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Weekly Update: October 19-25, 2026

Wow! October is flying by! We have lots of exciting things to share, and as always we would love to see you this Wednesday Night for our weekly gathering of 5th-12th grade students. Check out the notes below and make sure you know what opportunities and experiences are coming up!

If you are looking to serve with us in Student Ministry, use this form to get started - Serve In Student Ministry. You can learn more about what is going on and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and through our website. As a reminder, we have a texting services that you can opt in to for free : text the word "students" to (443) 888-3130.

1) WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: OCT 21, 2026 @ 7-8:30PM - We are continuing our October series and would love to see you here for worship, fun. and small groups! Invite a friend and bring your Bible.

2) BRIDGE 56 / JOURNEY 78 : OCT 25, 2026 - We are wrapping up our October series this Sunday morning.

3) LUNCH & LEARN : OCT 25, 2026 12:15-1:15PM - This Sunday we are offering another Lunch & Learn experience for any student and any leader who would like some free food, Bible study, and leadership training.

4) FALL FEST 2026 : OCT 25, 2026 3-5:30PM - Bring the whole family to The Church at Severn Run on October 25 an afternoon of fall fun! Enjoy Trunk or Treat, bounce houses, food trucks, and so much more. This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the entire community, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! We are also in need of some volunteers to help us make Fall Fest a success, please consider signing up to serve! Serve At Fall Fest

5) STUDENT MINISTRY FOCUS GROUP : NOV 1, 2026 @ 12:15-12:45PM - We are inviting all students, parents, and leaders to a special focus group to share your heart and thoughts about the future of our student ministry. Pastor Matt is transitioning to the new role of Executive Pastor and we are getting ready to start the process of hiring our next great leader for Student Ministry. We will have some snacks and light refreshments. We would love to hear from you and invite you to begin praying with us.

6) THE BIG SERVE 2026 : NOV 14, 3-6PM @ The Church at Severn Run - The BIG Serve is an awesome opportunity for 5th-12th grade students to serve, grow, and celebrate our faith together! We are excited to partner with several amazing ministries and use our time together to make a real kingdom impact here in Anne Arundel County. At the end of the event, we will have pizza and games for students to enjoy as we celebrate the work that God has done. Don't miss this awesome event and great opportunities to have fun, meet new people, and make memories as we serve together. Register Today.

7) WINTER RETREAT 2027 : JAN 22-24, 2026 @ SKYCROFT - We are so excited to take our 6th-12th grade students to an awesome Winter Retreat hosted at Skycroft! The retreat is called Reboot, and it is January 22-24, 2027. The cost is $175 per student. The registration cost covers a 2-night, 3-day winter retreat full of awesome activities, Bible study, worship, recreation, meals, and transportation. Spots are limited; don't wait to register! You can pay your deposit of $50 per student or pay in full. Final balances are due January 3, 2027. Register For Winter Retreat
Lunch & Learn
October 2512:15p - 1:15p
Student Ministry Focus Group
November 112:15p - 12:45pLOCATION: The Church at Severn Run
The BIG Serve
November 143p - 6pLOCATION: The Church at Severn Run
Celebrate Your Family Identity
Jim Burns -President of HomeWord and Executive Director of the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University
On Monday nights when our girls were growing up, Cathy and I would take them to the Golden Spoon for frozen yogurt after dinner. The weekly yogurt run was part of our family identity --- part of what made us who we were. Even the neighbors knew our routine and sometimes shouted to-go orders as we pulled out of our driveway. Our three daughters are now grown, but when our family gets together, we still make trips to the Golden Spoon. It's one of those simple traditions that have kept our family bonds strong.

Not surprisingly, a strong family identity also helps children develop a strong and healthy self-identity. Knowing what makes their family unique --- traditions, values, and ways of relating to one another --- gives children a clear starting point for discovering their own place in the world. Studies have shown that kids who identify with their family's values tend to be less promiscuous and face less risk of drug and alcohol abuse.

I'm a big fan of parents who make the effort to build a strong family identity. But how is it done? Here are three principles that I believe are critical to the process.

1. Be present. Children regard your presence in their lives as a sign of care and connectedness. Families who eat meals together, play together, and build traditions together thrive. Your presence matters! Does your family eat together at least four times a week? If so, there is a greater chance your kids will perform better in school and be less likely to exhibit negative behavior.

2. Celebrate everything! Don't miss a single chance to celebrate your family. You can celebrate birthdays, graduations, and other rites of passage, but don't miss out on celebrating life's smaller occasions such as Little League victories, learned skills, and school achievements.

3. Talk about faith. For some families, spiritual discussions are easier said than done. But having faith conversations with your kids helps to build your family identity. They also help your kids build strong convictions, as they get older. When you regularly expose your kids to God's truth, it can, as a friend of mine says, "help them develop a sweet tooth for Jesus." And that's something far better than buying your kids frozen yogurt at the Golden Spoon.
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Lunch & Learn

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Celebrate Your Family Identity