This Sunday Night, August 7th, is our “Back to School Prayer & Worship Night” for all of our middle and high school students AND their parents.  Join us from 6:30-8pm in our cafe area.  We will eat some goodies, worship together, and pray for our students to start their school year off right.
This is also our kick-off for the many new and exciting changes that are happening in our youth ministry.  It’s the perfect time to come, even if you’ve never been before.  No need to RSVP, we’ll just see …

This summer we’re doing an overview of the book of James. Not a study, an overview… We’ll do the overview part on Sundays, and we’re hoping that you’ll do a verse-by-verse study on your own. Get started using online study tools now!

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Sunday, June 19, 2011 – “Legit”
Group discussion questions

What would you do if one of your siblings claimed to be God? What did James do? What does that show us?
List some of the challenges you might have if Jesus was your older brother?
James 1:24 …

“Places” by Glenn Arnold
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Group discussion questions:

Read Deuteronomy 1:26-34 and perhaps even further in the text. What were some of the Israelites complaints? What was the real central issue? What did their doubt cost them?
Come up with 5 examples in Scriptures where place is a major player in the story.
Do you believe that you are in the area (physical location) that best suits you? Why?
If you answered no to the last question, how might this area best suit God’s plans for you. Think …

Sunday, July 3, 2011
“Forgiveness” by Tommy Loud
LifeGroup Discussion Questions:

How has unforgiveness affected your life?
Can you share of a time when you have been set free through forgiveness?
What keeps you from forgiving those who hurt you?
Why is Jesus the great example of forgiveness?
Have you ever found yourself becoming bitter due to unforgiveness?
Why is forgiveness not a “natural” reaction when someone hurts us?
Why must forgiveness be an action and not an attitude or feeling?
Choosing to not forgive can be “dangerous.” Why?
Why is forgiveness not 50/50, but 100% you!
Why did Jesus teach …

Vineyard USA has five distinct core values that speak to “what it means to be Vineyard.” In this series, we will discuss Reconciling Community, Experiencing God, The Theology and Practice of the Kingdom of God, Compassionate Ministry, and Culturally Relevant Mission.