All students are invited to our day trip to Six Flags over Georgia on Monday, June 1. We will be leaving at 6:45 am and return around 10:20 pm.  Any student in grades 7-12 is welcome to go.  Cost is $30 plus money for two meals. All students will need to complete and turn in an updated permission form to go on this trip.  Trip fee is due Sunday, May 24th.  We need an accurate count by this date.  Make plans to join us for this fun day.

Student MIT

Winter 2010

Apologetics 2:
The Reason for God by: Timothy Keller
Led by T.J. Weaver
Location:  Room #304
Cost for book:  $15

Overview:  How do you ‘contend for the faith’ in our skeptical culture?  Tim Keller gives us the reasons for believing in our Almighty God and how to defend your faith in Him.  This class will strengthen your resolve and your love for God while equipping you to give a defense for Him.  You’ll enjoy understanding the ‘reasons for God’ for yourself and to share with your circle of influence.

Theology 2:
Christian Beliefs: Twenty basics every Christian should know
by: Wayne Grudem
Led by Randy Breedlove
Location:  Room #302
Cost for book: $9

Overview:  This guide to twenty key Christian beliefs is a condensed version of Grudem’s larger volume on systematic theology.  You will learn about the Bible,
characteristics of God, the purpose of the church, election, what will happen when Christ returns, angels/Satan and demons, and much more.  This class is a must for
every Christian serious about deepening their understanding of their faith.

Christian Worldview
Book:  Total Truth by: Nancy Pearcey
Led by Ben Robinson
Location:  Room #329 (Adult 3)
COst for book:  $15

Overview:  A Christian worldview is necessary for any person who wants to live a Christ-honoring life in a secular society.  This course will apply biblical truth to many areas of public life (law, education, business) that many in the culture consider ‘off limits’ to the church.  The benefit of cultivating a Christian worldview is that believers can know Jesus more intimately as Lord over every aspect of their lives.

Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. (Hebrews 13:3, ESV)

We were reminded during our missions conference that all believers are to be involved in the Great Commission by being senders, goers, mobilizers, or welcomers.  Welcomers reach out to those that God has brought to our community from other nations around the world. You will have an opportunity to be a welcomer next month by having an international student (or two) over to your house for Christmas dinner.  This is a great opportunity for you to open up your home to internationals, share American Christmas traditions, your own family traditions, the meaning of Christmas, and the love of Christ with them.  80% of internationals who come to the United States never get invited into an American home.  Let us not miss this opportunity to be welcomers.  If you want to host an international student from AUM for Christmas dinner, please contact Judd Hough at jhough@pobox.com for details.

We’re forming a new Student Ministry Leadership Team for the 2009-10 church year.  Students in grades 7-12 who are interested in being a part of
S.A.L.T. (Student & Adults Leadership Team) need to pick up an application and return it to Randy or the office by Sunday, August 16th.  Students and adults will pray for, plan and implement all aspects of the student ministry.  All SALT members will be on the ‘Lead Team’ for Disciple Now in February 2010.   If you want to help evaluate and share your ideas on effective ministry, you’ll want to be a part of this team.  Applications are available at the student page of the website.