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Bible Study: Piecing Together My Identity
Posted by Jennifer Probst | Jun 27, 2017 | 2017 Resources, Bible Studies, Free Resources | 0
Middle School Youth Night: I’m More than Jus...
Posted by Youth Ministry Classics | Jun 1, 2011 | Free Resources, Middle School Ministry, Youth Nights | 0
The Lions in Our Lives: A Skit about Daniel
by Brianna Dehn | Jul 5, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Free Resources, Skits | 0
This play is designed to be a take on telling the Daniel story from scripture. The character of Daniel connects in more modern terms to how we are tempted to follow our friends rather than God. This is first of three skits that take the same approach to Bible verses that will come out in the next months.
Read MoreIn Humility: Adult Devotion for 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering
by Alan Wunderlich | Jun 30, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Devotions, Doing Ministry, Free Resources, LCMS Youth Gathering, Road to the Gathering | 0
Maybe you have notice that preposition in our theme that has been used throughout this week and these devotions: “IN”. This fourth devotion for adult leaders taking groups to the 2022 Youth Gathering we look at how God became in all things in an act of humility.
Read MoreAnd I am Not: Adult Devotion for 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering
by Alan Wunderlich | Jun 23, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Devotions, Doing Ministry, Free Resources, LCMS Youth Gathering, Road to the Gathering | 0
“God is God, and I am Not!” is hard to share with young people when we have things we don’t always understand. In the third devotion for adult leaders in preparation for the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering, we talk about how God is In All Things no matter what happens.
Read MoreHearts for Service Bible Study – Reviewing and Reflecting
by Kristin Schmidt | Jun 22, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Bible Studies, Bible Study - Service, Doing Ministry, Free Resources, Servant Events, Service | 0
In this study, teens will reflect on the importance of having a servant’s heart and living with humble devotion to God. This lesson is intended to be completed following participation in a servant event, as a review and preparation for future activities.
Read MoreYesterday, Today, and Forever: Adult Devotion for 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering
by Alan Wunderlich | Jun 16, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Devotions, Doing Ministry, Free Resources, LCMS Youth Gathering, Road to the Gathering | 0
In this second devotions for adult leaders preparing for the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering. God is continually reconciling Himself to me – over, and over, and over again! He truly loves me yesterday, today, and forever!
Read MoreHearts for Service Bible Study – Preparation and Purpose
by Kristin Schmidt | Jun 15, 2022 | Bible Studies, Bible Study - Service, Free Resources, Serve and Lead, Service, Seven Practices | 0
In this study, teens will consider what it means to serve, and why serving is an important component of our lives as Christians. Students will examine Scripture to discuss the meaning of serving others as though working for God. This lesson is intended to be completed prior to participation in a servant event, to prepare hearts and minds for work.
Read MoreCreator of All Things: Adult Devotion for 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering
by Alan Wunderlich | Jun 9, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Devotions, Doing Ministry, Free Resources, LCMS Youth Gathering, Road to the Gathering | 0
You might already be exhausted as you prepare for the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering. In this first of a series of adult resource devotions, we hope as you bring your group to this event that God may strengthened you in wisdom and understanding to bear fruit in both you and your students.
Read MoreSkit – Follow the Leader
by Brianna Dehn | Jun 6, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Free Resources, Skits | 0
This skit is designed to start a conversation about what kind of leader God calls and empowers us to be. As young leaders struggle, this skit reminds us to put Christ at the center of all we do.
Read MoreResilience – A Bible Study Series
by Heidi Goehmann | Jun 2, 2022 | 2022 Summer, Bible Studies, Free Resources, Seven Practices | 0
God is the creator of all things and He holds all things together. Resilience is part of His work in holding all things together inside of us and between us. This five part Bible study series on Resilience helps us to think about how God can create in us a resilient identity in Christ that is tied to our emotions and mental health, our relationships, challenges, struggle, hope, and God’s promises.
Read MoreTough Feelings, Gracious God Devotion: Regret
by Ben Meyer | May 26, 2022 | Devotions, For Youth, Free Resources, Spring 2022 | 0
As you think back on your life, maybe there are things you regret having done…ways in which your words or actions have hurt others. In the last devotion in this series, Ben Meyer talks about how Christians can face regret with the comfort of Jesus.
Read MoreTough Feelings, Gracious God Devotion: Burdened by Bitterness
by Ben Meyer | May 19, 2022 | Devotions, Free Resources, Spring 2022 | 0
The story of Ahithophel is a cautionary tale, and maybe the sin of someone else has cause you to become bitter and resentful. In the third in this devotional series, Ben Meyer talks about how we can be faithful to God when we are burdened by bitterness.
Read MoreStart a Conversation About…Suicide
by Kristin Schmidt | May 18, 2022 | Conversation, Free Resources, Spring 2022, Talk Sheets, Youth & Culture, Youth Culture | 0
Suicide is not easy to talk about, but it is necessary. It is the second-leading cause of death among people ages 10-24, and the rate of suicide in that age group has increased by 60% since 2007. This conversation starter sheet can help you approach the difficult conversation around suicide and supporting those who are struggling with mental health.
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