A Honken Christmas

Wed. December 3rd, Join student ministries in the worship center for Dave the horn guy. He is a former worship pastor who decided to play the horns for a living. He is very funny and uses this creative talent to teach the message of Jesus.
It is from 6-7:30 and cost $3.

Life Groups Offsite

IT'S CHOCTOBER

Unfortunately lots of people think that Church and ultimately God is boring, but here at WIRED... we know that it just isn't true. During the month of "CH-October" join Jr. High Students as we laugh, play, sing, eat chocolate, and discover together how much God truly loves each of us.

Every Week In October / 9:00-10:15am / in the student center.

"CHOCOLATE"
Why Choctober? October and Chocolate go together like peanut butter and jelly, so each week in Ocotober the chocolate will be flowing, flying, and filling our bellies. We think that the Church can be a delicious bite in contrast to the dull hopelessness that the world seems to offer.


'FIRST TIME GUEST"
Hey if you are a guest with us at WIRED for the first time we want to thank you for coming. Check in at the entrance to recieve a FREE GIFT just for coming.

Jr. high Allnighter

It is this Friday the 19th.
Join us as we stay up all night long.
It starts off at the church with a rally that includes an illusionist and a concert. Then we are headed off to Mcdermont Field house in Lindsay.
It will be a night that you don't want a miss! Bring a friend!!
Cost $35, $40 at the door.

Island Water Park

Student Ministries is headed to the Island for a day of fun in the sun.
Come join us for the last big event of the summer.
When: Tuesday, August 12th
Cost:$15
Time:9-5pm
Meet at the church and make sure you bring a friend.

LIFE GROUPS START SEPTMEMBER 3rd!!!!

We want you to get connected into the WIRED JHM at Grace Community.
Life Groups are the way to do that. We meet every Wed. night from 6-7:30 in the student center. It is a great way to grow closer to God and get connected with friends. Dont miss out! Pick up a registration form.

Full Service Summer Week 1

Every week I will post the outline from my previous talk. This past week was all about the Bible and how to study it.

Full Service Summer
The Tools You Need To Keep Going
The Bible

What It Is:
The Bible is a MAP
“Open my eyes to see the wonderful things in Your Word. I am Just a Pilgrim here on earth: How I need a map---and Your commands are my chart and guide.” Psalm 119:18-19

The Bible is a LIGHT
“Your Word is a light for my feet and a light for my path” Psalm 119:105

How It’s Done:

The 4 P’s To Studying The Bible

P EOPLE *Who are the main characters?
*Who was the author writing this to?

P LOT *What’s the setting?
*What’s the background information
*What’s the context?

P OINT *What is the main point of this passage?
*What does it mean to us today?

P RACTICE
*How can I apply what I’ve read to my life? How can I practice it?

Thought for the Week:

The BIBLE… it’s more than just a BOOK!

Meet Me @ Visalia Lanes

Join me on Monday, June 16th from 1-3 to show off your mad bowling skills.
Cost $10.
Will get you 2 hours of bowling, popcorn,and soda.

Current Series: What's Next?

I have put the outline of my messages on this blog to keep all the parents informed of what is going on in the Jr. High Ministy.
I am currently doing a two week series titles "Whats Next?" A short look at forever.

This past Sunday, I spoke on the reality of Hell.
Here is the outline:
Sooner or later, everybody asks: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?
He has also set eternity in the hearts of men (Ecclesiastes 3:11).



There are only two options: HEAVEN or HELL
“Heaven can be entered only through the narrow gate! The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide enough for all the multitudes who choose its easy way”
(Matthew 7:13).

What Hell Is:

HORRIBLE
“They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 13:42).



ETERNAL
They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power (2 Thessalonians 1:9).


LONELY
“And many shall be cast into outer darkness, into the place of weeping and torment” (Matthew 8:12).


LEGITIMATE



What Hell Is Not:

Hell is not INTENDED for YOU!
The Lord is patient toward you, not wishing for any to
perish but for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).

“There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you (John 14:2-3).


Thought for the Week:
HELL is no place to call HOME!

Prince Caspian

Join us Sunday afternoon, May 18th at the Visalia Mall theater off Mooney as we watch Narnia's Prince Caspian.

Hume Lake Summer Camp

WIRED Summer Camp at Hume Lake: July 6-July 12
This Summer Presents Hume Lake Christian Camps 2008 “The Rise of the Kinematics”, a technological themescape processing the consequences of motion when separated from cause. Recognizing the current trend towards faith rooted in emotion or experience, this Robocentric theme endeavors to focus students on the importance of essential Christian Doctrine as the foundation for true discipleship. Sure to be one of the most provocative and transformational programs in Hume history, “Rise of the Kinematics” will robot you for an ext-DROID-inary summer.

ACTIVITIES

Great Speakers High Adventure Course Skateboarding
Inspirational Worship Paint Ball Beach Volleyball
High-Energy Recreation The Pond/Blob
The Ark Hume Lake/Boating

Sign-up Now
Due to the excitement and big response from last year, we encourage you to register for summer camp now. Space is limited! You can register by printing and filling out the form below or pick it up at the church.

Step 1: Download and complete the Hume Lake Medical and Liability Release Form (PDF format) and the Grace Community Medical and Liability Release Form (PDF format) Step 2: Make out a check to Grace Community Church. please put in the memo jr. high summer camp.
Step 3: Then fax forms to 559-733-1274 or mail them to Attn: Eric Putman, 424 N. Lovers Lane. Visalia, CA. 93292. You can also drop off the forms at the church office.

If you have any questions please feel free to call 559-733-3966
What To Bring
Bible, notebook, pencil, flashlight, sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, warm and
cool clothes, jacket, modest one-piece swimsuit (no tankinis), $50 recommended spending money. (Remember: Girls, no bare midriffs or spaghetti straps; guys, no sagging pants.)

What NOT Bring:
Drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor), alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, firearms, electronic devices.

Sending Mail To Camp
You may send mail to your camper at the following address:

Camper Name / Grace Community Church
Meadow Ranch Camp July 6th - July 12th
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628

***Please send five days prior to desired delivery date***

Will be meeting @ Grace Community Church at 1:45pm on July 6th.
Cost: June 1st - 8th: One week discount at $275 Paid in Full!
After July 8th: $320. $50 deposit will secure students spot.

Girly Burly Day

Its that time again. Get ready for full day of girly and burly activites.
Meet @ the church

A new series in JHM

Starting this Sunday, March 30, we are starting a new series called HMMM... Tackling some of life's most difficult questions. This is by far the most challenging series yet for me personally but I know that these are the main questions students are asking now days. Here is the teaching schedule for April.

March 30th - Creation vs. Evolution... How did we get here?
April 6th - Homosexuality... What the world thinks;What God thinks.
April 13th - Other religions... How do we know ours is right?
April 20th - Divorce... How to deal with this difficult situation.

Sunday Morning Experience

Join us this Sunday at 9am for a Jr. high service that includes doughnuts,worship, crazy games,funny videos and a message that is relevant to your life.
I just started a new series called "Play It." Last week we used the game "perfection" to teach us that we dont have to be perfect in this world but that we are perfect in Gods eyes.
Hope to see you there!

Strive

The Jr. High Ministry is starting a student leadership team called STRIVE.
Strive is a great opportunity for jr. high students to experience student-leadership. It is a program designed for followers of Christ, who are excited to serve and lead in our Jr. High Ministry.
If you are intersted, please pick up an application this week.

Fresno Falcon Game

Come join us for a night of Hockey.
Where: Meet @ Church
When: Saturday, February 9th @ 5:30
How much? $15 dollars. Bring extra $ for food.
Why? Because we want to hang out with you.

Sunday Morning Experience

Join us this Sunday at 9am for a Jr. high service that includes doughnuts,worship, crazy games,funny videos and a message that is relevant to your life.
I am starting a new series call "How to annoy your family."
Hope to see you there!

Winter Camp 08

If you are signed up for Hume, this is for you. Get ready for a great weekend of snow boarding, tubing, ice skating, broom hockey, paintball, worship, and a great speaker.
We will meet at the church on Friday, Jan. 25th at 3:30pm and arrive back on Sunday at 3:30pm.
Please bring:
*Bible and Notebook *Sleeping Bag and Pillow
*Towels *Toiletries
*Warm Outdoor Clothing *Waterproof Boots
*Camera (optional) *Spending Money (about $20-$25)

Please dont bring:
Ipods, CD players, mp3 players, or ANY electronic goods (cell phones included) as well as no guns, knives, drugs or alcohol!
*Please remember to pack light, only ONE suitcase!

Any questions, call me at the church at 559-733-3966