Current Youth Group Study Series: The New Normal
Hey Everyone!
As you've probably surmised,due to the Corona Virus outbreak, we will be cancelling all youth group activities for at least the next few weeks. Just yesterday the President advised against group meetings of 10 or more. We will take that advice for now. However, that does not mean our need to grow in our faith is cancelled. So for the next few weeks, youth group will still committed to that goal. It will just look a little different going forward. Every few days I will send out a devotional I have found particularly helpful in my own walk with God. It is about 4-5 paragraphs each and shouldn't take to long to read (check your email regularly for devotionals!). I recommend the following after reading:
The Corona Virus might prevent us from meeting for a while but I will not stop us from growing in our faith and discipling each other. Our relationship with Christ will not deepen by doing nothing so I would encourage you guys to take advantage of this going forward. This might be our new normal for a while and our youth group might look different but in the end, our goals and purposes have not changed.
~~Pastor Jeff~~
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Hey Everyone!
As you've probably surmised,due to the Corona Virus outbreak, we will be cancelling all youth group activities for at least the next few weeks. Just yesterday the President advised against group meetings of 10 or more. We will take that advice for now. However, that does not mean our need to grow in our faith is cancelled. So for the next few weeks, youth group will still committed to that goal. It will just look a little different going forward. Every few days I will send out a devotional I have found particularly helpful in my own walk with God. It is about 4-5 paragraphs each and shouldn't take to long to read (check your email regularly for devotionals!). I recommend the following after reading:
- I will post accompanying Bible passages that you should read on your own.
- I will post discussion questions that you should think through on your own
- Post your reactions/thoughts/questions on the youth group chat to share with the rest of the youth group.
The Corona Virus might prevent us from meeting for a while but I will not stop us from growing in our faith and discipling each other. Our relationship with Christ will not deepen by doing nothing so I would encourage you guys to take advantage of this going forward. This might be our new normal for a while and our youth group might look different but in the end, our goals and purposes have not changed.
~~Pastor Jeff~~
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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
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