The 5 Pillars: What We Want Our Youth to Embrace
The theme we want our teens to embrace would be summarized in Joshua 22:5
But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the Lord charged you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.
In this verse we find "Five Pillars" that the Lord has laid out for the believer
- To Love the Lord your God
- To Walk in all His Ways
- To Keep His Commandments
- To Cleave unto Him
- To Serve Him with all Your Heart and with all Your Soul
How We Do It: Weekly Meetings
During Sunday School we focus on preaching the Word of God in an interactive format designed to be thorough and yet applicable to where today’s teenagers live and breathe. These meetings will strive to provide a venue for our teens to….
- Talk about how the Word of God can be lived in real life (through preaching, devotions, etc.)
- Talk about each other’s spiritual challenges
- Pray for each other and request others to pray for them
- Share spiritual victories
- Hold each other accountable regarding spiritual growth
- Become closer friends
- Grow in their love and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Word
Youth Activities
We strive to have at least one youth activity per month that have three foundational objectives
- On my Knees
Means that we want to encourage our teens to worship God individually and corporately - Have Fun
Means we acknowledge that teens are at a time in their lives where fun and games are still at a premium. Our take on fun is that it should be healthy, safe and fun for all, while at the same time always honoring God (1 Corinthians 10:31). - Make a Difference
Means we have fun with a purpose. We reach out to others in order to cultivate an others-oriented focus. Meeting physical and spiritual needs helps us to remember what Christ has done for us.
