There are always cool things going on in our ministry, but this week, you've got to hear about this one . . .  [Tell your volunteers about a recent win in your ministry.]

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: RETREAT
Next month, we're planning a weekend retreat designed to help students connect with God and with their small group. Get the details on our website!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER MEETING(S)
As we get back into the rhythm after the holidays, it's almost time to learn and grow together at our next meeting of the year! We hope to see you there as we learn about [add your own topic(s)] together.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: MISSION EXPERIENCE
This summer, we're taking teenagers on a mission experience! If you'd like to join us, make sure you're registered before the deadline.

GOALS: A 4-WEEK SERIES FROM NEHEMIAH ON WISDOM
WEEK 2 BIG IDEA: YOU ARE DESIGNED FOR GOD-SIZED GOALS.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

We all have goals! Whether your goal is to raise your grades, learn a new skill, get TikTok famous, change the world, or all of the above, there are things you want to do, accomplish, and become. But let's be honest — it's not always easy to achieve our goals. Sometimes it difficult to even know which goals to set in the first place! That's why, in this 4-week series, we'll explore the story of a guy with a seemingly impossible goal and the steps he took to make his goal a reality. His name is Nehemiah, and because of his example we can learn a lot about goal-setting, decision-making, leadership, and trusting God. Through Nehemiah's story, we'll see that big difficulties can inspire God-sized goals, you are designed for God-sized goals, God gives us strength to pursue God-sized goals, and God-sized goals require God-sized gratitude.

DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK'S SMALL GROUP GUIDE

Chances are, you're not an Old Testament scholar, and it may have been a minute since you've read through the book of Nehemiah. If you need a crash course in what this story is all about, check out THIS VIDEO from The Bible Project. It will walk you through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah because (did you know?) these two books used to be just one book!

Are there any topics you don't feel prepared to discuss with teenagers? What are they? Reply to this email and tell us about it so we can do a better job of equipping you!