Today has been an interesting day. It’s like our weather is a little bi-polar and can’t figure out what it wants to do. This weekend was beautiful and today starts off rainy and gloomy. However, the rain and clouds cannot foil my excitement from the last week and a half! God is so good!
I first just want to share about Morphis 2012. Morphis is a discipleship weekend for the IMPACT Student Ministries right here at FBCV. It is a weekend packed full of worship and Bible study. Yesterday opened our first day of registration for Morphis. Our theme this year is
“ROOTED.” In Isaiah 61, the prophet is sharing what God has called him to do. He is doing all of these things so that God’s people will be "oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that HE may be glorified." That is what this weekend is about…preparing students to be oaks of righteousness, bringing glory to God.
The cost for Morphis is $40. Our speaker this year is Justin Hanneken, who is an incredible friend, and brother who desires to see students raised up and fulfilling the Will of God. Our worship will be led by the band Fever Fever. The lead singer for the band was in my first youth group a long time ago. They have a passion for music, ministry and missions. I believe that it will be an awesome weekend! You can see our promo/teaser here -
http://vimeo.com/37994941
You can get registered in the Hangar, in the main foyer, or by seeing me.
I also have some needs when it comes to the following areas: Offering to be a host home for a group of 6-8 students and 1 adult leader (we provide most of the food for them and can help with transporting them to and from your home), transportation throughout the weekend, and food prep. Please let me know if you are willing to help!
So what else has me pumped? Well in the last week I was able to take 30 students and adults to a conference called “Dare2Share.” It was incredible! During the weekend the folks from D2S were able to pour into us and share with us some great techniques for sharing the Gospel. They used the acronym GOSPEL in such a cool way. They shortened it so that students could grasp it.
GOD. OUR. SINS. PAYING. EVERYONE. LIFE.
GOD created us to be with Him.
OUR sins separate us from God.
SINS cannot be removed by good deeds.
PAYING the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again.
EVERYONE who trusts in Him and Him alone will have eternal life.
LIFE with Jesus starts now and lasts forever!
They gave time for students to text and call friends with this Good News! Many of them were incredibly nervous, but they were able to start some cool conversations with friends. Keep praying that God continues to use them as they share with their friends.
Our Sunday night message series has continued in the Fruit of the Spirit. Last night I talked through Goodness. I’m hoping that the audio will be up today or tomorrow at the latest. I’ll send a link once it is.
Here are some of the main points from last night’s message.
1. Goodness is doing the right thing for the right reason.
2. Jesus is our example of Goodness
- He was tempted to be selfish, to compromise, and to win popularity, but He ultimately chose goodness because He knew the Will of the Father.
3. Ways to Display Goodness
- By being FORGIVING
- By living a life of PURITY
- By being GRACIOUS
- By showing GENEROUSITY
Take time to listen and have conversations with your students about what they’ve learned!
Thanks for your prayers! I am so thankful that the Lord has called us here to serve. If there is anything that Christa and I can do, or ways to pray, please let us know!
Pressing On,
Dale
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