We need someone to provide dinner for the MAD Skates & Rec Center kids and crew on Monday, June 17th!
If you are able to help out in any way, please contact me via facebook, email or text/call. brett@madskates.com 206-423-0813
God bless!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Memorial Day - Next Monday - May 27th
No Skate & Rec Night next week - Monday, May 27th!
Have an awesome Memorial Day weekend with your family and friends.
Remember to thank someone who has served or is serving our country and take a moment to remember those we have lost but not forgotten.
Have an awesome Memorial Day weekend with your family and friends.
Remember to thank someone who has served or is serving our country and take a moment to remember those we have lost but not forgotten.
Bible Session - 5-20-13 - The Basement
This is the video our teens watched last night for Bible Session.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPv7dBxJCa8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPv7dBxJCa8
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Bible Session Notes - 12+ Group - 5-6-13
Accepting the Call
5-6-13
Adapted
from a Devotional by Gwen Smith
John 14:23 – Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me,
he will obey my teaching. M y father will love him, and we will come to him and
make our home with him.”
If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching.How many of you carry a cell phone?
How many of you know how to decline an incoming call?
How do you do it?
When do you do it?
Have you ever received a “call” from God? A prompting from the Holy Spirit? Maybe it sounded a little like this. A small hint… almost a whisper… saying…
Forgive him.
Don’t go to that party.
Focus on me and my plan for you.
Do your work before you go play.
Relax. Take a break. Rest.
Read: John 14:15-27. In these verses, Jesus clearly and repeatedly states that if the disciples and we love Him, they and we would obey His commands and His teaching.
It’s a simple IF/THEN statement. If you love me – Then obey.
Have you ever received a call from God and promptly “declined the call?” Maybe the call was telling you something you didn’t want to hear. Maybe the call came at a bad time for you. Maybe you were already too busy, overloaded, irritated, or completely unprepared. Or maybe the timing was just right, you were in the right frame of mind, and you answered the call.
Read: John 16:7-14. In these verses, Jesus reminds the disciples and us that He will send the Holy Spirit to teach, guide in truth, convict of sin, remind us of what Jesus taught, help us and empower us.
A lot of people will say, “You should trust your gut” meaning trust your intuition. Intuition is that feeling inside that might say something like “This salesman is taking you for a ride. Even though the car looks great and seems ok, there is something really wrong here. Walk away.” As Christians, we not only have that “gut feeling” or intuition, but we also have God in our lives guiding us through the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit within is speaking to us. So listen up. And then obey.
The Holy Spirit will give you what you need for each task that God has called you to do as you answer that call. God will not call you up, tell you to do something, and then not show up to help you. He wants our willingness and our obedience even when his plans seem to interrupt our own plans.
I think the hardest part in all of this is obeying when his call interrupts our lives, pleasure, happiness, chaos, etc. I’m also learning that to obey quickly is a lot easier than delaying obedience. Is seems the task grows in magnitude the longer I wait to obey. If I just immediately respond to the call and obey, everything tends to work out much better and with a lot less stress on me.
When you hear the call, first pick up the “phone” and answer God’s call. Then listen to Him and obey.
Questions to Ponder:
1. Can you think of a time when you sensed that God was leading you to do something? How did you respond?
2. Is there something He is calling you to do today?
3. Are you withholding forgiveness from anyone in your life?
4. Are you aware of a need that God wants you to meet?
5. Does He want you to end a toxic relationship?
6-11 Year Old Bible Session Notes
We haven't been doing the greatest job of telling you all what we are teaching the 6-11 year olds. Here is a sample of what is being taught to that group. Thank you Bev, Robb, and Melody for working with this awesome group of kids.
kingdom
of God
Additional Scriptures: John 3:16, Matthew 19:17, Luke 10: 25 – 28, John 14:1-4
Psalm 38:18 I confess my iniquity; I am troubled
by my sin. (Memory verse)
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 78:37-38, Psalm 103:10, Isaiah 59:2 & 20
Eternal life
John 3:3 I tell you
the truth, no one can see the
What does eternal mean to you? Living forever in heaven is
eternal life. Jesus said there is a place for you in heaven if you know Him.
Forever is a VERY long time. How do we get eternal life … what kind of “work”
do we have to do?
Discussion with questions from the kids.
Additional Scriptures: John 3:16, Matthew 19:17, Luke 10: 25 – 28, John 14:1-4
What is iniquity?
Iniquity = wrongdoing
- i.e. all of sudden turning your friends against someone who IS your friend
just because that person did something you didn’t like or it made you mad.
We have ALL sinned.
Part of having eternal life is knowing that Jesus is constantly by our side and
we can always confess our sin (iniquity). He said he would do that even if we
are repeat offenders. Maybe we have something we can’t stop doing or saying
right now. BUT He will forgive you each and every time you come to Him and
confess. We may try to do our best to “never sin again” but nobody can live up
to that …. nobody! It’s impossible because we are human and we have all sinned
(Romans 3:23) and will continue to do so (not an excuse). Jesus is the only
pure one.
Even though we
confess our sins, we may still have to pay consequences. He doesn’t always bail
us out but he always forgives. Once we confess our sins, they are forever
forgotten. He erases it from our record and He will NEVER make us feel guilty
about what we have done. That comes straight from Satan.
We cannot hide
anything from Jesus so you might as well be straight with Him. He already knows
our sin. He wants us to come to Him for forgiveness. Not everyone can forgive a
person just because they asked for forgiveness … but Jesus does.
This is all part of
asking Jesus to be Lord and Savior of your life.
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 78:37-38, Psalm 103:10, Isaiah 59:2 & 20
Monday, April 29, 2013
What do You Want Your Life to Look Like?
What do You Want Your Life to Look Like?
4-22-13
Lesson by Brett
Spore
What do you want your life to look like in 3 months? Are you making a plan to get there?
The next three months for most of you looks a little like
this:May – School full time
June – School is out roughly June 20th
July – Summer full time
So, what are you going to do with the next three
months? What do you want your life to
look like? Tonight we’re going to take a
look at seeking God’s direction in your lives and living wisely by looking at
several pieces of scripture. We’ll read through
each scripture and then discuss it.
I Kings 3:1-14 – Solomon asks for wisdom.
Proverbs 2:1-6 – The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge and
understanding.
Romans 12:1-3 – Don’t conform to this world. Renew your mind. Know God’s will.Ephesians 5:15-17 – Live wisely. Understand the Lord’s will.
Colossians 1:9-14 – Ask God to fill you and others with wisdom and understanding.
James 1:5-8 – If you lack wisdom, ask God.
Homework:Write out what you want your life to look like in 3 months. Ask God to show you what he wants for you.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Bible Sessions - Yes We've Been Doing Them
So, for some reason I have totally sketched on posting the Bible Sessions for the past few weeks. I'm going to briefly sumerize what we've been doing, and hopefully that will help keep you up to date.
Here is what we've been doing in the 12+ age group. From May 25 - April 8th, we have been looking at various topics and scriptures and discussing them. I present a short thought, and then we get right into the Word and discussion. The teens seem to enjoy this style, so we're sticking with it for awhile.
If you don't have a Bible, there are tons of phone apps and online resources you can use. Online I really enjoy BlueLetterBible.com. For an App, I like YouVersion.
3/25/13 Am I My Brother's Keeper
Today there seems to be this "live and let live" mentality with an over abundance of tolerance without question. My challenge to you today is to look at life from a slightly different perspective.
Gen 4:1b-13 (read aloud) - God obviously felt that in some ways Cain was his brother's keeper and that we are to be looking out for each other. (Discussed)
I John 3:11-15 (read aloud) - This passage reminds us of the story of Cain and Abel and calls us all to a life of love. (Discussed)
Matt 7:1-2 (read aloud) - Do not judge or you will be judged. (Discussed)
4/1/13 God's Promise of Excellence
At the Action Sports Conference one of the speakers talked about excellence. He said if you are going to do something for God, do it with excellence. Don't do something halfway. Don't copy what someone else is doing. Do what God has called you to do with excellence.
At the same time, do not sacrifice other commands of God in order to pursue excellence. Ex. Let's say God has called you to become a professional skate videographer. As you pursue being the best skate videographer don't dabble with the sex, drugs, and alcohol in the skate world. That may seem obvious, but what about taking shortcuts that may be a little bit in the gray area? What about going into debt? What about dating that non-Christian girl who happens to be the producer's daughter who might get you where you want to go in the industry?
What are your current or future dreams for excellence in your life?
Let's look at some Bible verses regarding excellence and discuss how these verses can be seen and played out in your life. We'll also discuss what your job is in each verse.
Joshua 1:7
Proverbs 16:3
Matthew 20:26-28
John 14:12
John 15:15-16 (Discuss. Then read vs. 17 and discuss some more.)
2 Corinthians 3:2-6 (Discuss where does our confidence come from.)
4/1/13 God's Promise of Excellence
At the Action Sports Conference one of the speakers talked about excellence. He said if you are going to do something for God, do it with excellence. Don't do something halfway. Don't copy what someone else is doing. Do what God has called you to do with excellence.
At the same time, do not sacrifice other commands of God in order to pursue excellence. Ex. Let's say God has called you to become a professional skate videographer. As you pursue being the best skate videographer don't dabble with the sex, drugs, and alcohol in the skate world. That may seem obvious, but what about taking shortcuts that may be a little bit in the gray area? What about going into debt? What about dating that non-Christian girl who happens to be the producer's daughter who might get you where you want to go in the industry?
What are your current or future dreams for excellence in your life?
Let's look at some Bible verses regarding excellence and discuss how these verses can be seen and played out in your life. We'll also discuss what your job is in each verse.
Joshua 1:7
Proverbs 16:3
Matthew 20:26-28
John 14:12
John 15:15-16 (Discuss. Then read vs. 17 and discuss some more.)
2 Corinthians 3:2-6 (Discuss where does our confidence come from.)
4/8/13 What Does The Bible Say About Revenge?
Revenge Dictionary Definition:
To exact punishment or payment for a wrong on behalf of yourself or someone else, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit.
To take vengeance for, inflict punishment for, avenge.
Vengeance = infliction of injury, harm, humiliation etc on a person who has been harmed by that person.
Have you ever sought revenge for yourself or someone else?
What does the Bible say about seeking revenge?
Deuteronomy 32:34-35 This is part of the song of Moses. God had spoken to him about the nation of Israel falling away from God and look what God said in vs. 34. What did he say? Basically, he's saying I have logged this data. I will remember it. Then in vs. 35 whose job is it to deal with this? "It is mine to avenge."
Psalm 94:1 who’s job is it?
Proverbs 25:21-22 What does this verse have to do with revenge? How can you really get back at your enemy and still please God?
Matthew 5:38-42 What do you think about these verses? How do you see this realistically playing out in your daily life?
Romans 12:17-21There is a lot in this section. What do you see in these verses?
I Peter 3:8-14 Why are we supposed to repay insult with blessing?
Revenge does not equal Love. God is love. We are to be his hands, his feet, his mouth. We cannot seek revenge and act in love at the same time. Even if you are seeking revenge on behalf of someone you love, you cannot be showing love to the person you are acting out against. At least 19 times in the New Testament, we read that it is our job to "love on another." As you leave Bible Session tonight, go back to school, back to your friends, back to your families, keep those words in your heart and mind, "LOVE ONE ANOTHER."
Here is what we've been doing in the 12+ age group. From May 25 - April 8th, we have been looking at various topics and scriptures and discussing them. I present a short thought, and then we get right into the Word and discussion. The teens seem to enjoy this style, so we're sticking with it for awhile.
If you don't have a Bible, there are tons of phone apps and online resources you can use. Online I really enjoy BlueLetterBible.com. For an App, I like YouVersion.
3/25/13 Am I My Brother's Keeper
Today there seems to be this "live and let live" mentality with an over abundance of tolerance without question. My challenge to you today is to look at life from a slightly different perspective.
Gen 4:1b-13 (read aloud) - God obviously felt that in some ways Cain was his brother's keeper and that we are to be looking out for each other. (Discussed)
I John 3:11-15 (read aloud) - This passage reminds us of the story of Cain and Abel and calls us all to a life of love. (Discussed)
Matt 7:1-2 (read aloud) - Do not judge or you will be judged. (Discussed)
4/1/13 God's Promise of Excellence
At the Action Sports Conference one of the speakers talked about excellence. He said if you are going to do something for God, do it with excellence. Don't do something halfway. Don't copy what someone else is doing. Do what God has called you to do with excellence.
At the same time, do not sacrifice other commands of God in order to pursue excellence. Ex. Let's say God has called you to become a professional skate videographer. As you pursue being the best skate videographer don't dabble with the sex, drugs, and alcohol in the skate world. That may seem obvious, but what about taking shortcuts that may be a little bit in the gray area? What about going into debt? What about dating that non-Christian girl who happens to be the producer's daughter who might get you where you want to go in the industry?
What are your current or future dreams for excellence in your life?
Let's look at some Bible verses regarding excellence and discuss how these verses can be seen and played out in your life. We'll also discuss what your job is in each verse.
Joshua 1:7
Proverbs 16:3
Matthew 20:26-28
John 14:12
John 15:15-16 (Discuss. Then read vs. 17 and discuss some more.)
2 Corinthians 3:2-6 (Discuss where does our confidence come from.)
4/1/13 God's Promise of Excellence
At the Action Sports Conference one of the speakers talked about excellence. He said if you are going to do something for God, do it with excellence. Don't do something halfway. Don't copy what someone else is doing. Do what God has called you to do with excellence.
At the same time, do not sacrifice other commands of God in order to pursue excellence. Ex. Let's say God has called you to become a professional skate videographer. As you pursue being the best skate videographer don't dabble with the sex, drugs, and alcohol in the skate world. That may seem obvious, but what about taking shortcuts that may be a little bit in the gray area? What about going into debt? What about dating that non-Christian girl who happens to be the producer's daughter who might get you where you want to go in the industry?
What are your current or future dreams for excellence in your life?
Let's look at some Bible verses regarding excellence and discuss how these verses can be seen and played out in your life. We'll also discuss what your job is in each verse.
Joshua 1:7
Proverbs 16:3
Matthew 20:26-28
John 14:12
John 15:15-16 (Discuss. Then read vs. 17 and discuss some more.)
2 Corinthians 3:2-6 (Discuss where does our confidence come from.)
4/8/13 What Does The Bible Say About Revenge?
Revenge Dictionary Definition:
To exact punishment or payment for a wrong on behalf of yourself or someone else, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit.
To take vengeance for, inflict punishment for, avenge.
Vengeance = infliction of injury, harm, humiliation etc on a person who has been harmed by that person.
Have you ever sought revenge for yourself or someone else?
What does the Bible say about seeking revenge?
Deuteronomy 32:34-35 This is part of the song of Moses. God had spoken to him about the nation of Israel falling away from God and look what God said in vs. 34. What did he say? Basically, he's saying I have logged this data. I will remember it. Then in vs. 35 whose job is it to deal with this? "It is mine to avenge."
Psalm 94:1 who’s job is it?
Proverbs 25:21-22 What does this verse have to do with revenge? How can you really get back at your enemy and still please God?
Matthew 5:38-42 What do you think about these verses? How do you see this realistically playing out in your daily life?
Romans 12:17-21There is a lot in this section. What do you see in these verses?
- Do not repay evil for evil.
- Live at peace whenever possible.
- Don't take revenge: leave that for God. He'll handle it.
- Do exactly the opposite of what you may want to do, and treat your enemy with love and kindness.
- Overcome evil with good.
I Peter 3:8-14 Why are we supposed to repay insult with blessing?
Revenge does not equal Love. God is love. We are to be his hands, his feet, his mouth. We cannot seek revenge and act in love at the same time. Even if you are seeking revenge on behalf of someone you love, you cannot be showing love to the person you are acting out against. At least 19 times in the New Testament, we read that it is our job to "love on another." As you leave Bible Session tonight, go back to school, back to your friends, back to your families, keep those words in your heart and mind, "LOVE ONE ANOTHER."
Kids Are Cooking - A HUGE SUCCESS!
The first ever MAD Skates Kids Are Cooking event went really well. The only downside was that it took much longer to cook than we had anticipated, so we ran out of time for the Bible study. Lesson learned, and we'll get it all in next time!
Bev, Gary and Brett were in the kitchen. Jeremy and Melody ran the Skate & Rec area. Jeff moved between the two places helping out where needed.
We had 8 kids in the kitchen helping out. After some initial instruction and going through the routine one time, they caught on quickly! It was like a pancake and sausage factory in there. Kids swapping between the dry ingredient station, the wet ingredient station, the electric griddles stations and the sausage station. Seth definitely became the Sausage King and spent most of his time there. Caleb L got the perfect pancakes on the griddle, while his brother Dakota seemed to have mastered the triangular/corner pancakes. Ethan tried every station available and even helped wash up some utensils we needed to use for both dry and wet ingredients. Ella, McKenna, and Kristen worked as a team the entire time and jumped from dry station, wet station and griddle many times. We ended up making 5 batches of the recipe and by the end of the night all the pancakes had been eaten along with a tub of strawberries, a tub of grapes, and 40+ sausages a gallon of milk and a half gallon of OJ. I don't think anyone went home hungry last night.
Special thanks to Tina Berry for dropping off the syrup even though her girls couldn't come. Also, special thanks to Christine Brown for lending us her griddle, and to Nicole Cormier for giving me her griddle for last night and any future griddle needs.
Bev, Gary and Brett were in the kitchen. Jeremy and Melody ran the Skate & Rec area. Jeff moved between the two places helping out where needed.
We had 8 kids in the kitchen helping out. After some initial instruction and going through the routine one time, they caught on quickly! It was like a pancake and sausage factory in there. Kids swapping between the dry ingredient station, the wet ingredient station, the electric griddles stations and the sausage station. Seth definitely became the Sausage King and spent most of his time there. Caleb L got the perfect pancakes on the griddle, while his brother Dakota seemed to have mastered the triangular/corner pancakes. Ethan tried every station available and even helped wash up some utensils we needed to use for both dry and wet ingredients. Ella, McKenna, and Kristen worked as a team the entire time and jumped from dry station, wet station and griddle many times. We ended up making 5 batches of the recipe and by the end of the night all the pancakes had been eaten along with a tub of strawberries, a tub of grapes, and 40+ sausages a gallon of milk and a half gallon of OJ. I don't think anyone went home hungry last night.
Special thanks to Tina Berry for dropping off the syrup even though her girls couldn't come. Also, special thanks to Christine Brown for lending us her griddle, and to Nicole Cormier for giving me her griddle for last night and any future griddle needs.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Youth Parent Support Group
Youth Parent Support Group
Wednesdays, 7:00pm
Eastside Foursquare Church - Room 107
14520 100th Ave. NE
Bothell, WA 98011
"This drop-in group for parents with teenagers is all about supporting each other and our student ministry team through listening, sharing, prayer and topical discussions. We want to help parents raise healthy teens in a challenging culture."
For more details, please contact Mark and Stephanie Hedman at stephhedman@gmail.com.
Wednesdays, 7:00pm
Eastside Foursquare Church - Room 107
14520 100th Ave. NE
Bothell, WA 98011
"This drop-in group for parents with teenagers is all about supporting each other and our student ministry team through listening, sharing, prayer and topical discussions. We want to help parents raise healthy teens in a challenging culture."
For more details, please contact Mark and Stephanie Hedman at stephhedman@gmail.com.
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