Real Life Student Ministries

Summer Camp

powerhousestudios — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:31:58 +0000

I can’t believe it is already March. 2008 is really flying, isn’t it? As I sit here with Spring Break right around the corner, I am also fully aware that just beyond that lies the 3 months that all kids love for… Summer Break. While it is certainly a busy time in the life of any youth pastor, I look forward to those months. I look forward to them because I know that while the schedule is packed with camps and mission trips and activities, that the end result is your students growing closer to Christ. Summer makes space for relationships, and relationships here model Christ’s love for us and commitment to our growth. Summers are invaluable.

We are excited about our Summer Camp this summer as we move into a new phase of ministry here at River City. This is the first year we will be holding separate camps for the junior high and the high school. We made that decision so that we could create a unique camp experience that will minister more completely to our students and help them encounter Christ right where they are while unpacking the issues that face their specific age group. Real Camp: J-Hi will take place June 16-19 and High School will follow from the 23-27. The cost this year is $195, but you can begin to make installments now in the Youth Center to help spread the cost out. Look for forms in the Youth Center, at the Information Center, and on the web at reallife.org.

It is a privilege to work with your students, and I am excited to see what God has in store for us this summer. Please pray for our team as we lead these students towards new depths in their faith. Also, for a complete event calendar and for some helpful articles on raising teenagers, follow this link to our Parent Link Newsletter. God bless!

Winter Retreat 2008

powerhousestudios — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:42:46 +0000

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Now it’s time to get geared up for Winter Retreat next week, January 2-4. Cost is only $55 and you can still get signed up! Download and fill out the following form. You don’t want to miss it! Enjoy your holiday and we’ll see you at retreat!

Winter Retreat Formswinter-retreat-08.pdf

Upcoming Events

powerhousestudios — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:27:35 +0000

Just wanted to get everybody the information on a couple different events that you won’t want to miss!

First, tomorrow night (Wednesday, December 12th) at 7:00 we’ll be having our Youth Christmas Party! Bring $10 and a friend, and you’ll enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner, as well as tons of games, and amazing prizes (Spurs tickets and much more!). Seriously, don’t miss it. It’ll be a great time. Just be here at 7:00 in the main sanctuary!

Next, we’re only a few weeks away from our Winter Retreat!

Winter Retreat will be at HEB Camp in Leakey, TX again this year and the theme is “Worship Without Pretending”. The dates are January 2nd-4th, and the cost is only $55, so get signed up now in the youth center or contact Aaron to reserve your spot.

Are you truly thankful?

rlsm — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:47:17 +0000

As I prepare for a week packed with pumpkin pie, turkey and more football than you can shake a stick at, I am forced to think about what it really means to be thankful, or at least what things I should really be thankful for. This year, I have a lot.

But as I scan the list of all the usual suspects, I am reminded that it all comes to back to one thing… I am thankful for God. Maybe it sounds cliche, but I don’t know how else to put it… for me, it all comes down to the truth found in James 1:17 (MSG), “Every desirable and beneficial gift comes out of heaven.” As I count my blessings, I over flow with thanks for the One who blesses.

As you sit at home this week celebrating Thanksgiving and enjoying the time off from school, I give you three pieces of Thanksgiving advice… 1)save room for dessert, 2)the smart bet is on the Cowboys, and 3) get alone and really tell God thanks for all the good things you have… maybe start with the pumpkin pie.

The Holidays are coming!

rlsm — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:38:45 +0000

Can’t believe it is already that time of year. 2007 has FLOWN! I wanted to give you guys a heads up on the schedule for the coming weeks here at Real Life Student Ministries:

-November 17: Dinner of Hope- meet here at 9:00a!

- November 21: No Wednesday Night Activities

- December 12: Christmas Party @ River City @ 7p

- December 19 & 26: No Wednesday Night Activities

- January 2-4: Winter Retreat- sign-up in the youth center now!!

I hope you guys are having a great week! See you tonight at church!

Operation Christmas Child

powerhousestudios — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:58:16 +0000

Don’t forget! If your small group is putting together shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, this Sunday the 11th is the deadline to turn them in! So bring your stuff Need ideas?

GIFT IDEAS

TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

Do Not Include:

Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

At Home – Week of 10/7/07

rlsm — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:51:54 +0000

Here’s your study materials for this coming week! Let us know what you feel like God is saying to you through this study! Let’s talk about it!

Jesus, the Teacher – At Home This Week – 9/30/07

powerhousestudios — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:49:26 +0000

Hey Students! Want to go deeper in our study of Jesus? Click here for some additional tools that will help you better understand what we’re studying. There are several different ways to explore, so we encourage you to check these out! Got questions? Call up your small group leader or a friend!

Hope you have a great week!

A Whole New World

rlsm — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:50:27 +0000

So, the website was fun while it lasted, but it was time for a change. Which brings me to this. We have decided to go the way of the blog. There will still be a place for pictures and details on events (by the way, we could use your help with pictures. Feel free to e-mail me or bring me a cd and we will get them posted). The added cool part is that now, you get to take part. You can comment on this weeks lesson, or on anything that you want, which is cool. More give and take. The long and the short of it, I think blogs are cool, so we are giving it a go.

Since I have your attention, I want to take a sec and let you know how excited I am about our “Jesus: unplugged” series on Wednesday nights. It is really cool watching the scripture come to life together. Faith gets exciting when you see it in a new light, and that’s what we hope to do with this series. You need to come and check it out. Seriously… come Wednesdays at 7:00 to hang out. About 7:30 or so, we’ll have some worship, then we’ll laugh together as we get into the word. Bring friends. They’ll like it, or you get your money back.

Last but not least, we have a 5th quarter on September 28. You need to be there. More details to come. I love you guys and look forward to seeing you soon. Let me know how you’re doing!

so far, so good

rlsm — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:32:11 +0000

You can tell by the blurry picture that our departure was early, but all is going extremely well. We just had lunch in Chicago and are waiting to board our flight to Ireland! Keep praying, and we will update soon!! We love you guys!