Helpful Resources

We usually post something about upcoming events or camps or new things going on here at C3. That being said, this week may seem a little different. If it’s not clear who writes these posts, it’s none other than C3’s Program Director, Stephen. I want to share with you(students, parents, members, and everything in between) three resources I have found around the web and internet that has totally blessed and strengthened my relationship with the Lord.

The first thing I want to show you is an amazing bible resource website. www.biblegateway.com . Bible Gateway has over 50 translations in over 20 languages. The best thing about Bible Gateway is it’s completely free. They have keyword searching, a topical index, and a handful of commentaries to accompany the scripture you are reading. I use Bible Gateway whenever I need cross references or insight into a verse, whether for a message or my own studies.

The next resource I want to direct you towards is podcasts. Wikipedia defines a podcast as a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and downloaded through web syndication. There are thousands of podcasts on all sorts of subjects, from politics to cooking recipes. What I have found is that a large amount of churches(including ours) started creating podcasts of their Sunday messages. I have found these very inspiring and useful to learn and see how other pastors and churches do church. One of my favorites are Francis Chan from Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley. Currently, they’re iTunes podcast is down, but here’s a link to their church website’s stream of messages. This is a great way to hear more than one message a week or to catch up on a message you might have missed from Pastor Kevin. There are some amazing speakers out there giving away their knowledge. I believe these podcasts have been well worth my time.

Finally, I want to draw your attention to blogs. Whether it’s a pastor or just a regular “joe shmo”, reading through other people’s ideas and thoughts on Christianity have helped and encouraged me to think through my faith and what I believe. Again, there are hundreds, if not thousands of these around the web. These just happen to be one that I have found useful. Jon Acuff is the creator and author of Stuff Christians Like. This is the description taken from the blog: “Does the stuff we like, ever get in the way of the God we love? That’s the question Stuff Christians Like is all about. Started on March 21, 2008 as a reaction to the wildly popular blog Stuff White People Like which was created by Christian Lander, Stuff Christians Like is a blog about the funny things we Christians do. And what they just might reveal about our faith.”. This blog is packed with hilarity and insight into the world of christians we all know(or might be). Reading not only Jon’s posts, but the replies and post of other people have given me insight into how other people see our world and our God.

Hopefully, if you made it through this whole post, you’ve found at least one thing helpful. If not, sorry about that. Check out this video. I hope that makes up for my incoherent ramblings.

-Stephen

Matt. 5:16

Q&A for Parents and Students

Have you ever had a question you really wanted the answer to but were afraid to ask? Do you want to know more about the place your high school student hangs out on a weekly basis? If you answered yes to either of these, boy, do we have a surprise for you!

Introducing the brand new Questions and Answers from the C3 staff! Using a new social media site called Form Spring, we plan on taking advantage of their ingenious technology, giving you the opportunity to ask questions unanimously.

To ask a question head over to http://www.formspring.me/ShorelineC3.

Feel free to ask anything you would like from questions about Jesus to Keith’s favorite color. We strive to create an environment where students and parents can feel comfortable and informed about who we are as a youth group. We hope to hear from you soon!

For more information, feel free to contact us at C3@Shorelinechurch.org

Middle School Game Night | March 26th

Game Night! They are games you play at night, hence GAME NIGHT!

Yep, you guessed it…the middle school is having a Game Night at Shoreline March 26th from 6pm-9pm. This night will be loaded with awesome games, competitions, and prizes for the super cool winners, so DON’T LOSE! Kidding, but seriously. Anyways, we’re gonna have a great time. There will also be food provided so why NOT come…?

The middle school game nights are a great time for the students to gather together for a crazy time of fun with friends. This is the perfect setting for first time visitors to simply have a good time and see a little about what church is all about. During this time each of our leaders plays a role and the students enter act with them in fun light hearted settings that lend well to building friendship and trust. Through these times we hope to allow the students to not only win prizes but to also set the stage for build encouraging relationships.

When:    Friday March 26th from 6pm-9pm

Where:   Shoreline Youth Room

Cost:       Free

We are always on the hunt for new volunteers so don’t be scared! Just contact Pastor Andrew for how you can get involved.

Wildwood Discipleship Camp @ Hume Lake!

Wildwood is Hume Lake’s discipleship camp for students who wish to push themselves beyond the familiar into a world of exceptional devotion to God. Wildwood’s philosophy of stripping away the layers of falsehood and distraction is evidenced in daily interactions and candid discussions about student’s lives, struggles, and answering God’s call for deeper devotion to Him. Set in the back forests of Hume’s property, Wildwood emphasizes overcoming obstacles and learning to discipline oneself in response to the challenges of life.
We will be taking 10 students and 2 leaders up to Hume for a week that they will never forget! Camp is June 13-19, the week right before all of high school group heads to Ponderosa. The cost of camp is $330/camper, but in an effort to reduce cost out of pocket, we will be fund raising through various means.
If you would like more information about Hume Lake check out their website at www.humelake.org or contact Stephen Medina.

Hume Lake Sign Ups Now!

Summer camp 2010 is gearing up to be the best Summer yet! If you or your student has never been to Hume Lake Christian Camps let this be the year that changes everything! Here’s a little info directly from Hume’s website:

One of the many things we love about Hume Lake is the opportunity to get away from the busyness and distractions that young people face on a daily basis and have an incredible camp experience. When you come to Pondy, you will hear the gospel preached, be challenged through scripture, engage in sweet worship through music and get some time alone and with your church to process what God did in your life up here at camp. Hume Lake takes pride in its high energy recreation allowing kids to be kids. That includes things like playing in the mud, running the gauntlet, doing the bike jump, and dominating in Kajabe Kan Kan. If you allow it, a week at Ponderosa can and will change your life forever. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Hume Lake is the best week of our Summer and we don’t want you to miss out!

To sign up, grab paper work on Sundays or Thursdays from Keith or Stephen.

If you have questions about this or any of our events, please email Keith or Stephen at C3@shorelinechurch.org

Middle School: Rollin’ with Roy | February 19th

Well hello everyone.

In case you didn’t know, the middle school is going roller skating at the Del Monte Gardens Skating Arena on February 19th from 6:30pm-9:30pm. COST $6 if you bring your own skates or blades, $7 if you need skates , and $9 in you want blades.  Students will meet and get picked up at the arena. If you don’t own any skates or roller blades, no worries…they’ve got you covered. However, if you would like to bring your own sketes, you are more than welcome to. For those of you who are a tad confused, let me enlighten you on the name of our event, Rollin’ with Roy. Our Children’s Pastor, Roy Pina, used to be a semi-pro roller skater, and we figured, ‘who better to skate with us than THE Roy Pina’. It’s going to be a blast! As for Roy, it’ll be more of a blast from the past. Take my word on this, you’re not gonna want to miss it!

When:         Feb 19th  6:30pm

Where:        Del Monte Gardens Skating Arena  -  2020 Del Monte Ave. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-3202

Cost:             $6 to enter,  $1 to rent skates, $3 to rent roller blades,  bring money for snacks.

College Group Dinner and Game Night

This tuesday night for our tuesday night gathering we will be meeting for Dinner and Games. This will be a great time of hanging out with old friends and making new friends. We will provide some eats but feel free to bring something along with you to share. This will be a relaxed time of hanging out and playing games. We would love to see you there and as always feel free to bring friends.

Where:

13025 reservation road    salinas  93908    (Thomas and Shannon Hugo’s house)                                do the google map thingy

When:

Tuesday Feb 2nd @ 8pm

who:

you

Check back next week for info on our tuesday night group. Or get more info from our podcast on itunes – search for oxygenmonterey.

Middle School All Nighter | Januray 29-30 Updated!

Hey Hi Hola Hello!

Remember all those nights where u wished you could stay up all night, eating, playing games, hanging with friends, and being super loud and obnoxious without having to worry about your parents telling you to be quiet…?? Well, now you can! The middle school is having an All Nighter here at Shoreline on January 29th from 8pm – 8am on January 30th. This event is going to be absolutely crazy fun! This night is going to be packed with awesome games, lots of food, and we’ll also be hittin’ a few other places for extra bonus fun! Don’t forget about our fatty game of hide-and-go-seek we’ll be palying, glow sticks included  . The cost is $10 a student, which pays for a few activities we have planned. Parents will drop off and pick up students .Trust me on this, you’re gonna wanna be there, bring as many frineds as you can, let loose and have fun! Can’t wait to see you guys there!

UPDATE!

Make sure to bring a friend because for every friend you bring you will be entered into a drawing for an amazing prize!

We will be leaving the church for one of our activities that is a surprize for the students. Please call Andrew for information on this portion of the evening.

Pastor Andrew

831-512-6687

Exit Parentcast

Exit Parentcast is the all new podcast just for parents of middle school students. On the Exit Parentcast you will find an overview of the upcoming Sunday morning sermon and our Wednesday night small group themes. Every Tuesday morning we will put up a post with information about the upcoming week. Also from time to time we will have a special message from Pastor Andrew or one of the other Pastors from Shoreline on topics that will help you as a parent. So check back each week to keep up with what your student is learning so you can continue the conversation at home.

Click the link below for iTunes

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=350233913

Oxygen Podcast on iTunes

We are excited to have the first episode of the Oxygen podcast on iTunes and ready for download or streaming play. Every week we will be talking about the upcoming sunday teachings tuesday night activities and pretty much what ever else pops in our heads at the time. We hope in the near future to expand this from an informative podcast to also include sharing from students, info on church wide events, reviews of local stores and restaurants, and much more. If you think you have some good ideas or maybe you just think your opinion should be known. Then talk to Pastor Andrew and Jon Ryan and we will get you in for one of our next recording sessions. Hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to subscribe so it auto downloads.

You can get the podcast at oxygenmonterey.com or on itunes by searching for oxygenmonterey.

Click the link to go to the iTunes page.

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=350224607

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