3/19- Regular Youth Group at the Church
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THE MAIN IDEA FROM OUR DISCUSSION ON WEDNESDAY (3/19/2025)
- God's Heart for the Lost
- Share a story of when you lost something important to you, and then found it. Describe it in detail, explaining how you felt when it was lost and then found.
- Who do you think the ‘Lost Sheep’, the ‘Lost Coin’, & the ‘Lost Son’ represent?
- (Anyone without Jesus. We are ‘Lost’ when we are without Christ. We are ‘Found’ when we find Jesus!)
- A sheep, a coin, & a son. What did these 3 things have in common?
- (They all had significant value to their owner & caretaker! A precious coin. A shepherd’s lost lamb. A father’s son.)
- What is the significance that we should glean from each of the lost items being of great value? Why is that such good news to us?
- (Because WE are of GREAT VALUE to the Lord!!)
- How did the shepherd respond to His sheep being lost?
- (He GOES TO FIND the sheep. V. 5)
- How did the woman respond to losing her coin?
- (She turns on the lights, she sweeps carefully, she searches diligently. UNTIL SHE FINDS IT! V.8)
- The parables ALL emphasize God’s heart for the lost. What should this teach us about our lives as disciples?
- (We should care about the lost. We should be Salt and Light. We should be people after God’s own heart)
- Discuss what you think the main points are of the 3 parables? How many important lessons can you think of?
- Here's a few of the key points for you to consider...
- 1. You’re important to God!
- Like the sheep, coin & son… you are important to God!
- He loves you
- He wants to be your best friend & the leader of your life.
- 2. You’re lost without Jesus.
- Like the sheep, coin and son… you’re lost without Jesus.
- We’re all born with a sin wall that separates us from a relationship with God.
- Even though you go to church, read the Bible, or are a good person… you’re still lost without a relationship with God.
- 3. You’re found with Jesus.
- Like the sheep, coin and son… God chases after you!
- He wants to have a close relationship with you. He wants to be your best friend and the leader of your life. But you have a sin wall that separates you from God.
- So, he sent Jesus to die on the cross.
- When you turn away from sin, ask for forgiveness, and turn towards God… The sin wall between you and God is removed. You are FOUND! You are no longer lost!
- Pray for each other.
- 1. You’re important to God!
It has been such a joy beginning the process of getting to know your students here at Creekside and I am humbled to be entrusted with the task of pointing them towards Jesus. I realize when a church hires a new youth pastor, there is a natural tendency to think that they are here to work with the teens. Whereas that is certainly a part of my role, mom’s & dad’s, I want you to know that I’m also here for YOU! Parenting is no easy task, and as parents you will absolutely be the number one influence on your children and upon their spiritual formation! As you seek to point your kids towards Jesus, please know that you aren’t in this alone! If there is anything at all that I can do to support you as you shepherd your children, my door is always open!
Contact Pastor Chris at the church (907) 376-5576 or chris.vansiegman@creeksideak.com
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In order for students to participate in various youth activities throughout the year, we need to have a parental waiver on file for your student. You can fill out the parental consent form here for your convenience.
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In order for students to participate in various youth activities throughout the year, we need to have a parental waiver on file for your student. You can fill out the parental consent form here for your convenience.
Click HERE to access.