RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

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 The Education Ministry is responsible for teaching and helping the member’s of Rising Star grow through classes and sessions geared toward your spiritual growth. Those who attend classes “grow in faith” and learn what it truly means to serve God and mankind. Education classes are open to all, unless specified and cover all ages and spiritual walks. You can find more information below or by calling the church office at 520-791-3068. 
Tenisha Tounsel
Director of Christian Education
education@risingstarbaptist.org

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Wanda Buchanan & Lisa Watson, Mentoring Enrichment Team Leaders
education@risingstarbaptist.org
 

The Mentoring Enrichment Team (MET) Ministry is organized to strengthen student academic abilities and to aid in developing future leaders through support and mentorship. MET endeavors to assist students by providing ongoing homework assistance and annual educational workshops and programs. Some of the programs provided by the Ministry are described below. All programs are open to Rising Star church members, their family and friends, as well as the greater Rising Star community.

  • Homework Assistance: Assistance is provided through MET Connect. Students are encouraged to begin bringing homework, or any topic/exercise they would like to clarify, within the very first few weeks of class and not to wait until right before an exam. Assistance is provided throughout the academic year. Click HERE to join the MET Connect Zoom Call M.E.T Connect will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM.
  • College Application and FAFSA Workshop: This workshop provides both parents and students with an overview of the components of the Common Application – a general college application - produced by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (www.commonapp.org). Students will also receive invaluable tips for completing an eye-catching application. Parents and students are also provided guidance on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be obtained from www.fafsa.gov. This workshop is offered in January.
  • Summer Reading Program: This program is in partnership with the Pima County Library. Youth and teens are encouraged to read from either the recommended summer reading list provided by their school or the summer reading list provided by the Library and adults can read any selection they desire. Prizes are offered are for reaching milestones and are awarded by both Pima County Library and MET. This program runs from June through July.
  • Back-to-School Boot Camp and Parent Information Forum: This program is created to prepare students for the school year. It is structured to equip students with invaluable skills and outlooks and approaches to their school work. Examples of topics covered during this workshop include positive thinking, motivation, organization, note taking, concentration, procrastination, goal setting, study habits, learning styles, test taking and advocating for your child(ren)’s education. This program is offered in June.
  • Alumni College and Armed Forces Fair: Students will have the opportunity to meet with alumni from colleges and universities across the country. The alumni will give a first-hand account of their experiences at the institution they graduate from. Similarly, members of the Armed Forces will also provide accounts of their experiences. This program is held in the Fall.
  • SAT Review Workshop: This program is conducted by Double800.com. A select number of students will be chosen, via an application process, to participate in an 8-week preparation course. Workshops will be held on Saturdays from 1:00-3:30pm at Rising Star. A commitment to attend all workshops is required. The facilitators of the preparation course have a track record of increasing scores by 200 points and more. This program runs for eight (8) consecutive weeks beginning in October and concluding the last week of November.

JOIN MET CONNECT
CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM MEETING

Every 2nd & 4th Wed. @ 6 PM
Meeting ID: 916 8479 5258

Passcode: 085847


  • Homework Assistance: Assistance is provided through MET Connect. Students are encouraged to begin bringing homework, or any topic/exercise they would like to clarify, within the very first few weeks of class and not to wait until right before an exam. Assistance is provided throughout the academic year. Click HERE to join the MET Connect Zoom Call M.E.T Connect will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM.
  • College Application and FAFSA Workshop: This workshop provides both parents and students with an overview of the components of the Common Application – a general college application - produced by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (www.commonapp.org). Students will also receive invaluable tips for completing an eye-catching application. Parents and students are also provided guidance on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be obtained from www.fafsa.gov. This workshop is offered in January.
  • Summer Reading Program: This program is in partnership with the Pima County Library. Youth and teens are encouraged to read from either the recommended summer reading list provided by their school or the summer reading list provided by the Library and adults can read any selection they desire. Prizes are offered are for reaching milestones and are awarded by both Pima County Library and MET. This program runs from June through July.
  • Back-to-School Boot Camp and Parent Information Forum: This program is created to prepare students for the school year. It is structured to equip students with invaluable skills and outlooks and approaches to their school work. Examples of topics covered during this workshop include positive thinking, motivation, organization, note taking, concentration, procrastination, goal setting, study habits, learning styles, test taking and advocating for your child(ren)’s education. This program is offered in June.
  • Alumni College and Armed Forces Fair: Students will have the opportunity to meet with alumni from colleges and universities across the country. The alumni will give a first-hand account of their experiences at the institution they graduate from. Similarly, members of the Armed Forces will also provide accounts of their experiences. This program is held in the Fall.
  • SAT Review Workshop: This program is conducted by Double800.com. A select number of students will be chosen, via an application process, to participate in an 8-week preparation course. Workshops will be held on Saturdays from 1:00-3:30pm at Rising Star. A commitment to attend all workshops is required. The facilitators of the preparation course have a track record of increasing scores by 200 points and more. This program runs for eight (8) consecutive weeks beginning in October and concluding the last week of November.
  • Homework Assistance: Assistance is provided through MET Connect. Students are encouraged to begin bringing homework, or any topic/exercise they would like to clarify, within the very first few weeks of class and not to wait until right before an exam. Assistance is provided throughout the academic year. Click HERE to join the MET Connect Zoom Call M.E.T Connect will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM.
  • College Application and FAFSA Workshop: This workshop provides both parents and students with an overview of the components of the Common Application – a general college application - produced by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (www.commonapp.org). Students will also receive invaluable tips for completing an eye-catching application. Parents and students are also provided guidance on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be obtained from www.fafsa.gov. This workshop is offered in January.
  • Summer Reading Program: This program is in partnership with the Pima County Library. Youth and teens are encouraged to read from either the recommended summer reading list provided by their school or the summer reading list provided by the Library and adults can read any selection they desire. Prizes are offered are for reaching milestones and are awarded by both Pima County Library and MET. This program runs from June through July.
  • Back-to-School Boot Camp and Parent Information Forum: This program is created to prepare students for the school year. It is structured to equip students with invaluable skills and outlooks and approaches to their school work. Examples of topics covered during this workshop include positive thinking, motivation, organization, note taking, concentration, procrastination, goal setting, study habits, learning styles, test taking and advocating for your child(ren)’s education. This program is offered in June.
  • Alumni College and Armed Forces Fair: Students will have the opportunity to meet with alumni from colleges and universities across the country. The alumni will give a first-hand account of their experiences at the institution they graduate from. Similarly, members of the Armed Forces will also provide accounts of their experiences. This program is held in the Fall.
  • SAT Review Workshop: This program is conducted by Double800.com. A select number of students will be chosen, via an application process, to participate in an 8-week preparation course. Workshops will be held on Saturdays from 1:00-3:30pm at Rising Star. A commitment to attend all workshops is required. The facilitators of the preparation course have a track record of increasing scores by 200 points and more. This program runs for eight (8) consecutive weeks beginning in October and concluding the last week of November.


Nathaniel & Michelle McKelvey, Marriage Ministry Leaders
 
The marriage ministry meets every second and fourth Sunday in the fellowship hall at 8:45 a.m. 
Our Goal is to Lower the Divorce Rate by:
  • Preventing bad marriages
  • Strengthening good marriages
  • Saving troubled marriages
  • Reconciling broken marriages

Good marriages grow through the years as couples grow in their ability to communicate, deal with differences, and keep their commitment to each other alive. A Marriage Ministry is designed to help couples begin building and strengthening their relationship to each other and to God.

  • Concentrate On Loving Your Spouse, Not On Your Compatibility: No matter who your spouse is, you can learn to love each other. In contrast to the prevailing idea that love is something that just happens, Paul commanded husbands to love their wives (Ephesians 5:25) and wives to love their husbands (Titus 2:4). Scripture doesn’t even recognize the possibility of incompatibility between two marriage partners God simply commands both the husband and the wife to love each other.
  • A Married Couple’s Commitment

Both partners must recognize that the marriage is first of all, a commitment to Christ and second, a commitment to each other. Our best defense against forces that will erode our marriage is for both to maintain a deep, profound, and shared relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to obey God’s Word. Finally, a faithful, obedient walk with the Lord will keep us from stumbling and provide us with strength to endure the hard times and enjoy the good times as husband and wife.

A Married Couple’s Checklist

  • Keep God FIRST!
  • Pray Together!
  • Respect and honor each other!
  • Encourage each other to grow together!
  • Read the Bible together as much as possible!
  • Be swift to hear and slow to speak!
  • Make time to communicate with each other!
  • Protect and honor your marriage vows!
  • Do not let others come between your marriage!
  • Have a “Mission Statement” for your Marriage & Family!
  • Thank God every day for your Mate & the life you have together!
  • Understand that “love” is a choice, not a feeling! (You must choose every day to Love your mate)
  • AND when times get rough, remember…

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Marriage Ministry Resources:



M.E.T Ministry Family Resources

Instructions for Virtual Resource Center
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• Students feel free to reach out to the M.E.T. Team if we can assist with your post-secondary plan or if you have questions.

• Parents please contact us if needed. Please email education@risingstarbaptist.org