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Polite Manners, Hallmark Cards, and Weapons

Alive Youth Church Weekly Happy Thanksgiving week AYC!! There is no better way to start this out than by saying… I am so thankful for you. YOU. Not what you do, the things you accomplish or events you attend, for what you can say, be, or whatever else. I am truly thankful for YOU. Let’s be a little more thankful for each other. Cause let’s just be honest here, we are all pretty cool. AYC has been such a blessing the last few weeks. Students meeting Jesus, some for the first time. Tons of new faces showing up, real problems getting addressed, small groups flourishing, Jesus present through it all, fun had, food eaten, laughs laughed. Oh what a good time to be apart of Alive Youth Church.  REMINDER: Enjoy your holiday week. No AYC Sunday November 31st! But told you worry, we are so back the following Sunday! Don’t miss it.  As you go into the big week, here is what scripture says, and a few thoughts to go along with it. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will ...
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Sometimes it is That Simple

Alive Youth Church Weekly  Hello AYC friends, I love gathering with all of you every Sunday night. As I like to say... it truly is the best night of the week.   Students: Thank you for continuing to show up ready for what Jesus is doing. For bringing your friends, and being a light in your homes, schools, and throughout your everyday lives.  Leaders: You will never truly know the impact that you have. But it sure is fun leading with you. Continue to put Jesus first. Thank you for your willingness to serve. Parents: Thank you for your trust, for believing in AYC as a place to learn, meet people,  and grow closer to Jesus together. Church and community: Thank you for supporting us! Even if you can't physically be with us each week, your prayer, insight, words of encouragement, and impact on the students and leaders do not go unnoticed.  Reminder... we meet every Sunday night at West Salem Foursquare Church at 6:30pm and wrap up around 8:45pm. Come to wor...
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When God Feels Silent

 Alive Youth Church Weekly, Speaking to a student this week, I was reminded that God is never limited by age. He is present and moving among those younger and older than you. This is so clear in Alive Youth Church. A collection of students and leaders alike, ages ranging from 10 years old to almost 50. I love it when a simple question from a middle schooler can impact many. AYC has always been a place where High schoolers, middle schoolers, and trusted leaders of all ages can minister to each other in Jesus' name. What a great thing to witness and be a part of. My prayer is that we as a people continue to welcome, love, pray, and work as Jesus does. never limited by age, but empowered by the spirit within us.  When God Feels Silent "Be still, and know that I am God." —  Psalm 46:10 There are times when it feels like God has gone quiet. You pray and get no answer. You read your Bible, but the words just sit there, and you just sit there too. You wonder if maybe you’ve done...
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Beyond the Costumes

 Hello, Alive Youth Church! Happy Tuesday, everyone! What an incredible night we shared this past Sunday. When the best night of the week gets even better, you know it’s because of our  annual AYC Costume Party!  Truly one of the highlights of the year for our ministry.  Every year, I’m blown away by the creativity, group ideas, and the full-on commitment our students and leaders bring. Shout-out to some of my favorites:  Phineas and Ferb , the group of grandmas, the “Fruits of the Spirit,” and, of course, the brave soul who came dressed as  me!  A few costumes still have me scratching my head, but that’s part of the fun. The AYC Costume Party never disappoints, not just because of the laughs and the craziness of 100+ costumes jammed into a church, but because it’s another reminder that  following Jesus is fun,  and it’s even better when we do it together. After a night like that, it’s easy to wake up the next day and think,  “Well, back...
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Dry Bones Are No Good

 Happy Tuesday, Alive Youth Church friends! Welcome to Alive Youth Church Weekly. Last Sunday  night, we gathered at 6:30pm. We worshiped, learned about the Holy Spirit's  power of conviction in our lives, played a great game of reverse charades, and ended the night with some good old-fashioned   karaoke, with appearances from the West Salem High School choir and one of the best 6th-grade singers I have ever heard. Seriously, we need to get that girl a mic more often! As always, I am so encouraged by our students, our leaders, and the amazing time we have together on Sunday nights. Cheers to another great week, and I look forward to meeting again for our annual AYC COSTUME PARTY on October 26th, 6:30pm. See you soon! Or maybe I won't see you if your costume is so good that I don't even recognize you.  Here we go... It seems like years ago that we gathered for summer camp at the beginning of July. This week, I was going through my notes app on my phone. Dele...
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The Path of Service

Alive Youth Church Weekly I hope your week is off to a great start. Just wanted to say how thankful I am for you. Seriously, it’s such a gift to do life and ministry together. I’m already counting down the days until Sunday. Can it hurry up already?! I miss getting to hang out, worship, and see what God does when we’re all together. Here's what's on my heart and mind this week for AYC: I’m constantly encouraged by our Youth Ministry. We have the best students, incredibly supportive parents, a rockstar leadership team, and one truly amazing church family. I honestly couldn’t be more thankful. I could brag on them for days. But even in the middle of all that’s going right, there’s always this question that stirs in my heart:  How can we be more like Jesus?  That’s really the heart of why we’re here, isn’t it? That question drives everything we do in ministry, in leadership, and in our personal walks with God. When I reflect on it, my mind immediately jumps to the spiritual disci...
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My favorite verse in the Bible!?

 ALIVE YOUTH CHURCH WEEKLY MARK YOUR CALENDARS OCTOBER 26TH = COSTUME PARTY!!!! If you missed AYC this Sunday night, just know: we laughed hard, worshiped even harder, and left with a smile on our faces, our hearts challenged and ready for the week to come. Oh, how great is our God! How great is He, that He wants a relationship with you and me, allowing us to have a close and intimate relationship with our Savior! Between the snacks, games, and exciting worship, we zoomed in on a specific verse in Acts 4. One small verse with a big, powerful message.  “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and took note that  these men had been with Jesus .” — Acts 4:13 (NIV) One of my all-time favorite verses in the bible. I want to be known as someone who has been with Jesus . Marked by Him. That my presence, words, actions, and energy would all point towards Jesus alive in me. It takes courage to live for...
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