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| I would love a copy of the powerpoint if you don't mind. Please send to mbraggins@grace-church.com thanks!
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| | I would love to have the Powerpoint game if it is not too much trouble. Please send to roryvan@peoplepc.com |
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| | Another thing I have seen work is this: At each week's meeting, ask each youth to commit to how many minutes they will read the Bible in the coming week. Some will say '2' (and that might be an improvement for them) some will say more. At the next meeting "check in" and ask each one whether they kept their commitment. No reward involved, but just a way to raise up the importance of reading Scripture...of course this method could be abused (becoming all about me and being proud in front of others) but hopefully it will simply be used as accountability. |
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| I would like to receive the .ppt slide to play the game with my youth. They love games and this would be a great way for them to have fun while learning about the bible!
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| I have sent the PPT game to about 15 of you. Some emails came back undeliverable because your mailboxes are full. The files are about 10MB in total. Please verify that there is enough space in your mailbox and if you want me to try re-sending the files e-mail me again. Please include your name. Thanks.
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| You know I'm not sure that money will really work, though at first they may enjoy the compensation of reading the bible. But as time goes on this will fade. Personally I think that an individual has to come to understand that reading the Bible is important to them as an individual because spiritual growth come from the Bible so if they want to grow spiritually they have to read the Bible. Though I don't have an idea that will do that but we have to keep motivating them to read the Bible. The queation that may rise is have we done enough to stress the importance reading the Bible? Have we led by example? Until we have answers to this questions I don't think that we will be able to conquer this.
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| mashme (3/27/2007)
...Personally I think that an individual has to come to understand that reading the Bible is important to them as an individual because spiritual growth come from the Bible so if they want to grow spiritually they have to read the Bible. I agree totally. Unfortunately it is not as easy as it was years ago. During most of our parent's adolescence (40's & 50"s) young people had a better chance of understanding the importance of Scriptures in their lives than they do today. That is because in spite of sin and temptation in the traditional Christian home both parents were devote not only to their faith, but to Christian disciplines as well. That changed gradually and steadily as technology took media into a higher level during OUR own adolescent years. Granted, peer pressure has always existed, but along with the media evolution the influence of drugs, sex and immorality took a leap into "social acceptance" as well. Thus the battle for our young people's heart got (as is still getting) stronger. In many churches today very few of the teenagers involved have a true "example" to follow at home. Even those who come from supposedly Christian homes do not have the support they need. Many are being raised in a "religious" environment rather than one that truly encourges a realtionship with Christ. For them it is even more difficult because reading the Bible or praying is performed as a ritual and/or is being forced by legalistic demands. Getting today's youth excited about God takes a lot of commitment and creativity, not to mention extreme spiritual intercession. We are fighting against the increased forces of darkness that have taken control of the media as well as the New Age mentality that has redefined family, morals, and God. I am not sure about the rest of those who minister to young people on this board, but ministering in inner city churches for over a decade I can assure you that 75% of the young people that are coming to ourc churches are not from Christian homes. They are coming as a result of an invitation or just out of curiosity. Getting them to understand the importance of reading and LIVING by God's Word is not something you effectively convey by just telling them and since they do not have the "example" at home we need to pray that Holy Spirit would guide them in understanding it's life changing message. Before that happens however, we need to do whatever it takes just to get them to pick up the book and start reading. For us the use of games and rewards to help kids develop a Bible reading habit have not only encouraged them to participate, but actually begin to experience what Paul referred to as "the power of God for salvation." Rom. 1:16
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