What about the rules?

I wonder if any students went home from the youth meeting last Sunday night, saying rules are not the way. That is true. Keeping a good list of rules is not the same as following Jesus. Somtimes our rules can make us proud of how good we are. We can compare ourselves to others who are not as good as us. Rules shape the outside.

But God helps me change on the inside.

God forgave our sins and canceled the written code with its regulations that was against us. Col 2:13-14.

"In Christ" is the answer. this concept is in the new testament about 170 times. We do not keep rules to be closer to God. As we get closer to God healthy rules will fall into place. In Christ can refer to a time when I decided to put my trust in God and his ways. In Christ also means that I turn from living selfishly. I choose to welcome God's leading in all I do.

This coming Sunday night the students will look at what it looks like on the outside with the inside in set on Christ.

This would be a good time for parents to ask questions about rules. Why do we have rules? What rules does your teen own? What rules would they keep if it was up to them? Why does God give us rules?


Coming soon;
Tubing at KP Hole. this is open to anyone. I know some who are bringing the whole family.

• Saturday, July 31
• Meet there @ 8:00 AM
• Park fee: $3 plus Tube/Shuttle $9
or Shuttle only $7
• For Information & Directions visit:
http://www.kphole.com/


Concert on Sunday night August 8. the band 3fold chord will lead us through a night of music, worship and times of prayer.