Youth News!

Fun, Bible Study and fellowship continues through the summer as we're headed toward the return of school and the fall season. In addition to the great activities that will take place each Sunday and Wednesday evenings (Watch the calendars as each Sunday night activity is different) there are many things that you can be a part of.

        First of all, there will be a monthly Coffee Express. This is a time when students can just simply hang out, listen to great Christian music, enjoy friends, play games, nibble on some sweets, and of course there will be coffee. Bring some friends!
        Also, be listening for your monthly outing with your Sunday school class. Each Sunday school class will be hosting some kind of activity each month so that you can stay connected with those in your grade. This is a great way to build Christian friendships with those you will be with at school.
        These are just a few of the things that will be taking place in the coming months. More is still to come, so stay posted and tell your friends. You can also check out this web-site for updates and in addition to event information you will also be able to check out what lessons we will be studying, read interesting articles and, soon to come, you will be able to participate in some games and giveaways.
        All adults and youth are invited to play volleyball on Tuesdays, 6 - 8:30 each week. We will be playing pick-up games, not league play. It’s great exercise, lots of fun, plus great fellowship. Invite a friend!
        P.S. Don’t forget to check the calendars for additional events ...

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Absolutely Free! Car Wash

    What if someone offered you something for free? Would you think it was a scam, some way to get something out of you?
    On Saturday August 7th in front of the Family Pharmacy in Vidor, our youth will be giving FREE car washes to anyone who pulls in. Yes, free! No strings attached. I can imagine that this will blow the minds of the many people who pass by on 105 who see multiple organizations trying to raise funds for whatever cause they may have. I am also sure this will spark some questions as to why we are doing such an act. Our response will be simply, “We want to simply share Christ love with our community through serving them.” We will also be handing out free water and giving each person whose car is being washed a place to sit in the shade as a fan blows on them.
    You can help. We need: Portable shade tents; a commercial fan; your presence (yes you can help wash cars or hand out water and you don’t have to wear a statue costume ☺); 5 gallon buckets; water hoses; your prayers. What a fun way to love others. We will meet at the church at 12:00 pm, set everything up by 1:00 and finish between the hours of 4 and 5.
    Contact Nick Van for further information.

    Our youth will be participating in the Real Life Conference August 8th – 11th at First Baptist Bridge City. This free event will host speaker Casey Cease and worship band Overeverest. This will be a great event to bring your friends. We will leave the church at 5:00 p.m. each night and return close to 10:00 p.m. Bring your appetites as well because there will be meals provided nightly! As an added note all youth events at Pine Forest on Sunday night August 8th and Wednesday night August 11th will be taking place at F.B.C. Bridge City during this event.

Youth Canoe Trip

    Dashing through the river, in a three person water sleigh, over the fish we go, splashing all the way. August 13th’s the date, 7:00 am don’t be late, to take a trip through natures course, the sorties to be made. Oh, canoe trip, canoe trip we can hardly wait, to spend all day this summer day, and return before it’s too late.
    Each person is to bring $20 and a sack lunch. You will need to wear a bathing suit or something to get wet in. A change of clothes would help. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Any interested adults are welcome to attend. Everyone planning to attend the canoe trip must contact Nick Van no later than Sunday, August 8th.

Also Planned

    There also are plans for a Back-to-School Bowling on Friday, August 20 and Paintball trip on Saturday, August 21 ... stay tuned for more information on these activities.

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Sundays at 5:00 pm Youth Praise Band (The Loft)

Youth Fellowship     Join us on Sunday evenings for Youth Fellowship. Plan to come to "Overflow" Bible Study at 5:30 pm, Worship Service at 6:30 pm and stay for the Fellowship at 7:30 pm ... bring a friend along. Sunday, August 1st Youth Fellowship is...   Volleyball  Basketball     Hangout (Bring your $2 for food)

Being an Imitator of God    As Christians, all of us, no matter what age we are, have to contend with the temptations Satan can throw at us.  In Ephesians 5:1 we find these challenging words:  “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love.”  Being an imitator of God can seem impossible, but it isn’t with the help of God, Himself.    In verses 3 and following we find the key to living a life of love:  “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity, or of greed because these are improper for God’s holy people.”  All of us Christians are God’s holy people.  Even young people have moral responsibilities to fulfill as Christians.  Verse 4 says, “Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.”  Be careful about the things that come out of your mouth.  Allow God to be Lord of all of your life … all day, every day. Would You Rob Yourself?    If you had something very valuable and precious to you and someone came in and took it from you, you would be angry and upset. We always cherish and protect our valuables. If it would make you angry for someone to take something of great value from you, then why is it okay for you to rob yourself? You continually rob yourself by not being in Sunday School and worship on Sundays. You rob yourself of Christian fellowship and influence. You rob yourself of the benefits of studying God’s Word, the Bible…a book that can transform your life and help you answer questions to every problem of life. You also rob yourself of the opportunity to worship and praise God for all He does for you. Don’t rob yourself anymore, be in Sunday School.

Youth meet Wednesdays at 6:30 during the summer schedule in The Loft ... join us for a time of worship, Bible study and fellowship.     We are now We are now studying how to discern what is truth and what is fiction concerning Bible teachings and how to identify false teachers. We will be going through the book of Galatians. Please read ahead and come with any questions you may have. Click here for an interesting article asking "Is Allah Identical to the God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ?"

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