As I stood in line in the freezing cold for 45 minutes on Tuesday to vote I started thinking about the upcoming election. Looking past the prime-time presidential debates, negative ad campaigns, the ‘Access Hollywood’ type publicity of the vice president candidates, and hilarious SNL skits, one thing stood out to me… Race. Not like a marathon. Not like Nascar. Like black and white. African American and Caucasian.
So I thought to myself “how many people are voting for Obama just because he is black?” and “how may people are voting for McCain just because he is white?” It really makes me wonder. My hope is that people vote for the candidate that they agree with the most. That no one is voting based on color but on the qualifications, experience, and leadership this country needs. That you will vote for the person who best expresses your best interests. The person who will lead this country the way God wants.
Lovesick | Student Series | “Questions About Dating” Poll
Over the last month the student ministry has been taking a closer look at the world’s obsession with being in a dating relationship. To help answer some tough questions, the student ministry has set up an anonymous text message poll where students (and parents) can ask any question they might have about dating, sex, and relationships.
Students can text their questions to 41411. Simply begin your text with ‘CAST lovesick‘ and then your question.
Parents can text their questions to 41411. Simply begin your text with ‘CAST parents‘ and then your question.
Students and Parents can also visit the Surge (middle school) and Hydr8 (high school) Web pages at www.stonecreekchurch.org to submit their questions in the form provided.
Students will hear the answer to their questions by a live panel in both student services this Sunday, November 2nd (Middle School, 9:30 a.m. & High School, 11 a.m.). Questions will be answered by a panel of students.
Parents - We Want Your Involvement!: Join Dustin Dozier, Director of Student Ministries, Sunday, November 9, 6 p.m. in the Student Theater to hear the questions students were asking, and the responses.
Questions? Contact Dustin Dozier at (ddozier@stonecreekchurch.org). Audio Messages from the student series can also be found on the Surge or Hydr8 page at www.stonecreekchurch.org.
When it comes to relationships with the opposite sex, whether we are dating them, crushing on them or just hanging out with them, our actions become a little bit more intentional when we consider the lasting impact we are having on their lives. Why? Because when we are in a relationship with someone, we become a part of their story, a chapter at this point in their lives. So how do we make sure that chapter is a good part of someone’s story? How do we learn to interact with the opposite sex in a way that honors and respects them and in a way that draws them closer to Christ? In other words, how do we make their story better and in turn improve our own?
1. We must Respect Others
“Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.”
1 Peter 2:17
2. We need to Guard Our Hearts
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”
Proverbs 4:23
3. Set Physical Boundaries that are pleasing to God.
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own bodyin a way that is holy and honorable”
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