Archive for January, 2013

12 things from 2012

January 9, 2013 at 6:19 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Who doesn’t like an end of the year list?  I know I do.  I really enjoy taking the time and reflecting on what has happened in the past year.  Perhaps I am a little late with this post, but I hope you will enjoy seeing just 12 things that happened through the Youth Ministry at Goss in 2012.

1) 2 teens became official United States citizens.

2) 3 teenagers were baptized.

3) The Youth Room and Gymnasium became wheel-chair accessible.

4) We added another table to our Sunday School class because we needed more space.

5) 4 students graduated from High School.

6) 12 teens from Goss Church participated in the Project Shine work week.

7) 3 teens traveled to the country of Haiti for a short term mission trip.

8) 9 teens volunteered, served, and taught during Goss’ Vacation Bible School.

9) 1 teen left a life of drugs and crime and is pursuing a God centered life.

10) Many teens made decisions to rededicate their lives and pursue real faith in Christ during Hiatus.

11) The youth leaders gave out over a dozen Bibles to teens who specifically asked for one to read.

12) God was active in big and small ways, growing, maturing, and teaching the teens His truth through His word, Christian fellowship, and prayer. 

Let’s always remember to praise Him for the all things that He has accomplished!  He is mighty!  He is powerful!  He is alive and active.  Praise Him!

Blessings,

Josh

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January 8, 2013 at 2:23 pm · Filed under Sermon Audio 2013

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The Best New Year’s Resolution . . .

January 4, 2013 at 4:13 pm · Filed under Growth and Discipleship

. . . is for Spiritual Growth.  Boom.  If you resolve to do anything this year, resolve to ask God to give you the grace to make His Son Jesus the center of your life in every way at all times.

Here are a couple comments about the four areas of discipleship we’ve been emphasizing at Goss.

Prayer:

I still think a lot of Christians don’t understand the power and encouragement of corporate prayer.  Otherwise, it would be more of a priority.  Instead of thinking about what prayer won’t do, think about what it WILL do.  It will help shape your thinking.  It will help you grow closer to God.  It will help you trust Him more.  It will encourage your boldness.  Whether private or public, prayer is necessary to the life of any church.

The Word:

It’s not too late to start a “read through the Bible in a year plan.”  It’s not too late to grab a book or commentary and do an in depth study.  It’s never too late to cherish God’s Word more and more.  God’s Word truly transforms our hearts and minds, and I encourage you to memorize, study, and know God’s character revealed in His Word.

Fellowship:

Been lacking in worship and study consistency?  Well, it’s never too late to re-charge your connection to church fellowship.  It’s vital.  Fellowship reminds us that it’s not all about us and our perspective.  I learn much and I’m challenged much by hearing from and spending time with people with varying perspectives and backgrounds.  Church fellowship does this.  Church fellowship is pretty much a must for anyone to grow as a Christian.

Witnessing:

Are you asking God to help you be more bold in sharing your faith in 2012?  I heard a pastor once say that he tried to share Jesus with someone at least once per week.  Wow.  That’s a great goal, but if you’re not used to it, maybe once per month would be a start.

Are you resolved to be more like God in 2013?  I hope so.  Here’s looking with great anticipation to what the Lord will do in our lives, our church, and our community in 2013.

In Christ,

Pastor Kevin

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