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Parent Coffee Info
We had a great time at the Parent Coffee on August 29th. If you missed it, then we’ve attached some slides so that you can see what we discussed.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us by using the comments section below or shooting us an email from our “Get in Touch” button right below the sliding images on the homepage.
DBSM Needs You!
Caution: Student Ministry will Change Your Life
Here at DBSM it’s simple: “we were delighted to share with you not only the Gospel of God but our own lives as well, because you had become so dear to us” (1 Thess 2:8)
We are always looking for men and women to come into the lives of students to lead small group and mentor these 5th – 12th graders. If you are interested in becoming a leader, the time commitment is small and the rewards are great. We have three areas that you can serve in:
- Route 56 – 5th and 6th grade ministry – meets from 10:30-12:30 on Sunday Mornings only.
- Middle School or High School – meets on Sundays and Wednesdays 10:30-12:30 and from 7-9 at The Mill.
We also have many events that we would love for you to attend, but we are flexible and understand that you have a busy schedule. We just want to create an environment that will allow you to serve, grow and be challenged all while having fun impacting students lives for Christ.
Requirements:
- Must be faithful
- Must Pass a background check
- Must Love God, Having Fun, Students, and Service
- Must Be a Christian that has a personal relationship with Christ.
Contact Jason Fanning by Email if you are interested in serving, we’d love for you to be part of our team!
Junior High – 24 Lock-In
Ready to be Locked Up? We can’t wait either!
Date and Time
September 24-25, 2010 from 6:00pm to 6:00pm. The Cost is $24 per person.
More details and sign-up info will be posted here soon so save the date!
Why should I go?
The 24 Lock-In is a Connection Event that will allow you to not only learn some great Bible information, but also will connect you on a deeper level to your current friends and allow you to make new ones! If you are a new junior high student, possibly a 6th grader moving up to 7th grade, we highly encourage this event to start off your new year right!
Mudfest 2.0 Bigger, Better, Dirtier!
September 12, 2010 1p.m. to 6p.m.
Hello High School Students, Mudfest was such a huge success in the Spring that we are bringing it back this Fall! Suh-WEET!
Same rules as last time with one very important additional rule: GET DIRTIER!
Date, Time and Rules
Sept 12th from 1 – 6pm. The Cost is $20 per player and there needs to be teams of 6 players at least 2 girls per team.
Sign-Up Now!
Download Rules – Download Sign-Up Form – Download MANDATORY Waiver
The first 16 teams to turn in this sheet with the proper payment will be placed in the tournament. After the 16th team has signed up and paid we will start a waiting list.
Last post
I have stories written down to write you but I don’t have the time to tell you of all of them. This week has been FULL of spiritual growth as well as a few coming to know Jesus as their savior. We are minutes away from leaving the hostel, this is the day of 1000 goodbyes. Our students have exceeded any expectations we had, it has been a trip that will take us days to process. Thank you all for your prayer and support, I will try and post when I get home of a few more stories to share with you.
J-Fan
Austria Trip: Those counted among the Saints
This is always a difficult argument in my head when talking about those who have become friends of God since it is Him who does the work and Him who judges the heart, but it has been amazing to watch the Lord work in hearts here this week. There is a group of boys from Armenia that were on the verge of getting sent home at the beginning of the week, but since then they have straightened up and been pretty enjoyable. One in particular began asking tons of questions and understood the Gospel for the first time this week. Today he was speaking with us saying that he loved Jesus, he believed He paid for his sins, but that he was unwilling to give his life to him because he feared he would fail, fall back into sin and mess it up. After talking with him for a few minutes, being careful not to force his decision, he sat there in silence just thinking. Then he said to Peter: “I want to give my life to Jesus”. From there we got to watch the Lord call another to Himself.
Another Armenian boy who was here last year was a trouble maker last year, but this year is fantastic and told us he had given his life to Jesus this year after coming to ETC. Every day he has met with a different leader during his quiet time and asked them to: “tell me something about Jesus”.
I don’t know details about this one, but a girl who was having a conversation with Emily either wanted to give her life to Jesus, or already did and was wanting to “re-commit” her life to Him. Again, I’m unsure of the details and I’m far from knowing her heart I do know it was a great conversation whether it was her giving her life to Him, or her learning that nothing can separate her from Him.
These are merely a few of the stories I know about, not to mention to countless that I don’t know. I just wanted to give you a taste of what the Lord is doing here.
J-Fan
Update from Kyle
Dear Friends and Family,
THANK YOU! I can honestly say that if it was not for all of your prayer and constant support that this week would not have been the success that it has been thus far. I do ask that you will continue to pray that God might grant us strength and the ability to remain faithful to Him. We are on the down hill stretch and now more than ever we must be seeking Christ’s guidance in everything we do. I personally ask that we might be intentional with every conversation we have the next two days and are able to finish strong. Once again thank you for constant prayer you have helped us so much!
Love,
Kyle Ewing
p.s. sorry mom and dad for not calling!
Latest Podcasts
Hear the Latest from DBSM
DBSM Podcasts – June 2010
Chris Wilson – June 6, 2010 Lost Coin
Chris Wilson – June 13, 2010 Lost Son
Chris Wilson – June 27, 2010
DBSM Podcasts – May 2010
Chris Wilson – May 9, 2010
Jason Fanning – May 16, 2010
Chris Wilson – May 23, 2010
Chris Wilson – May 30, 2010
Elevate: Relationships – Friendship to Heartache
If you hold on to the idea that your teenage crushes will last forever then you will give too much of yourself away and set yourself up for failure. That’s what makes heartache so bad. God designed us for relationships. It is our goal to honor Him in our relationships.
DBSM Sunday: James 4
True peace and satisfaction is found by being at peace with Him and satisfied in Him.