Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Setting examples in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity
Empowering ourselves by learning the Word of God
Enjoying Christian fellowship
Doing what Jesus would do
Serving the Church, the Community, the World, and above all the Lord
Acquire The Fire
On March 9th and 10th we will be travelling to Muncie, Indiana to attend ATF (Acquire The Fire). A highly charged spiritual event, creating an atmosphere that exceeds the bounds of mediocrity, where extreme life changes become a reality! This years theme is "Normal's not Enough!"
What Jesus did on the cross wasn't normal...
Neither are His followers!
The normal life says, “take the path of least resistance… it’s easier that way.” But the truth is that the path of least resistance makes crooked rivers and crooked men… Normal’s Not Enough!
Today’s “Normal” culture creates a suffocating vacuum; a lifestyle of powerlessness, paralyzing its victims with apathy and boredom. People want their life to be a constant rush, but they can’t find a way to stay in that zone. After playing every level of every video game known to man, the zombie gamer realizes he is bored and that a computer manufactured the high. After every TV show and movie the media addict realizes he has been watching other people live life and not living his own. Many others have attempted to break out of the clutches of the “normal” life by partying, getting involved in sports, music, or fashion but again only to realize they are empty inside wondering what to try next. None of these “normal” distractions will ever produce the rush we want… because Normal’s Not Enough!
You were made for so much more than merely NORMAL.
The World says that normal is just getting by in the shallow stagnated waters of the SELF-centered life… but Normal’s Not Enough!
Much of today’s popular “shallow Christianized entertainment” tastes sweet but lasts only for a moment. A diet consisting only of this kind of “normal” is making this generation think they have experienced the real thing. These “cotton candy Christians” dissolve in water and melt at the first sign of fire, and are left empty thinking normal Christianity is just a game. Normal’s Not Enough!
What Jesus did on the cross wasn’t normal… neither is what He calls His followers to. It is anything but normal! He is inviting us to remove ourselves from the mundane rituals that appear fun for a moment, but ultimately kill our dreams and our drive. He spoke of a Kingdom that is coming, a kingdom within us that HE wants to build. Following in His footsteps is the beginning of a torrent of spiritual life, freedom from sin and the trance of boredom this world spins for us. This generation of youth is NOT looking for a new definition of Christianity… rather a NEW demonstration of Christianity. Because Normal’s Not Enough!
This year at Acquire The Fire, we will discover together just how shockingly un-normal we were meant to be. The story of Jesus will leap to life before your eyes as if you had never heard it before. You will see that what He did is so much bigger than any flannel board in Sunday School could ever describe! You will discover some of the behind-the-scenes mysteries whispered throughout the Bible that led to the greatest rescue ever conceived. You will witness ultimate evil versus the ultimate good, while learning the sobering reason for this battle of all the ages. You will see with incredible clarity the reason for His astonishing sacrifice. His sacrifice compels us to a lifestyle that is decidedly NOT NORMAL. Your understanding of reality will change as you see the truth behind the curtain, that we are still living in the middle of a war torn universe. You will leave knowing that you’ll never live a “normal” life again because of the change that happened inside you. Normal will never be Enough again.
This is our hallowed moment, our clarion call for action. If we will unshackle ourselves from the things of this world and give ourselves wholly for 27 hours to God… He will grip this generation with cause and a vision that will drive back the dark angel of complacency and destruction… the world has never been moved by… the mildly motivated. The time for fresh fire is now. Normal’s Not Enough!
Noah vs. Terminator
SRV 2011 - 2012
SRV Youth Leaders
Ken Clark
Jessica Clark
Glen Baldwin
Selda Baldwin
Lisa Maryeski
We used this video for our Youth Sunday service on May 13th, 2012 to illustrate that you don't have to be an expert to share the meesage of Jesus Christ. You do have to be willing though, and some of the members of Soul Revolution shared thier personal testimony during the service to encourage members of the congregation to Testify to others so that they might also find salvation and "know how to get into Heaven".
Join us Sunday Nights
Youth in grades 7 through 12 are welcome to join us from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm as we learn more about the word of God and how it relates and applies to situations that youth face today. We also have fun activities, pray for each others needs, and enjoy a good time of Christian fellowship.
We are currently studying the Bluefish TV Youth Series "Surrender" featuring Francis Chan.
Others before self. Christ above all.
What Are You Holding On To?
Surrender Series Trailer
Surrender typically implies weakness, loss and defeat. Can you actually gain something by giving up? Jesus said that the only way to truly live is to fully surrender your life to Him. In these four challenging sessions, students share real-life stories about their own struggles and triumphs in surrendering to Christ. Francis Chan examines Scripture to show students that it is only through surrendering to God that they can become who God wants them to be.
Twitty-Four
He’s battled terrorists, assassins, and spies. He’s been tortured, double-crossed, and left for dead, but in this funny video clip, Jack faces his biggest challenge yet...internet addiction.
Trust the Almighty
As you dream of a better world, what are you afraid of? Being different or uncomfortable? Looking foolish? Rejection? Death? This stirring illustration is an inspiration of how we can trust and depend on God. Features Tim Ross.
A Good Samaritan
You stumble on the scene of a bully who has just beaten up a classmate. He’s lying on the ground hurting and pleading for your help with the attacker still there. What would you do? This open-ended video illustration is designed to jump start discussions in your small or large group setting.
Take Your Headphones Off
There are lonely and hurting people right in front of our eyes. Will we choose to block out all the noise and need, or will we take our headphones off and make a difference? Featuring the song, Headphones by Jars of Clay.
