February...
A month filled with flowers, hearts, chocolates and candy--but don't forget about Student Ministry stuff too. Check out what's in store this month and this semester.
February...
A month filled with flowers, hearts, chocolates and candy--but don't forget about Student Ministry stuff too. Check out what's in store this month and this semester.
(And as a reminder, you can access the monthly Parent Newsletter at anytime on the cedarridge.church website. It can be found in the middle of our Student Page where it says "Forms, Newsletter and Additional Information") https://cedarridge.church/rsm-forms-news/
Don't Forget About The Parent Cue App...
Parent Cue is an App where you can have access to the Sunday content your kid is learning and encourages you in a variety of ways to engage in conversation with your student. In addition to weekly content it also has great elements of blog posts additional parenting resources/information, and informs you of how many weeks you have left with your kids until he/she graduates. As their website puts it: "The Parent Cue App is designed to help every parent do something each week to help move their child toward a deeper faith and a better future."
Here are the main events for February, March & some upcoming Summer Dates. Each event will be listed and talked about in more detail below... (And some will have links that you can register your student for that event)
This Semester we are offering 2 Sunday Night classes for our Students starting Feb. 9th. The two classes are KingdomWorker Class and Reach Class. *The Reach Class will be a prerequisite for anyone wanting to go to India in 2021; and will be offered each semester from here on out).
KingdomWorker Class will be held at The Bennett's, and the Reach Class will be held at The Dodd's. To Sign up for the classes just so we know how many to expect at each location, please click here: https://cedarridge.church/rsm-sunday-night/
If you would like to provide drinks or snack at either location you can sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4eacaf2ca7f49-apologetics
On February 16th we will be having our annual Missions Lunch & Auction Fundraiser. All proceeds go toward helping our Student Ministry Missions. To let us know you plan on attending the lunch, you can click here:
More importantly we need help with items to be auctioned off at the Auction. So if you can provide any type of baked good, themed basket of goodies, or any resources from around town (like gift cards, hotel stays, oil changes, etc.), please let us know by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4eacaf2ca7f49-missions
This Mission Trip is for 9th Grade & Up. We will be traveling to Acuna, Mexico to build houses with Casas Por Cristo. The Cost is $325 and a $100 deposit (non-refundable but transferable) is due by Jan. 26th or the cost goes up to $350. The cost will go up to $375 if registered after February 9th.
There will be a mandatory team meeting and training (lunch provided) at 12:00 at The Ridge on Feb. 9th, and it will run until approx. 3:00-4:00, please plan accordingly. We will also be having a Missions Fundraiser Lunch on Feb. 16th that you will be asked to help at as well.
Sunset Bible Camp is tucked away in Mannford, OK and offers many activities including swimming, rappelling, wall climbing, zip-line, a Super Slide to the Lake, canoeing, and more.
During the week students will hear challenging messages, engage in relevant worship, and be challenged to deepen their relationship with God and with each other.
The Theme or our 7th-8th Grade week of camp is "The Pause" -Learning to Seek God.
The price-point for camp is as follows:
A $50 deposit must be made upon registration
Registration Opens March 1 at 2:00 at $195 ($50 Savings)
After April 5th it goes up $15 to $210 ($35 Savings)
After May 3rd it goes up $10 to $220 ($25 Savings)
After May 31st it goes up $25 to $245 (No Savings)
Adults $80 (Includes T-shirt)
Move is a 5-day high school event held all over the country designed to amplify the call of Christ on students' lives to become kingdom workers. Located on college campuses across the nation, MOVE provides a program for 30,000 high school students every summer. Students are challenged through intense, interactive worship, dynamic preaching, small group study and community building.
This Summer our Student Ministry will be going to Lee University in Cleveland, TN. The dates for the trip are July 5-8, and the cost is $415. The cost will be going up the closer it gets to the trip so get registered early. (A minimum of $75 deposit is due upon registration, but you are allowed to pay all if you would like--this deposit is non-refundable but transferable).
Registration Deadline is as follows:
$415 if registered between Jan. 12 and Jan. 26 (Save $50)
$425 if registered between Jan. 27 and March 8 (Save $40)
$435 if registered between March 9 and April 5 (Save $30)
$445 if registered between April 6 and May 3 (Save $20)
$455 if Registered after May 3 (Save $10)
$465 if Registered after June 7 (No Savings)
Adults are $350
The first 10 students to register will be placed in a drawing to win various prizes during the week of MOVE (All 10 will win something!!)
Anyone who registers between Jan. 12-Jan. 26th will be placed in a drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card that can be used during their trip.
*Drawings will be held at the MOVE meeting the Sunday before the trip (June 28).
Campuses will be having Fundraisers as the event gets closer.
BA will have a MOVE fundraiser on Mother’s Day, May 10th. We will be asking students and parents to make some baked goods to be auctioned off that Sunday Morning before and after both services. (More details to come)
Enjoy a fun-filled family weekend (Friday-Saturday) at Sunset Bible Camp. Family Camp is designed to allow our Cedar Ridge family to get away for an overnight adventure, have a shared experience and enjoy all the elements that Sunset has to offer. There will be swimming, s’mores around the campfire, late night activities, rock-climbing/rappelling, games, crafts, worship and so much more.
Single Person: $20, Couple $40, Families $50
Men and boys will sleep in the men’s cabins; women and girls will sleep in the women’s cabins. Please plan on having a same-sex guardian for all minor children.
Elevate is our Mid-Week programming for 6th-12th Grade students. Elevate consists of upbeat games, worship, relevant message and Small Group Discussion. Elevate takes place from 6:30-7:30 with our $1 Dinner/Snack Bar items opening at 5:30. Elevate is done for this semester, but will resume on January 8th.
For the Spring Semester at Elevate we will be focusing on things like: Serving Others, Hurt & Pain, & a series called Restored which will focus on the Gospel message.
We are now in a series called "Stronger"--How God redeems our hurt and pain.
In addition to Elevate, Parents will now have an opportunity to partake in our 10 for 10 Class this semester. It will coincide with the Elevate timeframe and calendar, 6:30-7:30 on Wednesday Night in room 305.
Throughout the school year we do Small Groups on Sunday Mornings (We take a break for the Summer months). Each Small Group consists of students in their respective age and gender led by a caring adult or 2. This School Year we will be taking a series based approach and cover various series that fit our 7 Principles model (Share The Story, Servant Hearted, Identity, Spiritual Disciplines, Engage The Word, KingdomWorker, & Community Matters). Our First 3 series of 2020 will consist of new series' called: "Sincerely God", "Change," and "Hear Me Roar." We just finished Sincerely God which focused on The Bible. Now we are moving into a series called "Change" which will focus on the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer.
LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS FOR SALE!!!
This new edition of the Ridge Student shirt will be for sale in The Ridge the upcoming weeks. They are a long sleeve shirt with a hood and will cost $15.
With Valentine's Day on the horizon it's important to let your kids know how much you love them, and that they can still enjoy that holiday regardless of having a boyfriend or girlfriend. Below is a great article of how you can show love to your kids.
Some parents find it tough to express their emotions to family members. But finding a way to communicate love is vitally important to the health and growth of each family member. Saying "I love you" is one of the most important gifts you can give to your children. I encourage you to say it often! While expressing your emotions verbally is needed, it is important to realize that there are other ways to communicate your love that are just as important.
In Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages, he explains that everyone has emotional "tanks." According to Chapman, we help keep others' tanks full by using five "love languages" that he has identified. He says that most of us have a "primary" love language, although all of them can be important for healthy relationships. If you want to succeed at showing your love to your kids, identify their primary love language(s) and then do your best to communicate using those languages.
Here is a brief look at the five ways to express your love to your kids:
1. Words of affirmation. Criticism, if overdone, can create devastating consequences in adult life. Determine to praise your child right for every good thing you see him or her doing. A minimum of two compliments a day is a good goal.
2. Quality time. Get down to your child's level. Discover his or her interests and learn as much about him or her as possible. Be totally present, giving your child undivided attention. Give your child at least a few minutes of quality time. Make it a priority.
3. Receiving gifts. Gifts, if overdone, can become meaningless and teach a child a materialistic set of values. But periodic gifts, thoughtfully chosen and given with affirming statements such as, "I love you, so I got a special gift for you," can help meet a child's need for love.
4. Acts of service. The next time you perform an especially meaningful act of service for your child, make sure that you say it means you love him or her. Pick a task that is not especially appealing to you but that is very important to your child.
5. Physical touch. Hugging, kissing, and appropriate touching are very important for a child's emotional tank. Consider the age and temperament of your child and determine a unique approach in this area. When your child gets older, you will need to be sensitive, but you should still maintain a regular habit of touching for affirmation.
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