Jesus calls Levi (Matthew)… but not on the phone.

This week at MSM we took a look at the story of how Jesus told Levi to leave his job as a tax collector and follow him. We talked about how rabbis chose their disciples, how tax collector’s were viewed by society, and who the Pharisees were. After we’d looked at each I asked the group who they related to most. The group seemed to agree that no one was like Jesus because he was perfect. And no one really identified with the Pharisees because they thought they were perfect. So we explored why they related to the tax collectors. Jesus told the Pharisees, "Healthy people don't need a doctor -- sick people do. I have come to call not those that think they are righteous, but those that know they are sinners and need to repent."We talked about who is a sinner (everyone) and what we as sinners needed to do (repent). 

At MSM this week we also played a few silly games. One involved tying balloons to our ankles and popping them. That game was really loud. Could you hear us?! We won't be playing that game during a gathering again. We don't want to get in trouble. =)

What: Youth Lock In. Games, Music, Food, Fun, Friends, and maybe even a little sleeping.
Who: 6-8th graders at All Saints AND their 6-8th grade friends, teammates, cousins, and neighbors.
Where: All Saints Church 1716 2nd Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
When: Friday Oct. 28 @ 7pm - Saturday Oct. 29 @ 9am (pick up between 8:30a-9a)
Why: It's fun. Middle schoolers are generally socially driven. It's an opportunity for the students to get to know each other in contexts outside of Sunday gatherings and grow as a unified crew to represent All Saints and our mission.
How: 
- RSVP by emailing me, turning in the permission slip, or letting me know who plans on being there (this is mostly so we can bring enough food!)
- Fill out a permission slip available at the concierge desk.
- Please bring: PJs, toothbrush/paste, sleeping bag, pillow, $5 donation for suplies, other sleepover necessities, drinks and snacks to share, and friends.
- We are hoping someone can bring their Rock Band set, Wii Games/Fit,  and other fun games for the group to play. If you have them, please get in touch with me.

Prayer Night
Monthly prayer night is being held at All Saints this Wednesday (10/26) at 7pm. It usually last about an hour and a half. Wouldn't it be amazing to have a group of parents or middle school supporters there to pray for our youth and the friends they'll be bringing to the Lock In? Just like the adults at All Saints our youth have a far reaching spere of influence. We should be praying for them. Please join me on Wednesday (10/26).

Thank you all for your patience as I work on getting more timely about posting this blog.

Hannah