VBS Help Needed

Vacation Bible School is almost here!  There will be lots of kids from the church and community learning about the gospel of Jesus Christ....and the FBC Youth can be a part of it!  This year, VBS will be from June 13-17.  If the youth are interested in helping out for any activity or any age level, please have them go to http://www.troyfbc.org/, click on the Volunteer to Help link and fill out the form.  This is a great way for our youth to minister together with the rest of the church. 



How Can I Have Boldness?

Something the youth have been discussing the last couple Wednesday nights is the importance of being ready to share Jesus with people as we go throughout our day.  We discussed some reasons why we don't always share (we are in a hurry/too busy, we assume the other person already knows the truth, etc.).  Tomorrow we are going to look at a story from Acts 4 and find out how 2 disciples were able to speak boldly in the face of great opposition.  The secret to their boldness isn't really a secret at all.  They simply asked God to give them boldness in the face of their opposition (Acts 4:29). 

At the start of your day, consider praying for the following things:
1) That God would bring someone across your path that He would like you to share with
2) That He would let you know when you have come across that person
3) That He would give you the boldness to share with that person.

There's no doubt in my mind that God will answer these requests.

Remember to Take Care of Yourself

As a minister, it is amazing to me how easy it is for me to neglect the spiritual disciplines in my own life.  Between planning several lessons a week for teenagers, planning events, and "doing ministry", it's easy for me to forget about, well, me.  Every once in awhile it helps me to stop and ask myself a simple question, "am I growing in my relationship with Christ, or has my walk plateaued?" 

Several years ago, I was challenged by another believer when he explained the importance of asking that question in a way I had not thought of before.  "No matter how good a job you do at your job, is it reasonable to believe that your students' faith will be growing while your faith has plateaued?"  The obvious answer to that question is no.  Therefore, it is all the more important for me to continually read my Bible, share my faith, disciple other believers, pray, memorize Scripture, etc. 

I believe this is a great reminder for all adults who are involved with teenagers: parents, grandparents, Bible study leaders, etc.  So, in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of life, please remember to take care of yourself spiritually.  It may be one of the best things you and I can do to help the students grow in their relationships with Christ.