Lifehouse "Everything" Skit

This video is amazing! It is so powerful!

Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot was one of the first 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ. Can you imagine being one of the 12 that the Messiah wanted as a close friend, confidant, companion? In addition to being one of these men, Judas was the keeper of the money for the group. Judas could not see far enough beyond his own greed and his own goals to appreciate Mary as she anointed Jesus' feet with that expensive perfume just days before Jesus' cruxifixion. How are we like Judas? How many times have we dreamed of a life of wealth so that "we" can have houses, cars, jewels? How might our goals change if we were setting goals and asking for God's input? What God goals do you have? How do you know that they are God goals and not yours?

Goal Setting

All of us have set goals. Some of us set huge, long-term goals whereas others prefer to set smaller, short-term goals. What is the difference? Well, one difference is that the long term goals often are riddled with twists and turns before they are accomplished. Whereas, short term goals are easier to "see" come true. As Christians we need to set goals, too. We need spiritual goals that will challenge us, but not too big so that we get frustrated. What is one goal you have that relates to your spirituality? Have you asked God to help you achieve this goal? Who have you told about your goal? Our friends/family members can help with accountability.

End of Week 2

How are you doing so far? Has Bible Study started to become a part of your everyday life? Are you asking the LORD to join you at school? At the basketball games? At Wal-mart? At the mall? God is wherever you want Him to be. Look for Him. Seek Him and you shall find Him. Are you recording all of your God Hunt Sightings? Today's Bible reading comes from the book of Ezra. In Ezra we read of an account of God's care for people who trust and depend on Him. In Ezra we read about how the enemies laid in wait for the Jews, but the Jewish people were protected by God. Do you feel like you are protected from your enemies? Are you doing things to protect yourself or are you depending on God for protection?

Spiritual Maturity

It is just a guess that many of you Youth Bible Study members have been told to "grow up" or "act your age". What parents, teachers, and other adults mean is that they feel like you are not living up to your chronological age...or simply put, the number of years you have been alive. Pastor Rebecca challenged each you to make mature decisions. Maturity is a process and we all are in the midst of experiencing our Spiritual Maturity. As we have been studying one portion of Paul's ministry, the idea of Spiritual Maturity surfaces. What signs do you have that indicate you are maturing spiritually? In what areas of your Spiritual Journey do you need to mature even more? God is calling each of us to mature in Him, are you ready to answer?

A New Challenge!!!

Hey ya!!

This is Afroqueeeeeeeen!!!!!!!

Ok. So, I have this idea. I think that all of us youth should have a mentor or mentor someone else. I got this idea from one of my Chrysalis friends. She said that it's a lot of fun to mentor one of the younger kids in her church. If you mentor someone, then they could come to you if they are having some kind of a problem. So, I think this will be fun. Do any of you wanna be a mentor or a "mentee"? Please comment your thoughts about this.

Deuces!

Mo' Better!

Tonight was another awesome time at Bible Study. FUMY members are really starting to open up and share their faith, love, and spirit with the group. Tonight many of the participants told how they are doing trying to live up to their new names. What a joy to hear how some of you young people are actually living up to what God wants for your life. As the week progresses, continue looking for God in everything that you do and everywhere you go. FUMY: Remember to record your "God Hunt" sightings on pages 40-41 in your Life More Better journal. Read Acts 23:12-24, what can you learn from the plot to kill Paul?

How are you coming along on the memory verse? Pastor Rebecca issued a challenge for someone to make a Rap out of the memory verse. Are you up for the challenge?