Don’t miss out on the Winter Camp extravaganza of epic proportions!

DATE: February 5-7
LOCATION: Woodleaf Conference Center
COST: $145
SIGN UP: Turn in a completed medical release form and $25 deposit to the church office.

Guest Speaker: Casey Kendall
Guest Musician Phil Danyew

Download the flyer, medical release form and details page for all the info.

WC Flyer

What to Bring

Medical Release Form

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What are small groups?

Small groups are a gathering of high school students that meet weekly to study the Bible, provide accountability and care for each other.

Why should I be in a small group?

Because these groups are designed to be small, it allows you to make personal connections with other students and dialogue about God’s Word in a way that you can’t on a Sunday morning.

What should I expect?

You should expect to build solid friendships, grow in your love for Jesus and be personally challenged in your walk with him.

Where and when do they meet?

Small groups meet every Wednesday night at the church at 7:00pm.

Can I be with my friends?

Yes, small groups are ultimately about building stronger friendships within the high school ministry. Write the name of some of the friends you would like to have in your group on the card below {same gender}, and we will do our best to place you with those friends.

How do I sign up?

Fill out the registration card (download here or pick up in the hs room) and place it in the drop box in the back of the room or give it to a leader. We will contact you and follow up with all the details.

Event: Meet the Frosh @ Sky High
Cost: $10 to jump, plus bring some $$ for dinner
Date: Friday, June 19th 3:00pm-9:30pm

The incoming freshmen will be arriving in high school on Sunday, June 15. In order to rightly welcome them and get to know them a bit more, we are going to Sky High Sports in Sacramento. (this is trampoline heaven). All high school students are welcome!

Download the flyer and permission slip here, or pick one up in the High School Room for all the details.

Call the church office at (530) 268-2539 or email hsm@crossroadslive.com for any questions.

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Self Examination

In going through some old notes I had tucked away, I came across this great excerpt from Alan Redpath in his book “Victorian Christian Service.” Just sharing the love…Great questions to prayerfully consider before the Lord.

What about my relationship to others?

• Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am a better man than I really am?
• Is there the least suspicion of hypocrisy in my life? Am I honest in all my words and acts?
• Do I exaggerate?
• Am I reliable? Can I be trusted?
• Do I confidentially pass on what was told to me in confidence?
• Do I grumble and complain in the church?
• Am I jealous, impure, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?
• Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?
• Am I proud?
• Do I thank God I am not as other people?
• Is there anyone I fear, or dislike or criticize or resent? If so, what am I doing about it?

What about my devotion to God?

• Does the Bible live in me?
• Do I give it time to speak to me?
• Do I go to bed in time and to I get up in time?
• Am I enjoying my prayer life today? Did I enjoy it this morning?
• When I am involved in a problem in life, do I use my tongue or my knees about it?
• Am I disobeying God in anything, or insisting upon doing something about which my conscious is very uneasy?
• When did I last speak to someone else with the object of trying to win him for Christ?
• Am I a slave to books, dress, friends, work or conviction? (internet, TV, video games)
• How do I spend my spare time?

Taken from Alan Redpath’s “Victorian Christian Service”

2 Corinthians 13:5 ESV Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!

Are you being killed off by dead religion? Blake Chilton, High School Pastor at Highland Village Church, has some great thoughts about religion vs. love.

Check out his post here.

What began 10 years ago as a small trip of several guys devoted to surfing and Jesus, has now morphed into an epic week of 100+ high school students, a dedicated cooking staff, and road trip extravaganza known simply as ‘Beach Camp.’

For many students, Beach Camp has become one of the highlights of the high school ministry. Because of the beauty of So-Cal beaches, the relaxed format of the week, solid Bible teaching, gourmet food, and time with friends, it stacks up to be quite a week.

This year we made reservations at San Clemente State Beach and caravanned down in the early morning on April 4. Although the drive pushes the 9 hour mark, there is nothing better than stepping out of a cramped van and breathing in the ocean air.

In reflecting on the week, several elements stand out  as defining moments of the week.

1. Great Time with Friends
One of the great things about Beach Camp is that it kicks-off spring and all the joy that is associated with warmer weather, the end of school and the hope of summer vacation. You can almost see the student’s countenance change as we kick back in the warm sun and let go for a week. Long boards whizzing by, people playing cards, burying a friend in the sand, volleyball, football on the beach or even catching up with an old friend, all serve to make this week memorable.

It’s through great weeks like this that those who are new or feeling on the “outside” become part of the group. Friendships are formed, connections are made, and for some Beach Camp allows high school ministry to transition from “that church” to “my church.”

2. Rock Solid Teaching
Our theme for this year’s camp was “redemption”. Through the teaching of Bryan Johnston, James Class, Nathaniel Williams, Al Abdulla and myself, we explored the greatness of what it means to be ransomed, set free, forgiven and rescued through the cross of Jesus. I was so thankful to hear the reality of the gospel held up and applied through each of these sessions. I’m grateful to each speaker for their service to us in making much of Jesus.

3. Changed Lives
There is no greater joy than to talk with those who are honest about their struggles, questions and hurts and see Jesus meet them in that place and bring change. A change in thinking, a change in perspective, a change in worship, a changed life! Transformation is God’s goal, and is the result of hearing and responding to the gospel. so invigorating to see that transformation take place in people’s lives during a week like this. I was able to have several conversations with those who were convicted of particular sin, convinced of their need for Jesus, or stirred up to love Jesus with all their strength. Clearly, any desire to move away from sin and towards Jesus is a work of God. It is called transformation and it is beautiful to see.

Perhaps the greatest example of this work was finishing out the week by teaching on Ephesians 1:7. As we worked our way through the Scripture examining the cross, forgiveness and grace, it was evident the Holy Spirit was doing His work of drawing us to Jesus. Several students visibly responded to God’s call on their life and our closing time of worship was especially moving. A great end to a solid week.

The Big Picture
Reflecting on a week like this is a good reminder of why we do what we do. Beach Camp is not an end in-and-of itself. It is not an event for an events sake. The High School Ministry does not exist as an end in-and-of itself. For that matter, Crossroads Church does not exist unto itself – the goal is Jesus! Beach Camp is just another method to connect high school students with Jesus and the transforming power of the gospel. That is why we do what we do.

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