October Hype...

Change of Plans...

Proverbs 16:9 rang true for us today: "We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps."

It was our plan to head over to the Oaks Sunday during MSM but God had one more step in store for us first. The rain put "our" plans on pause and gave us the opportunity to take time and make cards, sun catchers, book marks and more for our visit to the Oaks this coming Sunday, October 3rd.

It was a fun time for us to hang out and to start putting feet to our blurred vision of Love and to really put it into action. We are super excited about the opportunity that awaits us this Sunday, as we love on all the people at the Oaks. If you have any questions about our outing please contact Brad at 884-5932 or brad@brevardcommunity.org.

Blurred...

Sunday mornings you never really know what to expect...

We started things off with a game that was definitely not for those with weak stomachs ;) Alphabet Soup bravely played by Morgan MacDonald and Anna Carillo was a crowd pleaser...

After Blurry game funness Brad dived into our second week of our Blurred series. Challenging us on our view of love and the way we should love. Using Jesus' words in John--->

³⁴ So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. ³⁵ Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”

John 13:34-35

We are called to love everyday the way that Jesus does. There are people all around us who are dying to be loved the way that He loves us. Are you willing to get uncomfortable and to LOVE ALL those around you? Is the love of Christ reflected in your everyday actions? James states:

²²Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. ²³Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror ²⁴and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ²⁵But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.

James 1:22-25

We must turn our words of love to actions of love. This Sunday we will be giving students the opportunity to do that. During first worship we will head over to the Oaks of Brevard. We will meet at the church and be back by the end of worship. Any questions please contact Brad.

MSM Got Their Skate On

Skaters choice was an absolute blast. For so many it was their first time which was proof by the number of times we saw them on their bottoms ;) BUT none the less it was good times for all, especially the limbo. We are excited to have our next outing in October.

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th!

Skaters Choice

Bible Study

"How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." Psalm 119:9-11

One of my most favoritest things in the whole world is studying God's Word. And nothing gets me nearly as excited as getting others into God's Word. It is such a treat to be able to dive into the Bible with students and watch as God stirs a passion for Him and His Word.

We are so excited for the return of Sunday Night Bible Studies. We will meet the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm. We start this Sunday, September 12th and end November 14th. The boys will be meeting with Brad at The Frady's House and the girls will meet with me at my house. If you need directions please contact me (siobhan@bcsm,org) or Brad (brad@bcsm.org). Cost for the study is $10. If money is an issue please let us know. Here is a little more about the studies:

The boys will be doing a study on James. By faith we are reborn into the family of God, but God wants more than justified infants; He wants mature daughters and sons. This Bible study on the book of James is a challenge to Christians of every age to keep growing up.

Girls will be doing a study of Philippians: Secret Power to Joy, Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days. It sounds like the headline from a teen magazine! I mean, why would God care about how you feel about your hair? Well, He doesnt necessarily care about your hair, but He cares a lot about how you feel and act. If you get into what God says in the Bible, you can learn to be like a star and feel like every day is the best hair day of your life. An innovative walk through Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians, perfectly tailored to young girls -- leading students to understand the “secrets” of God’s plan for their lives; and revealing the spiritual power that can be theirs by the Holy Spirit. Readers will “join” Paul in his struggles and revelations; will examine God’s plan and their own responses; and will come to a deeper relationship with God and knowledge of His promises of empowerment.

Unlikely

If you haven’t noticed by now, we’re going to clue you in on something big about God—He doesn’t exactly operate like most of us. What we mean is, He chooses the most unlikely people to work through. He shows up in the most unlikely places. And then He asks us to respond in ways that are unlikely and go against our normal response. And what it all boils down to is this—you and I are unlikely people God uses in unlikely places to respond in unlikely ways.

An Unlikely Person

Sometimes we think that everyone else is more qualified or likely than we are to be a part of God’s story. But even though we may feel insignificant, unimportant or unworthy, God says we are not only valuable—we are wanted! Even though we, or even others, would declare us unlikely, God says we’re not. He declares the unlikely, “likely.” Because what God wants is people who are available—He always picks availability over ability.

An Unlikely Place

At youth group. At a retreat. With Christian friends. Those are the likely places we expect to find God. But the funny thing about Him is that He doesn’t like to be boxed in. God shows up in the most unlikely places. Just look at how Jesus came into the world—in relative obscurity. And if we look at some areas of our lives, we would probably say that God would show up anywhere but here—whether “here” is homeroom, the hallways at school, your job bagging groceries or even your home. But remember that God shows up in the most unlikely places.

An Unlikely Response

If someone hits you, you hit him back. Or if someone says something mean about you, you say something mean back. Be cool with people who are cool to you and dislike people who are not. Now, some of us wouldn’t come right out and say we agree with those statements. But behind closed doors or in our heads, most of us would agree with it. This week, we’re going to take a look at some Jesus’ words, words that called for some very unlikely responses to those around us.

This Sunday we start a new series----> BLURRED... Join us first worship at 9:30 in the student center...