Area 12:2 Blog http://blog.area12-2.org "Do not conform any longer..." Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:11:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Area 12:2 Promo Video http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/06/area-122-promo-video-2/ http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/06/area-122-promo-video-2/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:11:39 +0000 admin http://blog.area12-2.org/?p=75

]]> http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/06/area-122-promo-video-2/feed/ 1 Homes of Hope 2011 http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/05/homes-of-hope-2011/ http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/05/homes-of-hope-2011/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 18:51:32 +0000 admin http://blog.area12-2.org/?p=68 The Homes of Hope 2011 Application is now available for download. We would love to have you join us to go down to Mexico and build homes for families who haven’t had a real home. This is a great opportunity to spread God’s word and it is also a great experience for your faith walk. Plus you get to go to Mexico! You can download the application by clicking on the link below. Turn it into the Our Shepherd Church office or Dave Priskorn. Thank you!

Homes of Hope 2011 Application.pdf

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]]> http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/04/mexicali-2010-video-2/feed/ 3 The Weeks Ahead http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/02/the-weeks-ahead/ http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/02/the-weeks-ahead/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:14:35 +0000 admin http://blog.area12-2.org/?p=49
Here’s a brief rundown of upcoming events at Area 12-2 Youth Ministry.  Of course, you can always check out www.area12-2.org for more information.
High School:
Teen Nights, Sundays 7-9pm.  Studying the TRUE U series.  Bring $3 for food, and even more to help support our Compassion Kid.
Feb. 14 – Chocolate Fountain
Feb 21 – Teen Night
Feb 28 – NO Teen Night (Jr. High Springhill Weekend)
Jr. High
Teen Nights, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm.
Feb. 23 – NO Teen Night (Winter Break)
March 9 – Chocolate Fountain, Take 2
And don’t forget Jr. High Springhill Retreat, Feb 26-28!  Some of you still owe me money and/or Medical Forms!
Have a great weekend!
Dave and the Area 12-2 Team
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YS Student Newsletter #431

Contents

1.  Something for Your Heart
2.  Surf Report
3.  Forgettable Fact
4.  Potent Quotables
5.  Uh, That’s Funny?
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1. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
“. . . in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6)

Want your life to be complicated? Really confused and stressful and messy? It’s easy to accomplish: Just give some of your life to the Lord. Just acknowledge Him in some of your ways. And then save the rest of your ways for yourself.

Trust me. It’s like signing up for a multiple personality disorder. Why? Because God’s way is not your way. If you make a commitment to trust Him in some things and not others, you’ll always be trying to keep the parts of yourself a secret from the other parts of yourself.

I’m not saying it can’t be done. Most of us do it every day. I’m just saying it sucks. James called it being “double minded and unstable,” this trusting in God some and me some. And it leads to foolish living and giant headaches.

Want to live simple? Want to walk a straight-ahead path that’s going somewhere? Trust God with 100 percent of your heart and acknowledge Him in all of your ways.

Think: What would you lose if you trusted God by obeying Him in every part of your life? What would you gain?

Pray: Ask God to help you to acknowledge Him in all of your ways.

Do: Make a quick list of parts of your life that you tend to keep away from God, that you’d rather not let the “God part” of your life know about.

A Daily Devotional from PlanetWisdom.com, copyright 2010 Youth Specialties. Used by permission.

2. SURF REPORT
Interview with Denzel Washington about The Book of Eli
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/movies/interviews/2010/denzelwashington-jan10.html

Lost Character Study: Will Kate Believe?
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctmovies/2010/02/lost-character-study-will-kate.html

3. FORGETTABLE FACT
More than ten people a year are killed by vending machines.

4. POTENT QUOTABLES
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
~ Washington Irving

To love another person is to see the face of God.
~ Les Miserables

5. UH, THAT’S FUNNY?

‘You should be ashamed,’ the father told his son, Andy,

‘When Abraham Lincoln was your age, he used to walk ten miles every day to get to school.’

‘Really?’ Andy responded. ‘Well, when he was your age, he was president.’



]]> http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/02/the-weeks-ahead/feed/ 0 Welcome Back! http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/01/welcome-back/ http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/01/welcome-back/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:39:51 +0000 admin http://blog.area12-2.org/?p=47 Activity at Area 12:2 is in full swing! Every Sunday morning at 9:30 we have Bible Study in the Teen Room. Currently we are working through a study on “The Dark Knight” with Mr. Peitsch. Bagels, juice and hot chocolate are always available. Jr. High Teen Night meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday night from 7:00-8:30pm. High School Teen Night meets every Sunday night from 7-9pm, and is currently working through the TRUE U series, which answers questions like, “Does God exist?” and “How do I defend my faith?” The Mexicali season is underway, with planning sessions every other Sunday afternoon. Winter retreats at Springhill are coming up as well. This summer we will be heading to New Orleans for the LCMS National Youth Gathering, where our own youth praise band, The Living Stones, will be leading worship! Finally, in August, we will head to Ann Arbor for the annual Michigan Jr. High Youth Gathering. As you can see, there are many opportunities for you to “renew your mind” at Area 12:2. Check out our site, and if you have further questions, don’t desitate to email for more information.

God’s Peace,

Dave Priskorn, Director of Youth Ministry

]]> http://blog.area12-2.org/2010/01/welcome-back/feed/ 0 See You Next Spring http://blog.area12-2.org/2009/12/see-you-next-spring/ http://blog.area12-2.org/2009/12/see-you-next-spring/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:41:06 +0000 admin http://blog.area12-2.org/?p=45 This will be the last post for 2009. Today is the last Highschool Teen Night @ Bowlero for the Christmas Party. Bring $10 if you want to go. Jr. High’s last teen night/Christmas Party is this Tuesday. Have a great Christmas Break and we’ll see you all next year!
-Dave Priskorn & The Area 12:2 Staff

]]> http://blog.area12-2.org/2009/12/see-you-next-spring/feed/ 0 Teen Nite Christmas Parties http://blog.area12-2.org/2009/11/teen-nite-christmas-parties/ http://blog.area12-2.org/2009/11/teen-nite-christmas-parties/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:20:40 +0000 admin http://blog.area12-2.org/2009/11/29/teen-nite-christmas-parties/ Next Sunday is the Sr. High Teen Nite Christmas Party @ BOWLERO(7-9pm)! Bring $10 for bowling, pizza and pop.
The following Tuesday is the Jr. High Teen Nite Christmas Party. Same place from 7-8:30pm. Bring $10 as well.
See you there!

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We have 2 exciting field trips this week! Both High School and Jr. High Teen Nights will be held at the Hall’s house on Hammond Lake!

Sunday, Sept. 20 – 7:00-9:00pm
Tuesday, Sept. 22 – 7:00-8:30pm

Please meet directly at the Hall’s house. Transportation from church is not provided. The Halls are at 2448 E Hammond Lake Dr in Bloomfield Hills. Click Here for Directions.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bloomfield+Hills&state=MI&address=2448+Hammond+Lake+Drive

Beware of construction on Square Lake Rd between Woodward and Telegraph. Bring a bathing suit and towel, and $3 for food.

Also this week we are starting The Truth Project for teens. We will meet on Sundays from 12:30-2:00pm in the teen room. This is great material, especially for students who attend public school, or will be in college soon. Or are already in college. Learn why you believe what you believe, and how to defend your faith.

Have a great weekend. See you at church and the Hall’s House!

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Just a reminder, next week’s Senior High Teen Nite is going to be held at the Hall’s house. Which is at 2448 Hammond Lake Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Click on the address to get MapQuest directions. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit and towel. If you need a ride we will be leaving the church at 6:30pm.

See ya there!

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Senior High Teen Nite is set to start Sunday September 13th at its usual time (7pm for those who don’t know). The dates for Jr. High Teen Nite have not been decided yet but should be available soon. We’ll send out another email when they are ready but you can also check the website for faster results. Thank you and we can’t wait to see you in a month!

-Area 12:2 Staff

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