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This singer literally gets painted into a new creation right on stage.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Revo Battle 2009
Paintball fun!
June 10th
25.50 for 500 rounds of paint, gun, mask, and everything you will need!
Download the wavier here!
15 up 15 down!
We started reading through the New Testament as a group. Everybody should finish the first 15 chapters of Matthew by the next Revo(5/27). You can start here or pull your Bible out!
Our goal is five chapters a week!
When: June 3rd
What: Putt-N-Strut Green Jacket Master!
Where: The Gym building! We start upstairs!
Who: Everybody!
Bring a putter and a a golf ball! If you don't have any putt-putt supplies, no worries; We can loan you ours. Snow cones provided!
Last years champion: Lauren Ottwell, will she defend her title? Or will we see a new champion unfold?
Thanks Small Group Leaders!!!!
Kirsty Briscoe
Andrew Hackler
Hank Kiser
Kim Sherwin
Hillary Evans
Clay Pickle
All did a fantastic job leading our different small groups that met throughout the year. It was a sad Revo last night when we had to say goodbye to our groups! Now it is time for a packed summer full of opportunities to serve, fellowship, and did I say serve?
Andrew Hackler
Hank Kiser
Kim Sherwin
Hillary Evans
Clay Pickle
All did a fantastic job leading our different small groups that met throughout the year. It was a sad Revo last night when we had to say goodbye to our groups! Now it is time for a packed summer full of opportunities to serve, fellowship, and did I say serve?
Concert of Prayer
Please join us on our last official Revo of the school year! We will finish up our Decide series with a good ole' fashion concert of prayer. What would be a better way to close out the year?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Discussion topic for the tonight's Revo!
BIG IDEA: We choose steps, not destinations. We cannot choose a destination without carefully choosing our steps. Every choice we make is a step towards either a destination we want or one we don’t want. The decisions we make today will determine where we end up and who we become in the future. Life and death are set before us. Choose to take steps toward life.
Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are part of the world we live in. At some point in life, everyone will have to make choices related to these substances. When it comes to making choices about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, we can make decisions that lead to death or decisions that lead to life.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
We started reading through the New Testament as a group. Everybody should finish the first ten chapters of Matthew by the next Revo(5/20). You can start here or pull your Bible out!
Our goal is five chapters a week!
Six Steps to Understanding the Bible
We have started the Journey and this should help you!
You can understand the Bible! You do not need a graduate degree in Biblical studies. All you need to be able to do is read. Sadly, many people feel unqualified or ill-equipped to read and interpret the Bible for themselves. Consequently, they miss out on understanding the promises God wants them to rest in knowing. Here are 6 easy steps for you to follow . . .
1) DETERMINE THE CONTEXT
In order to understand the meaning of a particular passage in Scripture, it is essential that you first determine its context. Each passage has a historical, cultural, literary and theological context. Try to read every verse in context of each paragraph, each paragraph in context of each chapter, each chapter in context of each book and each book in context with the rest of Scripture. (Apart from what the text says, additional resources to help you do this are listed in step 4).
2) GATHER THE CLUES
Because "all Scripture is inspired by God" (2 Timothy 3:16), no word or thought is insignificant. Each word needs to be examined carefully. Each passage is filled with "clues" (key words, people, contrasts, locations, etc.) that unlock its meaning. Thus, the same skills that are required of a good detective are also necessary for understanding the Bible. Like a good detective, you must ask a lot of questions. Try asking questions beginning with the words: Who, What, When, Where, How and Why? For example, you might ask, "To whom is Jesus speaking?" and "How did they respond?" Or, "When did this event take place?" and "Why is it significant?" The number of questions you might ask are endless.
Based upon what you have discovered, you may summarize your thoughts by answering the following two questions:
What is the main idea (subject) of the passage?
What is said about the main idea (subject) of the passage?
Make sure that your answers to these questions are not too general (broad) that they fail to deal with the specifics of the text, nor too specific (narrow) that they fail to consider the whole. Once you have identified the main idea (subject), write down everything the passage says about it. (This also serves as an excellent way to outline the text).
3) COMPARE AND CONTRAST SCRIPTURE
The best interpreter of Scripture is Scripture. Thus, one of the best ways to understand the meaning of a passage is to compare and contrast it with other passages. Often, the same ideas in one passage are repeated or restated more clearly in other parts of the Bible. One way to do this is to use a concordance. A concordance is a tool that lists all the words used in the Bible, gives the reference for where they appear and the surrounding context. Concordances are found in the back of many study Bibles and on many websites such as biblegateway.org.
4) CONSULT OTHER SOURCES
After having studied the passage for yourself, it is helpful to see what other people have discovered about the text. Fortunately, there are hundreds of reference books that can help you. Some of the more popular books that will help you include a concordance, Bible dictionary, Bible encyclopedia, Bible handbook, Bible atlas, a commentary and a good word study book. Some helpful websites that will enhance your study are netbible.org, soniclight.com and biblegateway.org. If you are looking for just one complete resource, we highly recommend the NET Bible for its clarity, study notes and aids. (You can purchase the NET Bible or refer to it for free at netbible.org).
5) DRAW YOUR CONCLUSION
Once you have exhausted all your investigative efforts, it is time to draw your conclusion. To do so, try answering the question, "In one sentence, what is the universal principle this passage is teaching?
6) COMMIT TO TAKE ACTION
Is there an example for me to follow?
• Is there a sin for me to avoid?
• Is there a promise for me to claim?
• Is there a prayer to repeat?
• Is there a command to obey?
• Is there a condition to meet?
• Is there a verse to memorize?
• Is there a doctrine taught that I need to better understand?
• Is there a challenge to face?
You can understand the Bible! You do not need a graduate degree in Biblical studies. All you need to be able to do is read. Sadly, many people feel unqualified or ill-equipped to read and interpret the Bible for themselves. Consequently, they miss out on understanding the promises God wants them to rest in knowing. Here are 6 easy steps for you to follow . . .
1) DETERMINE THE CONTEXT
In order to understand the meaning of a particular passage in Scripture, it is essential that you first determine its context. Each passage has a historical, cultural, literary and theological context. Try to read every verse in context of each paragraph, each paragraph in context of each chapter, each chapter in context of each book and each book in context with the rest of Scripture. (Apart from what the text says, additional resources to help you do this are listed in step 4).
2) GATHER THE CLUES
Because "all Scripture is inspired by God" (2 Timothy 3:16), no word or thought is insignificant. Each word needs to be examined carefully. Each passage is filled with "clues" (key words, people, contrasts, locations, etc.) that unlock its meaning. Thus, the same skills that are required of a good detective are also necessary for understanding the Bible. Like a good detective, you must ask a lot of questions. Try asking questions beginning with the words: Who, What, When, Where, How and Why? For example, you might ask, "To whom is Jesus speaking?" and "How did they respond?" Or, "When did this event take place?" and "Why is it significant?" The number of questions you might ask are endless.
Based upon what you have discovered, you may summarize your thoughts by answering the following two questions:
What is the main idea (subject) of the passage?
What is said about the main idea (subject) of the passage?
Make sure that your answers to these questions are not too general (broad) that they fail to deal with the specifics of the text, nor too specific (narrow) that they fail to consider the whole. Once you have identified the main idea (subject), write down everything the passage says about it. (This also serves as an excellent way to outline the text).
3) COMPARE AND CONTRAST SCRIPTURE
The best interpreter of Scripture is Scripture. Thus, one of the best ways to understand the meaning of a passage is to compare and contrast it with other passages. Often, the same ideas in one passage are repeated or restated more clearly in other parts of the Bible. One way to do this is to use a concordance. A concordance is a tool that lists all the words used in the Bible, gives the reference for where they appear and the surrounding context. Concordances are found in the back of many study Bibles and on many websites such as biblegateway.org.
4) CONSULT OTHER SOURCES
After having studied the passage for yourself, it is helpful to see what other people have discovered about the text. Fortunately, there are hundreds of reference books that can help you. Some of the more popular books that will help you include a concordance, Bible dictionary, Bible encyclopedia, Bible handbook, Bible atlas, a commentary and a good word study book. Some helpful websites that will enhance your study are netbible.org, soniclight.com and biblegateway.org. If you are looking for just one complete resource, we highly recommend the NET Bible for its clarity, study notes and aids. (You can purchase the NET Bible or refer to it for free at netbible.org).
5) DRAW YOUR CONCLUSION
Once you have exhausted all your investigative efforts, it is time to draw your conclusion. To do so, try answering the question, "In one sentence, what is the universal principle this passage is teaching?
6) COMMIT TO TAKE ACTION
Is there an example for me to follow?
• Is there a sin for me to avoid?
• Is there a promise for me to claim?
• Is there a prayer to repeat?
• Is there a command to obey?
• Is there a condition to meet?
• Is there a verse to memorize?
• Is there a doctrine taught that I need to better understand?
• Is there a challenge to face?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Revo Decide!
Tonight we start a new series! -> Decide.
After wrapping up the Salt and Light series we will close Revo out with this two week session! Bring a Bible and a friend! We only have three Revo's left before school is out! Please take advantage of them all!
Fun Raiser!
May 31st @ Noon we will host a mission lunch in hopes of raising $2000 for our summer missions.
We will be serving the food so make sure you come work to raise money for your mission trips this summer! You will need to stay for the entire event to get credit for the funds!
We will be serving the food so make sure you come work to raise money for your mission trips this summer! You will need to stay for the entire event to get credit for the funds!
Puerto Rico Parent Meeting!
May 17th @ 4:30p.m. we will be having a mandatory meeting. Will discuss everything you will need to know about the prep for the trip. Please bring a parent and insurance info! After the meeting we will have an ice cream party!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
VBS Workers
Vacation Bible School is June 22nd - 26th. We need snow cone makers, teachers, rec team members, and helpers. Any student 7th grade and up can serve in some way. Please email Wes
(WesBrisco@yahoo.com)to help out! Also let me know where you would prefer to work.
You can buy this shirt for $10 so bring some money and join the team.
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