Elevate Student Ministries

Break Free

// March 4th, 2010 // 3545No Comments »http://www.elevationgeneration.org/blog/2010/03/break-free/Break+Free2010-03-04+19%3A57%3A14Shawn+Michael // Elevate Update, Spiritual

As always, we are excited to jump into a new student message series @ Elevate Student Ministries.  Here’s what we’re planning for the rest of March…

The “Break Free” series will help students identify and talk about the things in their lives that can inhibit spiritual growth. Obviously, there are different hot buttons of temptation and sin for each person, but these lessons will tackle some root issues that can affect every believer. Teenagers often feel overwhelmed and trapped as a result of poor choices, temptation, and sin. The idea is to simplify the trap and, in the process, simplify the ability to break free! This three-week series will show students how to recognize traps, avoid traps, and mature in their relationship with God, who possesses the ultimate keys to true freedom.

Here’s how we’re gonna break down “Break Free”:
* Week 1: The Desire Trap (Romans 1:22-25)
* Week 2: The Word Trap (James 3:2-12)
* Week 3: The Sin Trap (Luke 7:36-50)

Sunday Night: Perception Vs. Reality

// February 27th, 2010 // 3533No Comments »http://www.elevationgeneration.org/blog/2010/02/sunday-night-perception-vs-reality/Sunday+Night%3A+Perception+Vs.+Reality2010-02-28+01%3A30%3A32Shawn+Michael // Spiritual

This Sunday night, Pastor Shawn has the rare opportunity to share with adults (grin).  He’ll be speaking at the evening service at Destiny Foursquare Church — start time is 6:30 PM.  The message is titled “Perception vs. Reality”.  He has some fun stuff planned.  Hope you can make it out!

Change Will Come…

// February 25th, 2010 // 3527No Comments »http://www.elevationgeneration.org/blog/2010/02/change-will-come/Change+Will+Come...2010-02-26+03%3A37%3A50Shawn+Michael // Current Events, Music, Spiritual, Web Sites

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist, Michael W. Smith gathered a who’s-who list from the music community to record the song, “Come Together Now.”  The song, penned by Smith, David Mullen and Cindy Morgan – and produced by Bryan Lenox – was written to remind people of the need to help those in Haiti.

When I watch it… (tears)

Visit ComeTogetherNowHaiti.com to purchase the track.  100% of your purchase will go to Samaritan’s Purse and the American Red Cross.

Contributing artists include: Aaron Shust, Alathea, Amber Hezlep, Anthony Moreino, Anthony Skinner, Ashley Cleveland, Austins Bridge, B. Reith, Brady Toops, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Byron Chambers, Calvin Nowell, Charmaine, Chris McClarney, Chris Sligh, Chuck Girard, Dana Jorgensen, Darwin Hobbs, David Mullen, Don Poythress, Donovan Tea, Dorothy Savage, Duane Allen, Echoing Angels, Everlife, Francesca Battistelli, Greg Jennings, Hillary McBride, Jaime Jamgochian, Jared Anderson, Jasmine Sagginario, Jason Baird, Jason Dunn, Jimmie Allen, Jody Davis, John Ford Coley, John Schlitt, Joseph Martino, Julia Ross, Justin Rivers, Kate Lazar, Kate Schettler, The Katinas, Kevin Max, Kirk Sullivan, Lara Landon, Lanae Hale, Lannie Anderson, Lee Greenwood, Mandisa, Manic Drive, Margaret Becker, Mark Hall and Megan Garrett of Casting Crowns, Matt Dowley, Matthew West, Matt Maher, Melinda Doolittle, Meredith Andrews, Michael Cavallo, Michael Olson, Michael Tait, Michael Tash, MIKESCHAIR, Mike Weaver, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Paige Armstrong, Phil Stacey, Point of Grace, PureNRG, Rachael Lampa, Rachel B. James, Reco Hight, Restless Heart, Ruben Mundo, Russ Mohr, Sarah Ross, Sarah Sadler, Selah, Shannon Cochran, Shawn Cavallo, Stephanie Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terrence James, TobyMac, Tommy Coomes, Travis Cottrell, Trey Heffinger, Wynonna, and Yellow Cavalier.

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The Untold Story in Haiti

// February 23rd, 2010 // 3521No Comments »http://www.elevationgeneration.org/blog/2010/02/the-untold-story-in-haiti/The+Untold+Story+in+Haiti2010-02-23+18%3A43%3A17Shawn+Michael // Current Events, Spiritual, Web Sites, Youth Ministry

Continuing to get blown away by the stories I’m hearing coming from fellow Christians serving/ministering in Haiti. I find myself praying for Haitians daily. God has really put them heavy on my heart.

What’s crazy is that there are amazing, nationwide movements of God happening over there… things that aren’t getting any airtime in the news. On February 12 — just a week-and-a-half from today — President Préval of Haiti called his nation to 3 days of fasting and prayer in place of the regular Mardi Gras celebration. Over 1 million Haitians attended this epic event. Watch the following video; I pray it stirs something inside of you to pray, go, and give.

For more incredible videos, pics and ministry happenings in Haiti, please visit my friends over at facebook.com/ymath.  They are back from their trip now, but these stories still need to be shared.  Let’s make this real to our hearts and love and serve Haiti as we are called.

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Be a Part of the Change Haiti Needs

// February 8th, 2010 // 3494No Comments »http://www.elevationgeneration.org/blog/2010/02/change_for_haiti/Be+a+Part+of+the+Change+Haiti+Needs2010-02-08+23%3A21%3A50Shawn+Michael // Current Events, Spiritual, Youth Ministry

This is the group, Adventures in Missions (AIM), that we partnered with in our outreach to the Katina-affected regions of Louisiana a few years ago.  I’m praying for a group of youth leaders / blogger friends that will be leaving on a trip with AIM to Haiti this week.  You can follow their story via Twitter and Facebook.  Will you join me?

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