Spring 2020

Hey Parents,

Happy Spring! Real is happening every Wednesday this Spring. Our Wednesday schedule is: service is 7-8:30PM, doors open at 6:30PM and doors close at 9PM. Keep scrolling to see Real's Winter Retreat 2020 recap, learn about our spring series "The Hosea Love Story," and see our upcoming events.

We absolutely love serving your family! We're always available to connect over the phone or grab a quick coffee, just let us know. You can sign up for Real's text updates by texting ‘realparent’ to 555-888.

–Pastor Matt & Real's Leadership Team

Here are some of my favorite memories that students shared during the Sunday morning celebration at WR20:

• John Paul crying & laughing at the same time while professing his brotherly love to Jake.
• Connor saying that he feels a part of the "Real family!"
• Molly sharing her revelation that she can't do life alone; community is necessary!
• Karon speaking up to share that Katelyn was “there for her.”
• Alivia sharing that she unexpectedly felt so connected.
• Jaden sharing what we wrote in his journal; that he had been struggling with openness, and then, that is exactly what we talked about at WR.
• Sarah saying “I do matter!”
• Paige saying she felt like she didn’t belong, but Sarah helped her know she was.
• Peyton saying that Josh helped him know and say, “I am enough!”
• Justin telling the seniors that this is not their "last year" to experience God like this at Winter Retreat, but that they have their whole lives ahead of them.
• Natalia thanking Carissa for her time to talk and pray with her.

Winter Retreat 2020 Photos

Direct link to Pastor Matt's Real calendar!

This spring we'll be reading, studying and teaching from the Old Testament book and story of the prophet Hosea. We'll be showing a modern day short film in six parts to help communicate the story of Hosea - please watch the trailer below.

Hosea enters into a covenant with his wife, Gomer just as God has enters into a covenant with his people, us. Gomer breaks their covenant and she breaks Hosea's heart. Despite all her unfaithfulness, Hosea's love will not relent. Similarly, God's love is absolutely unrelenting. There is nothing in us that can evoke more love from God, and there is nothing in us that can exhaust the love of God! 

Consider purchasing a Scripture Journal for your student. It will be a great way for them (or you) to engage in The Hosea Love Story, write down notes, and journal their thoughts and prayers. There are two versions, simple black and illuminated.