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welcomeWelcome to UNITED! We are so glad to have you as part of our community.

Do you consider yourself a rebel? Are you willing to stand out in the crowd and abandon the accepted norms in our culture? This year in UNITED we are going to learn how to be different, we are going to learn how to be rebels.

Jesus Christ was the most counter-cultural figure to ever walk the face of the Earth, and this year we are going to learn and work to understand His greatest teaching. No longer will we be the same, no longer will we be what our society tells us to be, join us in UNITED this year and become a rebel!

eventsUNITED KickoffSept. 8 | 6:00pm | Room 108Don’t miss our totally awesome kickoff event with special guest, hip hop artist Beacon! Be sure to bring a friend, this is not a night to be missed.

PRODIGALS: Fall RetreatOct. 18 at 5:30- Oct. 20 at 3:00pm Meet at Entrance D | Cost: $125Join us this year on our fall retreat, and learn the most famous story ever told. Learn about yourself, and the God who desires your affections. It does not matter if you are far from God, or close, you will be surprised to learn that you are a PRODIGAL.

Calvary Crew: Mayor’s Grand River Cleanup - All Church Serving EventSept. 14 | 8:45am-12:00pmMeet at Sixth St. ParkSign up through September 8, outside the Calvary Café.

UNITED Thanksgiving Family DinnerNov. 24 | 6:00-8:30pmRoom 108Come enjoy a night of delicious food as we reminisce about the great things God has done in our lives. We will provide the turkey, rolls and tableware. Please bring:•Freshman – stuffing •Sophomores - mashed potatoes

and gravy • Juniors – side dish •Seniors – dessert

UNITED at FOL Dec. 15 | 5:45-9:00pm | FreeCome support your UNITED friends as we enjoy this year’s Festival of Lights performance. We will meet in room 108 and walk to our seats together.

March MadnessMarch 20-21 | Noon-Midnight Calvary Church GymCost: Free Will DonationBring friends and head on over to the church after school to watch the basketball games, eat good food and win some prizes.

events

3 Mile ProjectJan. 11 | 7:00-10:00pm | Cost: $5Meet at 3MP (3050 Walkent NW)This is our time to shake off the win-ter blues have fun. Come play reball, air hockey, foosball or hang out in the movie theater. Let’s have fun, UNITED!

Tubing at Pando / OvernightsFeb. 21 at 6:00pm - Feb. 22 at 10:00am | Cost: $20 | Entrance JWe will begin the night together, tubing at Pando. Following Pando, girls will head to their sleepover offsite at a home nearby and guys will sleep over at church.

Cost includes pizza, tube rental and ticket at Pando. Please bring a sweet or salty snack to share, sleeping bag, pillow, pajama’s and warm clothes for tubing.

Spring Break:Random Acts of Kindness April 7Please stay tuned for more information.

Spring Break: Service Project April 9Please stay tuned for more information.

Small Group ActivitiesStay tuned for more information from your small group leader about special small group outings.

unitED | SEPT-OCT

September 8: Matthew 5:1-2Series Introductionthe call to true discipleship

September 15: Matthew 5:3-6Beatitudes Part I

September 22: Matthew 5:7-11Beatitudes Part II

September 29: Matthew 5:13-16Salt and light. We live in a dark world, but we are called to shine in the darkness.

October 6: Matthew 5:17-20The standard of God is spiritual perfection.

October 13: Matthew 5:21-26Jesus teaches us that if we hate some-one we are guilty of murder.

October 20: No UNITEDFall Retreat

October 27: Matthew 5:27-30Jesus teaches that if we look with lust that we are adulterers in our hearts.

unitED is a community of high school students seeking to know God and live for Him. It’s the perfect place for students to belong at Calvary. We meet on Sundays from 6:00-8:30pm in room 108.

November 3: Matthew 5:31-37This covers the topics of both divorce and oaths. Marriage is a great example of keeping your word, we will examine what being trustworthy looks like.

November 10: Matthew 5:38-42When you have been wronged whose job is it to ensure that justice is done?

November 17: Matthew 5:43-48Love your enemies. Jesus literally expects us to be perfect… Can we be perfect?

November 24: Thanksgiving Party

December 1: No UNITEDLeader Christmas Party

December 8: Matthew 6:1-4This will cover the Christian responsibility to take care of the less fortunate.

December 15: Matthew 6:5-15Pray like Jesus.

December 22: No UNITEDFamily Service

December 29: No UNITEDFamily Service

unitED | NOv-DECunitED meets on Sundays from 6:00-8:30pm in room 108.

January 5Worship, games, and extended small group time.

January 12: Matthew 6:16-18The biblical theology of fasting.

January 19: Matthew 6:19-24No one can serve two masters, Jesus makes a case that He is the best boss we could ever have.

January 26: Matthew 6:25-34A biblical theology of anxiety and worry.

February 2Worship, games, and extended small group time.

February 9: Matthew 7:1-6Who are we to judge?

February 16: Technology with Jim SamraUNITED as usual, but in the Sanctuary for the Sunday evening service. We will meet at 5:45pm in room 108 and walk up to the Sanctuary together. Small group time will follow the service. We will still end at 8:30pm during this series.

February 23: Technology with Jim SamraMeet in room 108 at 5:45pm.

united | JAN-FEBunitED meets on Sundays from 6:00-8:30pm in room 108.*

*During Technology series we will meet at 5:45pm in room 108, then walk to Sanctuary together.

March 2: Technology with Jim SamraMeet in room 108 at 5:45pm.

March 9: Technology with Jim SamraMeet in room 108 at 5:45pm.

March 16: Technology with Jim SamraMeet in room 108 at 5:45pm.

March 23: Matthew 7:7-11We have not because we ask not.

March 30: Matthew 7:12-14The Golden rule, and the narrow gate.

April 6: No UNITEDRandom acts of kindness, and services during the week.

April 13: Matthew 7:15-20Are we good or bad fruit?

April 20: No UNITEDFamily Service

April 27: Matthew 7:21-23Beware of false converts.

May 4: Matthew 7:24-29There are only two kinds of people in the world, those who are wise and those who are fools.

May 11: No UNITEDTaking the night off to honor the mothers in our lives.

May 18Worship, games, and extended small group time.

May 25: No UNITEDMemorial Day weekend.

united | MAR-MAyunitED meets on Sundays from 6:00-8:30pm in room 108.*

*During Technology series we will meet at 5:45pm in room 108, then walk to Sanctuary together.

UNITED×parent connection×

Are you looking to connect with other parents for fellowship and support? Parenting teenagers can be uniquely rewarding and challenging and we don’t want anyone to face the journey alone. UNITED Parent Connection (UPC) meets monthly for prayer, support and connection.

UPC is also a point of support for Calvary’s High School Ministry. We pray regularly for the staff and volunteers of UNITED and provide opportunities to show appreciation for their ministry. If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on at UNITED or how you can best pray for your child’s small group leader, be sure to meet up with the UPC.

We meet at 6:00pm in room 129. Whether your child is connected with UNITED or not, all parents of high school students are encouraged to join us. Register at MyCalvaryGR.org by the Monday prior, so we can make sure we have enough snacks!

Date topic

September 22 prayer & Vision for UniteD

october 13 prayer

november 10 prayer event

January 12 prayer event

February 9 Student Missions

March 9* prayer

april no Meeting

May 4 Small Group Leader appre-ciation

*On March 9 our meeting will begin once the evening service has concluded.

DEtailS

2013-2014 Release FormA parent-signed release form is required for participating in events. It is available at calvarystudents.com or at U NITED. One form is effective all year (through October 2014).

Sunday MorningGet connected to serving in the church, check out our HSM Serving Opportunities flyer to discover where you can get involved in serving on Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday nights. Pick one up online or at UNITED.

Senior Pictures Parents/Students can start dropping off or sending Senior pictures to calvarystudents@calvarygr.org in order to be included in the Calvary Life in the spring. Please provide your student’s name and the high school he/she is graduating from in the body of your email or on the back of your photo.

How to RegisterRegistration Pre-registration is important. It ensures that we are able to feed you, transport you, and provide enough leaders to keep you safe! Everything you need to know about how to register is to the right.

Option 1: Have your student sign up on the sign-up sheet passed around on Sundays in the weeks before an event.

Option 2: Register online at mycalvarygr.org. If you have questions or problems with the site, email mycalvary@calvarygr.org.

Option 3: Call our office at 956-9377, ext. 5181.

Option 4: Email calvarystudents@calvarygr.org.

Make sure your student has a parent-signed 2013-2014 year-long medical release form on file (available at calvarystudents.com), turns in the required cost or deposit of an event, and completes any extra paperwork indicated.

high SChool MiniStry Staff

Byron Dickey Pastor to Students

Aaron Bolduc High School Pastor

Shelly Lamport High School Facilitator

Natalie Uecker Admin. Assistant

David Alcook High School Resident

STAy CONNECTEDEmail: calvarystudents@calvarygr.orgPhone: 956-9377, ext. 5181Web: calvarystudents.comFacebook: UNITED (Calvary Church High School Ministry)Request an invite to our closed group.

Calvary Church High School MinistryPO Box 1600 | Grand Rapids MI | 49501(616) 956-9377 | calvarygr.org 2013-2014