The Tuesday results:
_We started the night off with this statement: “You have no idea what God might want to accomplish through you in this world”. This led into a conversation about our appetites and how we surrender the things that dominate our lives to Jesus.
_I love our group! Especially when new faces arrive and they get loved on. One youth told me they convinced their friend to come (which I met) and said they had to drag them there. After the night was over the friend responded “This wasn’t so bad”. Praying that God transforms their heart and they come back next week.
_Worship through song is always a blessing. R.J. started our night with communion (the best way to start any night) and then we sang our hearts away. Awesome.
_We talked about the last 3 weeks in our D-groups. Each shared their thoughts, responses, and what they learned from each small group. So great to get feedback like that.
_Our meeting for the trip to L.A. was great! So excited to see who is going.
_This Sunday we meet at 9:30a. We’re focusing on Pain and Suffering. Next Tuesday we begin something called “Intelligent”. Join us baby!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
JCX 2/15/11
I’m excited! JCX was awesome Tuesday. Here’s the info:
_First: We ended our focus on what’s attractive on Tuesday night. Over the last three weeks we looked at sex, marriage, dating, truth and prayer from a Biblical point of view. We met in smaller groups and had our adult leader’s share what the scriptures teach about each topic. Then, the youth had a chance to ask questions and respond to what was shared.
_Second: I have had the chance to share Jesus with two of our youth over the last two weeks. One prayed to receive Christ and the other is still in the process of understanding what it means to know Jesus. No matter how many times I get to chat with the youth about faith, nothing is better than talking about Jesus and inviting them to know Him as their Lord and Savior.
_Third: Amanda Habell is awesome! That’s what I have decided. She led us in communion last night and gave us some great things to consider.
_Fourth: Worship through song really has become a powerful time on Tuesday. Our leaders spent time praying with our youth, one on one, during this time.
_Fifth: Each small group was filled. A lot of “after group” convo’s were happening last night. So cool to see people interested in what God desires for them.
_Sixth: Next week there is a meeting for those who are planning on attending the trip to L.A. It’s happening after JCX in the main room.
_Seventh: In two weeks, we start a series called “Intelligent”.
_First: We ended our focus on what’s attractive on Tuesday night. Over the last three weeks we looked at sex, marriage, dating, truth and prayer from a Biblical point of view. We met in smaller groups and had our adult leader’s share what the scriptures teach about each topic. Then, the youth had a chance to ask questions and respond to what was shared.
_Second: I have had the chance to share Jesus with two of our youth over the last two weeks. One prayed to receive Christ and the other is still in the process of understanding what it means to know Jesus. No matter how many times I get to chat with the youth about faith, nothing is better than talking about Jesus and inviting them to know Him as their Lord and Savior.
_Third: Amanda Habell is awesome! That’s what I have decided. She led us in communion last night and gave us some great things to consider.
_Fourth: Worship through song really has become a powerful time on Tuesday. Our leaders spent time praying with our youth, one on one, during this time.
_Fifth: Each small group was filled. A lot of “after group” convo’s were happening last night. So cool to see people interested in what God desires for them.
_Sixth: Next week there is a meeting for those who are planning on attending the trip to L.A. It’s happening after JCX in the main room.
_Seventh: In two weeks, we start a series called “Intelligent”.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
JCX 2/8/11
It was an Attractive night at JCX. Details:
_This group spent their Saturday working @ YAPS. From left to right (back): Seth, Cole, Vanessa, Amanda, Annery, Kayla, Samantha, (front) Lacey, Melody
_We started the night @ 6pm with a group that came to pray over the youth that will be @JCX. It was awesome hearing the hearts of each of those peeps. Thanks Sam, Robert, Seth, Troy, Foley, Neil, Brian, and R.J.
_We met in 5 small groups again last night. Each had a specific topic: Sex, Marriage, Dating, Prayer and Truth.
_The sex, marriage and dating groups were extra full last night. The prayer and truth groups had the right amount of people for what needed to happen. In the prayer group, each person had a chance to share what’s stirring in their heart and were then prayed over. The truth group gives a lot of information so the smallness of the group helped with questions and understanding.
_At the end of each group the youth receive slips with a specific challenge based on what was shared. Here are the specific challenges for each group:
Sex- Challenge: This week I will live by this truth “As a Christian, my body is where God chooses to dwell.” I will live this out by treating my body with dignity, removing anything or anyone that will corrupt that way of thinking and pray once a day that I would honor God with my choices, specifically when it comes to my sexuality.
Marriage- Challenge: During the next week, think about the relationship you have with Jesus. Write down 3 things in your life that have more influence on you than God. Pick one and choose to substitute whatever it is for time with God. For example, instead of Facebook for a week, read your Bible.
Dating- Challenge: Dating is a bigger decision than just picking someone out of the crowd. Because of this, I will pray for the person I’m dating or for the person I will be dating. I will pray that they would love Jesus and honor Him with their life above anything else. I will also begin to think about and write down the qualities I desire in a person I date and eventually marry.
Prayer- Challenge: Throughout the next week I will practice each prayer that we participated in during this small group time. I will also connect with one person in this room and make it a point to pray for them once a day.
Truth- Challenge: God is real. Are you willing to give your life to Him? This week, pray that God open your eyes and shows himself to you. Pray, also, that you wouldn’t dismiss God moving in your life as coincidence but that you would agree that God is present, real and loves you.
_This Sunday we’re focusing on Sticking Faith and Sticking Fingers. Interested? Come at 9:30am.
_Next Tuesday we finish our focus on what’s Attractive. Join a group you haven’t sat through.
_Vision Trip to L.A. March 14-18. Sign up Sunday.
_This group spent their Saturday working @ YAPS. From left to right (back): Seth, Cole, Vanessa, Amanda, Annery, Kayla, Samantha, (front) Lacey, Melody
_We started the night @ 6pm with a group that came to pray over the youth that will be @JCX. It was awesome hearing the hearts of each of those peeps. Thanks Sam, Robert, Seth, Troy, Foley, Neil, Brian, and R.J.
_We met in 5 small groups again last night. Each had a specific topic: Sex, Marriage, Dating, Prayer and Truth.
_The sex, marriage and dating groups were extra full last night. The prayer and truth groups had the right amount of people for what needed to happen. In the prayer group, each person had a chance to share what’s stirring in their heart and were then prayed over. The truth group gives a lot of information so the smallness of the group helped with questions and understanding.
_At the end of each group the youth receive slips with a specific challenge based on what was shared. Here are the specific challenges for each group:
Sex- Challenge: This week I will live by this truth “As a Christian, my body is where God chooses to dwell.” I will live this out by treating my body with dignity, removing anything or anyone that will corrupt that way of thinking and pray once a day that I would honor God with my choices, specifically when it comes to my sexuality.
Marriage- Challenge: During the next week, think about the relationship you have with Jesus. Write down 3 things in your life that have more influence on you than God. Pick one and choose to substitute whatever it is for time with God. For example, instead of Facebook for a week, read your Bible.
Dating- Challenge: Dating is a bigger decision than just picking someone out of the crowd. Because of this, I will pray for the person I’m dating or for the person I will be dating. I will pray that they would love Jesus and honor Him with their life above anything else. I will also begin to think about and write down the qualities I desire in a person I date and eventually marry.
Prayer- Challenge: Throughout the next week I will practice each prayer that we participated in during this small group time. I will also connect with one person in this room and make it a point to pray for them once a day.
Truth- Challenge: God is real. Are you willing to give your life to Him? This week, pray that God open your eyes and shows himself to you. Pray, also, that you wouldn’t dismiss God moving in your life as coincidence but that you would agree that God is present, real and loves you.
_This Sunday we’re focusing on Sticking Faith and Sticking Fingers. Interested? Come at 9:30am.
_Next Tuesday we finish our focus on what’s Attractive. Join a group you haven’t sat through.
_Vision Trip to L.A. March 14-18. Sign up Sunday.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
JCX 2/1/11
Tuesday night we started our theme of Attractive … here are the details:
_First … The picture below is of the group that helped clean and prep the kid’s area for painting. They worked for a few hours on Monday and we’re very thankful. From left to right: Heidi, Mandy, Brittany, Sam, Katie, Shayla, Bethany and Brian.
_Second … We focused on 5 topics Tuesday night: Sex, Marriage, Dating, Prayer and Truth. Each was presented in a smaller group so the youth could interact with the leaders and the scriptures and come to a better understanding of why these things are attractive Biblically.
_Third … We showed some pictures of the things we find attractive on the opposite sex. Obviously, we were limited to what we could put up on the screen because looking at that stuff wouldn’t be appropriate. So, we did the next best thing … we showed pictures of those “body parts” in a “make me gag” sort of way. For example, legs are physically attractive. We showed a picture of some dudes REALLY HAIRY legs! And it was awesome!
_Fourth … We took communion together for the first time in a while. Lacey Namoa reminded us that Jesus said “whenever we gather, we are to remember Him”. So we did!
_Fifth … Next week we continue our Attractive series. Be ready … because we got some surprises for you!
_First … The picture below is of the group that helped clean and prep the kid’s area for painting. They worked for a few hours on Monday and we’re very thankful. From left to right: Heidi, Mandy, Brittany, Sam, Katie, Shayla, Bethany and Brian.
_Second … We focused on 5 topics Tuesday night: Sex, Marriage, Dating, Prayer and Truth. Each was presented in a smaller group so the youth could interact with the leaders and the scriptures and come to a better understanding of why these things are attractive Biblically.
_Third … We showed some pictures of the things we find attractive on the opposite sex. Obviously, we were limited to what we could put up on the screen because looking at that stuff wouldn’t be appropriate. So, we did the next best thing … we showed pictures of those “body parts” in a “make me gag” sort of way. For example, legs are physically attractive. We showed a picture of some dudes REALLY HAIRY legs! And it was awesome!
_Fourth … We took communion together for the first time in a while. Lacey Namoa reminded us that Jesus said “whenever we gather, we are to remember Him”. So we did!
_Fifth … Next week we continue our Attractive series. Be ready … because we got some surprises for you!
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