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{Heart4Teens.com}  *What Jesus Might Say To You*

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What Jesus Might Say To You

Topic: Praying Without Ceasing

*Main Scripture*
"Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing fi rm. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fi ery arrows aimed at you by Satan. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere." (Ephesians 6:13-18, NLT)

*Other Scriptures*
Luke 18:1-7; Romans 8:26-27; Galatians 4:6; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Jude 20


*What Jesus Might Say To You*

Despite the intensity of a spiritual battle or how strong or weak you feel at any given moment, I have given you everything you need to live a godly life and to stand your ground against any attack from your Enemy, Satan.

With every piece of spiritual armor you put on, you clothe yourself with me. I am your helmet of salvation, your breastplate of righteousness, your belt of truth, your shoes of the good news of peace, your sword of the Spirit.

But wearing your spiritual armor still isn't enough. If you run into battle fully equipped but aren't in communication with your command center, you will lose. You need my guidance, my wisdom, my encouragement, and my strength. That's why it's important that you pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Praying at all times means staying in constant communication with me: When you wake up, in between classes, during a test at school, while you're hanging out with your friends, when you go to bed. Prayer is more of an attitude than an activity. Satan loves to ambush my unsuspecting followers. Without prayer he will catch you off guard every time.

As you pray, avoid doing all the talking. I know you have a lot on your heart, but make room for the Holy Spirit to guide you in prayer. Spend time in silence so I can respond to you. But also remember that you're in the middle of a war, not just a fi ght. Other people face the same attacks as you. They need you to pray for them as much as you need them to pray for you.

But there's one more reason why we need to stay connected: I just like to spend time with you!

Your Source for everything,
Jesus

*Summary Challenge*
Staying connected to Jesus is more of an attitude than an activity.

*Spend Some Time Journaling*

Taken from "Conversations with Jesus" by Youth for Christ, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here: http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/273463

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JESUS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOU
Jesus has something to say to you. He wants you to know that you are part of something much bigger than yourself ...you're part of God's Story. But what does that mean? Spend time every day listening to what Jesus has to say to you in devotional letters written to you. You'll encounter the God who created you for a purpose, and you'll come to understand what that purpose is. Each day you'll have the opportunity to talk back to Jesus in the journal pages. Through your daily conversations you'll grow closer to Jesus and learn about your part in God's Story. Dig in. Spend the next 60 days in a conversation with Jesus. You will be surprised what you learn about God ...and about yourself!

http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/273463

Also available in your local Christian bookstore.


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Thought For The Day:

"You may give without loving, but you cannot love without giving."
Glen Wheeler

Verse for the Day:

"For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have
everlasting life." --John 3:16


Teen's Thought For The Day:

"As a teen my family's menu consisted of two choices: Take it, or leave it." -- Buddy Hackett

Parent's Thought For The Day:

"You have to love your children unselfishly. That is hard. But it is the only way." --Barbara Bush


Coach's Thought For The Day:

"When you are behind, don't give up; when you are ahead, don't let up."


Deep Thought For The Day:

"It's important to watch what you eat. Otherwise, how are you going to get it into your mouth?" -- Matt Diamond


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Author MICHAEL T. POWERS
www.Heart4Teens.com

Contributing Author to Chicken Soup for the Teen's Soul on Love and Friendship and 25 other inspirational books.

"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 Ministry

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

If you are in 6-12th 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 The Skating Place.)

All-Stars:  6:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday nights!  Open to all youth grades 9-12.

The Outlet:  6:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday nights in the Multi-Purpose Room! Open to all youth grades 6-8.


Currently we have students from Edgerton, Fort Atkinson, Milton, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Marshall, Franklin, Orfordville, Clinton, Beloit Memorial, Beloit Turner, South Beloit, and Hononegah. 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.


Upcoming Topics:


New Series!  Life Hurts, God Heals

Sunday July 30 -- Ask For Forgiveness (Life Hurts, God Heals Part 6)
 
Sunday August 6 -- Youth Mission's Night.  The whole church is welcome to come!
Sunday August 13 -- No All-Stars!  All Church Picnic at Rockport Pool!
Sunday August 20 -- Senior Sunday!  Join us as we honor our departing seniors!
Sunday August 27 -- Live for God One Day at a Time (Life Hurts, God Heals Part 7)

Sunday September 3 -- Share What You've Experienced (Life Hurts, God Heals Part 8)
Sunday September 10 -- The Truth Project
Sunday September 17 -- No All-Stars due to the Fall Retreat!
September 24:  Philosophy & Ethics: Says Who?

October 1:  Anthropology: Who Is Man?
October 8:  Theology: Who Is God?
October 15:  Science: What Is True?
October 22:  History: Who's Story?
October 29:  Sociology: The Divine Imprint

November 5:  Unio Mystica: Am I Alone?
November 12:  The State: Who's Law?
November 19:  The American Experiment: Stepping Stones
November 26:  Labor: Created To Create

December 2 & 3:  Community Involvement: God Cares, Do I?

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Guys Only and Gals Only Small Groups!
(June - August)

We are starting something new this summer!  We will be having a Guys Only bible study and a Gals Only bible study!

Guys Only (Jr. High and Sr. High guys) Led by Pastor Michael
6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights (June through End of August)
Meet in the sanctuary at church

This Week: July 26 -- "Dating: Everything That Could Possibly Be Taught About Dating in One Session"

Gals Only (Jr. High and Sr. High) Led by Paula Marsden
6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights (June through the end of August)
Meet in the nursery at church to study the book "Authentic Beauty"

This Week: July 26 -- "Mystery of a Set-Apart Young Woman" Part 3

Upcoming Bible Study Topics:

Guys Only
August 2 -- No Small Groups Due to Kidz Camp
August 9 -- Blessed are the Pure in Heart "For They Will See God"
August 16 -- Friendship "Accountability and Hangin' with the Fellas"
August 23 -- Wanted: Heroes "Super powers not required"


Gals Only
August 2  -- No Small Groups due to Kidz Camp!
August 9 -- "Passion of a Set-Apart Woman"
August 16 -- "Passion of a Set-Apart Woman" Part 2
August 23 -- "Passion of a Set-Apart Woman" Part 3
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Teen Community Groups

6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights (September though May)

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 Kent and Rachel Martin's house: 1324 E. Racine St.  (Call 373-0886 if you have any questions!)


High School age meets at Matt and Kristi Kauffman's house: 4339 Fox Hills (Call 758-1243 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!

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