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Winter Retreat 2023 Lesson Summaries

On February 23, 2023 By Josh BarlowIn Youth MinistryLeave a comment

Winter Retreat is one of the youth ministry’s highlights of the year. Jam packed with fun, fellowship, and food. The apex of the weekend is our time in God’s Word together and the discussion groups that follow. We pray that each student would not just know what is being taught but respond in faith to …

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Winter Retreat 2020 Lesson Recaps

On February 27, 2020 By Josh BarlowIn Youth MinistryLeave a comment

Mark 1:1 - The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Lesson 1 - Mark 1:1-8 Jesus is none other than the Son of God who has come to live, die, and offer forgiveness to the all who will come to enter his kingdom. Jesus is the Christ. He is the …

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Young Grafts

On May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 By Josh BarlowIn parenting, Youth MinistryLeave a comment

I spent a summer working with my uncle on his tree farm grafting tree saplings. It is an intriguing process: You cut the saplings so that they fit together. Then you join and tie the two different saplings together. Then you give the new plant time to heal and start growing as one. Through grafting …

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Less Made More

On March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 By Josh BarlowIn parenting, Uncategorized, Youth MinistryLeave a comment

We recently went over Christ’s letter to the church in Philadelphia (Rev 3:7-13) in YG. In it Christ has great encouragement to His church. First, He commends them for faithfully pursuing the doors He has put before them. Going through open doors is bible speak for taking opportunities to preach the gospel and witness to …

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Summary of Ruth from Winter Retreat

On February 26, 2019 By Josh BarlowIn Youth MinistryLeave a comment

We had a great time learning from God’s Word at Winter Retreat! Spencer led us through the book of Ruth and called us to be surprised by God’s work in everyday life and in Christ his son. Faith in God leads us to risk things that we cherish for God’s glory and kingdom. Here are …

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My Reasons Behind Youth Retreats

On February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 By Josh BarlowIn Youth MinistryLeave a comment

As long as I can remember, and at as many churches as I can remember, there has been one staple youth event each and every year: a youth retreat during the winter. Call it what you will but it seems that every church with a youth program takes time during the winter months to bring …

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