Volunteer Highlight: Robyn Smith

Meet one of our GREAT volunteers…

ROBYN SMITH

Volunteer Role: 2^nd Grade Small Group Leader

Environment: Highway 14

Where did you grow up? Washington, California, Oregon, New Mexico

Family? Vance, Justin, Nicholas, and Zachary

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Cold Stone Founder’s Favorite

What was the first concert you went to? Jason Upton

How and when did you get involved serving in Family Life? Tara Smith was talking about how short handed they are and I started towards the end of 07-08 school year.

What’s your favorite thing about serving in Family Life? I’m learning God’s word as a child learns and watching children learn and sing brings me so much joy and love in my heart. It makes me want to be a kid again.

Could you tell us about one moment when you were serving you’ll always remember? We were in large group singing and during our praising Him behind me I heard children singing with the most beautiful voices. I became speechless. To feel the Lord’s presence in the room was overwhelming. No words could describe.

What’s your favorite message or series from “big church?” This one is hard for me. Since I’ve been coming the message has always been about what I’ve been going through, and this time is no different. So, if I had to choose a favorite it would be “contending for the faith.” God is truly preparing me for his battle.

What’s your favorite Bible verse or Bible story? Isaiah 49: 15-18 NKJV

Volunteer Highlight: Ryan Roloff

Meet one of our GREAT volunteers…

RYAN ROLOFF   

Where did you grow up?  Mostly Racine, Wisconsin

Family? Married to Stephanie, 2 step-sons Tanner Barnes, soph at Buchanan and Trenton, 7th grader at Alta, Madison, Kindergarten at Dry Creek and Marcus, 2 yrs old.

What’s the last movie you saw?  The Express- excellent

What was the first concert you went to? Vanilla Ice, Ice Ice Baby!!!

How and when did you get involved serving in Family Life? At the beginning; taught 3rd grade class for a year, attended another church for a few years and returned, sticking to greeting for now.

What’s your favorite thing about serving in Family Life? Meeting people and giving back.

Could you tell us about one moment when you were serving you’ll always remember? Not really, sorry

What’s your favorite message or series from “big church”? Anything on marriage is always good.

What’s your favorite Bible story?  I guess I’d say the prodigal son – can relate to it from both sides.

Do Hard Things

DO HARD THINGS is a book for teenagers, written by teenagers, and praised throughout the country by people of every age. This book is changing lives in amazing ways. Parents have been affected just as much as teenagers by reading the book so it’s a book for the whole family.

Here is what Christian leaders from around the country are saying about the book…

Praise for Do Hard Things

“Do Hard Things is an extraordinary book. In fact, I believe it will prove to be one of the most life-changing, family-changing, church-changing, and culture-changing books of this generation. I’d love for every teenager to read this book, but I’m just as eager for every parent, church leader, and educator to read it.”
– Randy Alcorn, best-selling author of Heaven and The Treasure Principle

“Do Hard Things is so important. It is challenging teenagers to rebel against the low expectations placed on them. And the voices that are asking teens to rise to meet this challenge are voices from their own generation. That thrills me.”
– Chuck Colson, best-selling author of How Now Shall We Live?

“Adult expectations for youth are too low. And these twins are out to raise them. Don’t adapt to the low cultural expectations for youth. Set high ones. Youth can become examples for adults. Think that way. Dream that way. Or as the Harris brothers would say, ‘Rebel against low expectations.’”
– John Piper, best-selling author of Don’t Waste Your Life

You can purchase the book in the resource center for $15 dollars.

Have a wonderful week!!!

Greg

Volunteer Highlight: Joey Cummins

Meet one of our GREAT volunteers…

JOEY CUMMINS

Volunteer Role: Small Group Leader for 2’s

Environment: Starting Line

Where did you grow up? In Costa Mesa, So. California

Family? My husband Rich & our 3 boys: Marcus (11), Isaiah (8), and Toby (3)

What’s the last movie you saw? Willy Wonka

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Brazilian Coffee Bean

What was the first concert you went to? The group Aswad (reggae)

How and when did you get involved serving in Family Life? I began serving monthly in the nursery 6 years ago when the Lord said, “Get involved, girl! You’ll meet awesome people when you do!”

What’s your favorite thing about serving in Family Life? Loving and snuggling these precious children in honor of Jesus.

Could you tell us about one moment when you were serving you’ll always remember? Yes…when Reid Cords finally stopped crying in class, much to the delight of his parents, and proclaimed to me, “I love you, Jojo!”

What’s your favorite message or series from “big church”? Loved “The Purpose Driven Life”, after which I was baptized by Pastor Mitch…It was AWESOME!!!

What’s your favorite Bible verse or Bible story? “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil 4:13

Baptism

We had an amazing turnout for our baptism class last Sunday. It is a HUGE encouragement to have nine children seeking to be baptized. We’ll be seeing a lot of life-changing baptisms taking place over the next few months…Praise God!!!

For those that are wondering what baptism is or whether it is for you or your child here is some information that will help:

BAPTISM

Baptism can not get you to heaven
    We can only get to heaven through our belief and faith in Jesus. Ephesians 2:8-9

Act of obedience
    We get baptized to obey God’s Word. Matthew 28:19

Picture of Christ’s Death, Burial and Resurrection
    Colossians 2:12 

Those who believe in Christ should be baptized
    Did you know that only those who have asked Jesus into their heart need to be baptized? Why? Because Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward commitment!   

Identifies you with Christ      
    Romans 6:4 

Symbol of belief
    1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Must be under water
    Matthew 3:16

Next baptism class is December 14; please feel free to contact me at the church office if you have any questions.

Greg

Volunteer Highlight: Sherry Noble

Meet one of our “GREAT” volunteers…

SHERRY NOBLE

Where did you grow up? Barstow, CA

Family? Husband, Dave, and 3 daughters (Kelsey-9, Lindsay-7, Natalie-4)

What’s the last movie you saw? Baby Mama & V for Vendetta (rentals)

What was the first concert you went to? Oingo Boingo (Yes, in the 80’s)

How and when did you get involved serving in Family Life? We started coming to New Harvest in Jan. 04 and I started volunteering in April ‘04 for once a month help. I just thought that since I had two (at the time) kids in child care, I should help out. Last year was my first year long committment.

What’s your favorite thing about serving in Family Life? I LOVE the kids!!! I might not always feel like working but every Sunday God gives me strength and I love it once I’m there.

Could you tell us about one moment when you were serving you’ll always remember?

One day ALL of my 4 year olds gave a prayer. They all raised their hands to give a prayer when asked “who would like to pray today”. I was very overwhelmed about the excitement the from the kids. I have some very shy kids in the class. In fact, last year some of the kids didn’t even talk or participate in class until March or April. I moved up with my 3 years old and they feel very comfortable now.

I have to share one more. I have one little boy (who was in my 3 years old class) who is honestly quite a handful. One day his mom came up to me and thanked me. She said that her son had done something wrong at home and was in trouble. But he told her, “Mom it’s ok because God still loves me even when I do bad things”. We had been discussing this in class. Mom was very appreciative and I felt a sense of confirmation. This kid is understanding God’s love at such an early age and that’s AWESOME. I always wondered how much was being absorbed by the kids. This was real life proof, not just reciting of verses for a sticker.

What’s your favorite message or series from “big church”? I really like learning the Old Testament series. I am a fairly new Christian and I love the history.

What’s your favorite Bible story? Right now I’m studying the life of Moses and I’m loving it. I guess at the moment my favorite is about Moses. If you would have asked me a few months ago I would have probably told you my favorite was something from the book of Matthew. My point being, that I’m just learning the bible and I don’t know enough to pick a favorite.