We just got back an absolutely amazing and inspiring North West Youth Camp (July 5-10), entitled "Hardcore". It was lead so professionally and compassionately by Jermaine and Stefanie Peacock (leaders of the Spokane Church). I was so inspired by our week there that I decided to dedicate all the Vancouver Church of Christ worship services for the rest of the summer to our Youth Ministries (High School and Middle School) and to our Campus Ministry (to be restarted this fall). What does that mean?
+ All worship services for the rest of the summer will be officially casual dress, even for those who are leading songs, praying or preaching up front.
+ All worship services will be high energy in terms of the content, delivery and spirit of all songs, prayers and preaching.
+ The young men and women of the high school and middle school ministries will be given opportunities, in various ways, to participate in leading and/or sharing in the worship services.
+ We are asking that all VCOC members dedicate themselves to praying for these ministries and to personally encouraging all these young people and their parents as they strive to seek God, know God and do his will.
Our goal in all of this is to keep the momentum going and to emphasize how vital these ministries are to these young men and women, their parents, the congregation and our fellowship of churches. Giving each and every one of them the best opportunity and the most encouragement possible to seek God, know God and to do his will is our plan and our purpose.
"This is hardcore, with my double edged sword; I'mma live my life, fi-fi-fightin' for the Lord"
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