Archive for Adrenaline

c:nine college

// February 9th, 2010 // View Comments // Adrenaline, Ministry

2009 was an amazing year to launch our C9 Groups for Jr. High and High School. Tons of students attended and got connected to Adrenaline through our C9 Groups. In collaboration with the launch of Chico First Assembly’s small groups for adults, we will be starting a brand new C9 for high school seniors, college students and young adults. This c:nine will meet on Sunday nights beginning February 21 at 6PM.
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Get Jack Out of the Box

// January 20th, 2010 // View Comments // Adrenaline, Ministry

There is something strangely fascinating and creepy about a jack in the box. I don’t know who invented the thing, but it’s sheer brilliance in its ability to capture and frighten at the same time. Anticipation builds as the crank is turned and the music plays. We know what’s going to happen, yet we continue to turn the crank, knowing we’re about to jump out of our skin. The interesting thing about it is that Jack was never intended to live inside the box. It’s purpose is not fulfilled until Jack comes out of the box. What Jack was intended for is fully realized when he pops out of his cage.
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The World’s Greatest Cheap Shot

// January 13th, 2010 // View Comments // Adrenaline, Ministry

Job was a man that was the epitome of a follower of God. He did everything above and beyond in his devotion to his God. Because of that, God totally blessed him with wealth, possessions, fame, prestige, etc. He literally had it all together. But then he was struck by a cheap shot.

In a single day, he lost everything God had ever given him. His possessions, wealth, and even family except his wife. He didn’t do anything wrong. He was more godly than anyone else mentioned in the Bible. he offered sacrifices to God for himself and every member of his family DAILY just in case they MIGHT HAVE SINNED.
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Rewind 2009

// January 4th, 2010 // View Comments // Adrenaline, Ministry

As we are now fully into 2010 (pronounced twenty-ten), I want to take a moment and thank everyone who made 2009 an AMAZING year for Adrenaline.

  • To our adult leaders, you are incredible! Much of our C9 Groups could not be done without you pouring your hearts into these students! All of the time you take away from family and personal sacrifice for these students means to much! Thank you!
  • To our student leaders, you work so hard every week to make Adrenaline one pretty awesome place. Adrenaline wouldn’t be what it is without some great student leaders. Thank you!
  • To our students, we wouldn’t even be in existence if it weren’t for you. This last year has been an amazing year with all of you. Seeing God work in you has been our greatest joy this year.
  • To Chico First Assembly, thank you for letting us be an oasis for students in Chico. Without a vision to reach young people, none of what has happened would have been possible. Thank you for believing in us and in these students.

Looking ahead to twenty-ten,
Pastor Tony Mazon

P.S. What was your favorite moments of 2009? Leave it in the comments!

An Adrenaline Christmas

// December 16th, 2009 // View Comments // Adrenaline, Ministry

We had an awesome time at our annual “An Adrenaline Christmas” service last night! Lots of laughs, fun, and goodies to be had. Some of the highlights are below.
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Lie To Me*

// November 25th, 2009 // View Comments // Adrenaline, All, Ministry

Lie To Me* is Fox’s brand new hit drama, now in it’s second season. The show is centered around Dr. Cal Lightman, a world-reknown face-reading expert. His expertise is reading “microexpressions,” the near instantaneous, involuntary expressions or gestures shown by a human when they are trying to conceal an emotion. They are the slight changes in the face that reflect in a split instant, what people are truly feeling inside. Microexpressions are the same whether you are in America, Africa, Germany, or Iraq. It is a universal truth test. The entire premise of the show is built around the idea that absolute truth is most accurately revealed from the inside out.
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Last Night's Big Win

// February 25th, 2009 // View Comments // Adrenaline, All, Ministry

God has been doing some amazing things in our youth ministry since the first of the year. In January, we began talking about friendships and how they can influence our lives. Many students talked about how that was the best stuff they have ever heard on friendships and the importance of those you let in your inner circle.

That avenue continued as we talked about launching small groups to be the friendliest place in the city. In a recent survey of things most looked for in a youth ministry, over 70% said that the number one thing they want is a friendly atmosphere where they can be themselves. We have worked very hard to create that environment at Adrenaline.
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The beginning

// November 9th, 2007 // View Comments // Adrenaline, All, Ministry, Personal

So last night was our first EVER youth meeting. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but we had 13 students show up, much to my surprise. God is so awesome! I thought there MIGHT be like 5 or so, but 13? WOW!

Since there is NO youth ministry here at all, I am literally starting from the foundation, and that is just building relationships. There are great things in the works, but right now, I am simply focusing on getting to know the students that I have. Once I get in with them, I can start to build on that foundation.

I appreciate all of your continued prayers. The road ahead is a long one, and I know that I am still in the “honeymoon” phase so to speak. Everything right now is very optimistic and cheery, but I know that there is hard work to be done. So here we go!