Dear Parents
It’s good to be back! After a full summer away, I’m excited to step back into Sabbath School and reconnect with your teens as we kick off the new school year. I have bene praying for you, your families, and most definitely your teen. I have been looking forward to stepping back into youth ministry for several weeks now and this Sabbath will be my first Sabbath back teaching.
Paul tells us to “Fight the good fight of faith” and all this month we’re going to be diving deep into what that means. How are Christian’s suppose to fight? What is a good fight? Where do we begin? I’m excited as we will be exploring all these aspects this week and month.
This week we’re starting with a powerful question: Is God real? Should be an easy question with the security of our church, but honestly many students question God’s existence, and even more what it means if He does exist. Do our everyday lives actually reflect what we say we believe? We’ll be challenging the students to wrestle with what it means to align their behavior with their beliefs—and whether their lives testify that they truly believe in the God of the Bible.
I’m praying this year will be one of depth, ownership, and transformation—and I’m honored to walk alongside your teens as they grow in their faith.
Paul tells us to “Fight the good fight of faith” and all this month we’re going to be diving deep into what that means. How are Christian’s suppose to fight? What is a good fight? Where do we begin? I’m excited as we will be exploring all these aspects this week and month.
This week we’re starting with a powerful question: Is God real? Should be an easy question with the security of our church, but honestly many students question God’s existence, and even more what it means if He does exist. Do our everyday lives actually reflect what we say we believe? We’ll be challenging the students to wrestle with what it means to align their behavior with their beliefs—and whether their lives testify that they truly believe in the God of the Bible.
I’m praying this year will be one of depth, ownership, and transformation—and I’m honored to walk alongside your teens as they grow in their faith.
Connection Points
This week, I encourage you to spend a few minutes talking with your teenager about our lesson. Consider building your conversation around James 1:22-25 and these questions (and remember you ought to be answering these questions too):
• What does it look like to "deceive yourself" by only listening to God's word?
• When was a time when it was hard to live out what you believe about God?
• In what areas of your life right now do you think your actions line up well with your belief in God?
• What's one step you could take this week to live out your faith more clearly?
Have a great time exploring these topics. Thanks for your prayers and support!
• What does it look like to "deceive yourself" by only listening to God's word?
• When was a time when it was hard to live out what you believe about God?
• In what areas of your life right now do you think your actions line up well with your belief in God?
• What's one step you could take this week to live out your faith more clearly?
Have a great time exploring these topics. Thanks for your prayers and support!
Announcements
Parent's Vespers - Come discover what youth ministry looks like at CVC and get to know pastor Mic. Whether you've had a teenagers for a decade or you're just starting the journey you'll want to come and hear his vision, mission, plans, and how you can get involved. This is a time for you to ask questions as well. Friday August 8 at 6:00pm in the Youth Room. Come enjoy some taco, watermelon, and pineapple.
Lake Vespers - Our first vespers of the year will be at Branched Oak Lake for Lake Vespers on August 22. We have tubing and boat rides as we hang out on the grass or in the water. Students play soccer, or bat the volleyball around as we enjoy the summer weather. Time is still TBD, but we'll post it here as soon as we know.
Refocus - Refocus (our weekly youth group) will start back up August 27 from 6:30-8pm in the youth room. We can't wait!
Bible Study Small Group - Almost every Friday night Mic and Tori host a small group Bible study in their home from 7:15-9:00pm. This is a time for your teen to be able to ask questions about life, eternity, God, or really anything. We open up the Bible and dive in discovering what it means for us and our faith journey. This is one of the best things we do. We're starting up on August 29, we can't wait!
Our Home Address:
130 Winfield Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68512
Lake Vespers - Our first vespers of the year will be at Branched Oak Lake for Lake Vespers on August 22. We have tubing and boat rides as we hang out on the grass or in the water. Students play soccer, or bat the volleyball around as we enjoy the summer weather. Time is still TBD, but we'll post it here as soon as we know.
Refocus - Refocus (our weekly youth group) will start back up August 27 from 6:30-8pm in the youth room. We can't wait!
Bible Study Small Group - Almost every Friday night Mic and Tori host a small group Bible study in their home from 7:15-9:00pm. This is a time for your teen to be able to ask questions about life, eternity, God, or really anything. We open up the Bible and dive in discovering what it means for us and our faith journey. This is one of the best things we do. We're starting up on August 29, we can't wait!
Our Home Address:
130 Winfield Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68512