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Youth: 5th grade through High School
Teenagers are eager to ask the hard questions and desire to know their purpose in life. We harness their enthusiasm, shaping their excitement for life and need for purpose into a Christ-centered outreach.
From Sunday night youth gatherings to Wednesday night bible studies and Friday night "Insomnia ," our teens are supported by dedicated adults who love their spontaneity and their love of life.
Our youth group is called "The Asylum " because it is a place where teens can "Come and Get Committed" for Christ.
Our JC56 youth group is designed specifically for 5th and 6th graders, meeting their special needs during the transition years from child to teenager.
Our youth group is led by Ryan Weston. 
Parent Newsletter
Contents
- Tools for Parenting Teens
- Learn Their Lingo
- Movie Reviews
- Links to Learn From
- A Little Encouragement...And Humor
1. Tools for Parenting Teens
From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/
When God Waits, Part 2
Is God good? Does He truly love us? Is He really powerful? Your kids will eventually face these questions in their own lives or in the lives of others, often when confronted with great pain. The story of Jesus and…
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2. Learn Their Lingo
Frenemy = An enemy disguised as a friend.
Kind of a big deal = A term for a person who is facetiously joking about how important/cool/awesome they are.
3. Links to Learn From
Smacking Makes Children Naughtier [Telegraph U.K.]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6188692/Smacking-makes-children-naughtier-research.html
Reading and Writing Must Be a Priority [SmartBrief.com]
http://www.smartbrief.com/news/ascd/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=1EFBA3A0-48F5-4FAF-9FA2-7968350229B3©id=6DE78BF4-3E0C-44B9-AC50-91CE01674BBD
Study Shows Teenage Girls Attracted to Deep Voices [Physorg.com]
http://www.physorg.com/news172304097.html
4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor
The quickest way for a parent to get a child's attention is to sit down and look comfortable.
Lane Olinhouse
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