Bedtime Songs

Bedtime songs to the next level. Britain's got talent 2011.

Grace - The Skit Guys

Sunday is Here - Christ the Lord is Risen Today!

Easter

Easter schedule this weekend at Christ Community Church, Simpsonville, SC
8:30AM Early Service - "Living in the Light of the Resurrection"
9:30AM Easter Brunch
11:00AM Late Service - "Living in the Light of the Resurrection"
Come celebrate with us:
He is Risen Indeed
O Death, where is thy sting?
O Grave, where is thy victory

Vacation Bible School

Just put together web site for our VBS at Christ Community Church. Love doing VBS, so much fun hanging out with the kids, sharing the gospel with them, watching them get it and seeing CCYouth step up and serve our church. Check out Home Town Nazareth.

Parents/Student Meeting

Parents Meeting April 17, 2011
Communication
1. Email – jim@christcommunitychurchonline.org, weekly email will be sent
2. Texting – If you want to be a part of mass texting let JP know.
3. Website- www.ccyouth.org or www.christcommunitychurchonline.org
4. Facebook – Jim Perry
5. Blog - http://jperry5777.blogspot.com/
6. Cell phone
7. Twitter – jperry5777
Major summer dates or trips
1. Vacation Bible School – June 13-17
2. Week of Hope – (possible dates) 7/17-7/22 Cost $350.00 Deposit $150.00 5/1/2011
3. Beach Trip – 9/2-9/5/2011 Cost $177.57
Other summer activities
1. Lake Days
2. Amusement Park
3. Freedom Weekend
4. Discovery Island
5. Drive Ball Game
6. Camping
7. Swim Party
Other items discussed
1. Summer schedule for middle school youth
2. Summer schedule for e3
3. E3 parents night every six weeks or so (need to hear from parents – interest yes or no).
4. Volunteers – Mr. and Mrs. Howe have joined CCyouth team. If you are interested in being a part of CCyouth team please see JP.
5. Concerns – If you have any questions or concerns regarding CCyouth – see JP.
Let’s eat
1. Hot Dogs
2. Chips
3. Ice Cream (YEAH!)

The Law and Prophets

We’re continuing e3 a series examining the Law and the Prophets, and this week we learned the Ten Commandments were given as a standard to expose our sin. While God exposed our sin with the Law, God provided a way to give us right standing through Jesus’ sacrifice. Because this is a free gift, we no longer have to play the comparison game; there is no need to compare who is best at keeping the Law.



Each week, we encourage you to spend time with your student talking about what was discussed at e3. Here are some suggested questions that could help guide your conversation:

What are the benefits of having rules?
Does God see some sins as worse than others? Why or why not?
What are some of the best ways we can talk about Jesus’ sacrifice with others?


As always, thanks for your ongoing investment in your teenager’s life. It makes a difference! Have a great week!



We also want to remind you about the upcoming parents meeting Sunday April 17, 2011 at 6PM. We hope you will be able to attend. We plan to discuss the plans for this summer, an opportunity to serve at a "Week of Hope", comunication and we will answer any questions you may have. We will serve hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks.

My Favorite saying

I cannot let other people set my agenda if it weakens my ministry to students!

Quotes

Kids go where there is excitement. They stay where there is love.
~ Zig Ziglar

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.
~ Jim Valvano

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Law and the Prophets

This week we started a new a new series at e3 focused on the Old Testament Law and the Prophets. Our memory verse from this week’s lesson (Proverbs 1:7) reminds us that knowledge begins with fear (awe, respect, reverence) for the Lord. God’s audible delivery of the Ten Commandments to the Israelites included a reminder of how they had been freed from slavery. From Exodus 20, our teenagers discussed the importance of several priorities: being in constant awe of God (vs. 2, 20), giving God top spot in our lives (vs. 3-11), treating others with love and respect (vs. 12-17), and keeping our motives pure (v. 17).


During the next few days, consider asking your teenager some of these questions:

When have we seen God at work in our family? (Consider building an “altar of remembrance” to help honor the times you saw God at work in your family.)
On a scale of 1-10, how do you think we do as a family in putting God first? Why?
What are some things we can do together to show love and respect for neighbors?

We will be having a parents/teens meeting Sunday April 17 at 6PM to discuss the summer. We will send out more information on Monday regarding this meeting.

Thanks for your prayers for CCYouth and if I can pray for you or your family in anyway please let me know.

SOUL SURFER In Theaters Everywhere
April 8
SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, inspiring millions worldwide through the love of her family, her sheer determination, and her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.

The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. SOUL SURFER arrives in theaters April 8 ... get back on the board!

Watch a Scene from SOUL SURFER
As she recuperates in the hospital following a shark attack that took her arm, Bethany Hamilton wakes up during the night to find her dad Tom reading his Bible in her room. In this scene from SOUL SURFER, Tom (played by Dennis Quaid) reassures Bethany (AnnaSophia Robb) that she "can do all things through Him who strengthens" her (Philippians 4:13, NASB).