Haven Hub: 10/27 - 11/2 (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
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Sunday School: Oct. 27th (9am-10am)
*High school and Middle school will be combined just for this week!
Reformation Day Picnic: Oct. 27th (10:30am) Have your students wear their Haven t-shirts when they come to this FREE picnic where everyone is invited and welcome to join!
Wednesday Night: Oct. 30th (6:30pm-8:15pm)
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.
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Our Sunday School and Youth Group lessons for this week are based off of Nehemiah 5:1-19.
Verse of the Week: "... But I did not do so, because of the fear of God. I also persevered in the work on this wall, and we acquired no land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.” Nehemiah 5:15b-16
Here are a few questions you can ask your kids to help engage with them throughout the week:
What are some anxieties and worries you have that might be keeping you from being faithful to God?
What are some ways that money, possessions, popularity, and other worldly things can deceive us?
What does it mean to faithfully walk in the fear of the Lord?
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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 article, Brent Corbin, Executive Director of Reformed Youth Ministries, encourages parents to be intentional about carving out and creating quality time to spend with their students.
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.
Ministry Update!
This past week, Matt and I went up to Maryland for our denomination’s CDM Next Gen Youth Ministry Conference. We were so encouraged to see the work that the Lord is doing in student ministries across the East Coast! We learned so much and were able to form new relationships with lots of other youth ministry workers while up there.
One of the things we learned about was how to care for and walk with students through seasons of anxiety and worry. A licensed Biblical counselor expounded on some of the roots of anxiety, and showed us how we can address their worries by praying through the Psalms with them, reminding them that the end of their story is sure, and caring for their minds, emotions, and bodies.
We are excited to implement the things we learned about into our relationships with your students and into Haven’s structural program!
As always, let us know how we can be praying for you and your families.
Your friends,
Matt and Lauren
Enjoy some pictures from last year’s girls autumn movie nights!
Last year’s high school girls autumn movie night!