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Tools for the Tall Task of Training Teens

on August 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

This past Saturday, we had a great Parent’s Meeting with Brad Hambrick, the Executive Director of Crossroads Counseling in Augusta, GA.. For those of you who couldn’t make it, the audio of can be heard or downloaded by clicking on this link (you will be directed to another website). If that link doesn’t work or if you simply would like a CD with the recording on it, please let me know.
As always, Brad did a great job of encouraging and equipping parents on how to engage and disciple their teenagers. Contrary to popular opinion, a good relationship with your teen is not beyond our grasp. It does take a lot of work and prioritizing of our time and energy, but that is what God has called us to as parents. This talk is not just for parents of teenagers. Discipling our children starts long before they are teens. If you are about to be a parent or if you have little ones at home, please take the time to listen. It will be extremely beneficial!
I want to emphasize how I view my role as a youth pastor. I see myself as a tool to assist parents in their raising of their children. I am honored to be able to come alongside parents and assist them in the sacred calling of raising children to know and fear the Lord. Please don’t hesitate to use me in any way!

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Happy New Year!

on December 31st, 2008 | No Comments »

Let me be the first to wish all of you a Happy New Year! There are some exciting changes coming to RYM (nothing major, don’t worry!) in 2009. We are going to start off the year of Wednesday night RYM on January 7th talking about why RYM exists. On Sunday mornings, we be looking deeply into the life of Jesus. If you thought you knew who Jesus was before, you’re going to get to know him on a much deeper level.
Note: Since the adult Sunday School classes are not meeting this week (January 4th), we will be off as well. We will start Sunday School back up again on January 11th at 9:15 sharp!

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Caroling

on December 18th, 2008 | No Comments »

To renew an annual tradition with RYM, about 15 of us met together last night to go caroling! Yes, it was the middle of exams for most people, and yes, it was about 70 degrees outside (hardly winter weather), but nonetheless, we headed over to Westwood to sing to the residents there. After a brief mix up on the time that we were supposed to be there–corrected by my amazing wife, Stephanie–we were able to sing to three different groups of residents. Our group was not filled with professional vocalists by any means, but I dare say that we sounded pretty good! The people that we sang to were extremely grateful to have a group of young folks come and sing to them. Many of them were even singing along with us when they knew the words. It was fantastic. After each performance, we had a chance to talk to the residents directly and wish them a Merry Christmas. The thankfulness shone on their faces.
Thank you to all of you who were able to make it last night. I appreciate it, but the people that you ministered to appreciate it even more. Thank you for spreading the joy of Christ this Christmas!

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