Hey Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers!
We are mixing things up this summer in regards to Late Night Lab and Digging Deeper.
One of the most crucial skills that a follower of Christ can have is being able to study God’s word. (more…)
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End of School Bonfire
Don’t miss out on the first 
CrosslineYouth event of summer 2012!
To celebrate what is for many, the last day of school,
we will be kicking off summer right!
We welcome all of our incoming 6th graders up through graduating seniors.
PLEASE RSVP BY CLICKING THIS LINK
WHERE: Aliso Creek Beach 31131 P.C.H. Laguna Beach, CA
WHAT: BBQ dinner, smores, hanging out, fun!
WHEN: Wednesday June 20th, 2012 6-9pm
COST: FREE with RSVP
DIRECTIONS: As you drive from South Laguna Beach from the north or Dana Point from the south, Pacific Coast Highway gently twists and turns. Visible is an opening in the trees and a lovely beach (seen in 2nd photo on left). Aliso Beach is located in the City of Laguna Beach in South Orange County.
Encouragement for our Leaders (and for parents)
Here’s recent email Jourdan, our Ministry Coordinator, sent out to our leaders.
If you read it from a parent’s perspective, it’s equally valuable. Enjoy!
Hey CruxGroup Leaders!
As I was reading the Bible this morning, my plan had me on Galatians 6. While I was reading – all of you came to mind so I wanted to send out some encouragement for your area of service in CrosslineYouth.
Gal 6:1-2 “Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you also won’t be tempted. Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
We’ve all seen our students, at some point in time, struggle with sin. This verse encouraged me and taught me to be GENTLE as I try to help restore them. Sometimes I can get so (more…)
The Death of Success and the Freedom it Affords
Guest Post from one of our 12th graders:
They told them never to write in second person, it makes readers uncomfortable. You do not like to have someone telling you who you are. You are independent.
The pursuit of comfort is pervasive, proven so by the unnerving effect of skimming an essay peppered by the accusatory “you,” proven by the history books that need only be recopied with adjusted dates with each century. We do not learn from history because learning requires humility, acquiescing to the follies of our nature. But it is not our nature to confess these follies, or those of another. It would be far too unpleasant.
It is this, our aversion to discomfort which inhibits progress. Our unwillingness to face distress is the epicenter of a growing trend of self absorption. By living to achieve comfort, we limit our view to that which is in the mirror. I could spend my life pursuing the woman I see there, but I fear that (more…)
3 Minute Year End Update for Parents
Hi Parents,
I wanted to update you on our year and what’s coming up in January.
Less than 3 minutes of good stuff:
PARENTS: If you have questions, comments regarding our subject matter or delivery, please email me here.
Erik Williams
Youth Pastor
Erik on Twitter
CrosslineYouth on Twitter (last minute updates, etc)
Some Help for Connecting with Your Kid
Parents, 
I’m blessed to be in the stage of parenting where my daughter thinks I’m a hero and my wife is a “princess”.
THEN….there often comes the dreaded day when mom & dad lose hero status and become a *perceived* threat to a child’s fledgling reputation. (it doesn’t always happen, but it happens quite a bit…)
While it hasn’t happened to us yet, I’ve seen it take place hundreds of times in the last 17 years of youth ministry. Parents are often taken aback, wondering what they did wrong. Sometimes they react in anger, hoping to force a change. Sometimes they react in a “have it your way” approach and simply let the relationship falter. No matter what, the family is in crisis.
- Is your child resistant to communicate freely with you about meaningful things?
- Do you remember a time when conversations were more care free and less toned with edginess?
- Do you hope to reconnect with your teenager and see your relationship flourish?
There is hope… (more…)
