| A Challenge To the Youth | Mar-Apr 99 LCN p. 17 | Rod McNair |
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Intro: These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country, but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman... we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; its value." (Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, December 23 1776). SubHeads: God's Work and God's Government |
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| Calling the "Second Generation" | Nov-Dec 01 LCN p. 13 | J. Fall |
| Intro: Every young person who has grown up in the Church of God has probably wondered at some point in time: "How do I know if God is calling me? And if God is calling me, how do I respond?" For some, this "calling of God" has been mysterious and hard to grasp. God does not communicate by "handwriting on the wall" in this age, or by e-mail. |
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| Coming Soon: A National Youth Program! | Nov-Dec 00 LCN p. 25 | G. Weston |
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Intro: At a Council of Elders meeting this past August, I was asked to spearhead the building of a national youth program for the Living Church of God. This article is intended to give an overview of where we are today and to discuss steps we can take to build an effective youth program. |
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| "I Made a Mistake!" -A Message for Teenagers | Feb 00 LCN p. 15 | R. McNair |
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Intro: The Bible says, "Be you therefore perfect" (Matthew 5:48), and "go on to perfection" (Hebrews 6:1). We must be striving to become like God, having His character, overcoming faults and shortcomings, learning to be and think like Him. But, all too often, we read those verses and misunderstand them. Subheads: Two Types of Mistakes Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears |
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| Just for Youth: Is God Calling You? | Jan-Feb 01 LCN p. 16 | Rod McNair |
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Intro: What are some common misconceptions that second generation Christians may have about conversion? Conversion is often a confusing topic for young people who grow up in the Church. Baptism can seem like an overwhelming commitment. It can seem like a commitment that only applies to parents, somehow "fake" for a second or third-generation Christian. And it can seem like a deterrent to "having fun" and "experiencing life." Each of these perceptions can hinder you from taking that first step towards the Kingdom of God. But they need not do so. SubHeads: Thinking About Conversion Can Be "Scary" Conversion Is "Just for My Parents" My Calling Might Be "Fake" "I Will Miss Out on All the 'Fun'" |
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| Living Youth Camp 2003 | Jan-Feb 03 LCN p. 16 | G. Weston |
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Intro: Summer is only a melted snowball away, and summer means CAMP! Yes, and CAMP means seeing all your friends who share your beliefs, making new acquaintances, having your mind flushed out from all the secular waste put into it in psychology and health science classes, and having fun! Subheads: Michigan Teen California Pre-Teen Texas Pre-Teen Ontario Canada Pre-Teen Missouri Pre-Teen North Carolina Pre-Teen |
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| Living Youth Camp- A Successful Beginning | Sept-Oct 99 LCN p. 18 | Staff |
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Intro: This summer campers from the United States Canada, and Mexico converged at Northwoods Christian Camp near the small community of Pickford, Michigan, for two weeks of fellowship and adventure. |
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| LYC 2001 Pre-Teen Camps | July-Aug 0 LCN p. 20 | Staff |
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Subheads: Texas: New Skills and New Friends, Missouri: "Let's Do It Again!" |
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| LYC 2002 | Sept-Oct 02 LCN p. 16 | Staff |
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Subheads: Michigan Living Youth Camp Texas Pre-Teen Camp Missouri Pre-Teen Camp California Pre-Teen Camp |
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| LYC--- A Legacy for Their Children | Sept-Oct 01 LCN p. 15 | G. Weston |
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Intro: "By your actions you are building a tradition, a legacy, for your children. In the last two weeks you have been shown a different way of life from what you see at school. We have tried to show you that when everything is done decently, in order, and without confusion- when everyone practices the way of outgoing concern, when no one is left out, when self-centered 'out-cooling' one another is de-emphasized- the result is peace, safety and blessings for all." |
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| You Can Look Forward to Jesus Christ's Return- To the Youth | Sept-Oct 00 LCN p. 11 | P. Sena |
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Intro: One day, when I was 12 years old, I remember staring out of the picture window of our home as I listened to my mother tell me what she knew about Jesus Christ's return. It was 1974, and she had recently become interested in God's Truth. Until then my family was not religious, although we colored Easter eggs and celebrated Christmas. I vividly remember the utter sadness and despair I felt on that day. As my mother talked, I kept telling myself, "I can't believe it." What she thought was exciting meant the opposite to me. Subheads: Introduction to the Truth Fast Forward It Could Happen to You Lessons Learned Put It |
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| Young Heroes for God's Kingdom- A Message for Teenagers | Jan 00 LCN p. 22 | G. de Guia |
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Intro: Young heroes are wanted in God's Church, and in the coming Kingdom of God. What is a hero? Who is going to be a hero? You have the opportunity to be young heroes for God's Kingdom. Subheads: Set the Right Example Practice God's Way of Life Now Follow the Example of God's Heroes in the Bible |
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| What is Beauty?- A Message for Teenagers | Mar-Apr 00 LCN p. 25 | R. McNair |
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Intro: If you are a young person, how should you feel about the way you look? How should you view beauty? How does God view caring for our appearance? To some, looking good becomes a competition. If someone is "beautiful", they are assumed to have it made. |
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