I am super excited about the revamping of our IGNITE Youth ministry. As Leah transitions into the running of our Kingdom Kids children’s ministry, Eric & I have been presented with the awesome opportunity to focus on the youth of Family Christian Center.
As a teen, I can remember what a BIG part my church’s youth group played in encouraging and strengthening my daily walk with the Lord. I can still vividly remember my zany youth pastor, “Brother Eddie,” doing everything he could to not only get, but also keep our attention on the things of God. He did everything from riding a motorcycle into the youth room to driving a bus with no hands (don’t even ask!). While I am sure we will be experiencing all kinds of creative outlets in the new youth services, I can promise you I will never drive a bus full of your kids with no hands! What I can promise you is that your teen will come away with a fresh understanding of who God is and how much He cares and loves for each one of us.
The focus of these monthly services will be a simple one…to get our youth on FIRE for God so they will spread His LOVE throughout their schools and communities. As a way to help prepare both you and your teen for these services, I want to share with you what our vision is for the teens of Family Christian Center. Through much time and prayer, God has laid upon our hearts this simple, yet powerful vision. This vision will be shared and rehearsed with your teens starting the first week of our services.
1. I Choose to Live a Godly Lifestyle through the Reading & Application of His Word, Worship & Prayer. (Ephesians 1:11-14)
2. I am Empowered to Know God’s Heartbeat for My Life. (Jeremiah 17:7-8)
3. I Love Others the Way God Loves Them. (1 John 4:10-12)
4. I am A Part of Something that is Bigger than Myself. (Mark 16:15)
5. I am Equipped to Serve Others Using My Gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:4-5)
While each service will be unique and inviting, we will focus on presenting intimate worship, fast-paced, practical application of the Word, and fellowship with other teens.
As April 5th is fast approaching, please keep our teens and these services in prayer. If you are a teen, please pray that when you come to IGNITE, you come with an open-heart and an open-mind to receive all God has for you during these special services devoted just to you!
Looking forward to seeing you on the 5th!
Pastor Angie Thomas, IGNITE Youth Ministries
ignite@familychristcenter.com
Posted on
Thu, March 19, 2009
by Pastor Angie Thomas