No!  Not that kind of push up!

Wednesday, September 8th we are welcoming all of the incoming 6th graders at Impact for the first time of the new school year.  It’s their “push up” day!  We are very excited to meet and connect with the new 6th grade class at Impact.  We’ll even be having a special dinner for all!

If you are a 6th grader this year we want to know who you are.  Please feel free to send us an email to let us know that you are coming so that we can welcome you!

If you haven’t noticed by now, we’re going to clue you in on something big about God—He doesn’t exactly operate like most of us. What we mean is, He chooses the most unlikely people to work through. He shows up in the most unlikely places. And then He asks us to respond in ways that are unlikely and go against our normal response. And what it all boils down to is this—you and I are unlikely people God uses in unlikely places to respond in unlikely ways.

An Unlikely Person 9/8 -Sometimes we think that everyone else is more qualified or likely than we are to be a part of God’s story. But even though we may feel insignificant, unimportant or unworthy, God says we are not only valuable—we are wanted! Even though we, or even others, would declare us unlikely, God says we’re not. He declares the unlikely, “likely.” Because what God wants is people who are available—He always picks availability over ability.

An Unlikely Place 9/15 -At Impact. At camp. With Christian friends. Those are the likely places we expect to find God. But the funny thing about Him is that He doesn’t like to be boxed in. God shows up in the most unlikely places. Just look at how Jesus came into the world—in relative obscurity. And if we look at some areas of our lives, we would probably say that God would show up anywhere but here—whether “here” is homeroom, the hallways at school, your job bagging groceries or even your home. But remember that God shows up in the most unlikely places.

An Unlikely Response 9/22 -If someone hits you, you hit him back. Or if someone says something mean about you, you say something mean back. “Be cool with people who are cool to you and dislike people who are not.”  Now, some of us wouldn’t come right out and say we agree with those statements. But behind closed doors or in our heads, most of us would agree with it. This week, we’re going to take a look at some Jesus’ words, words that called for some very unlikely responses to those around us.

Every Wednesday from 9:15pm – 10:00pm PK will be at McDonald’s on Loudon Rd.

Every Thursday from 2:00pm – 3:00pm PK will be at Starbucks on Loudon Rd.

If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to talk with PK but weren’t sure if PK was available you no longer need to wonder.  Come on by McD’s or Starbucks.  You may even get lucky and he’ll be feeling generous that day.  Free lattes are always great!

With Summer comes about the desire for a change of pace.  School is out, more free time is here, we all want change…

At Impact we are going to be attempting to bring about some change of pace as well as try something we’ve never done before.  Beginning Wednesday, July 14th we will be launching several Impact Intensives.  These will be classes that teens can attend to help them grow in their faith and relationships.  The following topics are available as Impact Intensives:

• Knowing why you believe what you believe.
• Discovering your spiritual gifts
• Overview of the Bible and its relevancy to our lives
• Stepping into the destiny that God has for you.
• Anthem intensive – character and integrity
• Confidence in a world of air-brushes – for teen girls
• Crazy Love – dvd series that dives deep into the love that God has for us and how we respond to that love thru the way we live our lives.
• A Guys Guide For Life.  For teen guys.

We look forward to the opportunity to give a few new resources to the teens this Summer.  If you have any questions about the Impact Intensives please contact us.  We’d love to give you more information.

Wednesday, August 4th we’ll be heading up to Soulfest to see Switchfoot on the opening night.  If you need a ticket contact PK – we’ve got a bunch of free day passes.  Everyone is on their own for transportation.

Because we’ll be at Soulfest we will not be at Impact.  If you have a hard time reading between the lines we’ll spell it out for you…

N-O   I-M-P-A-C-T   A-U-G-U-S-T    F-O-U-R-T-H

Hope to see you all at the concert!

We’ll be leaving for camp next week on Monday, July 5th.  We’ll meet at GCC at 3:00pm to ride up on the bus.  If you’re a parent please plan to pick your kids up on Friday, July 9th at 1:00pm.  That’s when we’ll return from camp.

Please be in prayer throughout this week as we desire more of God for the youth that are attending.  Pray for an openness for the youth that they would allow the Lord to do whatever He needs to do in each of them.  If you would like to stay updated on what is happening at camp you can follow us on twitter at : http://twitter.com/impactnh

If you need a packing list here it is.

Week One – June 9 - The first week we are going to set up the series talking about the characteristics of physical storms and showing how they describe those moments in life when things go unexplainably out of control. We will look at the disciples who were afraid when their small boat was out on the water at night in the middle of a tremendous storm, and see how Jesus was never afraid because He knew the One who was in control. Students will be challenged to see that God is in control—even in the middle of the storm.

Week Two – June 16 - “Why, God?” If you have ever said a prayer, it has probably been this one. “Why God” is a natural response when we are hurting. This week, students will learn that God is okay when we need to ask this question. While there may not be a very clear and rational answer, sometimes God uses the struggle to show us something about ourselves, about Himself, or to draw us into a closer relationship with Him.

Week Three – June 23 - Have you ever noticed how tabloids and mainstream magazines always seem to capitalize on the difficult trials celebrities face. If a celebrity wanted more publicity, it seems like all they need is a good trip to rehab or a divorce or a custody battle. When people go through storms, the world pays attention. Something in us wants to see how other people handle the troubles life throws at them. This week we are going to look at the potential for influence that we all have when a storm hits, whether we want it or not.

Sex Is . . . Serious -May 12 – Sometimes the things that we think are not a big deal really are. Take sex for example. Sure, it’s a big deal to some people, but other people dismiss it as just a normal part of a relationship or a rite of passage. And when treated that way, if we aren’t careful, sex becomes just something casual. But sex isn’t really casual. It’s, well, serious. There’s more to it than just a physical act. It’s more complex than that. And while we know it’s a big deal because of what “bad” things could happen, there’s a much bigger reason why it’s serious—it’s how God created it to be.

Sex Is . . . Powerful -May 19 – You know sex is power in our culture when it’s used to sell cheeseburgers or furniture. But sex is power in a relationship too. Guys and girls use it to get what they want. And the tricky thing about sex is, just when you think you have the power, it can backfire. When you try to abuse its power, everybody loses. You can’t underestimate the power of sex, because if you aren’t careful, it will end up costing you.

Sex Is . . . Everything? -May 26 – Sex is serious. Sex is powerful. But sex isn’t everything. Yes, we said it. Sounds like heresy in our culture, doesn’t it? But there’s more to relationships than just sex. Sex may meet a need, but it never fully satisfies the deepest needs we have. There’s more to relationships than that. There are plenty of married Christian people who “get” to have sex, yet find out that there’s more to connecting with another person than just physically. Yes, sex is great. Yes, sex is important. But sex wasn’t created to meet every need and be everything.

Sex Is . . . More -June 2 – Information can be overwhelming. Sometimes you just want someone to set everything aside, and get real with you. You want him or her to have a real conversation. This session is much different from the rest of the series. It takes into account the past three weeks, but also gets real with where students are. Because when it comes to sex, they may be at different places. And they need someone to acknowledge that and help them move in a good direction.

note to parents – we will be addressing the Biblical viewpoint of sex.  This may be a series that you wish to either have your child opt out of if you feel as though they are too young.  We also want you to know that you are welcome to join us and sit in on the teachings.  As an additional resource we have put together a discussion guide for your use to enhance the conversations that you can have with your kids.  They can be downloaded here.

Right now, more than 1 billion people worldwide don’t have enough to eat. Annually, more than 9 million children under the age of 5 die from disease and malnutrition as a result of hunger. But world hunger is 100 percent preventable, and teens from Impact are ready to be a part of the solution.

May 21-22, they will be joining the efforts of hundreds of thousands of young people all over the nation who will set aside the usual “stuff” that fills their daily lives. Instead, they will do World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine “ON AN EMPTY STOMACH” – the theme for this year. By going without food, they get a taste of what the world’s poorest children and families face every day. Prior to the event weekend, students raise funds with the knowledge that every $30 they raise can help feed and care for a child for a month. Groups are also encouraged to perform hands-on service projects during the weekend in order to make a difference in their own communities.

As part of the Famine, Impact will serve at the Global Benefit Community Wide Walk4Water.  This event will be held at Rollins Park on Saturday, May 22 and will give each participant the experience of walking 2 miles to gather water.  This is a common practice in far too many areas of the world.  Global Benefit, through raising awareness of this, works to help provide access to clean water by drilling wells throughout parts of Africa as well as Haiti.

Funds raised by 30 Hour Famine participants help feed and care for children in communities in need around the globe through World Vision. Additionally, a portion of the funds raised support World Vision’s efforts to assist families in need in the United States. Famine funds contribute to World Vision’s response in areas where famine, conflict, and other crises make children vulnerable to hunger and preventable disease. Since 1992, 30 Hour Famine has raised close to $130 million, representing countless lives saved. World Vision works in nearly 100 countries, helping approximately 100 million people every year.

Friday, May 14th

• Superchick
• John Rueben
• Bread of Stone
• Luminate

All for $15.00

Check out Revolutionshow.com for more info and to purchase tickets