08/28/2026
YOUTH GROUP CORNER
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
This summer has been a little different for our youth group. We didn't meet regularly during June & July, have camp or mission trip this year. While there haven't been youth activities to report, there has still been plenty to be thankful for.
Over the past year, many of our young people graduated & began the next chapter of their lives. One completed Army Basic Training, another moved to Tulsa for HVAC training, & another is preparing to move to Georgia for work. One got married, another began work in the welding industry, several earned their CDL & began the next steps toward their careers. & several have started college. It's exciting to see them growing up & beginning adult lives. It also reminds us how quickly these seasons of life pass. The same students who once sat in our youth group are now making decisions about careers, college, marriage, the military & where life will take them next. That's one reason Proverbs 3:5-6 is such an important reminder. We may not always know what the next step till look like, but we can know who is directing our path. Our plans & circumstances change.
Sometimes life takes us in directions we never expected. Through it all, God remains faithful. As a youth ministry, our goal has never been simply to keep students busy with activities. Our hope is that the time they spend here helps them develop a relationship with Christ that continues long after they graduate. Whether they are attending college, learning a trade, serving in the military, starting a career, or beginning a family, we want them to remember that their faith goes with them. Our youth group may look a little different right now, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. In many ways, seeing our young people grow up & step into the next season of their lives is exactly what we hoped for. We may miss having them all together, but we can be thankful for the opportunity to have been part of their lives & continue praying for them as they move forward. Please continue to pray for our young people, especially those who are beginning new chapters in their lives.
Pray they willl seek God's direction, make wise decisions, & remain faithful to Him wherever life takes them. Even when our youth group is small, God is still working Sometimes the greatest evidence is watching young people grow up, step out into the world, and begin the journey God has prepared for them.
Liam
