We all come across tough questions in life. These questions often have to do with God, Jesus, church or the Bible. Everyone has questions, but where can we go to find answers?

New High School Elevate Series

Tackling Tough Questions

October 25, November 1, 8, 15

Sundays 5-7pm in the Green Theater

Breakaway '09

High School Fall Retreat

November 20-22, 2009

Watermarks Camp (Scottsville, VA)

Registration $90

High Ropes, Low Ropes, Obstacle Course, Paintball, Zip Line, Moleball, human fooseball, bonfire, and more...

you do not want to miss out!

“Take Me Out to the Ballgame”

All students are invited on May 24th from 12:15-5:00pm to go with us to the Potomac Nationals Game. Busses will leave at 12:15pm (immediately following the third service) and will return after the game around 5:00pm. Cost for this event is $10.00 for ticket and transportation plus any spending money you might need. We only have a limited number of ticket so sign-up now in the church office, at the Student Information Table, or at the Elevate Service.

Student Ministry Pancake Supper

May 31st from 5:00-6:30pm in the FLC. All proceeds benefit the Honduras 2009 Mission Team. Tickets: $5.00 per person or $20 per family. You can purchase tickets in the church office, at the Student Information Table, from a Honduras Team Member, or at the door.

Dine and Donate

Come out and help support the MABC Student Ministry as we are fundraising for our summer mission trip to Honduras.

Sunday April 26, 2009 @ Applebee's in Stafford Marketplace.

You must present the flyer in order for your donation to be counted. Flyers will be available Sunday morning or you may stop by the church office and pick one up!

Thank you in advance for your support!!!

we ned your help!

As Zac mentioned last night at Elevate, we as a Student Ministry have a unique opportunity to serve the adult congregation this coming Friday February 27 and Saturday February 28. There is a banquet dinner for the “Greater Things” campaign Friday evening and a Legacy Luncheon on Saturday; the Student ministry has volunteered to serve at both of these events. Many students signed up to serve last night in their life groups but we are still in need of help. If you have not yet volunteered, it’s not too late contact Anita Howard (ahoward@mtararat.org) or Erin Sims (esims@mtararat.org) so we can have an accurate count.

If you plan on serving on Friday night please arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. in the FLC wearing a white collared shirt, dark slacks and closed toe shoes. If you are serving on Saturday please arrive no later than 11:00 a.m. in the FLC, uniform the same as Friday night.

Upcoming Events

Elevation Weekend '09

February 12-15, 2009

Rally begins at 7 pm on February 12 in the FLC

http://public.serviceu.com/registration/default.asp?OrgID=1341&EventID=3885514&OccID=132441191

Sign-ups have begun for “Stripped Away” Elevation Weekend 2009. Elevation is an exciting weekend experience for middle and high school students. Eight to ten same gender students, grouped by age and led by college-aged adults, will stay in the homes of church volunteers from Friday night through Sunday morning. Students will experience large and small group sessions, incredible music by Addison Road, creative teaching by Keith Smith and insightful discussions as they connect with other students from across the area. Early bird cost is $65 by February 1 or $75 after that date. Last day for registration is Sunday, February 8. Register at Elevate, online, in the church office or in the Connection Center on Sundays.

Super Bowl Party

Sunday February 1, 2009

5pm in the FLC

All middle and high school students are invited to join us as we watch the Super Bowl on our big screens. Student Ministry will provide pizza and drinks, girls bring desserts and guys bring football food. We’ll have games, break out the Wii and have special halftime entertainment. See Zac or Erin for more information.

Planet Wisdom Tour '09

March 6-7, 2009

This event is open to middle school and high school students. Cost is $55 which includes event ticket, travel snack and lunch on Saturday. Speakers will include: Matt Matlock, The Skit Guys and music by Dutton. Register at Elevate, online at www.mtararat.org, in the church office or in the Connection Center on Sundays.

Revealed

There is a season in the life of the church called, The Epiphany. Epiphany means “to show”, “to make known”, or to “reveal”. As we step away from the Christmas season where we celebrate Jesus’ coming to earth, we move into this season of revealing. When Jesus was a little older, three magi from the east came to worship him and in doing so “reveal” him to the world as Lord and King. They were the first to do so…showing Jesus to be God, come to earth, to save the world.

But as we follow the story of Jesus, we see that this was not the only revelation of who he was. Over the next weeks, we are going to look at Jesus “Revealed,” Stories from the gospel s that revealed Jesus as the true son of God.

Why would we focus on this, we too have been called to reveal Jesus to the world. Maybe by reminding ourselves of who he is, we can once again embrace our mission to Reveal Him to our world.


January 11: Mark 1:4-11(John the Baptist baptizes Jesus)
· Bottom Line: We have something significant to reveal.

January 18: John 1:43-51 (Jesus calls Phillip and Nathaniel)
· Bottom Line: We have something astonishing to reveal.

January 25: Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls Simon and Andrew)
· Bottom Line: We have something worth revealing.

February 1: Mark 1:21-28 (The demons reveal who Jesus is)
· Bottom Line: We have something powerful to reveal.

February 8: Mark 1:29-45 (Jesus bring hope through healing)
· Bottom Line: We have something hopeful to reveal.

February 15: No Elevate