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Young Adults Ministry

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Contact
Matt Pooley, 856-5040 x122

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The young adult ministry at Sandia Pres creates connections
that allow us to experience God and to invite others into that experience, too.
This ministry and community provides young adults the chance to pursue God in the company of friends

Who are young adults?
Young adults are those of us in that early-adult stage of establishing lives of independence
(post-college, not under parents’ roof anymore, single, marriage, divorced, etc.).
We’re in our 20s and 30s and are all navigating one set of adult transitions or another
(career changes, moves, early parenting, etc.).

 If this description strikes a chord with you in some way, come join us!
 

Regular Fellowship Opportunities

Sunday Morning Class
YA Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. in Room 221: A Fresh Look at Faith. We all have images in our minds - some accurate, some not - of Jesus.But what picture do the original stories paint? Whether you consider yourself familiar with Jesus or are happy to admit you aren't, come and take a fresh look that's bound to change your perspective. And regardless of the class topic, Sunday school has been a great place to connect and meet new young adults, so come join us!

Building Friendship -- Small Groups
I don't know about you, but my schedule is pretty full. Pretty specific. Pretty hard to change. Yet I'm always eager for time with friends. At Sandia Pres, "covenant" small groups are groups of friends that meet regularly, basically for deepening friendships and learning more about God together. I (Matt) can help you get one started very easily, so if you crave this kind of consistent friendship, contact Matt!

A Word for the Week…

mp3 for the Week

21"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” - Luke 15:20b (what a father says to his profligate, renegade younger son)
  31"'My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.'” - Luke 15:31 (what the same father says to his jealous, embittered older son)      
 
Why write something in here when I could just recommend some great tunes to you??  Check out “Return to Me” by a Boston band, Maeve at last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Maeve/_/Return+to+Me?autostart.

mp3 for the Week

21"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” - Luke 15:20b (what a father says to his profligate, renegade younger son)
  31"'My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.'” - Luke 15:31 (what the same father says to his jealous, embittered older son)      
 
Why write something in here when I could just recommend some great tunes to you??  Check out “Return to Me” by a Boston band, Maeve at last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Maeve/_/Return+to+Me?autostart.
 
 
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A Different Way of Doing “Worship”
Do the phrases “experiencing God” or “worshipful” not really ring true for you? Do you like your sleep on Sunday mornings too much to get to church?Do you just like things that are different and outside-the-box?

If you nodded at any of these, come to a new 5:00 pm Sunday service at Sandia. It will run until the end of March, so if you’re intrigued, come see what it’s all about.Child care available, too!

Sunrise Service on Easter  – 6:30am in SPC Outdoor "Chapel"
Our own Chad Huntley (youth director) will be leading an Easter sunrise service this year. I don’t like the sound of “6:30am” any more than you, but then I imagine the sun coming up over the Sandias, some great acoustic music, and some energetic youth leading us in worship… how cool! See you then!

Finding Other YAs on Sunday Morning
Ever walk into church on Sunday AM and wonder where all the young adults are? Or maybe you don’t attend services at all… Well, would it help to know that you can find us YAs in the same place every week?

Diana and I typically attend the 10:45 service and often sit with other YA friends. If you would enjoy worship more by sitting with peers and friends, here’s where we’ll be at 10:45 every week: when you enter the sanctuary, we’ll be in the far back-right wing.

(NOTE: The purpose of this is NOT to form a clique, but simply to provide a visible, consistent connection point with YAs at Sunday morning worship.)

Sandia Pres in Transition - We Have a Pastor!
We have a transitional pastor! Last week our committee brought in Rev. Rick Hull for interviews and off-site preaching. Everyone was so delighted with Rick, and he with Sandia, that our Session offered Rick a contract, and he accepted. Information on Rick’s background may be found under "More Information" on the main newsletter page. Rick and his wife Barbara will be introduced to the congregation on Palm Sunday, and he will preach on Easter. Welcome, Rick!

 

Sandia YA is now on Facebook!

All are invited to join the Sandia YA group on Facebook. If that’s your preferred way of staying in the loop, then join the group right now!

Sandia YA is now on Facebook!

All are invited to join the Sandia YA group on Facebook. If that’s your preferred way of staying in the loop, then join the group right now!

Upcoming Events

Couples’ Class Starting Soon – Highly Recommend It!
"Loving Relationships." Wednesday nights, March 31-April 21, 6:30-8:00 pm. At SPC  in Room 219.

Dr. Jim Logan is the head of Sandia’s counseling center, but don’t let his profession intimidate you. He’s witty, down-to-earth, and a great teacher. So whether you’re seriously dating, engaged, newlywed, or married for years, come learn more about things like:

1. How to balance your relationship with other life demands
2. How to create and maintain intimacy
3. How to love unconditionally
4. How to restore vitality into your relationship

Interested? For more info, e-mail me. Use this link to sign up (free!).

Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 4, 12:00 pm - After church on Easter, all YA’s and young families are invited to the Ryan & Jenny Miller’s house for an Easter egg hunt and brunch. Want to come? Let Matt know!

*RSVP required*  Invite friends, too, if you’d like…but either way, please RSVP!

Guys' Night - NCAA Finals
Monday, April 5, 7:00 pm - At Matt’s apt. - we’ll watch the NCAA men’s championship game together. 

For the Women: Beth Moore Simulcast Event
Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am-4:00 pm - "So Long, Insecurity"
At Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE. Purchase tickets early and save!: March - $12/person; April - $15/person. Want more info? E-mail Matt for help getting connected.

March Madness Pool – Do You Want In?
In a few short weeks, we’ll get a YA March Madness pool going. If you want to get in on the action, e-mail Matt now to join! Just so we're clear--this isn't a betting pool, and no money will be exchanged or won. it's just for fun, and maybe the prestige of being a good guesser. Still working out details, but we might have optional contributions of whatever amount, to be used to buy basketballs for needy kids. Suggestions?

Couples’ Class Starting Soon – Highly Recommend It!
"Loving Relationships." Wednesday nights, March 31-April 21, 6:30-8:00 pm. At SPC  in Room 219.

Dr. Jim Logan is the head of Sandia’s counseling center, but don’t let his profession intimidate you. He’s witty, down-to-earth, and a great teacher. So whether you’re seriously dating, engaged, newlywed, or married for years, come learn more about things like:

1. How to balance your relationship with other life demands
2. How to create and maintain intimacy
3. How to love unconditionally
4. How to restore vitality into your relationship

Interested? For more info, e-mail me. Use this link to sign up (free!).

Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 4, 12:00 pm - After church on Easter, all YA’s and young families are invited to the Ryan & Jenny Miller’s house for an Easter egg hunt and brunch. Want to come? Let Matt know!

*RSVP required*  Invite friends, too, if you’d like…but either way, please RSVP!

Guys' Night - NCAA Finals
Monday, April 5, 7:00 pm - At Matt’s apt. - we’ll watch the NCAA men’s championship game together. 

For the Women: Beth Moore Simulcast Event
Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am-4:00 pm - "So Long, Insecurity"
At Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE. Purchase tickets early and save!: March - $12/person; April - $15/person. Want more info? E-mail Matt for help getting connected.

March Madness Pool – Do You Want In?
In a few short weeks, we’ll get a YA March Madness pool going. If you want to get in on the action, e-mail Matt now to join! Just so we're clear--this isn't a betting pool, and no money will be exchanged or won. it's just for fun, and maybe the prestige of being a good guesser. Still working out details, but we might have optional contributions of whatever amount, to be used to buy basketballs for needy kids. Suggestions?

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