http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/ This is where I'll be posting a copy of my weekly updates along with any upcoming news, events, or info that you need to know! Kyle Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:42:16 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 The River Church Community http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/why-i-hate-religion-but-love-jesus/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/why-i-hate-religion-but-love-jesus/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:42:15 GMT This video has been out for a while but just saw it.  Love what the guys has to say! http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-june-29-july-4/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-june-29-july-4/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:15:51 GMT Dear Parents, This last Sunday Chris Chaney taught a lesson on Judaism.  We asked the students what they already knew about Judaism, and most of them said that they only knew what they had seen on TV or movies.  We compared and ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/pictures-from-student-ministry-beach-party/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/pictures-from-student-ministry-beach-party/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:10:44 GMT Jesse getting friendly with the baby seal. Matthew and Steve cooking some ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-june-21st-27th/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-june-21st-27th/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:02:01 GMT Dear Parents, This week Martin and Meredith taught on New Age.  They shared some of their own experiences.  As an exercise, we also had the youth create their own religions since a lot of the New Age movement is about creating one's ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-may-24th-30th/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-may-24th-30th/ Thu, 28 May 2009 03:24:41 GMT Parents, This last Sunday, Joel Kimsey continued our series "Searching for the Truth" on Hinduism.  Joel has been leading college students on summer trips to Kolkata (Calcutta), India for the past six years.  Joel did a great job ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-april-26-may-2nd/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-april-26-may-2nd/ Fri, 01 May 2009 20:57:55 GMT Parents,This last Sunday we ended our series on Peacemaking.  Our last topic was titled, "The Freedom of Forgiveness".  To help us identify with forgiveness and what it looks like we watched a clip from the movie, "End of the ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/pictures-from-planet-wisdom-09/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/pictures-from-planet-wisdom-09/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:26:41 GMT Here are some pictures from the Planet Wisdom event we went to in Brentwood. The whole group after Planet Wisdom!!! Funny picture of the group after Planet Wisdom. Worship!!! Worship time.  The band Dutton lead worship.  ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-march-22-28/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-march-22-28/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:16:23 GMT Parents,This last weekend was action packed.  Friday night we went bowling and grabbed some yogurt afterwards.  Saturday, 21 guys went down to Morgan Hill for paintball.  Don't worry girls, we are going to have a time of paintball ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-march-8-14/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-march-8-14/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:47:08 GMT Parents,This last Sunday Chris lead our second lesson on Peacemaking "What Causes Conflict?"  We began our time recapping last week's lesson on the slippery slope.  I asked the youth to remind me what the three major responses ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-february-22-28/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-february-22-28/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:05:53 GMT Parents,This last Sunday Lis, Amanda, and Karissa led the youth to the Bagel Shop.  Before they went, Jeanine shared with them the next fundraiser.  As a youth group, we are going to be selling Sees candy for Easter!  We will make ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/paintballing-with-the-youth/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/paintballing-with-the-youth/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:52:17 GMT During the February school break we went paintballing.  It was only guys this time, but we are looking forward to shooting the girls next time.  We missed  you Kassy and Robin.  Here are a few pictures from that cold ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-february-8-14/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-february-8-14/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:51:44 GMT Parents,This last weekend was action packed with the progressive dinner and small groups.  I'll have more information about the progressive dinner later.This last Sunday we completed our last spiritual discipline in our Diving Deep ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-december-14th-20th/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-december-14th-20th/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:52:22 GMT Parents,Sunday:This last Sunday we went to the Bagel Shop and hurried back to SJSU because of the cold weather.  When we got back, Yodit and Beti answered questions about their upcoming outreach to Ethiopia.  You can find out more ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/muhr-yodit-and-beti-returning-to-ethiopia-to-serve-with-their-family/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/muhr-yodit-and-beti-returning-to-ethiopia-to-serve-with-their-family/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:17:16 GMT Gayll sent this newsletter to me the other day.  I thought it would be important to share it with you, as their family, minus Mark, head to Ethiopia over Christmas break.  Find out below how you can support them through prayer and ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-30-december-6/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-30-december-6/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:04:33 GMT Parents,This last week, the youth went into the ballroom for The River's family service.  This was a great opportunity for us to become more familiar with the larger church family and to actively worship with the adult and Kid's ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-23rd-29th/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-23rd-29th/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:22:01 GMT Parents,This last Sunday we went to the Bagel Shop to hang out and check in to see how everyone is doing.  While at the Bagel Shop, David Alvarez brought over two new visitors, Alecia (Middle School) and Becky (High School).  Their ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/finally-a-bible-written-for-me/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/finally-a-bible-written-for-me/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:17:53 GMT I have been searching for a Bible for our youth group and I found it!  The Brick Testament!  I am not going to use it, but it's very cool!  Thanks for link Dave.  Here are a couple of pictures from their website.  You ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-16th-22nd/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-16th-22nd/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:48:00 GMT Parents,This last week went great with Chris Chaney teaching on Silence.  This is the last lesson before the Advent Retreat on December 5 and 6.Each student has so many things calling for their attention.  Video games, Ipods, texting, ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-9-15/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministry-weekly-update-november-9-15/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:10:39 GMT Parents,Last Sunday Martin and Meredith taught on "Solitude", our second lesson leading up to the Advent Retreat on December 5 and 6.  In this lesson, we wanted the youth to experience a glimpse of what solitude is.  We looked at ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-november-2nd-8th/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-november-2nd-8th/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:59:25 GMT Parents,This last Sunday Chris and Lis continued our Digging Deep series on the topic of prayer.  It was our first in a series leading up to the Advent Retreat on December 5 and 6.  We looked at different aspects of communication and ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-october-26-november-1/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-october-26-november-1/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:07:12 GMT Parents,Martin and Meredith continued our Digging Deep lesson, "Service: building faith by humbly serving others," this last Sunday.  We looked at the story of Jesus in Mark 9:33-35 where Jesus says we must be servants and John 13:1-15 ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/claras-debut-tv-appearence/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/claras-debut-tv-appearence/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:32:06 GMT Clara, along with a few other students can be seen on this clip.  This clip was shown on her local TV network.  She is famous! http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-october-19-25-2008/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-october-19-25-2008/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:29:47 GMT Parents,This past Sunday we all headed out to the Bagel Shop for a time of fellowship and reconnecting with each other.  You can check out the pictures from that event on this link.  After 30 minutes, we headed out to the Student Union ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/bagel-shop-sunday/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/bagel-shop-sunday/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:15:05 GMT This last Sunday all of Student Minnistys headed to the Bagel Shop and 7-11.  Two very popular places on Sunday morning.  We head here once a month.  Here are some pictures. Getting ready to take off.  Yummy ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/jose-just-got-his-license-and-a-car/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/jose-just-got-his-license-and-a-car/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:23:44 GMT Warning!  Jose got his license.  Just kidding.  Jose is a good driver.  Here is a picture of his car (whip) and ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-amazing-race-and-lock-in/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-amazing-race-and-lock-in/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:55:36 GMT This last Friday night we got together for the Amazing Race: San Jose Youth Edition.  We had two teams that raced (going the speed limit) around San Jose to complete objectives.  At Cold Stone Creamery they had to sing happy birthday ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-consent-and-release-form/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-consent-and-release-form/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:12:08 GMT Parents, Below you will find the Consent and Release form for ministry year 09 (Sept 08 - Aug 09).  It is essential for me to have this document on file incase there is an emergency with your student.  This document is only necessary ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/chris-has-a-car/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/chris-has-a-car/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:23:20 GMT A couple of weeks ago Chris Hayes was given a MGB sprots car.  Sweet!  He is going to restore it and put some 30 inch rims on it.  Okay, maybe not the 30 inch rims, but you can keep up with the restoration on his blog.  Here ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-october-5th-11th/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-october-5th-11th/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:56:51 GMT Parents,This last Sunday was our second lesson in the "Diving Deep" series.  This week Chris Chaney lead the discussion on worship and how we can experience a deeper relationship with God by proclaiming who God is and what God has ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-consent-and-release-form/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-consent-and-release-form/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:51:20 GMT The River Church Community 701 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95112 408.252.5500kyle@the-river.org, www.the-river.orgStudent Ministries Consent and Release From Liability 2008-2009Valid September 2008 - August 2009 (note: if information changes ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/paintball/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/paintball/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:03:45 GMT This last Saturday was a paintball bonanza for men and their guns.  Some of the of the guys from church and friends got together for fun and an excuse to dress in camoflage and shoot each other with paint.  As you can imagine we had a ... http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-september-28th-october-4th/ http://www.the-river.org/student-ministry-happenings/student-ministrys-weekly-update-september-28th-october-4th/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:12:49 GMT Parents,This Sunday we began our series titled, "Diving Deep, Experiencing Jesus Through Spiritual Disciplines".  Martin, Meredith, and I introduced an overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they are important.  We began ...