Elevate Student Ministries

Dear Parents, Hello again! We’re continuing in our study of The Thread , where we trace the Gospel throughout the big-picture story of the Bible. This week’s lesson was a really awesome time of fellowship and discussion. I hope your student enjoyed it. This week, the lesson was entitled “The Divided Kingdom , ” and it focused on helping students see that because of sin and pride, God’s chosen people created a devastating rift among themselves. We challenged students to define what it practically looked like to bring their burdens to Jesus, and to live under his “yoke.” We looked at the following Scripture passages: •         2 Chronicles 9:29-10:19 •       Matthew 11:28-30 You’ll be reading these powerful passages that describe the catalyst event that led God’s people into a divided kingdom, and how following Jesus leads to rest and true life. Next Steps . . . During the week set aside a few moments...

Dear Parents, This week in The Thread study, we looked at a new perspective. While we know that God’s grace is the only solution for our sin, it is important that we recognize God desires our obedience. In this lesson, titled “The Rise and Fall of Solomon,” students looked at God’s covenant with Solomon. Just as with generations before him, Solomon learned that God disciplines us when we are disobedient. By comparing Solomon’s story with the words of Jesus, students clearly saw that throughout time God has singularly desired our whole heart! We looked at the following Scripture passages: 1 Kings 1:28-30; 3:4-15; 9:1-9; 11:1-13 John 14:23-24 While the whole story of Solomon is fascinating, these passages will help you see the highlights that were studied. Next Steps . . . During the week set aside a few moments to discuss these questions with your teenager: ·          So, this week you studied how God views obedience....

Good morning! A few reminders.. Tomorrow (December 19) is our ESM Christmas Party from 6-8pm. We're asking students to bring a wrapped gift ($5 or less) for the White Elephant Game. We will have punch & cookies for snack. Also, there will be an Ugly Christmas Sweater competition, the tackier the better! Our New Year's Eve lock-in is right around the corner. It's December 31-January 1 from 8p-8a. Please have your student sign up, upstairs in the Loft. The following two Wednesdays, (December 26 & January 2) there will be no Wednesday evening activities, please take this time to spend time with family. SAVE THE DATE: Winter Camp 2019 February 15-18 - More details to come! As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Thanks!

Dear Parents, Hello again! We’re already on our 19 th week of our big-picture look at the Bible called “The Thread.”   This week, the lesson was entitled “David and the Psalms,” and it focused on Psalm 23 and helping your student learn that Jesus is the perfect Shepherd who, out of His great love for His children, rescued us once-and-for-all. This poetic view of Jesus as the Great Shepherd reminds us to be aware of the many ways God provides care and protection in our lives. I hope your child enjoyed it. We looked at the following Scripture passages: Psalm 23 John 10:11-15 As you have time, dig into these scriptures. Explore their relevance in your life and how they might be significant to your student. Next Steps . . . During the week set aside a few moments to discuss these questions with your teenager: ●        If Jesus is your “shepherd,” what is our responsibility as sheep? ●        W...

Dear Parents, Hello! We are in the 18 th week of “The Thread” and the students are doing great! This week’s lesson was a sobering reminder of how sin can trap anyone. It was exciting to watch their facial expressions and body language as they dug deep into a really bad time in one man’s life.   This week, the lesson was entitled “David, Bathsheba, and Nathan.” The lesson’s purpose was to get students to see that even a person strong in his or her faith can make sinful choices. These choices carry major consequences that affect not only the sinner, but also those around him or her.    We looked at the following Scripture passages: 2 Samuel 11-12:14 Romans 3:23-24 As you examine these scriptures yourself, remember that your perspective on these events will be different than your student. These events may hit home with you on a much deeper level.    Next Steps . . . During the week set aside a few moments to discuss these questions with...