Mysterious Kingdom Theme

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1 REGISTRATION: We can guarantee your spot if you register by Wed. Feb 17, 2016 After the deadline, call Pastor Todd ( ) to see if we have room

2 Mysterious Kingdom Theme Our theme verse this year is Mark 4:11: The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables. In this passage, Jesus is sharing with his disciples the thought behind why he was using parables to teach the crowds. In essence, he was teaching the people about the true nature of the kingdom of God by using stories and illustrations. Only those who were seeking truth would seek the spiritual answers beyond the surface meaning of the stories. The disciples were asking Jesus to explain the parables to them so that they might understand the coming Kingdom of God. So Jesus explains the spiritual meaning to them. Understanding the parables of Jesus will allow our students to begin to make sense of this Mysterious Kingdom described in the parables. Here is how it will break down: Worship Session 1: The Desirability of Being Part of the Kingdom Worship Session 2: Faithfully Serving the Kingdom Today Worship Session 3: The Inauguration of the Kingdom of God in the Future Each Worship session will focus on a parable of Jesus. We are fortunate to have Doug Johnson and Justin Holcomb leading our time of worship this weekend. Doug is a worship leader in Missouri who also travels and leads worship for various churches and groups. Justin is the youth pastor at FBC Houston and is an excellent communicator, but more importantly loves Jesus and students. We also have a host of young people who are coming to help our students process what God is teaching them over the weekend. These leaders will stay in the homes with our students and they will help guide students to reflect on the worship services and messages. They will also teach a Saturday morning Bible study focused on the parable of the Four Soils. These small group leaders have also been challenged to spend one-on-one time with each student during the weekend to talk about their salvation and other issues of faith. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving your students this weekend! Please pray for our leaders and for our students. Our goal is that every student will leave this weekend understanding truth about the kingdom of God and their standing in the Kingdom.

3 DNOW Weekend Host Homes This is a Tentative Listing Any changes will be communicated on Wed Feb 17 th in Student Worship. 1 or 2 more Host Homes are still being finalized Co-Hosts (driver/helper) are needed full-time or part-time. HOST HOME STREET CITY ZIP PHONE GROUP Stacy and Missi Perkins 1141 S. FM 706 Lufkin LaVan Watts & Kristin Greene 2633 FM 326 Lufkin Michael and Misty Sessions 211 Autumn Lake Dr Lufkin Brad and Cindy Bowers 264 Westwood Lake Dr Lufkin Boys 6 th Boys 7 th Boys 8 th Boys 9 th & 10 th Ben and Melissa Stokes 1518 Wildbriar Dr Lufkin Boys 11th Kerwin and Tammy Smith 4801 Pahal Lufkin Micah and Keri Williams 361 Amber Wood Lufkin Boys 12 th Girls 6 th Gerry and Beth Wilbanks 1288 Memory Lane Diboll Girls 7 th Shorty and Jennifer Jackson 5334 FM 1475 Lufkin Michael & Mellissa Jordan 130 Copperwood Loop Lufkin Girls 8 th Girls 9th Lufkin Girls 10th Jeff & Becca Chance 201 Deerfield Dr Lufkin th & 12 th Girls

4 Harmony Hill Baptist Church 2708 S. Chestnut Lufkin, TX DNOW Weekend Contact Information Student Ministry Staff: Todd Core Wesley Bernius Student Pastor Student Ministry/Associate (cell) (cell) Students & Transportation Students may drive their own cars to their Host Home on Friday at 6:00pm. After that, they CANNOT drive their own cars back and forth to DNOW Weekend activities. They must ride in cars driven by Hosts, Co-Hosts, or College leaders. Students may drive their own cars from their Host Home on Sunday to church they cannot give other students a ride. Time Away Card Students may not come and go from their Host Home during DNOW Weekend without written parental permission: Name: Grade: Host Home: Who will be picking you up? Day you will be leaving: Time you will be leaving: Purpose of leaving: Return time: Signature of Parent: Date: Signature of Host Home: Date:

5 DNOW Weekend What to Bring Essentials: c Bible (not phone or tablet) c Pen/Pencil c Toothbrush & Toothpaste c Soap & Shampoo c Deodorant c Towel & Washcloth c Any other toiletries c Sleeping Bag/Pillow Clothes For: c Hanging out at the Host Home c Sleeping c Cold weather (if necessary) c Saturday afternoon games c Blue jeans to wear with DNOW Weekend T-shirt for Sunday morning (Shirt will be given to students at their Host Home) Food: c Bring 2 of your favorite snacks to SHARE at your Host Home c Bring a 2 or 3 liter soft drink to SHARE at your Host Home

6 DNOW Weekend Schedule Wednesday Feb. 17th 5:00 6:30 PM Arrive for Wednesday Worship Pick up card with info about your Host Home 6:45 PM Student Worship will focus on Preparing our Hearts for DNOW Friday Feb. 19 th (Students need to eat before they come) 6:00 PM Arrive at your Host Home (Do not go to the church!) 6:30 PM Host Home parents go over house rules 7:00 PM Leave for the Church Go to Worship Center 7:30 PM Introduction to Small Group Leaders 8:30 PM Worship 10:00 PM Return to Host Homes 10:30 PM Small Group Host Home Midnight Lights Out Saturday Feb. 20 th 8:00 AM Breakfast in Host Homes 9:00 AM Small Group Session 10:00 AM Head to Church Worship Center 10:30 AM Pump Up Games Worship Center 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:15 PM LOC 1:30 PM Amazing Race 3:30 PM Free Time / Make Videos For Film Festival 6:00 PM Dinner at LOC/Film Festival Contest 7:30 PM Worship Worship Center 9:30 PM Small Group Processing 10:00 PM Mystery Event 11:00 PM Head to Host Homes Midnight Lights Out Sunday Feb. 22 nd 9:45 AM Arrive at SMB wearing T-shirts (Bring your stuff with you.) 9:45 AM Breakfast at SMB 9:45 AM Worship/Testimonies 11:00 AM Church service at HHBC sit together 12:00 PM Students go home

7 Student Guidelines 1. Act right! You will be representing your family, Christ and our church. 2. Host Homes: The host will explain host home rules including where they may eat, which restrooms are to be used and by whom, which areas are off limits, pet issues, as well as any other special guidelines. You are a guest in the home of your Host Family. Please be respectful to their requests. 3. Schedule: Be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there, doing what you are supposed to be doing. You will need to participate in each session, all meals, and activities. 4. Time Away Cards: You will not be allowed to use your car once you arrive at your Host Home until Sunday morning, when you can drive yourself to church at the same time as everyone else. You may not leave the home of your Host Family at any other time unless you have arranged this in advanced by completing a Time Away Card signed by your parent or legal guardian & Host Home leader. 5. Cell Phone: Put your cell phone away. We are asking everyone to use a paper copy of the Bible this weekend. We will not allow cell phones or tablets to be out during small group discussions or our worship services. Also, cell phones will be taken up at Lights Out and will not be made available until breakfast except in case of emergency during the night. 6. Sleep: Sleep is essential! Please do your best to get some rest. 7. Basics: Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, pornography, theft, or bullying in any form is strictly prohibited! Also, Public Displays of Affection, curfew violations, and unwillingness to obey rules will result in students being removed from the weekend. 8. Dress appropriately for the weekend! If you are not sure what this means, any leader can tell you. This means no short skirts, no short shirts, no revealing clothes, and modest Pajamas (Todd & Wesley will be visiting homes). If asked to change for any reasons, please do so immediately and without question or complaint! 9. Appreciation: There are many ways you can express your appreciation to your Host Family a card, a thank you, etc. These are good, but the best way is to be very thoughtful and helpful throughout the entire weekend! Please obey all house rules! 10. ABSOLUTELY no pranks or practical jokes as this could ruin the experience God intended for someone to have this weekend, no wrapping houses or sneaking out, no wrestling, and no rough housing.

8 Host Home Job Description HOST HOME DUTIES Open your home to a group of students and leaders. Organize Co-Host to help you in your home or to help drive students around town. If possible provide a bedroom or private space for your college student Leader(s). Clearly post House Rules and schedule in your home for students to follow. The Host Parents should be responsible for discipline in the home. Tell students your personal house rules regarding the following: o Pranks, practical jokes, or wrestling, etc. NOT allowed o Where they should eat in the house o Bathroom(s) they should and should not use. o Which rooms are off limits. o Instructions regarding pets. o Restrictions on your TVs and computers, etc. Pick up food and paper products from the SMB on Fri, February 19, before you leave from worship. Provide room for students to sleep on the floor in sleeping bags. Organize the snacks and food that will be provided to you. Spend time developing relationships with students. Some of our students have never been in a Christian home, so please know that your hospitality and love will be noticed. OTHER DUTIES Provide transportation for students between home, rallies and activities. o All students must wear seat belts. o Do not drive over the speed limit be extremely cautious. Especially during the Amazing Race! I know host home parents can be as competitive as the students so please exercise self-control. J o No stoplight fire drills or other car pranks. o Do not send or read text messages while driving. o Do not make or receive phone calls while driving. Many students are new to our church, help keep an eye out for students getting isolated from group activity. Get students to all rallies promptly and safely. Participate in recreation on Saturday and help build team spirit and team unity. Share Christ one-on-one with students as you have the opportunity. Contact Todd or Wesley if a student will not follow the rules. Sit among students at each rally participate in music, games, and messages. Don t sit or stand in the back fully engage in the program and with the students.

9 Co-Host Job Description (helper/driver) CO-HOST DUTIES Your primary job is to coordinate schedules with your assigned group, and provide transportation when needed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Your secondary job is to assist the Host Home family as needed. If your schedule allows, you are welcome to participate in weekend activities. Offer to run errands if needed for your host family. GENERAL DUTIES Provide transportation for students between home, rallies and activities. o All students must wear seat belts. o Do not drive over the speed limit be extremely cautious. Especially during the Amazing Race! I know host home parents can be as competitive as the students so please exercise self-control. J o No stoplight fire drills or other car pranks. o Do not send or read text messages while driving. o Do not make or receive phone calls while driving. Enforce house rules that are posted in the home. Many students are new to our church, help them make friends with each other. Get students to all rallies promptly and safely. Participate in recreation on Saturday and help build team spirit and team unity. Share Christ one-on-one with students as you have the opportunity. Contact Todd or Wesley if a student will not follow the rules. Sit among students at each rally participate in music, games, and messages. Don t sit or stand in the back fully engage in the program and with the student