YOUTH AND ETHICS STUDY

There is a new report card out on how teens view ethics in their lives. Surprisingly, they have high standrads, but their actions seldom follow their convictions. To view some results from this tudy, click here.

TEXTING LANGUAGE

With the popularity of texting with teens, there is a whole lexicon of acronymns for short messages. To view a list of the most popular acronymns, click here. Some of these are important to know. WARNING: explicit material (censored, yet, still explicit).

Spring Explosion Pictures from Last Weekend

Created with flickr slideshow.

This weekend we had three students attend the Spring Explosion Middle School Retreat with twelve other churches in the area. It was held at Trout Creek Bible Camp in Corbett. This year's theme was "Hi-Def Kung Fu Prophets." The speakers talked about how life is messy but that God has called us to live the life God has given us.

No 4th/5th Grade, Middle School Group on Sunday

Because of this weekend's Middle School Retreat there will NOT be any youth group this Sunday (April 26th). We will resume our regular schedule next Sunday. Enjoy the sun this weekend!

CARDBOARD TESTIMONIES: Powerful Witness Tool?

Many church are choosing this new method of story telling called, "cardboard testimonies." There are a tone of examples on YOUTUBE. It definitely is about shedding one's skin in a public place. There is something very genuine about the whole things. The video above is the one that started the whole movement.

4th-8th Bowling for Food Event THIS Sunday

REMINDER:

4th-8th Grade Students. This Sunday is our Bowling for Food Event. Come to church by 3pm. Dinner will be provided

The End of Hannah Montana?

Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) is growing up and she wants to break free from the squeaky clean image of Hannah Montana. She also wants the world to know about her strong faith. Read this excellent interview with Cyrus from USA TODAY. To read the article, click here.

Teen Gives Up Technology for A Day

A teen from Kansas City took on an impossible task for a day. She tried to give up all of the technology in her life for a day. She writes some interesting comments from her experience. To read her article, click here.

PARENTS ARE PREVENTION DOCUMENT

Church parent of two kids, Kim Veenhuis sent me some helpful statistics on youth and drug and alcohol prevention. The material comes from a friend of hers and it was used in a local school district. To read the material, click here. The emphasis is on the essential work of parents when it comes to keeping kids away from drugs and alcohol. I am sure it will be helpful information for all parents.

A Friend Online is a True Friend

This USA TODAY article takes a look at a survey where folks on social networks are actually friends with some of their "friends." Some say that it has made their friendships stronger. To read more of this article, click here.