FBCF Youth

Author: Andy Huff

  • DNow “Resolved” Recap

    This year’s Disciple Now officially came to an end yesterday morning. Not only did the 3 inches of snow not stop us, it was just another addition to an absolutely awesome weekend! Our Youth group turned out in force on Friday afternoon for a DNow weekend that showed us that God is resolved to save sinners by the person and work of Jesus Christ, and that because of the power of God’s spirit within us, Christians can and should be resolved to follow Him with all our hearts.

    The Lord showed himself gracious yet again with providing amazing small group leaders to lead the small group Bible studies at our host homes, and powerful teaching and preaching by our weekend’s speakers. Our worship time with the band was convicting and humbling as we considered that “What we proclaim is not ourselves”, and our service opportunity at the homeless shelter was a great opportunity to put that to practice. Many youth shared their excitement over what God had begun to do in their hearts this weekend, and all of us were encouraged to see the power of God at work through the study of His Word.

    The good news for us is that God not only works on DNow weekends (of course), but has been at work from eternity past, beginning, continuing, and eventually finishing the good work that he has purposed to do in us. There is nothing more awesome than a God like our God, and there is no hope like the hope that He has given us in Jesus Christ. “Thank you Lord, that you resolved to save sinners at your cross. Amen.”

    (For more pictures click here and there are more coming soon!)

    ‘Hank

  • Disciple Now — “Resolved”: THIS WEEKEND! What you need to know…

    That’s right — this year’s Disciple Now is this weekend (January 8-10th)! There is snow in the forecast and a million other awesome things planned to help us press in to know the Lord Jesus better this weekend. With school starting back and the rush of the holidays behind us, this is a perfect time to get our hearts and minds back on the  most important thing in the universe: knowing God! We’ve got some awesome teaching planned, solid time for hanging out and plenty of opportunity to make this a weekend that will change your life. You are not going to want to miss it!

    Where to be and When: The DNow weekend kicks off this Friday (January 8th) at 5pm at New Heights Baptist Church. You can meet us there OR you can drop your stuff off at our church, FBC Fairdale, at 4.30pm and ride with us to New Heights.

    What to bring: You MUST bring your signed medical release form (you can print one off under the “Forms” link at the top of this page or you can pick up a copy this Wednesday at church). Also you will need $30 to cover the weekend (food, tshirt, lodging, etc.) If money is an issue, come anyways and let one of our leaders know and we’ll get you covered. We never want any youth to miss any event because of money. Our Church is more than willing to help you out. We just need to know. And finally you need to bring: a Bible, pencil/pen, notebook, sleeping bag, pillow, personal products, towels, and a weekend’s worth of clothes.

    If you have any questions, email me or come to the YouthRoom Wednesday night and ask Drew.

    See y’all on Friday!!!!

    ‘Hank

  • Gearing Up for Disciple Now: January 8-10

    It’s about that time folks! This year’s Disciple Now is coming up on January 8th-10th.

    We’re gearing up for the best D-Now yet, and you’re definitely going to want to be a part of it. There’s only a few days left to make your plans, and invite your friends! Be sure and bring your t-shirt order form to the YouthRoom on Wednesday so we can be sure and order enough awesome shirts for everyone.

    Know to Grow,

    ‘Hank

  • Knowing God was born like this…

    From John Piper at Desiring God:

    In this smelly place he lay,
    Smelly like the swine,
    Smelly like the rotting hay,
    Like your sin, and mine.
    Do you see how low he lay?
    Do you see how low?
    There is lower yet to go.
    Lower yet to go.

    He is lying where they eat,
    Lying where the swine—
    Lying like a piece of meat
    Where the hungry dine.
    Do you see the flow complete
    Do you see the flow?
    There is greater love to show
    Greater love to show.

    Such a happy toddler there,
    Happy like the birds,
    Happy like the morning air
    Filled with happy words.
    Does he see or know or care?
    Does he see or know:
    O, how deep will be his woe
    Deep will be his woe?

    Knowing God was born like this
    Knowing this is he,
    Knowing somehow this is bliss
    For the swine and me,
    Is this loves full glow and kiss?
    Is this love’s full glow?
    There are deeper things to know,
    Deeper things to know.

    Mary musing every year,
    Musing on her son,
    Musing with a rising fear
    Who will be the one:
    Who will strike the blow and spear?
    Who will strike the blow?
    Does she know that blood must flow?
    Know that blood must flow?

    Jesus hanging on the tree,
    Hanging like the meat,
    Hanging there for swine like me,
    Gives his flesh to eat.
    Here is Life brought low and free.
    Here is Life brought low.
    O, how vast the debt I owe
    Vast the debt I owe.

    I hope you feel the same undeserved debt to the grace of God this year because of Christ. What an amazing Savior we have!

  • Quote of the Day

    “To be much for God, we must be much with God…” – Leonard Ravenhill, “Why Revival Tarries”

  • Born Again to a Living Hope

    Tonight in the YouthRoom, Drew brought the Word to us out of 1 Peter 1:3-9.  The apostle Peter had a whole lot to say about the need that every person has for salvation in Jesus Christ, and how that salvation delivers us from the penalty of sin in the past, the power of sin in the present, and the presence of sin in the future. That kind of news changes lives and we got to hear and see that in the Bible tonight. Nobody can ignore the brokenness that comes with a life lived in bondage to sin. Our youth especially know the pain, guilt, and regret that comes with sinful hearts that refuse to honor God in their thoughts and actions. But, praise be to God, there is the good news that Jesus Christ came — on the very first Christmas about 2,000 years ago — to live a perfect life on our behalf, and then to die a death in which he took all our sins upon himself. He canceled all the debt that we owed to God because of our sin. He delivered us and set us free — causing us to “be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).

    That salvation is for everyone and anyone who is willing to humble themselves and call out to God for forgiveness in Jesus Christ. The Bible says that “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) As a church and a youth group, we want every person to know that the greatest gift they could ever receive this Christmas would be to be born again to a living hope by faith in Jesus Christ. May this be the year that you find your hope in the Savior who was born, crucified, and risen for you!

    ‘Hank

  • New Wednesday Night Bible Study: 1 Peter

    Tonight in the YouthRoom, Drew is going to start a brand new bible study on the first book of Peter!

    If you’ve never read through 1 Peter, or you haven’t ever taken the time to really study it, this is a fantastic opportunity to jump in and get started! Like all of God’s Word, this book is chalked full of truth that will change the way you live life. The apostle Peter doesn’t mess around when it comes to telling it like it is. He wanted the Church to understand how much the Father loved them, and the reason that He sent Christ to die for them. This is good news, because Peter was writing to a group of sinners, much like us — to encourage, warn, and teach them how to love Jesus more. Tonight Drew will be introducing the book and the background to us, and laying a foundation for the rest of the chapters. It’s gonna be awesome!

    We’ll keep the light on for you…

    ‘Hank

  • Quote of the Day

    “The more we pray, the more we shall want to pray.  The more we pray, the more we can pray.  The more we pray, the more we shall pray.  He who prays little will pray less, but he who prays much will pray more.  And he who prays more, will desire to pray more abundantly.” – Charles Spurgeon

  • Singing the Battle Song

    We had a great time tonight up in the YouthRoom learning about why the songs of Christians absolutely change the world and us!

    Not only do we sing because of the awesome truth that God has saved us from our bondage to sin through Jesus Christ, nor is it just because the Bible tells us to sing (though it does from beginning to end!), but we sing because we are in the middle of a war!In fact, we are in the middle of the greatest war that there ever was or ever will be! God declared it in Genesis 3, won it on Calvary, and will finish it off in Revelation. Until then, we get to rally every Wednesday and Sunday together as an army of God’s redeemed, singing of God’s deliverance of our souls, His promises for our future, and His power and victory over the devil and sin. The songs of the Christian declare that the King is coming soon, and complete and final victory is coming with Him. Hallelujah! Now that’s good news!

    A fellow freedom fighter for your joy and the glory of Christ,

    ‘Hank

    Two awesome vids on war. The first on making war in life – and the second on prayer as a war-time walkie talkie. Add ’em to your arsenal…

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrY0h33coR4]

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  • Mic Check: Why We Sing.

    Have you ever wondered why Christians sing in church? That’s just what you do at church, right? But if you think about it, there’s a lot of places you go where groups of people don’t just break out in singing. When you go to school, you don’t carry a hymnbook to class and then sing a couple of songs before learning about U.S. History, do you? There aren’t usually choirs serenading in the supermarket, are there? No worship leader at Walmart, right? So what’s the deal with church? Why do people meet every Sunday morning in churches all around the word and sing? What’s the big deal?

    Those are great questions — with even greater answers, answers that just might change your life. And we’re going to tackle them this Wednesday night in the YouthRoom. Be there at 7pm and find out why the Church’s singing puts American Idol to shame…

    Grace and Peace,

    ‘Hank