Happenings
- Evangelism University 2012 RECAP- Pictures & a Brief Recap of last weekend's HUGE event: http://gospelglow.com/2012/01/evangelism-university-2012-recap/
- 10 Reasons We're Preaching Joshua to Young People - the method behind the madness of preaching through an OT book to teenagers... http://gospelglow.com/2012/01/10-reasons-why-were-preaching-joshua-to-young-people/
- 2012 SM Google Calendar Published: Get it HERE
- Lads-To-Leaders Practice - Next practice is this Sunday, January 22nd. Sundays at 2-4pm - Meet with coaches to practice puppets, write speeches, lead singing, etc...
- ONE:TWENTY-TWO - Sunday night, we'll gather at 6pm for service & then watch the Event beginning online at 7:30 p.m. CST. Bring $5 for pizza. We'll be done at 8:30pm. This is part of FHU's GO! Camp Initiative to step up with your youth group and serve somebody outside the church. "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." James 1:22 - For more information, visit http://www.fhu.edu/GO/BLOG/post/GO!-presents-ONETWENTY-TWO.aspx Read more
- BIBLICAL MAN/WOMAN CLASS - For the next 3 months, we are offering a series of split classes on biblical manhood and the virtuous Christian woman. High School students are invited along with their parent to attend the Sunday morning session. For more information, visit http://gospelglow.com/2012/01/biblical-manhoodwomanhood-series/
- 2012-AT-A-GLANCE - highlight dates you'll want to mark on your calendar - View, download, print, save! http://gospelglow.com/2011/12/2012-student-ministry-at-a-glance/
- Challenge Youth Conference - The sign-up list for CYC is exploding! Adults & teens - Check with Scott to make sure you are signed up to go! Cost is $75 and 3 meals. Deadline for registration& payment is Wednesday, February 8th. February 24-26 in Gatlinburg, TN. More info at http://cyconline.com/main/index.php
Recap of This Week's Teaching (Joshua 1): A quick summary of what teenagers are being taught in class..
- Young men should aspire to be like Joshua – men who pick up their pants, pull out their swords, push forward by the promise & protection of God.
- Young ladies should date & marry men like Joshua. Responsible young men who get off the couch, read their Bible, and fight for their family’s entrance to the promised land.
- The Lord promised victory & possession of every place Joshua’s feet touched. As Christians, we also have to step out in faith knowing the promise of victory & possession already taken by Christ.
- Laziness can keep young people from taking their schools, ball fields, and workplaces for Christ. We must get up & go. The Lord gives. But we must go.
- Be strong and courageous. Young Christians need strength and courage to accept His will, obey His Word, & go fight in war.
- Joshua called, charged, commanded & commissioned his officers to take the land by the promise of God. Jesus called, charged, commanded, & commissioned us as His disciples to take the land by the power of the gospel. Matt 28:18-20, Acts1:8
- The people’s pledge to Joshua was a promise of loyalty and commitment. Rebellion & disobedience to him meant death. A young person’s confession/pledge to Jesus is the same – a promise of loyalty & commitment. Death comes when we rebel & disobey Christ’s commands.
- The Israelites longed for rest/shalom/peace/well-being from the warfare and work of soldiers and slaves. Today we find our true rest/Sabbath/shalom as a sons, daughters & servants of Jesus Christ.
Upcoming Events & Activities
- Jan 20 - KFC Event - Friday Night @ Angela Collins' house. 6:30-8:00 for K-5th grades! Building Snowman & Character!
- Jan 22 - Lads to Leaders Practice @ 2PM
- Jan 22 - ONE:TWENTY-TWO - FHU's GO! Camp Initiative to step up with your youth group and serve somebody outside the church. "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." James 1:22 - For more information, visit http://www.fhu.edu/GO/BLOG/post/GO!-presents-ONETWENTY-TWO.aspx
- Jan 25 - GLOW Event - Middle School & High School - Invite your friends and pack the building for an awesome night as we launch into Part 1 of VICTORIOUS
- Jan 29 - YOUTH NIGHT - Young Men Lead PM Worship Service
- Feb 5 - Parent Involvement Meeting - Evaluating the progress & effectiveness of the youth program - during Bible class hour
- Feb 5 - Sunday Night Winter Youth Series at Center Chapel church of Christ, Mt. Juliet Evils (Worldliness, James 4.1-12
- Feb 6 - The Pantry Open - 9-11am & 5-7pm
- Feb 10-12 - Marriage Retreat
- Feb 17 - KFC Event @ Bond's House - Snowball Style! K-5th graders, wear your warmest & get ready for a snowball-filled night! 6:30-8:00pm.
- Feb 24-26 - CYC (Challenge Youth Conference)
- March 4 - Sunday Night Winter Youth Series at Lafayette church of Christ, Lafayette, TN Saving Souls (James 5.19-20)
- March 5 - The Pantry Open - 9-11am & 5-7pm
- March 6 - Daddy Daughter Date Night - Updates are coming for a Spring Meadows edition of www.daddydaughterdatenight.com
- March 9-10 Men's Retreat - at Deer Run
- March 16 - KFC Event
- March 17 - Outdoor Work Day (weather permitting)
- March 24 - Spring Fling
- March 25-30 - Spring Break for Maury, Williamson & CA
- March 31 - Spring Fling
- April 2-6 - Williamson County Spring Break
- April 6-8 Lads to Leaders Convention - http://www.lads-to-leaders.org/
- May 20 - Graduation Reception -
- June 3-8 - GO! Camp @ Freed-Hardeman University
- June 24-28 Vacation Bible School
- July 1-6 - Spring Meadows - Millview Bible Camp at Western Kentucky Youth Camp
- July 25-28 - End of Summer Mission/Service Campaign
- Aug 11 - Father/Son Lake Trip - TIms Ford Lake
- Sept 13 - Bible Bowl in Cookeville, TN
- Oct 12-15 - Fall Break Beach Retreat
- Nov 9-11 - EQUIP!
- Dec 27-30 - Exposure Youth Camp
Text, Tweet & Task
- TEXT - "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (Joshua 1:8 ESV)
- TWEET - "God ALWAYS uses imperfect people in imperfect situations to accomplish his perfect will." - RT @RickWarren
- TASK - "Churches exist to bring glory to God and to carry out His mission in the world.." Thom Rainer
Over the next 16 weeks, we’re preaching through the book of Joshua to our teenagers. Here's why:
- Here’s the thing. In 4 months, we’ll graduate a class of seniors – 18-year-olds who will be unleashed into the real world. And when they get out on their own, they probably won’t care to remember their youth minister’s stance on any particular subject or “relevant” issue. What they will remember will be the Savior & Source for redemption of truth in all life’s matters.
- God’s Word was written to give us unchanging, unfading, unending, undying truth. Young people need to know the Source of lasting truth for the latest trend, Scripture. Joshua prized, preached and treasured “the Book of the Law” in all He did.
- Young people also need to know their Savior – that knowing Christ & His divine power is everything. That knowledge grants us all things pertaining to life & godliness. 2 Peter 1:3
- In particular, the book of Joshua points us forward to Jesus. Joshua paints the perfect picture of Christ – a strong leader/warrior/savior, an obedient, humble, man of prayer, who shows grace, punishes sin, points people to God’s Word, & ultimately pilots God’s chosen ones to victory and rest in the Promise Land.
- This book drives boys to aspire to be like men Joshua – men who pick up their pants, pull out their swords, push forward by the promise & protection of God.
- This book is a young lady’s treasure chest of traits they should seek in their future husbands – responsible young men who they can trust to get off the couch, read their Bible, and fight for their family’s entrance to the Promised Land.
- In a young world & culture of weak role models and phobia-filled schools, Joshua teaches the fundamental principle of strength and courage found in the presence of God & His people.
- Young people braving the damage of divorce, abuse, dishonesty, & broken promises, need to know the God of Joshua, who protects and keeps his promises. He keeps his covenant like a divine “spit-shake”. Instead of spitting & shaking hands, God sealed the contract envelope of his promises/blessings with the blood that flowed from the hands of His Son.
- The sins of sex, prostitution and homosexuality are rampant in culture today. The guilt on the shoulders of churched and un-churched young people need to hear of the saving grace extended to the harlot Rahab. They also need to hear of the judgment/punishment brought on the sinning, unrepentant, unbelieving Canaanites.
- Joshua is the needle that threads the supremacy and steadfastness of God through our heritage as His people. Based on our past history, we’re compelled as the newest generation to respond, obey and worship His continuing faithfulness.
Tonight we start Chapter 1 for our students at Spring Meadows called VICTORIOUS: The Epic Conquest of God’s People in Joshua. From this grand account of Joshua, we plan to show he prepared the way for the glory and power and rest found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
