Wednesday Recap 2/18/2026

I remember growing up watching a show called "Kids say the darndest things." Most of the time, they were brutely honest things that the kids observed and didn't know how to use discretion when talking about it. 

Hot Topics on the other hand are questions that most students have and not many are willing to answer them in public. So, we devised a plan where students could write their questions anonymously and we would see what Scripture has to say about it.

This last week we had three seniors help answer these questions. It was great to see the students do their research and develop biblical answers about real issues. The other students also appreciated hearing from their peers on these issues as well.

Here are the questions we went over. How would you answer them from a biblical worldview? I would encourage you to dig into the Word and have conversations with your family about these types of questions. 

• How was God made?
• What do I do if a friend is surrounding themselves with bad people at school?
• Does the Bible say anything about going to a non-Christian (secular) University? And how do I be biblically guided in this decision?
• What is the worst sin?
• Do babies go to heaven?
• How do you know if you are following God the way He wants you to?

Take some time this week and see what your family says.

Upcoming Dates

• March 4 - Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) will be coming and speaking about having biblical relationships and how technology plays a role. Parents, you are welcome to attend and hear from PRC. We will be splitting Middle School and High School and ask if parents do attend, they choose to sit in the back of the room. This night will take place at Calvary's main building. We will start at 6pm with ice breakers and then give PRC most of the remaining time, leaving some time for small group. We'll be done by 8pm. A van will be at MidTown to pick up/drop off any student who needs a ride. The van will leave at 5:45pm and return around 8:30pm.
• March 18th - Split Talk is a time a few of our seniors will be sharing their life story, their struggles, and how they journeyed through their student years. They will use Scripture to give biblical guidance that they have learned over their years. The guys will be split from the girls. Girls are asked to bring a blanket, a pillow, or something to sit on. This evening will also be at Calvary's Main campus starting 6-8pm. A van will be at MidTown to pick up/drop off any student who needs a ride. The van will leave at 5:45pm and return around 8:30pm.
• April 1 - Middle Schoolers are going to Continental Baptist Missions to help them with an outdoor work project. Vans will leave MidTown at 6pm and return around 8pm. Middle School students should dress to be outside and get dirty as we help mulch. Senior High will meet for a "normal" evening.
• April 8 - SPRING BREAK - NO THRIVE
• April 15 - Alpha Family Services will be at Thrive to share about their ministry. They will share how they help families during unexpected times. Topics of pregnancy, abortion and counseling will be topics of conversation.
• April 22 - Senior High students will be going to Alpha to help them clean their building. They should dress to get dirty. Vans will leave MidTown at 6pm and return around 8pm. Middle School will meet for a "normal" evening.
• April 29 - Normal Thrive
• May 6 - Hot Topics
• May 13 - End of the Thrive year. More information will be given as plans get confirmed.