Stillnaz Youth Update 04.22.25

Stillmeadow Families,

I hope all of you had a great Easter! This time after Easter reminds us that we have a job to do! The disciples had expectations that they would be the top government leaders under Jesus' reign and in an instant all of those expectations are transformed. When they ask Him, is this the time Israel will be restored, He tells them to be His witnesses to the whole world. Jesus is already the world's true king, but we wait for His kingdom to come fully as we participate in His kingdom work now! May our expectations be transformed and may we go and tell the world about Jesus!

Tonight is Ignite! We will be tackling Isaiah 13-17 as we look at "Purification and Pride." God's desire is to purify us, and, in that process, pride can work against us. We are called to give up pride and turn to humility. We are called to live a life of surrender and purification instead of a life of pride. Here are some questions you can talk to your teen about!

Reflection Questions:

Have you gone through a time that was hard but you can look back and see God purifying you?
Is it hard to trust God through hard times?
What areas of your life do you struggle with pride?
How does pride keep you from fully surrendering?
Do you want to surrender your life to God and ask Him to sanctify you, leaving pride behind?

Here are some exciting sign-ups!

Next week, April 29th, parent night will be during our Family Fun Fifth Tuesday! We will be having a meal together at 6:00pm and then at 6:30pm the teens will participate in games as the parents meet for a time of learning and fellowship. We will then come back together to play some generational games. Please plan to join us to connect as a family with your teen and with other parents as we share and grow together! Please RSVP to tmartin@stillnaz.com
and let me know if you plan to attend by Friday, April 25th so we can get a count for the family meal!
NYC fundraiser- Honor and Glory Concert! On Friday, May 9th youth ministry is partnering with worship ministry to host Honor and Glory (if you have heard of Disciple, this is their worship band). This concert is being fully sponsored by Rock Real Estate and Body by Barker (thank you!!!) so all tickets and concessions sold will go to the teens going to NYC. Plan to attend to support our youth! Tickets are available at www.stillnaz.com/concert
Concert Service- If your teen plans to attend NYC, mark your calendar for Friday, May 9th. In order to earn money in your teen account for this event, your teen 1. has to be at the concert serving in person or serving on a team leading up to the concert 2. attending NYC 3. sign-up to serve on a team by tomorrow!
https://stillnaz.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/ee29832f-d787-46f8-91c1-da6ad5322209
Excursion is right around the corner! We will be going away with our 8th-12th graders 5/23-5/25! This camping event welcomes our upcoming highschoolers to the high school group as we retreat and listen to what the Lord is saying during this season of life! More details below! Sign-up available at www.stillnaz.com/sny
Teen camp registration is open! Take advantage of this discounted price by registering early at this link! https://stillnaz.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/1cd4bf84-0297-41fa-8430-f3722c7c89e1