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Student Ministry

Posted on March 22, 2007 ...

On May 20th, we will honor all those who will be GRADUATING High School or College. If you are a student or know of a student in our church who will be graduating this year, please contact the church office.

The Alabaster Project
"An Outpouring of Generosity"
We read in a story from Luke Chapter 7 about a woman who poured out generosity upon Jesus. The host of this little gathering, in which Jesus was present, Simon, was confused as to why someone would "waste" such expensive perfume on Jesus when it could have been sold and the money given to the poor. Jesus asks Simon a question and after receiving the answer he expected, his response was:

[44] ...he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. [45] You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. [46] You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. [47] Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven -- for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." We see that Jesus was moved by the outpouring of the woman's generosity as she poured the perfume from her alabaster jar onto His feet. He points out that "she loved much."

This year we will not be taking an "out-of-state" mission trip. Instead, we will take on a month long project. An outpouring of generosity to people in our community as an expression of Christ's love. What gift could possibly be more generous than for someone to willingly lay down their life for yours? Jesus' blood wasn't spilled out for us, it was willingly poured out for us. We have been forgiven MUCH, and therefore we are compelled to love MUCH. Finally, we should take this amazing story of God's love, forgiveness and grace and pour it out upon others. Will you partner with the Student Ministry in the month of June as we embark on this Alabaster Project. If you would like to be involved or want more information, please call the Student Ministry Office or check out www.NCBCYouth.com - Much Love, Nathan

What?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Happening?

Coming in June 2007?¢‚Ǩ¬¶

THE ALABASTER PROJECT
?¢‚Ǩ?ìAn Outpouring of Generosity?¢‚Ǩ¬ù
More information to follow in upcoming newsletters and online at www.NCBCYouth.com

Summer Camp 2007 ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú Panama City Beach, FL
July 2-6, 2007
Cost: $170.00 per person (All inclusive)
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center

As always, for more information about any of the events that may be coming up check out the student ministry website at www.NCBCYouth.com.

THE STUDENT MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!
We are looking for volunteers to help in various areas of the student ministry. If you are interested, please contact Nathan or another member of the student ministry staff. God can use you! So if you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re single, a couple, senior adult, median adult, or college student, there is a place for you here. For more information you can call the church office at 423-476-8524 or you can send an email to Nathan@ncbcyouth.com. Much Love, Nathan