We're wrapping up our latest series this week! Let's end things on a high note, shall we?

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.

FREE PEOPLE: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON AUTHORITY
WEEK 4 BIG IDEA: FREE PEOPLE GIVE UP THEIR FREEDOMS FOR OTHERS.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Have you ever had to follow a rule that made absolutely no sense to you? Maybe it was a rule about what you could or couldn’t wear, where you could or couldn’t go, or who you could or couldn’t spend time with. When some people think about God, that is what they think about — a list of rules miles long that don’t seem important or relevant to their lives. But said there are only two rules that matter most: love God and love others as you love yourself. In this 4-week series in the book of James, we'll discover that the right rules can set you free — and that free people don't dance with danger, make decisions that benefit others, and give up their freedoms for others.

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“Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it in every generation.” — Coretta Scott King

Think about it! In what ways do we need to continually fight for freedom? How must we fight for others' freedom? And how can we inspire teenagers to fight for true freedom, rather than selfish freedom?
At least once this month, choose a volunteer to celebrate. Add their picture and a few sentences about what makes them awesome!

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