Jesus & Forgiveness: Lesson 1

Dear Parents,

Hello! To remind you, we’ve just embarked on a four-week journey to discover what Jesus had to say about forgiveness. This week’s lesson was a really awesome time of fellowship and learning. I hope your child enjoyed it.

This week, the lesson was entitled “Forgiveness Starts With Jesus,” and it focused on helping students understand that the forgiveness we are to extend to others comes from the forgiveness that originates in Christ. We challenged students to be more aware of how they see the concept of forgiveness at work in their lives.

We looked at the following Scripture passages:

• Mark 2:1-12 
• Matthew 1:21 
• Luke 23:34 

You’ll enjoy reading these great scriptures and seeing how forgiveness truly does start with Jesus.


Next Steps...

During the next week as you have time to talk with your teen, consider asking the following questions:

• What was the one thing that you remember from your Bible study time. Why did it stand out to you like it did?

• Consider telling your child a story about a time when you had to choose to forgive someone even though it was a difficult decision/process. 

• Ask if your teenager is struggling with someone in his or her life that they need to extend forgiveness to. Ask if there is anything you can do to help them work through it. 

Thank you for all you do. If you have any questions about anything, please don’t hesitate to call me.


REMINDERS

BEACH CAMP 2016 – ALL paperwork and balance is due by next Sunday, June 19th.

Wed, June 29 – “HSM FUEL” Night / Theme: “Anarchy”
This is a special activity and worship night in the HSM Room from 6:30-8pm that you and a friend don’t want to miss. It’s going to be a total blast and led by the interns and staff. The more the merrier (and better)!

Wed, July 6 – we will be taking MSM and HSM to HAWAIIAN FALLS in Mansfield for Parker County Youth Group Day. We will leave North Side at Noon and return by 8pm. Cost for students is $20 (includes unlimited soft drinks) but if you would like to go as a chaperone we will cover your cost – first (5) to respond.


In Christ,
Jim & Eric

Jesus & Tough Times: Lesson 3

Dear Parents,

 We are now in week three of our series called, “Jesus and the Tough Times.” We are spending our time really talking about where the Lord is when things go wrong. Tonight we looked at how to trust that God is our comfort and peace in the hard times. Thank you for allowing your teenager to join us.

This week, the lesson was entitled “Comfort in the Tough Times ” and it focused on helping students learn that God gives us rest and peace beyond anything the world offers in the hard times.

We looked at the following Scripture passages: 

• John 14:25-27 
• John 16:33 
• Matthew 11:28-30 

All of these verses explain the way Jesus talks about being our peace and comfort.


Next Steps...
During the next week as you have time to talk with your child, consider asking the following questions:

• Do you believe God truly wants to comfort us when things are hard? 

• How can we rely on the Lord as our peace during tough times? 

• What does it mean to take up God’s “yoke” which is easy and light, so He can carry our burdens? 

Thank you for all you do. If you have any questions about anything, please don’t hesitate to call me.


REMINDERS
MUNCHDAYS > Begin Monday, June 6th 

If you need a ride meet us by 11:30am @ HSM Room and we’ll cruise on over to the Whataburger on S. Main for lunch. Following this we’ll head back to the church for a separate guys/girls bible studies. We should wrap up by 2pm.

HSM > Rangers vs. Astros Baseball – Wed, June 8th

Invite a friend and join us for $1 hot dog night and a great rivalry. We will load @ 5pm from HSM Room and head to Arlington. Game starts at 705pm. There are 30 tickets available - $20/each, first come-first serve.

BEACH CAMP 2016 DEPOSIT/REGISTRATION DUE 

*We have very few places left for students to attend summer camp so get your $ and registration forms turned in ASAP.