Wednesday, May 26, 2010

China comes to Houston...will you be involved?


Coming to Second this summer....

Chinese American Exchange Program
This summer we have an opportunity of a lifetime here at Second! What if you could go on a Mission Trip in the comfort of your own Home? That's exactly what we are seeing happen as the Chinese Government has chosen to send 100 Chinese students to Second to better understand our culture!

When: July 18th thru August 6th, 2010 (Two Weekends)

There are 2 ways to get involved:

1. Be a Host Home

Be part of a wonderful opportunity this summer by opening your “Host Home” to two Chinese students or leaders. While in your home, the Chinese students will be immersed in your daily life, the English language, the American culture, and most importantly, your walk with Christ.

These students are a great group of young men and women - ages 13-16 - drawn for this program from schools across Sichuan. With thousands of applicants, only 300 are selected based on academic strength, behavioral discipline, and cultural communication.


What Is Expected of a Host Home?
Transportation to (9:00 am) and from (3:30 pm) the church Monday through Friday
(carpooling is an option!) Meals for the students, except lunch during the week and Wednesday nights when they are on campus where they will be taught English, US History, American Government, as well as classes on our American culture and religion , mmerse them into your family’s lifestyle, Share your Christian values and beliefs

What is Not Expected of a Host Home?
You will not incur expenses for field trips, medical or any extra expenses the students might have while in your home
You will not be expected to make major medical decisions regarding the students in your home

Other Helpful Information
The students attend a week long orientation seminar in Chengdu prior to
departing China. They are trained in manners, skills and become
familiar with our laws and currency. They are held to the highest standards of
behavior and respect by their government.

This is a great mission opportunity for you and your family!
Info Meetings are June 2nd & June 30th at 7:30 to 8:15 pm in the Parlor!


For more information contact:
Robin Grant at rgrant@second.org or 713-365-6328
Lyndsay Witham at lwitham@second.org or 713-365-6310


2. Be a "Buddy"

Have your 7-12 th grade students serve as a "buddy" for a Chinese Student. We are looking for 100 students to serve as a partner for 1-2 Chinese students while they are here on campus. Sit next to them in student events, make them feel comfortable, share your faith with them. Students can sign up in our Weekend Bible Studies after Beach Retreat!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Beach Retreat - BRX ...17 days!


Parents - don't let your teen miss the most life-changing, life-altering, positive week of their year. You will want to get your student signed up for Beach Retreat 2010! Whatever it takes to get them there will be worth it!!

Students - Spread the Word, use this as a mission opportunity to reach your school for Christ - this week @ the Beach will be AMAZING! Friends don't let friends miss Beach Retreat!

Parent Meeting Dates
High School: (all gym, all wed)
May 26, 7pm Parent Meeting
June 2, 7pm Parent Meeting (combined JHigh)

JHigh:
Wed June 2, 7pm, gym Parent Meeting
Wed June 9, 7pm, 108 Parent Meeting

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Introduc'in Summer Interns 2010 @ SBC North

We have some amazing summer interns, seriously! They just arrived yesterday and I can't wait for everyone to meet them this Wednesday Night at WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS + CRAWFISH BOIL. Thought I would introduce them to you by way of picture...

Met Pace McKee(HS guys intern)...Pace just finished up his Jr year @ Kansas. Pace hails from Memphis.

Meet Ryan Dooley (JHigh guys intern)....Ryan just graduated from Texas A&M (whoop!)

Meet Megan Puckett (JHigh girls intern)....Megan is from Cypress and went to Second's West campus. She also just graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Education.

Meet Donika Mitchan (HS girls intern)...Donika just finished her Jr year at Texas A&M and if from Corpus!
I just love this time of year...
- Beach Retreat = 19 days away!!!!!
- Interns are here!
- School is almost out!!!
have you signed up for Beach Retreat??? Get registration info HERE





Friday, May 14, 2010

Are you making HIM Famous?

Are you making HIM Famous?

For the 6 weeks leading up to Beach Retreat (HS BRX Facebook Event / JH BRX Facebook Event) we are challenging students to take a look at how FAMOUS God is in their lives and how that causes them to tell others about Him! Here are our weekly challenges were tagging to each lesson.

ONLY 23 DAYS UNTIL HS BEACH RETREAT!

WEEK1: God’s fame in your story (April 25)
Everyone lives to hear a great story! The question is what stories do YOU tell most often. Sports stories, scandal stories, ghost stories? How about the story of what God has done/is doing in your life? We see God’s fame lived out by how often we tell his story! (Mark 5)
Week’s Challenge: Tell your story sometime this week!

WEEK2: God’s fame in men’s hearts (May 2)
Our faith is very personal but it was never meant to be private…why? Because God has already set eternity on everyone else’s hearts. We are given the divine opportunity to share the greatest answer to everyone’s greatest question. We see God’s fame lived out by how we see other’s spiritual needs. (Ecc 3:11)
Week’s challenge: update your facebook pic & status for BRX & invite to the fb event

WEEK3: God’s fame in your faithfulness (May 9)
Groupies. They would do anything for their favorite band or pop celeb! Travel anywhere, wear the t-shirt, buy the EP, follow on fb and twitter. They are… faithful. God Himself calls his followers to demonstrate HIS FAME by their faithfulness. The truth is - His fame in our lives is seen in the faithfulness of our actions! (Matthew 25/ Parable of Talents)
Week’s challenge: be faithful to INVITE SOMEONE to BRX (this week)

WEEK4: God’s fame in your life (May 16)
If someone watched your life for a week what would it point to? A sport, a school, a bf /gf, a TV show? With every step of our lives we are taking a step for God or taking a step away from Him. We see God’s fame in our lives as we live them for Him. (Isaiah 26:8)
Week’s Challenge: go “Public” with BRX this week. Boldly tell your team, squad, lunchroom table!

WEEK5: God’s fame in your heart (May 23)
Famous people are famous because of what they do on the stage…right? Wrong. Every time there is something happening that’s stage-worthy it means that something consuming went on back stage beforehand. When it comes to making God famous are you trying to do it alone or are you allowing God to start where he wants to be King of all – in your heart? (Luke 6:45)
Week’s Challenge: examine this past yr since BR09…make a list of where you wanted to be vs where you are / prepare your heart for BRX!

WEEK6: God’s fame forever (May 30)
The party is coming! One day all those who have made God famous on the earth will get what they have been desiring – his fame forever! There will be an eternal celebration of the FAME of God Himself. Has your life up to this point pointed toward that party? Does your life right now point toward that party? Are you getting ready for that party that’s to come? (Rev 4:8)
Week’s Challenge: Get ready for the BRX party to come (small slice of the eternal party). Last Minute signups; don’t let others miss the party