do you hear what i hear?

see ya jan 6

Hey everyone - there will be no twelve stones until the new year.
See ya Wednesday, January 6.

He's here

don't forget...

No twelve stones this week (11/25). Have a great Thanksgiving!

james 3: a story

jr high - sr high progressive dinner

Spread the word...
All Jr and Sr High Schoolers are invited to a progressive dinner on Saturday evening, December 5.
Meet at PRBC promptly at 5:00 and get picked up at 9:00 at the Burggraf home.
(Click the links for maps of PRBC and Burggrafs)

A couple of things to note:
You gotta get dressed up for this one! Ties and dress pants for the guys - dresses for the girls.
Bring a gift (under $5) for the white elephant gift exchange.
There is no charge to come.
We need you to sign up - find the clipboard in the church lobby.

hedge of protection

who said it?

We played this trivia game a few weeks back. Give it a try.
There are different point values for questions as they get harder.
60 points possible.
Each letter choice is used 5 times.
Answers are in the comment section.

1. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” (1 point)
a. Cain
b. Abel
c. Joseph
d. Reuben

2. “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
(1 point)
a. John the Apostle
b. Jesus
c. John the Baptist
d. Paul

3. “Go and search for the child and when you have found him, report to me so that I too may worship him.” (1 point)
a. Herod
b. Magi
c. Elizabeth
d. Simon

4. “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there.” (1 point)
a. Adam
b. Job
c. David
d. Abraham

5. “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
(1 point)
a. Slave-Girl
b. Jailer
c. Soldier
d. Centurion

Bonus: Who are the two “sirs”? (1 point)

6. “O Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” (2 points)
a. Moses
b. Jonah
c. David
d. Job

7. “How can a man be born when he is old? He can’t enter a second time into his mother’s womb, can he? (2 points)
a. Zaccheus
b. Simon
c. Peter
d. Nicodemus

8. “Oh Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.” (2 points)
a. Gabriel
b. Michael
c. Nebuchadnezzar
d. Darius

9. “With a donkey’s jawbone I have made donkeys out of them.” (2 points)
a. Saul
b. Joab
c. Samson
d. Goliath

10. “Give me children, or else I die.”
(2 points)
a. Leah
b. Hannah
c. Michal
d. Rachel

Bonus: Who was this said to? (2 points)

11. “There is a boy here with five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?” (3 points)
a. Andrew
b. Philip
c. Peter
d. Thomas

12. “My father disciplined you with whips but I will discipline you with scorpions.” (3 points)
a. Ish-bosheth
b. Amon
c. Ahab
d. Rehoboam

13. “Lord by this time he stinketh, for he hath been dead four days.” (3 points)
a. Mary
b. Peter
c. Martha
d. John

14. “Why did you bring us here only to be destroyed? If only we had been willing to dwell beyond the Jordan.” (3 points)
a. Achan
b. Aaron
c. Moses
d. Joshua

15. “If it pleases the king, send me to Judah that I may rebuild it.” (3 points)
a. Ezra
b. Nehemiah
c. Joseph
d. Zerubbabel

Bonus: Who was the king? (3 points)

16. “He has made my feet like hinds’ feet and makes me walk on my high places.”
(4 points)
a. Micah
b. Habakkuk
c. Zephaniah
d. Nahum

17. “I most certainly understand now, God is not one to show partiality.” (4 points)
a. Peter
b. Paul
c. Job
d. Namaan

18. “I had a dream of a loaf of bread tumbling into the camp of Midian and flattening their tents.” (4 points)
a. Samson
b. Daniel
c. Joseph
d. Gideon

19. “Draw your sword and kill me so that it won’t be said that a woman slew me.”
(4 points)
a. Abner
b. Joab
c. Abimelech
d. Saul

20. “If there had been a sword in my hand, I would have killed you by now.” (4 points)
a. Jezebel
b. Absalom
c. Balaam
d. Saul

Bonus: Who was this said to? (4 points)

drive thru church

Christ the only way - R.C. Sproul

and the winner is...

Congrats to the Hedlund family team (Don, Karrie, Nathan, Chelsea, Lyndsea, and Garrett) for taking first place in The Amazing Chase car rally. They scored 77 out of 85 points, getting 18 out of 20 clues correct.

All Hedlunds please report to the PRBC office to claim your prize!

the amazing chase - highlight reel

In case you missed the amazing chase last Wednesday, here is a taste of what you missed.

Hume Lake Winter Camp

Hey guys and gals. If you are in middle school or high school it's time to get signed up for winter camp. Sign-ups will be happening this week at twelve stones and this sunday at church. Here's the info you need to have: (or click here to go to HumeLake.org)


Junior High (6th-8th grade): January 29-31 (two nights)(Leave Friday at noon - return Sunday afternoon)
Cost: $165 total. ($75 deposit is due at sign up)





High School: February 18-21 (three nights)(Leave Thursday afternoon - return Sunday afternoon)
Cost: $199 total. ($75 deposit is due at sign up)




Talk to Darren, Willy, or Jessie for info.

that's my king! do you know him?

from a sermon by Dr. S.M. Lockridge...

the amazing chase

Things you don't say to your wife

Here's the Tim Hawkins song we did at twelve stones.

Fletcher Soul Train

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Rythmics with Christopher and Don

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Disco Dave and Donna

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Be aware of your audience

New Twelve Stones Promo

Sometimes computer animated voices make everything more exciting!
Enjoy our new promo:

another stones memorial

After the twelve stones memorial in Joshua 4 we only need to read a few more chapters to find another stones memorial in chapter 7.

When the Israelites conquered Jericho, God gave them specific orders to NOT loot the city. We learn that a man named Achan disobeyed this command, leading to Israel's defeat in the battle against Ai and creating great anger from the Lord.

God told Joshua to identify the sinner in the camp before they would be allowed to continue in victory. Achan and his family were identified as the culprits and were immediately put to death.

Joshua 7:26 reads: "They raised over him (Achan) a great heap of stones that stands to this day and the Lord turned from the fierceness of His anger."

Those stones were a memorial - they created a lasting reminder of God's hatred of sin and disobedience among His people.

May we be a picture of the stones memorial of obedience rather than the stones memorial of disobedience!

Isaac to Rebekah: "He loved her"

Our teaching at Twelve Stones will begin in Genesis 24: "The Family of Isaac and Rebekah". It is extraordinary to ponder the steps to marriage in these early days; that is, the father had the responsibility to choose a bride for his son (think of the gospel implications here). Countless cultures still set up marriage in this same way while we in the west cannot grasp the concept - isn't it comical how we westerners condemn this style of marriage as dangerous to marital success?

On the first day of Isaac and Rebekah's meeting, Genesis 24:67 reads: "she became his wife and he loved her."
Think about these questions:

Why did Isaac love Rebekah?
How could Isaac love Rebekah without ever meeting her?
How should this define our definition of 'love'?
What does this have to do with Jesus and the cross and the church?

The Revelation Song

We've have sung this song a few times in church - thought you might want to watch a cool version of it sung by Kari Jobe. All the lyrics come directly out of Revelation (even the rainbow stuff!).
Check it out:

What will 12 Stones look like?

You likely have never been involved with something like this. We will use multiple methods to get equipped and to glorify our God.

What you WILL find:

• Teaching: We teach depth and provide tools for children of all ages to reach and understand that depth. (Not the other way around)

• Activities: We lead activities that strategically promote “multi-generational” involvement.

• Family interaction: We want to make what’s abnormal into the normal.

• Multimedia: We use videos and other sources to encourage and equip.

• Outreach: We plan many events designed for you to invite unchurched friends.

• Resources: Check out -
  12stonesPRBC.blogspot.com
  for updates, videos, family sites and more.
  Also join our Facebook group:
  12 stones PRBC
  

What you WILL NOT find:

• Drop offs. Don’t leave your kids anywhere—there will be nobody to watch them except yourself!

• Bored children. We do not expect your kids to simply “sit here and be quiet!” We provide you with tools that will engage them in all teaching and activities.

• A quiet, library atmosphere. We are breaking new ground here, so adults should expect some noises they are not used to from the kids.

• The expected. We strategically create an atmosphere of “anticipated unexpectedness.”

12 Stones Philosophy

This integrated and multi-generational philosophy is taken from the principles and commands given in:

Deuteronomy 6
God speaks of “doing” the commandments (v1), “teaching them to your sons,” “talking of them when you sit, walk, lie down, and wake up,” “binding them as a sign on your hand,” and “writing them on your door posts.” (v7-9)
All this so that “you and your son and your grandson might fear the Lord your God.” (v2)
All this so that your sons will ask you in time what the commandments mean. (v20)
Are the commandments of Deuteronomy 6 obeyed in the home?

Titus 2
In this passage Paul gives instruction on what should happen in the church. Older women are to demonstrate Godly character so that they may “encourage the young women to love their husbands and children.” (v3-4)
Likewise the men are given similar instruction. (v6-10)
Are the commandments of Titus 2 obeyed in the church?

Psalm 78
God established a testimony and appointed a law “so that the people should teach them to their children, so that the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born.” (v4-6)
Are the principles of Psalm 78 followed in the home?

Joshua 4
God commanded Joshua to place twelve stones as a memorial so that “when your children ask their fathers in time to come saying ‘what are these stones?’ then you shall teach your children [about the mighty acts of God] so that all the peoples of the earth will know the hand of the Lord is mighty and that you may fear the Lord and serve Him forever.”
Are the principles of Joshua 4 followed in the home and church?

Is the culture of the American Christian family a picture of these four passages?

Can a link be established between the rising number of young adults who, after growing up in the church, have walked away from Christ, and the lack of parental commitment to these commandments?

Obeying these commands takes a radical lifestyle commitment—not simply things we do but rather a way to live.

12 Stones exists to equip all people in the church to pursue their clear, God-given mandate to teach the generations below them so that all may fear the Lord and serve Him forever. We will go to great lengths to promote the bringing together of both the family and generations during ministry settings.

Goals of 12 Stones

For the purpose of equipping the church to change matters that are commonly abnormal and awkward into the normal and familiar, we desire:

• To equip parents, especially fathers, to be the spiritual leaders and disciplers of their households.
• To equip children and teenagers to pursue and embrace both the family setting and the knowledge of the older generations.
• To equip the older generations of the church to embrace the younger generations, despite their many differences, so they may pass along wisdom and knowledge.
• To promote deeper fellowship and knowledge of Scripture for the people of PRBC.
• To provide a practical means of corporate evangelism for the people of PRBC.

Cletus take the Reel

Watch Tim Hawkins' spoof on "Jesus take the Wheel":

No Drop Offs!

When you come to 12 Stones don't expect to drop off your kids... there will be nobody to watch them! If you want time away from your kids, find a babysitter on Saturday night. This night will bring your family together. Relish the chance and don't be afraid!

12 Stones to begin September 2!

Glad you found us.

Clear your schedules and get in the habit of showing up to 12 Stones every Wednesday evening at 6:30, beginning September 2.

Trust me, you have never been in ministry like this. We are not being different just to be different - this is long overdue. I'm not sure why this generation has never chosen to sing, learn, interact, serve, study, etc, in the same environment as their children. I'm not sure why we have segregated not only the kids from our midst, but also the older men and women from our midst.

Read the Scripture around this site. Are parents truly living up to the commands of Deuteronomy 6? Were these simply OLD covenant commands? Is the church living up to the commands of Titus 2? Were these simply first century church commands?

If you are a parent, don't be afraid of ministering WITH your kids. If you are older, don't be afraid to minister to a youth.

How will our kids grow up to love the Lord instead of walk away from the church? It is NOT chance, it is not up to the church nor the schools, it is the Biblical responsibility for parents - they are accountable. We as the church, and subsequently 12 Stones, want to equip you to fulfill your God given responsibility.

It will be fun, it will be challenging, it will be meaty, and your entire family of all ages will be engaged in the program. See ya there!