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Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.       I Cor 13:4-5
Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.
John 13:35 (NLT)

 

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First Baptist Church
1235 Park Street
Anoka, Minnesota
55303

Phone  763.421.5808
FAX   763.576.3894
Email:
fbcanoka@msn.com

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F. R. O. G.
FULLY   RELYING   ON   GOD

    First Baptist Church of Anoka
    YOUTH GROUP
    "For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"  
    Jeremiah 29:11

Our  youth group will meet every Sunday night from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (unless otherwise noted below).  All students entering 6th grade this fall through graduating seniors are welcome to join us.  Our weekly meetings include time for snacking, sharing, worshipping, studying, praying and playing.  Middle School will continue to meet on Wednesday nights 7:00-8:30 pm (unless otherwise noted below).  Come and join us!!!  In addition we have these special events scheduled…

Sep. – Dec. 2008 Special Youth Activities

Sep 7  Rally Sunday, special Sunday School time, middle school and high school will meet all together in the sanctuary.
Sep 7  10th graders are invited to lunch at Pastor Jim and Michele's after the morning service.
Sep 14  7th and 8th graders are invited to lunch at Pastor Jim and Michele's after the morning service.
Sep 14 
Counselor training for our evangelistic retreat.  We need adults who are willing to help encourage young people who make decisions to follow Christ.  Check out our training time at 7pm in the Senior Adults' SS class room.
Sep 24 
See you at the Pole!!!  Meet at your school's flag pole before school starts and stand out for Jesus.
Sep 26,27 R U livin retreat.  One night/day retreat for youth 6-12th grade, meals provided. Cost is only $30 if registered before Sept. 7.  Check out the brochure for details or the web at
www.rulivin.com
Sep 28 9th graders are invited to lunch at Pastor Jim and Michele's after the morning service.
Sep 29, 30  Evangelist Ken Freeman will be speaking at Meadow Creek both nights at 7:00pm. Check him out at
www.kenfreemanministries.com
Oct 1  Going to Meadow Creek Church for worship and special challenge for youth by evangelist Ken Freeman.  Van will leave First Baptist at 6:40 pm and return at 8:45 pm.  Otherwise meet at Meadow Creek.  Service starts at 7:00 pm.
Oct 5  11th and 12th graders are invited to lunch at Pastor Jim and Michele's after the morning service.
Oct 12  6th graders are invited to lunch at Pastor Jim and Michele's after the morning service.
Oct 18  Progressive Dinner for High School students only!  Meet at the church at 5:00 pm.
Oct 19  Church Quarterly business meeting.  No evening youth group.
Oct 29  Grand Slam Night.  Leave church at 6:45 pm, return at 9 pm.  Cost $10 for unlimited laser tag, mini-golf, bumper cars, plus a batting token and 4 game tokens.
Nov 2   Parents' night!!!  We invite all the parents of our youth to come worship, pray and play with us on this special Sunday night event.
Nov 16 5:00pm  Harvest Dinner at church.  No evening youth group.
Nov 26  Thanksgiving eve service.  Awana and  Middle School will join the worship service.
Nov 29  6:00pm  practice for the Fifth Quarter service.
Nov 30  Fifth Quarter Service.  Youth-led Sunday morning worship service.
Dec 5 - Dec 6  Planet Wisdom/Mark Matlock Conference cost $40.  Grace Church Eden Prairie.  Friday night leave church at 5:30 pm, return 11:00 pm.  Saturday leave church 8:00 am return 6:30 pm.  Bring lunch money. 
www.planetwisdom.com
Dec 7  Senior High Youth Christmas party at the Skaaleruds' home 6-10 pm.  Bring a white elephant gift.
Dec 13  Christmas program dress rehearsal and party for Middle School 4:00 – 8:00 pm.  Bring white elephant gift.
Dec 14 Christmas Program 6:00 pm.  No youth group in the evening.
Dec 24  No middle school youth group.  Christmas Eve service.
Dec 31  Lock-in at Church New Year's Eve Celebration.  7pm – 7am.

Vision
Our philosophy for ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11-16, helping young people "grow up" into the fullness of Jesus Christ.  We want to see the young people in our church come together in a real spirit of love and unity.  We want to see them develop a heart of sacrificial service.  We want to see them develop a sincere desire to dig deep into the rich resources of God's word.  We want to see them make life-altering decisions that will turn their hearts from the world into a life-long service of our Lord.  We want to see them become concerned for the spiritual well being of their peers and reach out with the love of Christ to all their friends and acquaintances.  We want to provide them with an atmosphere where they can come together as a group and offer praise and worship to the Lord in their own setting.  In order to realize our vision, we will focus on four crucial areas of discipleship.

Core Principles 
Teach youth to serve.    It is important that we teach our students how to minister into the lives of other people and provide the opportunities for them to do so. 

Teach youth to unify.  Our youth need to be taught to love one another and express that love in word and deeds.  The more unified we are the more visiting youth will feel welcomed and a sense of belonging. 

Teach youth to think Biblically.  The Scriptures must be at the center of a successful youth ministry.  Without a firm grasp of God's Word, our youth become prey to any and all philosophies of the world.  We must teach the Word so that our young people develop their own convictions about their faith and can stand up and defend their faith.  We must teach our young people the content of God's word and how to apply it to their lives so when they are faced with decisions the word of God becomes their basis for making those decisions. 

Teach youth to grow in Christ.  As our youth learn God's Word and begin to unify and serve one another they will begin to mature in Christ.  We will continue to encourage and nurture that growth through prayer and personal contact. 

Key Programs 
Sunday School    Praise Moments – led by our Youth worship band, starts at 9:05, with Middle school and High School students together.  This is followed by a time of announcements and prayer.  Middle School and High School students then divide for a time of teaching.
Youth Groups   Middle School and High School meet together for the summer of 2007 each Sunday night from 6:00 – 8:30pm.
Service Ministries   We schedule a variety of service projects throughout the year to teach our youth that it's not all about them.  There's a world out there that needs to be shown the sacrificial love of Christ.
Fun and Games   Youth are high energy… a time for fun provides a productive use of their energy in learning to work with one another in a social setting.

    Pastor Jim      421-5808
    Cell:       612-267-9482
    Home:           421-6542

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