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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

School’s Out Party!!
Our last Threshold of the school year so it’s party time!!
Grade 12 goodbyes, Free slurpees & inflatable joust & velcro wall!

 Friday June 21, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

NEXT WEEK

No Threshold
Threshold on Friday night resumes on Sept 11, 2013
First summer event is Tues. July 9

Tuesday, July 9 – Water Park Day ($15)
We will be heading to the water park by Grand Beach for the day
Bring a bag lunch or extra $$ for canteen lunch
Check http://twitter.com/thresholdyouth by 8am for rain updates

 Tuesday July 9, 2013
Meet at COTR @ 10:00 a.m.
Pick up at COTR @ 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $15

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK

Homeword Good Advice Parent Newsletter – Understanding Adolescence 
Includes: Who Is That Stranger In My House?
Eight Common Pressures Teens Face
What Was My Kid Thinking?
Sleep is Key for Surviving Adolescence

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THIS WEEK

School’s Out Party!!
Our last Threshold Jr of the school year so it’s party time!!
Grade 8 goodbyes, Free slurpees & inflatable joust & velcro wall!

 Wednesday June 19, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

 
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

No Threshold Jr
Wednesday nights resume on Sept 11, 2013
First summer event is Tues. July 9

Tuesday, July 9 – Water Park Day ($15)
We will be heading to the water park by Grand Beach for the day
Bring a bag lunch or extra $$ for canteen lunch
Check http://twitter.com/thresholdjr by 8am for rain updates

 Tuesday July 9, 2013
Meet at COTR @ 10:00 a.m.
Pick up at COTR @ 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $15

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

Homeword Good Advice Parent Newsletter – Understanding Adolescence 
Includes: Who Is That Stranger In My House?
Eight Common Pressures Teens Face
What Was My Kid Thinking?
Sleep is Key for Surviving Adolescence

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Threshold Baptism
Family & Friends are invited to join us in celebrating the baptisms
of several of the youth
Refreshments following the baptism!
Email jason@churchoftherock.ca if you want to get baptized!

Friday June 14, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

NEXT WEEK

School’s Out Party!!
Our last Threshold of the school year so it’s party time!!
Grade 12 goodbyes, Free slurpees & inflatable joust & velcro wall!

 Friday June 21, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – June 2013
Includes: Inside the Teen Brain
Reading and the Digital Brain
Pornography Use and more…

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THIS WEEK

Small Group Pizza Party
It’s our last small group time of the school year so
let’s look back at the year that was while eating FREE PIZZA!

 Wednesday June 12, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

School’s Out Party!!
Our last Threshold Jr of the school year so it’s party time!!
Grade 8 goodbyes, Free slurpees & inflatable joust & velcro wall!

 Wednesday June 19, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – June 2013
Includes: Inside the Teen Brain
Reading and the Digital Brain
Pornography Use and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Love Winnipeg
Small groups will be various acts of kindness around the city.

Friday June 7, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

NEXT WEEK

Threshold Baptism
Family & Friends are invited to join us in celebrating the baptisms
of several of the youth
Refreshments following the baptism!
Email jason@churchoftherock.ca if you want to get baptized!

Friday June 14, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

The Parent Link June Newsletter
Includes: Find Strength in Meekness
Power Under Control: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on: Kenny Chesney, Skillet and more…

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THIS WEEK

Love Winnipeg  ** 6:45 – 9:15 **
Our small groups will be heading out to Osborne Village to show love to our city
by handing out free bottles of water to anyone we see
and then hang out in the park!

 Wednesday June 5, 2013
6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Small Group Pizza Party
It’s our last small group time of the school year so
let’s look back at the year that was while eating FREE PIZZA!

 Wednesday June 12, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

The Parent Link June Newsletter
Includes: Find Strength in Meekness
Power Under Control: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on: Kenny Chesney, Skillet and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Love Winnipeg
Jesus: Drunk, Fat, Traitor!?

Come help us kick off our new series
on loving those that the world thinks are unlovable.
We will also be infiltrating the local neighborhood with flyers,
inviting them to The Love Winnipeg Carnival!!!

Friday May 31, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Love Winnipeg
Small groups will be various acts of kindness around the city.

Friday June 7, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

COMING UP…
Threshold Baptism  - June 14, 2013
Email jason@churchoftherock.ca to sign up
Family and friends are encouraged to join us!! 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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THIS WEEK

Love Winnipeg Home Invasion
Love Winnipeg starts with Home Invasions
followed by hangout time in the park!
Rain or shine we are going so if it’s raining come prepared to get wet!

 Wednesday May 29, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

 NEXT WEEK

Love Winnipeg  ** 6:45 – 9:15 **
Our small groups will show love to our city and then hang out in the park!

 Wednesday June 5, 2013
6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

WWJD – Why Read the Bible?
“Do I have to read the Bible in order to be a Christian?”
Hangout time in The Cage after small groups. 

Friday May 24, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

NEXT WEEK

Love Winnipeg
Jesus: Drunk, Fat, Traitor!?

Come help us kick off our new series
on loving those that the world thinks are unlovable.
We will also be infiltrating the local neighborhood with flyers,
inviting them to The Love Winnipeg Carnival!!!

Friday May 31, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

COMING UP…
Threshold Baptism  - June 14, 2013
Email jason@churchoftherock.ca to sign up
Family and friends are encouraged to join us!! 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

HomeWord’s Weekly Culture Brief – May 17, 2013
Includes: Depression in Teen Girls Linked to Absent Fathers in Early Childhood
Adolescent Bullies More Likely to be Involved in Criminal Behavior as Adults
Teens Who Text and Drive Take Other Driving Risks and more…

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THIS WEEK

Threshold Jr’s Got Talent
+ What Jesus Says About Talents
We are having our talent show!
Come prepared with whatever you need to
dazzle us with your special talent.
Music, acting, writing, funny faces, weird abilities,
whatever it is, show us what you got!

 Wednesday May 22, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Love Winnipeg Home Invasion
Love Winnipeg starts with Home Invasions
followed by hangout time in the park!
If it’s raining come prepared to get wet! 

 Wednesday May 29, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Our small groups have wrapped up their series tackling four topics that can be struggles for junior high students. In this final lesson, we examined the idea of “Multiple Me’s” in our lives—in other words, the battle to live consistently.

We built our conversation on 2 Timothy 4:5-8, words from the Apostle Paul to his protégé Timothy. These words—written while Paul sat in a Roman prison—remind of us his consistency, faithfulness, and commitment as a follower of Jesus, and the impact he had on so many people’s lives. Paul wasn’t a perfect guy, but he was committed to consistently honoring, obeying, and pointing people toward God.

Young teenagers are beginning to recognize the struggle of acting a certain way at church, but living differently when they are at school or with friends. Many students really want to live for God but just don’t know how to have Jesus be a part of their daily life at home, at school, on the team, or in life’s daily circumstances.

We encouraged our teenagers to recognize the value of choosing to life a consistent life for God. This path isn’t always easy, but God will honor their efforts and give them strength along the way. As they choose to live consistently, people will notice—and might be eager to find out more about Jesus because of your students’ decision not to have “Multiple Me’s.”

As you talk with your teenager about this week’s lesson, here are some questions you might want to ask:

•  What are some of the challenges to remaining faithful and consistent as a follower of Jesus? What are some especially specific situations that make it difficult?
• What do you think is the difference between perfection, which we can’t achieve, and consistency and integrity, which God wants to see in our lives?
• Why might a consistent life point your friends toward Jesus? How is a consistent life an effective demonstration of Jesus and his love?

This has been a great series with our students, and I hope you and your teenager have had some great conversations because of it. Have an awesome week!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK

HomeWord’s Weekly Culture Brief – May 17, 2013
Includes: Depression in Teen Girls Linked to Absent Fathers in Early Childhood
Adolescent Bullies More Likely to be Involved in Criminal Behavior as Adults
Teens Who Text and Drive Take Other Driving Risks and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

WWJD – It’s About Your Insides
This week at Threshold we will be learning that our actions come from the state our heart is in.  Plus a giant game of BUMP!!
Hangout time in The Cage after small groups. 

Friday May 17, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

NEXT WEEK

WWJD – Why Read the Bible?
“Do I have to read the Bible in order to be a Christian?”
Hangout time in The Cage after small groups. 

Friday May 24, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – May 2013
Includes: It’s All About Me, Me. ME.
Divorce & Family Spirituality
Internet Filters & The Glory of God and more…

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THIS WEEK

Mexican Fiesta
+ 4 Things – Multiple Me’s
We celebrate the culture of our sponsor child Gloria
including pinatas and free tacos!
+ 4 things that trip us up concludes with Multiple Me’s

 
Wednesday May 15, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Threshold Jr’s Got Talent
+ What Jesus Says About Talents
We are having our talent show!
Come prepared with whatever you need to
dazzle us with your special talent.
Music, acting, writing, funny faces, weird abilities,
whatever it is, show us what you got!

 Wednesday May 22, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Our small groups continued their series tackling four topics that can be struggles for junior high students. In this third lesson, we examined the topic of popularity, using Mark 9:33-35 as our foundation.

This passage shows that Jesus’ followers battled the desire to be “first” or “the best.” Although it’s not wrong to want to belong, when this effort gets out of control, we start to make decisions based on the desire to be popular, instead of the desire to love God and others. Striving for popularity is a risky goal—it reinforces our selfishness and blinds us to the needs of others.

We talked with our teenagers about the desire for popularity, and how they can recognize when the “pull of popularity” has too tight of a grip on their lives. We also discussed one solution they can use when they’re trapped by the popularity pull: adjusting their attitude by serving other people.

As you talk with your teenager about this week’s lesson, here are some questions you might want to incorporate:

• Why do you think most teenagers care about being popular—or DO most teenagers care about being popular?
• If someone is trying to be “popular,” how might that goal affect other decisions in life, such as what they wear, who they spend time with, how they talk, and what activities they do?
• Why does serving seem to change our focus on what’s most important in life?

 I pray that you and your family have an awesome week!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – May 2013
Includes: It’s All About Me, Me. ME.
Divorce & Family Spirituality
Internet Filters & The Glory of God and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Out Night ($5)
This week we will be doing small groups in different locations around the city. Each small group will decide when they get to Threshold, where they want to do their small groups. Many groups go to places like a leaders house, Starbucks or Tim Horton’s to do their small group discussion.

The night will start and end at the regular time (7:11 p.m. –10:00 p.m.) COST: $5

Friday May 10, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: $5

NEXT WEEK

WWJD – It’s About Your Insides
This week at Threshold we will be learning that our actions come from the state our heart is in.  Plus a giant game of BUMP!!
Hangout time in The Cage after small groups. 

Friday May 17, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

Homeword’s Good Advice Parent Newsletter – May
Includes: Improving Communication with Your Teenager
Think Before You Speak
Learning the Art of Stealth Communication
Confession is Good for the Soul – and Your Family

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THIS WEEK

Who Wants to Be a TV Star?
+ 4 Things – Popularity
Now is your chance to be a TV star!
+ 4 things that trip us up continues with Popularity

 Wednesday May 8, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Mexican Fiesta
+ 4 Things – Multiple Me’s
We celebrate the culture of our sponsor child Gloria
including pinatas and free tacos!
+ 4 things that trip us up concludes with Multiple Me’s

 Wednesday May 15, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Last weekend was we recuperated from our busy retreat weekend by watching a movie (Ice Age: Continential Drift) and playing basketball in the gym.  There was no small group discussion or topic for the evening.

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

Homeword’s Good Advice Parent Newsletter – May
Includes: Improving Communication with Your Teenager
Think Before You Speak
Learning the Art of Stealth Communication
Confession is Good for the Soul – and Your Family

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

There is no regular Threshold this week due to the Retreat.
(You need to be registered to attend)

THRESHOLD RETREAT

May 3-5

Drop-off at Church of the Rock on Friday May 3 @ 5:30 p.m.
**Eat before you come, Supper is NOT provided on Friday.
Pickup at Church of the rock on Sunday May 5 @ 4:00 p.m.

What to bring:

Meals will provided Saturday-Sunday plus a snack on Friday night
 Sleeping bag or bed roll / Twin Sheet for mattress
 Pillow
 Clothing – dress for warm & cold the entire weekend and bring extra socks
 Jacket (rain jacket and rain pants recommended)
 Swimsuit & towel
 Toiletries
 Outdoor shoes and indoor shoes/slippers
 Rubber Boots
 Outdoor clothes (prepare for rain/mud)
 Plastic bags for dirty laundry and wet clothes
 Water bottle

NEXT WEEK

Out Night ($5)

This week we will be doing small groups in different locations around the city. Each small group will decide when they get to Threshold, where they want to do their small groups. Many groups go to places like a leaders house, Starbucks or Tim Horton’s to do their small group discussion.

The night will start and end at the regular time (7:11 p.m. –10:00 p.m.) COST: $5

Friday May 10, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

The Parent Link May Newsletter
Includes: Equip Kids For Making Choices
The Role of Emotions: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on:Snoop Lion, Andy Mineo and more…

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THIS WEEK

Movie & Basketball Night
After a crazy retreat weekend, it’s time to relax. 
Free popcorn & a movie
Basketball in the gym 

Wednesday May 1, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Who Wants to Be a TV Star?
+ 4 Things – Popularity
Now is your chance to be a TV star!
+ 4 things that trip us up continues with Popularity

 Wednesday May 8, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Last weekend was our Threshold Jr Retreat at Camp Arnes.  It was a fantastic weekend where we covered a variety of topics including developing a passion for Jesus, sharing your faith with others, heaven, and spending time alone with God.

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

The Parent Link May Newsletter
Includes: Equip Kids For Making Choices
The Role of Emotions: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on:Snoop Lion, Andy Mineo and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

MOVIE NIGHT
This week we will be watching a movie with unlimited popcorn. 

Friday April 26, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)  

NEXT WEEK

THRESHOLD RETREAT

May 3-5

Drop-off at Church of the Rock on Friday May 3 @ 5:30 p.m.
**Eat before you come, Supper is NOT provided on Friday.
Pickup at Church of the rock on Sunday May 5 @ 4:00 p.m.

What to bring:

Meals will provided Saturday-Sunday plus a snack on Friday night
 Sleeping bag or bed roll / Twin Sheet for mattress
 Pillow
 Clothing – dress for warm & cold the entire weekend and bring extra socks
 Jacket (rain jacket and rain pants recommended)
 Swimsuit & towel
 Toiletries
 Outdoor shoes and indoor shoes/slippers
 Outdoor clothes (prepare for rain/mud)
 Plastic bags for dirty laundry and wet clothes
 Water bottle
 $$ for Canteen

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

Homeword Good Advice Parent Newsletter – The Power of Forgiveness
Includes: The Transforming Power of Forgiveness
How to Move Past Your Past
What Your Kids Need to Know About Forgiveness
Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage

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THIS WEEK

NO THRESHOLD JR APRIL 24
Because of our retreat on the weekend there is no Threshold Jr this Wednesday.

THRESHOLD JR RETREAT

April 26-28
CLICK HERE FOR A PACKING LIST AND TIMES
** Also bring $$ if you want for Canteen **

NEXT WEEK

Movie & Basketball Night
After a crazy retreat weekend, it’s time to relax. 
Free popcorn & a movie
Basketball in the gym 

Wednesday May 1, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

LAST WEEK

Our small groups are continuing their series tackling four topics that can be struggles for junior high students. In this second lesson, we examined the dangers of gossip by discussing Proverbs 16:28 and other biblical passages that reveal the consequences of this unhealthy habit.

God calls us to live lives built on love, and he has instructed us to use our words toward that purpose. Our words have great potential to bring good—to encourage and heal others’ hearts. We can provide this gift of encouragement to people around us.

We encouraged our students to focus on knowing God’s truth about gossip so they can be prepared to handle situations where gossip is spoken or heard. They can decide what they will say or not say in those situations. They can be change-agents for good in their schools, communities, and homes through the power of their words.

Here are some questions you might want to use as you talk with your teenager about this week’s lesson:

•  What are some of the negative effects of gossip? What do they do to relationships? How have you been affected by gossip.
• How easy or difficult is it for a person to avoid gossip?
• If gossip separates the best of friends, like the Bible says, what kinds of words bring friends even closer together?

Have a blessed week!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

Homeword Good Advice Parent Newsletter – The Power of Forgiveness
Includes: The Transforming Power of Forgiveness
How to Move Past Your Past
What Your Kids Need to Know About Forgiveness
Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

WWJD – Get That Log Out of Your Eye!
+ Family Feud
Have you ever been judged or judged someone?  
That’s the topic of discussion this week
We will also be playing FAMILY FEUD!! 

Friday April 19, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)  

NEXT WEEK

MOVIE NIGHT
This week we will be watching a movie with unlimited popcorn. 

Friday April 26, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free

THRESHOLD RETREAT

May 3-5
Cost: $120 (For those that fund-raised at PK the cost is only $50)
We are heading to Camp Arnes for an action packed weekend
full of fun, food, friends & growing in God!
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFO HERE 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – April 2013
Includes: Electronic Addiction
Snapchat
Video Gaming and Sleep and more…

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THIS WEEK

Minute to Win It
+ 4 Things – Gossip
You have a minute…to win some fabulous prizes!
4 things that trip us up continues with Gossip 

Wednesday April 17, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

NO THRESHOLD JR APRIL 24
Because of our retreat on the weekend there is no Threshold Jr this Wednesday.

LAST WEEK

Our small groups have launched a new, four-week series tackling four topics that can be struggles for junior high students. In this first lesson, we examined the dangers of lying by discussing a story found in Acts 5:1-10.

Ananias and Sapphira brought a donation to the early church leaders, claiming that it was the full amount of money they earned from the sale of some property. But it was a lie—and God struck them dead for their deception. Obviously, God doesn’t kill all of us when we lie, but we do pay the price for our lies through damaged friendships and a wounded relationship with God.

We encouraged our students to recognize how much God loves honesty but hates lies, how our lies can affect our lives, and the value of confession and forgiveness.

Here are some questions you might want to use as you talk with your teenager about this week’s lesson:

• Why do people lie?
• What are some ways your lies can hurt other people? yourself? your friendship with God?
• What are some possible benefits of confessing a lie to someone and asking for their forgiveness?

I pray that this is a blessed week for you and your family!

THRESHOLD JR RETREAT

April 26-28
CLICK HERE FOR A PACKING LIST AND TIMES

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – April 2013
Includes: Electronic Addiction
Snapchat
Video Gaming and Sleep and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

OUT NIGHT! (Cost: $5)
WWJD – Love your Enemies?
This week we will be doing small groups in different locations around the city.
Each small group will decide when they get to Threshold this night
where they want to do their small groups. We often have groups go to
places like a leaders house, Starbucks or Tim Horton’s to do their small group discussion.

The night will start and end at the regular time (7:11 p.m. –10:00 p.m.)
and the cost for this event is $5 a student.

Friday April 12, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: $5

NEXT WEEK

WWJD – Get That Log Out of Your Eye!
+ Family Feud
Have you ever been judged or judged someone?  
That’s the topic of discussion this week
We will also be playing FAMILY FEUD!! 

Friday April 19, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase) 

THRESHOLD RETREAT

May 3-5
Cost: $120 (For those that fund-raised at PK the cost is only $50)
We are heading to Camp Arnes for an action packed weekend
full of fun, food, friends & growing in God!
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFO HERE 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

HomeWord Good Advice Parent Newsletter - Teens & Consequences
Includes: Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
Does Grounding Your Teenager Work?
Growing Repectful Kids by Using Consequences
Identify Choices and Consequences

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THIS WEEK

Hockey Night At Threshold
+ 4 Things – Lying
Floor hockey in the gym (Optional)
Hangout/Cafe in The Cage for others
New series on 4 things that trip us up in life
starting with Lying 

Wednesday April 10, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Minute to Win It
+ 4 Things – Gossip
You have a minute…to win some fabulous prizes!
4 things that trip us up continues with Gossip 

Wednesday April 17, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Our small group wrapped up our series on dealing with life’s pain and struggles. Using Colossians 3:12-17, we saw how we can make a difference in the life of a friend who’s going through the process of healing and change.

The Apostle Paul wrote these words to a group of Christians living in a city located in modern-day Turkey. In chapter 3, Paul addresses what it means to be a follower of Jesus—specifically, the new life we experience because of this relationship with Christ.

The passage we examined offers a wealth of practical ways to display love and concern for other Christians, but these truths can extend to all of our relationships. God wants us to be kind, merciful, gentle, patient, kind, forgiving, and loving to all people, not just fellow followers of Jesus.

As you talk to your teenager about this lesson, here are some questions you might want to incorporate this week:

•  Sometimes we feel like our problems are too big for God—or too small for God to care! Why do we have those thoughts?
• How might your words or your presence help a friend in the process of healing and change?
• Think about your friendship with God—your faith as a Christian. How have you seen your trust grow recently? What has helped your trust in God grow?

Thanks for your prayers for our ministry. Have a blessed week!

THRESHOLD JR RETREAT

April 26-28
Cost: $120
(For those that fund-raised at PK the cost is only $50)
We are heading to Camp Arnes for an action packed weekend
full of fun, food, friends & growing in God!
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFO HERE 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

HomeWord Good Advice Parent Newsletter - Teens & Consequences
Includes: Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
Does Grounding Your Teenager Work?
Growing Repectful Kids by Using Consequences
Identify Choices and Consequences

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

WWJD – Blessed or Cursed
Does your life feel blessed or cursed? 
Come get a new perspective!!
Hangout in The Cage after small groups

Friday April 5, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

OUT NIGHT! (Cost: $5)
WWJD (Love your Enemies?)
This week we will be doing small groups in different locations around the city.
Each small group will decide when they get to Threshold this night
where they want to do their small groups. We often have groups go to
places like a leaders house, Starbucks or Tim Horton’s to do their small group discussion.

The night will start and end at the regular time (7:11 p.m. –10:00 p.m.)
and the cost for this event is $5 a student.

Friday April 12, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: $5

THRESHOLD RETREAT

May 3-5
Cost: $120 (For those that fund-raised at PK the cost is only $50)
We are heading to Camp Arnes for an action packed weekend
full of fun, food, friends & growing in God!
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFO HERE 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

The Parent Link April Newsletter
Includes: Be Stewards of God’s Earth
Hope for a Broken World: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on: Justin Timberlake, Hillsong United and more…

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THIS WEEK

Dog Day
+ Pain & Struggles Part 3
Free Hot Dogs & other “dog themed” activities
Plus we finish our series on Pain & Struggles. 

Wednesday April 3, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Hockey Night At Threshold
+ 4 Things – Lying
Floor hockey in the gym (Optional)
Hangout/Cafe in The Cage for others
New series on 4 things that trip us up in life
starting with Lying 

Wednesday April 10, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Last week we did not have small groups as we hung out and relaxed while watching the movie “Wreck It Ralph”.

THRESHOLD JR RETREAT

April 26-28
Cost: $120
(For those that fund-raised at PK the cost is only $50)
We are heading to Camp Arnes for an action packed weekend
full of fun, food, friends & growing in God!
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFO HERE 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

The Parent Link May Newsletter
Includes: Equip Kids For Making Choices
The Role of Emotions: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on:Snoop Lion, Andy Mineo and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Threshold Cancelled March 29
There is no Threshold March 29 because of Good Friday
Join us for the Good Friday service at COTR at 10:30 a.m.

NEXT WEEK

WWJD – Blessed or Cursed
Does your life feel blessed or cursed? 
Come get a new perspective!!
Hangout in The Cage after small groups

Friday March 22, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

THRESHOLD RETREAT

May 3-5
Cost: $120 (For those that fund-raised at PK the cost is only $50)
We are heading to Camp Arnes for an action packed weekend
full of fun, food, friends & growing in God!
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFO HERE 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – March 2013
Includes: Social Media
Pre-Drinking
Obesity and Food Marketing and more…

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THIS WEEK

Spring Break Movie Night
It’s spring break!
Come hang out in The Cage:
relax, eat some popcorn and watch a movie!

Wednesday March 27, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Dog Day
+ Pain & Struggles Part 3
Free Hot Dogs & other “dog themed” activities
Plus we finish our series on Pain & Struggles.

Wednesday April 3, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Last week we heard a video message from Nick Vuijic about how we can deal with the pain and struggle in our lives.  In small groups we continued the discussion by seeing how Jesus is our ultimate healer. Using Luke 4:14-21, we saw that Jesus hurts when we hurt, that it’s important for us to spend time building our friendship with Jesus, and that we need the support of people we trust as we address our pain and struggles.

Jesus’ heart still beats for the weary, for the oppressed, for those who are broken and hurting and desperate and crying out for a Messiah. This describes the situation many teenagers face today. They may not realize they’re hurting or they might not be able to explain or describe it, but they need freedom—they need healing and change.

I’d encourage you to spend time talking with your teenager about this week’s lesson. Here are some questions you might want to ask:

Jesus’ mission is linked to his love for you and me and all of humanity. How do you feel when you think about Jesus loving you so deeply that he hurts when you hurt?

• What is the value of prayer and Bible reading as you seek healing and help with your pain and struggles?
• How do you know if a friend, leader, or family member is truly trustworthy? What evidence can you look for?

Thanks for your prayers for the students in our small groups! Have a blessed week!

THRESHOLD JR RETREAT

April 26-28
Cost: $120
(For those that fund-raised at PK the cost is only $50)
We are heading to Camp Arnes for an action packed weekend
full of fun, food, friends & growing in God!
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFO HERE 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – March 2013
Includes: Social Media
Pre-Drinking
Obesity and Food Marketing and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK

Dance or Dare?
+ Pain & Struggles Part 2
Will you dance? Or will you take the dare for some “fabulous prizes”
+ A special video message about dealing with pain & struggles
from Nick Vuijic who was born without arms and legs!
 

Wednesday March 20, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Spring Break Movie Night
It’s spring break!
Come hang out in The Cage:
relax, eat some popcorn and watch a movie! 

Wednesday March 27, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Our small groups have started a three-week series on the pain and struggles we experience in life. This first lesson focused on the importance of identifying our pain and struggles, and we used a story from John 5:1-15 as our foundation. In this passage, Jesus heals a man who had been unable to walk for nearly four decades.

We talked with our students about how Jesus offers freedom from our pain, but he also delivers a challenge to abandon bad habits that can ensnare us. Jesus offers security, identity, love, and healing for our wounds. But he also calls us to let go of bitterness, anger, laziness, selfishness, hatred, jealousy, and any sense of entitlement. Our prayer is that our teenagers recognize that healing and change are possible.

In the next couple of weeks, we’ll be talking with our students about discovering the source of healing—we experience this through Jesus—and helping others experience healing, too. We’re approaching the topics from an age-appropriate perspective, realizing that while many junior highers haven’t experience much emotional pain yet, others have because of their choices, other people’s actions, or circumstances beyond their control.

I encourage you to maintain a consistent, healthy dialogue with your teenager during this series, especially if you know that your child is struggling with emotional pain right now. Here are some questions you might want to ask:

•  What was the big thing that stood out to you from this week’s small group lesson, and why?
• What are some things that happen to people that can cause emotional pain?
• Do you feel like there’s anything in your life that’s causing pain? How do you think God might want to help you in that area?

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – March 2013
Includes: Social Media
Pre-Drinking
Obesity and Food Marketing and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?)
This week we will be continuing our series
& will be the kickoff to our Spring Break Missions Weekend!
Hangout in The Cage after small groups

Friday March 22, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Threshold Cancelled March 29
There is no Threshold March 29 because of Good Friday
Join us for the Good Friday service at COTR at 10:30 a.m. 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – March 2013
Includes: Social Media
Pre-Drinking
Obesity and Food Marketing and more…

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THIS WEEK

Family Feud
+ Pain & Struggles Part 1
It’s small group against small group…
who will win the group prize?
Plus we start out new series on pain and struggles.

Wednesday March 13, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Dance or Dare?
+ Pain & Struggles Part 2
Will you dance? Or will you take the dare for some “fabulous prizes”

Wednesday March 20, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK


The Parent Link March Newsletter
Includes: What does the Future Hold?
A Peek Into the Future: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on: Skrillex, Plumb and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Answering the Call
This week we will be looking at what we are called to do after we have
answered the call to follow Jesus.
Hangout in The Cage after small groups.

Friday March 1, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK **SIGN UP REQUIRED **

Fri. March. 8 OR Sat. March 9 – Threshold Retreat Fundraiser

**Sign up Required** 3 Options :
1) Friday – 5:30-10:30pm (10 people ONLY)
2) Saturday – 8:00am – 1:00pm (Most needed here)
3) Saturday – Noon – 5:00pm (10 people ONLY)

We will be making sandwiches and selling food at the Promise Keepers event at COTR. Everyone who comes will get a big discount  ($50-75)
to their Threshold Retreat cost ($120)
Retreat date: May 3-5 at Camp Arnes
Email jason@churchoftherock.ca to sign up or for more information

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1) WAIVER FORM NEEDED FOR THIS WEEK

Wall Climbing & Hangout at YFC
**6:30-9:15 p.m. Cost: $5 **
** WAIVER FORM NEEDED ** DOWNLOAD HERE

We will be heading to the fancy new YFC building
to hang out and go wall-climbing!
Meet & Pickup at COTR.
A waiver form signed by parent/guardian is required to go wall-climbing 

Wednesday February 27, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: $5

2) SIGN-UP NEEDED FOR RETREAT FUNDRAISER NEXT WEEK

** Wednesday March 6 – No Threshold Jr – Moved to Saturday**

Saturday. March 9 – Threshold Jr Retreat Fundraiser
8:00am – 1:00 p.m.  Sign up required

We will be making sandwiches and selling food
at the Promise Keepers event at Church of the Rock.
Everyone who comes will get a big discount ($50-75)
to their Threshold Jr Retreat cost ($120).
Retreat date: April 26-28 at Camp Arnes

Email tim@churchoftherock.ca to sign up or for more information

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Answering the Call
We will be starting a two week series on what it meant
for the disciples to answer the call to follow Jesus, and
what it means for us to answer that same call 2000 years later.
Hangout in The Cage after small groups. 

Friday February 22, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Answering the Call
This week we will be looking at what we are called to do after we have
answered the call to follow Jesus.
Hangout in The Cage after small groups.

Friday March 1, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – February 2013
Includes: What is Love?
The Brand of Self
Trend Alert: Prescription Drug Abuse, Online Cruelty, and more…

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THIS WEEK

Weird Superhero Night
+ My Changes – Spiritual Change
Triangle-Man?  Spatula-Girl?  Come as a weird
superhero & be ready for other superhero events!

Wednesday February 20, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Wall Climbing & Hangout at YFC
**6:30-9:15 p.m. Cost: $5 **
** WAIVER FORM NEEDED ** DOWNLOAD HERE

We will be heading to the fancy new YFC building
to hang out and go wall-climbing!
Meet & Pickup at COTR.
A waiver form signed by parent/guardian is required to go wall-climbing 

Wednesday February 27, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: $5

LAST WEEK

Last week, our small groups continued talking about some of the big changes teenagers experience in junior high. We focused on the emotional changes that accompany this season of life.

Using Hebrews 4:14-16 as our foundation, we saw how it’s important that students understand that nothing they are beginning to experience is unknown to God. Not only did God create us to be emotional humans, but he also walked in our shoes as a human-when Jesus, God the Son, came down to this earth. God has felt the same things that we feel.

As this passage from Hebrews reminds us, Jesus can relate to our struggles. Because of God’s grace and mercy, teenagers can navigate this area of change with confidence. They don’t have to be ashamed of their emotional changes, and they can ask God for help in finding a healthy way to express and handle those emotions.

Here are some questions you might want to use in a conversation with your teenager about this week’s lesson:

• How often do you wonder WHY you feel the way you feel? What kinds of answers do you come up with?
• Is it weird to think that Jesus experienced the crazy emotions you feel? What is the strangest emotion that you can picture Jesus feeling-especially when he was a teenager?
• When you respond to something while feeling a certain emotion, what effect might that have on the people around you?

Thanks for your continued prayers for our ministry. Have a great week!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK


CPYU Parent Page – February 2013
Includes: What is Love?
The Brand of Self
Trend Alert: Prescription Drug Abuse, Online Cruelty, and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

The Devil’s Playground
We will be looking at how Jesus had power and authority while preaching and over sickness and demons; why this was and is important for the people in Jesus’ day and for us in 2013.
Hangout in The Cage after small groups.

Friday February 15, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Answering the Call
We will be starting a two week series on what it meant
for the disciples to answer the call to follow Jesus, and
what it means for us to answer that same call 2000 years later.
Hangout in The Cage after small groups. 

Friday February 22, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK

HomeWord’s Good Advice Parent Newsletter - February
Includes: Five Ways to Build Support into Your Marriage
Couple-to-Couple Connections
Rekindling Romance in Your Marriage and more…

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THIS WEEK

Acting Crazy
+ My Changes – Emotional Change
You act it…we guess it.  We act it…you guess it

Wednesday February 13, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Weird Superhero Night
+ My Changes: Spiritual Change
Triangle-Man?  Spatula-Girl?  Come as a weird
superhero & be ready for other superhero events!

Wednesday February 20, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Last week, our small groups began a three-lesson series on the changes junior high students experience. In this first lesson, we tackled the potentially most awkward of the topics-physical changes.

Using Psalm 139:13-16, we talked about how God values our students as people with purpose. As our teenagers go through this intense process of puberty and physical change, God deeply loves the person in the mirror-whether they like it or not. God’s love remains constant no matter what changes are taking places on the inside or outside of their bodies. God’s love is individual, intentional, and intimate.

The passage from Psalm 139 shows us that God put us together with a very intentional purpose. God designed every part of our physical being. God loves us as we are because we are exactly what he wants us to be. God saw us from the very beginning and has loved us since that moment. He knows every part of us and created a plan for us.

I’d encourage you to talk with your teenager about last week’s lesson. Here are some questions you might want to incorporate:

• How do you feel knowing that God-creator of the universe-created you?
• What are some of the physical changes that might take place during your junior high “season” of life? Are there any changes you’re really looking forward to-and any that you’re really dreading?
• Why is it important for you and your friends to have grace for one another knowing that you are all going through some sort of physical change? What might happen if you aren’t graceful?

If I can help you and your teenager as we walk through this series, please contact me!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK


HomeWord’s Good Advice Parent Newsletter - February
Includes: Five Ways to Build Support into Your Marriage
Couple-to-Couple Connections
Rekindling Romance in Your Marriage and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

The Devil’s Playground
This week at Threshold we are looking at how the devil tempted Jesus and what Jesus did to overcome these temptations, and how we can overcome the temptations in our lives.
Hang-out time in the Cage after small groups

Friday February 8, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

NEXT WEEK

The Devil’s Playground
We will be looking at how Jesus had power and authority while preaching and over sickness and demons; why this was and is important for the people in Jesus’ day and for us in 2013.
Hangout in The Cage after small groups.

Friday February 15, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK

The Parent Link February Newsletter
Includes: Tackle the Lies of Our Hookup Culture
A Template for “The Talk”: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on: Bruno Mars, Jeremy Camp and more…

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THIS WEEK

Broom ball!
+ My Physical Changes
The parking lot will turn into a giant game of broom ball!
+ We start our new series on Changes with a look
at the P word…Puberty!!

Wednesday February 6, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Acting Crazy
+ My Changes – Emotional Change
You act it…we guess it.  We act it…you guess it

Wednesday February 13, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK


The Parent Link February Newsletter
Includes: Tackle the Lies of Our Hookup Culture
A Template for “The Talk”: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on: Bruno Mars, Jeremy Camp and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Out Night
This week at Threshold we will be having our small groups
at different locations around the city.
An example of this could be Starbucks!!
Come prepared to drink lattes!

Friday February 1, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

NEXT WEEK

The Devil’s Playground
This week at Threshold we are looking at how the devil tempted Jesus and what Jesus did to overcome these temptations, and how we can overcome the temptations in our lives.
Hang-out time in the Cage after small groups

Friday February 8, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – February 2013
Includes: Boundaries for Teenagers
Inappropriate Humor
Trend Alert: Hookah, and more…

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THIS WEEK

Swimming!
** 6:30 – 9:15 p.m. Cost: $5 **
Bring your swimsuit and a towel!  Meet & pickup at COTR.
We will be going to Cindy Klassen Recreation Center
for a night of swimming!

Wednesday January 30, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: $5

NEXT WEEK

Broom ball!
+ My Physical Changes
The parking lot will turn into a giant game of broom ball!
+ We start our new series on Changes with a look
at the P word…Puberty!!

Wednesday February 6, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Last week, our small groups finished their three-lesson series on evangelism. Our goal is to help our teenagers confidently and effectively tell their friends about their faith in Jesus and what it means to become a follower of Christ.

In this final lesson, we examined Acts 8:26-40. In this passage, we read about Philip’s life-changing conversation with a man who had great authority under the queen of Ethiopia. This eunuch was reading passages from the book of Isaiah but was unable to understand it. Led by the Holy Spirit, Philip initiated a spiritual conversation, asked questions, and listened to what this man had to say. This story is a great illustration of how God will bring us into contact with people who are searching for answers.

This week, I’d encourage you to find a few minutes to talk with your teenager about our lesson. You might want to use these questions to generate some discussion:

• What are some of the common reasons or excuses Christians give for not talking to other people about their faith?
• Are any of those reasons valid? How might you overcome these?
• Do you think it’s important to share about God’s love-to share the gospel-with people who aren’t yet Christians? Why or why not?

Have a great week!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK


CPYU Parent Page – February 2013
Includes: Boundaries for Teenagers
Inappropriate Humor
Trend Alert: Hookah, and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Sex in the Youth Room
This week we will be wrapping up our healthy sexuality series
with a Q&A panel discussion.  No topic is off limits.

Friday January 25, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Out Night
This week at Threshold we will be having our small groups
at different locations around the city.
An example of this could be Starbucks!!
Come prepared to drink lattes!

Friday February 1, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

CPYU Parent Page – February 2013
Includes: Boundaries for Teenagers
Inappropriate Humor
Trend Alert: Hookah, and more…

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THIS WEEK

Wheel of Fortune
+ Share Your Story: Knock, Knock
We examine the excuses of why we don’t share our story
+ that classic game show where you guess
the words to win some FABULOUS PRIZES 

Wednesday January 23, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Swimming!
** 6:30 – 9:15 p.m. Cost: $5 **
Bring your swimsuit and a towel!  Meet & pickup at COTR.
We will be going to Cindy Klassen Recreation Center
for a night of swimming! 

Wednesday January 30, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: $5

LAST WEEK

Last week, our small groups continued their three-lesson series on evangelism. Our goal is to help our teenagers confidently and effectively tell their friends about their faith in Jesus and what it means to become a follower of Christ.

In this second lesson, we examined 1 Peter 3:13-17. As Christians, we need to be ready to talk about our faith-but we need to share with the right attitude. Being obnoxious or belligerent about sharing our faith won’t accomplish what God desires. Instead, we need to do it “in a gentle and respectful way,” Peter says, and our lifestyles ought to back up our words.

I’d encourage you to spend some time this week talking with your teenager about our lesson. Here are some questions you could include in that conversation:

• Why is it important to spend time preparing to share your faith?
• You probably have a friendship right now with at least one person who doesn’t know God personally. Have you shared the good news of Jesus with that friend? If so, how did that person respond? If not, what’s holding you back?

Have an awesome week!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK


CPYU Parent Page – February 2013
Includes: Boundaries for Teenagers
Inappropriate Humor
Trend Alert: Hookah, and more…

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Sex in the Youth Room
This week Tim and Marcia will be continuing the series 
on what healthy sexuality looks like while dating,
and why choosing healthy sexuality has made their marriage that much better!

Friday January 18, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Sex in the Youth Room
This week we will be wrapping up our healthy sexuality series
with a Q&A panel discussion.  No topic is off limits.

Friday January 25, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK

HomeWord’s  Parent Newsletter – January 2013
Reset – Back to [Parenting] Basics 
Includes: How to Pass Your Faith to Your Kids
10 Things Kids Learn From Their Parents’ Marriage
Parenting Tips to Help You Get Through the Day
Handling the Issue of Control with Your Teenager

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THIS WEEK

yaD sdrawkcaB (Backwards Day)
+ Share Your Story: Know the Basics
Why we choose to follow Jesus & how do we explain that?
+ sdrawkcab si gnihtyrevE .sdrawkcab desserd emoC

Wednesday January 16, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Wheel of Fortune
+ Share Your Story: Knock, Knock
We examine the excuses of why we don’t share our story
+ that classic game show where you guess
the words to win some FABULOUS PRIZES 

Wednesday January 23, 2013
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock 
Cost: FREE

LAST WEEK

Last week, our small groups launched a three-lesson series on evangelism. Our goal is to help our teenagers confidently and effectively tell their friends about their faith in Jesus and what it means to become a follower of Christ.

In this first lesson, we focused on Matthew 4:18-22, when Jesus called some of his first disciples and told them that he would teach them “how to fish for people.” This is what Jesus did in his three years of ministry through compassion, miracles, teachings, his sacrifice on the cross, and his resurrection from the dead.

During our lesson, we challenged students to grow in their asking and listening skills-to build friendships in which they earn the right to talk about God because they care about their friends’ perspectives, opinions, and feelings. When we show a genuine interest in our friends, we can earn the right to talk about what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

As you talk with your teenager this week, here are some questions you might want to ask:

• Is it more enjoyable to talk to someone who’s talking at the same time, or would you rather talk with someone who’s actually listening to your words? Why?
• If you ask and listen, how can that open the door to sharing your faith and telling a friend about God’s love?
• What are some places where you might find lots of people who need to hear about Jesus? How easily can you spend time there and have conversations with people there?

I pray that this is a blessed week for you and your family!

MONTHLY CALENDAR

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PARENT LINK


HomeWord’s  Parent Newsletter – January 2013
Reset – Back to [Parenting] Basics 
Includes: How to Pass Your Faith to Your Kids
10 Things Kids Learn From Their Parents’ Marriage
Parenting Tips to Help You Get Through the Day
Handling the Issue of Control with Your Teenager

PARENT HOME GROUP

While your child is in Threshold JR,
you are invited to participate in a Home Group
across the hall in Room A4.
We worship the Lord and study God’s Word.
We fellowship and pray together.
And we laugh together.

Time: Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Contact Helen at 452-9767, or just come on over and join us.
You are welcome at anytime.

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THIS WEEK (Grade 9-12)

Sex in the Youth Room
+ FREE PIZZA
What does Healthy Sexuality look like? 
Dallas Kornelsen from The Crisis Pregnancy Centre
will be coming to Threshold to speak on the issue of healthy sexuality.
FREE PIZZA after the talk.

Friday January 11, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE
(We do have a Cafe that offers food/drink for purchase)

NEXT WEEK

Sex in the Youth Room
This week Tim and Marcia will be continuing the series 
on what healthy sexuality looks like while dating,
and why choosing healthy sexuality has made their marriage that much better!

Friday January 18, 2013
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: FREE

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Click here for this month’s calendar

PARENT LINK

The Parent Link January Newsletter
Includes: Break the Texting Trance
The Power of Eye Contact: Expert Insights for Parents of Teenager
Media Spotlights on: Ke$ha, Capitol Kings and more…