Youth Service this Saturday

It's our last youth service for 2009, so come along and check it out! This week we're discussing how church and society have changed over the past 50+ years: progress and advancement or decay and decline? There will be the usual - music, a short talk, a drama, and more...

@ Burwood SDA Church

Cnr of Highbury and Huntingdale Roads, Burwood

From 11am

Bring your friends, and join us afterwards for a combined lunch in the hall.

See you there!

Bush Church this Saturday

Hi Guys,

We've decided to do something a bit different this Sabbath and go bush.
We will be having an informal church service by Jody followed by a picnic lunch and some afternoon sightseeing/bushwalking.

When: Saturday 31st October 11:30am - 4pm
Where: Tarago Reservoir (Neerim South) then heading to Toorongo Falls after the program and lunch
Directions: google maps
Bring: friends, walking shoes, water bottle, picnic rug or chairs.

We will be providing the lunch so you don't have to worry about that and if you need a lift let me know and I will sort something out.
Also for those who want to travel in convoy/ carpool meet at the church at 9:15am

Hope to see you there.

Youth Rally this Saturday

Details:
From 10am
Melbourne City Conference Centre, 333 Swanston St, Melbourne.
Bring a picnic lunch and join us at Carlton Gardens following the program!
http://www.vicyouth.com/
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=150982082641&index=1

Hence we won't be running the youth (apprentices) sabbath school class this week, but I'm pretty sure the de-constructers will still be meeting in the hall for anyone skipping the rally.

Youth Service this Saturday...

Stuff U
You and Your Relationship with Stuff

Come to our Youth Service at Burwood this Saturday for a meaningful program about something that affects us all... the "stuff" in our lives. There will be music, some discussion, a presentation by our very own Jody Donovan, and more...

@ Burwood SDA Chuch
Cnr of Highbury and Huntingdale Roads
Burwood
From 11am.

Join us afterwards for a BBQ and picnic lunch (location TBA).

Don't miss it!

Progressive dinner Saturday night

Just a reminder about the Progressive dinner church social this Saturday night.
If you haven't already paid it's not too late. Cost is $5 and it starts from the church at 6pm and you need to bring a dessert.
There are 3 stops and you will get a course at each.

If you haven't told the social committee that you are coming email Kendal and he will pass it on.

Photos from MyPlace & Soccer

Photos from the MyPlace lunch and soccer a couple of weeks ago are online... full album HERE!




Thanks Johan for the pics!

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Sabbath School Topics

Here is a list of topics suggested by the Youth Group. You can either choose to use one of these for a lesson, or follow the planned lesson roster.

- What happens after death?
- God’s role in our lives, being involved
- Faith, how to use it, how to grow it
- How to use ALL of it in real life
- Church involvement, roles
- Problems in people’s lives, needy people (how to look after them like Jesus did)
- Going outside for Sabbath School
- Get in touch with more Christians, visit churches, FELLOWSHIP
- Practical ideas to implement the topics in your life (responsibility)
- Something different
- Exposed to some different things
- Look at characters in the Bible, the uncommon ones
--- Ehud (the left-handed guy)
- Criticisms of the SDA Church
- Creation and Evolution
- Ellen White
- Life issues: depression, community service and help, stress, Sabbath, vanity
- Health – piercing and tattoos
- Apply Rugby to the Bible
- The Second Coming
- Society and how it is today
- Sports in the Bible
- Acquitted
- Relationship with Jesus
- Sex before marriage
- Facing adults needs
- Personalities
- Creation
- Depression and issues
- Music
- Facing challenges and obstacles around the world

Youth Service Planning

Planning for the next Burwood Youth service (and the many to follow) is officially underway. This week is the last week for brainstorming - after this it will be time to get working and get practical. Feel free to email or comment on this post with any ideas you have about how a Burwood Youth Service could or should look. What are your favourite part(s) of a church service? What's been done in the past that you've liked? What do you think is missing? What don't you like? What are some topics you think are interesting and relevant for us to focus on?

We will be having one planning session this Sabbath at some point after the church lunch in the Apprentices room (the second room on the west side of the church). It won't go for very long, so come pre-prepared with your ideas and opinions.

"But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way." - John 4:23

Have a great week, and keep safe in this wild weather!

Kathryn

Jesus' advice for the church

This week in the apprentices class we expanded on the second part of our mission: to build friendships and belong. We read Jesus' last words of advice to his disciples in the upper room. John 13:1-3 helps sets the scene...
Jesus has been working with his disciples for 3 years; this is the last bit of quiet teaching time he has with them.
His last chance to make sure that they will found the kind of church that he hopes for.
What's he going to say?

First, he shows them with an example: he washed their feet. Read John 13:4-17. The idea of putting others before yourself might seem obvious to us, but it seems the disciples had trouble with the concept! See Mark 9:33-37, Mark 10:35-45, and Luke 22:20-27.

Then, he tells them, as clearly and plainly as possible: "...now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." John 13:33-35.

So what is the meaning of footwashing for us?
How can we apply it today?
If Jesus were here now, would he need to give this "new" commandment again to us, too?

To help answer these questions, see Paul's interpretation of what Jesus wanted for his church in Romans 12 and 1 Corinthinas 12 & 13.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:

1. Continue with the challenge from last week - try a type/method of prayer you haven't done before and see how it works for you, or...
2. Do something to try and make Burwood Church more like the church of Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 & 13.
   

Prayer Ideas

In the Youth SS class we're currently looking at our mission - and on Saturday we focused on prayer as a way to get closer to God. Our challenge for the week is to try a style of prayer we haven't really done before and see how it goes - here's a list of suggestions:

1. The ACTS model (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) - this model ensures your prayers are balanced and not just a shopping list for God! see http://www.prayerguide.org.uk/actsmodel.htm
2. Say Good morning to God - see Psalm 5:3 and try starting your day with God.
3. Begin a prayer list - keeping a record of the people and issues you pray for will help you remember, and you'll see when your prayers are answered.
4. “Practicing the presence of God” - look up Brother Lawrence and try short prayers throughout your day, to remind you that God is always there.
5. Write letters to God - sometimes it's easier to pray on paper, it's more natural for us to write a letter or email to somebody you can't hear or see. You can keep the letters as a prayer journal and use it like the list in #3.
6. Creating space in your day – we fill every crack and crevice of our lives with stuff (TV, blogs, radio, newspapers & magazines...) … what about leaving some space for God in these times instead? When you're driving or catching the train, try turning off the radio or your ipod and chatting to God.
   
7. For the brave: pray publicly – Daniel 6:10-11
8. Praying in groups - try setting a regular prayer time with your brother/sister/partner/ parents; Matt 18:19-20
9. Praying in the broom cupboard (or other secret place!) – Matt 6:5-8
10. Pray through the Psalms - try finding a psalm that expresses how you're feeling, read it to God, and think about how it applies in your situation. You might be surprised by how relevant they are (just make sure you have a good translation..!) Try Psalm 27 in the Message or the New Living Translation.
11. Try the same thing as #10 with Modern Worship Songs - there are many out there that have great words, which can be really relevant for whatever situation you're in. Try the golden oldie Shout to the Lord.
    
12. Observe nature - go for a walk in a park or garden, admire God's creation, and thank him for it.

Youth Rally this Saturday

Just a reminder about the Youth rally that is on this Saturday
afternoon.
When: 4pm
Where: Melbourne Christian Fellowship
70 Holloway rd Wonga Park
Speaker: Ranko Stefanovic

There is also a sports night on.

Hang out with friends and enjoy a variety of games including Beach
Volley Ball, Soccer, Netball and Indoor Cricket.

Where: Ringwood Sports Centre
160 New St
Ringwood
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $5.00 pp to play

We still have the lesson on as usual in the morning.

Snow Outing

Gday Crew,

It has been suggested that we go up to Donna Buang this Saturday
afternoon if the weather is ok.
There is about 30cm of snow up there and forcast for maybe a bit more.
So we will head up after church and a quick bite to eat.
I will bring along my snowbike again and we can maybe have a game of
snow soccer if someone brings a ball.
Cheers,

Kendal.

Upcoming drama

Hello Youth,

Regarding the Thomas the Tank engine drama, we are seeking expressions of interest for any potential 'trained' actors. I make joke. We may require some help though, because with Tim Holland's current responsibilities for example (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pl3sn51NDg), the drama might not be able to emulate previous efforts.

Cheers,

Nick.

MyPlace This Sabbath

Hey guys,
 
There will be a MyPlace lunch this Sabbath at Marjorie and Jennifer's home. If you could bring some drink and nibblies that would be great.
 
Have a good week. 

Hollie

(If you need their address please email or ask on Saturday)

Mouse trap

BACC Youthers,

 

Was wondering if anybody out there has a working copy of the seminal board game 'Mouse Trap'? Nick Scott (see clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWnlT-1t8Fg) and I are planning an upcoming Thomas the Tank engine drama, and need some high end special effects. We'd only need to borrow the game for one rehearsal, and the actual play itself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

TMH

Bush Night this Saturday

Hey guys,


Just a reminder that the Bush Games/Dance Night is on this Saturday night (30th of May).

Price for students and children is $10, adults it is $15, and a family is $39. Children under 3 are free. The price includes drinks and nibbles.

Doors open at 7.30pm at Burwood Church.


Hope to see you all there!

Youth Service - 23 May

Hey

This Sabbath the youth are taking church @ Burwood! Its going to be
run like a morning tv show - you won't want to miss it.

If you're involved in the program we're having a run through tomorrow
night (friday 22) right after youth week of prayer...so around 8pm.

Tomorrow night is our last night of 'Making it Count', we've had a
great week together and a great menu provided by Pr Andrew...tomorrow
night is crepes and the focus is our community. Kicking off at the
usual time of 6.30pm.

See you there!
cheers
Jody

Making it Count: May 18 - 22

For those that attended last night's program we enjoyed socialising,
pancakes, interesting discussion a personal challenge.
So if you missed out don't worry, you can come tonight!
Hope to see you there.

Kendal.

Suggestion Box

Any ideas for...

• social events
  
• outreach
  
• community service
  
• worship programs
• anything else you'd like to see happen with Burwood Youth?

Post them in the comments section below!

Sabbath School - Youth

We have two youth sabbathschool classes at Burwood:

(Youth 1) The Apprentices look at a mixture of biblical and current-issue topics that are relevant to today's youth, and challenge each other to apply what we learn in real life.
Leaders: Natasha & Adam
Who goes: Mostly students from year 11 through to university.
Location: Meets in the 2nd room on the west side of the church

List of Topics

(Youth 2) The De-constructors use the SDA senior sabbath school lesson as a starting point, but the main focus is on taking things apart to properly understand what is going on, and applying the principles to life outside of church. This group wants to engage with the world in terms it understands.
Leaders: Johan & Sarah
Who goes: Post-highschool, mostly post-undergraduate and post-modern.
Location: Meets in the church foyer/hall area


Information & Resources...

Collegiate Quarterly website: http://cq.adventist.org/
Podcast complete with pdf cheat notes: http://www.pineknoll.org/adventist/lesson/index.html
For alternative views on the SDA lessons, check out: http://www.spectrummagazine.org/articles/Sabbath+School
Good site for ice-breakers, activities and other resources is: http://www.thesource4ym.com/


Rostering...

APPRENTICES ROSTER

If you have any problems with your rostered date please try to swap with someone already on the roster - failing that, contact Natasha (baccyouth[at]gmail.com).
Please stick to the lesson scheduled for your Sabbath and don't steal somebody else's from another week! Alternatively you may take it on a topic of your choice :)

FOR THE DE-CONSTRUCTERS ROSTER talk to Johan or Sarah

Thanks for being a part of Sabbath School this year!

Take the YOUTH SABBATH SCHOOL SURVEY 2009

Links

CQ Bible Study - our weekly SS study guide online. The Teachers Guide files can be a good starting point when you're preparing to take the lesson.
http://cqbiblestudy.org/article.php?id=3

Burwood Church Website - our main church site
http://www.bacc.net.au

Vespers - starting in 2010 on Friday nights with Wantirna, Lilydale and Nunawading
http://fridaynightvespers.blogspot.com

VicYouth - website of VicYouth with info on Youth Rallies amongst other things
http://vicyouth.adventist.org.au

Adventist.org - info on official SDA beliefs
http://www.adventist.org

BibleGateway.com - one of the best online bible sites, with easy passage look up and multiple translations.
http://www.biblegateway.com

Facebook - our group on facebook - join to add and get to know other members, receive invites to youth events and more
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8145375995

Myspace - our myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/baccyouth

Contact

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You can also email us at baccyouth(at)gmail.com

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MyPlace

... for Lunch
If you think you (or your family) could host a youth lunch then please let us know when is good for you! How it works...

• Doesn't have to be anything fancy - pasta, soup, haystacks, bread rolls or BBQs are all pretty easy. By all means ask people to bring stuff - drinks/chips/salad/whatever - but if you want them to actually do it, best to let me know and i can put it in the email. Or you could send out your own email - whatever suits!
• Open invite to anyone who rocks up at church - example: if lunch is on at Tim's place and Nick sees a hot new girl at church who Tim is too shy to talk to, Nick can invite Hot New Girl to Tim's house on Tim's behalf.
• You can commit to doing it as often or as not-often as you like - even if you only want to do it once that's still great.
• We don't need every week filled, but if there's any time you can see that suits you, please let me know and I'll put your name down.

... or for Coffee
As above, but for coffee and dessert sometime in the afternoon instead. A bit cheaper and easier and still a great opportunity to hang out - especially when it's wet and cold.