Getting Real

Wow. If you were around on Sunday night all I have to say is, "Thank you for getting real!" You and I both know we were apart of a God thing and it was AWESOME!

Thank you!

Now, on to the announcements:) First, if you haven't heard yet we're launching a new preteen ministry THIS Sunday morning at 11:00 AM called ONEANOTHER for students in the 5th, 6th, 7th grade. For 5th and 6th graders this means no more Group 56 on Sunday nights. For 7th graders this means they get to choose whether they want to come to ONEANOTHER, High Tide or both! Get the word out...its gonna be fun!!

Secondly, we're heading to Starkey Wilderness Preserve for a tent camping trip on April 17th-19th for students in 7th-12th grade. The cost of the trip is $10 but that does not include dinner on the drive to the campground. It will cover everything else. If you haven't signed up for the trip PLEASE email me at hightide@cypressmeadows.org or leave a comment on our blog or text me. I need to know if you can drive there (we will be carpooling) and if you have a tent we can use! Can't wait!!

God started something on Sunday night that we've been so ready for and if you missed it DON'T miss the follow up this weekend at 6:30 pm! You never know what might happen:)

Sunday Rewind

Thanks to all who came out to play football this past Sunday night!! It was good to see you guys out there having such a blast...

This Wednesday at 6:00 pm (WHICH IS A TIME CHANGE) we will meet in Studio 4:12 for student Bible study, join us if you can!

Don't forget the Student Action Team meets on Sunday from 12:30-2:30 in Studio 4:12!!

We've got worship this Sunday night at 6:30 so bring a friend and join us for our new series called "Truth-ish".

Friday, February 20th at 8pm is our annual LOCK IN so bring $5 and all the talent you can spare for the amazing competitions!!

Have a great week!!

Truth-ish

Join us on Sunday, February 8th at 6:30 as we begin our series on truth. We'll be asking questions like...

• Can truth for me be different than truth for someone else?


• Is lying always bad?


• Are there somethings that are always true?


• Have people always struggled with telling the truth?


• Why does it seem like God goes back on His word in scripture sometimes?

Don't miss Truth-ish!

PS mark February 20th down on your calendar because that is the night of the high tide annual lock-in that's gonna be off the chizzane - or whatever means cool right now;)

SUPER BOWL & LOCK IN

YOU'RE INVITED:

WHAT? Super Bowl Partay

WHERE? Aaron Bischoff's house

WHEN? Sunday, Feb. 1st 5:30-??

COST? $6 for pizza and snacks

---------------------------------------------

Also, we're having a lock in on Saturday night, February 20th from 8pm - 7 am the next morning...you're NOT going to want to miss it!!!

Wisdom

Over the weekend the small groups had the task of coming up with an ad campaign that encouraged students to act wisely...it was very interesting to say the least:)

The creativity soared as students presented the campaigns and voted on their favorites....the winner being, by a landslide, the girls group with their slogan, "Wisdom...so easy Mick can get it!"

In second place was the junior high guys group with, "Don't get wizzed on...get wisdom!" Nice...

Pretty clever:)

Anyway, don't forget that this week's Bible study will be held tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 6:45 at Westshore Pizza which is at the corner of McMullen Booth and Enterprise behind Blockbuster. Bring some cash for pizza and bring your Bibles!

Lock In?!?!?!

The Winter Retreat has been cancelled. Sad news but true. Unfortunately with the economy the way it is many families are struggling to make ends meet right now so going through with a Winter Retreat, we decided, was not a great idea.

Instead....drum roll please.....

We're going to be having a lock-in (I'm sorry volunteers - I have no choice) instead...

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

*Student Action Team meets again on Tuesday, January 27th from 5:30-7:30 in Studio 4:12*

Take a Chance

Hey all!

Happy new year to you and yours:) It was a nice relaxing holiday for us but I'm glad things are getting back to "normal" this week. I had no idea I'd miss you guys as much as I did!!

So last night we kicked off our series on "Chances" based out of the book of Proverbs. This is a series that compliments what Cypress Meadows is doing on Sunday mornings and has already proven to be a God thing.

Last night we talked about looking at our hearts like a stadium. Ever seat in our heart has something sitting in it. For some of us we've got ego or insecurities. For others we've got pride. For most of us our family takes up some seats, friends, jobs, work, sports, college prep, and so on. But our scripture found in Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us that in ALL those areas we need to be acknowledging Christ. Which means, he should be the one sitting in each seat of our hearts and we should live our lives out of our love for Him first.

Does this mean that I wake up every morning and Jesus is sitting in every seat in the stadium of my heart? No. But as I make an effort to further my relationship with Christ I can look the ego, or insecurity or fear in the eye and say confidently, "Move, that seat is reserved for my Creator. You don't belong here anymore."

We closed last night with a challenge. Throughout this series in Proverbs we're going to be talking about taking the chances and opportunities God gives us and nudges us towards seriously and without hesitation but all of us have to take a step forward to make that happen. The question is, "What is that step for you?"

I was so amped about the line that formed after the close of our gathering last night. A lot of you were thinking hard about what your next step might be and you wanted confirmation or direction and help to make that happen. WAY TO GO! Keep seeking it out and God promises to lead you to it!!

If you didn't come up with a next step, don't worry. You will. Listen to God's nudging and remember our scripture (this version is from the Message translation which is pretty cool):

"Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track."

I love you guys and CAN'T WAIT to see what God will do in 2009!!