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Teaching clip: Nehemiah 9-10
March 7, 2010 - 4:42 pm
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Ever wonder what the middle school students are being taught each Sunday?
Currently we are wrapping up a series in Nehemiah (just like in “big church”), and this weekend learned Nehemiah 9-10, entitled “Remember What Got Us Here.”
Here Chris Nye uses an analogy to describe our need for dependence on Christ:
March 14: Potluck in the Park (postponed, but serve in another way on 3/13)
February 25, 2010 - 1:55 pm
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Join other parents and students for Potluck in the Park on Sunday, March 14th, from 2:30-6:00pm.
UPDATE: We recently received word recently that we must postpone partnering with Potluck in the Park until mid/late April (likely 4/18 or 4/25).
In the meantime, join an all-church serving opportunity on March 13th, Saturday morning (9am-Noon), serving with [...]
Text Ed
February 25, 2010 - 10:00 am
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A helpful tool for parents: Mobile phone maker LG has launched a family of websites [TextEd & DTXTR (dee-text-er, for translating texting lingo] to educate parents on the features and dangers of texting and mobile phone use. Here’s their intro video:
Do you know what your kid is texting and receiving?
(Read the press release from [...]
Parents Night, Feb. 24th
February 14, 2010 - 9:26 am
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We are looking forward to the upcoming quarterly Parents Night, for parents of middle and high schoolers.
Date: Wednesday, February 24th
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Willamette Christian Church Lobby (front entry)
The High School group will meet from 7:00-9:00pm in Phase II, as we do weekly.
No need to RSVP (unless you want to) — just come and bring other parents too.
789 Jam this Friday, Dec. 11th (canceled)
December 9, 2009 - 12:09 pm
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UPDATE: Due to potential inclement weather, the 789JAM this Friday has been canceled.
The next 789 JAM is this Friday, January 22nd from 7:30 – 10:00 (weather permitting). Tell all your friends!
ALL 6th – 9th grade students are welcome – not just those who attend West Linn or Wilsonville schools. DON’T FORGET YOUR SCHOOL ID [...]
Welcome Kenny + Kimberly
September 17, 2009 - 9:49 am
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Kenny Stone officially began as our new Youth Pastor this Monday, and we are deeply enthusiastic about his joining our leadership team. What an awesome team God has brought together to reach this community for Christ.
This Friday night, 9/18 @ 5:30 pm is a Welcome Party for Kenny and Kimberly.
We’ll meet at 3403 Barrington in [...]
Boat Day 9/13
August 31, 2009 - 8:49 pm
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Sunday Sept. 13th is Boat Day for all middle schoolers (6th-8th grades)
An afternoon of boating, tubing, fun on the shore
We’ll hop in cars at 12:40pm on Sunday after the 11am service
Launching spot: Hebb Park or Willamette Park
Arrive back at WCC by 5:00pm
cost: $5 (incl. lunch)
What to bring? Swimsuit (1-piece), towel, sandals, sunscreen
Sign-up here!
Also, there are [...]
Do you know where your teens are on the Web tonight?
August 20, 2009 - 7:34 am
Tags: culture, media, Parents, teens
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Read a recent LA. Times article, “What parents think teens are doing on social networks, and what the teens are actually doing.” Here’s the brief article, followed by some reflection.
Do you know where your teens are on the Web tonight?
Most parents aren’t surprised by the most likely answer: social networks. But they may be unsettled [...]
Hot August happenings
July 28, 2009 - 11:22 am
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August ‘09 is a hot month, with some great ways for kids to get connected.
Sunday the 9th we will be serving at The Table (food ministry), during the 10:45am worship service, and share together the lunch we prepared for those in need (10:45am-1pm). Parents invited to serve with us!
Tuesday, August 11th we are [...]
Wild Waves: the 411 on our 8/11 trip
July 17, 2009 - 7:02 am
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On Tuesday, August 11th we will have a day trip up north to Wild Waves theme park. {Already signed up? See the finalized details.}
Students will be joined by our awesome leaders, and this fun-packed day will be the right time to discuss life issues, hearing the students’ heart.
We’ll leave early in the morning (6:30am), and [...]
