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Equipping a Generation!

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What a powerful Sunday we had! A glimpse of the future!

 

We live in a unique time in history. With today’s culture pushing a secular agenda towards our young people, we have a job to do as a church. We need to equip this generation with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ like never before. That message has never changed, but sometimes our methods must to reach this generation. That is what we saw on Sunday, watch this- Glimpse

We heard startling statistic after statistic about the declining church in America and we must do something about it. We could sit around and talk about the problem or do what the Bible says-redeem the time! We can rescue this moment in history with the power of God. After 25 years of waiting on the promise of a child, Abraham rescued his moment, within 3 months, a child was conceived. It doesn’t take long when you invite God on the scene. Let’s do what Abraham did and invite God on the scene in all the ministries of our church. Let’s equip our children’s and youth ministry like never before. Let’s get behind them. Let’s encourage them to stand up to the negativity with the unwavering love of God. Let’s give them the tools they need. Let’s give them the room they need! Help me to set them on fire with the power of God and cut them loose to this generation.

Will you join me in contributing to the solution?

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Pastor Dino is the Lead Pastor at Life Christian Church Troy Campus and has been in ministry since the mid 1990's. He is married to Jeanne and they have three amazing daughters: Victoria, Alyssa, and Andreya.

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Xplore 2011 was a hit! Review

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Xplore 2011 was such a great weekend, it will be difficult to write all of the things that took place, however we will give an overview in the following blog:

We started the weekend off with a worship session Friday night.  We talked about Jesus’ Love…not our love toward Him, but His love toward us.  Even in the worship set prior to the Word for that night, something was definitely happening.  God was taking control.  The students were able to start “Unleashing” their faith in His love.  A great night proceeded and lots of fun was had after the first session.  Bed time was postponed…which many times it is on trips like this.  :)

We started Saturday morning off with breakfast (the granola was amazing, mixed with yogurt!).  Then, we moved into the morning session.  God was at work and building something in these students which was amazing to me a part of.  The students started to share what they were hearing from God, it blew us away.  God was at work for sure!

We proceeded to a full day of activities which included: the zipline, the water trampoline, the kayaks, some epic battles in the lake, the climbing wall, a very difficult swamp walk on a broken down bridge, volleyball, and one of the best football games of the year on the fields of Camp Michawana.  After a great lunch break and a delicious dinner, we went on to the Saturday night worship session.

Saturday night really showed us what God was doing in the hearts of the students as we discussed “Faith in His Power”.  The night ended with student testimonies that will blow your mind and even some visions from the students that they saw during the worship set.  The students were building up each other when they shared.  There was a major release of lots of stuff that hadn’t been previously released.  It was really something to be a part of!

Saturday night ended with a bonfire and everyone was so whipped from the days events that most were sleeping by 1a…which might sound late, but on events like this…it’s pretty early.  :)

Sunday morning started, of course, with breakfast, but then session 4 started to concluded the weekends sessions.  We talked about “Faith in Each Other”.  The students were interacting in the session and were duct taped together to find tennis balls around the worship building.  They found out that relying on each other is something that can really help build our faith.

This weekend, we saw 3 salvations, 15-20 rededications, 7 infillings of the Holy Spirit with evidence, and too many to list breakthroughs.

Parents, you will be hearing the testimonies first-hand from your children…I am sure of it.

Leaders, thank you from the bottom of our heart for being a part of such an epic weekend!

Students, continue to receive Jesus’ love.  This is your key to receiving all that He has in store for you!  Remember always, Jesus love you!  It’s that simple.  That is what made this weekend a success!

Signing off.  Turn Youth Ministries

God is Good!!!

***Check out the TURN Facebook page for pics, vids and much more from this amazing trip***

PastorJames

Pastor James is the youth/college pastor at Life Christian Church. His heart is to see youth become all that God has called them to be and to live out their faith on a daily basis. He is married to Pastor Tracy, and they have 3 wonderful girls.

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TURN Youth Testimony

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On Wednesday, June 1st during youth service a student came forward for prayer.  His knee was hurting from a sports accident at school.  He was asked if he had faith that God would heal him, and he was “all in”.  Then it was asked to the other students, “who can agree with him that God will heal his knee?”  Many students raised their hands and came forward to pray over him.  There were are 15-20 students that came forward to lay hands on him.  During the prayer, you could feel that God was doing something through the prayers of his people (the students of TURN Youth Ministry).  As the prayer ended and the students went into small groups, we believed that Jesus was doing a work in this students knee.

About two days later, I messaged this student on Facebook and he said that his knee had never felt better.  Thank God for answering the prayers of those that believe!

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God is good, and He is doing a mighty work through the students of TURN Youth Ministries!

PastorJames

Pastor James is the youth/college pastor at Life Christian Church. His heart is to see youth become all that God has called them to be and to live out their faith on a daily basis. He is married to Pastor Tracy, and they have 3 wonderful girls.

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Xplore 2011 – Youth Summer Camp info

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Xplore 2011 – youth summer camp!

tickets now available online – click here

We wanted to let you know about our summer camp that is coming up on July 8-10th.  It will be located in Hastings, MI at Camp Michawana. The trip is designed not only for fun (even though we’re going to have a lot of fun), but to equip students with wisdom to navigate through life’s choices, which ultimately determine the destination for our lives. We are so excited to see what God is going to do on this weekend in the lives of the students that attend.  There are always numerous testimonies from these trips!

During the weekend, your student(s) will attend four large group sessions where they will experience passionate worship and a dynamic message. Students will also attend two small group sessions where they will be given an opportunity to apply these messages to their own personal lives, as well as hear the advice of others.

Because of the ministry goals for this trip, please support us by not bringing any electronic devices. This means NO cell phones, iPods, palm pilots, blackberrys, laptops, video games, etc. Sorry, we know this is hard, but trust us–it is for everyone’s good. Adult leaders will have cell phones for students to call home to check in with parents if needed. Phone lists of leaders will be given out at the Friday Check-In, so parents have a way to contact leadership. Any questions or concerns about this, please contact James Boyd at: (248) 701-3751.

Cost

Here are some of the extras that this camp brings with it for the summer: bonfires, outdoor services, lake with the BLOB, climbing rock wall, ropes course, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and more!  We are able to keep the cost to a low $99 per student, if paid for by June 8th. If paid after that, it will be $120 per student. We have come up with a payment plan to assist you in the planning! Please also note that the last day to sign up is Wednesday June 29th. For any questions on payments please feel free to contact Sarah Pawloski at 586-350-4548 or sarah.pawloski@gmail.com.

Tickets available online – click here

Payment Plan proposal

$20 May 15

$20 May 22

$20 May 29

$20 June 5

$19 June 12

We are also planning on having car washes and selling massage gift certificates to help offset the cost. If your child participates we will take that off of what is owed.

The dates for the car washes are:

May 22

June 5

June 12

The dates for selling gift certificates are:

May 8

May 15

May 29

For any questions on payments please feel free to contact Sarah Pawloski at 586-350-4548 or sarah.pawloski@gmail.com

Stuff to bring:

o   Personal Hygiene Items

  • Showers have concrete floors; flip flops are necessary!

o   Summer appropriate indoor/outdoor  clothing (shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, bathing suits)

  • If a female bathing suits must be a 1 piece or a tankini that covers the stomach. A dark color shirt may also be worn.

o   Sleeping Bag with pillow (or sheets and blankets)

o   Towels

o   Flashlight with batteries

o   Bible, Pen, and Paper

Departure: Students will arrive at Life Christian Church by 3:00 pm

Arrival Students will be taking the bus back to their respective Campus church. We plan to arrive back around 3:00pm.

Food: Meals will be provided by Camp Michawana, Students will need to bring money for dinner enroute Friday night and lunch Sunday (approximately $10-$15)

Medical: All medical needs will be handled by the Camp Michawana staff. We are taking the overall safety precaution and following a 1:5 leader to student ratio.

Rules

1.     Use the “Buddy System” at all times. Three buddies if gender opposite.

2.     Participation during large group and small group is not optional. No going back to rooms.

3.     You are not to leave Campgrounds during the Retreat.

4.     Be kind to each other. Include people and talk to people who may not be meshing.

5.     You must keep to the retreat schedule. Be on time!

6.     Everyone should be in their cabins by 12:00am! MIDNIGHT!

7.     No PDA’S personal displays of affection.

8.     No electronics including cell phone. Not to torture you, but to guide you in the best possible retreat experience. Sometimes we just need to get away from life

9. No boys in girls room no girls in boys room. Not even for a minute.

10.  Just in case you don’t know. No alcohol, drugs, firearms, or cigarettes. Any of these could result in having to call parents and having them come and get you.

11.  Camp Michawana bans the use of permanent marker, red drinks, paint, silly string and other damaging material in their buildings. Any use of these, you will take the responsibility to pay the cleaning and repair of the facility charge of $250.

12.  Have fun and treat each other with love, and remember we’re going on this retreat to grow closer to God. So dance, sing, and enjoy the experience.

Feel free to call if you have any questions.

Troy and overall – Team Leader James Boyd (248) 701-3751

Howell – Team Leader Pat Steele (810) 423-5124

New Baltimore – Team Leader John Tucker (586) 530-7359

Administrator - Sarah Pawloski (586) 350-4548

Tickets available online – click here

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A Year At Life…

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A Year At Life…

The story of Jesus is celebrated in our hearts always.  Yet, at Christmas we reflect more deeply in the amazing gift of God’s immense, deep love for us in Jesus.

At Life Christian Church, I have come to know Jesus, my Lord and Savior, in a new way through the anointed teachings of God’s Word.  First hand, I have experienced Jesus at Life Christian Church through many people ‘being’ Jesus and walking in and extending God’s love.  Truly, I have been restored to ‘Life’ during this past year at Life.

Before attending a service at Life Christian Church, I occasionally participated in a small group with Nancy, Sarita, and Sasi who is a work teammate now living back in India.

Nancy is a gifted and compassionate leader.  To Nancy, I am thankful for her encouragements, especially as I was ‘facing my giants’.

In spite of Sarita’s enthusiastic attempts, I did not take her up on invitations to attend services at Life Christian Church as I was comfortable at my old church.  Last December, I did accept the invitation to attend the Dangerous Women’s Christmas event (another one coming in March of 2011).  As this was a life changing event for me, gratitude cannot appropriately be expressed to Sarita for her continued encouragement for me to come to ‘Life’.

At this Christmas brunch, through Pastor Tracy, God spoke so loudly to me and life lines were cast out.    In her words, “your church matters” and “Jesus is your master Healer and better than any counselor”, I received God’s encouragement to “Live Again”. Pastor Tracy’s book, teachings, encouragement, and support have been instrumental in my healing journey and finding ‘Life’ again.  For Pastor Tracy, gratitude is so deep in my heart and I find no way to articulate my appreciation.  So, in exchange for words, I give my life over to God to be an instrument of His Message.

Michelle was the first bright, shiny face illuminating the light of Jesus I came upon when attending my first MORE service (check the church calendar for updates on More Service times; on Friday nights) at Life Christian.  Michelle has been ministering to me from the moment I walked through the church doors and remains walking with me and supporting me in my faith walk.  Michelle not only guided me in my Baptism of the Holy Spirit, but both of ‘my’ Stephanies that have come to Life, as well.  In Michelle’s passionate support as a parent, she has equipped me with scriptural confessions.  Family connections have begun, and I have great expectancy that God will be glorified through this bond.

Walking with Kim in the student ministry has been a blessing.  She is an inspiring example of Jesus’ compassion and love.  Before my water Baptism, God divinely orchestrated a ‘healing’ conversation with Kim to help free me from a broken past experience that she could relate to.  To Kim, I am eternally grateful for the encouragement of healing.  From her empathetic words, guided by God’s truth, I was able to be break free of the chains which bound me.

Michelle and Kim are filling a spiritual support role that I have never had in my life.  I thank you for your love of Jesus, affirmation of His Word, and prayers which strengthen me; in my authority, in overcoming Satan’s evil ways, and in claim God’s promises for my life.  You help me to remain full to overflow.

James has been a great encouragement in my serving at Life, especially that my joy and service will be complete in Him.  Always, I am moved when he speaks God’s promises to the students.  I am grateful for the opportunity to be learning from him as I serve.

Of course, there is the entire pastoral staff, Pastor Marie, Pastor Dino, Pastor Anton, and Pastor Tracy all who have contributed to my spiritual growth through their anointed teachings.  Through them, I continue to grow in knowledge of the Word and become better equipped as a leader, especially with my young professional women’s small group.  God’s tapestry never stops weaving.  As these young women, in turn, are growing through their teachings and walking as inspiring examples of faith in the lives they touch.

So, to you, my friends at ‘Life’, I write this note in thanksgiving for your role in helping me to experience the fullness of ‘Life’ that Jesus promised.

Blessings and love… Annette

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Back on the right road…at Road Trip

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Turn Youth Ministries got back yesterday from their annual summer camp. This year it was called “Road Trip“. God showed up in such a powerful way all the way through the weekend from start of sessions on Friday night to the close on Sunday morning.

We started with our very first session talking about “no plan is a plan”. Walking through life thinking that we’re ‘ok’, but really ending up on a crooked road instead of the one that God has planned for us. There were lots of rededications to Christ. The students then took a step of faith by taking what they were struggling with (their messes) and putting it on a messy painting, showing that they didn’t need to carry it any longer. During this portion of the service, a painter then continued to paint on top of all the mess a path to the cross. The second session (Saturday morning), we talked about 4 key components to getting back on the right road. Saturday concluded (after a bunch of fun during the day, of course) on the topic of receiving grace to stay on the road. We also had two testimonies from students that night that really showed God working in tremendous ways through and for the students at TURN Youth. God showed up and there were healings right there in service during the time of worship. It was truly amazing to see students receiving all that God had in store for them! Break-throughs were evident. We ended the weekend with our 4th session on Sunday morning where the students learned about what it looks like to be normal. The dangers in just going with the flow. We ended the session with the students signing their names to a Road Trip sign showing that this was their turning point to getting back on the right road. Every student moved forward and signed. They left the weekend with a 30 day devotional (made completely by the students at TURN youth ministries). This is their next step in staying on the right road and surrounding themselves with others that are heading in the same direction.

There is nothing like seeing God move in such a mighty way through the students!

To those that participated in anyway, thank you from the bottom of our heart. Here at Life Christian Church, we are about “creating experiences to grow and discover how to live by faith everyday“, and we believe that we accomplished that at this event. We will followup with more details on the testimonies mentioned above. It will encourage your faith!

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