Scripture Reading?

So this past Sunday when I was handing out Bibles I asked the students, "Do you own a Bible?" Every student said YES. So why don't they carry them to Church on a Sunday for Sunday School or to use them in Church? I have no idea. But my next question was to challenge their thinking even further, "So when was the last time you picked up your Bible and read it on your own?" Some could answer this question some could not. The most interresting thing was that only one person had read their Bible that week, a few days before I ask the question. So my third and final question, "What did you read?" It was hard for the students to remember. At any rate, since we're doing a Gospel overview during the month of August I challenged the students to read the Jesus' sermon on the mountian. Do you know where it can be found? Have you been reading your bible lately? If so, tell someone what you're reading.

Summer NOTE...

First of all I want to say a WELCOME to all incoming 6th graders.

Here is some inforation for all middle school students:

TURTLES '08 (Totally Unique Recreational Teen Last Event of the Summer) iscoming up FAST and you still have time to register. Invite friends and beready to have 24+ hours of TOTAL Fun!!! This event is a time for incoming6th graders to have their first introduction to some of the crazy fun wehave in Middle School, yet be challenged by our speaker/illusionist TobyTravis. It is a time to make introductions to those you don't know who areentering 6th grade just like you and it is a time for those returning toreconnect after being busy all summer. You'll also be able to meet some ofthe leaders who will be involved in middle ministry here at Calvary.Ultimately this is a huge "sleep-over" where we invite middle schoolers from other churches to join us for the event. There are usually 7-10 otherchurches, mostly Evangelical Free Churches that jump on board for the fun. Everything begins at 3:30 PM on Friday, Aug 15th. Inflatables, supper, speaker & an ice cream party. Your registration deadline has been extended until August 10 for Calvarystudents and their friends.

Sneak Peek of what is coming up:
- 6th Grade only Events
- BURGER BASH fall kick off on WED. September 10
- We'll begin our ACTIVATE nights on September 14th. Our firstteaching series will be entitled, "What's in a NAME?" - looking at the namesof God and how He DOES relate to us today.
- Sunday School each week during the first service - This is a timeof study and discussion.
- Student Ministry Team - If you want to go deeper in your faithand be challenged to put your faith into action, this group will be for you.You'll actually have the opportunity to help plan out and implement ACTIVATEnights. There will be a special retreat for those who want to join thisteam.
- RECHARGE will be our small group element to our Middle schoolyouth ministry. It is my prayer you'll be more accountable to God and yourfriends as you grow in faith.
This is only a start of what you'll see in our Middle school ministry hereat Calvary. There will be more specifics given out in the weeks to come.Please pick up information concerning specific dates at the ministry Fair onSunday, August 24.

PARENTS there will be a special parent forum on Wednesday, September 3 from7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.

As always, know that I love to buy anyone who asks a DQ blizzard and thatI'm always available for questions and welcome all feedback. Please emailsbellingar@calvaryefc.org or call 282-4612. I will also be updatinginformation on a BLOG which can be found at a link on the Calvary web site.Thanks!!!!

Look forward to seeing you at TURTLES.
-Pastor Steve