Learning about Simon the Sorcerer

First we listened to our guest speaker talk about her life changing event that turned her to Christ. It is amazing to hear some of the sad and horrible things that people can go through - but in the end it is turned to good. As our guest said "I had a choice to make, be angry forever or turn to God and change my life".  This is a good lesson for us all, as we get mad, frustrated or angry. We can choose how to let life control us...or we can let God control it.

After our speaker, Kyle taught a lesson on Simon the Sorcerer and played some Jeopardy to see how much they learned.

Amazing Race Fun!

We combined with Sonseekers to have fun night of Amazing Race. From tossing eggs, shooting hoops and making cider there was much fun to be had. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Don't forget to start bringing in donations for Operation Christmas Child. Sign up HERE.

Hannah - Prayer

We played a quiz game to learn more about Hannah and prayer last night. The kids had a great time racing to the buzzer in hopes to beat the other teams. Hannah's story is a great one to remind us that prayer is important, necessary, and God wants us to do it.  He may not answer the prayers the way we want, but he hears them all.

Our guest speaker told of a story that happened when he was 14 years old that changed his life. The kids were able to hear about a tragic accident that thankfully had a good ending. When tragedy happens it can shape us for years to come. It can place us in a position to be thankful for each day, and remind us that God's plan for our life may look different than we think.

Coming up...

Crossroads will be helping to facilitate the collection of donations and packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Jamestown Reformed Church this year. We hope that your child can help with a donation or two. To sign up for donations use this SITE. 

Next Sunday (10/21) our Youth group will be doing a fun activity called "Amazing Race" be sure your child is dressed for outdoor weather. They must have a student registration on file to participate. Please complete one HERE.

Jonah - Retelling the Story We Know in a New Way

Watching students retell the familiar story of Jonah in skits was extremely fun, and funny. Although, it is a familiar story the kids had to think a bit deeper about what was really happening.  Was the fish a place similar to "time out" where Jonah could reflect on his choices? Or was Jonah just lucky that fish came along and saved him from drowning? I think both maybe correct, and it's a nice reminder that even when we make bad choices God will give us grace to scoop us up and help us think about our mistakes. Enjoy the pictures below of the kids doing skits and discussing the story in small group time.  Be watching for information on an upcoming Service Project.

Fruit Salad!!

Following God's Plan

It's not always easy following a plan that we don't fully understand.  We looked at the life of King Saul and then King David. Neither man had planned to be king, but how you handle yourself in a situation makes all the difference.

We will be looking at people's stories this year and how they can their faith walk. Soon we will welcome guests to speak into how their lives maybe took a twist they didn't understand at the time, but now see the whole picture.

Our verse this year is from James. Here is a nice cartoon that illustrates the verse well.

Check out the snack Sign up and fill out the student registration if you haven't already.

Here are a few pictures from Sunday.