All About the Heart and Soul of YouthWorkers
OK I know that sounds a little dramatic. Let me start Micro and move towards Meta. I also really want your input, so this is a conversation starter. Here it goes: Well for about two weeks now I have become the acting Children’s Ministry Director at the Church where I am doing Interim Youth Ministry.…
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Dear NBC, I would respectfully submit that you have not yet realized the world has changed both culturally and technologically. I concede that you seem to be using all of the new technologies available to you. Let me compliment you on your easy navigation web-site and your Facebook fan pages and of course your deft…
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Session 8: Turn On Your Light- Serving, Witness, Mission Supplies: Camper Book, Bible, Pens, Play Dough, soft foam ball Key Scripture: “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,…
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Here’s a fact of life. You’re not going to get through today without hurting those around you. Here’s another fact of life. You’re not going to get through today without being hurt by those around you. That’s why God makes the two sides of forgiveness such a big deal. You need to forgive others when…
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Starting in August 2012 Disciple Bible Study for Youth will be available on-line for Youthworkers to use with a group of High School Youth in their Church, District, Conference, Region, Community as well as there being groups that any individual Youth from anywhere in the world can sign up for. We need facilitators for every…
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Supplies: Camper Book, Bible, Pens, Instructions for low-elements on the Bridgeport ropes course, a United Methodist Hymnal Key Scripture: “Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God; for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting….Sing to the Lord…
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“So, it seems like you read a lot of books?!” Yeah, I get that often. My college-aged son says he was raised at “the library” and he means our home not a publicly funded book depository. And this photo below shows you what is on my reading pile for today. What is wrong with…
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This is one of several sessions in the Soul Fire curriculum that has been posted for YouthWorker Movement use. Supplies: Camper Book, Bible, Pens, a recent newspaper & a recent magazine, poster board, (1) glue stick, scissors Key Scripture: “I am the Lord, I have…
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Looking for a GREAT summer Mission trip in the Dallas, Texas area? Check out www.c2kDallas.org Register before April 1, 2012 and enjoy an all-inclusive mission trip for just $199 per person (if paid in full and on-time) and spend more time with your Youth and less having to plan and run the daily grind of mission…
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As Youthworkers, have we really thought about the implications of Conversion? Have we considered Conversion God’s work? Have we tried to take God’s place to manipulate young people? Do we even have a plan for what comes next the day after Conversion? “To have a conversion experience is nothing much. The real thing is to…
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Session 5: Energize Your Light- Community Supplies: Camper Book, Bible, Pens, Drawing Paper, Crayons Key Scripture: “Awe came upon everyone, because of the many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds…
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Numbers matter. They matter to your doctor when it involves your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. They matter to your spouse when it comes to thermostat setting and it’s 25 degrees outside. They matter to you when you need to know whether you have enough money in the checking account as you write your monthly…
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Session 4: Energize Your Light- People & Friends; the Power of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships Supplies: Camper Book, Bible, Pens, index cards (10 per group member), butcher paper, markers, masking tape Key Scripture: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have…
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I am a little bit reluctant to say this out loud, but, I kind of like Christmas these days. Our tree is up, I played my three “A Very Special Christmas” CDs the other day while the family was around, and I even put white lights on the outside of the house this year signifying…
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*This camp/retreat curriculum could be easily adapted for weekly Sunday school or Youth Group use. Make modifications as needed. The intent is to help Youth experience the Means of Grace (Spiritual Disciplines/Christian Practices).Session 3: God Light- The Lord’s Prayer Supplies: Camper Book, Bible, Pens, 1 sheet of drawing paper for each camper,…
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Originally posted in 2010 - this is a great reminder that you do a lot … [Read More...]
Sociologist of Youth Ministry - Melinda Denton Last month I asked one … [Read More...]
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