Knowing   Becoming   Reaching

The Rockwall and Brin Youth Group is a place where all youth [grades 7th through 12 th] can find a place to belong. RBYG members are encouraged to seek to know God, become more Christ like, and reach out into the world. We invite all youth to belong at RBYG.

R&B Youth Group
Sunday Morning 9:00 am: Revolutionary Jesus
Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm: Sex, Sexuality, and Dating.
Lesson 2: Sexual Identity
 BRING A FRIEND AND YOUR BIBLE!

Food for Thought...

This week marks the beginning of school for most of the youth and children at Rockwall and Brin.  It's an exciting time, but can also be stressful, nerve-wracking, and a little bit scary, for students as well as parents.  

One of our biggest priorities in the church is to care for one another as we face challenges and difficulties in our lives.  (Sometimes we call this 'pastoral care,' which basically means that we care for one another like Jesus cares for us.)  This especially true in our youth and children's ministries.  You parents and adults have a unique opportunity as school starts to make sure that other parents and their kids are doing ok as they cope with the challenges that come with the start of the school year.  You students also have a unique opportunity to care for other students--especially those younger than you--as they start school this fall.  

So, let's make this congregation (and the youth and children's ministries that are part of it) a place where we care for each other and point out where we see God at work in our lives.  Parents and adults, call up some of the other parents and ask how they're doing--especially those you know who have children in school for the first time.  Offer to pray for them, listen to them, and maybe share some wisdom with them if you've been there before.  And ask the kids you see at church how they're doing with school.  Offer to pray for them as well.  Students, you can do the same!  Ask your friends how they're coping with the new school year and offer to pray for them.  Be sure to watch out for the younger kids, especially those who are new to your school.  Let's be a church that others can point to and say, "God is working in that church."  

May God bless you as you start this new school year!

Weekly Top Six   

AUGUST 25 (This Wednesday Evening)
Youth Devotional Sign-Up Sheet! The fall youth devotional sign-up sheet will be on the Youth Table Wednesday evening.  If you would like to host a youth devotional in your home, or volunteer to work with either the girls or guys when we split them up (one devo a month), please sign up on the list.  Our first devotional of the fall is scheduled for August 29, and we still need someone to host!  Thanks!    

AUGUST 22-25 (This Wednesday)
Fall Quarter (First Quarter) begins!  If you have any questions about curriculum, please let me know--I believe all the fall teachers have received their curriculum. Also, if you have not yet filled out the YELLOW FORM with your information, and information for your child, please do so.  The form is located in the foyer on the "Youth Table"--next to the water fountain. 

AUGUST 23/24 (This Week)
School Begins!  I have prepared a "back-to-school" devotional for you to use at home in your family as you get ready to send your kids back to school.  If you haven't had a chance to pick up a copy, there are still some available on the Youth Table in the foyer.  Let me know how your devotional time goes!

AUGUST 29 (This Sunday)
Youth Devotional!  Our first fall devotional is scheduled for this coming Sunday.  We still do not have anyone to host it.  If you are willing to host the devotional this week, please let me know. Thanks! 

AUGUST 29 (This Sunday)
September Youth and Children's Calendars.  I will have the September calendar out by Sunday, if not sooner.  I'll also try to have a basic copy of the full fall calendar out at the same time.  Be sure to pick one up. 

SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 5:30-7:00pm
VBS Reunion Party!  We are tentatively scheduling the VBS Reunion Party (VBS follow-up event) for one of the first Wednesday evenings in September.  We are planning to invite all the children who participated in VBS, along with their families, to eat hamburgers and hot dogs with us, play some games, sing some songs, and enjoy a bounce house.  The party will run from 5:30-7:00pm.  We would love for as many people from our congregation to come as possible. 

Contact Information: If you are planning to go to any of these events, please call, email, talk to me in person or text me WELL BEFORE the deadline.  davidt@rbchurch.us; 979.777.6579