Parents update for 3/10

// March 12th, 2010 // Youth News

This week in continuing our To Save a Life series our purpose was to show them that God can actually use our small acts of service for the hurting and lonely to save peoples lives and change the world.

We started the night by having a back scratch circle so everyone got to have a relaxing back scratch.  Following that we played a game called Ships and Sailors in which commands were called out and the youth had to follow the command.

Next we watched a clip form the end of the movie where Jake reads Jonny’s letter.  In the letter Jonny is thanks Jake for saving his life.  Following that, I (Geoff) shared some stories about me and how I came to be who I am now.  Next, the youth watched a video of a drama where a girl is falls in love with God but then is distracted by friends and others and she is brought down.  At the end of the drama when it seems that all hope is lost God fights for her and he saves her.

Next we split into family groups and discussion.  Following that Jason gave the first half of his message at the end of which we watched a clip from the movie Freedom Writers where they toast for change.  We then gave all the youth a chance to propose a toast for change with sparkling apple juice.  When that was finished Jason finished the message.

To finish the night we prayed and gave the youth a chance to grab challenge cards and to write letters of encouragement to each other.   Also we announced that next week we will be having a potluck.  Every youth was assigned a dish they were in charge of.  We asked them to bring as much food as they felt called to bring.  Each youth was also encouraged to invite people they see who need some one or who are alone and hurting so if everyone does this we could need a lot of food.

Geoff’s Group – Main Dish

Rachel Ruis’ Group – Salads (of noodle or lattice variety)

Troy’s Group – Fruit

Rachel Bazuin Group – Dessert

Jeremy’s Group – Beverages

I hope everyone has a good weak and encourage your kids to invite the lost and lonely for next week.

-Geoffrey Bazuin-