Student Update | Uprise & Wednesday Night

Michael GleasonAssociate Pastor
September 8, 2026

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This Week in Student Ministry — Student Edition

Wednesday is coming! We’ll eat together, have some fun, and continue our Foundations series as we dig a little deeper into what the Bible is actually for.

Come hungry, bring your Bible, and bring a friend!

🥪 Eat • 🎲 Play • 📖 Grow

Wednesday | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Youth House

Here’s the plan:

🥪 EAT — Grilled Cheese & Tater Tots!

🎲 PLAY — We’ll have some fun together and plenty of time to hang out and connect.

📖 GROW — We’re continuing our Foundations series and picking up where we left off last week.

📖 This Week: What Is the Bible For?

Last week we started talking about whether we can trust the Bible, but we didn’t get through everything we had planned.

So this Wednesday, we’re picking the conversation back up with another important question:

What is the Bible actually for?

We’ll look at 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and talk about what this passage teaches us about the purpose of Scripture.

God didn’t give us the Bible simply so we could know more information. His Word teaches us, corrects us, trains us, and equips us to live as followers of Jesus.

Bring your Bible Wednesday night!

🔥 This Week’s Challenge

Before Wednesday, read 2 Timothy 3:16–17 again.

This time, pay attention to the different things Paul says Scripture does.

Then think about this question:

What does God want His Word to do in my life?

Come ready to talk about it Wednesday.

🙌 Uprise | This Friday & Saturday!

Uprise is this Friday and Saturday, September 11–12!

If you’re planning to go and haven’t signed up yet, I need to know by 8:00 AM Wednesday morning. I’m buying our tickets Wednesday morning, so this is your last chance to let me know you’re coming.

All the event details are in the Uprise post:

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🚐 Transportation Update

I’m working out the final transportation plans today and will update the Uprise post later today with the Friday pickup/meetup plan.

For Saturday, we’ll meet at the church at 11:00 AM.

Make sure you check the Uprise post for the updated details.

🙏 Pray About It

Take a few minutes this week and ask God to help you understand His Word and allow it to shape the way you live.

And with Uprise coming up this weekend, pray that God would use our time together to encourage us, strengthen our faith, and help us grow closer to Jesus.

Have something going on that you’d like prayer for?

📱 Text your prayer request to +1 (844) 790-9381.

📱 Stay in the Loop

Want Student Ministry updates sent straight to your phone?

Text STUDENTS to +1 (844) 790-9381

We’ll keep you updated about Wednesday nights, upcoming events, schedule changes, and other Student Ministry info.

👋 See You Wednesday!

6:00–8:00 PM at the Youth House

Bring your Bible.
Bring a friend.
Come hungry.

And come ready to answer:

What is the Bible for?

See you Wednesday!

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This Week in Student Ministry — Student Edition Wednesday is coming! We’ll eat together, have some fun, and continue our Foundations series as we dig a little deeper into what the Bible is actually for. Come hungry, bring your Bible, and bring a friend! 🥪 Eat • 🎲 Play • 📖 Grow ⏰ Wednesday | 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Youth House Here’s the plan: 🥪 EAT — Grilled Cheese & Tater Tots! 🎲 PLAY — We’ll have some fun together and plenty of time to hang out and connect. 📖 GROW — We’re continuing our Foundations series and picking up where we left off last week. 📖 This Week: What Is the Bible For? Last week we started talking about whether we can trust the Bible, but we didn’t get through everything we had planned. So this Wednesday, we’re picking the conversation back up with another important question: What is the Bible actually for? We’ll look at 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and talk about what this passage teaches us about the purpose of Scripture. God didn’t give us the Bible simply so we could know more information. His Word teaches us, corrects us, trains us, and equips us to live as followers of Jesus. Bring your Bible Wednesday night! 🔥 This Week’s Challenge Before Wednesday, read 2 Timothy 3:16–17 again. This time, pay attention to the different things Paul says Scripture does. Then think about this question: What does God want His Word to do in my life? Come ready to talk about it Wednesday. 🙌 Uprise | This Friday & Saturday! Uprise is this Friday and Saturday, September 11–12! If you’re planning to go and haven’t signed up yet, I need to know by 8:00 AM Wednesday morning. I’m buying our tickets Wednesday morning, so this is your last chance to let me know you’re coming. All the event details are in the Uprise post:[Uprise Post Link] 🚐 Transportation Update I’m working out the final transportation plans today and will update the Uprise post later today with the Friday pickup/meetup plan. For Saturday, we’ll meet at the church at 11:00 AM. Make sure you check the Uprise post for the updated details. 🙏 Pray About It Take a few minutes this week and ask God to help you understand His Word and allow it to shape the way you live. And with Uprise coming up this weekend, pray that God would use our time together to encourage us, strengthen our faith, and help us grow closer to Jesus. Have something going on that you’d like prayer for? 📱 Text your prayer request to +1 (844) 790-9381. 📱 Stay in the Loop Want Student Ministry updates sent straight to your phone? Text STUDENTS to +1 (844) 790-9381 We’ll keep you updated about Wednesday nights, upcoming events, schedule changes, and other Student Ministry info. 👋 See You Wednesday! 6:00–8:00 PM at the Youth House Bring your Bible. Bring a friend. Come hungry. And come ready to answer: What is the Bible for? See you Wednesday!
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