Brickhouse Life

Babel ~ Series

thair — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:11:40 +0000

What does a tower in ancient times built to reach the heavens and a cell phone have in common? A lot more than you think. The people responsible for the tower of Babel, the uh Babel-ers we’ll call them, took the technology, the tools of their day and used them in a way that elevated themselves and took God out of the picture. And the reality is that you and I have tools in our hands, the technology of our day, that we take and use in similar ways. The technology itself isn’t bad or good. It’s neutral. But like the people of Babel, how we choose to use the technology is important—it reflects the kind of relationship we have with it. And the right kind of relationship with technology will help us to do the right kinds of things with it.

Babel Series will start Aug 29th.
NOTE: Brickhouse is closed Labor Day Weekend September 5th.

Fight Club ~ Round 2

thair — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:43:25 +0000

FC Round 2 Begins September 12th. New 9th grade students welcome! We’ll gather at the FC Trailer directly following bh at 7:30. FC lasts until 8:30. See you there. ~ Todd

LIFT2010 Fall Retreat ~ Sept. 24, 25, 26th.

thair — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:18:49 +0000

Jr. and Sr. High Fall Retreat
Camp Manitoqua
September 24, 25, 26th 2010
Total Cost $130 Per Student

This year our fall retreat is all about “getting off the ground” and “reaching new heights” spiritually, and relationally with others. At LIFT 2010 you’ll be challenged to climb higher than you’ve ever been before!
Here’s what you can expect…
On Friday Night registration begins at 4:00 PM
From there we’ll load up in the bh bus and head to camp
We’ll stopping along the way for dinner which is included in the price of the retreat!
Once we’re there we’ll show you around (where you’ll sleep, eat, and more)
And we’ll kick of the retreat!

Saturday we’ll spend most of our day on Climbing Walls, High Ropes, Zip Lines and Rope Bridges in the Adventure Zone!

In the evening we’ll gather to learn together and reflect on the day.

There will be plenty of free time in our schedule as well!

On Saturday night we’ll watch a movie together before our late night camp fire

On Sunday morning we’ll wake up for Breakfast

We’ll have a short “closing session” and then we’ll clean up and head back to CCC.

We’ll get back to CCC just before the end of the 2nd Sunday Morning worship service (about 11:00 am)

What to bring:

Tennis Shoes are a MUST!!! (no sandals)
Comfortable MODEST clothing is the “in style” for this retreat
Leave your Jewelry at home
Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, sheets and bath towels.
Bring your friends with you.
Leave your cell phones at home!
Leave your ipod at home!
Bring snacks for your adult leaders (optional but recommended if you want to win their favor

Download a Permission Slip and turn it in with your down payment of $20.
Total Cost for LIFT Fall Retreat is $130.00

Please Download a Cabin Conduct Form from Camp Manitoqua and fill it out as well.

Still got questions??? Contact Youth Pastor Todd Hair or Joan Buss Administrative Assistant for Brickhouse.

The INVISIBLES ~ Series @ Brickhouse

thair — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:33:02 +0000

Beginning Sunday Night August 8th.
Sometimes you can stand in a room or walk down a hallway or sit in a chair and no one notices you. It’s not that you have some type of special ability that makes you invisible—people just don’t see you. They know nothing about you—nor do they seem to want to know anything about you. It’s like you’re not even there, even when you are physically in the room. You’re invisible. The good news is Jesus sees invisible people! The closer we get to him the more we’ll learn to see invisible people too!

Just for Parents…

thair — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:13:42 +0000

FYI… No Brickhouse on Mother’s Day, May 9th! Happy Mothers Day Moms!
More FYI… we will not have Brickhouse on Memorial Day Weekend, May 30th.
Even More FYI…No Brickhouse again on Father’s Day, June 20th.

We will welcome our New 6th Grade Class on the evening of June 6th! New 6th graders will are invited to come to Bh for the first time! More to come on this very soon!

Now some good stuff from “Realworldparents.com”

Tools for Parenting Teens
Learn Their Lingo
Links to Learn From
A Little Encouragement…And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Fear vs. God

Many kids go through stages where fear seems to be ruling their lives. This week we’re looking for opportunities to talk to our kids about how focusing on God’s power and presence can help to shrink fear down to size.
Read More:

http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/fear_vs._god/

Featured Resource: Boundaries with Teens

In this exciting new book, Dr. Townsend gives important keys for establishing healthy boundaries�the bedrock of good relationships, maturity, safety, and growth for teens and the adults in their lives. The book offers help in raising your teens to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/boundaries_with_teens/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Cow-Mo = Cow-Mo is a subgenre of country music that is a mix of country and emo.

Noted = A reply posted when someone puts a status on facebook, myspace, etc. Sarcastically shows that you care, and are going to write the status down in a notebook, when you really don’t care at all about the status.

3. Links to Learn From

Cortisol directly related to obesity in girls only
http://www.examiner.com/x-6180-Birmingham-Science-News-Examiner~y2010m2d24-Cortisol-directly-related-to-obesity-in-girls-only

Millenials: Confident. Connected. Open to Change.
http://pewsocialtrends.org/pubs/751/millennials-confident-connected-open-to-change

Teacher Tackles Shooter in Littleton School Shooting
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/6882913.html

4. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

Family: A social unit where the father is concerned with parking space, the children with outer space, and the mother with closet space.

- Evan Esar

Meet the Parents Plus an Interview with Walt Mueller

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:45:58 +0000

I could spend weeks talking about my own challenges in working with parents during my 25+ years in youth ministry. For example, one time a parent called on a Saturday night at dinner time to let me know of her “concerns” related to her daughter’s overall experience in our youth group. Naturally, the feedback was primarily negative. As her checklist of complaints started building, I tried to end the phone call, telling her it would just be better for us to get together soon and talk things over…. read more by clicking the link below!

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Fight Club ~ for Sr. High Guys

thair — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:06:41 +0000

For Sr. High Guys

Round 2 Begins with a Fight Club Reunion in
September! More details to come!

Every male heart yearns for a battle to fight, an adventure to live for, and a beauty to save, and the battle for sexual purity lays all three before you at once. Fred Stoeker ~ Hero

For more information about Fight Club please contact Youth Pastor Todd E. Hair 219-322-6400 or by e-mail: thair@aboutccc.com

Dating and Relationship Resources For Parents and Teens

thair — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:14:47 +0000

Below is a list of some of the books and other resources that I have found helpful as I am preparing for the “Boy Meets Girl” Series this year at Brickhouse. There are a lot of great Christians who are doing great work when it come to sharing the truth about relationships with our teens. Again… the list below are only a few that I value and have gained some insight from most recently. If you have a good book, dvd, or other resource to share please post it through the blog comment widget!

Andy Stanley and Stuart Hall “The 7 Check Points” 7 principles every teenager needs to know

Chad Eastham “The Truth About Guys” ~ book & dvd from Revolve Tour for girls
Chad Eastham “Guys Like Girls Who…”
Chad Eastham “Guys are Waffles, Girls are Spaghetti

Chip Ingram & Tim Walker “Sex 180″ there’s more to it than “just wait”

Danah Gresh “The Bride Wore White” 7 secrets to sexual purity
Danah Gresh & Nancy Leigh DeMoss “Lies Young Women Believe” and the truth that sets them free
Bob Gresh “Who Moved The Goal Post?” 7 winning strategies in the sexual integrity game plan

Fred Stoeker & Steven Arterburn “Every Young Man’s Battle”
Fred Stoeker & Steven Arterburn “Preparing Your Son For Every Man’s Battle”
Fred Stoeker “Tactics”
Fred and Jasen Stoeker “Hero” becoming the man she desires
Jeff Feldhan & Erick Rice “For Young Men Only”
Shaunti Feldhan & Lisa Rice “For Young Women Only”
Shaunti Felshan & Lisa Rice “For Parents Only”

Michael Dimarco “Almost Sex” 9 signs you are about to go too far
Hayley & Michael Dimarco “Cupidity” 50 stupid things people do for love
Hayle DiMarco “A Pocket Bible study & Journal ~ dating”
Hayle DiMarco “A Pocket Bible study & Journal ~ hotness”
Hayle DiMarco “A Pocket Bible study & Journal ~ sex”

Greg Johnson and Susie Shellenberger “Getting Ready for the Guy Girl Thing”

What is a MiGroup?

thair — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:09:22 +0000

MiGroup ~ Interest Based Small Groups For Jr. and Sr. High Students

Groups are created around a common interest such as; basketball, scrap booking, ball room dancing, bowling, flood relief, photography, video games, etc. MiGroup leaders are adults from Crossroads Church who have been approved to work with students. A MiGroup season last from 6 to 8 weeks. Aside from the interest base, group leaders also choose one of our three CCC core values to express through their group gatherings; CONNCET, GROW, or CONTRIBUTE. Students can sign up for new MiGroups at Brickhouse a few weeks prior to the beginning of the newest MiGroup season.

For Those Who Want To Lead A MiGroup!…
Below you will find down loadable files that will help you generate ideas and plan your MiGroup. Please submit your MiGroup Idea to the Youth Ministry Office before promoting it to the students! Have Fun!

MiGroup Frequently Asked Questions migroup_faqs

MiGroup Leader Check List leaders_checklist

MiGroup Idea Form migroup-cover-sheet

MiGroup Weekly Planner migroup_weekly_planner

2009 Review

thair — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:32:05 +0000

We had an awesome year at Brickhouse! Here are a few pics that are worth a 1000 word blog entry.
Thanks to Josh S. and Jeff N. for putting this together for us! I’m looking forward to making more memories as we allow God to lead us into 2010!

BH Year in Review from Josh Sorenson on Vimeo.