Parents,
Good Morning. As you know this summer we are focusing on evangelism. Every week I will be emailing you an overview of what we learned on Sunday in order to help you with family devotions. I would highly encourage talking with your son or daughter about what they are learning in CREW.
Before the email we have an activity coming up in August:
Camp Snow Hill
August 17-19th
Camping, fishing, lots of fun outdoor activities on Saturday. In the evening we will have worship and I will be preaching three evangelistic sermons.
Cost: $10.
A sign up sheet and forms will be in the youth room
“…Shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life.”
Philippians 2:15b-16
Philippians 2:15b-16
Dear Parents,
I am so excited that our youth group is launching into a new six-week video series called Shine…Sharing the Light of the World!
In the busyness of life—school, fun, friends, sports and more—our students sometimes lose sight of the truth that they have the message of hope and life that others urgently need. Yet when you stop and really think about it, sharing Jesus’ message with others is the most impacting thing they will ever do with their lives. Because the gospel can change someone’s life at the deepest level—both now and for all eternity. And nothing your teenager could ever offer others could be more powerful and permanent than that!
Learning how to relationally share the message of the gospel is a mysterious, Holy Spirit-inspired mix of prayer, God-infused spiritual power, practical skills and relational sensitivity. It is not a simple three-step formula or a canned presentation—it is a conversation about Jesus, or in many cases, a series of ongoing conversations. Yet there are some very practical skills that your teenager needs if he or she is going to confidently step out and share the gospel with friends. Our Shine series is designed to provide your student with those skills. Together, we’ll be learning how to navigate a gospel conversation from “takeoff to touchdown.”
What can you do to help your teenager get the most out of this series?
· Pray! Pray! Pray! Shine includes several practical applications that will challenge our students to share the light of Jesus with others. Please pray for our students’ as they share their faith with their friends!
· Engage in Conversations. This week’s episode is called “Facing Our Fears.” We’ll look at 1 Peter 2:9 and 2 Corinthians 4:6-7, and talk about why sharing our faith with our friends can sometimes feel intimidating. As you talk with your teenager this week consider asking them…
o What’s your own biggest fear when it comes to sharing your faith?
o How does God help us overcome our fear?
o How can I pray for you?
Please watch for email updates from me during this six-week series. I’ll be providing you with several quick overviews of what we’re discussing in group. I encourage you to connect with your student about what he or she is learning each week.
May we all let the light of Jesus shine through us as we hold out the word of life to others!
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