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Recent content by rookiemum

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    Dress Code?

    We do teach on modesty about once a year, maybe we need to do it more often. Also have a rack of (ugly ) clothes people are supposed to put on if they come dressed inappropriatly. I like the idea of the bright colored tee-shirts, it shouldn't be a punishment, just "hey that really isn't...
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    Dress Code?

    Thanks for your responses. I have a persistent "repeat offender", I'm trying to figure out what to do. Its been a pattern off and on for 3 years, she will do good for a while then slides back into the old pattern of showing way too much. What we've been doing obviously isn't working, I...
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    Dress Code?

    I would like to hear from youth leaders and also some young people- Should youth groups have a dress code? If you have one in your group what is it and how do you enforce it? Do you have different rules for for an outreach night/event (when you have visitors who are not Christians)? I'm...
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    Young People Unite!!!!

    Thanks for putting your list out there, I wish more young people would respond. I'm involved in youth ministry and we're also putting together a new service-its interesting to see what is important to someone your age.
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    What do christians think when someone new comes to church?

    I think it is WONDERFUL when someone new comes to church!! I've never asked anyone the question you were asked, but our Pastor tells us most people come to a church because someone invited them.
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    God Doesn't Answer My Prayers

    You are angry and hurt, so I will not go into all the reasons God doesn't answer our prayers the way we want them answered. Talk to Him yourself, He is listening. Lord, comfort this young man. Heal his heart and help him through this difficult time. In Jesus name, Amen.
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    Quitting smoking

    Thanks for your prayers, he started smoking again today. :sigh: I am happy to tell you though, the prayers for me worked. I was able to be gracious and loving the whole time, and even when he told me he started again. I have faith our Lord will deliver him.
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    Pray for me to have more confidence through God

    I pray you will understand who you are in Christ Jesus.
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    * Prayer for the Unsaved * (2)

    My father, brother and various in-laws. Lord, please work in their hearts. Show them how much they need you and bring them to you. Amen
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    Quitting smoking

    Please pray for my husband (Bill). He quit smoking, today was his first day without a cigarette. He's been smoking since he was 11 years old. He wants to quit because we are about to become parents (4 to 6 weeks until our son arrives). Also, he helps with the youth group at our church and...
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    OK Group>>> Here's a fill-in-the-Blank "I Praise God For __________"

    I praise God for the wonderful young people in our youth group. They are such a blessing in my life.
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    small group trouble-advice appreciated

    I've pulled disruptive students out of the group for a few minutes, just to talk, try and find out why they are being disruptive (they obviously want attention from someone). Since you have a co-leader that would be a good place to start (he can continue with the group while you talk). You'll...
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    A Think Test.

    I got 15 out of 25.
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    Ask a Pastor....

    I appreciate your help! :)
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    How do you recruit?

    Our teens are the "recruiters". We have a night each week just for outreach. We intentionally keep it fun (games, music). We do a lesson, but it is geared to nonbelievers. We do this so they can invite their friends. Those friends then bring other teens in-its awesome. Right now we have...