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Welcome to The Wave, our student newsletter! It consists of many different things from events, to new sermon series, to verses and thoughts of the month, to music. We really hope this newsletter will be an awesome way to keep everyone connected and informed!
Current Teaching Series
Knowing God
This series will be all about KNOWING GOD better. Our desire is to better discover who God is (in all of his characteristics and attributes) so we can better worship Him as our Lord and Savior.
A Call to Action
In this short series we will be discussing what it is to be "called" by God and then what it is to "act " on that call.
Guest Speakers
For two weeks in June.
Upcoming Events
King's Fest (Thursday, July 5th)
Meeting at MST 8:30a.m.
Tickets: $42.95 (this includes park/concert admission)
Turn in $ by Sunday, June 10th
Artists that Will Be There:
Artist Ovation Winner
Jackson Waters
Falling Up
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David Crowder Band
Newsboys
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Summer Dayz
When: Every Wed. from 2-4p.m.
What: Come out and play hoops/flag football and other exciting outdoor sports.
(This is an opportunity to keep connected though the summer and also to invite friends to get involved with Thirst.)
Small Groups Corner
CPR Groups are about resuscitating God back into our hearts.
THE BOYS C.P.R. GROUPS
10-12th GRADE
Tuesdays 6:00-8:30PM at the Clouse's*
(Football from 6-7, Study from 7-8:30)
STUDY: Study of the Book of Matthew
LEADERS: Mike Rodgers, Tony Hoxworth, Ryan Held
EMAIL: MRODGERS24@HOTMAIL.COM
DAD4JESUS@COMCAST.NET
PHONE: 571-438-5634 / 703-851-9425
8-9th GRADE
Monday Nights 7-8:30PM at Rob's Place*
STUDY: Relevant Issues
LEADERS: Stuart McCray, Rob Kinnear
EMAIL: STUART@TSMST.ORG
PHONE: 703-361-3212
6-7th GRADE
Tuesdays 6:30-8PM in the O.C.B.
STUDY: The Art of Decision-Making
LEADERS: Kevin Jeanes, Rick Brock
EMAIL: KEVIN@TSMST.ORG
PHONE: 703-361-3212 / 703-794-9643 |
THE GIRLS C.P.R. GROUPS
10-12th GRADE (A)
Tuesdays 6:30-8PM in the O.C.B. upper room
STUDY: Young Woman's Walk With God
LEADERS: Amanda Hoxworth, Pam Sallada
EMAIL: MOM4JESUS@COMCAST.NET
PHONE: 703-335-2818
10-12th GRADE (B)
Thurs. 6:30-8PM (for directions call leader)
STUDY: "It's not about ME" by Max Lucado
LEADERS: Lauren McCray
EMAIL: LPAM107@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: 703-600-9888
8-9th GRADE
Tuesdays 6:30-8PM in the O.C.B.
STUDY: Making the Most of Your Relationships
LEADERS: Anne McMahon, Diane Killmon
EMAIL: NJAANNE@GMAIL.COM / DCK1758@AOL.COM
PHONE: 703-330-9800 / 703-794-9492
6-7th GRADE
Thurs. 6:30-8PM in the O.C.B. upper room
STUDY: The Power of a Praying Teen
LEADERS: Cynthia Gardner
EMAIL: CYNTHIA.R.GARDNER@VERIZON.NET
PHONE: 703-335-7414 Thursdays
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*For Directions to Either the Clouse's or Rob's Contact the Leader Provided
Devo'Zine of the Month
NOTE: You can also pick up your own hard copy
of this month's Devo'Zine in the Student Office today!
Center Stage
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Jessica Leigh Purdy, 13 ~ Metz Middle School
I attend Metz Middle and I am in the Edge Club (which is after school Christian program). I am in the Battle of the Books (I had to read twenty books and go to competitions regarding the books). Next year I'll be attending Osbourn SH. I look forward to going to Tuesday night dinners and seeing all my friends. I am in the 8-9 girls small group (obviously) and I like everything about it; the stuff we talk about, the girls and the atmosphere there.
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What is your favorite song?
Boston by Augustana.
What time period would you travel back to?
I would not want to travel anywhere else than here because I enjoy what I learn and everything I have. Most people might want to go back when Jesus was still alive but I like staying in this time being proof that people still believe in God.
What is the best movie you've seen lately?
The Lord of Rings: The Return of the King
If you could appear on a TV show, which would it be? Iron Chef. Why?
I love that show, it is so fun to watch. Again, why? I love cooking. Cooking is my passion.
If you could be famous for something, what would it be?
I would write a prize winning book. It would be one of those suspense thrillers. I love those.
Next Month We'll Check Out: Nik Biedermann
Fighter Verse of the Month
(We want to share our conviction with you guys on scripture memorization. We actually have four convictions that we hope you will share with us on this subject: The life of faith is a fight of faith, and we must all be well-armed for this fight. The Word of God is an indispensable weapon for those (you all who have proclaimed Christ as your savior) engaged in this battle. The "battle" is becoming increasingly fierce while many Christians are unskilled in using this weapon effectively. Committing the Word of God to memory makes this powerful weapon readily available and provides us with an ever-present counselor and protector from the enemy of our souls. Each month we give you a piece of scripture and we truly hope that you will start to take that month and meditate on this single piece of scripture and learn it, memorize it and place it deep with in you to sustain you in this battle. 2 Cor. 10:3-4, 1 Tim 1:18c, 1 Peter 3:15b, 2 Tim 3:16-17)
Addicting Game of the Month
Yeti: M&M's Stacker
Email in your high score into thirst@tsmst.org. Top three high scores will be posted on next month's Wave.
Can you beat Stuart's high score of: 7493 (as shown above)
Last Months Yeti: Penguin Toss High Scorers:
Pam Sallada, 323.9
Ashley Beaty/Amanda Hoxworth, 323.5
Andy Beaty, 321
Stephen Hammack, 320.4
Girl's Corner
Short Shorts!
About a month ago Stuart asked me about doing a blog area for the Wave specifically designed for girls. Seeing as how summer is soon approaching and the recent shopping that I did, I thought I might share my thoughts on "SHORT SHORTS"!
Ok girls, seriously I went shopping and I have seen what people are wearing. Shorts are no longer shorts; they are just external underwear now. Does anybody really think that this is attractive? I certainly do not. God created us all unique; we are His precious children whom He loves. Do you think He wants to see His daughters walking around with about 5 inches of fabric covering their lower halves? I don't think so. We are precious and need to show that to the rest of the world.
And then there is another aspect, is anyone really comfortable wearing these "shorts"? I tried on a pair when I went shopping just for the fun of it. NOT COOL! I felt so self-conscious even when I was alone in the fitting room. I can't imagine what it is like to be walking around in public looking like that! But I think I know why girls dress like this. The fashion industry designs these clothes and the celebrities and models and "in" stores all approve of them. This puts the picture into the heads of today's teen girl that it is perfectly fine to wear Short Shorts. (It is not only fashion shorts, its gym shorts too! How can somebody really workout and be comfortable in those!)
And then there is the whole idea that guys think that it's attractive! I need to know the truth! Please guys, please, girls need to know how bad this looks, so just tell us (I really, really want some male input on this one. Fell free to respond)!
So now that I told you how stupid and disgusting it looks I have to offer some advice. Next time you go shopping or decide you want to wear shorts, look at the shorts that actually cover you put them on and wear them, just to see how it is. I think you'll find that it is much more comfortable, and you won't feel self-conscious, and ladies God will approve of what we are wearing.
Thanks for listening to my rant, and think about what you put on in the morning!
I would love to hear some feedback and responses; e-mail me at Rookbe01@aol.com
~Brooke Stevens~ "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.
So glorify God in your body."
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
Band of the Month
FALLING UP
Letter to the Editor
Each month we take questions to give answers to. Questions do not have to be simply about faith they can also be things such as; how tall is Pastor Glenn really?, who is older, Kevin or Stuart? no question is a bad one here. The biggest question for me right now is; "Who is going to be this year's American Idol?!?
Just submit your question to thirst@tsmst.org and we will respond
with an appropriate answer in next month's edition of The Wave.
Next Month's Wave
- A JNS Section
- The Guy's Dugout
We are always taking suggestions for new sections of The Wave. If you have a good idea for a section to The Wave, you can send those in to thirst@tsmst.org as well.
Have an awesome Summer and keep on Thirsting for the Lord!
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