Happy Thanksgiving Riptide Families!

As we enter this holiday season each of us can all tell so many stories of both highs and lows from this past year. No matter what this year has brought, one thing that has truly remained constant and what I'm so thankful for is the goodness of our God.

"The LORD is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made."

Psalm 145:9

"You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you."

Psalm 86:5

"Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you."

Psalm 116:7

As we reflect on the amazing goodness of God, I hope you all will have a opportunity to spend some quality time with your families and loved ones this holiday weekend. The Riptide Adult Leaders are truly thankful to have you and your middle schooler a part of this ministry.

See you Sunday!

Got Musical Talent?

Current Weekend Series: Justice League

We live in a broken world that has anger, loneliness, poverty, and greed. God is not okay with these things, and so why should we? For the next few weeks we are going to look at the power God gives each of us to fight against these things. God gives us everything we need to bring his unfailing love to all creation. Are you ready to use these superpowers?

November 7: Fighting Anger with Compassion

November 14: Fighting Loneliness with Community

November 21: Fighting Poverty with Generosity

November 28: Fighting Greed with Thanksgiving

MAD HAIR NIGHT!

Instead of individual small groups this week, we will all be meeting together for one 'Hair-Raising Night of Fun.' There will be 'craziest hair competitions', games, snacks, and a short Bible time at the end of the night. Be prepared to get messy, crazy, and experience just plain madness.

YOUR TICKET TO GET IN THE DOOR: CRAZY HAIR!

If your middle schooler is not plugged into a small group, this would be a great opportunity to get connected. This is also a fantastic event to bring tons of friends. It is going to be fun night your middle schooler will not want to miss.

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE CONFERENCE

Stuck in the Middle is a conference designed specifically for middle schoolers. This year the theme is: Identity Tour. The Identity Tour will challenge students to examine their lives and begin to understand who they are in light of God's Word. Who God says I am? What God created me to do? How my friends influence my identity?

The Identity Tour will be featuring our very own Mark Oestreicher as the speaker, Dutton as the worship band, and many other fantastic artists.

SIGN-UPS begin this Sunday:

$50 deposit will reserve your spot.

The cost includes transportation to Newsong Church in Irvine, dinner on Friday, hotel lodgings, and an incredible conference your middle schooler will not want to miss.

PARK CLEAN UP THIS SATURDAY

Do you have a few hours to give La Mesa this Saturday morning? Volunteer at La Mesa Park Appreciation Day!

Journey has adopted Collier Park on Palm Avenue in La Mesa. We will paint picnic tables, stain park benches, pick up trash, and trim trees. You don’t have to be a La Mesa resident – just love La Mesa!

Also, parents are welcomed to stay and help as well so make it a family event!

Please note: All participants will need to fill out the following waiver.

Current Sunday Morning Series

Some of the most bizarre stories in the Bible reveal incredible characteristics and allow us to get to know God better. For the next five weeks we are going to look deeper at these stories and discover truth that will help us grow closer to the ultimate story writer.

October 3 “ No Turning Back”

October 10 “A Fishy Tale”

October 17 Is That Donkey Talking to Me?

October 24 “Jael Pegs it”

October 31 “Lazarus Ain't No Zombie ”