and Thursday interviewing candidates for the lead high school and discipleship pastor position.  Please pray for myself and the interview team during this process.  We ONLY want God's choice for this position.


• This Wednesday night we will finish up our series on our vision for the ministry.


• This Saturday, from 12:30 - 4:30, you and your high schooler can serve the homeless right here at PFB Church at the monthly homeless feast.  For more information, please call the church and speak with Nancy (909-629-5277, ext. 3014).

FOR THE FUTURE:

• On Wednesday night and Sunday morning, we announced the upcoming Ignite Worship Event.  We had it last year and it was EXPLOSIVE!!! Everyone is welcome to be part of this event.  Cost is free!!! Click here to read all about it.

There you go.  I hope that this is helpful to you.

And thank you again for allowing us to partner with you as you raise your teenagers to love Jesus.

Some Upcoming Events

Hey parents,

I just wanted to point you toward some info  of events that are coming up in the near future.  Click HERE to read all about them on the InsideOut website.  Here is a summary list of the upcoming events:

• September 8th; 7pm - "The Calling" - A Night of Worship


• September 18th; 12:00-3:00pm - "Pathway: Lunch at the Park" (evangelism)


• September 22nd; 7:00am - See You At the Pole (based on involvement of students from each school).  Check out the See You At The Pole Website by clicking here.


• September 25th; 12:30-4:30pm - Feed the Homeless, PFB Gymnasium

We also have a new girls small group forming on Monday nights.  It is lead by Nurse Terry [909-263-2545] and Pam Carney [562-618-2596].  The address of this small group is 1679 Woodbend Drive, Claremont, CA. 91711.  It would help us out a lot if you would RSVP with either Pam or Nurse Terry as soon as you can.  We are convinced that the key to spiritual growth is being involved in a small group.  If Monday nights do not work for you or your high school girl, please contact us at the church and let us know when might work best and we will try our best to accommodate.

Thank you again for allowing us to partner with you as you raise your teenagers to love Jesus.

What a ride,

Update...

Hi there,

Just wanted to let you know a few things.

• Yesterday, after a time of praise and worship and breakfast together, we broke the students up into small groups to discuss community.  Within that context, we  asked for the kids to give us ideas of events that they would like to do, events that they would actually come to.  I haven't seen the list yet, but I've heard that they came up with some really creative ideas.  We want to provide events in this ministry that the kids just HAVE to come to because they don't want to miss out.  The reason: it builds community.  The events that we have done have not brought a lot of students as of late.  The ones who have come have gotten pretty tight (which is the goal of the events), but we want the whole high school ministry to impacted by this.  This is where you come in: if you have any ideas we would love to hear from you as well.  Go ahead and email your ideas to Ashey Copenhaver (acope88@gmail.com) if anything comes to mind.


• This Wednesday night we are finishing up our series called, "Moxie".  The topic is being bold to go and share the gospel.  We are also having baptism this Wednesday night.  If you or your teenager have not been baptized, I would like to challenge you and/or your high schooler to follow Jesus in this step of obedience.  If you are able come, I would love to see you come and worship with us this Wednesday night (7pm in the main worship center).


• This Friday night we have "Dancing With Friends" at the Pomona Valley Workshop.  We go and help throw a dance for those who are devel0pmentally disabled who work at the Pomona Valley Workshop.  I invite you to join the group as they ministry to this group of people.  This is a great time and a great opportunity to serve with your high schooler.  If you have any questions, email Ashely (email is above) or call her at 909-938-4737.


• MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Ignite 2010 is coming.  October 23, 2010 from 5-8pm.  This is a worship event that God has put on my heart to start and lead.  If you want to see what it's all about, click here.

Thank you again for allowing us to partner with you as you raise your teenagers to love Jesus.

Update for this week...

Here are some things to know:

1).  On Tuesday night we are going to an Angel game.  The sign-ups for this event are closed but I wanted to let you know the info.  We meet at the church at 5pm and get back by 11pm (hopefully sooner).  Should you have any questions about this, call Ashley at 909-938-4737.

2).  This Wednesday night, we are continuing through our three-part series called, "MOXIE".  Last week we looked at the topic of boldly being the church (click here to watch the message from last week).  This Wednesday we are looking at the being bold to come to God and to come together.  Please come and worship Jesus any Wednesday night that you are able to.  If you can't make it, you can watch it live online (click here).

3).  Beach trip.  Thursday, August 25.  Have your high schooler at the B-building at PFB by 4pm.  We'll be back by 10pm

That's about it.  Thank you for allowing us to partner with you.  We don't take it for granted.

Update...

Just wanted to give you a quick update.  This Wednesday night we are starting a new series called, "Moxie."  It's a three-week series on boldness.  I am so excited about this series.

This past Sunday morning I shared with the students about the direction that we are going in the Next Generation department with regards to hiring our next team member.  You should have received a letter in the mail about it.  If you haven't, please let me know and we can get one out to you.

That's a real quick update.  Thanks for letting us partner with you as you raise your kids for Jesus.

An Update...

Hi there,

I just wanted to give you a quick update about some things coming up.

1).  This Wednesday night we are finishing up the series called, "The Resistance."  We will look at the victory that we have in Christ to overcome our own sinful appetites and the the devil.

2).  Next Wednesday we will be starting a three-week series titled, "Moxie" - which means boldness.  We will be looking at the boldness that Christ has called us to with regards to coming to him, going for him, and being the church that he has called us to be.

3).  Be looking in the mail for an update about the search for a new team member to join the next generation ministry at PFB.  A letter from me will be mailed out to you on Wednesday.

That's it for now.  Thank you so much for allowing us to partner with you as you raise your teenagers for Jesus.

Topic for Tonight

Just wanted to give you a quick update to let you know that tonight we continue in our series called, "The Resistance."  Tonight's topic: Demons.  We are going to take a look at what the Bible says about demons and our response to them.  Last week's topic was Satan.  It was a powerful time together in praise and worship and studying God's word.

I personally want to invite you to join us.  Starts at 7:00pm.  All that I require is that you come ready to bring your best for Jesus.  That's it.  If you can't join us in person, join us online at 7:00pm (www.pfblive.tv).

God is on the move.  It is absolutely incredible.  Thanks for letting us partner with you as you raise your teenagers for Christ.

What a ride,
Brian

Bass Update...

Hi Parents,

Just wanted to let you know that if your high schooler is signed up for Bass Lake, they should be receiving the packing list and balance due information in the mail by this week.  If you have any questions until then, go ahead and call Marguerite at the church and she will be able to help (909-629-5277, ext 3038; email: marguerite@pfblive.tv).

Thanks for letting us partner with you as your raise your high schoolers for Jesus.  Take care.

BASS LAKE REGISTRATIONS...

Hi there parents,

This is just a quick reminder to let you know that Bass Lake registration forms are due tomorrow morning with your high schooler's $50.00 deposit.  Have your high schooler give their registration and deposit to Ashley Copenhaver at high school worship (9:45, b-building).  If you have any questions, go ahead and call Marguerite at the church (909-629-5277, ext. 3038).  Thanks.

What a ride,

Brian

What Does Marijuana Do To The Growing Brain?

Read this article.  Important to know.

Article: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20100530/NEWS01/5300302

Another Myth...

Emerging adults behave similarly whether religious or not.

"Actually, emerging adults devoted to religion are significantly more likely to give money, volunteer for community service, decline alcohol and drugs, and abstain from pornography and premarital sex.  For example, 35 percent of non-married emerging adults who are devoted to religion have had sexual intercourse, compared to 67 percent of emerging adults only regularly involved.

"Trouble is, only 5 percent of emerging adults are so devoted to their faith that they attend religious services weekly or read Scripture as much as once or twice per month.  And that group includes Mormons, Muslims, Jews, and all Christian denominations.  Another 14 percent regularly attend religious services a few times per month.  But their behavior often resembles the irreligious more than the devoted.  They practice a different creed: so long as you don't hurt others, almost anything goes.  And since every single person is different, different rules apply, depending on the situation.

"'This, it seems, is not merely basic American individualism,' write Smith and Snell.  'It is individualism raised on heavy doses of multiculturalism and pumped up on the steroids of the postmodern insistence on disjuncture, difference, and differences 'going all the way down.''"

Taken from The Leadership Journal article by Collin Hansen titled, "5 Myths about Merging Adult Faith."

A Myth...

I was reading an artical by Collin Hansen in Leadership Journal called, "5 Myths About Emerging Adult Faith".  As I read through it, myth number two stood out to me and I wanted to pass it on to you.

"Emerging adults reject their parents' religious influence."

"As children approach the teenage years, their parents anticipate conflict.  Because many parents worry about dragging their teens to church against their will, many resign themselves to parental irrelevance.  Yet Smith and Snell find that most emerging adults fall into their parents' religious patterns one way or another.  Still, parents are slow to realize they need to change how they relate to foster maturity and independence.

"'So just at the time when teenagers most need engaged parents to help them work out a whole series of big questions about what they believe, think, value, feel, are committed to, and want to be and become, in many cases, their parents are withdrawing from them,' Smith and Snell lament."

PARENTS: Hang in there as you continue to raise your kids to love Jesus.  Don't give up.  Keep pressing on.  We're praying for you.

Rainbow Acres Mission Trip Update

Check out all of the updates about this years trip to Rainbow Acres here:

Click here

Vodka Eyeballing

I read this article and was amazed that this is something new to look out for our teens. This is just an FYI for you as parents as you continue to strive to raise young people who are lovers of Jesus.

Click here to read the article about Vodka Eyeballing.

High School Event: ICE SOCCER

That's right: you read it correctly.  ICE SOCCER. We keep our tennis shoes on.  We go the Ontario Ice Arena (1225 W. Holt Blvd, Ontario) and play soccer on the ice.  It's a blast.  Here's the quick info for this event:

COST: $10.00 (free for first time guests that are brought)

TIME: 10:00 - 11:115pm

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE PART OF THIS EVENT!!! You can download a medical release form to fill out and bring with you when you drop off you high schooler by clicking here.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley at 909-938-4737  or email her at ashley@insideoutnow.tv and she will be able to help you out.

This is an incredible opportunity for your high schooler(s) to invite a friend who doesn't go to church to get to know some amazing high schoolers who do.

Thanks for allowing us to partner with you as you strive to raise your kids to love and follow Jesus.

Jesus is Coming to Comedy Central

New blog from Walt Mueller, a man focused on understanding our next generation.  Thought it might be of help to pass on this info.

Click here to read his blog.