Woah!

So what kind of conversation do you picture a student minister having with students.  Prayer, encouragement, godly conversations....Well check out the conversation I just read a student minister had through text with a student.  Too funny!  (you know who you are)

Guy Student: I'll be praying for you!

Student Minister (SM): spank you very much mr. friend!

Guy Student: No problem! Spank you for spanking me! :D ha

SM: Dude ur gay!

Guy Student: your gay mann! hey i gotta go to bedd goodnight homo!!

Let me know what you think about this!!!  Just thought I would leave you all with something to chew on as I head off to Africa.  I am going to miss you guys.

ENCOUNTER in 45 minutes...heck yes...Please God come on us tonight, and let us experience you and whatever you want for us!!!! Hope to see you all here, friends!Girl of the Week--Allison...what an incredible girl with a great personality!!! if you don't know her, you are missing out on laugh after laugh. We are glad to have you around, Allison.

Dude of the Week--Just because it is Denton's 16th bday...yesterday! Happy bday! Thanks for doing life with us all. We love you.

MAN OF THE WEEK

Just felt like it was finally time to share this with everyone.  By the way, this was supposed to be a DUDE trip.  I don't know what happened.

Progressive Youth Rally

This is going to be a great day of worship with loads of other teenagers from all over the Highlands and Baytown area.  Come join us as we travel to 3 different churches for food, fun, fellowship, meeting new friends, worship, and a free concert by Thalon.  All this for only $5 at the door when you get to FBCH.  We will start at FBC Highlands at 9:30am for breakfast and worship; then (@12pm) we will move to Second Baptist Baytown for lunch, awesome recreation, hanging out, and worship; last, we will travel to FBC Baytown (@5:30pm) for dinner, worship, and then a concert by an awesome band. Check them out @ http://www.myspace.com/thalon

We will be back to FBC Highlands at 11pm to go home.  Hope to see you there. You won't regret it!

Summer Xtreme

Summer Xtreme 2009 has come and gone.  It was a blast and we got to see God do incredible things in our midst as 3 teenagers gave their life to Christ during the week and now know God's salvation.  How cool!!!  Stay tuned for pics to be posted!  And of course, we had to bring Trash Can Relay back...what an awesome game!

75!!! 75!!! 75!!! 75!!! 75!!!

Remember our GOAL for Youth Camp is to bring 75 students with us. We currently have 39 signed up. A long way off our mark, but if each of you bring one teenager with you there is no doubt we will get 75. Studies show that people make more decisions for Christ in their life at Christian camps than anywhere or anytime in their life. So let's pull together to reach our goal and pray that God will change lives! You can be a part of that...1st make sure you're signed up and paid $50 deposit....then go invite some friends!!!

RENT-A-CAMPER will begin this Sunday.

Pumped about camp,
Philip

Journey Youth Camp 2009 Student Registration Form

Click on the link in the right hand column to view the Student Registration Form. Please print it out and return it to Philip Lynch or First Baptist Highlands' main office (office hours: 8am-5pm, M-F) by June 21. Notice that all forms and camp balance are due by June 21, 2009. If you have questions please feel free to call Philip Lynch at 409-673-0647 (cell). I am pumped about camp and hope all of you and your friends plan to go!!! If you haven't invited someone yet, it's not too late. Help us reach our goal of 75 students. The deadline to sign up and pay the $50 deposit is June 7, and the cost now is $235. But, please do not let money keep you from going. We have a great church who supports our teens to get to camp...so just let Philip know in private and the money will be taken care of. This will be a week that you will not forget!

What If You Knew You Only Had One Month To Live? What Would Be Different About You?

Week 1: What Matters Most
"Live Like You're Dying"--you are not guaranteed tomorrow...James 4:14

*Make a list of everything you would do if you knew you only had one month to live

Week 2: Deepening the Relationships that Matter Most
"Love Like You've Been Forgiven"--God forgave us first through Jesus Christ

*Make a list of all of your FAULTS
*Make a list of the significant people in your life (those who you would want to spend time with if you only had one month to live)
*Be Characterized by Love
-Tell and show your love through SMALL ACTS

***Clean up any relationships that need cleaning (forgiveness is hard, but you can do it)
-Leave your ring, watch, or shoe on the opposite finger, wrist, or foot as you normally wear it until you talk in hopes to resolve the conflict

Week 3: Leaving a Legacy Mt 7:24-27
*Believe that you are capable of leaving a legacy.
-Are the things you're spending your time on legacy worthy?
*Turn "Someday" into Today
-Cast your legacy vision
-Commit to a legacy of faith
*Acknowledge God Everday

One Month To Live!

I am super excited about the new series we are starting this Wednesday night at ENCOUNTER. Be sure you will leave with a unique, new perspective on life each week!!! So make plans to be here, and invite as many friends as possible for the next 3 weeks as we realize that we are not guaranteed tomorrow.

Also, remember this Sunday, March 29 is our church-wide Beautiful Feet project immediately after morning worship. We will be going out into our community to serve people in the name of Jesus. There is a spot for anyone interested! Be praying that God will use us in huge ways to lead people to his saving grace. Will you be a part of furthering the Gospel this weekend?

Jamaica Beach Mission Trip

We will be going to Jamaica Beach, TX (on Galveston Island) on our mission trip this summer. June 14-19. There will be an important meeting this Sunday after morning worship in the gym...with lunch provided. I hope you make plans to go share the gospel of Jesus with us this summer.
Kid's VBS
Church Construction
Beach Reach
Teen Outreach