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"Unexpected" Week 1

Last night we began our Christmas series at Reverb called "Unexpected."  During this series we are looking at the different aspects of the Christmas story that are unexpected.  This week we looked at the unexpected relationship of Mary & Joseph that allowed God's favor to be upon their lives.  Over Two Thousand years ago God used two teenagers to change the world.  God is still looking for teens today that will be willing and obedient that he can use to tell the greatest story ever told.

Reaction band did an amazing job this week going acoustic!  They played one of my favorite songs, "Beautiful Things" by Gungor.

I am so excited about this series as we take a fresh look at the people of the Christmas story.  We will see that God wants to use us just like he used them; to do the unexpected!

The Gospel Series

Last week we started a series at revolution simply called "THE GOSPEL."  In this series we are inviting students to bring their friends this last month of school to hear the good news of Jesus Christ and what that means for their life.  We are focusing on the Gospel message each week and inviting students to respond by Repenting, being Baptized in Jesus Name, and being filled with the Holy Spirit!  

The best is yet to come.  Students, don't miss this Saturday!  It's going to be like none other!  Invite your friends.  Great things are happening!  

Found this picture...

 

I found this picture the other day from a couple years ago.  It is a photo of Tyler and Brittany teaching a Bible Study in the library of Central High School.  We have been talking about taking truth #VIRAL for the last two weeks at revolution.  Teaching some friends a Bible Study at school is an incredible way to take truth #VIRAL in your world.

Here are some links to Bible Studies/Tracts that you can teach to/share with friends at school:

A place prepared for you

If God is so good...

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Why So Many Religions

What's With Baptism?

What did the Apostles say about salvation?

Take a chance.  You never know what will happen if you share the Gospel with your friends!  That's VIRAL!!!

 

What is Viral?

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Revolution In Pictures 3/06/10

Last Saturday we kicked off the "Viral" series!  In the viral series we are looking at the early church and how God used them to take TRUTH VIRAL!  Saturday we looked at Acts 2 and the "VIRAL EXPERIENCE" that happened at the beginning of the church!  We are going back to our roots!  We are called to take TRUTH VIRAL!  

Don't miss this Saturday as we look at another aspect of the early "Viral" church!

Check out these pictures from youth service:

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  

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Revolution In Pictures 2/27/10

We had a great time at revolution Saturday!  We finished our "Got Love?" series by answering questions that were submitted by students the week before.  It was a great time! Check out some pictures from Saturday.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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"Viral" Series Promo

We are starting a new series in March called "VIRAL", I can't wait.  We have some amazing things planned for revolution in March!  Don't miss it!

Got Love? (A New Revolution Series)

 Saturday we began a new series at revolution called "Got Love?".  In this teaching series we are talking about Love/Sex/Dating from God's perspective.  Check out the promo. 

 

Friend Request : A New Series At Revolution

It's time for weekly youth services at Revolution to begin again.  We are going to kick off the new school year with a series about friendships.  Your friendships will determine the direction and quality of your life.  Every day you receive requests for your friendship.  Which ones should you accept?  Which should you decline?  Come as we check out what the Bible teaches us about our friends.

Invite a FRIEND to come with you on September 12th as we kick off revolution this school year with "FRIEND REQUEST".  Come by the youth office to get some invitations!

*TIME CHANGE:  Revolution now starts at 6pm instead of 7pm!