THIS GENERATION – October 2009
Posted by jeffandthea on October 29, 2009
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD ‘09
Samaritan’s Purse is a ministry with many volunteer opportunities. Operation Christmas Child / Shoebox Ministry is one of their projects that the church family @ FBC Fort Payne has worked with in the past.
The website… www.samaritanspurse.org has lots of great information. You are invited to participate in operation Christmas child on November 23rd (Monday during fall break, the same week as Thanksgiving). We will depart from the church at 9am, so try to arrive a few minutes before 9.
This year we will assist in Birmingham, AL instead of Atlanta, GA at the request of the folks at Samaritan’s Purse. Parents of teenagers are also invited to join us for the wonderful ministry opportunity. Sign up is in the youth room. Let me know if you are interested in joining in this missions endeavor. You need to bring about 15 to 20 dollars for food expenses. Thank you.
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IAMSECOND
I recently came across some really wonderful videos of various testimonies online. The former member of the band Korn, Brian, shared an amazing story of his brokenness and need for God. The author of “Samson and the Pirate Monks”, Nate Larkin, shared of God’s ability to rescue him from an extremely destructive addiction. American Idol contestant, Jason Castro, shared of his commitment to Jesus and how like Christ, he sought to be a servant to others.
Athletes, Musicians, Actors, and Everyday Joes have all been impacted by the Grace of God. It is quite refreshing to hear of the power of God at work in the lives of others. If you follow Christ, you also have a testimony to share. I just wanted to encourage you today to visit http://iamsecond.com , and think about your own story. You don’t have to be famous, in the eyes of the world, to share your story. Even you have a story to share.
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A FALL RETREAT THANK YOU
I think (even though many students were unable to attend the entire retreat due to sickness) our ‘09 Fall Retreat was a wonderful event. We missed seeing many of our friends at the retreat due to the flu and other nasty illnesses; however, most of our friends that were sick are much better now. Glad many are feeling better, and I hope everyone stays well.
A special thanks to Brandon Moore (our camp pastor) and Adam Blalock (our guitar player) for making this year’s retreat so special. We were also blessed to have many adults and college students / bcm-ers in the mix. Thank you Erik, Pennie, Melanie, Todd, Buffy, Amar, Justin, Matthew, Hope, and Autumn. Many students have shared with me the powerful way that your ministry in their lives has made a positive impact. Thank you for shining the light and sharing your life with teenagers.
Please pray that the concept of trust as detailed in Proverbs 3:5-6 would continue to resonate in our lives as we continue to grow up in our faith.
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LOOKING BACK ON THIS MONTH:
October 2, 3, & 4 – FBC Fort Payne Fall Retreat @ CamptoknowHim
October 7 – Special FCA Worship Service @ FPHS
October 11 & 12 – Parent and Student Basketball Game & Lock-In @ MBC
October 18 – Youth Choir led Worship @ FBC in the AM J
October Tuesdays & Thursdays – Savior @ School: New Middle School Christian Club, See Kendall Thompson for more info.
October 23 – Trip to Chattanooga especially for Senior High Girls
October 25 – Special PM Worship Service & S.N.A.C. Costume Party @ Debra and Lauren Story’s House
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PARENTING “THIS GENERATION”
FBC Youth Ministry began sending out a weekly note of encouragement to parents of youth this month. We send it through regular email and facebook. The archive of notes can also be found at this website: http://jeffandthea.wordpress.com (the entries to the blog are organized by category, just click on the “parenting this generation” category. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, just email me: jeff@fbcfp.org
