All stories follow the same trajectory, touching on issues of relationship, rejection, redemption, and reconciliation. Grace is necessary. And in really good stories, we find it all over the place.
What about your story? Are you experiencing grace? Is your life a source of grace for others?
And what about your involvement in Sunday school, youth group, weekend retreats, summer camps -- are we a community that gives grace? Are we a community in which people find grace?
Let me know what you think.
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17 February 20 - Jr High Jamboree
This year's theme, Called to be Friends, is based on John 15:13-15. Haley and Matt Krueger will be exploring the idea of what it means to be true friends to those around us as well as friends with God. We will dive into questions such as: "What makes a good friend?" "What does friendship with God really looks like?" and "What to do when friendships get tough." Find more information online. Cost is $120. Scholarships are available. The registration deadline is Friday, February 10.
10 March - Bible Quiz Meet #3
The year's third Bible quiz meet will feature 30 teams from a dozen churches, competing over materials from Hebrews and 1 Peter. Boise Friends Church (Idaho) is hosting the weekend meet. We'll leave from NFC at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 9, and return by 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 11.
12 April - Bridgetown Night Strike
High school youth from Newberg area churches join together at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, to get a first-hand experience of urban ministry. Bridgetown Ministries serves people who live on the streets of Portland, providing a warm meal, a clothes/blanket/sleeping bags closet, haircuts, foot-washing, and lots of conversations. It's a memorable and safe way to experience urban ministries and to interact with people in a meaningful way. Call me at (503) 538-8381, ext 106, for information on how to get involved. The next scheduled time for work with Bridgetown will be on Thursday, June 28.
13 April 14 - Volleyball Meet
The NWYM co-ed volleyball tournament takes place in Nampa, Idaho, this year. So we're doing a road trip. We'll leave from NFC at 6 a.m. on Friday, April 13, and return by 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. Practices start up on Friday, March 16, and any interested high school student is welcome to join us. No volleyball-playing-skill necessary. We'll field both competitive and non-competitive teams. Cost is $30. Scholarships are available. Contact Eric for more information.
Youth Group
High school youth group meets each Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Youth House. Middle school youth group meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Youth House.
Bible Quizzing
Bible quiz practices take place each Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Youth House. We're studying the New Testament books of Hebrews, I & II Peter with quiz meets at Boise (March 10), and Reedwood (April 21).
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Eric Muhr
Pastor, Youth Ministries
E-mail Eric
503.538.8381
Youth Blog: Click here
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