Student Ministries Newsletter
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Happy New Year!
I hope you and yours have had a wonderful Winter Break and been able to enjoy relaxing and memorable time as a family. And how cool is it to be writing to you on January 2nd with still 3 days of break left?! I'm loving this longer stretch!
We are so excited to launch into a new year- and new decade!- serving students and families with the same goal we try to live into every day: following the ways of Jesus, who embodied God's unconditional love, offered an unlimited welcome to all, and extended an unwavering hope for us each as individuals and to the entire world. Our upcoming Student Ministries events and new Intersect series detailed below all strive to demonstrate and encourage these themes in a relatable, practical, and inspiring way that resonates with today's teens.
You'll also find a brief profile of Alex, one of the awesome adult guides who serves with our Student Ministries team, and encouraging Family Resources to start your year off in an intentional and proactive way.
I am excited to walk into 2020 alongside you and your family!
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Erin
(703) 229-3649 (call or text)
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Upcoming Events- Register Today!
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Taco Tuesdays
for Middle Schoolers
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2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month
6:00-7:30p, CUMC Basement
January 14 & 28, February 11 & 5,
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
Delicious tacos, exciting group games, friendships new and old, and small group discussion on a relevant theme. Silliness and laughter guaranteed!
Any 6th graders through 8th graders welcome, so feel free to bring a friend.
Register for each session
here
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Passage for High School students and their parents. Please pray for our Confirmands during their retreat, January 11-12nd.
Confirmation is a passage that guides students to personally own their faith and live in the way of Jesus in their everyday lives. It provides resources to deepen their love for God, others, and self through questions, service, and the ongoing support found in the family and in a Christian community.
Interested in taking part?
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Intersect Middle- Discipleship Room
(any 6th-8th graders welcome)
Intersect High- Ryan Chapel
(any 9th-12th graders welcome)
Students will be starting a new series during the month of January called "I Am Who You Say I Am." Each week, they will dive into the truth of their innate value, as named, called, and cherished by God. This Sunday we will start with "I am a Child of God," and discuss how that love can transform our everyday lives.
Breakfast snacks, games, and service projects included! Interested in serving as an Intersect Guide? Reach out
here
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Student Ministries- Team Spotlight
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Alex Price graduated from Stone Bridge High School, then Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts.
She serves with Crossroads Student Ministries because her own adolescence was a formative time in her faith. She hopes to guide and support students on their own faith journey by welcoming students to ask any and all questions they have!
Say hi to Alex next time you see her in an Intersect classroom or the Fellowship Hall on Sunday morning!
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Mental Health and Wellness Conference
LCPS Department of Pupil Services
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Saturday, January 11, 8:00a-1:00p
Independence High School
The 3rd LCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference will highlight presentations by mental health professionals and Loudoun County staff.
Conference sessions will provide parents and students information on anxiety, stress, resilience and information about LCPS prevention and education programs.Three breakout sessions and a screening of the independent film “LIKE” will highlight the day. “LIKE” addresses the impact social media has on student anxiety, physical and mental stress, human connection and depression.
Find out more and register
here
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Big Life Journal- New Years Goal Setting for the Family
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The Big Life Journal for kids and teens is a beautifully designed resource for dreaming and reflection.
This free printable declares "It's a New Year- Let's Make it Great" and invites sharing around trying new things, learning more, and growing deeper in 2020.
Their
Freebies and
Blog sections have a variety of colorful and innovative free downloads, plus a weekly email with an additional free resource. I highly recommend their teachings on
growth mindset.
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New York Times Compilation:
How to Communicate Better with Your Children in the New Year
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Great
resources written by parenting experts, psychologists, authors, and professors for the New York Times, each focusing on a different approach to "find ways to pay attention to what is going on in your kids’ lives, to be present with them and to listen."
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