welcome

• “oneeighty is more than just a youth group – it’s a place where you can connect with God, learn more about Him, and meet other caring & friendly students. It’s also a place where you are welcome! So if you have questions about life, want to better understand who God is, or just want a fun place to hang out on Wednesday nights, then oneeighty is just for you!”

• oneeighty will begin meeting again on Wednesday, August 27th.
   
• Fall Kick-Off! On Wednesday, August 27th, we will officially kick off the new school year at oneeighty with some wild & crazy games and great food!
   
• Paintball! On Saturday, September 6th, we’re heading out to Adventure Park in Shellsburg, IA, for Paintball. We’ll meet at the church at 9:30am and arrive back by 4pm. It costs $38 for everything you need, and bring extra $ for lunch.
   
• Trick-Or-RETREAT! October 31st thru November 2nd, we’re going to East Iowa Bible Camp for our Fall Retreat. Information packets are coming soon! Please sign up by October 22.
   
• Please Pray for the students in our youth ministry to
  • grasp the abundance of God’s grace and love for them,
  • that God would cause them to grow in their faith,
  • for God to show the world how big He is through them,
  • to have the courage to share Christ with their friends, and
  • to daily chose to live their lives for Him.

• 2 Timothy 1:6 reminds us to “fan into flame the gift of God that is in you.” The gift of God here refers to the Spirit of God or the spiritual gift within us that God uses to accomplish His purposes. And just like a fire, that gift within us can burn out – especially when we’re not continually seeking Him or taking advantage of the full extent of the Spirit’s power. In other words, if your gift is encouragement, and you are not encouraging people, then over time, you will no longer be as effective in encouraging others. This week I encourage you to rekindle the gift that God has given you, and exercise that gift by faith, to the full extent of the Spirit’s power!