F5 Blog

A New School Year!

2010-08-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

Well as many of you know a New School year is just around the corner! It's been an amazing summer! Here at F5 it's been a lot of fun! With the New school year brings new events happening. I want to take some time to share about them.

We are having our 2nd Annual Back to School Block Party on Wednesday, September 8th. This of course is our Kick Off of the school year where we spend the night playing games and giving away prizes. It's going to be a blast! This year we are introducing a Giant Team Relay Race which should be a lot of fun! We will also have Dodge ball and the inflatable obstacle course for you to enjoy! Plus there will be many prizes given away through out the night!

Wednesday, September 22nd is See You at the Pole! This is a Global day of student prayer around your school's flagpole! You can pray for your school, staff and classmates. This is an opportunity for you to take a stand for Christ on your school campus. I encourage everyone to gather around your school's flagpole at 7am and pray!

Another exciting evangelism event that we want you to be a part of is watching the movie "To Save A Life" This movie deals with a lot of issues you and some of your friends deal with on a daily basis. It has a powerful message on how Christ can work through all the issues teens struggle with. Be sure to join us Saturday, September 25th and bring a ton of friends. We will have FREE popcorn and lemonade for all that attend!!

The final Event of the Fall I want to share with you is Youth Convention which is taking place Friday, October 29th through Sunday, October 31st. This is a weekend that could change your life forever so MARK it on your calendars!! Registration forms are available NOW!!

Ok I think that does it! There will be more info on all these things at Youth Group Every Wednesday so be sure to join us!

Summer Time

2010-06-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

Well School is out and that means Summer is Finally here! Many of you probably have all kinds of family vacation plans in the works but we here at F5 don't want you to forget about all the exciting things we have going on this summer. Be sure to check out our F5 Calendar online to find out all the details and check out Pastor Phil's NEW Video Blog to learn more!

Our Wednesday nights at F5 will not be changing a whole lot. However we will be changing our format just a bit as we will be introducing our Summer Time Group Competition. With this competition we will be splitting our entire group up into 3 or 4 different groups for prayer and Bible study time each week. Your job as a group is to grow your group. The group that grows the largest at the end of the summer WINS! What will you win? How about a trip to Tundra Lodge in Green Bay!! Pastor Phil will be laying our further details on this during youth group. Here are a few more things that you need to MARK your calendars for this Summer:

1. Lifest: Thursday, July 8 2010-To fill out volunteer form click Here

2. Spencer Lake Youth Camp: July 12-16 2010-To Download camp form click Here

3. Guys Camping Trip: August 26-28 2010

4. Girls Night: August 26 2010

Momentum is Building!!

2010-05-06T14:44:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't blogged in a while but as a result of updated the look and feel of my Blog page I have decided to do one today. I just wanted to take some time to share with everyone about how are youth group is growing! It's so exciting to see each of you invite your friends to join us every Wednesday night. I hope you continue to do so. As many of you may or may not know we are in the midst of our Bring a Friend Competition at F5. Since we have started it we have seen 10 first time visitors attend and several students come back that haven't been in a while. We have been averaging 30 or more a week! I know we will continue to build off this momentum. Know that God's plan for this youth group is only beginning. All of those that are involved in some type of ministry of our group should realize this. Your jobs are getting harder because there are more students there each week. We are fulfilling are mission to reach the lost teenagers in our community and God is pleased!

Remember our competition will go until the end of the school year so if you feel you are too far behind know that you are not. All it takes is for you to get 1 or 2 first time visitors to attend and you can catch up very quickly. I know you all have at least one person you could invite. Also don't forget about these upcoming events happening this Summer!

1. Lifest: Thursday, July 8 2010

2. Spencer Lake Camp: July 12-16 2010

3. Guys Camping Trip: August 26-28 2010

4. Girls Night: August 26 or 27 2010

More details will be posted on these events soon! Also be sure to check out our facebook page and website for more info on all these events at i-fwc.com/f5.

Faith That Lasts!!

2009-03-24T12:32:00.000-07:00

Our theme this month has dealt with building faith that lasts! We've had a great time of discussion and will be wrapping up our faithBUILDERS series this week! I want each of you to participate in this months blog by commenting on ways you build your faith on a consistent basis whether its through prayer, Bible reading, worship or whatever! So below please comment to this blog and encourage others!

I also want to take some time to remind everyone everyone about the upcoming events at F5:
1. F5 After School: Every Thursday from 3pm-5pm
2. Trinity Bible College Days Trip: April 1st-4th (Pray for those attending)
3. Easter Egg Hunt Ministry: April 11th (Our childrens ministry needs your help with the Easter Egg Hunt this year)
4. Spencer Lake Youth Camp: July 13th-17th Cost: $159 (Put it on your Calendar today!!)

Speed The Light Update:
2009 Goal: $1100.00
Amount Raised in March: $115
Total Amount Raised in 2009: $175.00

Remember this money goes to help our Missionaries help people reach people for Christ all around the world!! Keep up the strong giving!!

Prayer...What is it Good For?

2009-02-27T12:31:00.000-08:00

This months blog is going to relolve around F5 Student Ministries them of the month, Prayer!
We talked about a lot dealing with the concept of prayer this month and its been great to see everyone dive in and realize what prayer can do for our lives. I love knowing that I serve youth that believe in the power of prayer and what it can doe for thier lives! I want to encourage you to keep praying because when you do that you will continue to build your relationship with Christ and that's the most important relationship we all should have! Right?

My daily prayer time is one of the most important parts of my day! During it, I not only give the Lord praise and glory for all he has done in my life, but I do also ask for specific needs for my family and for those around me! I want each of you to know that I spend a portion of my time praying for all of you. I believe that as your youth pastor that is part of my responsibility for your spiritual growth. Kaysie and I want to see each of you grow spiritually and believe in each one of you!

On another note, I want to take some time to update everyone on some things that have been happening at F5 lately! I recently returned from a great weekend at Spencer Lake for our section's Winter Retreat! It was a blast! I believer everyone that went would say the same! God did some amazing things in the hearts of all of us! Also, on our last Wednesday of the month we set a goal to raise over $1,000 for Speed the Light this year! What an amazing goal! I'm excited for what God is continuing to do in our Student Ministry and I hope you all are as well! Dont' forget to check out our calendar of Events to see all the things we have coming up! We are going to have a busy month and I want you to be a part of everything you can! Until Next Month, God Bless!!

New Website and Logo!!

2009-01-30T13:13:00.001-08:00

Hello Everyone!

I hope the New Year is going well for ya All! I just wanted to inform everyone that we have devoloped a New Website and Logo for you all to check out! Go to www.i-fwc.com/f5 to check out the New Website. Its pretty Sweet! While there you can see our New Logo as well!

Be sure to browse the site and give me any of you input! If you have suggestions on what we could add or things that need to be updated I am open to them.

If you click on the connect button found in on the home page you will find out how you can connect with me! I have a Facebook, Myspace, Blogger and Twitter account! I will also be uploading weekly podcasts for you to listen to that will tell all about F5! In it I will tell you about upcoming events as well as other things you need to be informed of. So be sure to check it out!

Also, dont forget if any of you are still interested in Winter Retreat it is only a few weeks away! Registration Forms and the $85 Registration Fee need to be in by Wednesday, February 4th! You can pick up Registration Forms at the church if you dont already have one!

Well, until my next month, It's great to minister to all of you! God Bless!

Team Competition Standings Week 10

2008-08-25T08:09:00.000-07:00

With only one week of Competitions left Team 5 still has a commanding lead of over 3000 points! Which team will win the free trip to Great America? We will find out this Wednesday!!

Here are the Standings after Week 10:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 21,461 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 18,312 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 15,550 points
4. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 14,851 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week.

Also don't forget about these other upcoming events at F-5:
1. Great America Trip
Saturday, August 30th: Winning team goes free, all others pay $50.
2. Morning Will Break Debut Concert!!! Click here to check out ther myspace page
Wednesday, September 17th: Cover charge of $5 which includes a CD from the band.
3. Youth Convention in La Crosse, WI Click here for more info
October 31-November 2: Cost will be ?~$150? (before funderaisers)

Team Competition Standings Week 8

2008-08-11T12:52:00.000-07:00

After week 8 there has not been much of a change to the standings. There is only 3 weeks of competition left! As an extra bonus the captains decided to award any team 1,000 points for each first time vistor brought the rest of the way!!! Also, anyone who displays their team colors will recieve 100 points per person. This could make a huge difference in the final weeks!

Here are the Standings after Week 8:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 18,561 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 16,212 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 12,650 points
4. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 10,851 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!!

Also don't forget about these other upcoming events at F-5:

1. Great America Trip
Saturday, August 30th: Winning team goes free, all others pay $50.
2. Morning Will Break Debut Concert!!! Click here to check out ther myspace page
Wednesday, September 17th: Cover charge of $5 which includes a CD from the band.
3. Youth Convention in La Crosse, WI Click here for more info
October 31-November 2: Cost will be ?~$150? (before funderaisers)

Team Competition Standings Week 7

2008-08-04T12:56:00.000-07:00

After week 7 the standings have not changed but Take 2 was able to make up some ground on Team 5. In fact, they were able to make up over 1200 points and are now less then 1000 points behind Team 5. You guys continue to do amazing in offering. We brought in $16 in offering during this week. For the summer we have raised over $100 for Speed The Light!! Remember this money goes to help Missionaries all over the World!! So by giving you are helping spread the Gospel Message around the World!! Great Job everyone give yourselves a pat on the back!! Oh and by the way because you were able to raise over $100 for Speed The Light a certain couple of people must dye their hair Orange and Purple!! Can't wait to see that!!

Here are the Standings after Week 7:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 15,566 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 14,862 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 10,650 points
4. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 9,175 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!!

Also don't forget about these other upcoming events at F-5:

1. Great America Trip
Saturday, August 30th: Winning team goes free all others pay $45.
2. Morning Will Break Debut Concert!!! Click here to check out ther myspace page
Wednesday, September 17th: Cover charge of $5 which includes a CD from the band.
3. Youth Convention in La Crosse, WI Click here for more info
October 31-November 2: Cost will be $130

Team Competition Standings Week 6

2008-07-24T11:49:00.000-07:00

Well another week down and Team 5 is still in the lead. Although they did not win this weeks competition they still scored the most points with over 3000 for the week. 4th Infantry was able to make up some ground by winning this weeks competition. With only 5 weeks left of competition there is still plenty of time for any team to come back and win this thing. All it would take is a huge offering of like $50 bucks and 4th Infantry and Da' Bears could come from behind and win! Remember, all our offering goes to Speed the Light which helps missionaries spread the gospel message around the world! So keep on giving!

Here are the Standings after Week 6:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 14,123 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 12,211 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 8,650 points
4. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 7,925 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!!

Don't forget about these other upcoming events at F-5:

1. Hawk Nelson Concert/TimberRattler Game Click here for more info
Sunday, July 27th: Meet at church to leave by 1:30pm cost $20 (covers gas & ticket).
2. Great America Trip
Saturday, August 30th: Winning team goes free all others pay $45.
3. Morning Will Break Debut Concert!!! Click here to check out ther myspace page
Wednesday, September 17th: Cover charge of $5 which includes a CD from the band.
4. Youth Convention in La Crosse, WI Click here for more info
October 31-November 2: Cost will be $130

Team Competition Standings Week 5

2008-07-21T09:37:00.000-07:00

Ok I am still catching up. I was gone at camp during week 5 but we still had competitions taking place. Team 5 was again able to win the competition for the week that gives them 4 first place finishes out of 5 weeks of competitons. They still have the lead but Take 2 is right on their tale. Da' Bears and 4th Infantry are just a big week of offering away from getting back into this thing!

Here are the Standings after Week 5:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 11,135 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 10,386 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 6,050 points
4. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 5,825 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!!

Team Competition Standings Week 4

2008-07-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

I missed last week so I am a little behind here are the standings after week 4:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 9325 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 9036 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 5100 points
4. Da. Bears (Blue Team): 4525 points

It's still anybody's game! Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!!

Team Competition Standings Week 3

2008-07-03T07:55:00.000-07:00

Week 3 saw Take 2 score the most points tallying 2300! 4th Infantry and Team 5 both scored 2000 points a piece. Da' Bears finished with 850 points for the week. Team 5 still has the lead after 3 weeks but Take 2 is right on their tail!! Any team still has a chance to win!!

Here are the Standings after week 3:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 6500 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 4850 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 4050 points
4. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 2450 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. I am also giving EXTRA BONUS points for the team that brings the most STL offering each week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!!

Team Competition Standings Week 2

2008-06-29T20:20:00.000-07:00

Hello again everyone as promised I am updating you on the Team Competition Standings. Week 2 saw Team 5 continue to dominate by again winning the competition, having the most in attendance, bringing the most offering and having the only visitor! They continue to lead the standings and have taken a commanding 2000 point lead over Take 2! 4th Infantry was able to overtake Da' Bears for the 3rd spot in the standings.

Here are the Standings after Week 2:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 4500 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 2550 points
3. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 2050 points
4. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 1800 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!!

Team Competition Standings Week 1

2008-06-23T09:19:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! I figured it would be good to post the Team Standings each week. So I am going to post them every week on my Blog! Week 1 was very interesting. Team 5 had a great week with the most people in attendance, the most offering, the only visitor and they won the team competition which was the Mountain Dew Chugging Contest (Check out the vidoe below)!

Here are the Standings after Week 1:

1. Team 5 (Red Team): 2250 points
2. Take 2 (Orange Team): 1200 points
3. Da' Bears (Blue Team): 1050 points
4. 4th Infantry (Green Team): 950 points

Remember you can earn points for you team for the doing the following: Being Present, Bringing Your Bible, Giving a STL Offering, Bringing a Visitor and Participating in the Competition of the Week. Remember the winning team at the end of the summer wins a trip to GREAT AMERICA!! Good Luck to all the teams the rest of the way!!!

2008 SUMMER TEAM COMPETITION ROSTERS

2008-06-17T08:43:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!!! If you don't already know our F-5 Team competitions have already begun. I wanted to write this blog and inform everyone of how the competitions are working. So here goes!

First, I want to inform everyone of the team breakdown. We split you up into teams based on a drawing. We put your names in a hat and had each captain draw a name. The team Captains were chosen from the students who were in our Student Leadership Class. They are David Santineau Captain of Team 5 (RED), Raymond Santineau Captain of Da' Bears (BLUE), Sam Kruse Captain of Take 2 (ORANGE) and Isaiah Scudder Captain of 4th Infantry (GREEN). Here is the team breakdown:

Team 5 (RED TEAM): David Santineau (Captain), Tabitha Baxter, Krisann Cihlar, Lucas Czechan, Kody Eicher, Heather Erickson, Jessica Gilbert, Mercedes McCormick, Anisa Nolan, Sara Nolan, Justin Schuyler, Katie Welch, Arne Williamson, Luke Berg, Josh Barnes

Da' Bears (BLUE TEAM): Raymond Santineau (Captain), Evan Aukland, Joe Bamberg, Devin Bowers, Jamila Cosby, Lani Davis, Bjorn Kettering, Shawn Lemieux, Josh McCarthy, Thomas Musil, Josh Scudder, Amanda Vande Hey, Alex Willems

Take 2 (ORANGE TEAM): Sam Kruse (Captain), Chloe Benson, Sam Czechan, Aurthor Erickson, Cody Gillis, Brandon Isaacsen, Hillary Jensen, Duryea Johnson, Connie Krueger, Chelsea Lucas, Jennifer Quitko, Mary Scudder, Sammie Kinnard, Sierra Kinnard

4th Infantry (GREEN TEAM): Isaiah Scudder (Captain), Paul Bamberg, Heather Herlache, Andrew Heubel, Jamie Kasten, Nick Krueger, Josh Morgan, Brady Nieman, Jessica Sayer, Kiana Worley

If your name is not on this list then you haven't been to youth group in a while or you are still a new visitor and when you come we will assign you to a team! Sorry if I spelled any names incorrectly!

Here is how the scoring works. Each week you come you will earn points for your team for being present, bringing your Bible, bringing a STL offering and Mega Points for bringing a visitor! You will also earn points for your team for participating in the the competitions of the night! For instance on June 18th we will have a Mt Dew chugging contest! If you participate you earn points for your team and if you win, you earn Mega Points for your team!! You can also gain spirit points for your team throughout the summer for things like wearing your team colors, writing a team song or poem or anything crazy that Pastor Phil approves!!! Just ask me and I'll let you know if you can earn points for you team!!!

DON'T FORGET the winning team at the end of the summer wins a free trip to GREAT AMERICA!!! Remember in order to get the free trip you must attend youth group at least 75% of the time this summer!!! That means each month you must attend youth group 3 out of 4 weeks.

Ok, I think those are all the details you need to know!!! Let's make this a great summer and Remember to invite your friends!!! God Bless!!!

Check out the Team Competition Video:

First F-5 Blog

2008-04-28T13:10:00.000-07:00

Hello F-5ers!!!! This is my first blog for my new Youth Group!!! It's exciting to be in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin doing youth ministry for Family Worship Center!!! Kaysie and I have had an amazing time getting to know all those in our new youth group! You are amazing people and I know God has so many great plans for your future's. I want to thank Pastor Erika and her husband for investing their time in this youth ministry. I know that many of you miss them and had a hard time with their moving on. We pray that in time we will be able to establish the same relationship many of you had with them. There are so many plans in motion for the future of this youth group. This summer is going to be AWESOME!!! We have some great events on our Calendar that you must be a part of!!! Here is a list of just a few:

Lifest Concert more info

Spencer Lake Junior & Senior HighYouth Camps more info

Faith Night Concert/TimbeRattlers Game Featuring Hawk Nelson

Summer Team Competitions All Summer Long!!!!

These are just a few events there are more being planned as I type. For those of you interested in going to Camp this year know that we are planning fundraisers for it as well. I know camp seems to be expensive but you will find it is well worth it. I encourage everyone to go and begin raising money so that you can pay your own way. I sure many of you have neibors who need odd jobs done around their yards that they would be willing to pay you to DO. Also many of you have family members that would sponsor you to got to camp, JUST ASK THEM! Grandparents love sending their grandchildren to camp!!!! There are other ways ot raise money such as: recycle aluminum cans, get a summer job for a farmer (picking stones or bailing hay), cutting grass, trimming weeds and so many more!!!! Camp is amazing DON'T MISS OUT THIS YEAR!!!! Ok that's all for now!!! See you all at F-5 on Wednedsday nights at 6:45!!! You are all Amazing People!

He don't forget to check out our website at: www.i-fwc.com/f5

God & Try Part 2

2007-05-24T13:41:00.000-07:00

Well it's almost the end of the month so I figure I better get this blog in before it's over! God Bless all of you as I hope you are doing well!

Last month we talked about the first part of the phrase that I like to use "God & Try" This week I am going to talk about the second part of this phrase which is "Try"

When I see the word "Try" I think of doing something that you are scared of, for the first time. I think back when I was a little kid and I was scared to meet new people or make new friends. I remember the words my mom and dad would always tell me when they would try to get me to go meet them. They would say, "Now Phillip Lee Krueger it doesn't hurt to give it a try!" Looking back, I think my parents were just trying to get rid of me holding on to their leg and cowering in fear because I was scared to meet these strange and weird people. As always my parents were right I met these new people, got to know them, and had fun playing with them.

Think about your life for a second. What things are you scared to do. Our world is full of fear. The devil throws things at us constantly. But God calls us to not live in fear when he says:

"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." -Isaiah 41:13

So what does "Try" mean in our phrase. It means do not live in fear! It means conquer each day as if it were your last! It means don't let silly things get you down or angry! It means have the joy of the Lord in your life! It means Let Your light shine before everyone! It means don't give up! It means press on towards that goal! It means LIVE! I believe that's what God wants from his people. That is why we are put on this earth.

Know this, we only have a short time here. Some of us could be gone in the next second. What will you do with the time God has given you. Will you let it frit away. Will you become chafe in the wind. Or will You TRY to do what God has called all of us to do with our lives. LIVE and be an example of Jesus Christ to this world. AMEN!

God Bless you all and thanks for reading. Until next month remember these two words: "God and Try"

Pastor Phil

God & Try Part 1

2007-04-19T17:14:00.000-07:00

Hello again everyone! I trust all is well with you all! My blog will continue again this month! I took a break last month and I am sorry for that! Hey, I want to talk to each of you about the two words that can change your life! They are "God & Try"! Some of you may have heard me mention them and wonder what they are about! Well, actually it's rather simple.

Let's break it down:
This month we will examine the first word which is God! If you make Him a part of your life their is NO END TO THE POSSIBLITIES!!! He can change your life. He has a plan for each one of us whether we believe it or not! My favorite scripture is Jermiah 29:11 which reads:

"I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you...plans to give you a hope and a future."

You see God has plans for each one of us! You are living those plans out right NOW!!! God wants you to make him a part of your life because His plans for you are greater then you can imagine! Some of you might ask, "What are those plans?"

Well, the only way to find out is to make Him a part of your life and let those plans begin to carry out. Jeremiah 29:11 says he plans to give us a "hope" and a "future". This means that we don't have to worry about our future because God has great things in store for us! If you are reading this today and you want to make God a part of your life, just ask Him into your life! It's that simple! OF Course that's not all but it's the START of something GREAT!!! The rest can be figured out by asking your nearest Pastor or Me! I would love to sit down with you and help you grow closer to God!

If you already allow God to be a part of your life know that He has more in store for you!!! Continue to read the Bible, spend time in prayer to Him, and serve Him and others and you will begin to see His plan for your life unflold before your eyes. You will see doors open that never opened before. You will see a REAL, RELAVENT change in your life!!

Well that's all for this month! Thanks for reading! Know that I am praying for each and everyone of you and I believe in YOU!!

God Bless
Pastor Phil

Will You Answer the Call?

2007-02-12T21:19:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone! I going to try to be diligent and publish a blog once a month. I want eveyone to know something! You are all AWESOME! God has created all of you for a reason. He has put you on this earth and He has a calling for each of of you! The question you need to answer is, "Will I answer the Call?" My hope and prayer for each of you is that you will! I believe that God's calling on our lives is too strong to resist. If you are resisting it, You know it! There is something inside of you that is telling you that you are not right. You feel like you should be doing more. You feel like you are not doing what you are supposed to be doing. You feel like you are missing out on something great! If this is you then you need to find some alone time with JC. You need to ask Him "What's up?" and "What should I do?" He will give you wisdom and show you His way but you have to be willing to listen. Many of you have important decisions that need to be made. You are struggling with things and wonder what you should do. I want you to know that God has the answers for you. Trust in Him! Put your faith in Him! I guarantee you will not be dissapointed! He loves you and so do everyone at The Path Youth Group. Please know we all believe in you and pray for you! Remember that we are on your team. We are here for you whenever your need us. I believe the Holy Spirit has led me to write this blog because someone needs to hear it. I hope that if this is you, You will follow through with His Calling on your life. God Bless You All!!!!

My First Blog!

2006-10-26T13:31:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
This is my first Blog ever!!!!!! I am writing this for our youth website. I just want to talk a little about our Youth Ministry. We have a great one! I am very excited about it's future. God has brought many youth to it from many different backrounds and I believe (and know!), He has great plans for the future. I want everyone to know that despite what you may think God has a special plan for your future. I believe he has a special plan for you, in this youth ministry, as well. I have enjoyed getting to know all of you. Over this last year, I have seen many of your talents and interests take shape. The key, I believe is using them for the Lord! We have to ask ourselves, "How does God want me to use the talents HE has blessed me with for Him?". When we start doing this there is no end to the possibilities. God wants to use you! Are you willing to be used by Him? So many of us think, "My talents can't be used for the Lord." I want you to know this is the Devil trying to decieve you. I think in my own life how God is using my talents. I am not a man of many talents, but I have some. One of my talents is I am an athlete (not a great one), I love sports; playing them, watching them and being invovled in them in any way. I use this talent in many ways for the Lord. In the last two years I have been invovled in coaching on some level. When I was in Beloit I coached a 7th & 8th grade basketball team (we didn't win a game all season!). Last year I helped coach the 4th & 5th grade team here in Wautoma. Doing this has opened many doors for ministry for me. I have been able to meet many community members in this town. They have been able to get to know me and what I believe in. Building these types of relationship are key to a strong ministry in my field of Youth and Children. Also, because I am an athlete I have been able to play basketball with some of the high schoolers through hosting open gym nights at our church. I was able to meet and minister to so many students through these open gym nights. I am using something I love to do for the Lord. What a great thing! Well, this blog is starting to get long, so I am going to end it. If anyone has any comments to add I would love to hear them. You guys are great! One of my college professers said something to us about youth ministry that has always stuck with me. He told us to tell it to our youth, so that's what I'm doing. He said, "There are two words that will change your life forever: God and Try.