Current Youth Group Study Series: Christianity in Motion
5/22/18--Get ready for a.....NERF WAR!!!!!
5/22/18--Get ready for a.....NERF WAR!!!!!
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Momentum Summer Conference Fundraiser To raise the rest of the money for our trip to Momentum this summer, we placed envelopes on the back bulletin board of the church, numbered 1-100. Anyone can take an envelope and fill it with money matching the dollar amount on the front. But we’re not just asking for handouts! Encourage everyone in the congregation to find odd jobs around their home for the youth group to take care of—we want to minister to our congregation by serving them in a way that will help them the most. No job is too big or too small! |
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The Bible and How to Read It
We've had great group conversation about spending more time in God's Word. I just wanted to send you some ideas on how to develop habits that will grow your walk with the Lord! Here are a couple of tips:
- Download the YouVersion Bible App. This APP is awesome as it allows you to read whatever version of the Bible you like, as well as contains several reading plans you can sign up for. And you can do it all on your phones! Because teens like phones!!
- Sign up for a devotional. I personally recommend a devotional by a teacher named Skye Jethani, whose devotionals you can find HERE. In order to get the devotional, he asks for a donation, but you don’t have to do that. You can just email him at the link provided and he will let you sign up for free. The YouVersion Bible app also has a large number of devotionals that range in length from a few days to an entire year!
- Set your alarm ten minutes before you usually do and read a chapter of the book of Luke. Start in chapter 1 and read as much or as little as you can.
- Whenever you go to bed, spend time reading scripture first.
- If you have down time: Rather than browse Facebook, Twitter or the Internet, pull up your Bible app and read for a bit.
Again, these are just ideas to help you understand and relate to God on a deeper level. Ultimately, nobody is going to force you to read the Bible--that has to be something you decide is important enough to do on your own. You either value it enough to do it, or you don’t. Jesus is waiting for you to get to know him...the next move is yours.
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Youth Events
We've had great group conversation about spending more time in God's Word. I just wanted to send you some ideas on how to develop habits that will grow your walk with the Lord! Here are a couple of tips:
- Download the YouVersion Bible App. This APP is awesome as it allows you to read whatever version of the Bible you like, as well as contains several reading plans you can sign up for. And you can do it all on your phones! Because teens like phones!!
- Sign up for a devotional. I personally recommend a devotional by a teacher named Skye Jethani, whose devotionals you can find HERE. In order to get the devotional, he asks for a donation, but you don’t have to do that. You can just email him at the link provided and he will let you sign up for free. The YouVersion Bible app also has a large number of devotionals that range in length from a few days to an entire year!
- Set your alarm ten minutes before you usually do and read a chapter of the book of Luke. Start in chapter 1 and read as much or as little as you can.
- Whenever you go to bed, spend time reading scripture first.
- If you have down time: Rather than browse Facebook, Twitter or the Internet, pull up your Bible app and read for a bit.
Again, these are just ideas to help you understand and relate to God on a deeper level. Ultimately, nobody is going to force you to read the Bible--that has to be something you decide is important enough to do on your own. You either value it enough to do it, or you don’t. Jesus is waiting for you to get to know him...the next move is yours.
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Youth Events
Momentum Youth Conference
Momentum is still pretty far away—July 17-22—but it’s never too early to start planning! The Darby Grace Youth Group once again plans to make the trip to Indiana Wesleyan University for this year’s Momentum conference. The cost per person will be a minimum of $454, which would be due before June 15, so we’re already planning some fundraisers to enable as many students as possible to attend! Do YOU have any ideas for easy and fun fundraising opportunities? Contact Pastor Jeff above and let us know! In the meantime, check out details about Momentum 2018 by clicking the image below!
Momentum is still pretty far away—July 17-22—but it’s never too early to start planning! The Darby Grace Youth Group once again plans to make the trip to Indiana Wesleyan University for this year’s Momentum conference. The cost per person will be a minimum of $454, which would be due before June 15, so we’re already planning some fundraisers to enable as many students as possible to attend! Do YOU have any ideas for easy and fun fundraising opportunities? Contact Pastor Jeff above and let us know! In the meantime, check out details about Momentum 2018 by clicking the image below!
