Heart Touchers - Just Do It!

If you enjoy this free email service, I encourage you to spread the word
to family and friends that we may bring inspiration into the lives of teenagers
everywhere! If you are not on the list and this has been passed along to you,
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Stop by our web site to view past stories or to browse through the tons of
resources we have there for teens!

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Michael's updated book Heart Touchers "Life-Changing Stories of Faith, Love, and
Laughter," is finally here! ($13.95)

Visit the link below to preview the book. Autographed copies are available at
no extra charge and we will pay the shipping for you. An e-book is also available for $3.25.
http://www.Heart4Teens.com/books

Be sure to let us know who you would like it autographed for and then allow about two
weeks for us to sign it and send it on its way to you.Credit card, PayPal, Checks,
and Money orders accepted! The book is also available through Amazon.com,
Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and Booklocker.com

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Just Go!

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And
behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." --MATTHEW 28:19-20 (ESV)

The world calls it proselytizing, and for all practical purposes, what they're referring to is not the
right way to disciple someone. Jesus didn't tell people to go out on the street corner and slander
people because of their sin in hopes that they'd come to repentance.

He didn't even ask you to argue with someone until he comes to a realization of salvation.

No, Jesus said, "Go." Go to all nations and make disciples.

Today, making disciples looks a lot different than it did even 15 or 20 years ago. People aren't as
compelled to listen to someone ranting and raving about sin in the world and prophecy of doom
and destruction.

We've moved into a time period when the general public is longing for someone to live what she
says. They want to check you out personally and make sure you're the real deal before they let
you into their spiritual worlds. Some people don't think they need God, while others are simply
ignorant of the fact that God exists.

Some Christians think you have to be an old, wise sage to speak into the lives of others. Don't
be fooled--you don't have to be 60 years old to start discipling someone; you can start today.
Paul told Timothy, "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in
speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of
Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by
prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things; devote yourself
to them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching.
Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers" (1 Timothy 4:12-16, ESV).

When you set out to disciple someone, all you need is simply to be one step ahead of the
person you're teaching. As you go through this book, each chapter is dedicated to preparing you
to take one step forward. You'll have plenty to talk about if you simply look up the Scriptures and
combine your reading with a little study on that particular issue.

Go and find someone who respects you. Find someone who looks up to you. Find someone who
would be excited to sit down over a cup of coffee, or a slice of pizza, and talk about how to know
God's will in his life. It's the most rewarding part of being a Christian, because it's true to Jesus'
commandment.

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Taken from "Duplicate This!" by Andy Braner, copyright 2008, Youth Specialties/Zondervan.
Used by permission. Order the book here: https://shop.youthspecialties.com/store/product.php?productid=581

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Creation Q & A

Q: What zoo displayed humans as a part of its exhibits?

A: A zoo in Denmark did this some time ago. Imagine walking up to an exhibit in the apes and
monkeys section, and in between the lemurs and baboons, you read a sign labeled Homo
sapiens. The information on the sign gives details of our diet, habitat and other information.

And then, as you peer into the exhibit--you see two live human beings!

Why did they do this? A zoo official said that he hoped the exhibit would encourage people to face
up to their origins. He stated, "We're all primates. Lehmann and Botoft (the two people on exhibit)
are monkeys in a way, but some people find it hard to accept. This is a way to maybe help people
realize that."

While children crowded around the display, many adults apparently seemed somewhat
uncomfortable by the sight. Why?

We think it's because man is made in the image of God, and in his heart he really knows that
Genesis is true and he is not some rearranged ape. Sadly, human beings often accept evolution,
even though something inside them tells them it's a lie!

Source: AnswersinGenesis.org

Creation News

Click on the Bible above or visit the web site listed below!
http://www.HeartTouchers.com/Creation_News

This new addition to our web site will give you an article on the leading news in the
Creation/Evolution controversy each day.

This section also includes a rotating Question and Answer feature and a weekly Creation
Comic strip from the people at AnswersInGenesis.org.

Be sure to come back and visit each day for an informative article that will help you
keep up to date on the latest news in this controversial area!

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Thought For The Day

"The future is something which everyone reaches
at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he
does, whoever he is." -- C.S. Lewis

Verse for the Day

"For the revelation awaits an appointed time;
it speaks of the end and will not prove false.
Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come
and will not delay."-- Habakkuk 2:3

Teen's Thought For The Day

"Why did the turtles on "Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles"
have masks? What were they trying to hide? Did
they think they could fool their enemies with their
strategically placed masks?"

Parent's Thought For The Day

"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." -- Henry Ward Beecher

Coach's Thought For The Day

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes
character to keep you there..." --John Wooden

Deep Thought For The Day

"Streakers re-pant! Your end is in sight."

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Author MICHAEL T. POWERS
Contributing Author to Chicken Soup for the Christian Teenage Soul and
26 other inspirational books.

Over 125,000 people have listened to popular Chicken Soup Author Michael T. Powers'
free inspirational message entitled: "Breathing Life into Others". If you aren't one of them
just visit: http://www.Heart4Teens.com and click on the link to listen to the free
streaming audio message!

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live
in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
Galatians 2:20

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ALL-STAR Youth Ministry

--The Youth Church of Faith Community Church in Janesville, WI

If you are in 7-12th grade and live in the southern Wisconsin/northern Illinois area and
would like to check us out, we meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:00 PM at Faith Community
Church which is located at 2931 Lucerne Dr. in Janesville, WI. (About 3 blocks south-east
of Menard's.)

Currently we have students from Edgerton, Fort Atkinson, Milton, Janesville Craig, Janesville
Parker, Marshall, Franklin, Clinton, Beloit Memorial, and Beloit Turner. E-mail me back if you have
any questions about our weekly meetings or would like to come to any of our events that are listed
below... We have way too much fun and then, most importantly, talk about issues that are relevant
to you as a teenager.

This Week:

Starting a new series entitled: "Demolishing Strongholds"

January 27: War of the Worldviews - Part 1

Next Week:

SuperBowl Party! 2109 North Pontiac Dr.

Visit our youth website to see our topics for 2008!

http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/upcoming_topics

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Teen Community Groups

6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights -- These groups are limited to no more than ten teens
and are split into Jr. High and High School ages. This night is for those teens who want to dig
deeper than what we do in All-Stars, but may not be ready to be a part of the Xtreme Teens.
These cell groups will also be doing special activities with each other as the year goes on to
build community.

Jr. High age meets at 2109 N. Pontiac and are led by Kent & Rachel Martin
(Call 373-0886 if you have any questions!)

High School age are led by Tedi Knox: 1110 Nantucket Dr. (Call 774-2592 if you have any questions!)

Xtreme Teens: Xtreme Teens meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM all year
round at the Powers' house. This group is very extensive with weekly homework,
memorization, service projects, etc. Students interested in this group will have to fill out an
application, provide references as to why others think they should be involved with this, and sign
an agreement as to what is expected of them. Admission into Xtreme Teens is on a case by case
basis. Contact Pastor Michael for more details!

This Week January 30: The Flood

For more info on our small groups, visit: http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/small_groups

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Do you feel as if life has no meaning for you?

http://www.HeartTouchers.com/Life_Purpose