I tend to lean towards small bands that appear at our retreats. This past retreat we had a band called Our Hearts Hero. They're awesome and I highly suggest them. They have a CD coming out in May I think it is. Being a teenager most people would thinlk that I listen to Death Metal with hateful messages. THat's really not me. I do dislike stereotypes.   

Sale, Sale, SALE!!!
This is what we hear cries of in December.
Beyond the wants of small children, beyond the wrapping paper and ribbon...
There's a baby in a manger.
"Jesus" he is called, " Son of the Most High "
Born to die for our sins
So simply God gives us this wondrous gift,
So carelessly we turn to clearance racks and sales when we are to celebrate his birth.
He endured ridicule his life through, endured the pain of the cross for our sins, was betrayed by a trusted friend
We could at the very least honor the miracle of his birth.
Shepards lead by an angel to where the baby slept, praising and celebrating.
A king, plotting and decieving.
Three wise men lead by a star, brigning gifts of gold, frankencense, and myrrh.
All early worshippers of our Lord.
Now how do you feel about buying that $700 gaming system for your kids?
Gifts are all well and good, but before you hand over to your children gifts and goodies...
Tell them the story of the Lord and see what they say.
That my friends, is the true meaning of Christmas.
To see the wonder and awe in a childs eyes as they learn of Christ...
Far outweighs any clearance sale.


 

I had been praying for about half a year that one of my friends would see the Light. Well, about two weeks ago he walked up to me and said " You win. I accepted Christ." I was so happy!

I am a recently certified youth layspeaker. I am also an officer (chaplain) and active member of our youth group. I go on a mission trip every summer. This summer we went back to the Eastern Shore of Virginia to fix omes and build a boat shed for a camp. We will be returning there one last time next summer. Then we will pick a new destination in need. I'm also a member of the youth staff for an upcoming district retreat.

I don't see anyone else from Virginia. Well... I'm from Virginia.

Thank you all so very much. I am gald to be here.

Hello. My name is Iris, I am fifteen and I was recently certified as a youth lay speaker. My goals are: to be a youth and music director for te UMC. It's simple I know.