R|S Weekly
We have arrived at our final week of regular programming for the spring semester! It’s a very special week as we say goodbye at SURGE to our 8th graders and hello to a new freshman class at ALTÆR. It’s always a special week to celebrate them as they transition up to high school.
There’s a lot to be excited about with summer on the horizon, keep reading to stay in the know!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
8th grade send off
ALTÆR
8th grade invasion
SAVE THE DATE
Baptism Sunday - 5/19
Summer Kick-Off - 5/22 @ STC
EMERGE - 6/10-14
Beach Camp - 6/17-21
Student Activities
R|S Weekly
It’s really starting to feel like summer out there! With college students returning home and grad parties on the horizon it’s an exciting time at RISING. We have one more week of SENIOR TAKEOVER this week after they smashed it out of the park last week.
We will also be welcoming our summer intern into the mix this week so Colby Axelberd will be around on Wednesday and Thursday. Colby came through R|S and is off doing great things at Auburn University. For many of us he’s a familiar face, but he’s really excited to get to know the students who have joined since he’s been off at school.
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
Stella Short senior message
ALTÆR
Owen Axelberd senior message
SAVE THE DATE
Freshman Overnighter - 5/10
Summer Kick-Off - 5/22 @ STC
Student Activities
Misha Beverly, Dominick Henry, Ashton Henkle - 5/6 - Band Concert - Buford Performing Arts Center - 7PM - FREE
Misha Beverly, Bridget Henry - 5/9 - Orchestra - Buford Performing Arts Center - 6:30 -FREE
R|S Weekly
IT’S GONNA BE MAY!!
One more month of school left!! Let’s finish the school year strong and support our students through finals and all of the end of the year activities. It’s an exciting two weeks at R|S with our Senior Leaders taking over both SURGE and ALTÆR. Be praying for our seniors as they prepare messages and games.
Keep reading so you can stay in the know for all the things coming up!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
Cora Jenkins senior message
ALTÆR
Mackenzie Wilson senior message
SAVE THE DATE
Freshman Overnighter - 5/10
Summer Kick-Off - 5/22 @ STC
Student Activities
Gabi Corbett - 5/3-5 - Ballet Recital - Gas South Arena -https://people.planningcenteronline.com/forms/421728/submissions/22448637
R|S Weekly
It’s an exciting week at RISING Students! Our very own Jess and Bohdi are getting married this weekend! If you have any questions through out the week please direct all communication to me so Jess can focus on last minute wedding details.
We’ll be wrapping up our April series this week so we can head into our SENIOR TAKEOVER next week. Please be praying for our senior leaders as they prepare games and messages.
Keep reading to stay in the know!!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
JUSTIFIED Week III
ALTÆR
JONAH Week III
April Leader Gathering
This Sunday 9AM in the Office
SAVE THE DATE
Freshman Overnighter - 5/10
Summer Kick-Off - 5/22 @ STC
Student Activities
Jadon Martin - 4/23 - Band - Providence HS -6:30-8:30PM
R|S Weekly
Alright folks we are in week two of our April series! As we get closer and closer to the end of the school year let’s finish strong and continue to be there for our students. It can be a stressful time for exams, projects and performances. Be sure to reach out to those students that you connect with and let them know that you are there for them.
Keep reading to stay in the know!!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
JUSTIFIED Week II
ALTÆR
JONAH Week II
PowerSURGE
This Friday 8-10PM — Kung Fu Panda 4 in the Parking lot
SAVE THE DATE
April Leader Gathering — 4/28
9AM in the Office
Freshman Overnighter - 5/10
Student Activities
Cody Philips - 4/16 - Orchestra - Lanier HS - no tickets required
R|S Weekly
We hope everyone had a restful week off!! We are back to it this week with our new series JUSTIFIED and JONAH. We have lots of great events coming up so keep reading to stay in the know.
So thankful for all that you do!! Let’s finish this school year strong!!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
JUSTIFIED Week I
ALTÆR
JONAH Week I
SAVE THE DATE
April PowerSURGE - 4/19
“Drive in” movie night with a showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 at the Hub from 8-10PM
Freshman Overnighter - 5/10
Student Activities
Cody Philips - 4/16 - Orchestra - Lanier HS - no tickets required
R|S Weekly
We are one week from spring break! Let’s all pray that the spring weather comes back quickly!! We will be wrapping up our Easter series this week at both SURGE & ALTÆR. Don’t forget to reach out to a student this week and send a word of encouragement to them.
It’s going to be a fun week so let’s get after it!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
GLOW Week III
ALTÆR
RISEN Week III
Reflections on the Cross
6AM-8PM at the Hub; stop by and spend some time in prayer
SAVE THE DATE
April PowerSURGE - 4/19
Late Nighter
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Capo Young, Gabi Corbett, Bridget Henry, Kaley Smith - 3/23-25 - Shrek the Musical
Cody Philips - 3/26 - Orchestra - Duluth HS - 7PM
R|S Weekly
We are t-minus two weeks till spring break people!!! We are flying through this semester can you believe it?
We will be in week two of our Easter series at both SURGE and ALTÆR this week and then PowerSURGE on Friday. There’s also lots of opportunities to show up in the lives of our students this week so read below to find out how you can show up!
This week at both SURGE and ALTÆR, Blaine would like to walk through some ProPresenter/soundboard tips and tricks with everyone @6PM up in the Parc and then Jess will lead our weekly stand up meeting.
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
GLOW Week II
ALTÆR
RISEN Week II
PowerSURGE
This Friday from 6-9PM at the Hub. We’ll be playing group games and hanging out! oh and we’ll have CFA :)
March Leader Gathering
This Sunday in the office during the 9AM service
SAVE THE DATE
April PowerSURGE - 4/19
Late Nighter
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Wyatt Henry - 3/17-19 - The Crucible - BHS
Capo Young, Gabi Corbett, Bridget Henry, Kaley Smith - 3/23-25 - Shrek the Musical
Cody Philips - 3/26 - Orchestra - Duluth HS - 7PM
R|S Weekly
Last week was blast at the student pack! Thank you all so much for being ready to drive students on Thursday. We packed enough meals as a group to feed 40 kids for a year!! Now that’s something to celebrate.
We’ll be kicking off our Easter series this week at both SURGE and ALTÆR as Easter Sunday quickly approaches.
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
GLOW Week I
ALTÆR
RISEN Week I
SAVE THE DATE
Bayou la Batre Meeting - 3/17
PowerSURGE -3/22
Ultimate game night at the Hub from 6-9PM - CFA for dinner!!
March Leader Gathering - 3/24
Mexico Meeting - 3/24
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Wyatt Henry - 3/17-19 - The Crucible - BHS
Capo Young, Gabi Corbett, Bridget Henry, Kaley Smith - 3/23-25 - Shrek the Musical
Cody Philips - 3/26 - Orchestra - Duluth HS - 7PM
R|S Weekly
It’s MARCH!!! We are just about halfway through the semester can you believe it? We have a fun week ahead of us with our Student Pack on Thursday. It’s a great opportunity for our students to make the connection that they can make an impact all over the world.
There’s lots of student events, plays and games coming up so be on the look out for those dates as they pop up!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
FH2H Set Up — Wed 3/6
We’ll meet at the Hub at 5:45 to carpool over and set up the fairgrounds. Pizza provided :)
FH2H Student Pack — Thu 3/7
We’ll meet at the Hub at 5:45 to carpool over for the pack. We’ll be done at 8:30 and then drive students back
SAVE THE DATE
PowerSURGE -3/22
Game night at the Hub
March Leader Gathering - 3/24
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Asher Brophy, Annie Westbrook, Brooks & Brayden Lyon, Sophi Rojas - 3/4 - Soccer games 4:30PM - BHS
Wyatt Henry - 3/17-19 - The Crucible - BHS
R|S Weekly
Happy Leap Day week!! (idk if that’s actually a thing…) February has come and gone! One more week of LSD with our Q&A panels at both SURGE and ALTÆR. It’s always a special night where you guys as leaders get to share your thoughts and perspectives! They have definitely heard enough from me over the past few weeks.
March will be a quieter month, I promise, but ministry and life will continue! Keep reading to stay in the loop.
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE & ALTÆR
LSD IV- Q&A PANELS
SAVE THE DATE
FROM HUNGER TO HOPE STUDENT PACK - 3/7
PowerSURGE -3/22
March Leader Gathering - 3/24
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
〰️
History
〰️
Inquiry
〰️
Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Wyatt Henry - 3/17-19 - The Crucible - BHS
R|S Weekly
We almost through the month of February can you believe it?! LOVE, SEX, & DATING has been a great conversation thus far and we still have two whole weeks to go. It feels like the busyness just has not stopped for us so ask yourself, how can I find time to rest in Jesus’ presence?
It’s going to be another great week y’all!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE & ALTÆR
LSD III - SEX & MARRIAGE
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Gathering - 2/25
9AM in the Office
GENERATE
Tuesdays 3-4PM in the Cafe
D-GROUPS
Sundays after church
PowerSURGE - 2/24
SkyZone Buford from 1:30-3:00PM
SAVE THE DATE
FROM HUNGER TO HOPE STUDENT PACK - 3/7
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
R|S Weekly
I hope everyone has fully recovered from Winter Retreat, it was such an awesome weekend! For those who could not attend we missed y’all! We are one week into our LOVE, SEX, AND DATING series at both SURGE and ALTÆR, hopefully your conversations with students during this time are just a tiny bit awkward, it’s always a fun time.
Let’s keep the conversation going as we dive into this important discussion with our students!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE & ALTÆR
LSD II - DATING AND RELATIONSHIPS
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Gathering - 2/25
9AM in the Office
GENERATE
Tuesdays 3-4PM in the Cafe
D-GROUPS
Sundays after church
PowerSURGE - 2/24
SAVE THE DATE
FROM HUNGER TO HOPE STUDENT PACK - 3/7
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Sophi Rojas - Soccer - 2/13 - BHS - 5:30PM
Sophi Rojas - Soccer - 2/15 - GAC - 4:30PM
R|S Weekly
It’s winter retreat week!! Sorry for the late update but there is so much to do this week!!! We can’t wait to get up to Camp Vesper Point and dive into everything that the Lord has for us this weekend.
We still have SURGE and ALTÆR this week so read down below to stay in the know!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
Beneath the Surface
Big Idea: Jesus helps us discover purpose
ALTÆR
NEW REALITY II
R|S WINTER RETREAT - 2/2-2/4
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Gathering - 2/25
9AM in the Office
GENERATE
Tuesdays 3-4PM in the Cafe
D-GROUPS
Sundays after church
SAVE THE DATE
PowerSURGE - 2/24
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
R|S Weekly
Thank you guys so much for taking the time on Saturday to be at our training. I know we ran short on time but it’s because the conversation was THAT good! Hopefully you have found time to read the expectations section of the playbook before we discuss it at our January gathering. I know that it’s been a lot of meetings and commitments recently and I apologize for that but it’s getting us all on the same page as we move forward.
We have a great week ahead of us with week three of BENEATH THE SURFACE and week two of NEW REALITY. Let’s keep the conversation going and create deeper connections together!!
Cheers,
Rob
THIS WEEK
SURGE
Beneath the Surface
Big Idea: The right relationships help us discover how to grow.
ALTÆR
NEW REALITY II
Mission Trip Registration DEADLINE - This WEDNESDAY
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Gathering - 1/28
9AM in the Cafe
RISING Students Winter Retreat - 2/2-2/4
RSVP on Planning Center!
SAVE THE DATE
PowerSURGE - 2/23
R|S Leader Gathering - 2/25
9AM in the Office
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Ryan King - Basketball -> Buford City Gym - 1/28 1:45PM
Wyatt Henry - The Crucible -> Buford Performing Arts - 3/17-3/19
R|S Weekly
What a great week of programming that was last week! I can already tell that this is going to be a great semester and an even better 2024. Jess and I had a call with our camp speaker last week and we are very excited for this years theme. Be sure to sign up on Planning Center so we know if you are coming.
We are looking forward to our January training this Saturday from 9-12 @ the Hub. This will be in conjunction with RISING Kids so be ready for a crew. Let’s keep this train rolling team!
Cheers,
Robby
THIS WEEK
SURGE
Beneath the Surface
Big Idea: God helps us discover who we are
ALTÆR
NEW SERIES: NEW REALITY
A study on I Corinthians
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Training - 1/20
9AM-12PM @ the Hub
R|S Leader Gathering - 1/28
9AM in the Cafe
RISING Students Winter Retreat - 2/2-2/4
RSVP on Planning Center!
SAVE THE DATE
R|S Leader Gathering - 2/25
9AM in the Office
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Mason Muth - Basketball -> 1/19 - 3460 Burnette Road Suwanee, GA - SSA 4 - 8PM
Mason Muth - Basketball -> 1/20 - George Pierce Park - 6:30PM
Wyatt Henry - The Crucible -> Buford Performing Arts - 3/17-3/19
R|S Weekly
Happy New Year y’all! It’s hard to believe that we are in the year 2024!! We are praying that this year would be a year of deeper connections within RISING Students. I am sure that all of us has felt the weight this year past year within of students, mainly at ALTAER, so we are want to make it our priority to foster deeper connections. This isn’t something that we can necessarily manufacture but it is up to us to lead the way!
We have so much planned teaching wise this year! We will be kicking off the semester at SURGE by talking through IDENTITY in our series, BENEATH THE SURFACE. While at ALTAER we will be forging our own path as we begin to write our own content. After this week’s FAMILY MATTERS event we will be studying I Corinthians in a series I am calling, NEW REALITY.
All of this will be leading up to our WINTER RETREAT. Please go RSVP on PC if you are able to lead this year!
Cheers,
Robby
THIS WEEK
SURGE
NEW SERIES: Beneath the Surface
Big Idea: God helps us discover who we are becoming
ALTÆR
FAMILY MATTERS
This special Thursday won’t look like a normal ALTAER! Show up and be present with our students. Jess will be sending out more pointed details to the ALTAER GroupMe later
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Training - 1/20
9AM-12PM @ the Hub
R|S Leader Gathering - 1/28
9AM in the Cafe
RISING Students Winter Retreat - 2/2-2/4
RSVP on Planning Center!
SAVE THE DATE
R|S Leader Gathering - 2/25
9AM in the Office
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Mason Muth - Basketball -> 1/12 - 3460 Burnette Road Suwanee, GA - SSA 4 - 8PM
Ryan King - Basketball -> 1/13 - Buford City Park Gym - 10:15AM
Wyatt Henry - The Crucible -> Buford Performing Arts - 3/17-3/19
R|S Weekly
It’s official y’all, RISING Students has its very own blog. You select few, our fearless volunteer leaders get the privilege of receiving said blog each week. In this weekly update you will be updated on important information for the week, upcoming event dates, student extra curricular activities and some content to spur thought and conversation. I hope that you enjoy this format as we go on this adventure together!
- Robby
THIS WEEK
SURGE Christmas Party — 12/13
Wear your Christmas PJs and bring your white elephant gift
ALTÆR — 12/14
Week III of Light
Tacky ALTÆR Christmas — 12/15
Wear your tackiest Christmas sweater and bring your white elephant gift. Be prepared to drive students to and from dinner!
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Christmas Party — 12/19 - 6-9PM @ The Youngs
RISING Christmas Movie Night — 12/21 - 6:30-9PM @ the Hub
Christmas Eve Services — 12/24 - 4PM & 6PM
SAVE THE DATE
Family Matters: ALTÆR Worship Night — 1/4 - 6-8PM
First week of regular programming 2024 - 1/10 & 1/11
Leader Training — 1/20 - 9AM-12PM @ the Hub
R|S Winter Retreat — 2/2-2/4 @ Camp Vesper Point
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
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History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Mason Muth - Basketball -> 3640 Burnette Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 - SSA Court 5 -> 12/15 -> 8PM
Ryan King - Basketball -> Buford City Gym -> 12/16 -> 2PM
R|S Weekly
It’s official y’all, RISING Students has its very own blog. You select few, our fearless volunteer leaders get the privilege of receiving said blog each week. In this weekly update you will be updated on important information for the week, upcoming event dates, student extra curricular activities and some content to spur thought and conversation. I hope that you enjoy this format as we go on this adventure together!
- Robby
THIS WEEK
SURGE Christmas Party — 12/13
Wear your Christmas PJs and bring your white elephant gift
ALTÆR — 12/14
Week III of Light
Tacky ALTÆR Christmas — 12/15
Wear your tackiest Christmas sweater and bring your white elephant gift. Be prepared to drive students to and from dinner!
THIS MONTH
R|S Leader Christmas Party — 12/19 - 6-9PM @ The Youngs
RISING Christmas Movie Night — 12/21 - 6:30-9PM @ the Hub
Christmas Eve Services — 12/24 - 4PM & 6PM
SAVE THE DATE
Family Matters: ALTÆR Worship Night — 1/4 - 6-8PM
First week of regular programming 2024 - 1/10 & 1/11
Leader Training — 1/20 - 9AM-12PM @ the Hub
R|S Winter Retreat — 2/2-2/4 @ Camp Vesper Point
Planning Center
THINQ Media
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Theology
〰️
History
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Inquiry
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Nuance
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Questions
〰️ Theology 〰️ History 〰️ Inquiry 〰️ Nuance 〰️ Questions
Student Activities
Mason Muth - Basketball -> 3640 Burnette Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 - SSA Court 5 -> 12/15 -> 8PM
Ryan King - Basketball -> Buford City Gym -> 12/16 -> 2PM