Hey Awesome L7 Family Member!
It’s almost unbelievable that we are at the end of Summer already! Families are gearing up to head back to school and we are getting ready for Youth Ministry to get back into the swing of things. Below are some dates to remember as we start youth ministry back up for the school year!
FALL 2026 CALENDAR
AUGUST
7th — Final Youth Room Friday Hangout, 6-9pm, Free Pizza and snacks
12th — NO YOUTH (1st week back at school for SD Unified)
19th — Wednesday Youth Hangout Night 6pm-8:15pm
26th — Back to School Family Night, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Parent info and Meal
September
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th — Wednesday Night Youth (Grades 6th-12th) 6:30-8:15, 5:30pm Dinner in Fellowship Hall, Youth Room opens at 5:30 as well (students can bring their dinner down with them) Games, Worship, Teaching and Small Groups
UPCOMING Events
October
23rd — Youth Only (6th-12th) Fall Party, 6pm-9:00pm (Lazer Tag Maze, Inflatables, Games, Candy, Free Food)
24th — Trunk or Treat
November
13th-15th — Idyllwild Pines Fall Retreat — $175 per student (Full and Partial Scholarships available) — Have your student join us as we enjoy God’s creation, fellowship and teaching for this awesome weekend!
2027
March
5th-7th - Winter Retreat
June
20th-25th - México Trip
PARENT PAGE
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Sunday School Family Convos
Aug
2nd - NO SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Sunday/Communion Sunday)
9th - Parent Page
16th - Parent Page
23rd - Parent Page
30th - Parent Page
Sept
6th - NO SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Sunday/Communion Sunday)
13th - Parent Page
20th - Parent Page
27th - Parent Page
Wednesday Night Family Info
We are going to be beginning on Fall series on September 2nd the week following our Family Meeting Dinner night. We hope to see you there. Below you can see the summary of our series and some at home conversation starters.
Series: Choose Your Own Adventure (A Series in the Book of Proverbs)
The series title comes from the classic book format where readers make choices that determine how the story unfolds. We’re using that idea as a launching pad into the book of Proverbs, which was written specifically for young people facing real decisions. Over these four weeks, we’re going to look at how the wisdom God offers actually shapes the choices students make every single day.
Below is a brief overview that will give you an idea of what we’ll be discussing each week, along with a question you can ask your child so that you can keep the discussion going at home.
Series Overview: This four-week series will help students navigate life’s pathways with wisdom by showing how their friendships, words, and daily choices shape their future journey with God and others.
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This week, we’re talking about where wisdom actually comes from. The book of Proverbs opens with a bold claim: wisdom starts with knowing God, not just knowing about Him. We’ll unpack the difference between those two things and help students see that every decision they face is shaped by their relationship with God.
Big Idea: Wisdom starts with knowing God.
Primary Scripture: Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10
Questions for Discussion:
When you have a big decision to make, what's the first thing you usually do? Ask a friend? Google it? Go with your gut? Why?
Why do you think it's so tempting to ignore wise advice... even when we know it's right? What makes it so difficult to follow?
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This week, we’re looking at friendship and how the people we spend the most time with are shaping who we’re becoming. Proverbs doesn’t hold back on this one. We want students to think honestly about the voices they’re giving the most access to in their lives, and what kind of friend they’re being to others.
Big Idea: Our friendships shape our future.
Primary Scripture: Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 27:17
Questions for Discussion:
Proverbs 13:20 says "walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble." What do you think it means to give someone the "loudest voice" in your life?
Which kind of friend do you tend to be… the one who tells people what they want to hear, or the one who will say the difficult thing?
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This week, we’re getting into the power of words. Proverbs says the tongue has the power to bring life or death, and we want students to feel the weight of that. We’ll look at how our words reveal what’s happening on the inside, and how God wants to use our words to build people up rather than tear them down.
Big Idea: Our words are more powerful than we realize.
Primary Scripture: Proverbs 18:21
Questions for Discussion:
Why do you think words stay with us so much longer than other things?
We talked about how our words reveal what's going on in our hearts. How have you seen that play out in your own life?
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This week, we’re wrapping up the series by zooming out and looking at the bigger picture. The choices students are making right now, even the small ones, are adding up to something. We want students to walk away with a genuine sense of hope that God is not only aware of where they’re headed but actively involved in guiding them there.
Big Idea: Today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s reality.
Primary Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Questions for Discussion:
When you have a big decision to make, do you tend to figure it out on your own first, or do you usually ask for input? What does that process usually look like for you?
Think about an area of your life where you’ve been gripping the controls pretty tightly. What would it look like to actually release that to God?
Our hope is that the discussion questions above might lead your family to open conversations about what it looks like to seek God’s wisdom in the everyday choices your student is navigating. The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about real life, and we’d love for those conversations to keep going at home.
Thanks for letting us be a part of investing in your students and family, if you have any questions or concerns, please email Pastor Zachl!
In His Grace,
Zach Boyer
Pastor at Clairemont Emmanuel
858 322 2105