Are you ready for an Excellent Adventure?

Register online HERE!

Will S. Preseton and Fred Theodore Logan think that following Jesus is about as exciting as watching paint dry. They are in for the surprise of a lifetime as they’re taken on a most excellent adventure where they are introduced to the reality of what it means to be a Christ Follower. Get ready to join them on this journey of discovery at H.S. Summer Camp this year!

On July 25th, over 100 High School students from four different churches will descend on the Firs Conference Center for some crazy camp games, extreme free time activities (including wakeboarding, wake surfing, tubing, paintball, high ropes… and more), uplifting worship, chill time with friends, and a place to get away from all the pressures at home and meet with God. We are looking for some kids that are ready for an “Excellent Adventure.” Are you up for it? Don’t forget to register early and bring a friend for a discount!

Activities

—>Wake Boarding

—>Tubing

—>Volleyball

—>Paintball($25)

—>Basketball

—>Frisbee Golf

—>Foosball

—>Ping-Pong

—>Pool Tables

—>High Ropes($15)

—>Swimming

—>Ultimate Frisbee

—>Crazy Camp Games

—>And much, much more……

Cost:

Cost is $265 for IBCstudentsbyJuly 7thand $290 for registrations afterJuly 7th.

Cost is $230 forfirst timevisitorsand theIBC student who brings them! A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due with registration. Camp DVD, paintball, and high ropes are additional costs.

*Partial scholarshipmay be available. Call Student Ministry office at 452-3351 for an application, or to inquire about fundraising opportunities.

Dates:

We will leave IBC July 25at11a.m.(Reg. starts at 10 a.m.) and return July 30atapprox. 3p.m.

Where:

The Firs Conference Center, 4605 Cable Street, Bellingham WA 98229 Phone: 800-765-3477

www.thefirs.org

Double Spirit Day:

FLOWER POWERis our double spirit day theme this year! So get crazy with your “70’s” get up and be ready to get funky during Rec. and at dinner on Wednesday. Double Spirit day can change everything!!!

Talent Show:

The tradition lives on with the Annual Summer Camp Talent Show. This is alwaysa funeveningso come prepared and let us see how talented you really are!

Bring:

Bible, pen or pencil, warm clothes for evenings, sleeping bag and pillow, flashlight, towel, toiletries, a modest swimsuit (this means one piece), spending money for luncheson the way to and returning from camp(orsack lunch) and for snacksandpaintball ($20-30 recommended).Note: each student is allowed ONE bag, ONE carry on bag, and their sleeping bag and pillow.

Do not bring:

Drugs, alcohol, fireworks, tobacco, ANY ELECTRONICS (they WILL be confiscated), any inappropriate reading material, inappropriate dress (including 2 piece swimsuits, “tankinis,” sagging pants/shorts, or anything with inappropriate holes or cut outs) or a poor attitude.

All High School Camp Participants must agree to the following code of conduct:

1. Participation in all regularly scheduled activities is required.

2. Respect will be shown toward the community and other campers.

3. Everyone is to be in their room at the stated times.

4. Consumption of alcohol, smoking, and use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

5. In cases of participants not abiding by this code of conduct parents may be called. Discipline matters will be handled by adult staff. Students will be sent home if necessary at participant’s expense.

6. Allcampers will respect the camp dress code.

Ready to register? Click HERE!

Register online HERE

WHAM! BANG! CRASH! POW! This summer superheroes from all over the world come with us this summer as we join forces to fight the evils of lethargy and boredom. Get ready to MARVEL at the incredible, awesome, incomprehensible Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST.  What powers do you possess to assist us in this EPIC adventure? Come show your skills!!!

On August 15th, Middle School Students from 3 churches will descend on Camp David Jr. beside beautiful Lake Crescent and get ready for battle.  This adventure will include some crazy camp games, extreme free time activities, (including wakeboarding, wake surfing, tubing, paintball… and more) uplifting worship, chill time with friends, and a place to get away from all the pressures at home and meet with God.  We are looking for some kids who are ready for a legendary encounter! Don’t forget to register early and bring a friend for a discount!

Cost is $180 for IBC students by Aug. 1 and $200 for registrations received after Aug. 1. Cost is $145 for first time visitors AND STUDENTS WHO INVITE THEM!. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due with registration plus $10 DVD fee, if ordered. .

*Partial scholarship may be available. Call Student Ministry office at 452-3351 for an application, or to inquire about fundraising  opportunities.

Double Spirit Day:

Extreme COSTUMES is our double spirit theme this year!  So get crazy and be ready to show your stuff during Rec. and at dinner on Wednesday.  Double Spirit day can change everything!!!

Cabin Skits:

The tradition lives on with the Annual Summer Camp cabin skits .  This is always a fun evening so come prepared and let us see how talented and skilled you really are!

Dates:

We will leave Aug. 15th at 2:30 p.m. (Reg. starts at 1:30 p.m.)

and return Fri. 11 a.m.

Where:

Camp David Jr.

Lake Crescent

1452 Camp David Jr. Rd.

Port Angeles, WA 98363

360-928-3540

RSVP on Facebook

Join us for an awesome night at Olympic Skate Center, July 7, 7-9PM!

Cost is $5 per person.

Wednesday June 30, 6:30 – 9:00PM

Join us for a fun night to celebrate your last few days as middle-schoolers!

The date of the May 2nd Parent Meeting has been moved to MAY 16!

Grab your parents and join us at the Family Life Center on June 13th after Second Service for some great food and fellowship!

Camera Capers is coming up Feb 20th, 2p.m.-5p.m. Join us as we scavenge around town for some photo finishes, epic snapshots, and memorable camera work. Don’t forget to bring a friend!

Get ready to hit the slopes of Baker! Register Online Here!

We are inviting you and your friends to come with us on an amazing two days of snowboarding, skiing, tubing, and much, much more! If you can’t ski or snowboard, don’t let that stop you! We have lessons available and many others who will be learning with you, as well as tubing for non-ski/snowboarders. Along with the snow, worship, and teaching we will have some sweet games and of course lots of new people to meet. So grab your snowboard, skis, or just yourself and a friend and get your registrations in early so you can hang with us that weekend.

If you plan on renting equipment for skiing/snowboarding there are forms your parents MUST FILL OUT!!! Links to most forms are below, or you can pick up a copy at the Church office.

This camp fills up fast, so get your registration and deposit in today reserving your spot!

Registration:
Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 26. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m. from the IBC Family Life Center parking lot, 118 Ahlvers.
IBC Bus Returns at approximately 10:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb 28th. to the IBC Family Life Center parking lot.

Final Registration
Is Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

Forms:

2010 Winter Camp Flyer

Medical Release Form

Lesson Liability Form

Rental Pricing

Scholarship Application Form

Partial scholarship application available for registration fees only, MUST be submitted before final registration date in order to qualify. Contact Adrien at the church office to apply.

All forms & money are due before departure. Unused or additional lifts requested not marked on these forms are not guaranteed for refunds or group rates.

Costs:

$50 – Deposit Due with Registration (nonrefundable).

$135 – Early Registration Fee (Includes deposit).

$125 – Guest/visitor Registration Fee (For first time visitors and/or students who bring them. Includes deposit).

$150 – Late Registration (after 2/3/10. Includes deposit).

Skiing/Snowboarding Lift Tickets, rentals (All due upon departure. You must choose one activity per day, only!)

$36 – Saturday Youth Lift

$48 – Saturday Adult Lift (16+)

$36 – Saturday Beginner Lessons

$36 – Sunday Youth Lift

$48 – Sunday Adult Lift (16+)

Rental Pricing

Bring:

- Bible

- your 3 Ring (IBC Ministry Notebooks)

- Snow Gear (as waterproof as possible)

- Warm winter clothes/hat/gloves

- Munchies for the bus ride

- Sack dinner for bus ride

- Water bottle

- Towel & personal care items

- Sleeping bag and pillow

- Please mark all items that you pack with your name. Duct tape and a black marker work great.

Each student is allowed ONE BAG and ONE ADDITIONAL CARRY-ON BAG/BACKPACK as well as sleeping bag, pillow, snowboard/skis, and boots. Bring a sack dinner for the bus ride over, and your own snacks!

Ready to register? Click here!

All Camp Participants must agree to the following code of conduct:

1. Participation in all regularly scheduled activities is required.

2. Respect will be shown toward the community and other campers.

3. Everyone is to be in their room at the stated times.

4. Consumption of alcohol, smoking, and use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

5. Personal electronics are not permitted (i.e. ipods, games, DVD players, etc.)

6. Modest clothing is expected.

In cases of participants not abiding by this code of conduct parents may be called. Discipline matters will be handled by adult staff. Students will be sent home if necessary at participant’s expense.

Check out: www.mtbaker.us for the latest snow report.

We’ll be staying at:
Mt. Baker Bible Camp
8444 Mt. Baker Hwy.
Deming, WA 98244
360-599-2921

If you have any questions, please contact Phil Kooistra or Adrien Craven (aecraven@mac.com) at the IBC Office: 454-3351
IBC Student Ministries
112 N. Lincoln St. Port Angeles, WA
360-452-3351

Thank you so much for coming. I would love the opportunity to get to know each of you better and serve you and your families in whatever ways possible.

IBC Student Ministry is built upon . . .
Purpose: Our ministry exists to glorify God by assisting parents in evangelizing and equipping students through the Word of God to present each one complete in Christ.

As a Ministry we are committed to…
• Teaching and applying the Word of God to students in both public (preaching) and private (small groups) ministry.
• To a Christ centered Gospel that emphasizes repentance and shows the character of God’s love as both mercy and Justice.
• To continually emphasizing the Glory, Sovereignty, and Holiness of God to all in our ministry.
• To providing adult leaders who can model mature Christian Character and show the love of Christ to students through an incarnational ministry.
• To providing age appropriate ministries and activities to Middle School, High School, and College age students.
• To a Biblical model of parenting and to do all we can to foster the critical relationship between parents and students.
• To helping students discover their spiritual gifts, training them to utilize them, and giving them opportunities to minister with them.
• To allow every student to be “known” through a small group ministry.
• To providing training that helps equip students in theology, apologetics, Bible knowledge, and personal ministry.
• To exposing students to local, global, and personal missions ministry.
• To Communicate the heart of Jesus for the lost, by equipping and challenging students to become missionaries to their own culture as Salt and Light.
• To teach our young men and women what the Bible teaches concerning the Biblical roles of Men and Women
• To help students apply the knowledge they have received through works of service.

Web Page: Our Website can be found at http://ibcstudentministries.org This website includes upcoming calendar information for both H.S. and M.S., A description of our programs, Forms to download (including recent flyers and Medical Release forms), SMS subscription, and a host of web links for parents to check out. You can also access all of our sermons on this site. Be sure to check out the “Parents” page for a parent friendly run down of the site.

Parent Blog: The Parent blog has now been integrated with the new website and you can find the articles at http://ibcstudentministries.org/parents/

(Please check and update your info before you leave)
NETMA: Nobody Ever Tells Me Anything! NETMA will make sure that you are up to date on all of the latest information in the student ministry as well as help you to get to know Pastor Phil a little better. Sign up today, email Pastor Phil at phil@indbible.org, or subscribe to the News and Alerts on the website.

Text Message List: There are two ways to receive txt message alerts from Student Ministry. Give your cell# and name to Pastor Phil @ phil@indbible.org or You can set SMS alerts for our Facebook fan pages or twitter pages. (Must activate Facebook Mobile http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=821 and then subscribe to SMS updates on the facebook fanpage)

Resources:
Internet Filtering
1. www.familyconnect.com
2. www.covenanteyes.com
Ipod Touch protection
1. Go into parent controls and set up a code
2. Turn off Safari browser and youtube
3. Download http://www.mobicip.com/ or Covenant Eyes (http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2009/12/28/covenant-eyes-iphone-app-is-here/) as the browser
4. Full Detials can be found at http://content.mobicip.com/content/how-setup-parental-controls-iphone-ipod-touch-os-3x-edition
Movie and Music Content
1. http://www.screenit.com
2. http://www.pluggedinonline.com/
3. http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/

Book that I highly recommend on a Biblical model of parenting.
Age of Opportunity, Paul Tripp
Teach Them Diligently, Lou Priolo
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Tedd Tripp
Successful Christian Parenting, John MacArthur
Growing Up Christian , Karl Graustein
“Disciplines of a Godly Family” by Kent and Barbra Hughes
“Big truths for Young Hearts” by Bruce A. Ware

Current Teaching:
Sunday Encounter M.S./H.S.: 1 Thessalonians and then 2 Thessalonians
Wednesday Night FUEL (MS): Gospel of Luke
Wednesday Night RENU (H.S.) Proverbs

Teaching Team:
High School
• Pastor Phil, Brad Teel, Kevin Denton, Rob Mason

Middle School
• Thad Smith, Joe Gladfelter, Brad Teel, Phil Kooistra

Facebook: if you are unaware of our facebook groups you can find them at…
Student ministries Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/IBCSM
High School Ministry: http://www.facebook.com/ibccrossroads
Middle School Ministry: http://www.facebook.com/IBCMiddleSchool
Independent Bible Church Group: http://www.facebook.com/indbible

Videos: You can find our videos (including sermons from Crossroads) at the following places.
All videos can be found at: http://vimeo.com/ibccrossroads
Crossroads Group page is at : http://vimeo.com/groups/ibccrossroads
Sunday sermons at: http://vimeo.com/ibcsmsermons

Feeds: For those of you who use RSS Feeds below are the following feeds for Student Ministry.
Podcast for latest sermons is podcast link (Recently updated and can be found on the website)
Rss Feed for sermons is http://feeds.feedburner.com/SermonsFromCrossroadsMinistryInPortAnglesWa
Events and Updates High School: http://ibcstudentministries.org/?cat=65,68&feed=rss2
Middle School: http://ibcstudentministries.org/?cat=66,67&feed=rss2
Devotional Blog: http://marvelatgod.wordpress.com/feed/
Parent Blog: http://ibcstudentministries.org/?cat=8&feed=rss2

Opportunities
1. High School Oscars: We need some parents to help with Food for our “Oscars” after party. Oscars is Jan. 16th and we have an after party where food is served. The food we are looking for is “Appetizer” items like “chips, veggies, fruit, and a few hot dishes like meatballs, little smokies, etc. If you are able to help with this please sign up today and talk Becky Gladfelter or email her at bglad90@yahoo.com or call her at 797-4358
2. Camera Capers: We will need Digital Cameras and transportation for our middle school event on Feb. 20th If you are able to help please let Thad Smith know.

3. Video Scavenger Hunt: We will need help with vehicles and Video cameras for this event.

Calendar
Pick up the next 3 month calendars

Upcoming Events…

Jan. 16th H.S. Oscars
Jan. 17th Mexico Meeting
Jan. 24th Mexico Lunch Fundraiser
Jan. 28-30 M.S. Winter Camp
Feb. 14th Mexico Meeting
Feb. 21 Mexico Lunch Fundraiser
Feb. 20 M.S. Camera Capers
Feb. 26-28 H.S. Winter Camp
March 7 Mexico Meeting
March 13 H.S. Video Scavenger hunt
March 14 Mexico Meeting
March 20 M.S. Bowling
March 21 Mexico Lunch Fundraiser
April 3-10 Spring Break Mexico Mission Trip
April 17 Amazing Race
May 2 Parent Meeting
May 8 STRIVE

Big Summer Dates:
H.S. Summer Camp July 25-30 @ the Firs Conference Center in Bellingham
M.S. Summer Camp August 15-19 @ Camp David Jr.

Note: The date has been changed from Jan. 3rd to Jan. 10th!

Are you ready? Register online here!

Get ready to hit the slopes of Baker! We are inviting you and your friends to come with us on an amazing two days of snowboarding, skiing, tubing, rock climbing, and much, much more! If you can’t ski or snowboard, don’t let that stop you! We have lessons available and many others who will be learning with you, as well as tubing and rock climbing for non-ski/snowboarders. Along with the snow, worship, and teaching we will have some sweet games and of course lots of new people to meet. So grab your snowboard, skis, or just yourself and a friend and get your registrations in early so you can hang with us for the weekend.

During the days you will have the option of going to Mt. Baker for ski/snowboarding activities or tubing on Friday and rock climbing on Saturday.

During the evenings we will have a time of worship and some great messages from Pastor Phil and others as well as play some great games and hang out with friends.

If you plan on going rock climbing on Saturday, or will be renting equipment for skiing/snowboarding there are extra forms your parents must fill out!!! So have your parents contact the church office to get those forms, or use our online registration which will allow you to download and print the extra forms yourself.

This camp fills up fast, so get your registration and deposit in today to reserve your spot!

Final Registration is Wednesday, January 20th, 2010. All registrations are due by Jan. 20th to assure group pricing. Medical Release Forms, Rental Forms, and YMCA Rock Climb Waiver are available here, at the church office, or through online registration.

Medical Release Form

Lesson Liability Form

Rental Pricing

Scholarship Application Form

YMCA Rock Climb Waiver

Check-In begins at 3:00 p.m. Thursday January 28th. Bus departs at 3:45 p.m. from the IBC Family Life Center parking lot, 118 Ahlvers Road, Port Angeles. Bus returns at approximately 10:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30th to the IBC Family Life Center parkinglot. (Your student will call you when we arrive.)

All forms & money are due before departure.

Costs:

$50 – Deposit Due with Registration (nonrefundable)

$135 – Early registration Fee (Must be made by 01/06/2010. Includes deposit.)

$125 – Guest/visitor Registration Fee (For first time visitors and students who bring them. Includes deposit.)

$150 – Late Registration Fee (After 01/06/2010.)

Skiing/Snowboarding Lift Tickets, rentals (All due upon departure. You must choose one activity per day, only!)

$5 – Friday Tubing

$31 – Friday Lift

$36 – Saturday Lift (under 16)

$36 – Friday Beginner Lessons (Lesson includes: One hour lesson, all day equipment rental and beginner ski lift)

$12 – Saturday Rock Climbing & Activity Day (YMCA waiver required signed by parents.)

Bring:

- Bible

- your 3 Ring (IBC Ministry Notebooks)

- Snow Gear (as waterproof as possible)

- Warm winter clothes/hat/gloves

- Munchies for the bus ride

- Sack dinner for bus ride

- Water bottle

- Towel & personal care items

- Sleeping bag and pillow

- Please mark all items that you pack with your name. Duct take and a black marker work great.

Each student is allowed ONE BAG and ONE ADDITIONAL CARRY-ON BAG/BACKPACK as well as sleeping bag, pillow, snowboard/skis, and boots. Bring a sack dinner for the bus ride over, and your own snacks!

Ready to register? Click here!

All Camp Participants must agree to the following code of conduct:

1. Participation in all regularly scheduled activities is required.

2. Respect will be shown toward the community and other campers.

3. Everyone is to be in their room at the stated times.

4. Consumption of alcohol, smoking, and use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

5. Personal electronics are not permitted (i.e. ipods, games, DVD players, etc.)

6. Modest clothing is expected.

In cases of participants not abiding by this code of conduct parents may be called. Discipline matters will be handled by adult staff. Students will be sent home if necessary at participant’s expense.

Check out: www.mtbaker.us for the latest snow report.

If you have any questions, please contact Thad Smith or Phil Kooistra at the IBC Office: 454-3351

Mexico Mission applications are due! Turn applications in to Brad Teel by December 6th for all those planning on attending the Spring Break Mission Trip to Mexico.  Brad will be in the H.S. Room before and after Encounter on Sunday.

Click the forms below to Download

Mexico Application Packets

Mexico Mission Trip F.A.Q.

Sample Support letter

This is a critical meeting for ANYONE even thinking of attending the mission trip!  See you at 11 in the H.S. Room.

Watch last years video to inspire you!

Mexico 2008 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

There is a step by step description of how to protect your children with this product found at http://content.mobicip.com/content/how-setup-parental-controls-iphone-ipod-touch-os-3x-edition
Please take time to consider this if there is an ipod touch/iphone in your family.

(Covenant Eyes is also working on a browser for the touch that is in final approval from apple)

If you have any questions I would be happy to answer those.

Phil

Update:  Android 2.0 is the next generation of mobile operating systems and will very likely in a lot of devices very soon.  Please help to urge the software companies to make internet accountability software for Android.  You can contact Covenant Eyes and Mobicip directly as well as make your voice known on Getsatisfaction.com  I have started a request for this software at http://getsatisfaction.com/covenanteyes/topics/covenant_eyes_for_android and you can contact Mobicip at http://www.mobicip.com/contact as well.

Thanks

Hey! Join this group I created using tXtBlaster: Crossroads High School Ministry
By subscribing to this group I can send updates and alerts directly to your phone. It works using regular tXt …messages, so only standard carrier rates apply.

You can sign up now by sending “ibccrossroads” to BLAST (25278). Or you can subscribe online here:
http://txtblaster.com/ibccrossroads

Or for Middle School…

You can sign up now by sending “ibc180″ to BLAST (25278). Or you can subscribe online here:
http://txtblaster.com/ibc180

Another way you can receive txt updates on your phone is to subscribe to SMS updates for our facebook fan pages.  Jusk set up your facebook Mobile settings (http://www.facebook.com/mobile/?settings=1) and click on “subscribe to sms” on the left hand side of the Fan page.

A third way to get txt updates is to receive sms updates for our twitter updates.  Make sure you are a member of twitter (http://twitter.com) go to any of our twitter pages (http://twitter.com/ibcstudentmin http://twitter.com/ibccrossroads http://twitter.com/ibc180) become a follower of our updates and subscribe to sms updates.

If you have any questions on any of this you can email phil at phil@indbible.org

PluggedInOnline – a Focus on the Family publication designed to help equip parents, youth leaders, ministers and teens with the essential tools that will enable them to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live

Christian Spotlight on Entertainment – maintained by Films for Christ/Eden Communications

ChristianityTodayMovies – the movie blog of Christianity Today magazine, devoted to film reviews, interviews and commentary, all written from a biblical perspective

CrossWalk Movies – a movie review service of CrossWalk.com

MovieGuide – website of Dr. Ted Baehr, Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission

IBC Student Ministry Parent Meeting

September 19, 2009

Thank you so much for coming.  I would love the opportunity to get to know each of you better and serve you and your families in whatever ways possible.

IBC Student Ministry is built upon . . .

Purpose: Our ministry exists to glorify God by assisting parents in evangelizing and equipping students through the Word of God to present each one complete in Christ.

Web Page:  We just finished our new website that can be found at http://ibcstudentministries.org This website includes upcoming calendar information for both H.S. and M.S., A description of our programs, Forms to download (including recent flyers and Medical Release forms), SMS subscription, and a host of weblinks for parents to check out.  You can also access all of our sermons on this site.  Be sure to check out the “Parents” page for a parent friendly run down of the site.

NETMA:  If you check your e-mail then you should be on our NETMA list.  NETMA will make sure that you are up to date on all of the latest information in the student ministry as well as help you to get to know Pastor Phil a little better.  Sign up today!  You can also do this by subscribing to the News and Alerts on the website.

Text Message List:  Unfortunately our txt message service decided they wanted to charge for their service so we have been looking for a replacement for sometime.  It seems the easiest way is through our new website at http://ibcstudentministries.org Look on the Right side colum about half way down the page and you will see “Subscribe to SMS”  Fill in the information, enter the validation code you will get in a txt, and you will be subscribed.  You can also set SMS alerts for our Facebook fan pages or twitter pages.

Resources:

Internet Filtering

1. www.familyconnect.com
2. www.covenanteyes.com

Ipod Touch protection

1. Go into parent controls and set up a code
2. Turn off Safari browser and youtube
3. Download http://www.mobicip.com/ as the browser

Movie and Music Content

1. http://www.screenit.com
2. http://www.pluggedinonline.com/
3. http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/

Book that I highly recommend on a Biblical model of parenting.

Age of Opportunity, Paul Tripp

Teach Them Diligently, Lou Priolo

Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Tedd Tripp

Successful Christian Parenting, John MacArthur

Growing Up Christian , Karl Graustein

“Disciplines of a Godly Family”  by Kent and Barbra Hughes

New Book Recommendation…

“Big truths for Young Hearts” by Bruce A. Ware

“A theologically rich resource to aid parents in training their children. Anyone who wants to help children grow in their love for Jesus and understanding of the Bible needs this book.”
Mark Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church, Seattle; President of Acts 29 and The Resurgence

“Imagine a respected theologian devoting himself to training a new generation of pastors and scholars in the seminary classroom. Now imagine him driving home at night to teach that profound theology in simple terms to his children at their bedsides. Now imagine this father compiling those bedside conversations into a book available to all pastors, parents, and children alike. Imagine no more. My friend Dr. Bruce Ware has done it.”
C. J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries

Parent Blog: The Parent blog has now been integrated with the new website and you can find the articles at http://ibcstudentministries.org/?cat=8

Current Teaching:

Sunday Encounter M.S./H.S.:  1 Thessalonians

Wednesday Night FUEL (MS): Armor of God and then Luke

Wednesday Night RENU (H.S.) Proverbs

Teaching Team:

High School

• Pastor Phil, Brad Teel, Kevin Denton, Rob Mason

Middle School

• Thad Smith, Joe Gladfelter, Brad Teel, Phil Kooistra, Lex Morgan
  

Facebook: if you are unaware of our facebook groups you can find them at…

Student ministries Fan Page: http://facebook.com/ibcsm

High School Ministry:  http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2357232416 & http://facebook/ibccrossroads

Middle School Ministry:  http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19622449447 &  http://facebook/ibcmiddleschool

Independent Bible Church Group:  http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19622449447 & http://www.facebook.com/indbible

Videos: You can find our videos (including sermons from Crossroads) at the following places.

All videos can be found at:  http://vimeo.com/ibccrossroads
Crossroads Group page is at :  http://vimeo.com/groups/ibccrossroads
Sunday sermons at:  http://vimeo.com/ibcsmsermons

Feeds: For those of you who use RSS Feeds below are the following feeds for Student Ministry.

Podcast for latest sermons is podcast link (Recently updated)

Rss Feed for sermons is http://feeds.feedburner.com/SermonsFromCrossroadsMinistryInPortAnglesWa

Events and Updates High School:  http://ibcstudentministries.org/?cat=65,68&feed=rss2

Middle School:  http://ibcstudentministries.org/?cat=66,67&feed=rss2

Devotional Blog: http://marvelatgod.wordpress.com/feed/

Parent Blog: http://ibcstudentministries.org/?cat=8&feed=rss2

Opportunities

1. Office Help:  Kim Sutton is looking for help with office work including data entry, phone calls, mailings, copies, and other general office work.  If you are able please contact her at sma@indbible.org or the church office 452-3351

2. Community Retreat:  We have secured all of the homes needed, but we could use help with preparing food or donations for some of our homes for Community Retreat.  We are also looking for scholarship help for Community Retreat.

3. Barn Bash:  If you would like to help with set up, food prep, games, or general assistance for the Barn Bash please contact Phil or Kim.

4. 5^th Quarter:  If you can help with the food for 5^th quarter please contact kim at sma@indbible.org

Calendar

Pick up the tentative calendar of the school year.

Or view it at google calendar.

I would recommend you check out this article on Teens and sleep when you get a chance.  I found it very interesting and some things to think through in regards to our teenagers.

Hope it is beneficial to you

Phil

Please check out this important blog post at http://churchrelevance.com/raping-the-innocence-of-generation-z/

Take this information and use it to have discussions about the World View this music represents.

Praying for you!

Phil

I am ordering my copy soon and would love to hear what others think of the book and how it did or did not help them.

You can find the videos at http://theresurgence.com/shepherding_a_childs_heart_conference

I found the site very easy to use and understand and thought it would be a great resource for our parents.  I especially liked the fact that he did “Video tutorials”  where parents could follow along.  Current articles include a video tutorial on Facebook as well as an overview of the use of twitter.  If you do use twitter make sure you subscribe to crossroads twitter.

Whether you choose to do a payed subscription (Which some might find worth the money) or just use the free resources on his web, I think you will learn a great deal from this site.  Hope that it helps.

If you have questions I would be happy to answer those in the comments section.

If you have not already checked out all the great suggestions other parents have made regarding family devotions, make sure you check those out on the Blog

I have taken some time and compiled some resources and ideas that hopefully you find helpful in starting or continuing to refine your family worship time.  Please do not allow this post and list of resources to overwhelm you.  Take your time and work through these resources as you are able.  I would also like to continue the discussion and hear from each of you what you have found that has been successful in your family.

Here are my own thoughts on creating a family worship time.

Pick a time and be as consistent as possible.  Morning or evening at a specific time or at meals is a great opportunity.

Use Scripture.   Using secondary resources is OK, but make sure you have a time where the family can read a portion of Scripture together.  Get a good study Bible that you can read and learn from together (I would recommend the The ESV Study Bible or NASB MacArthur Study Bible

Pray for others.  We like to let the kids pick a missionary, pastor, or family that we can pray for each night.  I would also encourage the family to pray for unsaved friends, family, or neighbors together.  You can also pray for unreached people groups and learn about them through resources like Global Prayer Digest or http://www.persecution.com/

Integrate theology.  The use of the Children’s Shorter Catechism for families with younger children is great or using a resource like Bitesize Theology: An ABC of the Christian Faith

Our family likes to worship in song as well so we let the kids pick a song that we all sing together.  Whatever you decide to do, the important thing is that you prioritize it for your family.  I am sure some parents feel that their kids are too old now and there is no point on starting… But I would encourage you to get that out of your mind and start as soon as possible.  We are our children’s most influential teachers and modeling is one of the most powerful teaching tools we have.  Let us model a deep love for God’s Word, Prayer, Theology, and Lord Jesus Christ in our homes through a family time of worship.

A NOTE TO DAD’S: This is OUR JOB!  Make sure you lead your home as God has called you and do not abdicate your responsibility to your wives.  If you need help… ask!  There are many godly men at IBC that would be happy to offer assistance, but you ultimately are responsible to God for your family that He has entrusted you with.  Seek Him and He will help you.

In the coming months I hope to add some resources specifically on discipling young men and young women individually.   My prayer is that these resources will be helpful for you as you disciple your children!

”And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. “  Gal. 6:9

Articles on Tips for doing Family Devotions

http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/162/2552_How_do_you_do_family_devotions/ (A must read!)

http://www.cbmw.org/Resources/Articles/Family-Worship (Excellent biblical look at family devotions)

http://www.cbmw.org/Journal/Vol-9-No-1/A-Call-to-Family-Worship

http://www.irishcalvinist.com/?p=752#more-752

http://www.wholesomewords.org/family/famaltar.html

http://www.maninthemirror.org/alm/alm117.htm

http://www.everygoodpath.net/FamilyDevotionIdeas

Sample Devotion for Children from Desiring God that has some good tips for family devotions in it.

http://www.childrendesiringgod.org/pdf/rlf_sample_devotional.pdf

Books for resources

The Family Worship Book: A Resource Book for Family Devotions

Training Hearts Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Shorter Catechism

Thoughts on Family-Worship (Puritan Classic)

Disciplines of a Godly Family

The Joy of Family Worship: A Key to Healthy Body Life

My amazon wish list for families with children http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/GZ0W8FGWVDKC/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go

My Wish List for Parents http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3UYSVM9ACACMO/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go
Devotion and Family Websites (Some are better than others)

http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A=161567&M=200553,00.html Devotions

http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0,1701,M%253D200810,00.html Parent Site

http://www.homeword.com/

http://www.familylife.com/site/c.dnJHKLNnFoG/b.3204393/k.8C1C/Family__culture.htm

Bible Reading Plans

Read through the Bible in 3 years

http://www.eaglesnestnsb.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=U%2bWjWDbEGHU%3d&tabid=52&mid=379

http://3yearbiblebookclub.blogspot.com/
Read through the NT in one year

http://www.multiplyingchurchinitiative.net/ReadTheNewTestament.pdf
30 days in Psalms…  30 Days in Proverbs

http://www.eaglesnestnsb.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=V%2flEt6Jbk%2fQ%3d&tabid=52&mid=379

Suggestions for Bible reading plans including a good look at a Chronological Bible Reading Plan

http://www.everygoodpath.net/node/271

365 day Devotional on the life of Christ.

http://www.gracegems.org/17/Mortimer.htm

Resources for Sermons to use (These are the sermons I listen to regularly)

http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/MP3-Audio–Multimedia/ (Ultimate Collection of Good sermons)

http://www.compasschurch.org/sermons/

http://www.cornerstonesimi.com/

http://www.covlife.org/resources

http://www.gracechurch.org/crossroads/mp3search.asp

http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/

http://www.gty.org/

http://www.walkintheword.com/

http://www.marshillchurch.org/ (Mark Driscoll is a good pastor that preaches expositional messages and holds to 90-95% of IBC’s theology… He is however not loved by everyone and some people find his content not appropriate for younger people.  Please use with your own discretion and convictions)

http://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons.html (Matt Chandler is alot like Mark.  If you like Mark Driscoll you will probably like Matt Chandler)

Bible Study Tools to use for deeper preparation and personal growth

Starter Package that every family should have:

Atlas:  Moody Bible Atlas of Bible Lands

Bible Dictionary:  Ungers or New Bible Dictionary

English Concordance:  NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Bible Commentary:  Wyclyiff or Bible Knowledge Commentary

Theology:  Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

Next Level:

Cross Refrence:  Treasury Of Scripture Knowledge

Topical Bible:  Naves Topical Bible

Bible Encyclopedia:  Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia

Bible Backgrounds:  Manners and Customs of the Bible

OT word Helps:  Vines, Expository Dictionary of OT words

NT word Helps:  Same, but NT

Serious Bible Study:

NASB Greek Interlinear

Greek Concordance “Englishmans”

Bible Study Websites

http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible?version=NIV

www.freebiblesoftware.com

http://e-sword.net/index.html

http://www.biblestudytools.net/

http://www.blueletterbible.com

http://showcase.netins.net/web/agros/pastnt97.htm

www.bible.org

http://unbound.biola.edu/

How can we help you with resources that will assist and encourage
you in the leading of your family and the spiritual formation of your children?  What kind of resources would you find practical and useful?

Here is a compilation of the many responses.

1.  A desire for Books or Resources on Family Devotions.  (I will be looking into this and responding with what I find soon.)

2.  A parenting section in our Library that is specifically books recommended by our pastors

3.  Hosting another confrence by a speaker like Paul Tripp on parenting.

4.  Regular Parent meetings where resources can be suggested to parents

5.  A class for parents who would like more hands on help from the church by other parents.

6.  A discussion by other parents on how they do family devotion time to spur on ideas to make that time challenging and interesting.

These ideas are great! and I would love further discussion or comments on them.  I will be taking the next few weeks and months and working on some of these things starting with some resources to recommend for family devotion time.  I will also start a new Post to get your feedback and discuss how your family does a family devotional time.

Thanks again!  Phil

]]> http://ibcstudentministries.org/2008/12/18/20/feed/ 1 http://ibcstudentministries.org/2008/12/15/sermon-on-leading-the-next-generation/ http://ibcstudentministries.org/2008/12/15/sermon-on-leading-the-next-generation/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:48:51 +0000 pastorphilk http://ibcparents.wordpress.com/?p=16 This is the link to the sermon that was given by Pastor Phil Kooistra on “Leading the Next Generation”  A call for parents to take the lead in their own children’s spiritual development as the primary discipler.  This sermon was out of Psalm 78: 1-8

12/7/2008
Psalm 78:1-8
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High School:

Christmas Party: The Christmas Party for high school is (Tentatively) this Wed., Dec. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the FLC. EACH STUDENT is asked to please bring some food (Cookies, snacks, veggies, etc.) and a white elephant gift.

RENU: RENU will not be meeting on Dec. 24, 31.

Community: Community Small Groups will not be meeting on Dec. 21, 28. Please contact leader to see if your group will have any special Christmas plans.

Oscars: This years OSCARS will be on Jan. 16^th from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  Please mark the date and make your student aware. It would be great to see some parents in some of these videos. It would be a great project to do with your children. Also, we will need a bunch of help to run the Oscars. If you can help with decoration or food preparation or would like to give towards this event please contact Kim @ sma@indbible.org

Winter Camp: High school Winter camp is Feb. 27-Mar. 1 at Mt. Baker! REGISTER ONLINE HERE!!!

This Camp fills up fast, so get your Registration and deposit in today reserving your spot!
Registration fee is $150 or $135 for first time IBC visitors

Lifts for Friday are $28, $36 if you are 16 or older.
Lifts for Saturday are $35, $43 if you are 16+
Equipment Rentals EACH DAY are $35.

Forms needed on all students are: Registration Form and Medical Release Form
Lesson option: Rental Equipment, waiver forms
Need Gear: Rental Equipment Form (form for each day equipment is needed)

For questions, email Kim: sma@indbible.org or call the IBC Office and leave message, 452-3351, ext. 17. Cost is $150 plus lifts/activities. Registrations are now available, or register on-line.

Experience Mission Trip: Experience Missions: Seattle 2009 takes place during spring break Mar. 29-April 3 and will take the place of the Mission trip to Mexico this year. IBC is teaming up with EM in Seattle to reach out to the homeless and those suffering from poverty. Food and lodging are included in the cost of this week. Cost is $300.

For more information, pick up a flyer, registration from the Rack in the HS RENU room, or email tanya@indbible.org

Middle School:

Christmas Party: The Christmas Party for Middle School is (Tentatively) this Wed., Dec. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the FLC. EACH STUDENT is asked to please bring some food (Cookies, snacks, veggies, etc.) and a white elephant gift.

FUEL: FUEL will not be meeting on Dec. 24, 31.

Winter Camp: Middle School Winter camp is Jan. 22-24 at Mt. Baker.

Registrations are available and are due back January 11. THIS CAMP IS LIMITED TO BUS CAPACITY. You are encouraged to submit your registration and deposit to assure your spot!

Register on line, Download Registration forms, or pick up forms at the Church Office, or youth events.

Cost is $135 (before Jan. 11) and $150 (after Jan. 11), PLUS LIFTS, and extra activities, rentals. Visitors/Guests (a non-church attending friend) cost is offered at $125.

Lifts for Friday are $28, $36 if you are 16+
Lifts for Saturday are $35, $43 if you are 16+
Equipment Rentals EACH DAY are $35
Friday Tubing is $5
Saturday Rock Climb is $15

Forms needed on all students are:

Registration Form and Medical Release Form

Lesson option: Rental Equipment, waiver forms

Need Gear: Rental Equipment Form (form for each day equipment is needed)

Rock Climbing: Rock Climb Waiver

For questions, email Kim: sma@indbible.org or call the IBC Office and leave message, 452-3351, ext. 17.

Everyone:

Text message alerts are the newest and most efficient way for us to communicate with parents.  If you would like to be added to this list please respond with your name and Cell number and which group you would like to be added to.  (H.S. Parent or M.S. Parent)  I promise we will attempt to keep these alerts minimal and only at important times such as DEADLINES or CANCELLATIONS or TIME CHANGES.

Please respond with

NAME:

CELL NUMBER:

PARENT GROUP:  (H.S. or M.S.)

Facebook: if you are unaware of our facebook groups you can find them at…

High School Ministry:  http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2357232416

Middle School Ministry:  http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19622449447

Independent Bible Church Group:  http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19622449447

Videos: You can find our videos (including sermons from Crossroads) at the following places.

All videos can be found at:  http://vimeo.com/ibccrossroads
Crossroads Group page is at :  http://vimeo.com/groups/ibccrossroads
Sunday sermons at:  http://vimeo.com/ibcsmsermons

Feeds: For those of you who use RSS Feeds below are the following feeds for Student Ministry.

Podcast for latest sermons is podcast link

Rss Feed for sermons is http://media.indbible.org/smsermons/sermon.rss

Events and Updates (Currently) http://blog.myspace.com/ibccrossroads

Devotional Blog: http://marvelatgod.wordpress.com/feed/

Parent Blog: http://ibcparents.wordpress.com/feed/

Website: We are looking at updating our website very soon. If there are any features that you think would be helpful for you as a parent please let us know ASAP so we can try to integrate those in the new site.

As always we are here to assist in whatever way we can so please feel free to contact myself, Thad, or Kim at any time if we can be of assistance. Details about our ministry including a calendar of events can be found at http://sm.indbible.org

If you know of any parent who is not receiving this email please let Kim or myself know so we can add them to the list.

In His Service,

Phil Kooistra
Student Ministry Pastor
Independent Bible Church
112 N. Lincoln St.
Port Angeles, WA. 98362
360.452.3351 ext 111
e-mail & MSN IM: Phil@indbible.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=502695890
Web: http://sm.indbible.org

]]> http://ibcstudentministries.org/2008/12/15/netma-12152008/feed/ 0 http://ibcstudentministries.org/2008/12/01/how-can-we-partner-better/ http://ibcstudentministries.org/2008/12/01/how-can-we-partner-better/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:41:22 +0000 pastorphilk http://ibcparents.wordpress.com/?p=11 Our ministry exists to glorify God by assisting parents in Reaching and Equipping students through the Word of God to present each one complete in Christ.

This is the Purpose Statement of the Student Ministry at IBC.  You notice that I bolded one section “by assisting parents.”  As I examine the past 5 years I have served as a shepherd to students here at IBC, this area of assisting parents is the place I feel we have made the least amount of progress and I am deeply grieved over this.  It is my desire to focus on this over the next few years and by God’s grace, to do a better job in this critical role.  Why do I feel this is so important?  Well I could say it is because statistically Parents hold the most influential role in their children’s lives hands down (One survey of 272,400 teens found that %70 of them identify their parents as the most important influence in their life)  I could also say it is important from my years of ministry experience and seeing that the kids who “last” are primarily the ones who come from families that honor and love God.  I could also say it is important from personal experience where in my own life my parents life and faith was the SINGLE most important factor in my own growth and maturity in Christ.  But all of those are secondary to the most important reason of why we must make assisting parents our primary goal… and that is because God’s Word says so J below is the section taken from our Philosophy of ministry that explains our position on assisting parents.

by assisting parents…

Scripture is clear whose ultimate responsibility it is to “make known” the things of the Lord to our children.  Parents have been given the primary responsibility for the spiritual life of their children.  Scripture gives them the responsibility to; 1. “command their children and their household after them to ^?keep the way of the Lord” (Gen 18:19) 2. “teach them (The commands of God) diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. (Deut. 6:7)  3.  manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity (Titus 3:4) and 4. Set the spiritual tone and direction for their family, “choose for yourselves today whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Josh. 24:15)

Because it is clear that Biblically the responsibility of the Spiritual development of children falls primarily upon parents, it is our desire as a ministry to come along side parents and to assist them in teaching their children the “Fear of the Lord and to keep his commands.”  We see this relationship as a partnership in which we are able to come along side and encourage parents in their faithful service to the Lord.  We also desire to never undermine the parent’s role or responsibility in their children’s lives and to seek to support parents in all issues that do not go directly against the teaching of Scripture.

That is our desire!  But I need your help!  I would greatly appreciate any input you could give to me in the following areas.

1. How can we help you with resources that will assist and encourage you in the leading of your family and the spiritual formation of your children?  What kind of resources would you find practical and useful?

2. What training can we provide that would be beneficial for you as the primary discipler of your children?  What would be the best format for that training?  (Confrence, small group, online forums, etc.)  What specific areas would you like to see training in?  (Basic Parenting, Discipline, Marriage, Discipleing, family activities, Family worship time, General Bible knowledge, communication, problem solving, etc.)

3. How can we better involve you in our Ministry?

4. How can we better communicate with each other?

5. What other information would you like me to have in assisting you to disciple your teenagers?

So that is the goal.  In an age of professionalization of every profession it is sad when the roles get skewed and the church is seen as the primary discipler of teenagers.  That is NEVER how God intended it to be and it not our desire as a ministry.  God left behind two institutions on earth to proclaim His glory and equip the next generation… the family and the church.  We must work hand in hand to see this work accomplished.  I want to do a better job at it and I pray that you will help me.

Please take some time to respond to this and let me know how we can do a better job.  If you have specific things you would like to talk about in person my door is always open and my cell is 808-0755 if you ever need to talk.

Also…. If you have not taken advantage of our vehicles of communication let me remind you what they are.

Details about our ministry including a calendar of events can be found at http://sm.indbible.org You will be able to find the most current information as well as a ton of useful links to Christian websites. You can also download our Sunday morning sermons if you want.  Our facebook page is www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2357232416 if you use facebook.  You can join our group and get updates on info as well.

If you are not on our txt msg list please send and email with your cell number and name to Phil@indbible.org and we will add you.

To see videos of past events we have done at IBC visit out our group on Vimeo at http://vimeo.com/groups/ibccrossroads

Thanks again,

Phil Kooistra
Student Ministry Pastor
Independent Bible Church
112 N. Lincoln St.
Port Angeles, WA. 98362
360.452.3351 ext 111
e-mail & MSN IM: Phil@indbible.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=502695890
Web: http://sm.indbible.org

“What would ’success’ look like to you in your child’s life?” Or, “What characteristics do you want to see in your child’s life” and “What are we doing to help them achieve this?” Then… How can we as a ministry help in this process?