oh what fun we've had...

We just wrapped up our Blue Sushi class for Winter '08 (and had a blast) and we are rolling right along to start a brand new class for Spring '08...it starts on May 4 and will last until July 20.

One outreach that is a priority to every Blue Sushi class is with The Heart House (a house for single moms & their children- this house enables them to start fresh & make a new life for themselves and their children with Jesus Christ being the center of their lives). The Blue Sushi students are able to do a little yard work, clean a house, and love on some babies...all in one day! It's such a blessing for us to be able to serve these families. Take a look at some pictures from this outreach...

Two other outreaches that we particpated in...the Baton Rouge Dream Center & Jefferson Manor Nursing Home.

For the Jefferson Manor outreach the kids made some really sweet Easter cards & some yummy baked goods (cookies, brownies, etc.)...we headed to the nursing home and most of the kids had no idea what God was about to do in their hearts. As we walked in, I could see the faces of the children begin to change...a softness & purity that only a child can bring was brought to the residents that day. Smiles were all over the place and cookie crumbs littered the hallways as the children passed out their goodies and cards to each person they met. It was a great day, the Blue Sushi kids and the Jefferson Manor residents had a blast...all for His glory!!

For our last outreach we went to the Baton Rouge Dream Center and the kids got to participate in Adopt-a-Block. That's where you take a block (or two) in the neighborhood and clean it up. The kids put on their gloves, grabbed a trash bag and went to work...sweat, dirt, and whole lot of TRASH! They picked up everything: bottles, wire, cigarette butts, and even an old tire. By the time they finished the kids smelled like little puppy dogs, but it was well worth it.

Man, this was one of my favorite classes so far...and this is just the beginning. God has incredible things in store for Blue Sushi and I can't wait to see what He is going to do.

Blue Sushi, remember to stay teachable and always ready to give an answer for the hope you have! And live your life for the audience of One, Jesus!

Blue Sushi Outreaches Start this Sunday

Hey Blue Sushi!

We have finished six weeks of our current class & are now about to begin the outreach phase of the class. If you have already taken the 10 week course but are interested in serving in the next 3 weeks, please call the church office and let me know.

Here are the outreaches we are participating in:
Sunday, March 2nd, 2:00-5:00 p.m. The Heart House
Sunday, March 9th, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Manor Nursing Home
Sunday, March 16th, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Baton Rouge Dream Center

Blue Sushi, now is the time to stand out & make a difference on your campus & in your communtiy. If we don't put God first now, then when will we? Let's all agree to stand on the Word of God and reach the world! Satan is out to still, kill, & destroy...let's not help him!!

Scripture of the Week:
Matthew 6:33 "Seek first the Kingdom of God, and live rightly, and he will give you everything you need."

New Blue Sushi Class starts today...

Hey Blue Sushi...
We are starting our new Blue Sushi class today and I am excited to see who God brings to this class. I am attaching a schedule so everyone can stay invovled. If you are already a Blue Sushi & want to participate in this class, then come on over to the Highland Campus and be apart every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Blue Sushi Class—Winter Schedule 2008:

Week 1-6 classes will meet in the KIA classroom on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Week 1, January 20th: Blue Sushi Orientation
Week 2, January 27th: Heart & Mind
Week 3, February 3rd: Soul & Strength
Week 4, February 10th: What It Means to be a Christian
Week 5, February 17th: Excellence & Integrity
Week 6, February 24th: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Week 7-9 classes will meet in the KIA classroom on Sunday afternoons
at 2:00 p.m. We will then leave to go on an outreach & return by 5:00 p.m.

Week 7, March 2nd: What It Means to Be a Servant & Outreach
Ø 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ø We will meet in the Highland Campus Foyer and then we will leave to go to the Heart House. The Heart House is a home for young, unwed mothers and is located on Old Jefferson Hwy near Hoo Shoo Too Rd.

Week 8, March 9th: Having the Heart of a Servant & Outreach
Ø 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ø We will meet at the Highland Campus KIA room for class and then we will leave to go to Jefferson Manor Nursing Home to do activities with the residents living there.

Week 9, March 16th: Living the Life of a Servant & Outreach
Ø 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ø We will meet at the Highland Campus KIA room for class and then we will leave to go to the Baton Rouge Dream Center’s facility on Winbourne Ave.

NO CLASS ON MARCH 23RD…IT’S EASTER!!

Week 10, Saturday, March 29th: Blue Sushi Party
Ø It’s a Surprise!