The weather is finally warming up and it’s time to hit the lake for some fun in the water! Meet up at the FLC at 10:30 to carpool out to Lake Sutherlin. We will return at 5. Bring your own lunch. Cost $3.

Please RSVP on Facebook or email phil@indbible.org so we know what transportation we will need

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

Calling all High School Seniors! Please join us at RENU on Wednesday June 8th for a special night to recognize you and celebrate!

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

IBC Mexico Misison Trip 2010 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

You can also watch our presentation to the IBC body from Sunday

Mexico Presentation 2010 H264 1280×720 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

Thad Smith: “Them & Us” from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

STRIVE is IBC Student Ministries’ Annual Fundraiser.

Meet at the IBC Worship Center at 8:15 a.m.  Bring a sack lunch, work gloves, water bottle and any yard tools such as rakes.

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!

In life, problems tend to magnify themselves so they become all you see.  And, if they linger in your life long enough or become numerous enough, the world seems to be reduced to nothing but problems.  Problems are not all of life, of course, but they seem that way in the moment.  And, when problems consume our view, they inevitably cause us to drift into hopelessness and despair.

So, today I would like to offer a few biblical directives for dealing with life’s problems.  They have helped me in recent times of trouble, and so I hope they can be of some help to you as well.

1. God will never allow a problem into your life that you cannot endure – 1 Corinthians 10:13.  This verse basically says that God “sizes us up” and knows what we can handle.  Psalm 103:14 reminds us that God “knows our frame” and is acquainted with our fragility.  Because He is faithful and loving, God will never allow something into our lives that we cannot handle.  So, if there is a problem in your life right now, take courage from this passage – you can handle it!
2. We are instructed to cast our problems on God – 1 Peter 5:7.  And, this is not like a cast when you go fishing.  You do not cast your problems to God and then reel them back to yourself.  You are to cast them and leave them.  Only God can allow a problem into your life, and only God can remove the problem from your life.  So, he invites you to give the problem to Him…to let Him “worry” about it, and to let Him solve it.  In the mean time, you can be free of the worry and the stress and the fretting.
3. Problems reveal your spiritual condition – Deut 8:2-5.  When pressed with a problem, the real you comes out.  So, problems give us a chance to examine our hearts.  The nation of Israel failed their test, but Job was a success (see Job 1:21-22; 2:9-10).  What have your problems revealed about you?  Anger?  Impatience?  Lack of trust?  Bitterness?  Your problems should not be an occasion for you to fail, but an opportunity to shine for the glory of Christ and the good of others.
4. Problems have a purpose – James 1:2-4.  Most things in the world become weaker by testing.  When continual pressure is put to them they eventually bend or break.  Case in point, I had a snow shovel break on me last week.  The shovel had not become stronger from all the years of practice, rather it became weaker.  Not so with humans.  James tells us that our testing is designed to make us stronger…to produce new ability within us.  We may not like our tests, but without them we would remain weak.  God tests us, not so that we would fail; but so that we, through the strength of Christ, would emerge the victor.

It is true, problems are a part of life.  But, they are not all of life.  What problems are you encountering right now?  May these words challenge you to guard yourself so that you do not let the temporary destroy the eternal, nor the immediate destroy the ultimate.  Rather, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths,” Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV).

Alive2Christ,

Kendall C.

Sourced from: Devotions to Help you Marvel at our God!

Coming up Saturday, April 17th, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Invite your friends!

Join us this Saturday, March 13th @ the IBC Family Life Center for a Video Scavenger hunt! Come have fun with friends and watch yourself and others get crazy for prizes.

Event is free! And open to all H.S. students

Starts at 2:00 this Sat. Bring a friend!

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

You can also check out all the videos from this years Oscars online at http://vimeo.com/album/168086

If you would like a DVD of the Oscars please contact Russel Elledge.

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.

Brad Teel: “Response to Sheperds” from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

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

Videos are now available at http://vimeo.com/album/168086

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

Pastor Phil Kooistra: “True Ways to Measure Your Faith” from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

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

Rob Mason: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

Tuesday 11.17.09

Every child probably experiences a similar memory – falling asleep in the car during the drive home.  This situation always affords dad the opportunity to become a hero by opening the back door, unfastening the seat belt, and scooping the sleeping child into his arms.  Then, after bumping the car door closed, he somehow manages to open the house door with his forearm.  On the way down the hallway he fumbles to remove shoes, socks, and a jacket.  Dad places the sleeping child into bed and pulls the covers up snug.  It is the perfect picture of a father carrying his helpless child.

In Deuteronomy 1:31, Moses reminds the Israelites that the Lord has been faithful to care for them.  To illustrate his point, he uses the analogy of a father carrying a child.  The verse says it this way: “You have seen how the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you went until you came to this place.”  What a beautiful picture.  God carrying His people.  Weak, inexperienced, and unable to walk on their own strength – God scooped them up and carried them in His unfailing love and unwavering strength.

Christian, you are a child of God.  And, as His child, He watches over you and protects you.  He keeps you.  And, especially during those moments when you cannot walk on your own – He carries you.  Is your spirit tired today?  Are you anxious in your heart?  Are you weary and feeling like you can’t take another step forward?  Then, hope in God.  Let the truth of God’s deep love and care for you settle profoundly into your mind.  Rest in the arms of the Almighty and let your heavenly Father carry you!  He is able, He is strong, and He is willing.

Alive2Christ,

Kendall C.

Sourced from: Devotions to Help you Marvel at our God!

Phil Kooistra: “God’s Prayer for You” from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

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.

Brad Teel: 1st Thessalonians 3:1-10 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

Kevin Denton 1st Thessalonian 2:17-20 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

God Desires for Us to Grow 2 Peter 1:5-7

You can also find this sermon the IBC website at http://indbible.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=39041&PID=453936

Thad Smith: 1st Thessalonians 2: 13-16 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

Tuesday 10.20.09 From Kendall Coffman

The annual Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain is one of the world’s most recognizable events.  The goal of the event is simple – to run in front of 12 bulls and beat them to a given destination.  But, not everyone has been successful in their attempts.  Over the last 100 years, there have been 15 confirmed deaths, and each year hundreds more are injured during the run.

The fascination of this event is obvious – breakable, human bodies are pitted against the unmatched strength of a seemingly unbreakable animal.  For the person participating, it’s really more about cheating death rather than a display of courage.  But, one thing is clear in the minds of all those watching, the horns of a bull are an unmistakable picture of strength.

In Numbers 23:21-22, a unique description of God is used that likens His strength to that of a bull’s horns.  We are told that, “The LORD their God is with them…God brings them out of Egypt and is for them like the horns of the wild ox.”  The ox spoken of here is the now extinct aurochs (search online to learn more about it).  In ancient times this ox was the traditional picture of supreme power and dominance, for who was able to take on the strength of the ox and win?  The obvious answer was no one. He stood alone in strength.

The wonderful promise of this verse is that God is for His people like the horns of a mighty ox.  He is for us in power and protection.  He is for us in love and forgiveness. He is for us in help and success.  As Robert Murray McCheyne has beautifully written, “Under a sense of your sin, flee to the Savior of sinners.  As the timid dove flies to hide itself in the crevices of the rock, so flee to hide yourself in the wounds of your Savior.  And when you have found Him, like the shadow of a great rock in a weary land, when you sit under His shadow with great delight, you will find that He has slain all the hostility, that He has accomplished all your warfare.  God is now for you” (The Best of Robert Murray McCheyne, Edited and Compiled by Stephen W. Sorenson, p. 54).

No longer running helplessly to avoid the bullseye of His wrath, we now have become beneficiaries of His great strength.  Because of Christ, God is now for us!  His strength runs before us and clears the way. How much better to be behind the horns of a bull than in front of them!

This is the strong God in whom we trust.  Evil scurries and scatters before Him.  His light breaks through and divides the darkness.  His horns have demolished the demonic powers and authorities.  He has triumphed over sin, and death, and hell.  Be at peace today, Christian – for, when God is for us, nothing can be against us (Rom 8:31)!

Alive2Christ,

Kendall C.

Sourced from: Devotions to Help you Marvel at our God!

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

Rob Mason: 1st Thessalonians 2:7-12 from Crossroads Ministry on Vimeo.

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