West Side Fusion

Have you ever thought, “I wonder how construction is going for the new student space site?” I’m sure you have, because that’s one of the things that I can’t stop thinking about. Because of this, we’ve installed a fancy webcam so that everyone at home can check out our progress.

There’s something new happening everyday during this phase of construction and we would love for you to join us in prayer for specific things that are happening. Find a worker and pray for them, pray for the ministry that will be done in this space, pray for the conversation that will happen as a result of this construction. Sure, it’s fun to watch progress, but we’d love it if you could join us in prayer for this space.

For your convenience, we’ve created an icon that will float on the left side of our site. Visit daily, spread the word, and continue to pray during this construction phase.

Mostly importantly, we’d be nowhere without our fantastic IT Team that made this technology possible. They tried to explain how it works, but it’s really complicated.

Sometimes we just need a change. As Christians we draw upon the words of scripture for strength and guidance in our life. We don’t seek to change the Bible, but sometimes we just need to look at it through different eyes to help us reengage.

As promised, here are a few links to the reading plans I spoke about on Sunday. It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran or a beginner, read everything twice or haven’t picked up a Bible in awhile. These reading plans are for everybody. Find one that’s your speed and that interests you and get into the word.

Bible Reading Plans of all Kinds

Need to Carry your Reading Plan on your phone? Easy-Peasy

You’ve probably been directed here for a few reasons, no matter how or why you arrived at our virtual front door, Welcome. Below you’ll find a few links that will connect you to a few of our important resources for parents and students alike. Click away to your hearts content, and get ready for the next four years!

Click here to sign up for Fusion’s 411

Need to Email Josh? Here’s the place.

Sign-Ups for the Parent/Student Connection? (There’s a signup on the left)

Josh Ryder’s Facebook Profile and Twitter Page,let’s get social-media’ed!

Finally, want to be part of Fusion’s Text Updates? Here’s an easy place to sign up.

On Thursday, July 7 from 6:30-8:30PM the Fireside Café will be hosting a game night for families. Come out and bring your favorite game or come play one of the ones we’ll have out. Play as a family or come and challenge another family to a competition. While you’re there get some fun food and drinks. All paninis & drinks will be buy 2 get 1 free!

The world that I live inside, the world of youth ministry is currently consumed with a very engaging conversation that centers on some current research that suggests that when students graduate from high school they are also graduating from their faith. There are several studies devoted to this issue and while they haven’t agreed on a clear number; Even the most conservative research suggests that 40% of students who regularly attend church during their high school years are no longer following Christ after their first year of college. Of the 40% that drift from their faith, 80% of those students intended to stick with their faith.

If one of our goals it to bridge students from student ministry into the church body as a whole, there must be a bridge. In order to address this growing trend and to more effectively develop spiritual champions who will love Christ and His Church for life, we’re making two significant changes to Sunday morning Fusion.

Sunday Serve

One Sunday a month we’ll be changing Fusion, our Sunday morning program, and venturing out into the church to serve in West Side.

We’ll be traveling in a few different directions to supply our students with the chance to serve where they are interested. Our service mornings will now contain more freedom, flexibility, and responsibility for students. We want to see our students serve in Family ministry, the Fireside Café, in Adult Worship; anywhere they feel passionate about serving. This provides students with an opportunity to develop a love for Christ and his larger church, to develop a passion to serve, and integrate into a church that doesn’t circulate around them. Maybe best of all, it allows them to serve with some amazing adults who can demonstrate what it looks like to love your church and serve in it.

Adult Worship Attendance

Secondly, we’ll plan to attend the 11:30 service together on a monthly basis. Hopefully, many of your students already attend adult worship but we’ve found that nearly half of kids don’t. This has the potential to be a great shift in focus for our students. Attending the fourth service allows students to see the larger church in action, to join in with the larger mission of the church. We want to teach students how to be part of a church, not just part of youth group.

Our target to roll this transition out is in September. We hope that you’ll partner with us as we move our High School program closer to creating students with a lifelong love for service and worship. If you have any questions, let me know and I’d be happy to connect with you.

Weren’t with us last week as we started our On Track Reading Plan? Don’t worry, start reading with us here! Or download the whole Reading Plan, click on “Forms” on the left to get there!

June 6: Luke 1-4

June 7: Luke 5-8

June 8: Luke 9-12

June 9: Luke 13-16

June 10: Luke 17-20

June 11: Luke 21-24

June 12: Fusion (It’s a catch-up day, like the bonus square in the middle!)

Sunday 17th- Matt 21.1-11 Why is Jesus deserving of our praise as our King?

Monday 18^th- John 12.1-9 What challenge is offered by Mary’s example?

Tuesday 19^th- John 13.21-38 What can you learn from Christ’s actions toward Judas?

Wednesday 20^th- Mark 14.10-12 Has there ever been a time when you wanted to betray Jesus?

Thursday 21^st- John 13.1-17 How can you be a better servant to those around you this year?

Good Friday 22^nd- Luke chapters 22-23 Reflect on the sacrifice of Christ and what it means for Humanity.

Holy Saturday 23^rd- Matt 27. 57-66 Reflect on how the disciples must have been feeling in this moment.

Easter Sunday 24^th- John 20 Enjoy your day, confident in your hope and promise.