Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Evangelism 101

Have you ever wondered how it is that we understand and "do" evangelism? Well, the following video is a post spurred by a recent youth group sermon. One of the students asked if I could post my presentation online - so I exported it as a movie and here it is. The movie may not transition quickly (the whole song plays at the beginning before the next slide comes) so be patient.

Here are some of the notes:
Know the Gospel: Paul says this is of "first importance." That means there is nothing more important than the Gospel in Paul's eyes, and should be in mine as well.
1. I Cor. 15:1-5
a. Jesus died for our sins
b. Was buried
c. Raised to life (Rom. 4:25)
Know how to Share it:
1. Think - think of those in your immediate context (II Cor.6:17 don't let your separation become total isolation; Matt. 11:19-be a friend of sinners)
2. Pray (Eph. 6:18 & II Thess. 5:17 - Pray continually, always, in the spirit for those in your sphere of influence)
3. Seek - seek to know what's going on in your friend just as Job's friends sat and listened to him (Job 2:13)
4. Share - "We are Christ's ambassadors as though he makes his appeal through us..." (Read II Cor. 5:11-21)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Word in the Woods 2009


October 29th-30th the Northfield Youth Group will be at Turkey Run
State Park in Indiana...So, what is Word in the Woods you might ask -
Word in the woods is a GREAT time of Camping, Hiking, and getting into
God's word - all for $20. Check out the flyer. The deadline for your
$20 fee is the 21st of October.

Friday, September 4, 2009

I Feel So ALIVE!!!

so we are driving home from vacation and jada is in the back drawing and she makes a triangle.
normally not a big deal but this day what she said in response to her drawing was priceless.
she holds up her drawing and says, "dad... i feel so alive when i draw triangles."
i have often wondered why it is that she is SO amazed at simple things. i guess its a helpful reminder for all of us... God gives us life, breath, food, family, community, etc... you get the picture.
lesson: feel alive today - over something simple.