Tonight at Frequency, Pastor Jeff mixed things up a bit. As we finished the book of James, PJeff hit home on the fact that what we do is just as important as what we believe. In the next few weeks we will be basing our sermons off of the newly released DVD, To Save a Life, which hit theaters back in February. This movie is based on the struggles of Jake Taylor, a popular boy who loses his childhood best friend to suicide. Throughout the movie, Jake experiences disgust at the way he treated people at his school and he turns his life around through Christ to make a difference.

What a great encouragement to SHOW our faith! Jake learns that just by inviting that kid who sits alone to eat lunch with him, he is making a difference. By showing that we care for one another, we can make a huge difference. Which brings me to the verse of the night…

James 5:13-16
13Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

This is where we mixed things up. We took that scripture and we did it- right then and there- we asked if anyone was going through hardships and we prayed for those students. We asked if anyone (either personally or someone they know) was sick and in need of healing, and we prayed for miracles. Lastly we prayed for anyone who felt that they were backsliding from the faith. At Frequency we genuinely want to laugh when you have a reason to laugh, and cry when you have reason to cry.

We care.

And if anyone ever needs prayer, you don’t have to wait for an altar call. If anyone just wants to talk, I promise you that the youth leaders are there for you, that Pastor Jeff is there for you, and we all believe and love you guys like you couldn’t imagine.

Keep praying, everyone! Expect miracles!

Blessings!!
Alexa

UPCOMING EVENTS
Starting Next Week: To Save a Life series!
Sunday School: The illusion of Jesus (did you know He didn’t glow constantly?)–THIS SUNDAY.
UNLEASHED conference: Next Saturday (august 28) $10!
First Impressions Info Meeting: September 1st @ 6pm. Make a difference at Frequency this year!

Frequency tonight started off with PHENOMENAL worship provided by His Name High! The atmosphere in worship was so ripe with God’s presence. I don’t think I saw a single student that wasn’t touched by what was going on in the Youth Center.

The message tonight was brought to us by guest speaker Jason Lamer who captured our attention by asking us, “What do YOU want to see happen in your schools this year?” We opened to Jeremiah 33 to read about Jeremiah being stuck in a bad situation (jail) and watching that situation become even worse. He was stuck in a time and situation shrouded in darkness. And don’t we know that school can sometimes feel like a prison cell?

Jeremiah 33: 1-3
1 While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him a second time: 2 “This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name: 3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’

Jeremiah had an encounter with God even in the midst of darkness. We can have an encounter with God, even in the midst of school.

Jason focused a lot on verse 3, “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” God wants to tell YOU great and unsearchable things about your school this year. There are people that God wants you to reach. But how can you be ready for the things God wants to do in your school? How can you be ready for the moments where God wants you to spread His name?

Prayer, that’s how.

The only way we can keep a constant state of readiness to act in God’s name is by keeping a constant state of prayer. The only thing that can stop the change God wants to see in your school is your un-readiness.

Remember, God has already promised us victory. He tells us that His word will not come back void. So, will you commit to be a campus missionary this year? Will you reach the hurting and broken students that you pass by every day? Remember: God has promised us victory!

Food for Thought: Whatever has your attention gains your affection. Whatever has your affection becomes your devotion. Does God have your attention?

Have an awesome week everyone! Remember, if YOU want to make a difference in your school but you don’t know how, please talk to Pastor Jeff or one of the Youth Leaders and we’d be thrilled to help you become a campus missionary.

Love you all!
Alexa

In Allison Hill.Just finished clearing 3 lots. Helping @ the YWCA & filling 305 boxes with food.Now doing a block party for 30 kids! So fun!

Today’s lesson is a common one in the church: Faith without works is dead. However, we were lucky enough to have Meesh give us a new twist on this lesson and challenged us to go deeper.

James 2:18,
18But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.

Meesh spoke tonight about a conviction that God had placed on her heart. It’s easy to *think* that you have the works to back up your faith (especially if, like Meesh, you work in a church). However, this challenge of putting actions to your faith is more than just a monthly or weekly basis- its a daily living of your faith.

Here’s what we mean by that: What do you do every single day for God? Lets pretend you met someone who gives to charity, who volunteers for hospitals, who feeds hungry children and is a great example of Christ’s love in every way– except, they don’t believe in God. What do you DO that would make it obvious that YOU are a christian as opposed to the non-believer?

Be intentional. Don’t just wait for opportunities to come to share your faith or talk about what God has done for you. Rather, MAKE those opportunities happen. Talk about your faith even when no one asks. Help others when no one else does. Lastly, make room for God every single day. Remember, people judge you by how you act. Act in a way that glorifies Christ.

Food for Thought: If someone were to accuse you of being a Christian, would they have enough evidence to convict you?

Blessings!
Alexa

UPCOMING EVENTS!!
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BIG SERVE NEXT WEEK! I can’t tell you how awesome it’s going to be. Register now for a moving experience to help out our community! Only 10$ a day!!
Sunday School! This upcoming Sunday the topic is REBEL JESUS (whoa, that sounds awesome.) Dave Cook will be entertaining, or, er, teaching it.

Annndd I’m back, Alexa again, here to tell you about Frequency!

Firstly, Welcome home Nicaragua! Our team came in at 3:30 am, had a few hours of sleep, and then jumped right back in to Frequency tonight. Our service started off with a little stomp performance to get us in the missions mood.

Some of the testimonies shared tonight were from Miranda, Shayna, Brooke, and James, who each had some awesome experiences and truly unique stories to tell. Pastor Jeff talked about how truly proud he is of the entire team and he believes that this trip was the best trip he’s ever been on to Nicaragua. Way to go guys, we are so proud of you!!

The end of the night we were entertained by another performance called Set Me Free by the team. I personally love the dramas performed by our mission kids and we as a youth group are so blessed to have a drama team in general. Its amazing seeing how these performances transcend the language barriers wherever they are performed!

Romans 10:14-15 (New International Version)
14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Again, we are so proud of both the Nicaragua and the Netherlands teams, everyone who participated really does have “beautiful feet” and have changed the lives of each person they have encountered. I’m sure Jesus is so proud of each and everyone one of you!

UPCOMING EVENTS!!

BIG SERVE! August 10-12, Cost 10$, Register online! Just look under the “calendar & events” at the top of the page!
WATER WARS! This Friday! Join us for water balloons and other fun water games at the youth center, 7 – 9 PM
NO FREQUENCY NEXT WEEK! Instead, join us at the Colosseum at 12:15 NOON for pizza and bowling!
MEGA SPORTS CAMP VOLUNTEERS! Are you interested in helping out? Contact Pastor Jan for more info! Online registration is now CLOSED.
FREQUENCY POOL PARTY! At Brandi Fronte’s house, 7/27, from 2 – 6 PM. Check under “Calendar & events” and click on POOL PARTIES.

Have an awesome week guys!! See you at the Colosseum next Wednesday!
In Christ,
Alexa

My phone says 3:15… Hoping for the best! Hope u can sleep in your cars!!! Again sorry!

Trying to get back as soon as we can… They lost our sound system so we had to get it shipped to CLA… But they kept our trash cans!!! See u at 3:30a!!!
Sorry for the early arrival!!

On the trip home…. And they saved our trash cans for us!!! So happy about that!

See ya soon!

Still on the plane!!! Taxiing down the runway to the gate!!! Customs… Recheck… And get to the gate!!!