Welcome to the Senior High Ministry of Ridgewood Church! The Senior High Ministry is part of Student Impact and exists to REACH students for Christ, to challenge them to GROW in their faith, and to EQUIP them to impact others for Him. On this page you will find information about our weekly times together, special events, and even a medical release so you can sign up for our next big event. Take a look around, send in a prayer request, learn about what we have going on for you here at Student Impact!
2007 Activities –This is your year at a glance! Any dates are subject to change with minimal warning so check back often and keep your ears tuned in for updates every Sunday and Wednesday at Student Impact.
September 2007 March 2008
5 – Youth staff planning, prayer, and preparation (food served @ 5:30)
9 – Student Impact Sunday resumes
– Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00.
– Breakaway registrations are due ($120 early registration discount -price goes up to $150 after Sept 9 so don’t wait)!
www.troutlakecamp.org
12 –Small Groups Kick-off @ Northern Oaks Community Church
23 – Breakaway final deadline registrations due!
26 – See You at the Pole (before school)
www.syatp.com
October 2007
3 – Feed My Starving Children during Student Impact
(8-9:30 in Chanhassen back to Northern Oaks by 10:00)
www.feedmystarvingchildren.com
7 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00.
17 – We will have regular youth group even though there is no school the next day. We may go out afterward for food.
19-21 – BREAKAWAY at Trout lake Camp (MEA weekend). Leave Ridgewood @ 2:00 [No School] www.troutlakecamp.org
24 – Planet Wisdom Money due ($50)
www.planetwisdom.com
31 – Halloween Party – Not of this World Party – Small Group Contest (dress like aliens) with food at www.spacealiens.com in Albertville. Meet at normal time. Bring $ for appetizers or such to share (you can eat a meal if you like). See menu on Space Aliens website for prices.
November 2007
2-3 – Youth Staff Retreat @ ?
9-10 – Revolve Tour (Girls only) www.revolvetour.com
11 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00
7– Operation Christmas Child www.samaritanspurse.com
21– Thank/Sharing service @ Ridgewood Church
30-Dec. 1 – Planet Wisdom – Leave Ridgewood @ 4:00
Conference is held @ Grace Church in Eden Prairie
Bring food or $ for supper
Sleeping @ Ridgewood Church
www.planetwisdom.com www.atgrace.com
December 2007
1 – Planet Wisdom [see above]
9 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00.
19 – Christmas Caroling
19 – Ski Blitz Early Registration ($25 ~ goes up to $35 after today) www.spiritmt.com
24 – Christmas Eve worship @ 4:00pm & 5:30pm
26 – Christmas break!
January 2008
2 – Small Group Activity Night
13 – Non-refundable down payment for mission trips
due - $100
13 – Meeting with all mission teams and at least
one parent with each student going
13 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00
19-20 – Ski Blitz @ Spirit Mountain $120 after Dec. 23rd
www.spiritmt.com
30—Sleigh Ride @ Rock Isle Farm: Cost: $10
February 2008
2 ~ Super Bowl XLII Party @ Greg & Carol Ann
Peterson’s Home www.azsuperbowl.com
9—Unpredictable Experience: Dying to Live [$10—9-5:00]
10 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00.
2 – Register to be a Day Camp Counselor*
[See June for dates]
2 – Missions Support Letters Due
5 – Great Expectations Set-up 8:00 in gym
6 – Great Expectations Training 7:00 in gym
7 – Great Expectations—Seatings 5:30-7:30
9 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00.
14-15 – Camp NuJim [Father-Son/Daughter Event]
Easter/Spring Break Season
15-23 – Mound/Westonka Spring Break
www.westonka.k12.mn.us
21 – Good Friday Service @ Ridgewood Church
23 – Easter Sunday
(Two Services – No Student Impact this Sunday)
21- 31 – Chaska & Orono Spring Break
(Orono goes back on 30th)
www.chaska.k12.mn.us
www.orono.k12.mn.us
28-April 6 – Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Hopkins & St. Louis Park Spring Break
www.westonka.k12.mn.us
www.edenpr.k12.mn.us
www.wayzata.k12.mn.us
www.hopkins.k12.mn.us
www.slpschools.org
April 2008
13 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00.
13 – Mission Trip Balance due
20 – Youth Staff Appreciation Dinner ~ 6:00pm
(Location TBD)
20 – Mission Team Meeting –
Duluth/Pine Ridge/Costa Rica
27 – Mission Team Meeting –
Duluth/Pine Ridge/Costa Rica
30 – Small Group Activity Night
May 2008
1 – Deadline for Seniors to turn in pictures & questionnaire for Graduation Recognition Sunday
2-3 –Paintball Retreat (Guys Only)
[Awaiting Prom schedule]
11 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00
18 – Senior Recognition Sunday. During the worship service, reception immediately following
18 – Sr. BBQ at Keenan's @ 5:00pm
24-26 – Getaway [Family Camp] @ Trout Lake Camp
www.troutlakecamp.org
28 ~ Welcome New 8th Graders to Senior High
June 2008
1 – Mission Team Meeting –
Duluth/Pine Ridge/Costa Rica
4 – Last Night of Small Groups
11 – Cliff Diving Summer Kick-Off @ St. Cloud
(Leave at Noon)
18 – Ultimate Frisbee Tourney @ MME
(if it rains – Floor Hockey and Dodge ball)
25 – Mock Formal & Irish Dancing Lessons
(Meet at 5:00)
July 2008
2 – JH & SH – MN Twins v. Detroit
(Meet at church at 10:30: First pitch at 12:10)
9 – JH &SH – Valleyfair All Day
16 – Sonshine Music Festival (Wed-Sat):
Tent camping
23 – Pool Party @ The Nolls
30 – Mission Trip
August 2008
10 – Shut in service at Presbyterian Homes in
Glen Lake at 2:00.
Student Impact takes a brief break in August although we hang out and do spontaneous things together. Call Pastor John and make a lunch appointment.
This is your year at a glance! Any dates are subject to change with minimal warning so check back often and keep your ears tuned in for updates every Sunday and Wednesday at Student Impact.
REACH
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Student Impact meets: |
Retreats: We frequently have special events that vary from weekend retreats to fun events in the Twin Cities. These events take place throughout the year and provide opportunities to hang out with friends, meet new people and have some FUN! (see activities above)
GROW
Small Groups: Wednesday night, 7pm - 9pm. We want students to connect to each other and to God in small groups. Students meet as a large group for worship and Bible teaching. Small groups follow our large group time and focus on applying the truths just discussed. It is also a time for deepening relationships and to pray with and for each other.
H.A.B.I.T.S.
Hang time with God
Accountability with another believer
Bible memorization
Involvement with the church body
Tithing commitment
Study the Bible
Habits are those things we do over and over again, sometimes without even thinking about them. Spiritually, we all need to develop some habits in order to grow deeper in their most important relationships (1) with God, and (2) with others. Here are six H.A.B.I.T.S. we believe students need to be doing on their own (put in no particular order of priority).
Habit #1: Hang Time with God – Quiet Time. Take time daily to connect with God authentically. Hear what the Bible says about God and you.
Habit #2: Accountable Relationship with Another Believer. Share your heart with at least one other person who knows you well. Pray together weekly. Ask each other about how you are doing with your H.A.B.I.T.S.
Habit #3: Bible Memorization. See Pastor John for a list of some of the best/recommended verses to memorize.
Habit #4: Involvement in the Church Body. Beyond Student Impact is Ridgewood Church. It is crucial to begin developing the habit of being involved with the church in a variety of ways, so when you graduate from Student Impact you don’t just drop the church. Students who serve in the church, stay in the church. Roll up your sleeves and get involved.
Habit #5: Tithing Commitment. God desires all of me which includes my money ( being a steward of what He has given me). It is all His anyway. We believe that it is important to learn to tithe (give 10%) to the local church where you attend. Also, join us in supporting a Compassion project in a Costa Rica orphanage and care center for children.
Habit #6: Study Scripture. Study it on your own or with a friend. Get involved in Student Impact studies and/or get involved with groups such as Student Venture of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
How do you get these H.A.B.I.T.S.? First, decide which H.A.B.I.T.S you want to develop first. Talk with your small group leader about them. Tell Pastor John what you are doing so he can encourage you.
EQUIP
Mission Trips:
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (summer)
Costa Rica, Roblealto Childrens Home (January)
Ukraine, Chernoby House of Prayer (our sister church)
Missions involve praying, giving and going. How does God want you involved? Let us know and we will help you accomplish what God has called you to do.
Ministry: There are many ways for you to serve God here at Ridgewood Church. Some of the many opportunities include:
• Co-leading a small group with an adult
• Using your musical gifts to lead worship
• Loving children in our Children’s Ministry during the school year
and/or as a Day Camp Counselor in June
• Helping to welcome others who come to our church as a Greeter
• Performing with our drama ministry
• Speaking/teaching your peers
• Participate in a regular shut-in service at a local nursing home