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James and Rachel Schrader sent this along regarding the great gathering they lead for middle and high school students on Sunday mornings. They kick off the semester THIS SUNDAY, January 12, at 9:00AM:
This semester we are going to be studying John 1-10 in youth Sunday School. We are excited about the opportunity to learn from what Jesus said and did through the eyewitness account of John. Jesus uses everyday items and events to reveal and explain spiritual truths. Each lesson will be a neat time of reading, teaching, and discussing topics such as “How is Jesus the Light of the world?,” “Why are Jesus’ words about eternal life confusing to many people?,” “Who was the ‘Wild Man’?,” and how to relate faith to everyday life.
Read a one-page overview of their study
Watch a 2 minute video class overview
PARENTS: Grab a free ebook on John’s Gospel from RC Sproul
My name is Steven Eicholtz and as of the middle of the summer I have been a part of the youth team and will be working with the youth for the upcoming year. Many of you might not know me well, so let me share with you a bit of my story and my desire to help out with youth. I grew up in a Christian home and went to a Christian school all the way through high school. I went to church weekly and constantly was hearing about Christ there and at school as well. I began to “know” God well, as one would “know” about a subject in school. However, I wasn’t truly living for God and seeking Him in all areas of my life. Things always seemed to come easily, so I often trusted my own abilities instead of trusting God’s sovereignty. It wasn’t until college when things didn’t come as easily that I began to learn my need to trust and rely on God in all areas of my life and to rest in His love and grace. Part of the way I have grown in this regard is through weekly teachings and community with other believers from RUF at UF. In high school, my youth group only had a handful of kids, and I often found myself not going because other activities would come up. One thing I wish I had was a strong youth group committed to growing in faith in God through weekly teaching and community. My desire in working with the youth is to help provide and enhance the community of the youth group amongst one another and the youth leaders, and I am excited to have the opportunity to do that in the upcoming year.
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Today our Middle School Youth Ministry went tubing down the Ichetucknee River! Our students braved the cold water, had seaweed battles, and jumped from trees into the river. We had an awesome turnout, and a great way to kickoff the Summer for CCC Youth. Here are some pictures from today!
Dear CCC,
Thank you for your support over the last year. You all have been so hospitable and encouraging. I have learned and gained so much from my year here and am so thankful for the opportunity to come here and serve as Youth Director. My understanding of how the church works and the importance of it in peoples lives is forever changed. I believe God has used and will continue to use this experience as I look to further my education in pursuing graduate school.
It has been an incredible year teaching and living life with your students. Our many youth events, lunches, and weekly Youth Groups have provided for great opportunities and blessings for this ministry. I have been encouraged through seeing first hand how God is able to stir hearts and bring students closer to Himself through the seemingly smallest of ways. You have wonderful students who it has been such a pleasure to get to know over the last year. Gainesville is a busy and stressful place. Please remember to do everything you can to prioritize their relationships with Jesus Christ and with other Christians. I will be finishing my time here at CCC at the end of June. Thank you for the support!
Summer with CCC Youth is going to be very exciting, stay tuned for the dates of our awesome events coming in June and beyond!
In Christ,
Drew
