Youth Ministry

Preping for 'Fuge

2007-06-19T18:59:54Z

Everyone if getting excited about Centrifuge Plus at Skycroft in Middletown Maryland.
We'll be leaving this Sunday with 15 youth, many of which will be participating in mission work during the week.

We'd like to ask that you pray for all of us, especially our mission team. This is always a great week and we're loking forward to what God will do in our lives.

If you'd like to keep up on what we're going to be discussing, take a look at our Parent Devotional and study along with us.

YEC Weekend

2007-03-13T19:18:32Z

This past weekend, 9 of our youth along with 3 adult councelors attended the BCM/D student evangelism conference, "No Parking," in Ocean City, MD. Everyone from our group thought that the conference was better than what they were expecting and gained some good insights in their walk with God.
Worship music was let by the Jason Lovin's Band(myspace) and other artist played through out the event. There were 3 main speakers, each bringing a different message.
Stuart Hall
Stuart Hall emphasized that before we are able to share our faith with others that we must have God in our own lives. One of the key points he made was that there are many books and ideas on how to effectively share your faith, but unless you are truly reflecting God's glory back to him, none of it will do any good. People will see who you are more than what you say.
Wade Morris
Wade Morris spoke clearly about what it means to be a believer. How giving up control and surrendering to God is not an easy thing to do. That giving your life to Christ isn't something you should do because you see your friends do it, or you are on an emotional high from the weekend.
As a result of this weekend, more than 70 youth accepted Christ. This wasn't some of the huge numbers that are sometimes seen at conferences, but I believe that because of Wade's message these 70+ youth were making true commitments to follow God based on living a life of holiness.
Bucas Sterling
Pastor Sterling closed the session Sunday morning with an inspiring message that described the youth in attendance as the Amos generation. The message emphasized that while they may not have seminary, or association, they have had a visitation and they should not let anyone, even the "Amaziah" crowd, stop them from delivering the message that god has given them.

The weekend also allowed some free time to bond as a group, go over the messages of the day, and on Saturday spend some time on the board walk.
Please continue to pray for all of those that attended the conference that God will give them the strength to deliver the message that He has given them.

Centrifuge and YEC

2007-03-02T16:18:28Z

YEC Update:

There are 9 youth and 3 adults signed up for the Student Evangalism Conference "No Parking" in Ocean City, MD. We will be at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, March 9-11, 2007. The hotel is almost sold out exclusively to Conference attendees! Our theme “NO PARKING” focuses on developing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ in our lives. Stuart Hall, co-author of 7 Checkpoints for Youth Leaders, will lead us in worship. By The Tree will be in concert on Friday Night. Other speakers and bands include Jason Lovin’s Band, Sam Dula, Lebo, Devon Turner, The Rushing of Fools, The Turning, Scott Grissom, Aaron Pankey, K’Lynne McKinney, and Wade Morris.

Centrifuge Update:

We will be attending Centrifuge Plus at Skycroft in Middletown Maryland the week of June 24-29. There are currently 13 youth signed up along with 2 adults. The camp is sold out but there is a waiting list. Nine of our youth will be participating in mission work during the week. If you have signed up for mission work, please remember that you must turn in a Missions Liability Form in addition to the Release Form that is required for all campers. The release form must be notarized, the liability form does not need to be, but must be witnessed.

Youth Gathering Times

2007-03-02T15:36:40Z

Code RED, a ministry for students in grades 7-12, is a great place to learn how to walk more closely with God, to begin and grow a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ, and have fun with friends.
We meet each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. A typical evening involves team and individual games or competitions followed by a time of exploring God’s desire for our lives.
The youth also gather each Sunday morning at 9:30 for Bible study prior to our morning worship service.