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Presby Youth Newsletter |
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| September/October 2000 |
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Food for Thought |
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| ?There is one thing a professor can be absolutely certain of:� almost every student entering the university believes, or says he believes, that truth is relative. If this belief is put to the test, one can count on the students? reaction:� They will be uncomprehending. That anyone would regard the proposition as not self-evident astonishes them, as though he were calling into question 2 + 2 = 4 ? |
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| Openness ? and the relativism that makes it the only plausible stance in the face of various claims to truth and various ways of life and kinds of human beings ? is the great insight of our times ? |
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| The study of history and of culture (according to this view) teaches that all the world was mad in the past; men always thought they were right, and that led to wars, persecutions, slavery, xenophobia, racism, and chauvinism. The point is not to correct the mistakes and really be right; rather it is not to think you are right at all. |
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| The students, of course, cannot defend their opinion. It is something with which they have been indoctrinated.? |
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| Allan Bloom, The Closing of the American Mind, (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987) pp. 25,26. |
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| Key Verses: |
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| Exodus 20 �������������������� Matthew 7:13 |
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| Romans 1:18-31; 12:9��� Hebrews 5:14 |
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| Psalm 12:8��������������������� Proverbs 14:12; 16:25 |
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| Isaiah 5:20-23��������������� Amos 5:15 |
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Brain Teaser |
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| Can you find the names of 21 books of the Bible hidden in this paragraph? |
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| I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts. For others it was a real revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books are not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of readers. It should be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there are some books that will be a hard job to find, but those are the most fun. Can a human being really find all twenty-one of them? At the worst, you should find fifteen. No defect in the genes is required, although I will admit it usually takes a minister to find one of them and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. What will keep you from answering this challenge? A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. How long you keep working on it only you can judge, so long as you try to compete. Remember, we've had fun seeking out 21 books of the Bible, but it is by far more important to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness." It's always true, God loves you. |
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| Fishing the Net |
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| Check out these sites: |
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| www.ptsem.edu/iym Princeton Seminary Institute for Youth Ministry |
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| www.presbyterian.ca/youth Presbyterian Church in Canada Youth Page |
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| www.ireseau.com/campgracefield Gracefield Camp and Conference Centre |
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| www.cyberus.ca/~yimsite� Youth In Mission |
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| www.ivcf.ca� Intervarsity Christian Fellowship |
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| Music Resources |
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| www.christianguitar.ws |
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| Ideas Pages |
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| www.youthministry.com |
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| www.youthpastor.com |
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| www.youthspecialties.com |
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| www.egadideas.com |
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| Pages for Youth |
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| www.wuzupgod.com |
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| www.secretmotive.com |
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| www.crosswinds.net/~pyps PYPS!!!! Check it out!! |
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Quick Quiz |
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| * Name the ten wealthiest people in the world. |
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| * Name the last ten NHL MVP?s. |
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| * Name the last ten winners of the Miss America contest. |
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| * Name eight people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. |
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| * Name the last ten Academy Award winners for best actor or director. |
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| * Name the last ten World Series winners? |
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| How did you do?� |
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| Surprising how quickly we forget, isn't it? These are the best in their fields yet we can?t remember them. |
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| The applause dies, awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten; accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. |
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| Here's another quiz. |
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| * Think of three people you enjoy spending time with. |
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| * Name ten people who have taught you something worthwhile. |
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| * Name five friends who have helped you in a difficult time. |
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| * List a few teachers who have aided your journey through school. |
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| * Name half-a-dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you. |
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| Easier? The lesson? The people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones with the concern |
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| International Day of Prayer |
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| INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PERSECUTED CHURCH |
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| Believers worldwide will observe Sunday, November 12, 2000, as an International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Learn how you can "Shatter the Silence," the 2000 theme emphasis to remember suffering believers in prayer. Find resources--news and prayer tools, books, videos and programs--to help your ministry promote this special prayer time. |
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| International Day of Prayer: http://www.persecutedchurch.org |
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| The Voice of the Martyrs: http://www.persecution.com/ |
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| YOUTH CURRICULUM AND PRAYER GUIDE FOR PERSECUTED CHURCH FOCUS |
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| Youth Specialties (YS) offers a four-session, youth-directed curriculum to raise student awareness and prayer support for the persecuted Church. The "Student Underground: An Event Curriculum on the Persecuted Church" (Open Doors with Brother Andrew) includes an underground church service simulation, a Leader's Guide, an award-winning, 60-minute Behind the Sun" video, along with promotional and "secret police" fliers. |
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| Bethany House Publishers (BHP) recommends an easy-to-follow prayer guide, "Please Pray for Us," by Johan Companjen, president of Open Doors International, providing 52 weekly prayer vigils for individuals or groups. The guide provides specific information and prayer requests for each of 52 countries where religious persecution exists--from Saudi Arabia to Yemen to Tunisia. These resources bring prayer urgency to ministries, families, churches and youth and will enhance your own personal prayer ministry. |
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| Underground Church Student Curriculum Kit (YS): |
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| http://www.youthspecialties.com/free/underground/index.html |
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| Christianbook.com (to order BHP Prayer Guide): |
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| http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product/?item_no=24167&event=SR |
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| Bethany House Publishers: http://www.bethanyhouse.com |
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Devotional |
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THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP
The true shepherd exercises spiritual leadership with the heart of a servant. As servants, we are subject to the needs of those we are called to lead. That's why Jesus said we would know His disciples by their love. The requirements to be a spiritual leader in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 are all character requirements. All of this is made possible by the indwelling presence of God, the Holy Spirit. Peter writes, "Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock" (1 Peter 5:2,3).
You never hear Jesus say, "You do this because I'm God." What happens to a marriage relationship when a husband authoritatively demands obedience because he is the head of the home? Nothing good let me assure you. The spiritual head of a home, church, Sunday school class, Bible study group, etc. assumes his responsibility by meeting the needs of those under his care. Being a leader is an awesome responsibility, not a right to be demanded. A wise leader listens carefully to the counsel of his charges and depends on the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit's enablement, he can live a righteous life out of which he can lead with loving authority.
As spiritual leaders, we must be like Christ and base our leadership in the quality, conduct and character of our life. We may speak with authority if what we say is true according to God's Word and when our character is Christ like. |
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| (Neil Anderson, Freedom in Christ Ministries) |
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Idea |
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| Let Your Light Shine |
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| Materials:� �� Glow in the dark necklaces or bracelets |
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| (1 per participant) |
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| ������������������ Lot?s of darkened space in or outdoors |
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| ������������������ Can be used with large or small groups |
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| Play tag or sardines in a darkened area, wearing glow in the dark necklaces or bracelets. |
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| Relate the game to letting your light shine. |
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| ?Let your light so shine before men that others may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.? |
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| Matthew 5:16 |
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Help Wanted |
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| Do you have ideas? |
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| Do you know of some really great web sites? |
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| Is there a topic weighing heavily on your heart that you?d like to share with others who love and lead youth? |
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| Have you read a great book or found a tremendous resource for youth ministry? |
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| What?s happening for youth at your church? |
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? Please share!! |
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?Each of us should please his neighbour for his good to build him up.? |
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Romans 15:1,2 |
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Debbie Montpetit |
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| C/O Westminster Presbyterian Church |
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| Presbytery of Ottawa Youth Worker |
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| 470 Roosevelt Avenue |
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| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| K2A 1Z6 |
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| [email protected] |
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URBANA 2000 |
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Dr. Billy Graham says, "There are thousands of missionaries out today as a result of the motivation they got at an Urbana Conference...It's a tremendous thing." |
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| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship of the USA and Canada, evangelical campus ministries, announce Urbana 2000, a youth mission?s conference to be held December 26-31, 2000, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois (USA). Join with an expected 19,000 students, pastors, church missions leaders and missionaries for a time of worship, Bible study, prayer and mission?s emphasis. World missions? info will be available at 350 exhibitors' booths representing various missions, seminaries and graduate schools. |
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| For more information or to register go to www.urbana.org |
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| Grace is Unique |
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| During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, other religions had accounts of return from death. The debate went on for some time until C.S. Lewis wandered into the room. "What's the rumpus about?" he asked, and heard in reply that his colleagues were discussing Christianity's unique contribution among world religions. Lewis responded, "Oh, that's easy. It's grace." |
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Just for Laffs |
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How to Order Pizza |
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| 1. Use CB lingo where applicable. |
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| 2.Order a Big Mac Extra Value Meal. |
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| 3. Terminate the call with, 'Remember, we never had this conversation.' |
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| 4. Tell the order taker a rival pizza place is on the other line and you re going with the lowest bidder. |
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| 5. Give them your address, exclaim 'Oh, just surprise me!' and hang up. |
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| 6.Put an extra edge in your voice when you say 'crazy bread.' |
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| 7. Say hello, act stunned for five seconds, then behave as if they called you. |
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8.Tell the order taker you re depressed. Get him/her to cheer you up. |
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| 9. Start your order with 'I d like'. A little later, slap yourself and say 'No, I don t'. |
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| 10. If they repeat the order to make sure they have it right, say 'OK. That?ll be? -10.99 - please pull up to the first window.' |
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11.Ask if you can rent a pizza. |
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| 12. Ask if you get to keep the pizza box. When they say yes, heave a sigh of relief. |
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| 13. Ask to see a menu. |
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| 14. Ask for the guy who took your order last time. |
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| 15. Wonder aloud if you should trim those nose hairs. |
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| 16. When they repeat your order, say 'Again, with a little more OOMPH this time.' |
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| 17.When listing toppings you want on your pizza, include another pizza. |
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| 18.Make the first topping you order mushrooms. Make the last thing you say 'No mushrooms, please.' Hang up before they have a chance to respond. |
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| 19. HaggleIf any of the above practices are rejected, whine and say in your best pouty voice, ?The last guy let me do it.? |
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