Summer '19

Hey Parents,

Happy June - it feels like summer is finally finally here! BBQs, beach days, waterparks,  road trips, and more. We pray this summer will be one that is meaningful to your family; a summer full of laughter, rest, and discovery! We’d like to recap our spring season at Real, share some highlights, and talk about what's upcoming in our next season.

Our spring season created some solid memories: Protect Young Eyes Parent Event, Northpoint Bible College visit, Euchre & Game Night, Grad Night and more! Our spring sex series created many meaningful conversations and opportunities for students to engage in new perspectives. We achieved our goal:  talking with our students, not just at them. We had many open, honest conversations about awkward or difficult topics. I am very proud of our students and leadership team. And, I am thankful for community and students growth.

Real is happening every Wednesday at 7PM this summer except June 26 (VBS) and August 28 (Leadership Training). Our Wednesday summer schedule is: service 7-8PM, outdoor activities 8-9, doors close and pick up at 9PM, and interns stay until 10PM. Impromptu hangouts will be happening over the summer too, like hammocking or sipping coffee with Pastor Matt. Just sign up for Real’s text updates to stay connected - simply text ‘realparent’ to 555-888.

Please keep reading to hear more about our upcoming events, summer series, family challenge, Internship, Detroit trip and 'Kids and Screen Time’ Blog. We love serving your family! We're always available to connect over the phone or grab a quick coffee!

–Pastor Matt & Real's Leadership Team

Grad Night 2019 | See all the photos

Real is partnering with Courage Church for the seventh year in a row this summer! This mission trip is an opportunity for students to experience hands-on ministry in Mexican Town, Detroit. Students will serve with Courage Church in their mission of bringing the hope of Jesus to the Mexican Town community through fun events, personal connection, and tangible acts of service. Students will also be challenged in their personal faith journey through teaching, group discussions, and time to implement what they are learning.

Each day of the trip is packed with teaching, hands on tasks, and time for relationship building. Mornings at Courage Church are focused on leadership training and prayer. Afternoons are spent serving with Courage Church; ministering to the Mexican Town community and building relationship with them through events like party in the park, neighborhood renovations, and soccer camps. In the evenings students gather together to hangout, build meaningful relationships and reflect on the days work.

Detroit is for students in grades 7-12. Registration includes all travel, lodging and food. The registration deadline is Sunday, July 6, 2019. Get more detailed information here and register here.

Each person has a unique and powerful story! This summer, we've asked 7 different guests/friends to come share their story at Real. They'll be sharing their personal story of finding and following Jesus, specifically from their ethnic, racial, gender and cultural perspectives. Our students will hear what it's like to follow Jesus as immigrants, a black and brown people, and women. We believe this will be powerful, eye-opening and informative for our students! 

Our friends are staying late for a special Q&A session with our summer interns from 9:00-9:30PM. This is an opportunity for our interns to get more time with our guests and hear more about their story.

Direct link to Pastor Matt's Real calendar!

Want to play a game this summer? See how many of the following activities your family can check off before school starts back. We’ve left some blanks at the bottom so you can include some of your favorites!

Download a PDF of the Summer Family Challenge here.

Read the article here: 'Kids and Screen Time'