Ozone Student Ministry

New Testament Survey and Theology. 

I am so excited to be going book by book through the New Testament on Sunday nights at 6 :00PM.  We are meeting at Aaron Mosteller’s house (3189 North Hwy 14) and Brian and Sarah are graciously feeding us after our study.   We are going through each book of the New Testament focusing on primary information for starters and practical advice for study.  We read a lot of Scripture and it designed for those who really want to understand God’s Word better and apply it to everyday life.  

Silver Ring Thing.

The Silver Ring Thing is from 7PM- 9PM on Friday, March 5. (WE WILL LEAVE THE CHURCH AT 6:15PM FROM THE OZONE PARKING LOT).  And the cost is only $5 (for each youth and each parent if they chose to go) which I need by Wednesday, February 24. (At Marathon Church in Greenville) After the Silver Ring Thing we will grab a bite to eat so bring about $10 for a meal after the program.  We should be back around 10:30PM.

What is the Silver Ring Thing?  I am glad you asked.  The Silver Ring Thing is a 2 hour stage performance which incorporates high energy music, special effects, fast-paced video, personal testimonies, and comedy all delivered in a concert-style approach with which teenagers can respond and relate. The program also presents an evangelistic message focused on forgiveness and new beginnings with an opportunity to embrace a “second virginity.” Students who make a commitment to abstinence may purchase a silver ring as a symbol and reminder of their decision. (For only $20 purchased at the event.) After the event, students who make this commitment are followed-up by SRT staff with weekly emails that encourage and equip these students in their commitment.

PARENTS, YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THIS AS WELL.  YOU WILL HAVE YOUR OWN SEPARATE SESSION WHILE THE YOUTH ARE IN THEIR SESSSION.  DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!              

Spring Break Mission Trip.

Spring Break Mission Trip is right around the corner.  (March 31-April 3)It will be in Garden City, SC and the cost is only $25 due Wednesday, March 17. 

Centrifuge

We still have spots open for Centrifuge at Ridgecrest the week of June 14-19.  The total cost is $250 for the week but I just need a $50 deposit as soon a possible to secure your spot.  This is the best discipleship based camp anywhere. 

PowerPlant

We also have spots open for PowerPlant in Nashville, TN on July 5-10.  The total cost for this missions experience is $225 and again a $50 deposit is need ASAP.  This is an inner city missions experience that will allow us to help new church plants in Nashville reach out to those in the inner city of Nashville. 

You can’t neglect the Old Testament and still have a full picture of the revelation of God.  Don’t forget we will continue to explore the Old Testament on Sunday nights at 6PM at Johnson Hughes’ house.  (Email me for directions at chet@fairviewgreer.net).  This Sunday we are looking at Genesis through Deuteronomy.  Come ready to engage your heart and mind and see how the Old Testament brings your understanding of God and His perfect plan ALIVE!!

Parents don’t forget we have a special meeting in Ozone on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7PM.  We will discuss what our goal is as a youth ministry (To make disciples, hint, hint) and how we can be a part of the disciple making process at home in our church.  We will also discuss our camps, retreats, and mission opportunities for the rest of 2009 and for 2010.

Two things to remember for this week:

1. We are playing Kickball at Fairview Park immediately after Ozone on Wednesday for Ozone Xtra.  Bring sneakers and your game face!

2. A Message from Stephanie Cowan:   Paula Strickland is a recent “ex-youth” who is now serving as a Youth With a Mission in Australia for 6 months.  Instead of trying to send her a “goodie box” we felt it would be better stewardship of our money to simply send her a love offering so she can buy what she needs since she has to come up with her own financial support.  Please bring at least $1 THIS Sunday, August 16 to Sunday School.  This is a great way to be a part of missions while staying in Greer!

Hope to see you all at Ozone tomorrow night at 7 PM.  Remember to stay for Kickball.

Mission Serve 2009

If I could sum up our Mission Serve experience in one word it would be transparency.  A transparency that come from obedience and brokenness and getting real with who you are and where Christ wants you.  We saw a lot of homes get refurbished and the quality of this earthly life was greatly improved because of the efforts of all of those at Mission Serve.  However, we also saw the realization of this earth not being our final home and the quality of their eternal spiritual life dramatically improve as well. 

Jesus says in John 14:21, “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me.  and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest (or reveal) myself to him.” (ESV)  We had a week of prolonged obedience that soften our hearts and allowed Jesus to reveal Himself to us.  Obedience does that.  Obedience allows for us to hear more intimately the voice of God and the promptings of the Holy Spirit.  Some of our students saw this more vividly last week in Norfolk, VA than they have in any other time of their life.  

We are also blessed to see Elliott Hawkins sense a call into ministry and surrender to that call.  This makes a total of 5 young men who have surrendered to a call into ministry this summer.  We are truly blessed, but please pray for these young men.  Elliott, Eric, Kyle, Nathan and Andrew all have a target on their back now and the enemy is going to be gunning for them harder now than ever.  

I was also very proud of Jeff Witt.  Jeff surrendered to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was in the third grade but never followed in Believer’s baptism.  Jeff made that decision this week as well and on Sunday, August 2, 2009 Jeff will be baptized.  

Finally, I want to recognize our adults who ministered along side our students at Mission Serve.  Wanda, Sarah, Zach, Jeff, Mark, Randall, and Scott were all amazing by leading by example.  They loved our youth and were there for them every step of the way.  They supported me greatly and I was humbled by their servant hearts.  But most importantly they loved Jesus in word and deed last week.  Our students are blessed to have Adults who love them and our God as much as they do.

Here is a Glimpse of Man Monday.
Man Monday cannot be explained, but if someone tried to explain it, they might say,
“Man Monday is beast.  We go on epic journeys to places made of rock.”
For more information on Man Monday, ask a man who has participated in Man Monday.
You should even ask to hear the Man Monday theme song.
If all else fails, contact Zach or Chet to inquire about the location of the next Man Monday.
Come experience it for yourself.