Student Sundays - The last Sunday of every month this year will be a Student Sunday. That means from start to finish... the Sunday morning HSM group will be lead by students and only students. Our first Student Sunday was August 29th... and it was AWESOME. The next one is scheduled for September 25th. This is going to be one of the highlights of our time together this year!

Sunday Jamz - Every other Sunday we are gathering those who have musical interests... and letting them Jam. We are meeting in the Cave from 12:30-2:30pm and will be learning worship songs that we sing on Sunday mornings. This will be a great time to be able learn new stuff... and have fun doing it.

Wednesday Night Chisel Groups - We are trying something new this year with our Chisel Groups. The groups will be smaller and we will have the chance to really get to know each other well. I'm excited to see how God will use our friendships to strengthen our relationships with Him. Plan on coming out on Wednesday nights for a great time with God!

The fall is here... and it's gonna be fun! Come on out... we'd love to see you here.

PG

Well... we wait all year for summer... and now we have already dipped into August. Hang on... dare I say school will be starting soon???

July was a great month for HSM. The month began with the conclusion of the Missions Trip to Boise, ID where we worked directly with the Boise Rescue Mission, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Crossroads Community Church, and Northwest Nazarene University on several service projects in and around the Boise/Nampa area. We did some hard work... and also got to serve the Boise community in several different ways. We also spent some of our time away looking into how God has spiritually gifted each of us for service. It was truly a great trip.

July also saw our HSM trip to Triangle Lake. We took 32 students and 16 adults to the lake for three days of fun in the sun. God supplied us with great boats and weather for our trip! I'm always reminded of how big God is when the sun sets... it gets real dark... and the stars come out above the lake. What a great reminder of the God that we love and serve.

Let's make it a good August and a great end to the summer!

PG

On Monday, July 19th, forty-seven HS students, leaders and boat drivers set out for three days of fun at Triangle Lake. We camped in tents, ate smores around the fire, wake-boarded, knee-boarded, tubed, rafted, played volleyball, competed in team competitions, and generally had a great time.  It was an awesome trip!

Next Wednesday night (the 28th) we are back at the church for a week. We'll start around 7:00pm.

Hope everyone's summer is going well...

PG

We had a great trip to Boise, ID last week! We took 26 HS students and 8 adult leaders and worked in and around the Boise area. Monday was at the Boise Rescue Mission. Each of us got to serve meals to the homeless people. We also sorted and boxed several pallets of food as well as completed some painting projects around the mission. Our group surprised everyone with how much work they completed. On Tuesday we worked in and around the Nampa area at three different locations (Crossroads Community Church, Mission Aviation Fellowship Headquarters, and Northwest Nazarene University). The three locations kept us busy all day. On Wednesday we got to have a fun day at the Roaring Springs water park. We had dinner at Cracker Barrel and got to visit a local Cold Stone for dessert.

While on the trip we focused on our spiritual gifts. The students took a spiritual gifts assessment and we talked about how God gives each of us at least one gift when we become believers... and He expects us to use them for His glory. We also heard from several of the kids throughout the week as they prepared and presented their own devotionals. It was really a great week.

This week we have another "Wednesday Night on the Farm" (6:30-9:30pm) If you need a ride... the van leaves the church at 7:05pm and arrives back by 8:30pm. The Lunchmobile rolls again on Thursday at 11:00am! Another great week in HSM!!!

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We leave for Boise, ID on Sunday (6-27-10) directly following the 2nd service. If you haven't signed up yet... please let me know that you are interested. We still have some spots available! Cost is $140. If you have money in your student account... you can apply it towards the cost of the trip.

The Lunchmobile rolls again this week on Thursday at noon. We are leaving an hour later than usual to accommodate the VBS helpers. Mystery location this week! Are you ready for the adventure?

Wednesday night OTF (on the Farm) this week. You can meet at Pastor Greg's house at 6:30pm... or leave from the church at 7:00pm. The van will be back to the church by 8:30pm. The evening will wrap up around 9:30pm.

Busy week... all for the Glory of God!

PG

HSM is all moved out of the annex... and are now in "The Cave" (formerly know as the "Lower Rickard"). Pretty soon the annex will be split into 5 sections and rolled on down the road!

We've just recently added a regularly scheduled time and place for Ultimate Frisbee!!! Every Sunday night from 7:30-9:00pm in front of the Capitol Building. Bring your running shoes and your game. This will run through the first week in September. Should be fun times out there! Great time to bring your friends!

The HS Missions trip to Boise is coming up quickly! We are having a Parent Meeting Sunday 6-13-10, directly following 2nd service in the cave. We will be answering any questions parents might have re: the trip. Sign-up on Sunday or Wednesday with Pastor Greg. June 27-July 1 - Cost: $140. We will be leaving Sunday (June 27th) directly following church and returning Thursday evening around 6:30pm.

We have also added a Spring Break (March 18-26) 2011, trip to Israel... more information to come. Let me know if you have any possible interest. Cost will be approx $2,500+/-. Would love to have some students/parents/grandparents go with me to the Holy Land! 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

PG

Just wanted to let you know that we've had some pretty big changes for the HS youth group. We are all moved out of the annex... and are now in "The Cave" (formerly know as the "Lower Rickard")

This Wednesday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 9:15am we are in The Cave. Hope to see everyone there!

We have started our sign-ups for the June 27-July 1 Missions Trip to Boise. Cost: $140. We will be leaving Sunday (June 27th) directly following church and returning Thursday evening around 6:30pm. Sign-up this Sunday to reserve your spot.

Spring Break 2011 - Israel Trip... more information to come. Let me know if you have any possible interest.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

PG

Just wanted to let you know that we've got some pretty big changes coming down the pike here for the HS youth group. Here is what the next few days have in store.

May 30th (Sunday Night) Sleepover in the Annex for HSM - $4 for snacks and continental breakfast. Arrive at 9:00pm.

May 31st (Memorial Day) - 10am-2pm - This is really our last time in the Annex... to make sure we have it all cleaned out. BBQ lunch at noon for everyone. Life is just one big party!

June 27-July 1 is our Missions Trip to Boise. Cost: $165. Leaving Sunday after church. Sign-up this Sunday to reserve your spot.

Spring Break 2011 - Israel Trip... more information to come.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

PG

Thanks to everyone for such a great auction last Friday night. We had over 150 people there for dinner and fun. Your generosity brought in over $12,000 this year. That money will be put to good use over the next 12 months to the glory of God's kingdom. If you have any feedback or comments about how we could make the auction better next year... please let me know. We are always interested in constructive feedback.

It's almost summer... and that means we have some changes coming down the road. First is the move out of the annex. May 23 will be our last Sunday in the Annex... and May 26th is the last Wednesday night out there. We will have a little ceremony on the 26th to say goodbye to our good friend... the Annex. 

Monday, May 31st is Memorial Day and it is the last day we have to make sure everything is out of the annex. If anyone is around on that Monday and would like to help... we will need some help.

So... to where are we moving? We will be converting the Lower Rickard... into... "The Cave". More to come on that. 

Parent Care Meeting coming up on May 23rd from 4-6pm in the annex. If you are parents of middle school or high school students... please make sure you plan on attending this. We will be discussing sex ed and our attempt to encourage open and honest talks with your children re: some sensitive issues. Please let me know if you have any questions.

PG

Auction Dinner tickets are $20 this year ($15 of that cost will be receipted as a charitable donation). Ticket are available Mon-Wed from Mary Weeks at the church. Send her an email (mweeks@salemnaz.org) or call the church office to get through to her.

I'm looking forward to having a great auction again this year! Thanks in advance for everything you do to help this come together for us.

PG

I also wanted to remind all of you that the Auction is coming up on May 7th. This is our major fundraiser that produces about 1/2 of our budget for the year. Students have a chance to earn $100 on their student accounts by doing the following things... 1. Collect $100 worth of new items or gift certificates to be sold at the auction. 2. Sell 4 ticket to the Auction Dinner 3. Work the night of the auction.

Auction Dinner tickets are $20 this year ($15 of that cost will be receipted as a charitable donation). Ticket are available Mon-Wed from Mary Weeks at the church. Send her an email (mweeks@salemnaz.org) or call the church office to get through to her.

I'm looking forward to having a great auction again this year! Thanks in advance for everything you do to help this come together for us.

PG

Our first ever "Website Easter Egg Hunt" begins Thursday at 5:00pm! Will you be the first one to find the golden egg? Big (well... sorta big) Prizes awarded to the first dozen people who find it! Good luck!

Next Sunday, Easter, is a little different for us in HSM. We are going to have a special Easter service in the annex for HS students at 11:00am (not the normal 9:15 time). If your parents want you to sit with them during the service... that's totally fine... but if you can make it... it's going to be a fun time. Looking forward to seeing you there.

We are taking a trip to Northwest Nazarene University from April 8-10 for any students who would like to get a preview of their campus, dorm life, and classes. This is open to any HS students. Cost is $20 for food & gas... NNU is hosting for free! Let me know if you have any interest in going!

Also... just another reminder that our Auction is coming up real soon (May 7th). If you haven't taken time to track down donations yet... it's time to get moving on that. We have donation letters available at the church if you need them. Call Pastor Greg with any questions.

Later,

PG

On Sunday the 28th of March, we will be baptizing people in the 2nd service. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and have not yet been baptized, then you need to consider taking this next step of obedience in your walk with Christ. Let me know if you have any questions.

We are taking a trip to Northwest Nazarene University from April 8-10 for any students who would like to get a preview of their campus, dorm life, and classes. This is open to any HS students. Cost is $20 for food & gas... NNU is hosting for free! Let me know if you have any interest in going!

Just a reminder that our Auction is coming up real soon (May 7th). If you haven't taken time to track down donations yet... it's time to get moving on that. We have donation letters available at the church if you need them. Call Pastor Greg with any questions.

Later,

PG

Next Monday is our last basketball game of the season. HS team plays at 6:30pm vs. the Green team. Bring your shoes... and your game!

PG

I also wanted to remind you that we have our first Naz HSM Podcast uploaded and ready for your listening pleasure. The link is located at: http://nazhsm.libsyn.com/ 

We will be adding a new podcast at the beginning of every month. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes... just search for Naz HSM.

TTFN,

PG

PG

Well, by the end of the week we will have made it through Genesis and Exodus in The Big Dig and then... comes Leviticus! This will be fun. Nothing I like better than reading through a rule book. But actually this book is very interesting if you know what your looking at. The New Testament (Heb 10:1) says that what we read in Leviticus is somehow a "shadow" of Jesus Christ himself. Not sure how all that plays out... but we will take a look at it over the next couple of weeks.

This Sunday we will also be signing new Big Dig contracts for the month of February. Be thinking about what level will fit your busy texting and Face-booking schedules this next month. Thanks to everyone for diving in this first month of the year. Can you believe that we have 1/12th of the Bible already down...?

PG

Busy week. Please let me know if you have any questions. 503-932-3478.

PG

Pastor Greg

Hope to see everyone at the Christmas Mystery Semi-Formal Dinner this Saturday night (12-19-09). Semi-formal attire means that you should look just about as good as I've ever seen any of you... maybe better! Be sure to bring $5 for dinner and a white elephant gift for the gift exchange. We will meet in the annex at 6:00pm and then go over to the gym for dinner. We will be done by 9:30pm. Let me know if you have any questions.

We are taking the last two Wednesday nights in December (12-23 & 12-30) off. No meeting on those two nights.

I also wanted to let you know that I've finally figured out this Twitter thing and think it's pretty cool. I'll tweet the most up-to-date stuff from our HS group... and you can either check the website for updates... or just follow @NazHSM on twitter and you'll get them sent right to you.

Let me know if you have any questions. I'm on Twitter too with my own personal account, @MrGregHall, if you want to follow me there too!

PG