Friday June 27th- Youth Group & Hot Dog Roast

We had an AWESOME youth group last week! We had a time of praise and worship, then headed to the park to roast hot dogs and have Bible study. We ended the evening singing praise songs to the acoustic guitar in the dark. You could hear the distant rumblings of thunder, reminding us of God's awesome power and greatness.

The band let loose and had a really good time with worship. Jason even sang!! Yeah Jason!! Debbie started the night out doing a rap which was really fun. Great job Debbie!!

"I thank the Lord for what

for what He's done in us

I thank the Lord for His love

I thank the Lord for what

He's gonna do in us

From the Heavens above

I thank the Lord for the smile

that He's put on my face

I thank the Lord for His grace

I thank the Lord for the joy He has given to me

'Cuz now I know that I am really set free

Everybody, Everybody

Everybody praise the Lord

Everybody, Everybody

Everybody praise the Lord

Everybody, Everybody

Everybody praise the Lord

Everybody, Everybody

Everybody praise the Lord

I thank the Lord for what

for what He's done in us

I thank the Lord for His love

I thank the Lord for what

He's gonna do in us

From the Heaven's above

I thank the Lord for the smile

that He's put on my face

I thank the Lord for His grace

I thank the Lord for the joy He has given to me

'Cuz now I know that I am really set free

Everybody Everybody, Everybody praise the Lord

Everybody Everybody, Everybody praise the Lord

Everybody praise the Lord
EVERYBODY, EVERYBODY
EVERYBODY PRAISE THE LORD!"

LOCKED & LOADED Music Festival

We will be taking a group to the LOCKED & LOADED Music Festival
Sunday, July 20th
Dallas City, IL

Tickets:
$10 group advanced ticket
$12 individual advanced ticket
$15 at the door

See Karen to order your advanced group ticket.

Planting Seeds of Eternity

Praise God!! We had two girls in youth group give their lives to Christ this week. AWESOME!!! Welcome to God's family, girls!!

I read this quote on a friend's facebook today and it spoke to me...

"God is seeking to enter the hearts of every person on this planet, but He faces a significant obstacle to His conspiracy. The problem has never been the message... Neither is God's problem the lack of an audience... His problem is the reluctant army He calls the Church. God is looking for people who are willing to participate in acts of love and kindness to those outside their present circle... to plant a seed of eternity in the hearts of others."
Conspiracy of Kindness- Steve Sjogren

Please continue to hold the youth group up in prayer that they will continue to reach the lost for the glory of our Lord God Almighty.

"I seek You with all of my heart..."

"How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you."
Psalm 119: 9-11

We've been having awesome youth group nights and I've been reminded several times I'm WAY behind in updating the blog. Sorry for that!! Attendance has been growing steadily and most importantly- Jesus is being shared. We meet each Friday night at 7PM in the basement of the King of Kings Ministry. The band plays during our worship service, then Caleb, Jason or Debbie shares a lesson. After the lesson, we spend time hanging out and getting to know everyone and eating snacks. Closing is more praise and worship songs played by the band. God is good and we're thankful for the oppertunity He has given to share His love and grace with teens.