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Students are going to text while you speak no matter what you say or how many texting spies you place in the audience. Why not use this evil distraction for good? That’s where Poll Everywhere comes in. It’s a really simple process. You don’t even have to sign up to try it out. You put…
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Something old-something new! The life changing DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY is now available for use with youth totally online. No manuals, no picking a time or place to meet, no transportation obstacles. In fact, youth from neighboring communities or even other countries can join in. If we are going to transform the world, we need our…
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I’ve been meaning to pass this along for a few weeks. You could have reminded me. DIG is a free session that came out of a final assignment from my UMYM Certification class. Well, it is the final assignment. I was halfway holding out for my grade; I didn’t want to give you anything that…
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If you’re like me, Holy seasons are always a difficult time. Usually the church is at it’s busiest and I’m not only striving to focus my own spiritual life but also provide new and relevant experiences for my youth. If you haven’t tried these spiritual disciplines below allow me to suggest incorporating them into this…
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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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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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Sr. High Bible Study: 1 Samuel 5:1-6:12 Illustration Use an illustration from your own experience that captures this sentiment. “In the summer of 2006, I had the privilege to travel to Montreal, Quebec in Canada. I was there for two weeks with a group of college students. One of my favorite days, we rode the…
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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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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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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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*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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Get ready for something awesome – life-size Angry Birds. “I will have to admit that I use to play Angry Birds a little too much. But now I don’t have to feel bad about spending all that time glued to my iPhone last summer because it was all research and preparation for youth ministry!” -Eric…
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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). How To Use this Curriculum: This curriculum was written to be as flexible for each camp and each Family Group as possible. …
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The Life of a Disciple in the World 7 Deadly Sins Session 7: Lust- Salt For Thirst Core Teaching: Lust is the best known sin. It is deceptive, because it is not just a sin of action, but also of thoughts. Giving in to lust is abusing God’s good gift of Human Sexuality. Session Goals: …
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The Life Of A Disciple In The World The Seven Deadly Sins Session 6: Greed- The Fire To Acquire Core Teaching: Greed is a Major Sin that runs wild in today’s world. The love of money produces all sorts of evil. Jesus teaches that the greedy accumulation of things is a rejection of dependency on…
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When I first heard that term, I had no clue what this guy (Jeff Dunn … [Read More...]
We were blessed with a moment to sit down with Kenda Creasy Dean, who … [Read More...]
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