I asked the youth 'What did you learn about standing out as a disciple of Christ? What are the key ingredients of your faith'? I challenged them to read a chapter in James each night because that was the biblical base of our weekend sessions. Here are some of the responses thus far:
When I was reading James 1 I found a great verse! James 1:13 "God cannot be tempted by evil nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire he is dragged away and enticed. Gray Heath
My favorite part in James was when it talked about the poverty and riches. My favorite part in James 2 was verse 8 'you shall love your neighbor as yourself'. = BE HAPPY Chelsea Vale
I plan to tell people about our trip & I've written a prayer in my journal each night so far. I love that idea so much ... it's private but its a way to let my feelings out. I have told people about it too & they said they might start trying that. Madison Dellinger
Ya! I plan to stand out in a crowd by not going along with people that talk about others and just walk away. I hope that makes me stand out in a way that people know that I am a follower of only Christ. Holly McIntosh
Ava Smith went to Wendy's on the way home. When a lady asked about her hoodie, she used it as an opportunity to witness to her faith. She proceeded to share what Valle Crucis meant to her. The lady was so impressed she bought Ava's lunch.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
9-11 IN NEW YORK CITY
What an amazing experience to be at the US OPEN WOMEN'S FINALS in New York City on Sept. 11 2010. Navy servicemen in their dress blues unfurled the American flag over the entire tennis court. Chaka Kaun asked everyone in the stadium to pause in a moment of silence.
I prayed for understanding, Peace, those who lost loved ones and those who live in fear. I also gave thanks for the many blessings that I have in my life. I was particularly grateful that in the secular atmosphere of a professional tennis match, a sabbath moment was observed.
I quickly thought about how the invocations at our high school football games have been eliminated. It seems to me our youth have been cheated out of one of the basic moral fibers of our country. When I participated in high school athletics it was a privilege of students and community leaders to be asked to deliver the invocation. I wonder if the students and fans could vote, how many would be in favor of beginning each game with sabbath, silence, prayer?
I am hopeful that this trend does not lead us to eliminate the playing of our national anthem before sporting events. Had that been the case in New York, 23,000 spectators would have missed the awesome display of respect and loyalty on Sept. 11, 2010.
I prayed for understanding, Peace, those who lost loved ones and those who live in fear. I also gave thanks for the many blessings that I have in my life. I was particularly grateful that in the secular atmosphere of a professional tennis match, a sabbath moment was observed.
I quickly thought about how the invocations at our high school football games have been eliminated. It seems to me our youth have been cheated out of one of the basic moral fibers of our country. When I participated in high school athletics it was a privilege of students and community leaders to be asked to deliver the invocation. I wonder if the students and fans could vote, how many would be in favor of beginning each game with sabbath, silence, prayer?
I am hopeful that this trend does not lead us to eliminate the playing of our national anthem before sporting events. Had that been the case in New York, 23,000 spectators would have missed the awesome display of respect and loyalty on Sept. 11, 2010.
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