Here are a couple of the transitions that are going to be taking place.

ADULT LEADERS. Bruce, Angel and Justin Noland have been leading the charge as adult leaders of the Student Ministry, and I believe they have been doing a great job and have my full support. They love your kids more than I can express. In order to help support their ministry and bring some new creativity and excitement, I will also be helping out on Wednesday nights with the Student Ministry. In fact, I was there this past week and had a BLAST! I’m looking forward to getting to know the next generation of Center Pointe Students.

SCHEDULE. Over the past months the normal schedule for our Wednesday night meetings have been alternating between youth group format, small group format and service projects. In order to build momentum and make the most of the gifts of our leaders, beginning this month, the schedule will be Youth Group on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays and a Service Project on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

OUR PROMISES TO YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS. For the rest of this year we want to focus on 3 specific things:

1. We want to 7-8pm on Wednesday nights to be the most fun night of the week of students. We promise to do everything in our power to create an exciting, inviting atmosphere during our meetings.
2. We want to create an environment that is safe for students to ask questions and to learn.
3. We want to challenge students to take the next step in their spiritual journey, not just learn more Bible stuff.

COMMUNICATION. Our plan is for this to be the beginning of on going communication with you so you can know ahead of time what our Student Ministry is up to.

WHAT YOU CAN DO. We promise to do everything we can build up the momentum of Student Ministries, but there’s some ways you can play a part too.

• Encourage your students to come. If you have students that are between 6th and 12th grade, help them make Center Pointe Student Ministry a priority during their week.
• Feed the animals. If you could help provide a snack during our Wednesday gathering, reply to this email and let me know. Snacks could include: chips and dip/salsa, brownies, soda, ice cream, cake, pizza, fried chicken, Taco Bell, etc…
• Buy a van. I’m not kidding! We will be planning events that happens “off campus” and we’ll need drivers for these events. If you’re in the market for a car, think about buying a van so you can help serve the Student Ministries. Trust me the drivers have just as much fun as the passengers (eg. The Great Turkey Chase).
• Talk to us. If you ever have any questions or concerns about Student Ministries, PLEASE talk to us! We want to be partners is seeing your kids grow spiritually and vibrantly in the life of Jesus!

Thanks for taking the time to read this. See you students on Wednesday!

Josh Franks and the Center Pointe Student Ministry adults leaders

Now you have more times to invite your friends and form teams!

The Great Turkey Chase has been moved to December 4th.

Center Pointe students does 4 kinds of gatherings in a month.

First week of the month – Youth Group. Games, fun and Bible study lead by the Student Leaders – teens like you!

Second week of the month – Discipleship QUADS.  These small groups are designed to help you learn more about your relationship with God.

Third week of the month – Youth Group. Games, fun and Bible study lead by the Student Leaders – teens like you!

Fourth week of the month – Service QUADS.  Small groups that go around Centerburg and serve people.

Sunday Worship Gathering.  10:00am at Center Pointe Church the students gather to worship Jesus with the other adults at Center Pointe!

Have questions?  Email here!

The ministry to teens at Center Pointe has been good since it started in the fall of 2009.  There have been many who have attended bible study on Sunday and Wednesday nights.  The Bible was taught, friendships were strengthened, and faith was deepened.  Yet, God has been at work in the Wednesday Bible study the most.  There were students engaged in ministry on Wednesday night and so it was decided to join God where he was working on Wednesday night to bring support and encouragement to the teens gathered there.

We have thought and prayed about these changes.  Students were considered and consulted and as a result a REfocesed Center Pointe Students was launched on May 5th.  Here is the new schedule for students and what will be happening on each of these nights.

The second and fourth Wednesdays of the month is Youth Group.  This night is led by students from the games to the bible study this night is for students and by students.

The first Wednesday of the month are Quads.  These are small groups comprised of 4 students and an adult leader. This night is devoted to learning more about Jesus.

The third Wednesday are Quads as well but these weeks are geared toward serving the community of Centerburg in small ways.

We are hoping that by bringing a little more support and structure to Wednesday night as well as giving some training to student leaders, we will make a vibrant ministry to students in Centerburg.

If you are a teen in 6th – 12th grade we invite you to join us and bring a friend with you!

Students in 7th – 12th grade – Please EAT PIZZA with Clint after the worship gathering THIS Sunday Feb 21, 2010. Bring some $$ to cover the cost and get your grub on! Please feel free to invite your Facebook friends to hang out with us as well!  See you there!

Superbowl Party!

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SuperBowl party for Center Pointe Students (Jr + Sr High). EVERYONE bring a snack to share!

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

What do you do when there is no school on Monday? Party on Sunday!

Movie & Game Night at the Demorest’s home. Click here for directions.

This Sunday, January 17th, 6-8pm. Pizza, movies, Wii.

Sunday at 6:00 pm

This is for student ministry info.