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Stolen Identity 2013

Posted on: December 19th, 2012 by Erik Williams

For 4 Wednesday nights this coming
January we will be having a series
called Stolen Identity, 7-8:30pm
in the Fellowship Center.

Each Wednesday we will be digging deep into who God has made men & women to be AND take a look at how the Enemy and our culture both strive to steal away from us the identity that Jesus Christ has purchased for those who follow Him.

For the last of the 4 nights, guys & girls will meet separately to go deeper into issues & areas unique to men &women.

GUYS → Guys will examine the pervasive problem of lust, mainly in the area of pornography. The average guy today is first exposed to pornography when he’s 9 years old. We want to help train, equip & encourage our young men to face this battle and to grow up to be men of God who say NO to this ever growing part of our culture. (for junior high & high school guys)

GIRLS → Girls will examine bluntly the difference between what it means to be truly beautiful vs. being sensual. We’ll examine
what a woman of character is. Our culture constantly sends our girls destructive messages on what beauty, love & what their self-image should be. We want to train, equip & encourage our young ladies to not live like this world says to. (for junior high & high school girls)

Corporately, our emphasis will be on championing our identity as sons & daughters of King Jesus. As His kids, we’ll break down how we should be carrying ourselves in the area of sexuality, dating, (even texting!), & friendship.

PARENTS: If you have questions, comments regarding our subject matter or delivery, please email me here. Note: If you are concerned that you’re 6th or 7th grader is too young to participate, please contact me!

See you in January!

Erik Williams
Youth Pastor
Erik on Twitter

End of School Bonfire

Posted on: May 23rd, 2012 by Erik Williams 13 Comments

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.

Feeding Obsession

Posted on: May 4th, 2012 by Erik Williams 4 Comments

Moms and Dads, please take a moment and read these lyrics from a band that is HUGELY popular with teenage girls right now:

Shut the door, turn the light off 
I wanna be with you 
I wanna feel your love 
I wanna lay beside you
 I cannot hide this even though I try

  Heart beats harder 
Time escapes me 
Trembling hands touch skin (more…)

May Mob Night: Homosexuality – Truth & Compassion

Posted on: April 16th, 2012 by Erik Williams

May’s Mob night is turning the
channel to a very necessary and
serious topic, homosexuality.

May 2nd, from 7-8:30pm in the
FellowshipCenter, all 6th grade
through college-age students are
welcome to join us for this powerful
night. (parents welcome as well)

The reality is, in our culture, homosexuality is here to stay… becoming more mainstream every day.

The other sad reality is that most Christians aren’t prepared to respond in a truthful and compassionate manner.

On this night, students will be challenged with (more…)

Crux100 April 2012

Posted on: March 29th, 2012 by Erik Williams

(click image for April edition)

Here it is CrosslineYouth, the April edition of the Crux100 Devotional Plan.
(to read all about the background of the Crux100, please click here.)

Remember, the Crux100 plan is (more…)

Encouragement for our Leaders (and for parents)

Posted on: March 20th, 2012 by Erik Williams 3 Comments

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…)

Campus Connect 3.9.12

Posted on: March 8th, 2012 by Erik Williams

For Friday 3.9.12:

Here you go my brothers and sisters:

Here’s the Campus Connect Guide <– click this

Encourage others to be inviting people who may not know Jesus and might be seeking truth!

Love you and praying for you all!

Pastor Erik

Family Desert Shoot Out

Posted on: March 7th, 2012 by Erik Williams

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

THIS EVENT IS FULL.

Our second “family” event of 2012 isupon us, Saturday, March 31st.

The family desert shoot out is designed
to be a time of fun and connection
for students & their parents.

March 31, we’ll gather at 6:30am here at Crossline and prepare to head out to Barstow for a day filled with sunshine & gunsmoke!

WHO CAN GO? Any student as long as they have 1 parent with them.
HOW MUCH? $25 per person (covers transportation, BBQ lunch & some ammunition)
DO I NEED A GUN? No. We’ll have firearms for you to shoot.
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE? No, we’ll help give you the basics.
WHERE WE GOING? Barstow.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Hearing protection, eye protection, sunscreen, lawn chair.

All trip attenders MUST watch this gun safety video to give you a basic safety rundown. When you are done, email me with the 4 safety rules

Defending Your Family

Posted on: March 5th, 2012 by Erik Williams

Parenting in 2012 is no
cakewalk. Moms and
dads have both an
amazing AND scary job
raising up boys and girls
to become men and women of God.

GameDay children’s ministries and CrosslineYouth are teaming up to host a crucial gathering of parents.

Sunday, April 29th, 2012, we’ll give you the essentials you need to defend your family.

Our families are open to harm both from within and without, so we want to help equip you to (more…)

Campus Connect 2.24.12

Posted on: February 22nd, 2012 by Erik Williams

For Friday 2.24.12: