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8/1/16... If you are reading this blog, let me thank you for taking the time to check in and see the rare update. I'm still hoping that some of our youth will find the time to write a few posts, as we have some very gifted youth at Morningside. I am thinking we might get a more formal blog page set up soon as well. Since I last wrote, we have had a very busy summer. As usual, our youth helped out as leaders in our Vacation Bible School. They all did a great job! We had a few more children than usual that attended, and we got to meet some of our new neighbors as well. We (as do most churches) always have some children that attend VBS that are members of other churches, and we make it a point to encourage them to be active in their church. We are excited to have a new youth drama team started. We hope to have the first presentation later this month. It's hard to believe that school will be starting back this month as well. We are so proud to have so many members of our youth group actively involved in school. We have volleyball players, cheerleaders and band members and they all will do great. Please continue to pray for all of our youth as they start back to school. We are blessed to have many Christian teachers in our schools, but there are always things that can challenge your faith as well. |
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3/1/16... I realize that as blogs go, this is not much of a blog. Planning to have some involvement from some of our youth soon (hopefully) Many of our youth are involved with school sports during the year, and Spring is no different. I was noticing that when I last "blogged", I said that Shawn Chandler was away at basic training. He is back and helping out with the youth again as his time allows. We have been working on developing a faith that lasts. So many times you hear of students who grow up in a youth ministry, and when they go off to college or into the workforce, they leave the church. As a church and a youth ministry, it is our job to make sure that our students truly own their faith. Their faith shouldn't just be evident when they are at church or youth group, it should be noticed by people when they are at school, on the field, in the gym, at work or wherever. Faith (and salvation) isn't something that is inherited from your parents, your friends, or even your church. We want our students to enjoy being a part of our youth ministry, but when they aren't at church we want them to be salt and light. Romans 12:2 reminds us of this "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. |
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5/7/15... At Morningside, we use our college students as helpers and leaders with our youth group. They have plenty of energy (usually), and some great ideas as well. So, when they aren't able to be with us, it always feels like something is missing from the events we do. As many that are reading this are already aware, Anthony Perez is working to finish his EMT training, and is taking his final tests (at least for a while) this month. We are glad that he will be back to help us with our summer activities this year. Also, Shawn Chandler left for basic training at Fort Benning Georgia. He is part of the National Guard and will be working with computer technology. We will miss his help this summer, but know that he will do well in his new endeavors, and will be back with us soon. We have been working recently on sharing our faith with others. I can't help but be proud of the boldness of several of our youth. They are willing to go knock on doors and talk with others without fear. It's not always easy to share Jesus with others, but certainly something that we should all be equipped and ready to do when the opportunity is there. After all, people love to hear good news, and we have the best news of all. Jesus loved us so much that He was willing to give His life so that we could spend eternity with Him. |
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7/19/2014... It's hard to believe that it has been almost a year since we started the blog (with the hopes of having some of our youth contribute) I'm not much of a writer. I am however very proud of our youth group. As we held Vacation Bible School this year, we counted on them to serve as leaders and helpers. They stepped up and made sure that the things that needed to be taken care of during the week were. The kids that came really loved them. So many times in growing up, I heard the phrase "Our youth are the church of tomorrow". While that is certainly a true statement, it is also true that our youth are the church today. It takes all of us working together to make the church. After all, we are compared to a body, and if all the parts are not working together you can't be very effective. |
| 7/31/2013 |
| If you came looking for words of wisdom, something to inspire or even challenge you, maybe a cool poem or a great recommendation....you will have to wait! I certainly don't claim to be a great writer, and have to admit that English was certainly not my best subject. However, as I made the decision to start a blog, it is with the hopes that much of what you read will be written by members of our youth group. I'm not sure how often this page will be updated....my hope is ultimately on a weekly basis, but certainly at least a few times a month. You will just have to keep checking back and see what you find. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for the next update. |