SOS PACKING LIST

SOS 2017 Packing List:

****Packed lunch for the way to Cincinnati

Clothes:

·       Shorts – NO SHORT SHORTS. We will ask you to change if your shorts are too short

·       Shirts – enough for the week – NO SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS OR CAMIS

·       Sweatshirt

·       Pajamas

·       Swimsuit – NO BIKINIS – if that’s all you have then please wear a shirt or tank top over it.

·       Tennis shoes – MUST be worn to the work projects

·       Other shoes

Toiletries:                                                                      

·       Soap

·       Shampoo

·       Toothpaste

·       Toothbrush

·       Contacts/glasses

·       DEODORANT

Bible and Pen

Sunscreen

Water bottle

Drawstring bag – (You’ll need to take things with you to each work project)

Towel – For the pool

Snacks - that can be easily packed and taken to work projects

Spending money – Optional: For snacks/drinks or merchandise that different ministries might be selling (ball caps, jewelry, etc.).

Please pack light – preferably in a soft-sided bag
*******Space is limited*******

No phones, lap tops, or gaming systems, electronics

SOS Memory Verses

We, as believers, are encouraged to hide God's word in our hearts. So each year all of the participants who go to SOS are required to memorize selected verses. Although this looks like a lot you have a few months to work on it. At our next team building, April 23 at 1pm We will study each of these verses. Get started on memorizing them now and say them to any leader when you have one completely memorized. You will get printed copies of these at the next team building, or you can get them from me anytime you're at the church.

SOS Memory Verses

Matthew 5:11-12

¹¹ Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Mark 10:45

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…

1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

Zach Luciano - guest blogging

Zach is doing his High School senior internship at the church and has taken the time to share his thoughts and encouragement for you. Regardless of what stage of life you're in, Zach's advice is relevant. Take a minute and read his blog post.


Hello everyone! My name is Zach Luciano and I am currently a senior at West Geauga High School. A very exciting time is approaching for a lot of us including myself. I am about to graduate from high school and move on to my next chapter by attending Azusa Pacific University in California. Whether you're an incoming freshman, simply going up another grade, or even a parent summer can be a very exciting time for everyone.

These past four years of high school have honestly gone by so quickly. My spiritual walk with Christ has grown so rapidly and I owe it to Fellowship Bible Church. Middle school was when my faith started being challenged and shaped that eventually led into my walk when I entered high school. One of my biggest pieces of advice for incoming freshman or anyone not involved yet is to get hooked up with a house group. You'll hear all your high school leaders rave about house groups and there's a reason for it. My house group met on Tuesday nights and it has impacted my life in an indescribable way. There is truly nothing like having a body of believers the same age as you, going through the same doubts and temptations you might be going through. I'm not going to lie to you and say high school was all peaches and rainbows but house group was something that gave me the fuel to carry me through the week and be a light to others around me.

Another great opportunity that Fellowship offers are mission trips. This is an amazing way to strengthen your faith during the summer. I remember going on SOS during middle school and having the most wonderful experiences of seeing God work in people's lives and sharing my testimony to others. In High School I went on the Nashville trips and they reminded me a lot of SOS. I remember during the evening worship times I could feel God placing his hands on my shoulders and letting his presence be known. I encourage you students if you haven't been on a mission trip to definitely consider it. Don't make excuses or let money be the issue because God always provides. Mission trips are a huge way to get involved in the youth and ultimately strengthen your relationship with the Lord.

During my time at West G I tried to never be ashamed of my faith. Freshman, sophomore, and Junior year weren't too tough but senior year rolled around and he used me in such a huge way. I started an FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) at my school with some of friends that actually attended my house group. I led this group and did lessons every Thursday for my school. God used me in a way that put essentially a target on me. The other three years of high school I didn't go out of my way to talk about Jesus but now God gave me an outlet to openly teach his word. How crazy is He? I encourage you all to attend or lead a type of FCA (or some other campus ministry) at your school to reach out to those who might be broken. High school is full of kids that need Jesus so bad and I urge you to be that light for them.

As this school year wraps up and summer rolls in we can sometimes put God on hold. With some more time on your hands try to be actively seeking God. I know you've heard that a million times but it's very important. God wants to have a relationship with you and in order to be spiritually fit for next year it is important to surround ourselves with the lord. Get connected with your friends that will build you up in christ, Make time every day to read the word or a devotional. I'll be honest and say I'm not the biggest fan of reading for a long period of time so don't feel like you have to sit in front of your bible for hours and hours. 15, 30, 45 minutes of your day won't kill you and once you get in a habit it will feel like no time. The last major thing is obviously is to pray. Just like reading your Bible, praying can feel like a chore sometimes. God wants to have a relationship with you and it can be so refreshing to just have that sit down time talking to God. Building your relationship with God this summer will prep you to go into your next school year with a fire inside you for God.

As I make my way to Azusa I will forever remember the time I had at Fellowship. I am very thankful to have had the friends and opportunities that I have had that contributed to my walk with God. Wherever I end up I know that Fellowship will always be my home and God will always have my back. Psalm 121: 8 "The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever."

SOS MEMORY VERSES

SOS Memory Verses

Ephesians 2:8-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Hebrews 11: 1,6

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.  And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Ephesians 4:29,31-32

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.  Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

Summer of Service (SOS) MS Mission Trip info

Registration has begun for the Middle School Summer of Service Mission Trip.

The registration deadline is April 1st. (After April 1st there is a $30 late fee).

All of the information and registration forms can be printed from the Middle School page on the Fellowship website

http://www.fellowshipcleveland.com/#!ms-ministry-page/c1mjx 

You will get the online registration code as soon as I receive the registration papers and the deposit. You will NOT be officially registered until you register with the online code. (All of this is explained in the info sheet).

All 6th grade students who want to go must meet with me prior to registering. Contact me ASAP to set up the appointment.

Below are the verses that need to be memorized before going to SOS. 

SOS Memory Verses

Ephesians 2:8-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Hebrews 11: 1,6

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.  And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Ephesians 4:29,31-32

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.  Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

Snow Camp Information

Snow Camp - February 12
It is going to be cold on Friday - Please bring warm clothes!

Middle School Snow Camp

February 12^th-14^th

Important Things You Need to Know and Bring

Check-In at church at 2:45pm on Friday, Feb.12th

BRING DINNER to eat on the bus – we DO NOT stop to buy dinner.

If you are bringing prescription medication that needs to be administered by a leader, please label it with the student’s name and dosage instructions.

On Sunday, we will leave camp at 1:30 pm and will return between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm. 

Emergency Contact Info:

Circle C Ranch – 1-800-231-6866                   Margo Most –440-225-9387

What to Bring:

·         A SLEEPING BAG and PILLOW or blankets if you have no sleeping bag.

·         WARM CLOTHES for outside activities. All buildings are winterized, but outside it is COLD. Boots, snow pants, hat, gloves etc.

·         Sleepwear, personal items, towels, sport clothes.  NO DRESS OUTFITS are needed.

·         BIBLE, notebook, and pen.

·         (Optional) Bring spending money for a cookout, Miss Kate’s Place (snack shop), and The Country Store.

·         (Optional) Snacks for when you’re in the cabin.

·         (Optional) Slippers or slip-on shoes for the cabin. The concrete floors get wet from the snow.

 What NOT to Bring:

·         Sleds or toboggans - inner-tubes are provided.

·         Phones, radios, CD players, mp3 players, iPods, TVs etc.

 ALL the entertainment you’ll need is supplied by Circle C.

·         Sweat-shirts or T-shirts that advertise rock groups, tobacco, etc.

***Parents, please make sure your child doesn’t pack his/her phone. If they need to use a phone they can borrow a leader’s phone

Parents: Pray for your child to grow in Christ and for endurance for the MS Team!