Jesus & Image: Lesson 1

Dear Parents,

Hello! To remind you, we’ve just embarked on a four-week journey to discover how our image relates to our walk with Christ. This week’s lesson was a great time of fellowship and learning. I hope your student enjoyed it.

This week, the lesson was entitled “Image is Everything,” and it focused on helping students understand how our culture is obsessed with creating an image, or a brand, that we project to the world. The problem is, of course, that our image-controlling tendencies get in the way of using our lives to reflect Christ in the world. We looked at how damaging hanging onto a me-focused image can be and instead of projecting a Christ-centered image.

We looked at the following Scripture passages:

•  John 3:27-30
• Mark 8:34-38

You’ll enjoy reading these great scriptures and seeing how important it is to consider how we’re using our lives to bring glory to God.


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

• You talked about the images that people project that won’t last. What are some of the ways you’ve seen people you know demonstrate this? 
• Jesus says that to save your life you must lose it. How is that possible? 
• How have you begun to think about the image you project? Are there some aspects of our image that we try to spin and control without even knowing it?
• What can we as a family do to create an atmosphere where our lives are used to make Jesus known to the world?

We are glad your family is a part of North Side. If you have questions about anything, please don’t hesitate to call us.

-Jim & Eric


UPCOMING THINGS
*HSM Fundraiser – TNT Fireworks stand jobs “INFO Meeting” (Pick one meeting to attend)
-Sun, April 23 or 30 (12:10pm) / HSM Room
-Wed, April 26 (7:45pm) / HSM Room

*Chicago Mission Trip deposit ($100 was due this past Sunday, April 23) / Choir @ 5pm & Training @ 6:15pm (4/30)

*HSM Beach Camp deposit ($100 due this Sunday, April 30) / Friends are welcome!!!

*Ethan Smart Memorial Golf Tourney (May 5) / Deadline is Sun, April 30

*Senior Class 2017 Recognition / Register by Sun, April 30 (DON’T FORGET PICTURES)

Service: Lesson 3

Dear Parents,

This week we completed our three-week series on service. Your teenager has hopefully been challenged to not just do service but to live a life of service. The students have really gone deep into the bible and discussed what it means to live every day in service to others.

This week, the lesson was entitled “Living as a Faithful Servant.” Your teenager learned that, in the Kingdom of God, to be the greatest means to be a servant. He or she was encouraged to think of practical ways to show God’s love to others.

We looked at the following Scripture passages:

• Mark 10:35-45
• Matthew 23:11-12 
• Philippians 2:14-18 
• 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 

I encourage you to read these verses and talk with your teenager about them. 



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


• Why do you think God views those who serve as “the greatest”? Can you think of some examples from the Bible where we see this?

• What surprised you about this week’s lesson?

• How can I be a helpful role model in demonstrating this life of service? What are some ways we as a family can model service more in our lives?

Thank you for supporting our ministry and for choosing to make time to engage your child in his or her spiritual growth.


COMING UP…
*NORTH SIDE EASTER WEEKEND
-April 14 > Passover Experience

-April 15 > Worship Service Options – 5pm or 7pm

-April 16 > Worship Service Options – 9am or 11am

*HSM “SECRET CHURCH” STUDY / APRIL 21This unique annual Bible study featuring David Platt, President of International Mission Board, will be from 6pm-Midnight. The topic: “Scriptural Authority in a Skeptical World”. It should be great!

Service: Lesson 2

Dear Parents,

Hey there! We’ve finished week two of our study on service, and only have one more week to go. I hope that your student has had as much fun as I have had exploring what it means to be a servant.

This week, the lesson was entitled “The Servant Who Suffered.” Your student learned that Jesus was the ultimate example of what a servant should be, and that He modeled the attitudes we should have. We challenged the students to see service as one of the defining marks of their identities as Christ-followers.

We looked at the following Scripture passages:

• Isaiah 53:3-5
• Philippians 2:5-8
• John 13:1-16
• John 15:12-13

I encourage you to read these verses and talk with your student about them. 



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


• Did you realize how much Jesus gave up for us? Describe some of what he gave up in your own words.

• What was something new you learned about Jesus and how He modeled a servant’s heart?

• What is something you can do to follow this example? How can I help you do that?


Thank you for supporting our ministry and for choosing to make time to engage your child in his or her spiritual growth. Look for one another Parent Page from me next week.


COMING UP…
*HSM LOVE PARKER COUNTY PROJECT / APRIL 9This local mission project will require a completed parent permission form and $15 to help offset mission project supplies and special project t-shirt. (Available in HSM Room)

*NORTH SIDE EASTER WEEKEND
-April 14 > Passover Experience

-April 15 > Worship Service Options – 5pm or 7pm

-April 16 > Worship Service Options – 9am or 11am

*HSM “SECRET CHURCH” STUDY / APRIL 21This unique annual Bible study featuring David Platt, President of International Mission Board, will be from 6pm-Midnight. The topic: “Scriptural Authority in a Skeptical World”. It should be great!