Dear Parents
This week Union Adventist University is hosting Basketball Tournament. Thanks to the influx of students there will be a special Sabbath school offered for all high schoolers in the Sanctuary of the church. I’m looking forward to all this worship experience. I appreciate your teen’s flexibility and understanding, and I’m excited for the special things Union is preparing.
In the meantime, please know that I am praying for all of you and hope you are having a blessed week. I am really looking forward to continuing our study about the blessing of hell next week—it has been such a meaningful journey so far, and I can’t wait to dive even deeper together.
In the meantime, please know that I am praying for all of you and hope you are having a blessed week. I am really looking forward to continuing our study about the blessing of hell next week—it has been such a meaningful journey so far, and I can’t wait to dive even deeper together.
Connection Points
To spark conversations about this important topic, sit down with your teenager and read Philippians 2:1-4 and go through these questions together:
• What does it mean to “do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit”? How does this challenge our natural tendencies in competitive situations?
• How does focusing on unity and selflessness instead of competition help reflect Christ’s character to the world?
• Why do you think humility is such a key part of working together instead of competing? How does Jesus model this kind of humility in His life?
• Are there any areas in your life where you struggle with competition or comparison? How does this passage encourage a different approach?
Have a great time exploring these topics. Thanks for your prayers and support!
• What does it mean to “do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit”? How does this challenge our natural tendencies in competitive situations?
• How does focusing on unity and selflessness instead of competition help reflect Christ’s character to the world?
• Why do you think humility is such a key part of working together instead of competing? How does Jesus model this kind of humility in His life?
• Are there any areas in your life where you struggle with competition or comparison? How does this passage encourage a different approach?
Have a great time exploring these topics. Thanks for your prayers and support!
Announcements
Refocus - This week Refocus will be a night of Arts and Crafts and nothing says DIY like "Curry" which is what we're having for dinner as well. See your teen from 6:30-8pm next Wednesday.
Vespers - March 6 is our next vespers. This is our Music Vespers where we spend the night singing praises to God. We do this as we want to open ourselves up to the Holy Spirit and respond in spiritual hymn and song. There will be food, but not a traditional message. Instead we want to just sing and let our hearts be alight with praise.
Bible Study Small Group - Almost every Friday night Mic and Tori host a small group Bible study in their home from 7:15-9:00pm. This is a time for your teen to be able to ask questions about life, eternity, God, or really anything. We open up the Bible and dive in discovering what it means for us and our faith journey. This is one of the best things we do.
Our Home Address:
130 Winfield Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68512
Vespers - March 6 is our next vespers. This is our Music Vespers where we spend the night singing praises to God. We do this as we want to open ourselves up to the Holy Spirit and respond in spiritual hymn and song. There will be food, but not a traditional message. Instead we want to just sing and let our hearts be alight with praise.
Bible Study Small Group - Almost every Friday night Mic and Tori host a small group Bible study in their home from 7:15-9:00pm. This is a time for your teen to be able to ask questions about life, eternity, God, or really anything. We open up the Bible and dive in discovering what it means for us and our faith journey. This is one of the best things we do.
Our Home Address:
130 Winfield Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68512