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Isaiah 6:8 Here's a situation that may seem familiar to you: In class, your teacher asks a question about something you forgot to study. Then she starts looking around the room for someone to answer it. You slink down in your seat, trying to make yourself invisible--praying that she won't pick you. Ever had an experience like that? Unfortunately, many believers react the same way when it comes time to serve God. When they see a need or a service opportunity, they do everything they can to make themselves invisible, hoping that God will pick someone else to get involved. And that's a mistake. You see, Christian service isn't just about helping others. It's about pleasing God and drawing closer to him. The best way to strengthen your bond with your heavenly Father is through obedient acts of service. If you decline the opportunities he gives you to serve him, you're the one who will lose in the long run. The good news is that God gives second chances. Right now, he may be looking for someone to explain forgiveness to a student at school who's struggling with guilt. He may be looking for someone to start a winter coat collection for the homeless people in your community. He may be looking for someone to share his love by hanging out with the guy at church who no one can stand. Will you be that person? Will you step up to the plate like Isaiah did and say, "Here am I--send me"? Don't let excuses like busyness or inexperience stand in your way. Few people have enough free time to get involved in service projects. People who are serious about service make time. And most people who volunteer for service work have no idea what they're doing. However, they learn very quickly that when God calls someone, he also equips that person. He will not let a small matter such as lack of experience stand in the way of his work being done. So what are you waiting for? It's time to volunteer! Read more on Isaiah's assignment from God in Isaiah 6:1-13. ** Taken from "Revolution Devotional" by Livingstone Corporation, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here: http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/267065 Creation Q & A Q: Evolutionists claim that they have taught 'language' to a chimp. Can they really be taught to communicate, though, as we do? A: After years of experiments in training chimps, no one yet has ever demonstrated that chimps have true grammatical ability--much to the frustration of evolutionists. On the other hand, it's been shown that human babies instinctively grasp the structure of any language. This confirms that humans, but not animals, were created to speak. A fascinating example of this 'inborn' language ability comes from Nicaragua, in Central America. About 500 deaf children were placed in communities. According to Discover magazine, these deaf children began to 'talk' to teach other with a full sign language that emerged from nowhere! This language had the elements of grammar, a full vocabulary, and everything you'd expect in a language! This is exactly what creationists would expect. God created the first man, Adam, programmed with a complex language--the ability to communicate with God and man. All humans have inherited this ability from Adam. We're all wired up for it! Evolutionists can't explain this. Chimps will never be able to learn a language as human beings can--they weren't created for it! Source: AnswersinGenesis.org  Creation News Click on the Bible above or visit the web site listed below! This new addition to our web site will give you an article on the leading news in the Creation/Evolution controversy each day. http://www.Heart4Teens.com/Creation_News This section also includes a rotating Question and Answer feature and a weekly Creation Comic strip from the people at AnswersInGenesis.org Be sure to come back and visit each day for an informative article that will help you keep up to date on the latest news in this controversial area! ___________________________________ "All sunshine makes a desert."--Arabian Proverb
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." --James 1:2,3
"Remember that as a teenager you are in the last stage of your life in which you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you."
"No need to worry about your teenagers when they're not at home. A national survey revealed that they all go to the same place -'out'- and they all do the same thing -'nothing'." --Bruce Lansky
"You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral condition unless you are spiritually conditioned. I always told my players that our team condition depended on two factors -- how hard they worked on the floor during practice and how well they behaved between practices..." --John Wooden, College Basketball's all-time winningest coach
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to see it, do the other trees make fun of it? ___________________________________
Author MICHAEL T. POWERS "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20 Over 100,000 people have listened to popular Chicken Soup Author Michael T. Powers' free inspirational message entitled: "Breathing Life into Others". If you aren't one of them just visit: http://www.Heart4Teens.com and click on the link to listen to the free streaming audio message! ___________________________________
ALL-STAR Youth Ministry --The Youth Church of Faith Community Church in Janesville, WI If you are in 6-12th grade and live in the southern Wisconsin/northern Illinois area and would like to check us out, we meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:00 PM at Faith Community Church which is located at 2931 Lucerne Dr. in Janesville, WI. (About 3 blocks south-east of The Skating Place.) All-Stars: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday nights! Open to all youth grades 9-12. The Outlet: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday nights in the Multi-Purpose Room! Open to all youth grades 6-8. Currently we have students from Edgerton, Fort Atkinson, Milton, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Marshall, Franklin, Clinton, Beloit Memorial, and Beloit Turner. E-mail me back if you have any questions about our weekly meetings or would like to come to any of our events that are listed below... We have way too much fun and then, most importantly, talk about issues that are relevant to you as a teenager. Upcoming Topics:
August 5: Facing the Giants Visit our youth website to see our topics for all of 2007!http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/upcoming_topics ___________________________________ 6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights -- These groups are limited to no more than ten teens and are split into Jr. High and High School ages. This night is for those teens who want to dig deeper than what we do in All-Stars, but may not be ready to be a part of the Xtreme Teens. These cell groups will also be doing special activities with each other as the year goes on to build community. Jr. High age meets at the church and are led by Paula Marsden High School age are led by Tedi Knox: 2816 Blackbridge (Call 305-0318 if you have any questions!) Xtreme Teens: Xtreme Teens meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM all year round at the Powers' house. This group is very extensive with weekly homework, memorization, service projects, etc. Students interested in this group will have to fill out an application, provide references as to why others think they should be involved with this, and sign an agreement as to what is expected of them. Admission into Xtreme Teens is on a case by case basis. Contact Pastor Michael for more details! For more info on our small groups, visit: http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/small_groups
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