JumpStart 2012

Posted by on August 14, 2012 under WAYG

West-Ark Youth Group will travel to the Rocketdyne Church of Christ in Neosho, MO on August 24-26 for JumpStart 2012.

Promotion Sunday Sermon

Posted by on May 20, 2012 under Front Page Posts, Sermons, WAYG

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The words that Paul, Silvanus and Timothy shared with the congregation in Thessalonica are very appropriate for our seniors and youth group today.  As I speak to the youth, I invite the rest of the congregation to overhear . . .

 

1 Thess. 1:8-9 . . . Wherever we go we find people telling us about your faith in God. We don’t need to tell them about it, for they keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve the living and true God.

  • We are proud  of your  decision to turn  to Christ
  • That may be  a Future  decision
  • That may be a decision you made years ago.  If so, then renew it and build on it.
  • The decision to follow Christ is an everyday decision to turn to Christ in  everything; and to turn away from the idols (distractions, empty pursuits of the world – some that may even seem really good.  False gods often seem quite “godly”).

1 Thess. 1:6-7 . . . You know of our concern for you from the way we lived when we were with you.

In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. 7 As a result, you have become an example to all the believers

  • Look to those who will be good examples.  Even as you imitate them, you will still be your own person.
  • Adults and Peers who set a good example
  • Be an Example the other youth who will notice you
    • Sometimes we make too much of the word leader.  If everyone is leading then  who is following ?
    • In the church, Jesus Christ is Lord and he leads thru his spirit.  He is the authority.
    • Leadership is not simply positional authority.  It is influence.  You lead others when the spirit of Christ works in you to be a spiritual influence on others.  For instance, when you set a good example
    • Youth influence us – After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you! Yes, you are our pride and joy. (1 Thess)

Our encouragement to you is to do more and more of the good and godly things that you are doing.
Keep growing and following Christ
For, what seems like the end of a path is just beginning.

1 Thess. 4:1-2 . . . Finally, dear brothers and sisters,we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more. For you remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

 

Promotion Sunday

Posted by on April 23, 2012 under Front Page Announcements, WAYG

Sunday Morning Class
1st Grade (Shining Stars) Graduation in the Gym – Families are welcome!
3 Year Olds through 6th Graders promote
Guide to King’s Kids promotions

Sunday Morning Worship
All incoming 7th Graders and Seniors.

Soul Quest 2012

Posted by on April 9, 2012 under Events, Front Page Announcements, WAYG

June 10-16, 2012

Early Deadline— May 30th

Don’t miss the spiritual experience you’ve been looking forward to since last year!  Soul Quest on the campus of York College in York, Nebraska is coming!  Join over 500 7-12th grade students and nearly 100 of our own WAYGers as we come together to grow, worship, fellowship and encounter God in an atmosphere unlike anything else. Applications are now available on Facebook, in the hanging files in the foyer next to the Youth Group bulletin board and in class!  You will NOT want to miss out on this for ANYTHING!!  PLEASE let Rick know if you want to donate money for scholarships or if you need a scholarship. Open to all incoming 7th graders through 2012 graduating Seniors!  This week will be the BEST way to kick off your summer for God!   Get your camper application here  Get your staff application here

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