Teen Life Youth Ministry MAXimizer
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01 :: New Lesson Series: Lesser Known Heroes
02 :: Tips for Promotions
03 :: YouthTube
04 :: Zone Member Updates
05 :: Youth Ministry Saturday Night
Feedback
06 :: China Update
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01 :: New Lesson Series
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This week we begin a new lesson series on "Lesser Known Heroes of the Bible." We're using a similar background and title design as the popular television series "Heroes."
Zone members go here to download the first lesson: http://tinyurl.com/27tlkd
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02 :: Tips for Promotions
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Here are 3 quick ways to promote your events…
1. Shoot a Video. Let's say you need to promote an upcoming mission trip to Guatemala. Video tape a series of adventures using a couple of the teens as the missionaries. Part 1 could be "Pete and Re-Pete: Jungle Vines." Part 2 could be "Pete and Re-Pete in the Hot Seat." Because they are watching their peers it won't take much to make the videos funny and the scripts can be minimal. A four part series, four weeks out from sign up will work wonders.
2. Enormous Banners. Run a banner the length of your room and no one will be able to miss it. They can be made out of butcher paper, cloth, or if you have the money you can get them designed by a company. The last option is by far the most expensive and the most professional. Choose this option if you have the same event each year and you could reuse the banner time and time again. Otherwise a sheet of butcher paper, markers, and paint can't be beat.
3. Count Down Clock. Set the clock in a visible area of your youth room and constantly refer to it as the event nears. These large digital clocks can be used for all events, but using it for one big event a year might be best.
Blessings!
Paul and Al
-Pass this along to 3 of your youth ministry friends.
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03 :: YouthTube
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Here's the first Youth Group Youth Group Video sent in from KoKomo Youth Group…
http://www.youtube.com:80/profile?user=kkkessler
Has your group got some YouTube videos? Send them to support@teenlifeministries.com with "YouthTube" in the subject line.
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04 :: ZONE Member Update
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The complete lesson series for Ruth, Esther, and Powerful Prayer are available in the resources download area…
http://tinyurl.com/27tlkd
The new lesson of the week is in the usual location.
New Articles and Games (Zone members you will need to be logged in to read or download the following)…
Food for Families Does your Church or community have a food pantry or food bank? Why not put your youth group in charge of gathering and taking food to those in need?
http://tinyurl.com/2z5yvc
Black, White and Gray Life would be so much easier if everything was black and white. Instead, it's filled with a lot of grays.
http://tinyurl.com/2gr9kr
Promote Great Staff Unity How many times have you seen a ministry or minister destroyed because the members of the church staff could not get along? It seemed like they were always at odds about something.
http://tinyurl.com/2xdm5r
Meet Their Needs Outside of Class
Occasionally I've been asked to teach and accepted without really wanting to. There have also been times when I've asked others to teach and they did so reluctantly.
http://tinyurl.com/29nr5n
Plan Ahead
I have a friend in another state who is constantly frustrated because he has not won the lottery. He buys ticket after ticket month after month with no success.
http://tinyurl.com/23a99o
The Hall of Shame
Marion Jones owned the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney. A world-class sprinter and long jumper, she won five medals, three were gold and two bronze, in track and field.
http://tinyurl.com/2ywgw6
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05 :: Youth Ministry Saturday Night
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Wow! Thank you for all the wonderful comments about "Youth Ministry Saturday Night."
If you missed the email here's a direct link. Bookmark it…
http://igoto.co.uk/nhv
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06 :: China Update
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I'm sure you wonder at times. Just what does all this Teen Life subscriptions fees do beside find resources for the site? Well, a lot actually. In another email I'll probably do a full list.
Part of what is done is the support of missionaries. We have a team in China that I just returned from visiting. And you'll be glad to know that no Teen Life money is used for travel, food, etc. 100% of the gifts provided through Teen Life goes directly to the mission work.
I (Paul) just returned from visiting some of our China team. What a GREAT encouragement. There is much more openness to the Lord in China than you would imagine. There is still risk in many places, but the more "modern" areas have a real openness. Many of our team are not having to meet in secret and a few are able to get licensed and have open assemblies.
The time was spent in worship, prayer and equipping. I got to see the real "behind the scenes" side of their cities and the work they are doing.
The Lord has blessed them and many are coming to Him. Please continue to pray for our team in China!!
We thank God for you each day and the work you do. Reaching teens is challenging and rewarding. Keep preaching the word!!!
Blessings!
Paul and Al
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