A little over a month ago Velocity transitioned out of our old room (E200) into a new room down the hall (E205). We’ve had a blast transitioning into such great new space. Here are just a few pictures of what we’ve been up to on Sunday mornings over the last month or so in E205.
Our theme this summer is On Location. Each week we’re taking a look at different locations from around the world to see what God may want to teach us.
This week Ben spoke about lessons from the Eiffel Tower. If we want to build something great with our lives we need to make sure we have the strong connections that come from great friendships. Jesus gave us some valuable instructions about choosing friends in John 15:10-17. We need to look for friends who are 1) Obedient to God’s Word, 2) Loving and 3) Fruitful.
This week step back and examine the friends that you have and ask yourself if they’re going to help build you up or tear you down. Are they the kind of people you want your life to reflect?
Beyond just thinking about the kind of friends other are to you, also consider the kind of friend you’re being to others. Is there someone around you that could use your help as a good friend?
This weekend in Velocity we concluded our series called eMotion. Each week we’ve been discussing how we can move from one negative emotion toward a more positive one.
This week we talked about how we can move from Jealousy to Contentment. We live in a society that pushes us to want more and need more all of the time. Being content goes against everything society tells us. But in Philippians 4:11-13 Paul tells us that with God’s help we can learn to be content in every situation. We can do that because we know that God has a plan for us (Jeremiah 29:11-14) and he wants to give us good things (James 1:17).
We watched a video about a father whose son really wanted a little ball from a mall kiosk. But the father had something so much better in store for his son, if only he would trust him. This week, “when you find yourself standing at the kiosk, asking, ‘Why can’t I have what I want?’ may you believe that God is good, and that across the street he has something better.”
This weekend in Velocity we started a new series called eMotion. Each week we’ll be discussing how we can move from one negative emotion toward a more positive one. This week we discussed moving from despair to joy.
Just like the fishermen at Pikes Peak Fish Market, everyday we wake up we have the opportunity to choose joy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16 we are even commanded to “Be joyful always.” That can be hard when trials (James 1:2-3) but unlike happiness, joy isn’t based on what happens around us but the fact that Christ is with us.
To live each day with joy we need to choose our attitude (let our attitude follow our actions) and dwell on things we’re thankful for rather than the things that discourage us.
Parents – This week we encouraged students to find a few minutes each morning to begin the day by focusing on things they’re thankful for or things they’re looking forward to that day. Consider taking the challenge as a family. At breakfast each morning have everyone share something they’re looking forward to that day and something they’re thankful for.
Our theme this summer is On Location. On Sunday mornings (beginning June 20th) we’re going to be highlighting different moments with God from around the world. As a part of it, we’re doing a fun little activity called Flat Sandel. We’re encouraging everyone to get pictures with Flat Sandel in the most fun, creative, exciting places you can. Get photos of Flat Sandel with you “On Location”
Pick up a copy in our Jr. High room or download one of the above links. Feel free to cut it out, color it in or decorate it and take it with you. Then make sure you take pictures with him wherever you go and either bring in your pictures for us to display or email us a copy of the picture at ChrisS@wschurch.org.
This weekend in Velocity we wrapped up our series on relationships called My Peeps.
Our lesson, Peeps in Love, talked about dating relationships in Jr. High. We all want to be loved and needed. However, only when we first find our love in God can we have incredible dating (and marriage) relationships. We looked at what true love really is (1 Corinthians 13:1-7) and talked about the benefit of just having great friends right now so we can keep our focus on serving and loving God (1 Corinthians 7:32-34).
To wrap up, we challenged students to make a list of qualities they hope to find in the person they eventually marry. We encouraged everyone to pray for that person but then we turned the tables. Instead of just hoping to run into the perfect person one day, the best thing we can do right now is begin becoming like the person we hope to marry one day. For example, if you want to marry a loving, funny, compassionate, kind person, you should work to become that kind of person yourself.
Parents – Dating can sometimes be a touchy subject with kids but sometime this week consider reading through 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 (or possibly Galatians 5:23-24) and talk to your student about what kind of person they hope to marry one day. Ask them what they hope that person is doing now to become a great future spouse and then ask what they can do to begin becoming great themselves. To jump into the topic of marriage, you might have some cake while you talk and use that transition to a discussion about weddings and marriage.
This weekend in Velocity we continued our series on relationships called My Peeps.
Our lesson entitled, My Parental Peeps, looked at 1 Samuel 20:24-34 and the story of Jonathan testing his father Saul about his plan to kill David. Just as Saul threw a spear at his son and burst their “trust balloon”, sometimes we pick up our own spears (lies, deceit, disobedience, etc) and destroy the trust that has been built up with parents. Instead, if we want a great relationship with our parents we need to learn to give and receive trust.
As a family this week, read over Ephesians 6:1-4 together. Then, to help build up trust, come up with some things you can commit to for each other (empty the dishwasher, talk over dinner together, do your homework first, etc). Then make sure that you follow through and earn the trust you’ve been given.
We also had students write anonymous notes to their parents so be on the look out for some of their thoughts soon.
This weekend in Velocity we began a new series on relationships called My Peeps.
Our lesson entitled, Chillin with My Peeps, looked at 1 Samuel 20:1-4 and the story of David and Jonathan. We talked about how we build friendships that go beyond the surface level to become relationships that last a lifetime. To build deeper friendships we’ve got to find people we can build trust with whether it is people at school, in our neighborhood or in a small group at church. Ultimately, we all need friends who will speak truth to us even when it is hard, just like David did to Jonathan.
If you’ve had trouble finding friends who will be there for you no matter what and challenge you in your relationship with God, consider being a part of one of our V-Groups new students are always welcome so meet us in the gym THIS WEDNESDAY from 6:30-8PM.
This weekend in Velocity we concluded our series called An Incredible Journey focusing on the life of Abraham.
This week we looked at Genesis 22:1-14 and he story of Abraham and Isaac. Abraham showed us what life fully committed to God looks like. He was prepared to give EVERYTHING to God, even his only son. He lived his life with arms wide open rather than clinging to the things he valued most. He gave it all to God.
Sometime this week, talk as a family about the things you value most. Ask yourself the question, “Is there anything that I wouldn’t be willing to give up if God asked me to?” It can be a hard question but it often helps us see if we’re really putting God first in everything.
This weekend in Velocity we continued our called An Incredible Journey focusing on the life of Abraham.
This week we looked at Genesis 15:1-21 and learned that God always keeps His promises. We looked at the incredible lengths God went through to reassure Abraham that he would keep His promises to him. Then we quickly looked at five promises God has made to us that we can depend on today.
This week, ask your student how they can depend on God to keep his promises (this week’s focus) and step out and trust God (last week’s focus) this week. If they said they had an idea of how they could step out in faith last week, follow up and see what happened.
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