With the excitement of school beginning comes the excitement of another season of youth ministry at Concord UMC. The Youth Ministry Team has planned a variety of activities all with specific purposes. In September, the group will camp at Hillman Ferry to provide opportunity to experience grace-filled relationships among one another and leaders. Also, a special girls’ conference in October called REVOLVE, encourages youth girls to grow in their individual lives of faith.

Hello all,
I hope your day was God-filled! Today is the start of our Bible reading group. Many of the youth said they don't check their e-mail, or don't have one - so, I'm going to e-mail everyone a copy of the Bible reading plan and let you print it out. Each theme lasts for three weeks and has a title for each day of reading. I think it will help us to focus on a main point. I will be contacting you periodically to make sure you are doing well with your readings. I know God is going to bless this group and that our relationship with our God and Father will be strengthened.

Here's a few tips to make sure your study time is blessed:

1.) Decide on a specific time each day to read - after you are done with your homework maybe.
2.) Say a prayer before reading -pray that you will understand the scripture and that the Holy Spirit will speak to you.

3.) Try to remember what the theme is so you can focus your thoughts
4.) Spend a little time reflecting on what God was saying to you - did anything stand out to you?
5.) Say a prayer when you're done. Thank God for speaking through his Word.

If you are a parent of a youth member, please encourage them each weekday to read their Bible. If you aren't currently reading your Bible, please join us. Maybe you can read your bible together and discuss it as a family. That would be very cool.

I'll be praying for everyone.

God Bless,
Dale