Celebrating Generosity: Youth Winter Retreat
We are so thankful for a church that supports and celebrates Student Ministry.
Winter Retreat 2023 was an amazing time of true fellowship and community. The theme for the weekend was “The Upside-Down King,” which focused on Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). Students and leaders learned and discussed what it means to live in God’s Kingdom. The Winter Retreat would not be possible without an awesome volunteer staff!
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 12
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
God’s Messenger, p. 160
This week’s Big Idea:
God loves people and so should we!
This week’s Key Verse:
Jonah 2:9
Preparing for Sunday | March 12
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Holy Forever | [listen + lyrics]
Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham
Psalm 145:21
Prodigals | [listen]
Clay Finnesand, Lauren Gruber, Sean Curran
Luke 15:20
His Mercy Is More | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Romans 5:20
Way Maker | [listen]
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
2 Corinthians 1:20
Grace Greater | [listen]
David E. Moffitt, Jeff Pardo, Travis Cottrell
Romans 6:14
SERMON TEXT
James 1
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. (James 1:13-14)
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 5
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Daniel and the Scary Sleepover, p. 152
This week’s Big Idea:
God rescued Daniel and He has sent another to rescue us all!
This week’s Key Verse:
Jonah 2:9
BABY QUEST: March Lessons
Baby QUEST is Reston Bible Church’s ministry to the youngest members of our Body.
Each month, we will feature a guide for your family to use with children ages 0-2. The guide includes follow up activities, a craft or sensory activity, recommended reading, a song, and other tips that are uniquely tailored to the development of infants and toddlers.
The guide follows the themes we are teaching in our nursery classes, giving you an opportunity to connect and reinforce the ideas taught at home. Because children this age need repetition, each activity can be done multiple times throughout the month to continue to press it upon your child’s memory as they grow!
This month, we’re focusing on the story of Jesus and the storm. Children will love interacting with this story! They will learn about God’s power over all things, including things that are very dramatic and mysterious to young children-wind and rain! They will be introduced to the safety they have in God and will be guided in thanking God for His power and protection.
Big Idea:
God is Powerful!
Scripture Focus:
Mark 4
Preparing for Sunday | March 5
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Prodigals | [listen]
Clay Finnesand, Lauren Gruber, Sean Curran
Luke 15:20
All Creatures of Our God and King | [listen + lyrics]
Jonathan Baird, Ryan Baird, Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper
Psalm 69:34
This I Believe (The Creed) | [listen | lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
Romans 1:16
Endless Praise | [listen]
Charity Gayle, Crystal Yates, David Gentiles, Ryan Kennedy, Steven Musso
Revelation 19:6
Let There Be Light [listen]
Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt, Hank Bentley, Mia Fieldes
Genesis 1:3-4
SERMON TEXT
1 Peter 3:8-22
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15)
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for February 26
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Operation “No More Tears”: The Rescuer Will Come, p. 144
This week’s Big Idea:
God has an amazing rescue plan for all people.
This week’s Key Verse:
Isaiah 53:6
Preparing for Sunday | February 26
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
House of the Lord | [listen]
Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
Revelation 19:16
King of Kings | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood
Revelation 19:16
How Great Thou Art | [listen]
Stuart K. Hine, Carl Boberg
Psalm 145:3
Christ Is Enough | [listen + lyrics]
Reuben Morgan, Jonas Myrin
2 Corinthians 12:9
In Christ Alone | [listen + lyrics]
Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Galatians 2:20
SERMON TEXT
Luke 6
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! (Luke 6:22)
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for February 19
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
A Little Servant Girl and the Proud General, p. 136
This week’s Big Idea:
Salvation and relationship with God isn’t something we achieve, it’s something we receive!
This week’s Key Verse:
Isaiah 53:6
Preparing for Sunday | February 19
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Be Lifted High | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Jess Cates, Wade Joye, Jane Williams
John 3:30
Christ Be Magnified | [listen]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13
Who You Say I Am [listen]
Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan
John 8:36
My God Is Still the Same | [listen]
Benji Cowart, Chris Rohman, Dustin Lolli, Josh Bronleewe
James 1:17
Goodness of God [listen + lyrics]
Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Brian Johnson
1 Chronicles 16:34
Come As You Are [listen]
Matt Maher, David Crowder, Ben Glover
Luke 15:24
SERMON TEXT
James 1
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5)