Haven Hub: 10/20-10/26 (2024)

Welcome to the Haven Hub!

A weekly update from Haven Student Ministry!

We are thrilled to share with you the latest developments in our mission to make a positive impact in our students’ lives and help them grow in their walk with Jesus.

In this newsletter you can expect to find:

  • Details for upcoming events

  • A glimpse into what we’re teaching your students every week

  • Resources for Parents

  • Sunday School: Oct. 20th (9am-10am)

    Wednesday Night: Oct. 23rd (6:30pm-8:15pm)

    Reformation Sunday: Oct. 27th (10:30am) Enjoy an amazing church service at 10:30am followed immediately by a FREE church picnic with hamburgers and hotdogs, rides and games for the kids, live music, plenty of candy and more right on our church campus.

    Covenant College Sneak Peak Weekend: November 7-9. The PCA's denominational school is offering a weekend experience where juniors and seniors can get a feel for the school's campus, classes, and more! Matt will be going with any Haven students who go. For more information click HERE.

    Middle School and High School Girls Movie Night: Come join us as we enjoy the coziness of the autumn season together by eating fun snacks, playing games, doing crafts, and watching a movie!

    We kindly ask that you please register for this free event so that we can ensure we have enough food and craft supplies for everybody!

    Middle school girls - Friday, November 15, 6-9pm. We will be watching the 2015 live action version of Cinderella (PG). Click here to register you middle schooler!

    High school girls - Saturday, November 16, 5-9pm. We will be watching Little Women (2019; PG). Click here to register your high schooler!

    Save the dates for our 2025 middle school and high school retreats!

    Morph (middle school): Friday, January 31st - Sunday, February 2nd.

    Forge (high school): Friday, April 4th - Sunday, April 6th.

  • Our Sunday School and Youth Group lessons for this week are based off of Nehemiah 2:9-4:23.

    Verse of the Week: "And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.” Nehemiah 4:18

    Here are a few questions you can ask your kids to help engage with them throughout the week:

    1. In what ways does God use seasons of having to wait in our lives?

    2. How do prayer and action go hand-in-hand when it comes to following God and obeying His call?

    3. What are some ways we can respond to opposition as we follow God?

    4. What will enable us to remain faithful in the middle of opposition?

    Main Takeaway:
    God uses our waiting to prepare us for the work He calls us to do, and no opposition can come against His purposes. God is building His dwelling place with the living stones of His people and with Jesus as the cornerstone and gate of His dwelling.

  • We're here to come alongside you as you disciple your children!

    Here is one resource we thought might be helpful to you this week:

    In this video, Clark Fobes highlights the importance of understanding diversity and cultural context when reaching Gen Z with the gospel, noting how social media has influenced a shift from guilt-innocence to honor-shame paradigms. He encourages churches to equip parents and youth pastors to navigate these changes and to provide a sense of belonging rooted in the gospel. After Fobes's message, a panel discusses prioritizing family ministry, integrating intergenerational discipleship, supporting a variety of family structures and leveraging existing church resources.

    We pray that this is edifying and beneficial to you as you walk through life with your students, and want to remind you that we here at Haven are here for not just your kids, but for you as well! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you’re going through difficulties of any kind.

Lauren Padron