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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FROM WEDNESDAY (5/7/2025)
Just for Fun:
  • Would you rather find true love today or win the lottery next year?
  • Would you rather have the power of flight but lose the ability to walk, or keep walking ability and never be able to fly?
Going Deeper:
  • Why do the disciples struggle to believe the women's report of the empty tomb and Jesus' appearance?  (Luke 24:11)
  • Can you relate to their initial disbelief and skepticism?  How would you have reacted?
  • What factors, like grief or preconceived notions, can hinder our ability to recognize God's presence in our lives?  How do these things keep us from seeing God? Discuss.
  • The disciples weren’t getting it!  They didn’t recognize Jesus and they didn’t understand God’s plan!  What did Jesus do to patiently explain what was going on to the disciples? 
    • (He walked them through the Scriptures, explaining the significance of his suffering and resurrection?  Luke 24:27)
  • What were the disciples doing when they finally recognized Jesus?
    • (Luke 24:30-31 They were breaking bread with Jesus at the table)
  • What is the significance of the disciples recognizing Jesus in the breaking of bread? 
    • (This was something Jesus told us to do in ‘Remembrance of Me’.  When we ‘eat the bread’ & ‘drink the cup’ we remember and proclaim His death.)
  • Have you ever had God teach you something through His Word, and suddenly the lights go on and you ‘get it’?   What do you think it means in vs. 32 when they said ‘Did not our hearts burn within us?  What do you think they meant by that?  Have you ever experienced that? Discuss.
  • What things can we do to make sure we don’t ‘miss God’ in our daily lives? Discuss.
    • (1-Study his Word v. 27.  2-Invite Jesus into every situation v. 29.  3- Time breaking bread with other believers v.30)

-BECOME A STUDENT MINISTRIES LEADER:
We are ALWAYS in need of adult student leaders.  The harvest is plentiful and the workers are few! If you've got a heart for kids and a heart for Christ, we would love to give you a place to serve! We need you!
Click HERE to apply
-BECOME A PARENT PARTNER:
Our Parent Partners are simply a group of committed parents that want to help out whenever possible.
"I can bring snacks", "I can give rides", "I can be a chaperone", "Just let me know what you need and I'll see if I can help!"
Click here to become a partner parent
-JOIN THE SNACK SQUAD:
We are blessed with a growing youth group and we all know those teens love snacks! Sign up to bring a snack for youth group on one or more Wednesday nights this year!
click here to Join the snack squad
It has been such a joy beginning the process of getting to know your students here at Creekside and I am humbled to be entrusted with the task of pointing them towards Jesus.  I realize when a church hires a new youth pastor, there is a natural tendency to think that they are here to work with the teens.  Whereas that is certainly a part of my role, mom’s & dad’s, I want you to know that I’m also here for YOU!  Parenting is no easy task, and as parents you will absolutely be the number one influence on your children and upon their spiritual formation!  As you seek to point your kids towards Jesus, please know that you aren’t in this alone!  If there is anything at all that I can do to support you as you shepherd your children, my door is always open!
Contact Pastor Chris at the church (907) 376-5576 or chris.vansiegman@creeksideak.com
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PARENTAL CONSENT FORM:
In order for students to participate in various youth activities throughout the year, we need to have a parental waiver on file for your student.  You can fill out the parental consent form here for your convenience.
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