Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Faith Like Abe.
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At Youth Revolution we began our Fall Series: REVOLUTIONARIES. Revolutionaries are people that create change of good that reflect the truth of Christ's love around them. Yesterday we focused on two Abrahams: Abraham, Son of God and father of Isaac and Ishmael, AND Abraham Lincoln. Both of these men followed out the faith of change. Abraham gave all he had to God and trusted in him as he sacrificed His Son, Isaac, and God was pleased with his obedience and true faith to bring all to God. Just as well, the faith and leadership of Abraham Lincoln lead to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery and set innocent men and women free to live equally! Both Abrahams were agents of change. How are you changing the world around you?
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Naomi Heights Bingo
On first Wednesday of every month the junior high help out with bingo at Naomi Heights Nursing Home. They love helping out and getting to know the residents during the fun bingo time together! 
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
ACTS Prayer Method
Hey all you Revolutionaries!
Remember to keep in mind the ACTS Prayer Method this week!!
A-ADORATION: Tell God how much He means to you. Our God is Creator! He is huge! He is Loving and Holy-- He is the true Ruler of All the Universe!!
C-CONFESSION: Share with God your sins, harmful thoughts, so that you may clear away all negativity between you and your relationship with God
T-THANKSGIVING: Thank God for sending His Son to clear you of all your sin and poor decisions. Thank Him for being faithful and loving you and your family so much!!
S-SUPPLICATION: Share with God your concerns for yourself and others-- be cautious not to assume or gossip-- words for the heart :) .
I pray that as you practice this prayer method this week you may realize how our conversations in prayer with God truly do matter and help us grow closer in our relationship to Our Almighty God!!
Til Next Time!!
Maryann
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
An Encouraging Word for the Day!
"Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works!"
Psalm 105:1-2
Hey guys and gals-
I know all of us have our good and bad days. My prayer for you throughout this summer (and always!) is for you to see the bright side of ALL things. I pray that you turn to God's promises and know He is their listening to your prayers and is blessing you with His love always!
Be Encouraged my rockin' friends!!
Maryann
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Convergence 2009: Sharing Our Story
You may soon find a Convergence 2009 registration form on www.pinevillefumc.org main page to print off and turn in! There are also forms outside Maryann's office!
Here are the details!
Convergence 2009: Sharing Our Story
Date: August 7-9, 2009
Fee: $40
Sign-up by August 1!!!
TShirt Design is above.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Anger and Forgiveness
"Knock out or Talk it out."
A Skit Based from The Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 19)
by M.Stewart
Peter: "Hey Jesus, how many times do I forgive someone who has offended me? Seven?"
Jesus: "Seven?! Hardly! Try seventy times seven."
Peter: (looks frustrated and counting on his hands) Are you kidding me, Jesus?! After all I do for these people, and I get nothing in return but bad looks and cussing at me! Look, they're doing it now,... (Peter points at a man in the crowd), Man, I could punch him out RIGHT NOW! Come on!
Jesus: (Stands in the way of Peter and guides him away.) Peter, look... I'm noticing you get angry alot. But you forgive, hardly ever. What are those men to you?
Peter: (mad and looking down) They are nothing... they don't deserve to be forgiven.
Jesus: Nothing!? Are you nothing? Peter, where is God's kingdom?
Peter: (angry looking at Jesus)
Jesus: Is God's Kingdom right here-with just you and me? Or is it also over there? (pointing) Peter, God's people are ALL PEOPLE. God is someone who has forgiven all of us everyday, and all the time, do you even realize how many times you offend him EVERYDAY and he forgives you?
Peter: Uhhhhhh, (looking around) no, I've never thought about that.
Jesus: God is near, God has given us all ALOT of second chances. But, you won't give even your brother anything. Why?
Peter: Well, Jesus you make that sound so nice, and easy. But I don't like forgiving. Those people wrong me over and over and over and over...
Jesus interrupts: But, doesn't God continue to forgive and forgive and forgive you...?
Peter: I don't even know how to forgive someone that has angered me so bad!
Jesus: Forgiving is forgetting the offense and moving on.
Peter: How in the world do you expect me to do that when they don't understand how to move on...
Jesus: Well, that's when trusting in God comes into play. You trust God that your example to forgive will leave an example to others of God's love.
Peter: Walking away is cowardily! It leaves no justification of taking care of some business... (with his fist in the air).
Jesus: So, knocking someone lights out, only proves you get an black-eye, bruises, and you both look like two immature adults that don't know how to responsibly take care of an argument.
Peter: Once again, Jesus. You are making it sound easy and now I feel like an immature adult.
Jesus: I'm not trying to make you an immature adult, you are doing that for yourself.
Fighting leads to just more division, and more anger, and less forgiveness that you will push way deep inside. Do you want to walk around carrying years of anger, and no forgiveness just because you are too stubborn to work through it?
Peter: No, but what do I do with all that anger!?
Jesus: Get that man, you are angry at and TALK IT OUT.
Peter: Talk it out?
Jesus: Talk it out.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Courtesy of Skillet "Rebirthing"
The following radical video from SKILLET speaks to those of us stuck in a world that shows no growth and no presence of God. It is about calling out to truly live for God in truth and giving Him everything. We are called to live boldly, as though it's our last day.
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