Ministry and Christmas

This Sunday the 15th will be our second session in our Ministry Training series. We will again meet immediately after Church and it will last under an hour. Lunch is provided.

These first two sessions are focusing on our mission, both as a church and individually. Last time we looked at the churches mission through Jesus. To seek and save the lost, to make disciples.


This class will not meet next on January 19th.




Also this Sunday we will be attending Harvest Church's Christmas Spectacular service. It starts at 5pm. We will leave the church at 4:00 pm.

Next Saturday the 21st will be the Student Ministry Christmas party. At 7pm at the church. Justice Quinn will be speaking. We'll have worship, ugly sweater contest, and we will have food. Bring your favorite snack!

We are currently looking at our New Years plans and we will get that information out as soon as we make some final decisions.

We truly thank all of you who continue to support studet ministries at Mehan. Krista and I love you all and on behalf of everyone in our ministry- Love and Merry Christmas-

BIG NEWS - Youth Update

 

Starting December 1st we start our

Student Ministry Training

 

 

So what is Student Ministry Training?

 

It is a time that allows anyone interested in ministry to figure out how they fit in. Identifying their strengths, their communication abilities, and what their interests are.

 

Personal-Global Vision & Mission, Audio/Visual arts. Technology/Social Media, Preaching/teaching, Worship, Ministry Logistics- These are the main topics that will be covered in our training. Others may develop as we get ideas from the group.

 

What it is NOT-

 

It is not a Youth Group activity. It's not a social event. It training- Training is for a purpose, its work, there will be homework. 

 

Why Training? God calls us to train-

 

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

 

 

1 Corinthians 9:25
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

 

Where- Mehan Church- Zetterberg Chapel

 

There's not better place to train than the place you will serve.

 

When-

Sunday December 1st immediately after Church. We'll have a "Working" lunch.

 

So whether you're already involved in ministry, you want to get involved, or you just want to know more about the how and why of Student Ministry at Mehan, join us Sunday December 1st @ 12:05.

 

 

 



 





MEHAN YOUTH 11-2-13

As I sit down and seek the Lord about what to put out for world to see and read. Its hard to sum up what is going on within our church as a whole.

We are a busy community of faith filed, loving, followers of Christ. We are being called to serve, love and give in new ways, it seems every month. There are always opportunities for us to serve others. Serving others IS serving Christ.

¹⁰ Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Pt 4:10

 

It's easy for us to justify the neglect we show in the opportunities the Lord provides to serve others. Satan wants to minimize the ministries of the Church.

 

⁸ Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Pt 5:8

 

One of the things I myself have been guilty of is saying "I don't think I can do that". Or "that's just not my spiritual gift."  We say these things without actually trying to SEEK these things out.

 

 

1. Know your spiritual gifts- http://www.chazown.com/spiritual-gifts

 

 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. ! Tim 4:14

 

 

We CANNOT down play what our Spiritual Gifts are. follow the link, take the test, print it out, take it to your pastor. He will want to know how to get you serving somewhere in the Church.

 

 

2. Along with your spiritual gifts- How do you communicate and respond to communication?

http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/

 

 

Besides the gifts that God has given you, He has "wired" you in a certain way. We must know that we need to communicate with others in a certain way and that we receive communication in a certain way. Again follow the link, print it out, take it to your pastor, and take it to heart.

 

 

3. Look for opportunities to serve-  God may give you a vision for a ministry that doesn't even exist.

 

¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Pr 29:18

 

God calls all of us to have VISION- for our individual lives, our families, and

 HIS CHURCH.

 

Love - The Lyons- David, Krista, Kash, Kody, and the Mehan Youth Group-

 

PS- Don't forget to set your clocks back! & Food Day November 9th.

(Take those tests, I want to know)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROW CHURCH GROW!!

Church growth is a very interesting thing. It's also up for debate what it really means. Even the famous on-line Wikipedia has a post about Church Growth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Growth 

 

In an article I recently read about church growth, it took a look at our standards of Church Growth and compared them to Jesus ministry. So lets look at the overview of His growth-

 

Jesus recruited 12 men into His "church". He then spent 3 years with those same guys, teaching them, living with them, discipling them. One of His disciples fell away from they faith and took his own life. Although Jesus spoke to many, His close group never grew.

 

In every conversation about church, at some point, we get asked, "So how many people go there?" and "Who's the Pastor?" .

 

So are numbers alone a good measurement of Church growth? Or is there some other concrete measurement tool we could be using?

 



We tend to associate church growth with the physical location, the population, and the Pastor.  But the real Church is the people inside the walls of it. Its not the building or the Pastor, nor is it the programs it offers. It's about all the people in that collective body of believers.

 

    An examination of the Greek word "ekklesia" reveals that the word is properly translated into English as the "assembly" or "congregation." It is used to refer to a group of persons that are organized together for a common purpose and who meet together.-Bibile-truth.org

 

If you're not growing, neither is your church. If the Church is not growing, neither is the church. If you have all the God you want, that is reflected in the ministries of your Church. If you're on Fire for God and are seeking Him in your life the other 6 days a week, that is also reflected in the ministries of your Church. That myfriend is still not tied to numbers but more of a "feel" from the Holy Spirit.

 

The Church builds the church. If I am not able to get excited about the ministries at my Church, If I cant stop talking about what God is doing, maybe I'm the issue. That old saying If I'm not part of the solution, maybe I'm part of the problem. I believe that is tied to the numbers.

All of that being said Krista and I, along with all the leaders with in our Youth Group are very excited about what God has been up to in our midst. Krista and I started with the Youth in June 2012 at Falls Creek and now here we are 16 months later. Wednesday nights we started with about 40 regular attendees and are now at 60 plus each Wednesday night. There have been a few times we've been over 70. Glory to God and Him alone.

But more than the numbers, we are seeing spiritual growth. We believe in student led ministries guided by a common vision and mission. If you haven't been by in awhile, stop in and see our posters, you can catch the vision. We are here to build His kingdom.

Overall, we couldn't be more excited about what God is doing at Mehan Union Church. We are truly thankful for what He continues to do. We also thank God for each of you who gives, prays, and serves our Church. YOU are the CHURCH- Grow CHURCH GROW!!

NO YOUTH, CHILDREN, OR MEAL THIS WEDNESDAY THE 16TH.

Love- The Church. 

New Vision, New Time, a New look 9-14-13

We are starting a new series this week based on the popular Under Armor logo and Statement-

 

Hebrews 3:6(NIV)

⁶ But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

 

 

We believe we are being called to protect and build on this house.  1st- Realizing the God is faithful to us and WE are His house. We need to take care of us both individually and the Church. 2nd- We are to be actively building His house. Through evangelism and mission opportunities.

 

These two things can be accomplished through a individual seeking God with their entire lives. That action will strengthen the individual and the Church. Through serving and talking about why we do what we do we ill have open doors to SHOW the love of Christ. But we must also talk about the things we do and what we believe.

 

God has already shown himself to the Youth over the last few Wednesdays. Students are being challenged and rising to the call to Protect this House- His House.

 

See You At The Pole is coming up soon and we will be adding things to our calendar in the next few weeks. This Sunday we will be helping the clothing ministry with sorting and putting away some clothes. We will of course have food.

 

We will be updating our CALENDAR of the next few weeks and will be posting it on here.

 

We love our Church and all the support we get form each and everyone of you. You are impacting a generation for Christ. Thank you to all the parents who trust us with your kids every week.

 

Love In Christ- David, Krista, Kash, and Kody- and all the Youth. 

Feeding Sheep 9-7-13

Jesus Reinstates Peter

¹⁵ When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

¹⁶ Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

¹⁷ The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

 

 

This past Wednesday night was awesome. Our first since school started back up and we got right into God's word and what He is calling His young Church to do.

 

When Jesus was questioning Peter about His love for Him. It was a time of realization for Peter. A time to realize the sacrifice Jesus was making and a call to action for what the Church would be.

 

We too must push through the lip service of our Christianity and get to work. It's more than just accepting Christ into our lives, it's more than attending Church, it's about serving others. Jesus is more than just a passport to Heaven, He wants a true relationship in which He leads you in to service for the Kingdom. 

 

Please continue to pray for our Church. That His name would be lifted up.

 

Love in the name of Jesus our Savior- David, Krista, the Lyons boys, and the Youth.

 

 



 

The Walk 8-24-13

1 John 2:6 (HCSB)  ⁶ 

The one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked.

 

Hope you all have had a great summer, I know we have enjoyed spending time with our kids while school was out. Now things are getting back to "normal" everyone is getting in their school year groove. We will start getting these news letters out more timely as we are settling in to the school year too.

 

To get you up to speed- This summer we have seen to an amazing thing, although we don't run busses in the summer time, the youth group didn't get any smaller. We've seen God bring in new faces as well as bring back some we've been missing and praying for. GOD IS SOOO GOOD! We THANK YOU for your prayers and support. We love our Church and all of you who support us, where ever you are. THANK YOU!

 

We are getting ready for our first Wednesday night on September 4th. The buses will be running, the food will be good, and students will encounter the living God.

 

I believe God is showing us something a little different than what we have been doing. We really feel as if God has built a Youth Group that is strong together- like family. A group that will have each others back, when the going gets tough. A group that is recognizing that both God and sin are all around us and that we must be aware of both. A group that recognizes that THEY are the Church.

 

Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

 

Its is time for our Church to take up building His House- A time to walk as He did. To seek and save the lost. To love our neighbors as our selves. To be like John- the voice of one crying out in the wilderness- Make straight the way for the Lord.

 

We are the Church-We are followers of Christ, the risen Son of God.

 

We'll see you soon- Love, David, Krista, the boys, and the Youth at Mehan. 

 

Youth Update 7-27-13

It's been about a month since I last wrote a new letter. Youth Group is still going great. Over the summer we still have quite a few kids attending. We recently received and installed a new video projector and screen.

A few of the Youth are putting on a leadership class, they are getting their feet wet in ministry. This is a project that has been theirs from start to finish. I believe this will be something that grows over the years. Each years seniors investing in the upcoming classes.

 

 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Rom 10:17

 

This is the theme / verse that they chose to use for their leadership nights. I personally think its a good reminder for us all.

 

 

Many times we write off our Christianity as a list of actions that people can see. That you may be the only Jesus people see, so act appropriately. Jesus did not act appropriately by the religious standards of His time. Yet we continually find ways to simplify our Christianity. We must be seed planters using the Word of God. Through the Bible itself and or through the Leading of the Holy Spirit we must open our mouths. 

The preceding verses tell us-

13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved

14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 

 

I have been both encouraged and challenged as I read and pray through these verses. I pray for our church- for His Church.

 

God use us in a mighty way. Just as you gave Moses to words to speak, give us the words to speak. Your word will not return void. God provide open doors, opportunities to talk about You and your son Jesus who died for me. Let us never forget the sacrifice, the life saving gift. Give us an desperation for people and a fire for You.

  
We love our Church-  David & Krista, kash and Kody.

 

The last few weeks have been crazy. Getting ready for Falls Creek, Falls Creek, and at my other Job as well. SO that's why you ha vent seen a news letter in awhile.

Falls creek was an awesome time. Most everyone really felt that God was continuing a work that He started at home. That God is building us together as a family. We ended up taking 74 total sponsors and students.

Over the summer we will continue to have activities on Wednesday nights however we will change them up a bit from time to time.  I'll try to give you most of the dates I have now.

June 26th- VBS Mission- WE will be eating at the church, then heading to Ripley to hand out flyers followed by watermelon in the park. -All weather permitting of course.

June 30th - July 3rd will be Vacation Bible School- (NO regular Youth July 3rd)

July 4th- Fire Works at Boomer Lake aka The Robinson's.

July 10th- BOWLING

July 17th- Normal Wednesday activities

July 24th- Were going out to eat at M's Cafe in Agra- (Tentative)

July 31st- Normal Wednesday Activities

We are in the process of developing a local youth leadership evangelism conference at Mehan for August 8th and 9th.

Thanks for your support and we'll be in touch again soon.

FALLS CREEK IS HERE

John 4:13-14

New International Version (NIV)

¹³ Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, ¹⁴ but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

The time is finally here! We leave in 6 days for Falls Creek. June 3rd at 8:57 am we will depart Mehan Union Church for an isolated dedicated encounter with God.

Tonight Wednesday the 29th we will have normal service at church Meal at 6. Thursday and Friday n night we will also meet at church at 6 for food, games and worship. Do to the threat of severe weather again we will be staying at the church. Saturday though we are looking at an opportunity to go out with the Kids during the day and we will go to Di and Glen Spiva's for supper that night. As soon as we get all the details involved for Saturday we will get those to you.

Krista and I would like to thank you all for your love and support. God  has truly surrounded us with a great Church family. We love the kids that have been placed in our lives. We love their parents and families that encourage them and that encourages us.

We truly feel that God's blessing is all over us. We give God all the Glory. Everything we do is to point others to Christ as we draw closer to Him our selves.

2 Corinthians 4 Present Weakness and Resurrection Life

4 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. ² Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. ³ And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. ⁴ The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. ⁵ For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. ⁶ For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”^[a] made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

 

Feel free to call us anytime- Love David, Krista, and the boys. And all the Youth Ministry staff.

Impotant Falls Creek Info & Church 101

Last Wednesday, the 15th, we started a 3 week journey investigating the church. What did the "Church" look like in the times right after Christ ascended? Acts 2 gives some great basic ideas of the Church.

I am very excited to continue down this path, learning about the church.

The Youth Group will meet the next two Wednesday's the 22nd and the 29th, this is 7th through 12th grade. ALSO-- WE WILL HAVE ACTIVITIES THE 30TH, 31ST, AND THE MYSTERY TRIP ON THE 1ST. You wont want to miss this amazing time together before we go to the Creek. Everyone that can, needs to make the activity on the 1st. We'll get more details out soon.

I am so excited about Church these days, God continues to grow us! He continues to send new faces and He continues to reveal Himself every week.  Did I mention I'm excited about church?

This is an exciting time to be apart of Mehan Union Church-

We are Family. We are Community. We are the Church.

We Love God and We Love People

Our Students Rock

I CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW FAST TIME CAN GET AWAY!

Happy Mothers Day to YOU!!

Life is super busy if you haven't noticed. Yesterday was the Ripley Pioneer day celebration. We had activities for our students to participate in, we gave out bibles and water.

Today is Baccalaureate. I get the honor of speaking tonight to these world changers. I can't wait. 

We are also TWO weeks from Falls Creek- WHOA!! Be sure you and/or your kids have the completed forms turned in. As soon AS POSSIBLE. Like NOW.

School is out on May 15th which will be our last regular meeting on Wednesday nights for all ages. THE NEXT TWO WEDNESDAYS THE 22ND AND 29TH WILL BE YOUTH NIGHTS.

Also May 29th, 30th, and June 1st we will have youth activities leading up to Falls Creek.

Sunday June 2nd- STUDENTS AND THEIR LUGGAGE NEED TO BE AT CHURCH. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45. WE WILL LOAD STUFF RIGHT AFTER CHURCH IS OVER.

Reminder that you need 1 bag for clothing, 1 thing for bedding, and then Monday you can bring a backpack, purse, murse, or man bag etc.

Love David and Krista- Questions? Call us!

What's in my head

Do not let the Title scare you! You will survive this.  

 

 

You might wonder what goes into our ministry from my perspective or why we do what we do.

 

First, I have the perfect family, we never have any disagreements, our kids never get out of line, our house looks like its professionally manicured, I never get mad or yell at the kids, we're always on time, the LIES COULD CONTINUE.....

 

But we are in a perfect place, God's Word says he has predestined good things for us to do. That's Youth Ministry at Mehan Church. God's plan IS perfect and we live under the perfect blood of Jesus.

Making disciples involves every aspect of our lives, being honest, and living like family with all the people around as much as we can. 

We view Sunday school as the training ground for our students. This is a time, as a small group, we can talk about whatever's on our mind and pray about it. This group of kids that attends on Sundays are very dedicated, strong, and on fire for God. They are looking for ways to learn, love, and serve.

Wednesday nights is where they can put that into action.

Ephesians 4:11-16 (HCSB)

¹¹ And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, ¹² for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, ¹³ until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness. ¹⁴ Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit. ¹⁵ But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head—Christ. ¹⁶ From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

 

One thing I keep saying and trying to implement, is true discipleship is realizing that we won't be here forever and we must be training our replacements. If we are truly concerned about the future of the Church and its ability to stand in the face of attack, we must be training. We have to continue to find ways to plug our Youth into the "BIG" church.

 

I've seen and continue to hear about how many college students leave their faith behind in the Youth room at their church. They do not know that THEY ARE THE CHURCH. They don't know how to seek out relationships, how to serve, how to give.... we must stop this pattern. With your help, We are working at Mehan to bridge that gap. Just like we want High school students graduates to know how to add and subtract, to make it in the world. Even more we should want them to be successful in the single most important aspect of life, Christ's Church.

 

So that's why we do everything we do. build community, building life long relationships, building faith, we're building His Kingdom.

 

Please continue to pray for His Church, globally and locally- Love- Mehan Youth

 

Follow THIS LINK to listen to Naomi Eslinger lead worship.

 

 

(Justice Quinn delivering the Word on 4-24-13)

We LOVE what we do and we LOVE YOU!! important dates too

First and most important I want to take some time to let you know how much we truly appreciate the love and support from parents and our Church. We couldn't be effective in ministry if it wasn't for parents allowing their kids to be with us. Our Church, enough cant be said for your love for our Youth, it shows in so many ways, we thank you.

IMPORTANT: Student Parent Meeting MAY 5TH for Falls Creek (I don't like the word MANDATORY but it is what it is) Information on Falls Creek, sign ups available, ask questions, etc. Be sure and check out our online CALENDAR for more information on up coming events.

Krista and I try to maintain an active Youth Group. The reason we do this is because it builds community between kids who might not have the opportunity elsewhere. Even though they go to school together they may not have the same interests or activities there. But you put them on a paintball field suddenly were all friends, friends trying to shoot each other, but none-the-less, friends.

Another reason is that not everyone can do everything, whether we do a few things or a lot, no one can be at all events. So the more we do, the more likely everyone will be able to get it on one of the events. We never want anyone to feel left out, but we do want there to be a  desire to be with the group.

We try to plan out most events, however we work with students, some times there are somewhat sporadic spontaneous get togethers.

Our College leadership group has also really stepped up in working with the kids too. Almost every Wednesday night they go out to eat after church, a group of older students (who can drive and have later curfews) have been joining them. They are learning to be the Church away from the church.

This last Wednesday night we invited that college group and their following back to our house to love on them and their following. We are so blessed to have this group of influential leaders in our group.  They, again, our teaching about BEING the Church not just going to church.

Once more, we couldn't do any of what we do if it wasn't for YOU, yes You reading this now. Your prayers, giving - both financially and time, your patience with us, the late night delivering or picking up of kids, letting us drag them all over the country side. WE CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH.

Sincerely, in the Love of Christ, David, Krista, the boys, and all the youth staff.

Week of 4-10-13

We had 23 go to paintball on Saturday the 6th. There were students there that are with us every time, students that are only Wednesdays, and new  students to. They did a great job inviting their friends to come. Were are so thankful for the opportunities that God is providing.

On the way back home we got a chance to talk about 1 Samuel 14. Where Jonathon turns to his friend and armor bearer, and tells him the plan God laid on his heart.

His armor bearer responds with,  “Do all that you have in mind,” his armor-bearer said. “Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”
This is the example we should follow when our friends need our help. There are opportunities all around us to help our friends. We have to let them know, and follow through with- "I've got your back."

Today, Sunday the 7th, we head out to YEC after Sunday School.

 

2:00 pm YEC Box Office Opens at the McMahon Auditorium
3:00 pm Doors Open to Auditorium (General Admission Seating)
3:30 pm Main Session Begins
5:00 pm Break for Dinner
6:30 pm Doors Open to Auditorium (Same seating as afternoon session)
7:00 pm Main Session Begins
8:30 pm Red Ink Army Concert until 9:00pm


We'll be back about midnight. Keep us in your prayers for a revelation of Godly knowledge, wisdom, insight, and a renewed passion for God and His people.


We love you and truly thankful for our Church family, David, Krista, the boys, and all the Youth Staff.    
 

4-3-13 Happy Easter

Happy Easter- Our God is alive.

One thing that I've really been thinking about is that Christ died for us, but there's more to the story than that. He was also raised from the dead for us as well. That he sits at the right hand of God for you and me. Jesus is there for us right now.

Romans 8:34(HCSB)

³⁴ Who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is the One who died, but even more, has been raised; He also is at the right hand of God and intercedes for us

 

Hebrews 4:15-16 (HCSB)

¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶ Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.

Have an awesome day. See you at Sonrise-

You are loved- David, Krista, the boys, and all the youth staff.

 

Q: What day does an Easter egg hate the most?
A: Fry-days.

Well Spring Break is gone and Easter is here!! As always good times ahead. This Wednesday night were having an Easter Party. This a great opportunity to invite, or encourage your kids to invite, someone to church. We'll have cake, balloons, live music, giveaways, just hanging out having a great time.

Q: What happened to the egg when he was tickled too much?
A: He cracked up

Easter sunrise service is at Dennis Beyl's house just north of Sonic in Perkins, His drive way will be marked. (10312 S. Jardot) Meeting there at 7 and then to church for breakfast.

April 6th is our Paintball trip to Mannford, $10 plus lunch money. leaving at 9am i think we'll be back around 3. That'll give us 4 hours of paintball time.

 Right now were still looking at April 7th for YEC in Lawton. Tickets are $7 plus food and extras.

Q: What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards?
A: A receding hareline.

Acts 4:20 

for we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

2 Tim 1:11
And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher

 

 

A Herald was someone who went a head of a person of royalty proclaiming there pending arrival. Or like many news papers are named a Herald proclaimed the news of the time. 








The official Websters Definition-Definition of HERALD

1

a: an official at a tournament of arms with duties including the making of announcements and the marshaling of combatants

b: an officer with the status of ambassador acting as official messenger between leaders especially in war

c (1): officer of arms (2): an officer of arms ranking above a pursuivant and below a king of arms

2

: an official crier or messenger

3

a: one that precedes or foreshadows

b: one that conveys news or proclaims : announcer

c: one who actively promotes or advocates : exponent

 

We are to be Heralds of the greatest news the world has ever needed to hear. Jesus, the son of God, came and died for our sins and He is coming again.

 

Love in Christ-  THe Youth Ministry Team.