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Youth Leaders Only / Music Resource Book / Volume 91 / Spring 2013 Cover: Red

25 Ways To Create A Crisis Page 6 When Volunteers Date Kids Page 8 The Crisis Head/Heart Disconnect Page 10 INSIDE: ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Music-Media Grad Gift Page 18 Heart of the Artist: RED Page 15 Jeremy Camp Page 16 The American Bible Challenge: Jeff Foxworthy Interview Page 12 Worship Chord Charts from Gungor, Planetshakers, Elevation Worship, Everfound Page 42 & M i n s t r y M u s i c o u t h Y i n M a x i m z n g M e d i a

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FEATURE 25 Ways To Create When Volunteers The Crisis I’m In A ARTICLES: Your Own Crisis Date Kids Disconnect Crisis NOW

MAIN: 18 20 25 CONGRADULATIONS! PURPOSE FILM Artist: CLASS OF 2013 DVD GUNGOR Album Title: ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Purpose A Creation Liturgy (Live) Song Title: Unstoppable Beautiful Things Study Theme: Sacrifice Life; Purpose Meaning Renewal

MILD: 21 22 23 ELEVATION Artist: CAPITAL KINGS WORSHIP EVERFOUND Album Title: Capital Kings Nothing Is Wasted Everfound Song Title: You’ll Never Be Alone Nothing Is Wasted Never Beyond Repair Study Theme: God’s Presence Difficulty; Hope Within Grace

HOT: 24 26 28

Artist: FLYLEAF JEKOB JSON Album Title: New Horizons Faith Hope Love Growing Pains Song Title: New Horizons Love Is All Brand New Study Theme: Hope; In God Love; Unconditional Salvation; Regeneration (New Life)

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MUSIC RESOURCE BOOK:

Volume 91 • Spring 2013 The Youth Leaders Only Music Direct any questions or comments to Maximizing Music & Media Resource Book is published quarterly interlínc at 1-800-725-3300 or visit in Youth Ministry by Interlínc, Franklin, TN www.interlinc-online.com •YLO 91_Layout 1 2/13/13 3:02 PM Page 2 •YLO 91_Layout 1 2/13/13 3:02 PM Page 1

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FEATURE 25 Ways To Create When Volunteers The Crisis I’m In A Jeff Foxworthy, Host of Heart Of The Artist: Heart Of The Artist: Heart Of The Artist: ARTICLES: Your Own Crisis Date Kids Disconnect Crisis NOW American Bible Challenge RED Jeremy Camp Everfound

MAIN: 18 20 25 27 35 CONGRADULATIONS! PURPOSE FILM Artist: CLASS OF 2013 DVD GUNGOR JEREMY CAMP RED Album Title: ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Purpose A Creation Liturgy (Live) Reckless Release The Panic Song Title: Unstoppable Beautiful Things Reckless Perfect Life Study Theme: Sacrifice Life; Purpose Meaning Renewal Life; Purpose/Meaning Authenticity

MILD: 21 22 23 29 30 ELEVATION Artist: CAPITAL KINGS WORSHIP EVERFOUND PLANETSHAKERS PLUMB Album Title: Capital Kings Nothing Is Wasted Everfound Limitless Need You Now Song Title: You’ll Never Be Alone Nothing Is Wasted Never Beyond Repair Limitless Need You Now Study Theme: God’s Presence Difficulty; Hope Within Grace God's Power Prayer

HOT: 24 26 28 36 37 SOUTHBOUND Artist: FLYLEAF JEKOB JSON FEARING SPOKEN Album Title: New Horizons Faith Hope Love Growing Pains Bad Dreams And Melodies Illusion Song Title: New Horizons Love Is All Brand New Something Greater Stand Alone Study Theme: Hope; In God Love; Unconditional Salvation; Regeneration (New Life) God’s Provision God’s Presence

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Volume 91 • Spring 2013 The Youth Leaders Only Music Direct any questions or comments to Publisher: Allen Weed • Editor: Ken McCoy • The WriteGroup: Rick Bundschuh, Cindy Engøy, Eric Gargus, Mary Wilson-Peed, Dave McGinley, Todd Pearage, Maximizing Music & Media Resource Book is published quarterly interlínc at 1-800-725-3300 or visit Doug Ranck, Paul Turner, Jeremy White • Art Direction: Ken McCoy • Cover & Article Design: Thomas Ryan Design • Magazine Layout: Ken McCoy in Youth Ministry by Interlínc, Franklin, TN www.interlinc-online.com Production Manager: Glen Allen Green • Proofing: Dale Weed, Jeannine Ugalde, Anne Conley •YLO 91_Layout 1 2/13/13 3:02 PM Page 2 •YLO 91_Layout 1 2/13/13 3:02 PM Page 3

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How to Use this SPINNING OUT YLO M usic OF CONTROL By Ken McCoy Resource Book [email protected] Sure, at first glance you notice how great it looks—very current, very stylish. Go ahead—flip through this book a bit. Notice the helpful design? Did you catch the organizational details? The more you look at this book, the more you will appreciate the functionality that has been built into it. Here is a quick tour… If you’ve been a youth leader for There are far more resources includ- longer than, oh, three months, ed in this magazine than the crisis- then you’re well acquainted with themed articles. Check out the “drama.” (If you’re immediately behind-the-scenes interviews with thinking about a stage and actors, Jeff Foxworthy (the host of the then you probably haven’t been a American Bible Challenge television youth leader very long!) “Drama” game show), the band RED, Jeremy happens almost daily in youth min- Camp, and newcomers Everfound. istry. The causes for it are as many as you have people involved with you You’ll want to use the music-based – students, volunteer leaders, parents, Bible studies built around a song from school personnel, church bosses, each album in the YLO box. Youth lead- and the like. So, the more people – the ers just like you have created these com- more “drama.” plete meeting guides to help you use music The Cover Bible Studies Modern Worship Section Reviews as a “hook” to teach God’s Word to teenagers. If you’re like most of us, you keep What makes Youth Leaders Only more In this section you’ll find encouraging Not every available contemporary Every once and a while, a “drama” goes spinning Similarly, we have included several re:Tunes –dis- your YLO (Youth Leaders Only) books than “cheap music” are the music- and enlightening resources to help you Christian music CD can make it into out of control. People are talking to each other about cussion guides that bring a Biblical critique to secular stored on a bookshelf. When you want based Bible Study resources provided develop your youth’s worship ministry. the YLO box. So, we try to give you a each other, secret meetings are held, and poison-penned anony- songs that kids know. to search for a song or video that deals for you to use in your programming. You’ll find articles from recent SPIN taste of what else is available in your mous letters are sent. That’s when a “drama” becomes a “crisis.” with a certain topic, slide each book Finding good Christian music isn’t hard, versions of YLO or other worship local store. Since interlínc often gets There is so much more here that you can use to be effective in out a couple of inches and read the but coming up with ways to use it in leaders and Lead Sheets of songs “pre-release” copies of upcoming CDs, How you handle crisis will influence significantly your tenure in that your ministry with teenagers –chord-charts to the best worship themes and featured articles for each your ministry with teenagers takes time, from some of the CDs in this YLO. we can give you a “heads up” to new ministry or church. We hope this “crisis” themed issue of songs from the albums in this edition of , and a thematic list- issue. Cool! talent, and energy. Real-world youth Although they are not really the kind releases that might be just right for you Youth YLO leaders write the Bible Studies; the of Lead Sheets most bands use, these and your young friends. will assist you when a “drama” goes spinning out ing of every song on all the albums in this box, to name just two. Leaders Only The Index sessions are field-tested and proven pages of “lyrics with chords over them” of control. So go ahead, explore all the powerful resources that you are hold- Take a look at the index or “table of effective with real-world teenagers. are a great help when you want to teach We hope this effort helps you reach ing in your hands. contents”—notice the colored bars? the high school praise banda new tune. and disciple more young people There are other ways that crisis strikes a youth ministry. Although They represent sections in the book Thematic Listing Many youth leaders tell us that the Lead to be go-for-it Christians! we probably don’t think so, we can inadvertently create our own Maybe this magazine will help you keep your dramas from and they clue you in on which albums / Not every song on every CD has a Sheets are an invaluable resource. crisis. Longtime San Diego youth leader and youth ministry guru, spinning out of control! Bible Studies are “Main,”“Mild,”or “Hot.” Bible Study written for it. That doesn’t E. G. Von Trutzschler (everyone calls him “Von”) has spelled out You will notice in the Bible Studies mean you can’t use those other songs re:Tuned twenty-five ways that we can create our own crisis. Check out Godspeed, section that each Leader Guide / Student in your ministry with students. Take advantage of some popular what he has to say! Guide is color-keyed the same way. secular songs to introduce a theme, Wow! Someone’s been thinking! supplement your regula Bible Study We know that there is no way that we can adequately cover such lesson, or outreach event. Use the an important topic in a magazine like this one, and yet the articles Featured Articles opening questions and discussion we’ve included might be an encouragement to you, and a good Ken McCoy Each issue of YLO has a certain “flavor.” ideas to get your students talking place to turn to when things go spinning out of control. Editor Around that theme are a couple of and thinking about the theme. “Feature Articles” as well as some of the other items you have in your YLO box. These articles give you insight into the heart and ministry of some of the musicians included in the YLO box. •YLO 91_Layout 1 2/13/13 3:02 PM Page 3

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How to Use this YLO M usic Resource Book Sure, at first glance you notice how great it looks—very current, very stylish. Go ahead—flip through this book a bit. Notice the helpful design? Did you catch the organizational details? The more you look at this book, the more you will appreciate the functionality that has been built into it. Here is a quick tour…

The Cover Bible Studies Modern Worship Section Reviews If you’re like most of us, you keep What makes Youth Leaders Only more In this section you’ll find encouraging Not every available contemporary your YLO (Youth Leaders Only) books than “cheap music” are the music- and enlightening resources to help you Christian music CD can make it into stored on a bookshelf. When you want based Bible Study resources provided develop your youth’s worship ministry. the YLO box. So, we try to give you a to search for a song or video that deals for you to use in your programming. You’ll find articles from recent SPIN taste of what else is available in your with a certain topic, slide each book Finding good Christian music isn’t hard, versions of YLO or other worship local store. Since interlínc often gets out a couple of inches and read the but coming up with ways to use it in leaders and Lead Sheets of songs “pre-release” copies of upcoming CDs, themes and featured articles for each your ministry with teenagers takes time, from some of the CDs in this YLO. we can give you a “heads up” to new issue. Cool! talent, and energy. Real-world youth Although they are not really the kind releases that might be just right for you leaders write the Bible Studies; the of Lead Sheets most bands use, these and your young friends. The Index sessions are field-tested and proven pages of “lyrics with chords over them” Take a look at the index or “table of effective with real-world teenagers. are a great help when you want to teach We hope this effort helps you reach contents”—notice the colored bars? the high school praise banda new tune. and disciple more young people They represent sections in the book Thematic Listing Many youth leaders tell us that the Lead to be go-for-it Christians! and they clue you in on which albums / Not every song on every CD has a Sheets are an invaluable resource. Bible Studies are “Main,”“Mild,”or “Hot.” Bible Study written for it. That doesn’t You will notice in the Bible Studies mean you can’t use those other songs re:Tuned section that each Leader Guide / Student in your ministry with students. Take advantage of some popular Guide is color-keyed the same way. secular songs to introduce a theme, Wow! Someone’s been thinking! supplement your regula Bible Study lesson, or outreach event. Use the Featured Articles opening questions and discussion Each issue of YLO has a certain “flavor.” ideas to get your students talking Around that theme are a couple of and thinking about the theme. “Feature Articles” as well as some of the other items you have in your YLO box. These articles give you insight into the heart and ministry of some of the musicians included in the YLO box. •YLO 91_Layout 1 2/13/13 3:02 PM Page 4 •YLO 91_Layout 1 2/13/13 3:02 PM Page 5

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7. Punishing: Never punish the “whole” for the actions of the “few” in the 15. Borrowing Money: Borrowing budgeted money for personal use or using hope that peer pressure will correct the “guilty” party. The group will see church/organizational equipment for your personal use is very foolish. Building a successful youth ministry this as very unfair! If pushed, this can unite them against you. Deal with Nothing good can come of this. “problem” kids as individuals. Act promptly and privately. 25 isn’t easy. Success requires working 16. Running an Independent Program: Drawing your youth away from 8. Not Backing Your Staff: Never let your staff take some blame that you your parent organization, teaching a different doctrine, or philosophy, or hard and using your head. There is “mutually” share. Never cut down your staff individually or collectively. becoming your own identity will ultimately result in your dismissal. no sense in compounding the effort Never ever cut them down publicly! Your lack of support will dishearten WAYS them, make them indecisive, cause some or all to quit, or galvanize 17. Neglecting Key Kids: Neglecting the children of your pastor, deacons or them against you. Far better for you to take the responsibility, deserved the politically influential will have trouble brewing in no time. Parents by shooting yourself in the foot, or or undeserved. believe everything their kids tell them about the youth program – good or bad, right, or wrong. If the “key” kids are dissatisfied with you and/or the worse. Here are 25 ways that a youth 9. Failing to admit you’re wrong: No leader can afford the luxury of program, you’re out! TO covering up his pride. A private mistake demands a private apology; a leader can create a crisis. Avoid them public mistake demands a public apology. The longer you wait to 18. Ignoring the Writing on the Wall: Failure to read “trouble signs” and to apologize, the more you lose. correct potential problems in time sets you up for a future crash that can at all costs! be fatal to your ministry. Little signals and hints from key church leadership 1. Assuming: Don’t assume that things will work as planned. Planning 10. Being Tardy: Being late or absent to your own activities and programs should be seriously considered. CREATE without considering possible problems is foolish. Always have a back up gives a clear signal to your group of staff and teens that you yourself plan and an alternate direction. You look bad when “unforeseen aren’t interested in that program or that you’re not really interested in them. 19. Inflating: Don’t get caught in the deadly cycle of “bigger and better” conditions” strip you of your leadership. Murphy’s Law (“If something can Be present, prepared, and early to your activities. programs, speakers, videos, and fun activities. Trying to outdo yourself can go wrong, it will”) can catch you, but O’Reilly’s Law is worse: “Murphy was exhaust even the best youth worker to say nothing of his budget. Since A an optimist!” 11. Implementing the Wrong Idea: Implementing another man’s program, what attracts your kids to your program will keep them in your program, idea, or formula in your group can be disastrous. Because it worked great make sure you attract kids by using ministry events of true value. 2. Public Put-Downs: You win no popularity points by putting down a kid for him does not mean it will work for you and your group. Go slow. or small group in public or from the platform – even if they deserve it. The 20. Using a Show of Hands: Having your kids raise their hands to indicate sympathy of the group will invariably go with the target of the put down. 12. Being a “Buddy”: Acting like a kid instead of an adult cancels your how many will come to an activity can kill your activity right there! If the leadership. Reducing yourself to your group’s maturity level to gain their wrong people raise their hands or if people are slow to raise their hands, 3. Blowing a Confidence: When you share information given you in acceptance will be at the expense of their respect and your authority. Kids you are dead! Instead, have a person who is going to the activity give the confidence, you quickly lose respect from the embarrassed individual and want you to be what you are, a responsible mature leader. Invariably, a announcement about it. ultimately from the whole group. Your integrity and credibility are shot! “buddy” or “good guy” cannot discipline and control his group. No Reading private notes or correspondence publicly, no matter how funny it effective youth man can afford to “kick back” with his youth group. 21. Canceling Your Meeting: Don’t cancel! Find it hard to cancel! Canceling seems, will backfire every time. Here’s what you do if the teen is going to gives the wrong signal! tell you something very confidential and asks you to promise never to tell. 13. Pushing Kids: Being a “boss” or a “mom” or, worse, a “sergeant” by Before he reveals his information say, “Of course I won’t betray your forcing, obligating, and sometimes intimidating your kids into doing what 22. Reckless Driving: Driving recklessly can kill you (and others). Remember confidence. However, if it is something too big for us to handle, you will you want or what they don’t feel they can do, aren’t equipped to do, or flat the other side of hot driving; your kids will tell their folks how you drive, and R have to trust my love for you and my wisdom to do what I feel necessary out don’t want to do, will at best get half-hearted results, result in a no- kids exaggerate! And parents always believe their kids! Always be safe and C for your own good or the good of the others involved. You have to give me show or force a confrontation! A good youth worker knows there are other responsible in all areas of your program, even if the kids plead otherwise! I that liberty.” ways of motivating kids. To be respected is better than being popular. 4. Putting Down Parents or Family: Blood is truly thicker than water. You 14. Being Invisible: It seems few ever think of this subtle way to be bumped 23. Having Favorites: Hanging out and working with your favorites can can’t win siding with a kid as he complains about his parents or family. from ministry. Your church or supporting agency must know what you are backfire, especially if your favorites aren’t the “influential” kids of Better to reinforce his gut level feeling that his family is concerned about doing and be convinced of its value. Youth ministry isn’t seen by the the church. him and that they want to trust him and love him. congregation or the elders/deacons and many times even by the pastor. Youth work is during the week, and often takes place away from the 24. Seeing Girls Alone: If you’re a guy, never be alone in a closed room (or 5. Losing Your Temper: Blowing up in front of your group or with one or church. You work with many kids whose parents aren’t in the church. Take area) with a girl or even two! Doing so looks bad and can end in disaster! more of your youth does irreparable harm to your integrity and right to advantage of your monthly church paper and place colorful reports and Be cautious. Falling for one of the kids in your youth program will cancel leadership. You can’t undo a scene like that! Never blow your cool! Your photos of your youth program and activities. In staff meetings bring the your ministry in short order. S kids may forgive you, but they will never forget the occasion. pastor(s) up-to-date on the youth ministry. Communicate your passion and progress with your deacons and elders. Communication isn’t an 25. Going for Compliant Kids: Going after easy, nice, obedient “ho-hum” 6. Blaming: Think and get the facts right before you lay any blame on option; it’s essential to present a visible and productive youth program to kids may seem the best course – but take another look. Leader material is anyone. We aren’t called to be detectives. First, take time to cool off. Then your church and/or your supporters. To maintain support and silence anything but compliant. Future “movers and shakers” move and shake and realize that, as the leader, you may have to accept the blame – deserved or critics, communicate! often at your expense! In most cases, those called troublemakers will be not. Deal with the responsible party/parties later and privately. your best future leaders! Go after leaders or you will end up with nothing but a weekly group of non-committed attendees!

Note: “Von” is youth pastor emeritus for Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Diego – he’s a genuine Indiana Jones explorer-evangelist and the director of Spectrum Ministries, which works with the desperately poor in I Mexico’s border towns. He is a popular speaker at camps and mission By conferences. He’s also something like 80 years old – and still involved in youth EG von Trutzschler ministry! If you want a role model for lifelong youth ministry, Von’s your man. Spectrum Ministries San Diego, California [email protected]

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14. Being Invisible: It seems few ever think of this subtle way to be bumped 23. Having Favorites: Hanging out and working with your favorites can from ministry. Your church or supporting agency must know what you are backfire, especially if your favorites aren’t the “influential” kids of doing and be convinced of its value. Youth ministry isn’t seen by the the church. congregation or the elders/deacons and many times even by the pastor. Youth work is during the week, and often takes place away from the 24. Seeing Girls Alone: If you’re a guy, never be alone in a closed room (or church. You work with many kids whose parents aren’t in the church. Take area) with a girl or even two! Doing so looks bad and can end in disaster! advantage of your monthly church paper and place colorful reports and Be cautious. Falling for one of the kids in your youth program will cancel photos of your youth program and activities. In staff meetings bring the your ministry in short order. pastor(s) up-to-date on the youth ministry. Communicate your passion and progress with your deacons and elders. Communication isn’t an 25. Going for Compliant Kids: Going after easy, nice, obedient “ho-hum” option; it’s essential to present a visible and productive youth program to kids may seem the best course – but take another look. Leader material is your church and/or your supporters. To maintain support and silence anything but compliant. Future “movers and shakers” move and shake and critics, communicate! often at your expense! In most cases, those called troublemakers will be your best future leaders! Go after leaders or you will end up with nothing but a weekly group of non-committed attendees!

Note: “Von” is youth pastor emeritus for Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Diego – he’s a genuine Indiana Jones explorer-evangelist and the director of Spectrum Ministries, which works with the desperately poor in Mexico’s border towns. He is a popular speaker at camps and mission conferences. He’s also something like 80 years old – and still involved in youth ministry! If you want a role model for lifelong youth ministry, Von’s your man.

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Crossing the Line:

By Mark Montgomery Church of England Chester, UK [email protected]

When Volunteers Date Kids

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romantically involved with a kid in the group? Or with these terms, they need to step down from was it the church’s fault for not telling her this their roles. I pick up the phone, glad situation should never have happened in the first place, however normal it may seem amongst Judy was left to make a hard decision: should she to hear that it’s John, a her friends? end the relationship with the kid in the group or step down from her position? If she steps down pastor friend of mine Leadership comes at a cost. Our ministries are and wants to continue her youth ministry career going to test us at times. Certain young people in she would have to answer questions about why from one of the local our groups may become attractive to us, seeming she stepped down from her position for many churches I support. to offer us things our current relationships don’t. years to come. Her explanation would likely create Crossing When this occurs, we need to stand firm in our doubt around her ministry, and she would be open faith and make sure we act appropriately. We to serious questions. After the usual catch up about family and life, he might be flattered by the attention we receive, gets to the point of his call, which is a lot more but we should flee from such thoughts and What I Would Do Differently serious than our normal conversations. I can hear actions quickly and without hesitation. We should A few months later, John called me again to in his voice he is a little tentative when bringing up be aware that we have to make decisions as update me on the situation. The church had the Line: the situation. youth ministers that affect our lives outside of reviewed all their volunteer agreements in their our ministries. youth and children’s ministry. They had made Judy, the church’s gap-year (or intern) youth sure that everyone was well aware of their roles leader has started to date one of the kids in the How I Responded and responsibilities and what was appropriate group. Apparently, they are very much in love; As I listened to John, I knew that some of the behavior. They had made sure all the leaders par- and, apparently, the relationship has been going questions I was about to ask him were going to ticipated in child protection training and that any on for a while. strain our friendship. They are the same questions young leaders were being trained in an appropri- that I would ask any youth minister who came ate way so that this type of situation wouldn’t It only came to light when one of the other youth with the situation of a volunteer who was starting happen again. leaders on the team raised some questions about to date a kid: how much time Judy and this boy were spending Judy decided that her long-term calling was to together. Other leaders had also noticed that that • Has anyone ever told the leader that this is wrong or shouldn’t happen? youth ministry, so she ended the relationship and Judy always picked this boy to do things in the sought out appropriate training. The cost to her sessions over and above other members of • Has the leader ever been through Safe leadership was that she had to separate herself the group. Sanctuaries or other child protection training? from the kid she was dating, stand apart from her • What other training was given to the leader peers in the church, and recognize that God’s call- By My friend John was a little unsure what to do. before starting the role? ing on her life was more important than her rela- Mark Montgomery Judy is 18, and the kid is 17. Other church kids of • Has the leader’s role been specifically spelled tionship with another person. She accepted the Church of England similar ages are dating, and no one has a prob- cost of Christian leadership. Chester, UK lem. He was surprised he hadn’t noticed this out in some type of agreement? [email protected] going on before, but as a busy pastor he had • Have the leader been taught about the personal Questions to Consider trusted Judy with the youth ministry and thought cost and sacrifice that leadership entails? she knew the boundaries of the role. I could hear • Have I considered the costs of Christian leader the disappointment in his voice. These can be hard questions, especially as they ship? What boundaries do I tend to push that can reach into and question deeply the Pastor’s need to be solidified? As he asks the next question, I think he already role in setting up the youth leader’s job. John • In what creative ways can I help train others knows the answer. But he asks it anyway: Should explained that he assumed Judy knew what the regarding appropriate boundaries beyond a list he treat this relationship differently because Judy boundaries were and that she had undertaken of dos and don’ts? is a youth leader, or should he just let it go like youth ministry training prior to being approved as • What barriers stand between clear communica other relationships in the youth group? a leader. The assumptions made by John are tion of expectations and boundaries to all commonplace, unfortunately. leaders—both paid and volunteer, regardless The Bigger Issue of age—and how can I overcome them One of the causes stems from the way we train Not many people spell out the expectations of those barriers? youth leaders. We are usually good at training what is appropriate and what is not, and what it people about typical leadership tasks, but we means to take on a leadership role in the church. don’t talk much about the costs of leadership. Over the past decade in the United Kingdom, we When we accept the call to lead God’s people, have seen a move to start recruiting volunteers in Excerpt from When certain parts of our lives are not our own anymore. a similar way to full-time youth ministry workers “It Happens: TrueTales Certain life decisions have to be taken wearing a and clearly spelling out what is expected of them. From The Trenches leadership hat, not just a personal one. This is one Of Youth Ministry” of the harsh realities of being in Christian If John had done this with Judy, she would have ©CYMT Used ministry—and especially youth ministry. known what was appropriate—and that the rela- by permission. tionship she had started with the kid in the group Volunteers Rarely do I meet young leaders who are aware of was not and never would be. I explained to John All rights reserved. this. They are typically caught up in the passion of that if this were in a school, Judy were a young Get the whole book doing the work today rather than the difficult sac- teacher, and she were having a relationship with a at cymt.org rifices necessary to sustain it for the long haul. pupil, we wouldn’t be having a conversation like this. It’s not just full-timers or gappers, but volun- Was it Judy’s fault that she crossed the boundary teers, as well; we need to clearly state what the Date Kids of leadership and child protection and became boundaries are. 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When was the last time you or Within a matter of days I was job- relive the crisis from just a few years others in crisis. I’ve walked along your ministry was in a crisis? less, homeless, and completely des- ago. I’m not just worried about my side broken and desperate people. I perate. For the next year my family future, but for the future of this know the “answers.” I’m in one right now. (wife and two children) lived in a one- church I love. The church is less than bedroom apartment, worked odd ten years old and just built a $1.5 But I’m struggling. I want to trust Walking Last Sunday, our pastor announced jobs, and struggled to put food on million building. It was formed as the God. I want to believe our church to the church that he would be tran- the table. result of an ugly church split when leadership. I want to be here for sitioning into a full-time counseling my pastor resigned in the midst of years to come. I want to be faithful ministry within a few months. I’m not looking for a pity party. Trust turmoil. Five hundred people fol- no matter what happens. me I know I’m not the only youth lowed him, and they started over. With Emotional So what is the crisis? Well, I have pastor to experience this. But I’m struggling. experienced this before –a new sen- Just like last time, board members ior pastor, a new philosophy, and Unfortunately, this story is far too are telling me, “Don’t worry, your job Even as I write this someone just unfortunately a new staff. In May of common within the church. Quite is safe.” But I am worried. I don’t posted this verse on Facebook. Zombies 2009 I had just come home from our frankly, it sucks! (If that is too strong, know what the future will bring. The “Give your entire attention to what biggest and best weekend retreat. go with “stinks.”) thought of moving again –with a God is doing right now, and don’t Dealing With The Disconnect So when I got an email from the new daughter in her sophomore year of get worked up about what may or senior pastor asking to meet with me It was almost a year to the day later high school, a son in sixth grade, may not happen tomorrow. God will that morning I expected nothing but that we moved to a different state and a newborn –scares me to death. help you deal with whatever hard Of Heart And Head In A Crisis praise—well, maybe praise and a and joined the staff of an amazing things come up when the time raise! Instead, I was told that the church. Early on we knew this So I’m wondering, will this time will comes.” (Matthew 6:34 MSG) By Deacons had met on the Thursday church was different. Grace was not be different? Will my family and I sur- Len Evans before the retreat and decided to ask just a theology, it was a reality. vive the transition, or will I be I know. I know. I’m trying. I’m trying National Network of Youth Ministries for my resignation –effective immedi- People lived in it and through it. We searching those youth ministry job to be still. I’m trying not to worry. Lubbock, Texas ately. I was not allowed to say good- were home. Jeans? Yep! Cool sites? Will my kids graduate from the I’m trying to pray. I’m trying to seek [email protected] bye to my students or to the church, music? Yep! Supportive pastor and schools they love, or will they have His face. and told I was not allowed to even board? Yep! Finally, a church where to make new friends –again? speak with my students. The rea- I “fit in”! So if you have been through it, going son? I was “too contemporary” and I know the answer for living through through it, or it’s coming –please Zombies have infected our culture like never before. Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and that I “didn’t fit in here.” So when I heard the pastor a crisis. Be still, don’t worry, pray, know you are not alone. As much as Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse can be a fun dis- Acceptance. Google “Kübler-Ross” and you’ll get announce his resignation last and seek His face. (Psalm 46:10; I may not “want to hear it” myself, I cussion with students, but the real emDootieonsa al ny of more information, but the part to know for now is The actual truth came to light when Sunday, I immediately started to Philippians 4:6-7; Matthew know God’s Word is true. So, as devastation is when an unexpected crtihsiss insfoeucntsd that this will be a repeating cycle for a while, the new pastor’s best friend’s son 6:33) I’ve shared those verses with best as possible – be still, don’t their lives. like you? depending on the intensity of the event. was hired as the youth pastor. worry, pray, and seek His face. •You traded Gotta love church politics. Any crisis can cause us to become emyootiuorn sael dzoamn -for I help youth workers with through the National bies because in a crisis our hearts and ao umr inhievaadns s dois- Network of Youth Ministries and Simply Soul Care, connect. This disconnection serves as ycooup icnoguld and I’m also a part-time hospice chaplain. When mechanism so we can survive the unimcaagrtin aa bglreoup helping families deal with the loss of loved ones, torment that feels like we’re walking throofu kgidhs a with the #1 thing I tell them is, “There’s no wrong way never-ending valley of the shadow of dyeoauth e. very- to grieve.” That’s also true with any other crisis. We where you go. are each uniquely wired, and we each deal with pain Common valleys within student ministry can be a suici- differently. People need to be given permission to •You have the dal student in your church or community, auto acci- grieve according to who they are. exact amount of dents, drugs, and alcohol related tragedies, and other time it takes to heartbreaks that shape us for a long time. Because the heart and the head disconnect during a get from your day CRISIS: crisis, our role is to whisper the truth that people need job to your youth When you and your group are ambushed by a crisis, you to hear. Feelings are natural and need to be expressed, group meeting cal- have to walk alongside your students and families and point but we have to think through the process properly. The them to God’s promises without danger for some is that they want to sounding like a robot reading the suppress their feelings and not I’M IN ONE proper verses that your Pastoral deal with them. If they don’t, it Care 101 book outlined for you. will hurt them down the road and possibly for a lifetime. Before you can help them, you Remind them that God’s grace RIGHT NOW have to understand the grieving is sufficient for them, even process. Kübler-Ross originated when they want to yell at God. the “five stages of grief” model. We must be foolish enough to One of our key Whether it’s a child dealing with trust God to keep His promis- the loss of her puppy, a middle es, even if we don’t understand YLO members schooler breaking up with his why bad things happen. “significant other,” a family I YOUTH volunteered to share going through a divorce, or a MINISTRY The rain falls on the righteous national tragedy, emotional STUDENT and the unrighteous – God is his current crisis situation. zombies go through the five with us in the storm, and He stages at some level. DABDA is will see us through the storm. We’ve kept this anonymous used to remember the stages of

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Gotta love church politics.

CRISIS: I’M IN ONE RIGHT NOW One of our key YLO members volunteered to share his current crisis situation. We’ve kept this anonymous

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I pick up the phone, glad to hear that it’s John, a pastor friend of mine from one of the local churches I support. INTERVIEW How have you gotten your own seen. But because I have seen some- kAifdtesr thoe sutsuudayl ctahtec hB uibpl eab?out family tphliancge, ,I hhoawvee vtoe rr ensopromnadl. ”it may seem WITH Wanedll ,l imfey, hkeid gse wtse ntot ttoh ea pCohinrits toiaf nhis amongst sccahll,o wolh, iscoh misy a w loifte manodre I sfiegruioreuds thaeyn Yhoeru f rhieanvdes ?the attention of thou- gooutr mnoorsmt aolf ctohen vfeorrsmaatilo sntsu.f fI, cthaenr eh einar sands of church youth workers tinh eh icsl avsosircoeo hme. iWs ea kliitntlde otef nwtatnivted to rLiegahdte nrsohwip –c oamneyst haitn ag cyoosut. wOuarnt mwhaeken sburirneg tihnegy u “ps ethee” ist itinu aatciotino.n. So, tmoi nsishtarirees awreit hg otihnge mto? test us at when my oldest was 14, a bunch of Wtimelel,s f.o Cr eyretarins yaonudn yge apreso, polne in our JEFF FOXWORTHY uJsu dtoy,o tkh oe ucrh oulrdcehs’st kgidaps -wyeitahr u(os ron a Tguroeuspdsa ym maoy rbneincgosm I’ev ea tlterda cat ivsem taoll us, minitsesrino)n y otruipth. Sleoa mdeyr shhays listtlaer tgeidrl ,t wo ho gseroeumpi nagt ato h ofmfeer leuss t hminisgssio onu irn c muryrent HOST OF THE AMERICAN wdaotuel donn’te sopfe tnhde tkhide sn ign htth aet ghreorup. creitlya.t i(oJnesffh aipdsd sd ohnu’mt. bWlyh, e“no tth fiso ro pcucbu-rs, gArpapnadrmenottlhy,e rt’hse hyo aursee v ae rmy imle uacwh ainy, lwiceit yn eoer da ntoyt hstinagn dli kfierm th iant ,o oubr vfiaoiuths lay.n”d) lwoevne;t awnitdh, mapep taor eKnetnlyy, at hteo rweolartkio wnisthip Wmea kseta srutered wouet awcitt ha papbrooupt r1ia2t eglyu.y Ws,e BIBLE CHALLENGE phaeso pble etnh egroe.in Sgh oen c faomr ea bwahcikle .and amnidg hnto bwe If lhaattveer eadb obuyt t2h0e gauttyesn tion we said, “There ought to be something trheacte ihveel,p b auntd w iet’s s ghroouwldn ftloee 1 f2r0o m such It only came to light when one of the thoughts and actions quickly and Our friend Josh Griffin, the High School Pastor at I felt like that would be an appeal to someone who – “Am I now seeking the approval of man or of kids here can do. I know kids don’t homeless guys. other youth leaders on the team without hesitation. We should be Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, is outside of having faith. God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still have much money.” So, she did some raised some questions about how aware that we have to make deci- did this interview with well-known comedian trying to please people, I would not be a servant of research online and learned that more There is probably a connection much time Judy and this boy were sions as youth ministers that affect Jeff Foxworthy. Thanks Josh for asking just the What is your goal with the show? Christ.” In the business of comedy, you depend on kids die in Africa die of Malaria than between where these guys are at, spending together. Other leaders had our lives outside of our ministries. right questions! Used with permission from: To make the message of God appealing to some- people’s approval in order to make a living. I don’t anything else. She found a place and young people today. That mes- also noticed that that Judy always MoreThanDodgeball.com and Group/Simply one who doesn’t know it. That’s real important to want to get caught up in that. I’ll give you an where she could buy mosquito nets sage is: everybody wants to be worth picked this boy to do things in the How I Responded Youth Ministry. me. Those people are going to ask themselves, example. In my career, I’ve probably turned down for ten bucks. She started baking something. You know, I think that’s “What would make somebody spend their free 6 or 7 movies because they were going to be a csuepssciaokness oavnedr adnodin ga bcoavr ew oatshheers m –em- tAhse Is ltisrutegngeled ftoor Jyouhtnh, gI kronuepws tahnadt Over the years, I’ve had several “guest” posts time collecting food for somebody?” couple of months out of the summer and I’d look abnedrs m oyf shy child starting getting local tseoemnse. o”fW the rqe udeos tIi ofint sin I? w” a“Ds oa bI omuat tt-o about the importance of teaching teenagers the at my kids and think, I’ve only got 4 more sum- rtehset aguroraunpt.s to give her a night and taesrk? ”h “imAm w eI re legvoainngt? t”o A sntrda iGn oodur Bible. I recently had a chance to fire a few ques- What’s your favorite verse, passage, or story? mers with them, I’m not giving one away. she would set up a little table about it. By the time this. They are typically caught up in the passion of answers that fHrie nsdhsohwipe.d T iht eriyg hatr eth tehree saat mthee qcuroess-: tions at another special guest: comedian Jeff I should probably be concerned about this, sMhye fwrieansd in J 1o0htnh wanasd a1 1litthtl eg ruandseu,r seh we hwaat sto f lydion.g doing the work today rather than the difficult sac- “tiYoonus’ rteh awto Ir wtho EuVldE RasYkT HanINy Gyo tuot hm me. inEiVsEteRr YwThHoING. Foxworthy, host of Game Show Network’s new TV because I’ve never heard anyone else say it’s their I love what I do. I still think, “I can’t believe I got aJruoduyn dis a1n8d, asnpde atkhien gk itdo isy o1u7t.h Ogtrhoeurp csh aubrcohu tk hidasv iongf rifices necessary to sustain it for the long haul. Lcoaomke r iwgihtht tthheer es,i ttuhaatti’osn w ohfa at yvooulur nwteoertrh w thoo m wea.”s similar ages are dating, and no one has a prob- starting to date a kid: show, The American Bible Challenge. favorite verse, (laughs), but mine is Galatians 1:10 away with this.” It’s what I do, but it’s not who I been there and what she was doing. By the time am. It’s NOT where my identity is. If it slehme .w Haes wa asse nsiuorrp, rsihsed w haes hinavditne’dt to I•f yHoaus caonuylodn eev evr egre to tlhda th ine tlehaed heerart Why did you agree to be the went away tomorrow, that’s okay. tnhoet iWcehdit eth Hiso guosien gto o snp beeafko troe , ab cuot na-s a othf aat kthidis, tihsen I think they wouldw rqounigt Host of a “game show” about fbeuresnyc pea osft okri dhse whhaod atrrues ctehda nJguidngy wthieth woro srrhyoinugld sno’t mhaupcphe tnh?at “I have to do the Bible? The truth of the matter is, we’re never wthoer lydo. uNtoh wm sinhies’tsry a a snedn itohro iung chot llsehgee this to be liked” or “I have to do this knew the boundaries of the role. I • Has the leader ever been through When first asked, I thought, “Man, I going to please everybody. I do and helps run the Compassion pro- tSoa fiet in.” They would understand who don’t ever want to do something that believe if I live my life in a way that’s cgoraumld ahte haer rt hceo lldeigsea pcpaominptumse annt din h haiss God is and how He feels about them voice. Sanctuaries or other child protection exploits faith.” The thing that sold me pleasing to God, I mean really, how raised over $2M to buy about 200K –tr athinaitn git’?s not based on their good- on it, that’s unlike any game show can someone else get upset with that? nets. I said to her, “That’s 600K kids ness but on HIS goodness. That’s you’ve seen, is that no one is playing tAhsa th pe raosbkasb ltyh ew onnex’tt gqeut eMstaiolanr,ia I think w• hWaht amt aoktehse ri tt raa ipneinrfge cwt alosv gei,v benec taouse the keep the prizes for themselves. Are your kids involved in a bhec aaluresaed yyo kun toowosk tohnee asnmswalle sr.t eBpu.t” he tthen l etahde etrh ings you do, you dob ienfore They’re giving every dime of it away. youth group? Sashkes’s i tb aeneynw toa yA: fSrichao ufilvde h teim treesa. tF tohris rsetsaprtoinngs eth, en orto lbee?cause you “love” so When you read the Bible, the only Yeah, but they’re 18 and 20 now. My hreelra, ttihoen sBhiibpl ed isff earleivnet lyin bthecea duosien gJ.udy m• uHcahs, tbhuet lbeeacdaeur’sse r oyloeu b’ree “nlo svpeedc”i fi- people Jesus got sideways with were youngest is a senior in high school. Tish a ty’so purtohb leaabdlye wr, hoar ts shhoeu’ldl e hned jupst let scoa lmly uscphe.lled out in the Pharisees. Not the tax collectors, Just won homecoming queen Friday dito ginog l iwkeit ho thheerr lrifeela, twioonrskhinipg sf oinr the some type of agreement? youth group? or the sinners. It’s because they had night, but asked me on Saturday, a non-profit. T•o H sauvpep tohret Jleaffd aenr db etheins itnacurgehdti balebout head knowledge, but no heart knowl- “Hey dad, will you go with me on a show featuring the Bible and The Bigger Issue the personal cost edge. On this show you need to have mission trip to Kenya.” She’s been Recently, someone was interviewing Christians in such a favorable way, One of the causes stems from the and sacrifice that leadership entails? the head knowledge to answer the three or four times. That’s how they her and asked, “Is it weird for you to please encourage your church fami- questions, but it’s obvious these peo- spend their spring breaks, working in wbea ya tw teh et rhaiignh y socuhtho olel aludnecrhs. rWooem a raend lTiehse saen dc asntu bde nhtas rtdo qtunees-tiionn asn, despe- ple have heart knowledge becaus a slum in Kenya. She’s popular and tuhseuya’lrley tgaolkoindg a at btroauint iwngh apte poapnlets a obrout e wciatllcyh a Tsh teh eAym cearnic arena Bchib ilne tCo haanlldenge. she’s pretty, but she’s been to Africa, styupnigclaals lseeasd ethrsehyi’pre t agsokinsg, btou tb wuye, daonnd’t they’re out there doing these things in Gquoe tsot iothne dGeaempley Sthheo wPa Nsteotrw’so rok’lse in Russia and China. She and her sister ytaoluk’ rme urcahis ianbgo muto tnheey cfors ttsh eosfe l enaedtse?r-” their community whether we’re doing wseetbtisnigte u, pG SthNeT yVo.cuothm l,e caldicekr ’“sC jhoabn. nel have helped raise money to help Sshiep .s Waidh,e no wt ew anctcinegp tt oth jeu dcgaell aton yle-ad a show or not. They’re running food FJionhdne re”x fpolra ilnoecdal tshtat iohne laisstsinugmse. d more kids. They’re living it out. oGnoed, ’s“W pelol,p tlhea, tc’se rntoatin t hpeair tfsa uolft .o Iu’vre pantries, or fighting human trafficking Judy knew what the boundaries were or different diseases, or whatever. jluivsets s aereen nsootm oeutrh oinwgn t haenyy mhaovreen. ’t Certain life decisions have to be and that she had undertaken youth ministry training prior to being taken wearing a leadership hat, not just a personal Was it Judy’s fault that she crossed the boundary approved as a leader. The assumptions made by one. This is one of the harsh realities of being in of leadership and child protection and became Christian romantically involved with a kid in the group? Or ministry—and especially youth ministry. was it the church’s fault for not telling her this situation should never have happened in the first Rarely do I meet young leaders who are aware of

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I pick up the phone, glad to hear that it’s John, a pastor friend of mine from one of the local churches I support.

How have you gotten your own seen. But because I have seen some- kAifdtesr thoe sutsuudayl ctahtec hB uibpl eab?out family tphliancge, ,I hhoawvee vtoe rr ensopromnadl .”it may seem Wanedll ,l imfey, hkeid gse wtse ntot ttoh ea pCohinrits toiaf nhis amongst sccahll,o wolh, iscoh misy a w loifte manodre I sfiegruioreuds thaeyn Yhoeru f rhieanvdes ?the attention of thou- gooutr mnoorsmt aolf ctohen vfeorrsmaatilo sntsu.f fI, cthaenr eh einar sands of church youth workers tinh eh icsl avsosircoeo hme. iWs ea kliitntlde otef nwtatnivted to rLiegahdte nrsohwip –c oamneyst haitn ag cyoosut. wOuarnt mwhaeken sburirneg tihnegy u “ps ethee” ist itinu aatciotino.n. So, tmoi nsishtarirees awreit hg otihnge mto? test us at when my oldest was 14, a bunch of Wtimelel,s f.o Cr eyretarins yaonudn yge apreso, polne in our uJsu dtoy,o tkh oe ucrh oulrdcehs’st kgidaps -wyeitahr u(os ron a Tguroeuspdsa ym maoy rbneincgosm I’ev ea tlterda cat ivsem taoll us, minitsesrino)n y otruipth. Sleoa mdeyr shhays listtlaer tgeidrl ,t wo ho gseroeumpi nagt ato h ofmfeer leuss t hminisgssio onu irn c muryrent wdaotuel donn’te sopfe tnhde tkhide sn ign htth aet ghreorup. creitlya.t i(oJnesffh aipdsd sd ohnu’mt. bWlyh, e“no tth fiso ro pcucbu-rs, gArpapnadrmenottlhy,e rt’hse hyo aursee v ae rmy imle uacwh ainy, lwiceit yn eoer da ntoyt hstinagn dli kfier mth iant ,o oubr vfiaoiuths lay.n”d) lwoevne;t awnitdh, mapep taor eKnetnlyy, at hteo rweolartkio wnisthip Wmea kseta srutered wouet awcitt ha papbrooupt r1ia2t eglyu.y Ws,e phaeso pble etnh egroe.in Sgh oen c faomr ea bwahcikle .and amnidg hnto bwe If lhaattveer eadb obuyt t2h0e gauttyesn tion we said, “There ought to be something trheacte ihveel,p b auntd w iet’s s ghroouwldn ftloee 1 f2r0o m such kIti dosn lhye crea mcaen t od oli.g Ih kt nwohwe nk iodns ed onf ’tthe hthoomueglhetsss agnudy sa.ctions quickly and hoathver myouucthh mleoandeeyr.s” oSno ,t hseh et edaidm some without hesitation. We should be reasiseeadrc sho omneli nqeu easntdio lnesa ranbeodu tth haot wmore Tahwearree isth parto wbaeb hlya vae c ton mneackteio dneci- kmidusc hd iteim ine AJfuridcya adnied otfh iMs abloaryi aw tehraen bseiotnwse eans wyohuetrhe mthiensiset egrusy tsh atr ea fafet,ct asnpyetnhdiningg e tloseg.e Sthheer . fOouthnedr ale paldaecres had aonudr lyivoeusn go uptesiodpel eo tfo oduar ym. Tinhiastr miese.s- walhseor en osthicee cdo tuhladt bthuya tm Jousdqyu aitlow anyests sage is: everybody wants to be worth fpoirc kteend bthuicsk bs.o Sy htoe dstoa rttheidn gbsa iknin tghe sHoomwe tIh iRnge.s Ypooun kdneodw, I think that’s csuepssciaokness oavnedr adnodin ga bcoavr ew oatshheers m –em- tAhse Is ltisrutegngeled ftoor Jyouhtnh, gI kronuepws tahnadt abnedrs m oyf shy child starting getting local tseoemnse. o”fW the rqe udeos tIi ofint sin I? w” a“Ds oa bI omuat tt-o rtehset aguroraunpt.s to give her a night and taesrk? ”h “imAm w eI re legvoainngt? t”o A sntrda iGn oodur she would set up a little table about it. By the time this. They are typically caught up in the passion of answers that fHrie nsdhsohwipe.d T iht eriyg hatr eth tehree saat mthee qcuroess-: sMhye fwrieansd in J 1o0htnh wanasd a1 1litthtl eg ruandseu,r seh we hwaat sto f lydion.g doing the work today rather than the difficult sac- “tiYoonus’ rteh awto Ir wtho EuVldE RasYkT HanINy Gyo tuot hm me. inEiVsEteRr YwThHoING. aJruoduyn dis a1n8d, asnpde atkhien gk itdo isy o1u7t.h Ogtrhoeurp csh aubrcohu tk hidasv iongf rifices necessary to sustain it for the long haul. Lcoaomke r iwgihtht tthheer es,i ttuhaatti’osn w ohfa at yvooulur nwteoertrh w thoo m wea.”s bsiemeinla trh aegree sa nadre w dhaattin sgh, ea nwda sn od ooinge . hBays tah ep rtoimbe- starting to date a kid: slehme .w Haes wa asse nsiuorrp, rsihsed w haes hinavditne’dt to I•f yHoaus caonuylodn eev evr egre to tlhda th ine tlehaed heerart tnhoet iWcehdit eth Hiso guosien gto o snp beeafko troe , ab cuot na-s a othf aat kthidis, tihsen I think they wouldw rqounigt fbeuresnyc pea osft okri dhse whhaod atrrues ctehda nJguidngy wthieth woro srrhyoinugld sno’t mhaupcphe tnh?at “I have to do wthoer lydo. uNtoh wm sinhies’tsry a a snedn itohro iung chot llsehgee this to be liked” or “I have to do this knew the boundaries of the role. I • Has the leader ever been through and helps run the Compassion pro- tSoa fiet in.” They would understand who cgoraumld ahte haer rt hceo lldeigsea pcpaominptumse annt din h haiss God is and how He feels about them voice. Sanctuaries or other child protection raised over $2M to buy about 200K –tr athinaitn git’?s not based on their good- nets. I said to her, “That’s 600K kids ness but on HIS goodness. That’s tAhsa th pe raosbkasb ltyh ew onnex’tt gqeut eMstaiolanr,ia I think w• hWaht amt aoktehse ri tt raa ipneinrfge cwt alosv gei,v benec taouse bhec aaluresaed yyo kun toowosk tohnee asnmswalle sr.t eBpu.t” he tthen l etahde etrh ings you do, you dob ienfore Sashkes’s i tb aeneynw toa yA: fSrichao ufilvde h teim treesa. tF tohris rsetsaprtoinngs eth, en orto lbee?cause you “love” so hreelra, ttihoen sBhiibpl ed isff earleivnet lyin bthecea duosien gJ.udy m• uHcahs, tbhuet lbeeacdaeur’sse r oyloeu b’ree “nlo svpeedc”i fi- Tish a ty’so purtohb leaabdlye wr, hoar ts shhoeu’ldl e hned jupst let scoa lmly uscphe.lled out in dito ginog l iwkeit ho thheerr lrifeela, twioonrskhinipg sf oinr the some type of agreement? youth group? a non-profit. 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The assumptions made by one. This is one of the harsh realities of being in of leadership and child protection and became Christian romantically involved with a kid in the group? Or ministry—and especially youth ministry. was it the church’s fault for not telling her this situation should never have happened in the first Rarely do I meet young leaders who are aware of

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Scott Osterbind had the chance to catch up with that trap of pursuing the perfect life faithful and know that the battle has already been RED’s guitarist, Anthony Armstrong to talk about –perfect family, job, money, etc. What won. The trivial things we worry about shouldn’t their much-anticipated new album, Release would you say to that young person seek- control us. The Panic. ing perfection? RED will be the road nonstop this year. You recorded Release The Panic in LA with Perfection seems to be the way we all want to live. How do you hope your new songs from accomplished producer Howard Benson. We try to wrap ourselves in the “best” clothing, Release The Panic will touch the lives or How was this process different from previ- blah, blah, blah, and chase down a life that seem- your audience? ous albums, and how were you challenged? ingly makes everything better. But, that does not exist, at least in the way that the world and the We hope that our music will inspire anyone who It was definitely a challenge. First, we actually media say it does. The perfect life isn’t defined by hears it. There’s a state of panic out there. Our moved out to L.A. and lived there while we made anyone but the person living it. It’s not about living responsibility is to deliver this inspiration in a big the record. None of us have lived like that since we the way some one else tells you to live, but about way. Music is always on the front line. That’s the were in college. With a new producer comes a new being content on your own and as a believer. It’s way we like it: in the trenches. approach to making a record. Instead of working about living the life that GOD intended. with one man, Howard had a team that we worked Being so busy, how do you guys plan on with. We had to get the record recorded in 30 days There are so many people who deal with staying connected and encouraged? so it was literally 29 days of nonstop recording anxiety. How does the title track “Release –which takes a toll on you physically and mentally. The Panic” address this issue? We have a great group of guys that we work with. We had been writing for over a year, and we were We stay connected by being connected to a family. still writing while we were recording. We actually Why worry? Seems like a difficult thing not to That’s what we are: a family. We all have wonderful finished the bulk of the record there. So there were worry because it is. We are stupid humans that try families at home and are always checking in and many cogs turning all simultaneously. to control everything. With that “control” –things FaceTiming to see their faces. On the road we are always seem to fall apart. We end up worrying all we have, and it’s our job to get into the Word The first single released on the album is about whatever follows. We tend to complicate and feed ourselves spiritually every day. It’s the called “Perfect Life.” So many people fall in everything in our lives. As believers we need to be definition of who we are.

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What is the overall message of can do for you that I’ve never done your new album? before that will make you happy?” I Reckless started as a word that looked at her and said, “You don’t kept being embedded in my mind, have to do anything to make me so I looked up its meaning: doing happy. You make me happy.” I Jeremy something without regards for the heard the lesson God was teaching consequences. It occurred to me me through that moment. Just as Everfound that “reckless” is a lot like true faith. my daughter knew I loved her, so When I step out in faith, no matter do we know God loves us and Camp the circumstance, I know that God that’s why we desire to please him - will take care of me. Paul was a out of love and not obligation. “The biblical example of living recklessly Way You Love Me” is almost a for Christ. In 2 Corinthians, 4 he direct response to the action of returned to Lystra after being being reckless. When I think about stoned for witnessing to people in what Christ has done and the depth the city because he knew the Lord of His love, despite how wretched I called him to go back. He wrote, “I am, I want to tell the world about only know that in every city the His love. In the same way, we are Holy Spirit warns me that prison called to love as He loved. Paul and hardships are facing me. wrote, “If I give all I possess to the However, I consider my life worth poor and give over my body to nothing to me; my only aim is to hardship that I may boast, but do interlínc is excited to introduce a new and just jamming out until a part felt right is a we hope happens: “So let’s take this city, our finish the race and complete the not have love, I gain nothing.” (1 band of brothers called Everfound. You highlight. Also, we all love songwriting; so we souls are singing, oh there’s a fire in our task the Lord Jesus has given me— Corinthians 13:3) And, “…neither can currently see their ministry in love the many months we spent writing for bones, I know we won’t be defeated, if Love the task of testifying to the good height nor depth, nor anything else action on Dare 2 Share’s “Follow” tour. this record. is leading, we’re laying down our stones.” news of God’s grace.” (Acts in all creation, will be able to Christ has called us to love people and to be 20:23-24) Paul knew that he separate us from the love of God Talk about your family made their way from Can you share a couple of the stories His hands and feet in our relationships, would face trials and persecution, that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Russia to the United States and how as behind your favorite songs on schools, homes, and communities. but God had placed a call on his life (Romans 8:39) That’s God’s love, brothers you decided to form the the album? and wanted him to surrender his and that’s the love that I want to band Everfound. Who inspires you to do what you do? heart to the Lord. My desire, and share with others. “Never Beyond Repair” really snuck up on the message in this song, is to We came to the US in 1996. It was quite the us. When we were writing it, we were think- Much of our inspiration comes from God’s completely surrender everything to How do you hope the message process and took a few years to get all the ing of all the broken people who feel too Word; nothing beats being in the presence of God. I want to be able to do what behind Reckless penetrates paperwork figured out because, as you messed up for even Jesus to fix. When we God and having Him show us things in His God calls me to do without the heart of those who are in know, Russia used to be a communist coun- got home and let the song sit a little, we real- Word. Our family also inspires us. I men- worrying. That’s being sold out for the audience? try. We came as religious refugees because ized we were the broken people who needed tioned my great grandfather spending twenty Christ. I don’t want to miss out on My hope is that this album our family was persecuted for being to hear that the forgiveness of Jesus is proof years in prison for his faith, and recently we the fullness of what God has for encourages people to step into the Christian. My great grandfather spent more that we’re not beyond repair. We all have found out our grandmother was a survivor of me, so when God calls me, I want fullness of what God has called than twenty years in prison after being vocal broken things in our lives that God doesn’t the Nazi concentration camp called Dachau. to be willing to go! them to do, and take action. The about his faith and refusing to give up his repair in an instant; sometimes the repair is a songs are meant to encourage all of Bible. My parents were denied jobs because process that can take years. This song Musically, we’re inspired by bands like U2, It’s hard to believe this is us to go out, not just me. If we can they were believers. When the paperwork reminded us that although repair may be a Coldplay, My Chemical Romance, Muse, The already your seventh studio all work together and be in the was approved my parents sold our house, process and can take a while, God promises Killers, Switchfoot –just to name a few! release. How has your sound same place spiritually, that body of bought plane tickets, packed us up, and we that He will indeed repair us. A few weeks changed? Christ working together can fuel a came to Colorado. later we debuted the song at a concert and Siblings often don’t always see eye to I think that everything came out passion that is truly great. There is we’ll never forget when a girl approached us eye. How do you guys work out con- almost better than I expected. power in numbers! In our family, you begin piano lessons the after the event with scars all across her arms. flicts together and keep each other Musically and vocally, it’s more raw, day you turn six, so music was always part She said she was feeling hopeless and has on track? but in a good way. Like with of our childhood. My parents gave us an attempted suicide. She came to the concert “Reckless,” instead of bringing in Not only do you have new incredible childhood and always raised us to with her friend and when she heard “Never We have a “no holding it in” policy. We try to heavy guitar for the chorus, we music to share, but you have live for Christ. We were about thirteen or beyond Repair” she felt God saying that He talk everything out without letting any hard cranked up the keys and let the also written a book called I fourteen when our youth group needed a was not done with her yet and that He loved feelings settle. We haven’t spent a day apart piano take that melody. We were Still Believe. Can you share a worship team, so we began fiddling with her. At that moment we knew the song had in probably four or five years –and when that over-thinking it in a good way, little bit about what it reveals? instruments. It took a few years for us to to be on the record. does happen, it’s a bit strange. My parents going back and forth with each It’s a revised and expanded version determine who was good at what instrument, taught us to always talk things out. Do we other always asking, “What impacts of the original that I released last but eventually we figured it out and that’s You are touring with the Dare 2 Share fight? Of course. But, we never leave it unre- most?” My producer and friend, year. We worked with Tyndale on how the band was born. youth conference to play your music solved. When we go up on stage, we want to Andy Dodd, and I really put our going deeper into my story and for thousands of teens. What is your do all that we can to have our heads and blood, sweat, and tears into this. taking a different approach. This What was your favorite part about the hope for this opportunity? hearts in the right place. We talk about these There’s a lot of passion in this book shows the Lord’s calling on recording process? huge themes like “What Love Means” and album, and it really reflects what my life and how that came about, in We hope to encourage students to live their we want to make sure we are honest with God is doing in my life! a lot more detail. We all have different favorite parts because lives for Jesus amid all the pressure they where we’re at. The audience and people it’s such a big process and it’s so personal. face to live for other things – to be bold around you can see through whatever facade How did your daughter inspire We would probably collectively agree that about sharing their faith with their friends. you’re trying to put up. “The Way You Love Me”? getting into the studio with the producers, The chorus of “Take This City” shares what One of my daughters asked me, out of the blue, “Is there anything that I

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speaks of the need to sacrifice in order Theme Transition that God’s kingdom might come in its Wrap Up Sacrifice Explain that whenever we choose one fullness. Paul challenges us to look at Have students refer to the story of thing, we may have to sacrifice another Christ’s example of sacrifice along with Eric Liddell found on page 1235 thing. If we choose to get better rest, his own example and that of some of the College Devotional Bible. Objective we may not get all our assignments other prominent believers. He chal- In this story, Eric Liddell, a gold Graduating seniors will learn that liv- done. If we choose to join a frat or lenges all believers to press on. medalist at the 1924 Olympics, ing for Christ, and His goals are more sorority, we may not have the time to made a decision that meant he had important than living for the ways of get a job. Sometimes we have to give to sacrifice the chance to run in the world. up one thing to experience another. Bible Study future Olympics. That decision was God calls us to live for Christ and as Have students read Philippians 3:12- to either follow God’s call to be a reflections of Christ in our world. Often 16 and then discuss the questions on missionary to China, or follow his Warm Up this requires sacrifice. God calls us the Student Guide. talent and run in races. Have stu- Is It More Important? –Have the grads to bring His kingdom into the world. • What kind of sacrifices might an dents read through the story. Then, stand in the middle of your meeting TobyMac explains what this looks like athlete have to make to press on and spend some time in prayerful medita- space and ask the following questions. in his song, “Unstoppable.” receive the prize? tion and have the seniors consider As you ask the questions, grads that God’s calling in their lives and what • What kind of sacrifices might we think the first option is most important worldly desires they might have to need to make to receive the prize that move to the right of the room; those The Song give up to follow His calling. What God promised to us? who think the second option is most Hand out the Student Guides. As must they give up to forget what is important move to the left. Is it more students listen to the song, have • A runner must strain toward the finish behind, pressing on toward what is important to… them write the reasons that TobyMac line, not look at what is behind. What ahead? Close in prayer. … eat breakfast, or get to class on time? can claim that those who follow things do we need to sacrifice to God are unstoppable. follow Christ? … get plenty of sleep, or finish all of your assignments? • What is ahead of us if we do make those sacrifices? … spend time getting to know your Transition roommate, or looking for a date? TobyMac claims that Christ followers Explain, “As graduating seniors, you … join a frat/sorority, or get a job? are unstoppable. To be unstoppable, are at a point in life where you are try- we must keep our eyes on what is ing to figure out your future. God calls … sleep in on a Sunday, or attend to come, and we must call on Christ a church? you to follow His will as you step into to be lifted up when we feel tripped the future.” Ask, “What might you need up. We must depend on God and His to leave behind to claim God’s call on promises to be unstoppable and truly your life?” live for God’s kingdom. This takes sacrifice. Paul wrote the book of Phi- lippians at a hard time in his life. Paul had been arrested, but the entire book

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Play the Music Study the Word Press On As you listen to “Unstoppable” by TobyMac, please Philippians 3:12-16 write down the various aspects of our life in Christ that Toward the Goal What kind of sacrifices might an athlete have to Toby emphasizes which allow us to be unstoppable. Read the devotional on page 1235 of the College make to press on and receive the prize? Devotional Bible. After reading through the devotion, spend some time in prayerful meditation, and consider God’s calling on your life and what you might have to leave behind to press on toward the goal He has for you. What kind of sacrifices might we need to make to receive the prize that God promised to us?

A runner must strain toward the finish line, not look at what is behind. What things do we need to sacrifice to follow Christ?

What is ahead of us if we do make sacrifices?

As a graduating senior, you are at a point in life where you are trying to figure out your future. God calls you to follow His will as you step into the future. What might you need to leave behind to claim God’s call on your life?

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WAKEBOARDERS SKATERS SNOWBOARDERS SURFERS Shaun Murray Christian Hosio Kelly Clark Bethany Hamilton 7.187” Austin Hair Brian Sumner Jim Rippey Damien Hobgood Section 3: Born Again – “Being born Reed Hansen Jon "Deezle" Andy Finch Noah Snyder Theme Transition Bible Study again is a one-time decision, and a Trevor Hansen Depoian Dave Downing Brett Barley Life; Purpose/Meaning Say, “Everything has a purpose, Have volunteers read the video quotes, lifelong commitment.” Tarah Mikacich Jud Heald Tommy Czeschin CT Taylor although with many everyday items look up and share the Bible verses, • What makes knowing Jesus different Dante Digangi Mike Steinkamp Matt Beacham the purpose is debatable. But, what and discuss the questions under each from any other religion? (John 14:6) Emily Durham Jay Hazlip Jesse Hines Objective about life – your life, specifically? What section of The Purpose Dissected. • What does “believe Jesus with your Kirby Liesmann Zac Archuleta Brad Ettinger Students will see a clear Gospel pre- is the purpose of your life?” Allow the heart and confess Him with your Shawn Mandoli Bryan Jennings sentation while understanding the real question to sink in for a few moments Section 1: Creation – “This film is about mouth” mean to you? (Romans 10:9) Anthony Carney purpose of life. of seemingly awkward silence. Allow people who have found their purpose.” Grant "Eggy" Muller students to share. After a few respons- • Describe “creation” according to the • How does knowing Jesus and living Max Catasus es—or if no one responds out loud— Bible. (Genesis 1:1, 27) by His example change a person? Special Note introduce the video. (Galatians 2:20) This DVD is around forty minutes in • How is faith different from science? length. Consider making the video and (Hebrews 11:3) • What is Jesus’ purpose for your life? PRODUCED BY: THE RIDE NATURE ORGANIZATION (John 10:10) WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: MARK KOCH // CO-DIRECTED AND EDITED BY DAVID NEWTON this study into a special The Purpose The Video • How do you feel about being made event taking approximately ninety Say, “These people have found their EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: BRYAN JENNINGS, JOEL PARKER, BRIAN SUMNER, KEVIN DURHAM A FILM CREATED TO in God’s image? Explain. minutes to experience. true purpose in life. And they have a DIRECTOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ARTWORK: CHAD ABEL (Psalm 139:1, 14) Wrap Up message that applies to your life too! Challenge the student to read the Let’s watch!” Play the video. • What makes something a master- WarmIMPACT Up THE WORLD piece? (Ephesians 2:10) My Life’s Purpose quote and consider Hand out pens and StudentTHROUGH Guides. ACTION SPORTS the questions. Perhaps utilize one Point students to the What’s The Pur- Discussion Section 2: The Fall – “Just like Adam of the songs from the DVD as back- pose? section of the Student Guide. Use the That’s Legit section to discuss: and Eve, we do what feels good at ground music. The City Harmonic’s Either stick together as one group or • Which of the extreme sports on the the moment rather than what God “Manifesto,” which played at the end, is separate into smaller groups. Take video would you most like to try? says is right.” a great declaration of one’s purpose in life. Be sure to make yourself available BLEED turns explaining the purpose of the • Is it logical to trade something • What’s so amazing about Bethany afterwards for one-on-one counsel. random items listed. Don’t be afraid Hamilton? real for a cheap fake? Explain. to have fun with the answers! Here (Romans 1:22-23) are the items: Textbooks / Chopsticks • What was the message of the video? Item #B1006 - V2.0 • What makes being completely per- / White Crayons / Apps / Lunchroom fect impossible to achieve for any Title DVD Wrap Food / Country Music / 500-Piece Flat Size 10.719”x7.187” - Folded size - 5.109”x7.187”x.5” Transition human? (Romans 3:23) Puzzles / Teddy Bears Say, “Francis Chan started off by Bleed 1/8“ (.125” ) • Do you think of Jesus as your savior saying, ‘You’re not an accident. You or as your judge? Explain. weren’t just randomly made.’ Then (John 3:17) he mentioned that the Bible is the bestselling book of all time. How do • What makes Jesus real and not an these two points relate?” Offer help as idol? (Isaiah 53:5) needed as you consider the correlation.

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WAKEBOARDERS SKATERS SNOWBOARDERS SURFERS Shaun Murray Christian Hosio Kelly Clark Bethany Hamilton 7.187” Austin Hair Brian Sumner Jim Rippey Damien Hobgood Section 3: Born Again – “Being born again is a one- What’sReed Hansen The Jon "Deezle" Purpose? Andy Finch NoahThe Snyder Purpose Dissected time decision, and a lifelong commitment.” Section 1: Creation – “This film is about people who What makes knowing Jesus different from any other TextbooksTrevor Hansen Depoian Dave Downing Brett Barley Tarah Mikacich Jud Heald Tommy Czeschin CThave Taylor found their purpose.” religion? (John 14:6) Dante Digangi Mike Steinkamp Matt Beacham ChopsticksEmily Durham Jay Hazlip Jesse Hines Kirby Liesmann Zac Archuleta BradDescribe Ettinger “creation” according to the Bible (Genesis 1:1, 27) What does “believe Jesus with your heart and confess White Crayons Shawn Mandoli Bryan Jennings Anthony Carney Him with your mouth” mean to you? (Romans 10:9) Grant "Eggy" Muller Apps Max Catasus How is faith different from science? (Hebrews 11:3)

How does knowing Jesus and living by His example Lunchroom Food PRODUCED BY: THE RIDE NATURE ORGANIZATION How do you feel about being made in God’s image? change a person? (Galatians 2:20) WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: MARK KOCH // CO-DIRECTED AND EDITED BY Explain.DAVID NEWTON (Psalm 139:1, 14) EXECUTIVECountry PRODUCERS: Music BRYAN JENNINGS, JOEL PARKER, BRIAN SUMNER, KEVIN DURHAM A FILM CREATED TO DIRECTOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ARTWORK: CHAD ABEL What makes something a masterpiece? What is Jesus’ purpose for your life? (John 10:10) 500-Piece Puzzles (Ephesians 2:10) IMPACT THE WORLD Teddy Bears THROUGH ACTION SPORTS Section 2: The Fall – “Just like Adam and Eve we do what feels good at the moment rather than what God says is right.” My Life’s Purpose That’s Legit BLEED “Discover a life like you’ve never lived, a life of Is it logical to trade something real for a cheap fake? true purpose.” Which of the extreme sports on the video would you Explain. (Romans 1:22-23) How does Jesus fit into your life? most like to try? Item #B1006 - V2.0 What makes being completely perfect impossible to Title DVD Wrap achieve for any human? (Romans 3:23) What are some of your idols? Flat SizeWhat’s 10.719”x7.187” so amazing - aboutFolded Bethany size - 5.109”x7.187”x.5” Hamilton? Bleed 1/8“ (.125” ) Do you think of Jesus as your savior or as your judge? Explain. (John 3:17) What is your purpose in life?

What was the message of the video? What makes Jesus real and not an idol? (Isaiah 53:5)

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CAPITAL KINGS CAPITAL KINGS YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE MARY WILSON PEED CAPITALKINGSMUSIC.COM GOTEE RECORDS UNKOMMON MEDIA CANTON, GEORGIA [email protected]

Theme The Song Bible Study Wrap Up God’s Presence Play the song and have the students God often uses signs to help us God gives us signs to help us fill in the blanks on their Student remember something important remember His everlasting love for us, Guide. Here are the missing words: because we are forgetful people. Read and all of the awesome things He has Objective streetlights that guide you home, GPS the verses and answer the questions. done. He is the creator of the universe. Students will learn how God shows us when you’ve lost your phone, song In His creation God said everything we are not alone. rockin’ in your headphones, You’ll Joshua 4:4-7 – What is the sign? What was good – except for one thing. Read never be alone were they to remember? Why do you Genesis 2:18. God knows we have think this is important? a basic need for fellowship with Him Warm Up and others. Bring poster board, art supplies, Transition Ezekiel 20:19-20 – What is the sign? and any other materials (like stones • What three things does the song What are we to remember? What does Have the students come up with or Legos) for the students to make mention as signs to let you know that “keep the Sabbath holy” mean? Do you three tangible ideas of things they “signs.” Have the students form groups you’ll never be alone? think you keep the Sabbath holy? Why can do this week as a “sign” to of 2 – 4. Have each group design a do you think this is important? others that God loves them and will • Which of those things is most com- sign that would communicate the fact never leave them alone. Have each forting to you? that we are NOT alone. Have a prize Deuteronomy 11:13-21 – What student choose one, and then text for the best, most colorful, and/or • What analogy would you add to is the symbol or sign? Where are it to you. Later in the week, check in most creative sign. Have the students the lyric? Write your own lyric. “I’m you to write them, teach them, and with your students to remind them, or answer the questions: the…”, and “I’ll be the…” speak them? Why do you think this encourage them in their good works. • Do you ever feel alone? is important? Are God’s words/ • What speaks to you; what reassures commands this prevalent to you? Close in a prayer that thanks God that you most that you are not alone? we will never be alone. Exodus 12:1-13 – What is the sign? • How do you feel when you see a What is the significance of the blood billboard about God? sacrifice? Why do you think it is • What do you feel is the best way to important to remember this? How communicate to your friends and does this point to the life and death family that they are not alone? of Jesus?

Genesis 9:12-16 – What is the sign? What will God remember? What should we remember? Why do you think this is important?

CAPITAL KINGS

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CAPITAL KINGS CAPITAL KINGS YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE GOD’S PRESENCE CAPITALKINGSMUSIC.COM GOTEE RECORDS

The Song Joshua 4:4-7 Exodus 12:1-13 As you listen to the song, fill in the blanks: What is the sign? What is the sign?

I’m the… What were they to remember? What is the significance of the blood sacrifice? I’ll be the… Why do you think this is important? Why do you think it is important to remember this? I’ll be the… How does this point to the life and death of Jesus? I’ll show you the signs to let you know: Ezekiel 20:19-20 What is the sign? Genesis 9:12-16 Write your own lyric: What are we to remember? What is the sign? I’m the… What does “keep the Sabbath holy” mean? What will God remember? Do you think you keep the Sabbath holy? Why do you think this is important? What should we remember?

Deuteronomy 11:13-21 Why do you think this is important? What is the symbol or sign? I’ll be the… Where are you to write, teach, and speak them? This Week Think of three tangible acts that you can do this week as a “sign” to others that God loves them and will Why do you think this is important? never leave them alone. 1 Are God’s words/commands this prevalent to you? 2

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ELEVATION WORSHIP NOTHING IS WASTED NOTHING IS WASTED CINDY ENGØY ELEVATIONWORSHIP.COM ESSENTIAL WORSHIP/PROVIDENT YESWESERVE LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA [email protected]

God telling us to do when bad stuff Theme Transition Bible Study does happen to us? He says to be Difficulty; Hope Within When the game is over, ask the Say, “Why do bad things happen strong, courageous, don’t be afraid, students to describe how being stuck to good people? If we are Christ’s or scared. But, why aren’t those nor- with the jar felt and how they reacted followers, why doesn’t He keep us mal emotions when bad stuff hap- Objective to having to eat the whole thing. Then safe or free from tragedy, hurts, and pens? Well, we know that God will Students will discuss how God’s love ask people who where picked to finish the junk that happens to other people? always be with us. can change lives. Through Bible study the jars to describe how they felt about Let’s see whether God has any • Romans 8:28 – And we know that and discussion, your students will see being and having to finish someone answers to those questions.” in all things God works for the that although things may seem too else’s “problem.” • Matthew 4:43b – He causes his good of those who love Him, who hard and life feels too difficult, God sun to rise on the evil and the have been called according to His will turn those bad things into good for good, and sends rain on the righ- purpose. What promise does God Christ followers. The Song teous and the unrighteous. What give us in this verse? He promises Tell the students that they will be do you think this verse means? that He will work things out for listening to the song, “Nothing is Warm Up Sounds as though He doesn’t our good, if we are Christ followers. Wasted” by Elevation Worship. Tell Even with the bad stuff we know Before the students arrive, have the have any favorites. But, maybe them that you will play the song a will happen, God will work it out so chairs set up as if you will be playing what God is saying that bad couple times so that they can fill that it will make us stronger, wiser, musical chairs. Have a few jars of baby things will happen to good people. in their Student Guides. “You are better, or whatever He wants us food available, and provide a spoon He will not place in a bubble or (LOVING), you are (WISE). nothing is to learn from what has happened. to each person. Play music like you place a force field around us so (TOO) (HARD) for our God. Nothing is Maybe what we go through or how would for musical chairs, but everyone that we free from the natural pro- (WASTED). You work (ALL) things for we go through it will be a witness stays seated, just a jar of baby food gression of things. (GOOD). And (NOTHING) is wasted” to someone else. But, we know that is passed around. When the music • John 16:33b –In this world you will hand out the Student Guides and there is a purpose in the madness. stops, the person holding the jar must play the song. have trouble. But take heart! I have eat the whole jar, nothing can be left. overcome the world. From this verse, Remember to tell the students that what is Jesus saying to His follow- Wrap Up ers? He is saying that, “Yes, life is nothing can be wasted; it all has to be Transition Close this study by saying, “So we going to rough, but if we follow Him, eaten. If they can’t finish, they can call Now ask different students to share have learned that, yes, we will go we will experience victory because on someone else to finish the jar. Then, what they filled in from listening to through difficulty –but, we can trust Jesus has gone ahead of us and has both people are out and their chairs the song. in God’s promises that He will be cleared the way. are removed. Play this for a while. there with us and that He will work it • Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and out for our good. We know that with courageous. Do not be afraid or ter- Him in our lives, ‘Nothing Is Wasted.’” rified because of them, for the Lord Close in prayer. your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. What is

ELEVATION WORSHIP

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ELEVATION WORSHIP NOTHING IS WASTED NOTHING IS WASTED DIFFICULTY; HOPE WITHIN ELEVATIONWORSHIP.COM ESSENTIAL WORSHIP/PROVIDENT

You are ______you are ______. nothing is ______for our God.

Nothing is ______. You work ______things for ______. And ______is wasted

Matthew 4:43b John 16:33b Deuteronomy 31:6 Romans 8:28 Do you think God has favorites? What does Christ say will happen to us? What is God telling us to do when bad What is the promise that God gives stuff does happen to us? us in this verse?

How do you know that from this verse?

Is that really possible?

Remember: As Christ followers, when stuff happens: Nothing Is Wasted!

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EVERFOUND EVERFOUND NEVER BEYOND REPAIR DAVE WEISS EVERFOUNDMUSIC.COM WORD/CURB/WB AMOKARTS.COM MOHRSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA [email protected]

Theme Transition Bible Study Wrap Up Grace Ask, “Once the plate is broken, The Three R’s Of Grace Explain that while Restitution, can you restore it to its original Repentance, and Redemption condition?” Explain that our lives Hand out the Student Guides. can fix our broken lives, just Objective can be a lot like those plates. Have the students read Luke experiencing them is like trying Your students will learn about God’s When we sin, we do damage 19:1-10 and answer the questions to tape together a broken life. To wonderful love, grace, and forgiveness. to ourselves and to others. on the Student Guide. Zacchaeus really be healed and forgiven we Sometimes that damage can’t be did what he could to make things need God’s grace. The good news easily undone. But, there is One right. That’s called “restitution.” is: He gives it freely. In Christ, no Warm Up who can fix what is broken in us. We should always do what we one is beyond the reach of grace. Go to a thrift store and buy a few can to make things right, but different inexpensive, brightly sometimes there’s not much we Finish by reading Romans 8:1- colored, ceramic plates. You’ll also The Song can do. 11, 35-39, and have the students need clear tape, a hammer, and Say, “The band Everfound has a answer the questions at the end a pair of safety glasses. Set the song called ‘Never Beyond Repair.’ Have the students read John of the Student Guide. Then close plates on a large table in front of As you listen to the song, think 8:1-11 (the story of the woman in prayer. the room. As you’re introducing the about things you’ve done wrong caught in adultery) and answer the session, put on the safety glasses and what you can do to make questions on the Student Guide. and break the plates into pieces things right.” Play the song. Jesus told the woman to go and with a hammer. Keep the pieces leave her life of sin. That’s called For a bonus project, get a sheet of of each plate together. Then have “repentance.” One of the best plywood, some tile cement, and the students divide into teams and Transition ways to overcome our brokenness grout, and make a mosaic from attempt to put the pieces together Say, “Many people have taken the is to turn away from the things that your broken plates to remind your using the tape. Set a time limit and hammer of sin to their lives and break us in the first place. students that God can take our give a prize to the group whose have broken them badly. Let’s look broken pieces and recreate us. We plate is most complete. at three stories in the Bible that Have the students read Acts 9:1-9, are never beyond repair! show us ways to make things right.” 19b-20 and answer the questions on the Student Guide. This is the story of how God turned Saul, the murderous persecutor of the church into Paul, the greatest church planter of all time. It’s a story of “redemption.” God’s redemption of Paul changed his life and the world.

EVERFOUND

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EVERFOUND EVERFOUND NEVER BEYOND REPAIR GRACE EVERFOUNDMUSIC.COM WORD/CURB/WB

Luke 19:1-10 Acts 9:1-9, 19b-20 Romans 8:35-39 What did Zacchaeus do wrong? What did Saul do wrong? Is there anyone who is “Beyond Repair”?

Why were the people upset when Jesus went to What did God do to Saul, and why? Zacchaeus’ house? What can separate us from God’s love in Christ?

What did Saul do after God confronted him? What was Zacchaeus’ response to Jesus?

What happened to Saul is called redemption. God What did Jesus say about Zacchaeus’ response? turned Saul around, named him Paul and used the guy who used to persecute the church to grow and spread the church. How can redemption help fix a Zacchaeus response is called restitution. How can broken life? restitution help fix a broken life? Romans 8:1-11 John 8:1-11 Who ultimately fixes our broken lives? What did the woman do wrong?

What did they want Jesus to do about it? How does He fix our lives?

What was Jesus’ response to their demands? Why does He fix our lives? Once she was saved from the crowd, what did Jesus say to the woman?

What Jesus told the woman to do is called repentance. What does “repentance” mean?

How can repentance help fix a broken life?

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FLYLEAF NEW HORIZONS NEW HORIZONS DOUG RANCK FLYLEAFMUSIC.COM A&M/OCTONE RECORDS FREE METHODIST CHURCH SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA [email protected]

• What do these words say about God? Theme Transition Transition • What do these words say about Hope; In God Say something like, “We can find many Ask for volunteers to share the obser- youth/young people? reasons to be discouraged and hope- vations they noted. Then, use these less. Evil in our world brings many questions to reflect on the video: • What happens to those who hope in Objective the Lord? disappointments and causes us to • What do the words, “Sin with a con- If we look, we can find plenty to be despair. In today’s lesson we will be quest, life floods in with a new quest, discouraged about. Living in this fallen Have your youth share their pictures reminded that God is in charge and here’s a voice for the voiceless and a world sometimes causes us to default and responses. Follow with these has given us every reason to have song for the soulless” tell you about to despair. Today’s lesson will help stu- questions: hope. We will look at why we can have hope? dents rediscover the hope we find in hope, and how to have hope regard- • What characteristics of God, in these Christ despite the situation. Students less of the challenges we face.” • Why is it important for us, as the words of Isaiah, give you hope? song says, “when the times keep will identify why they can have hope, • How is God different from youth? and how to have hope in the midst of a going wrong” for us to “go right?” hopeless world. The Song • Why does this give us hope? Introduce this song by going to the Say something like, “We can ‘fly’ • What does this teach us about the band’s website and learning a little toward ‘new horizons’ as we keep danger of putting our hope in people Warm Up about the group. Give a quick back- our eyes on God. Any other focus will instead of God? Hand out the Student Guides. Give ground. Also explain this is the last bring anguish. Let’s see what the Bible your group five minutes to complete album for their lead singer, Lacey, who says about the importance of hope.” the Hope And No Hope exercise. will be taking a rest. Play the song as Wrap-Up When the time is up, give your group your group works through the New Say something like, “When we put our opportunity to share their lists. Once Horizons, New Hope exercise. Bible Study hope in the Lord we find strength to this is complete, use these questions Have one of your most enthusiastic not be dependent on how good or bad for discussion: readers present Isaiah 40:27-31. As our situation may be. Believing this is he or she is reading, have the group • What causes us to have hope in a important, but it can be a challenge.” pantomime some of the action words person, event, or thing? they hear, such as “tired” or “strength.” As a group, create a list on newsprint • What causes us to lose hope? Encourage the reader to pause on or a whiteboard of ways to keep our • Why do some of our childhood hopes those words. When the passage is hope in God. Be sure your participants and dreams disappear? finished, ask the students to find a offer practical ideas besides some of partner to work through the Hope = the more standard answers, i.e. pray. Strength exercise where they will draw a picture of this passage and then Close the time together by praying for answer these questions: one another in this journey of hope.

Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme:

FLYLEAF NEW HORIZONS NEW HORIZONS HOPE; IN GOD FLYLEAFMUSIC.COM A&M/OCTONE RECORDS

Hope And No Hope List all the things you still hope for in your life and then list all the things you used to hope for as a child but no longer believe will happen.

Hope No Hope

New Horizons, New Hope Hope = Strength Take a few notes while you listen to this song: Draw a picture of this passage in the space below.

How you would summarize the message of this song in one sentence or phrase…

How the band commented on Lacey’s departure through some of the scenes…

What these words say about God: How this “tribute” plays into the theme of hope found in the song… What these words say about youth/young people:

What happens to those who hope in the Lord:

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GUNGOR A CREATION LITURGY (LIVE) BEAUTIFUL THINGS DAVID SEAWRIGHT GUNGORMUSIC.COM BRASH MUSIC ATHLETES IN ACTION UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY [email protected]

Once born again, we leave behind the Theme Transition Bible Study pain of sin and enter a new life Renewal Explain that people often seek a Hand out the Student Guides. Use this (Colossians 3:7-14) – God makes reinvention of sorts, a renewal of outline to teach the Bible Study and beautiful things out of us despite whom they are and how people encourage the students to take notes. our faults. Objective see them. This would be a good Encourage group discussion around • How are we called to live now that Students will experience God’s opportunity to share a personal the questions under each point. we are born again? continued renewal of believers through example; perhaps you went to college Jesus Christ. and hoped to escape the type of God created the world, and it was good • Are we naturally this way, or is it person you were in high school, or (Genesis 1:31; 2:1-7; 2:21-22) – God accomplished through Christ? you reinvented your style, taste in was pleased with His creation, yet He • What is more beautiful: a life of Warm Up music, or changed drastically through saw a need for more. “anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy Check-In Question – Have the a relationship. Share a personal story language” or one of “compassion, students sit in a circle or in your usual • What was left for God’s creation to be from your life experiences about complete after the first six days? kindness, humility, gentleness, and Bible study seating arrangement. Tell seeking this type of renewal. patience”? Which one do we live? them that you’ll be asking two “check- • What made God’s creation of man in questions” that everyone in the circle and woman more beautiful than the • Before you knew Christ, how would will answer. Be prepared with your rest of His creation? (He breathed you describe yourself? What about The Song now? How has He made you new? answers as you will offer the example. Play “Beautiful Things” by Gungor. life into them as He had for no other First, ask something lighthearted: beings. Adam and Eve were filled • What is your favorite kind of cereal? Transition with the Spirit.) Wrap Up Explain that it is sin that separates • In a movie about your life, who would When sin became a part of the scene, Ask the students how they liked the us from God, but His grace through you pick to play the role of you? the world was no longer good song. What did they like or dislike Jesus Christ has made us new and (John 3:1-8) – Now we must be born • If you had to pick one food to eat for about it musically? What did they has made us beautiful once again again in the Spirit through Jesus Christ. the rest of your life, what would it be like or dislike about it lyrically? Did in His eyes so that we may spend and why? anything in particular jump out at • What keeps us from entering the eternity with Him. Make sure to • Etc. Be creative! them? If they are slow to answer, don’t Kingdom of God? emphasize that this is done through hesitate to play the song again, asking His might and power not our own. them to pay particular attention to the • What are the characteristics of Then ask this more serious, on-topic a sinner? Close in prayer. question: “If you could reinvent one words being sung. thing about yourself, what would it be • What does God see in us once we’re and why?” Some possible answers: Next, ask the students for some “born again”? Something beautiful? My “look.” My reputation. My talents. examples of “beautiful things” God My interests. has created. Encourage them to think back to their knowledge of creation.

Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme:

GUNGOR A CREATION LITURGY (LIVE) BEAUTIFUL THINGS RENEWAL GUNGORMUSIC.COM BRASH MUSIC

God created the world, When sin became a part of the scene, Once born again, we leave behind the pain of sin and it was good the world was no longer good and enter a new life Genesis 1:31; 2:1-7; 2:21-22 John 3:1-8 Colossians 3:7-14 God was pleased with His creation, yet He saw a Now we must be born again in the Spirit through God makes beautiful things out of us need for more. Jesus Christ. despite our faults. What was left for God’s creation to be complete What keeps us from entering the Kingdom of God? How are we called to live now that we are born again? after the first six days?

Are we naturally this way, or is it accomplished through Christ?

What is more beautiful: a life of “anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language” or one of “compassion, What are the characteristics of a sinner? kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience”? Which one do we live?

What made God’s creation of man and woman more beautiful than the rest of His creation? Before you knew Christ, how would you describe yourself?

What does God see in us once we’re “born again”? What about now? Something beautiful?

How has He made you new?

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JEKOB FAITH HOPE LOVE LOVE IS ALL MANDY KYES JEKOB.COM SAVE THE CITY RECORDS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GALT, CALIFORNIA [email protected]

Theme Transition Bible Study Wrap Up Love; Unconditional Say something like, “Often, people Pass out Bibles, and have student The word “love” is mentioned over five have conditions for love. ‘If you love volunteers read the verses aloud. Have hundred times in the NIV version of the me, do this’ or ‘if you really loved me, the students fill out the Love Is… sec- Bible. The significance of love is enor- Objective you’d do that.’ In reality, love is more tion of the Student Guide. The missing mous! We know that Christ came with Students will examine what love is, than just actions; it is also the state of words are: Patient, kind, envy, boast, an unconditional love for us, and His and the attributes that love has. one’s heart.” proud, angered, evil, truth, protects, sacrifice on the cross was proof. If the trusts, hopes, preserves. greatest thing is love, then challenge students to be great! Have them fill out Warm Up The Song Ask the students what each verse the L.O.V.E. section on their Student If You Love Me, Smile –This is an old The song “Love Is All” by Jekob will means. For instance, “Why is it impor- Guide as a challenge for the upcoming game that is quite simple. Have youth help put love into perspective by using tant for love to be patient and kind?” week. End with a prayer that we show line up in two lines with the first person God’s Word to explain what true love Allow students time to answer the fol- love to those around us and ultimately in each line facing each other. One is. Hand out the Student Guides. Have lowing questions on the Student Guide represent the love of Christ through our side, chosen by you, says, “If you students fill out the Musical Mash under Consider This Verse. actions and heart. love me, smile.” They can say it with section on their Student Guide while • Why do you think there is so much an accent, or with a really goofy face, listening to the song. but those are the only words that can emphasis on love in the Bible? be spoken. If the person across from • Do you think people “love” the way it them smiles, that person is out. The Transition is described in God’s Word? Why or one who spoke the phrase goes to Discuss some of the lyrics that really why not? the end of the other line. If the person stood out to the students. If there is a • Do you find that loving certain people does not smile, both youths go to the unanimous phrase that really stood out can be difficult? Why or why not? end of the opposite line. Keep playing to the students, ask why it made such until there is one winner. an impact on them.

Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme:

JEKOB FAITH HOPE LOVE LOVE IS ALL LOVE; UNCONDITIONAL JEKOB.COM SAVE THE CITY RECORDS

Music Mash Love Is… Consider This Verse Come up with words/phrases that Jekob sings. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But, the greatest of these is love”

Why do you think there is so much emphasis on love “Love is ______, love is ______. It does in the Bible?

not ______, it does not ______, it is not Do you think people “love” the way it is described in God’s Word? Why or why not? ______. It does not dishonor others, it is not

self-seeking, it is not easily ______, it keeps Do you find that loving certain people can be difficult? Why or why not?

no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in

______but rejoices with the ______. It always L.O.V.E. List four ways you can show love to others this week. ______, always ______, always ______, 1.

2. always ______. 3.

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JEREMY CAMP RECKLESS RECKLESS JESSICA PARRENT JEREMYCAMP.COM BEC RECORDINGS NEW BEGINNINGS NEWTON, ILLINOIS [email protected]

Theme Transition Bible Study Life; Purpose/Meaning Ask, “Would you say that teenagers What would you think if I told you that Jeremiah 29:11 are known for doing some pretty reck- Justin Beiber was giving up all his • What assurance does this give us? less things? We are going to listen to a fame to follow God? We will look at a Objective song by Jeremy Camp called “Reck- person who had it all like Justin Beiber • Jeremy Camp says, “The promise Students will see that trusting God will less.” (Show a picture of Jeremy.) Does but walked away to follow what God of Your Word is all I need. I’ll lay my give purpose and meaning for their he look like a reckless person?” had planned for him. life down and give it up.” Can we be lives. reckless enough to give up our plans The Song Kirk Cameron. Ever heard the name? to follow God’s plans for us? Warm Up What do you know about Kirk? Hand out the Student Guides. Play (Show a 45-second clip of Kirk as a Wrap Up Gather students in a circle and ask, Jeremy Camp’s “Reckless” for the stu- young television actor: youtube.com/ We may not be rich and famous like “Who has played Truth or Dare? What dents. While they are listening to the watch?v=UQiRpt_-ZCU) After watch- Kirk Cameron, but God is calling us is the craziest thing you have been song have them write down the chorus ing the link talk to the kids about how to the same thing he called Kirk for: to asked to do in Truth or Dare? How of the song when they hear it. big Kirk was in the ’90’s. reckless would you say that was?” give up our plans and follow His. God wants us all to be reckless. He wants Do you know what Kirk Cameron does us to trust Him enough that we let Now grab another youth leader and Transition now? (Show a bit of Kirk witnessing Him give our life purpose –not chasing ask him or her to play the Trust Fall Jeremy sings about how we play it for Jesus in this video: youtube.com/ our own dreams and worldly ambi- game with you. Act as if you are side- safe. How difficult is just letting go of watch?v=gqNDdCzOGTI) How hard tions, but following His purpose for us. tracked and start talking about some- what the world expects and putting would it be to have everything you ever Unlike the Trust Fall you saw earlier, thing else while you are telling them your faith in God and doing what He wanted and walk away from it to lead oth- God is always there to lean on! how to play. While you are explaining wants? Let’s look at some other peo- ers to Christ? Do you think people would things walk off making the students ple who have done just that. Do you say that was a reckless thing to do? think you are really going to let them think people in the Bible had a hard fall. But, of course, catch them! time just letting go and following God’s Luke 18:24-34 will for their lives? • We spend a lot of time talking about the rich young man who went away sad, but what about the disciples? • What did Peter say they gave up to follow God? • Do you think their families thought they were reckless, leaving their homes and families to follow Christ? • What does Christ say people will earn for following Him?

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JEREMY CAMP RECKLESS RECKLESS LIFE; PURPOSE/MEANING JEREMYCAMP.COM BEC RECORDINGS

The Chorus Luke 18:24-34 Jeremiah 29:11 We spend a lot of time talking about the rich What assurance does this give us? young man who went away sad, but what about the disciples?

What did Peter say they gave up to follow God?

Jeremy Camp sings, “The promise of Your Word is all I need. I’ll lay my life down and give it up.” Can you be reckless enough to give up your plans to follow God’s plans for you?

Do you think their families thought they were reckless, leaving their homes and families to follow Christ?

What does Christ say people will earn when they follow Him?

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TRD Comparison ChCaomparrt ison Chart Your youth leader has a bunch of these albums that you can borrow. Get one and check out the comparison for yourself! Hip-Hop/Rap/ Pop/ Rock (1) Electronica (1) R&B (2) Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Mainstream Artist Christian Artist 50 Cent Da T.R.U.T.H. Asher Roth B. Reith 3 Doors Down Mainstay Asher Roth Eric Cross Ashlee Simpson Press Play 30 Seconds To Mars Southbound Fearing, Future B.G. Flame Augustana Echoing Angels, Julian Drive Of Forestry B.O.B. Young Chozen Beatles Fiction Family 30H!3 Family Force 5 Black Eyed Peas L.A. Symphony, Level 3:16 Ben Folds The Swift A Day To Remember Close Your Eyes The Washington Projects Ben Harper Coffey Anderson a latin Dave Matthews Salvador Bow Wos Eric Cross Beyonce, Mandisa Band Bun B Pettidee Black Eyed Peas Group 1 Crew Adam Lambert Deas Vail Busta Rhymes KB, Flame Bob Marley Christafari Alter Bridge Abandon Kansas Chris Brown Dijon Bob Mould Jeremy Camp Anberlin Silverline Common Grits, Phanatik, Bono Phil Wickham Arcade Fire Brothers Martin, House Of Propaganda & Odd Brand New Echoing Angels Heroes Thomas Brandy Mary Mary Arcade Fire Rend Collective Experment D4L T-Bone Calexico Pocket Full of Rocks As I Lay Dying War Of Ages, Dizmas Deepspace5 Urban D. Cece Winans Nicole C. Mullen Asteria The Classic Crime DJ Khaled Mark J Christina Perri Holly Starr, Laura Story Avenge Sevenfold Sent By Ravens DMX Pettidee Colbie Caillat Rachel Chan, Jamie Grace Avril Lavigne Krystal Meyers, Everlife Drake Canton Jones Coldplay Bluetree Bikini Kill Inhabited Eminem KJ-52, Urban D. Corinne Bailey Rae Ayiesha Woods Blindside Silverline Flo Rida Brinson, Mr Talkbox Daniel Powter Jason Gray Blink 182 The Send, FM Static Fort Minor Cross Movement, KJ-52 Daughtry Jeremy Camp Bloc Party Anberlin Hybrid Andy Hunter David Archuleta Matt Maher Breaking Benjamin Nine Lashes Jay-Z The Washington Projects David Cook Matt Maher Brother Cane Abandon Kansas John Legend Liquid David Poe Warren Barfield Cage The Elephant Newworldson Juelz Santana T-Bone Dispatch Braddigan Carolina Liar Vota Jurassic 5 Cross Movement, Edwin McCain Matthew West Chevelle Nine Lashes L.A. Symphony Elliot Yarmin Jason Gray Citizen Cope Mat Kearney Keri Hilson The Washington Projects Everlast Coffey Anderson Coheed and Cambria Falling Up Kid Cudi Grits, Phanatik Feist Lara Landon Coldplay Brandon Bee, Delirious, Kirk Franklin Level 3:16 Gavin DeGraw Jonathan Phillips, Nate Sallie, Sanctus Real, Petree, Leeland, LCD Soundsystem Andy Hunter Warren Barfield for KING & COUNTRY Lil' Flip Flame Gavin Rossdale Brandon Heath Comeback Kid Close Your Eyes Limp Bizkit Manafest Gwen Stefani Britt Nicole Copeland Mae, The Afters Linkin Park Manafest Ingrid Michealson Rachel Chan Counterparts Close Your Eyes Lloyd Banks Braille Jack Johnson Chris Rice Creed Strange Celebrity Ludacris Canton Jones, Jamie Cullum Warren Barfield Crossfade Pillar, Skillet The Ambassador, Trip Lee Janet Jackson Nicole C. Mullen Damone Fireflight Maino Kaboose John Butler Trio Pocket Full of Rocks Daughtry Sanctus Real, Third Day Mario Dijon John Mayer Phil Wickham Dave Matthews Band David Crowder Band MIMS The Ambassador Jon McLaughlin Johnny Diaz Disturbed Pillar Mos Def Othello, Propaganda & Justin Bieber Mission Six Drive By Truckers Todd Agnew Odd Thomas Justin Timberlake Anthem Lights Driving East Starfield New Boys Young Chozen Katherine McPhee Natalie Grant Dropkick Murphy's Flatfoot 56 Omarion Dijon Keith Urban Coffey Anderson, 33 Miles Edwin McCain Casting Crowns Owl City Owl City Kelly Clarkson Britt Nicole Emery Sent By Ravens Prodigy Soul P Keri Hilson Jade Harrell Eric Clapton Jonny Lang, The Choir RedCloud L.A. Symphony Kirk Franklin tobyMac Evans Blue Dizmas Redman Soul P Kris Allen Sixteen Cities Explosions in the Sky Your Memorial T Pain Mr Talkbox Lady Antebellum MercyMe Fallout Boy Run Kid Run T.I. 116, Lecrae, T-Bone, Lifehouse Wayne Kerr Band Finger Eleven Skillet Trip Lee Limp Bizkit, tobyMac Flogging Molly Flatfoot 56 Tech N9ne KB Mary J. Blige Mandisa Foo Fighters House Of Heroes, Fighting The Fugees Level 3:16, The Matt Kearney Matt Brouwer Instinct, Southbound Fearing Washington Projects Michelle Branch Jamie Grace Fort Minor meets Beck John Reuben Timbaland Brinson, Mark J Mitchel Musso Mission Six Fountains Of Wayne Eleventyseven Tre Songz Canton Jones Motopony Braddigan Franz Ferdinand Brothers Martin Will Smith Young Chozen Natalie Grant Nicole C. Mullen Funeral For A Friend Falling Up Wu Tang Cross Movement Ne-Yo B. Reith Gin Blossoms Ruth Young Buck 116, Lecrae One Republic Tenth Avenue North Halifax Pillar Young Jeezy Da T.R.U.T.H. Phish Braddigan Hinder Disciple Yung L.A Trip Lee Pink Britt Nicole Hoobastank Circleslide Rascal Flatts 33 Miles Hurt Day Of Fire Rihanna Jade Harrell Interpol House Of Heroes Rob Thomas Nate Sallie Jack Johnson Mat Kearney Robin Thicke B. Reith Jack's Mannequin The Rocket Summer Pop/ Sara Bareilles Rachel Chan James Taylor The Choir Sarah McLachlan Lara Landon, Elizabeth South Jason Mraz Shawn McDonald R&B (1) Switchfoot Jon Foreman Jeff Beck Robert Randolph And The The Fray Matt Brouwer, Nate Sallie, Family Band Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Paul Colman, Wayne Kerr Band Jimmy Eat World Rush Of Fools, Southbound Alicia Keys Ayiesha Woods The Postal Service Owl City Fearing, Mae, Pioneer All Star Weekend Anthem Lights The Script Sixteen Cities John Butler Trio Robert Randolph And The Amanda Cosgrove The Rubyz The Ting Tings Stephanie Smith Family Band Amel Larrieux Mary Mary The Veronicas Stephanie Smith John Mayer Shawn McDonald, Jonny Amos Lee Jimmy Needham The Verve Bluetree Lang, Dave Barnes Amy Grant Elizabeth South, Third Eye Blind Matthew West Jon Foreman Brandon Bee Holly Starr, Laura Story Train Owl City, Jon McLaughlin, Jon McLaughlin Big Daddy Weave Amy WInehouse Ayiesha Woods Matthew West Just Surrender Emery Aqualung Pocket Full of Rocks Vanessa Carlton Meredith Andrews Keane Brandon Bee •YLO91 CCHART_Layout 1 2/13/13 9:49 PM Page 32 •YLO91 CCHART_Layout 1 2/13/13 9:49 PM Page 33

TRD Comparison Chart ComparisonW Chharto Sounds Like Who Your youth leader has a bunch of these albums that you can borrow. Get one and check out the comparison for yourself! Hip-Hop/Rap/ Pop/ Rock (1) Rock (2) Rock (3) Punk/ Electronica (1) R&B (2) Hardcore (1) Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Mainstream Artist Christian Artist 50 Cent Da T.R.U.T.H. Asher Roth B. Reith 3 Doors Down Mainstay Kelly Clarkson Barlow Girl Tsunami Bomb Fireflight Saving Abel Project 86 Asher Roth Eric Cross Ashlee Simpson Press Play 30 Seconds To Mars Southbound Fearing, Future Kings Of Leon Rhett Walker Band U2 Leeland Sparks The Rescue Sullivan B.G. Flame Augustana Echoing Angels, Julian Drive Of Forestry Korn The Showdown, Thousand Velvet Revolver Day Of Fire Story of the Year Everyday Sunday B.O.B. Young Chozen Beatles Fiction Family 30H!3 Family Force 5 Foot Krutch Vertical Horizon Building 429, Mercyme The Agony Scene Demon Hunter Black Eyed Peas L.A. Symphony, Level 3:16 Ben Folds The Swift A Day To Remember Close Your Eyes Lacuna Coil Fireflight Weezer Switchfoot, Rush Of Fools The Almost Hawk Nelson The Washington Projects Ben Harper Coffey Anderson a latin Dave Matthews Salvador Landon Pigg Leeland Wilco Telecast Third Eye Blind Red Bow Wos Eric Cross Beyonce, Mandisa Band Lifehouse After Edmund, Building 429 William Tell By The Tree, The Turning Three Days Grace Decyfer Down Bun B Pettidee Black Eyed Peas Group 1 Crew Adam Lambert Deas Vail Linkin Park Falling Up Yeah Yeah Yeahs Inhabited Thrice I Am Empire Busta Rhymes KB, Flame Bob Marley Christafari Alter Bridge Abandon Kansas Los Lonely Boys Salvador Yellowcard Switchfoot Unwritten Law Red Chris Brown Dijon Bob Mould Jeremy Camp Anberlin Silverline Lostprophets The Classic Crime Wavorly I Am Empire Common Grits, Phanatik, Bono Phil Wickham Arcade Fire Brothers Martin, House Of Maroon 5 David Crowder Band, Starfield Weezer Stellar Kart Propaganda & Odd Brand New Echoing Angels Heroes Manchester Orchestra Sons Zao Demon Hunter Thomas Brandy Mary Mary Arcade Fire Rend Collective Experment Mayday Parade The Rocket Summer D4L T-Bone Calexico Pocket Full of Rocks As I Lay Dying War Of Ages, Dizmas Metallica The Showdown Deepspace5 Urban D. Cece Winans Nicole C. Mullen Asteria The Classic Crime MGMT Manic Drive DJ Khaled Mark J Christina Perri Holly Starr, Laura Story Avenge Sevenfold Sent By Ravens Michelle Branch Krystal Meyers DMX Pettidee Colbie Caillat Rachel Chan, Jamie Grace Avril Lavigne Krystal Meyers, Everlife Misery Signals Your Memorial Worship(1) Drake Canton Jones Coldplay Bluetree Bikini Kill Inhabited Mudvayne P.O.D. Eminem KJ-52, Urban D. Corinne Bailey Rae Ayiesha Woods Blindside Silverline Muse House Of Heroes, After Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Flo Rida Brinson, Mr Talkbox Daniel Powter Jason Gray Blink 182 The Send, FM Static Edmund Ben Harper Shane & Shane Bloc Party Anberlin My Chemical Romance The Myriad, The Classic Fort Minor Cross Movement, KJ-52 Daughtry Jeremy Camp Ani Defranco Bethany Dillon Hybrid Andy Hunter David Archuleta Matt Maher Breaking Benjamin Nine Lashes Crime Anna Nalick Bethany Dillon Jay-Z The Washington Projects David Cook Matt Maher Brother Cane Abandon Kansas New Found Glory Wavorly John Legend Liquid David Poe Warren Barfield Cage The Elephant Newworldson Nickelback Kutless Aqualung Tree 63 Juelz Santana T-Bone Dispatch Braddigan Carolina Liar Vota O.A.R. Esterlyn, Hyper Static Union Coldplay Desperation Band Jurassic 5 Cross Movement, Edwin McCain Matthew West Chevelle Nine Lashes OK Go Pivitplex Copeland Kristian Stanfill L.A. Symphony Elliot Yarmin Jason Gray Citizen Cope Mat Kearney One Republic Deas Vail Punk/ Death Cabe For Cutie Kristian Stanfill Keri Hilson The Washington Projects Everlast Coffey Anderson Coheed and Cambria Falling Up Panic! at the Disco Pivitplex Demi Lovato Worth Dying For Kid Cudi Grits, Phanatik Feist Lara Landon Coldplay Brandon Bee, Delirious, Paramore Everlife, The Letter Black, Hardcore (1) Elliot Yamin Chris Tomlin Kirk Franklin Level 3:16 Gavin DeGraw Jonathan Phillips, Nate Sallie, Sanctus Real, Petree, Leeland, Fireflight Eric Clapton Brenton Brown LCD Soundsystem Andy Hunter Warren Barfield for KING & COUNTRY Pendulum Family Force 5 Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Hillsong United Know Hope Collective Lil' Flip Flame Gavin Rossdale Brandon Heath Comeback Kid Close Your Eyes Peter Gabriel Petree 3 Doors Down Everyday Sunday James Morrison Matt Papa Limp Bizkit Manafest Gwen Stefani Britt Nicole Copeland Mae, The Afters Peter Yorn Mercyme 30 Seconds To Mars Since October Lifehouse Aaron Shust, Hillsong Linkin Park Manafest Ingrid Michealson Rachel Chan Counterparts Close Your Eyes Phoenix Esterlyn A Change of Pace Number One Gun United, Jeff Deyo Lloyd Banks Braille Jack Johnson Chris Rice Creed Strange Celebrity Pink Barlow Girl A Skylit Drive Chasing Victory McMillian Roger Williams & The Ludacris Canton Jones, Jamie Cullum Warren Barfield Crossfade Pillar, Skillet Queen meets Weezer Downhere AFI Since October All Mixed Up Quartet Damone Fireflight Radiohead Starflyer 59 The Ambassador, Trip Lee Janet Jackson Nicole C. Mullen Angels & Airwaves Spoken Michael Buble Joel Engle Maino Kaboose John Butler Trio Pocket Full of Rocks Daughtry Sanctus Real, Third Day Rage Against The Machine Thousand Foot Krutch Apocalyptica I Am Terrified MUSE Gungor Mario Dijon John Mayer Phil Wickham Dave Matthews Band David Crowder Band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Run Kid Run Atreyu Underoath MIMS The Ambassador Jon McLaughlin Johnny Diaz Disturbed Pillar Rob Thomas Todd Agnew Peter Yorn Planetshakers Attack Attack! At The Onset Shawn McDonald Brenton Brown Mos Def Othello, Propaganda & Justin Bieber Mission Six Drive By Truckers Todd Agnew Saosin Disciple Avenged Sevenfold Spoken Shinedown Generation Unleashed Odd Thomas Justin Timberlake Anthem Lights Driving East Starfield Saving Abel DecembeRadio B-52's Children 18:3 New Boys Young Chozen Katherine McPhee Natalie Grant Dropkick Murphy's Flatfoot 56 Saving Jane Barlow Girl Band Of Horses My Epic Siger Ros Gungor Omarion Dijon Keith Urban Coffey Anderson, 33 Miles Edwin McCain Casting Crowns Seether Kutless, Day Of Fire Blessthefall Chasing Victory Snow Patrol Jason Morant Owl City Owl City Kelly Clarkson Britt Nicole Emery Sent By Ravens Senses Fail Seventh Day Slumber Blink 182 Hawk Nelson, Stellar Kart Sufjan Stevens Gungor Prodigy Soul P Keri Hilson Jade Harrell Eric Clapton Jonny Lang, The Choir Sherwood The Afters Botch Underoath The Fray Jared Anderson RedCloud L.A. Symphony Kirk Franklin tobyMac Evans Blue Dizmas Shinedown The Wrecking Boys Like Girls Nevertheless The Script Generation Unleashed Redman Soul P Kris Allen Sixteen Cities Explosions in the Sky Your Memorial Simple Plan Run Kid Run Cartel Nevertheless The Tragically Hip Matt Papa T Pain Mr Talkbox Lady Antebellum MercyMe Fallout Boy Run Kid Run Sister Hazel, Needtobreathe Daughtry Decyfer Down Train Lincoln Brewster T.I. 116, Lecrae, T-Bone, Lifehouse Wayne Kerr Band Finger Eleven Skillet Smile Empty Soul P.O.D. Death Cab For Cutie Mourning September U2 Jason Morant, Kristian Stanfill Trip Lee Limp Bizkit, tobyMac Flogging Molly Flatfoot 56 Soundgarden Rhett Walker Band Dropkick Murphys Flatfoot 56 Vertical Horizon Fee, Planetshakers Tech N9ne KB Mary J. Blige Mandisa Foo Fighters House Of Heroes, Fighting Spoken Silverline Drowning Pool I Am Terrified The Fugees Level 3:16, The Matt Kearney Matt Brouwer Instinct, Southbound Fearing Stereo Skyline Eleventyseven Eighteen Visions Subseven Washington Projects Michelle Branch Jamie Grace Fort Minor meets Beck John Reuben Stereophonics Telecast Fall Out Boy meets Relient K Timbaland Brinson, Mark J Mitchel Musso Mission Six Fountains Of Wayne Eleventyseven Stone Temple Pilots Day Of Fire the Beach Boys Tre Songz Canton Jones Motopony Braddigan Franz Ferdinand Brothers Martin Sum 41 The Fold Fallout Boy Mourning September Will Smith Young Chozen Natalie Grant Nicole C. Mullen Funeral For A Friend Falling Up Test Your Reflex After Edmund Flogging Molly and Flatfoot 56 Wu Tang Cross Movement Ne-Yo B. Reith Gin Blossoms Ruth The Airborne Toxic Event Shirock Mumford & Sons Young Buck 116, Lecrae One Republic Tenth Avenue North Halifax Pillar The Bravery This Beautiful Republic Funeral For A Friend Mourning September Young Jeezy Da T.R.U.T.H. Phish Braddigan Hinder Disciple The Click Five StorySide:B Good Charlotte Stellar Kart Yung L.A Trip Lee Pink Britt Nicole Hoobastank Circleslide The Fray Dave Barnes Halifax Subseven Rascal Flatts 33 Miles Hurt Day Of Fire The Friday Night Boys FM Static Hellogoodbye Hawk Nelson Rihanna Jade Harrell Interpol House Of Heroes The Killers The Myriad Hinder Project 86, At The Onset Rob Thomas Nate Sallie Jack Johnson Mat Kearney The Raveonettes Superchick Hurt Red Robin Thicke B. Reith Jack's Mannequin The Rocket Summer The Red Jumpsuit Skillet Jimmy Eat World Nevertheless, A Love Pop/ Sara Bareilles Rachel Chan James Taylor The Choir Apparatus Not Lost Remember, these comparisons are subjective… Sarah McLachlan Lara Landon, Elizabeth South Jason Mraz Shawn McDonald The Script Remedy Drive Machine Head Demon Hunter that means you might not agree with us. But that’s R&B (1) Switchfoot Jon Foreman Jeff Beck Robert Randolph And The The Shins Wavorly Matchbox Romance Subseven okay! The Fray Matt Brouwer, Nate Sallie, Family Band The Temper Trap Deas Vail Motorhead Children 18:3 Mainstream Artist Christian Artist Paul Colman, Wayne Kerr Band Jimmy Eat World Rush Of Fools, Southbound The Veils Jars Of Clay My Chemical Romance Flyleaf, My Epic This isn’t intended to convince you that one artist Alicia Keys Ayiesha Woods The Postal Service Owl City Fearing, Mae, Pioneer The Veronicas Superchick, Krystal Meyers New Found Glory Stellar Kart sounds JUST LIKE another artist; it’s more about All Star Weekend Anthem Lights The Script Sixteen Cities John Butler Trio Robert Randolph And The The Vincent Black Shadows Superchick NOFX Sick Of Change helping you find a style and sound that is similar to Amanda Cosgrove The Rubyz The Ting Tings Stephanie Smith Family Band The Wallflowers Third Day Norma Jean Underoath something you know you already like. Amel Larrieux Mary Mary The Veronicas Stephanie Smith John Mayer Shawn McDonald, Jonny Third Eye Blind Switchfoot, Ruth, Strange Pennywise Sick Of Change Amos Lee Jimmy Needham The Verve Bluetree Lang, Dave Barnes Celebrity Plain WHite T's Relient K Youth Leaders: Want to know more about interlinc, Amy Grant Elizabeth South, Third Eye Blind Matthew West Jon Foreman Brandon Bee Three Days Grace Nine Lashes, Disciple Queens Of The Stone Age Project 86 Youth Leaders Only and how you can get more Holly Starr, Laura Story Train Owl City, Jon McLaughlin, Jon McLaughlin Big Daddy Weave Train Needtobreathe Rage Project 86 music and media tools for your ministry? Amy WInehouse Ayiesha Woods Matthew West Just Surrender Emery Trapt Kutless, Thousand Foot Rancid Children 18:3 Aqualung Pocket Full of Rocks Vanessa Carlton Meredith Andrews Keane Brandon Bee Krutch Saosin I Am Empire Check us out at interlinc-online.com Page Leader Guide

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He died as punishment for our dirty Theme The Song Bible Study shirts. However, the Father raised Salvation; Regeneration (New Life) Break into two groups and hand out Have the group turn to John 3:1- Him back to life, to show that Jesus the Student Guides. Have one group 21, and read aloud the story of was no ordinary man, but the Son count the times the phrase “brand Jesus and Nicodemus. In verse 2, of God Himself! Objective new” is used in the verses of the song. Nicodemus was really confused Students will learn that Christ changes Have the other group count the times by what Jesus meant when Jesus Have the group read again John 3:16. a person and makes them new. “brand new” is used in the choruses. described being born a second Explain that believing in Jesus –giving As the track plays, you can point to the time. Explain that being “born our whole life (and whole shirt) to Him “chorus” group to let them know it’s again” is the same idea as being –will result in escaping the punishment Warm Up their turn. (The first lyrics of the song “brand new.” A brand-new baby for our filthy hearts (and shirts). He You will need two plain white t-shirts are the chorus.) Then you can point to is called a “newborn” precisely makes our souls brand new! Our filth for this activity. Make sure one is the the “verse” group to let them know it’s because it has just been born. is bleached away, and we are as clean pure white color of a brand-new shirt. their turn. Have them keep track of the Explain that we can become “brand in our hearts as the purest clean white Make the other one as dirty as you can. number on the Student Guide. (Verses: new” in our soul, just as a newborn shirt. Our whole attitude and outlook Display the shirts to the group. Ask 10 times; Chorus: 59 times!) baby is “brand new” physically. changes, because we now live for Him them what it would take for someone instead of living for ourselves. to clean the dirty shirt to make it look Have the group read again John just like the brand-new shirt. Ask them Transition 3:18. Explain that Jesus came to Have the group read Isaiah 1:18. whether they have any shirts at home If newborns are the ones who are show how dirty with sin people truly Explain that their sins can be taken that are that dirty. “brand new” physically, how can a are. Many people reject Jesus and away and they can become as clean person your age be “brand new?” Can His message because they do not as clean can be. you be “brand new” on the inside? want to deal with the difficult truth of Transition What would that look like? how “dirty” their heart is. Have the group read 2 Corinthians Explain that our hearts are dirty with 5:17. Explain that becoming a sin. God created the world as pure Have the group read again John Christian means a change in all parts and clean as the white shirt, and our 3:17. Explain that the point of of our life. sin has tainted the world. Ever since Christ’s coming was not to make sin came along, we humans have everyone feel guilty, although been born sinners, dirtying our shirts telling the difficult truth about sin Wrap Up and hearts all of our lives. Although does lead a person to feel guilt. His Close with prayer. In whatever manner we are filthy with sin, we can be made primary purpose, though, was to fix is suitable for your group, offer them completely clean and sin-free on the the problem! He wanted to become a chance to make a decision to follow inside, shining just as brightly as the the bleach that can turn our shirts Christ, to be forgiven of their sins, and clean white shirt. from filthy to the purest clean. He to be made “brand new.” did this by being a perfectly clean white shirt for His entire life, the only human to do so. Even more,

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Count! John 3:1-21 Isaiah 1:18 Count how many times “brand new” is said What does verse 18 mean to me? What does the changing colors mean? in the verses:

Count how many times “brand new” is said in the choruses:

2 Corinthians 5:17 What does verse 17 mean to me? What does being “new” mean?

What does verse 16 mean to me? Do I need to be made “brand new?”

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• Romans 8:31 – What, then, shall we Theme Transition Bible Study say in response to these things? If God’s Power Ask the group who their favorite Begin this section by saying, “What God is for us, who can be against us? superhero is and why. Ask them what does God’s limitless power have to super power they would like to have do with us? The songs states that, Discuss the common themes of Objective and why. ‘I’m saying goodbye to any limitation, these verses, then wrap it up by Students will have discussed, read, I’m saying hello to the God of all saying, “Nothing is impossible for and learned about God’s limitless creation’, so what does that mean to God. We do not need to be afraid power and how they can see Him at The Song us? Let’s see what the Bible has to because He is with us.” work in their lives. Explain that the greatest superhero say.” Have a volunteer read a verse. of all times is God – that He created Then discuss with the group what all power and has all power. Tell them that verse says about God’s power. Wrap Up Warm Up they will be listening to a song by Close this study by saying, “God is • Luke 1:37 – Nothing is impossible Super Hero Charades – Before the Planetshakers called, “Limitless” which limitless, and since we are Christ for God. students arrive, write 10-25 names speaks of God’s unlimited power. Play followers we have access to His of superheroes on slips of paper and the song. • Matthew 19:26 – Jesus looked at limitless powers – so we have put them in a bowl. (You can look them and said, “With man this is nothing to fear! Did you know that up superheroes online.) When your impossible, but with God all things the words, ‘fear not’ appear 365 students arrive, form teams. Play Transition are possible.”’ times in the Bible? That’s one for “Charades” with these names and Ask the students if they heard anything • Philippians 4:13 – I can do all this each day! When we know we have when the other team guesses, they in the song that God cannot do. Ask through him who gives me strength. God’s limitless powers, there is must also tell what super power that them what some of the adjectives of nothing to fear! So go out and be a • Isaiah 41:10 – So do not fear, for I superhero possesses. God’s power are, and what powers superhero for God!” Close in prayer. God has. am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. • John 16:19 – I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” • Joshua 1:9 – Have I not command- ed you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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Superhero! Bible Study What superhero do you want to be and why? What are the themes of these verses? Luke 1:37

Matthew 19:26

What super power would you like to have and why? Philippians 4:13

Isaiah 41:10

From the video, how is God described and how He is limitless? John 16:19

Joshua 1:9

Romans 8:31

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Theme Transition Bible Study Wrap Up Prayer Try to use one or two of the words your The Bible is filled with examples of Ask your students to take a couple of students came up with to discuss how people crying out to God for help in all minutes to examine their lives and list we pray in different circumstances. Are kinds of difficult situations. The word a few items that they need to pray for Objective our prayers different when life is going “pray” appears in the NIV translation of (direction, health, ability recall for tests, Students will explore the resource of smoothly than when we are in the the Bible 367 times! etc.) Then have them write when they prayer that we have available to us as middle of a problem? will pray for these items on a regular, followers of Christ and will list needs Direct the students to The Word daily basis until they see God’s answer. that they will begin to pray for regularly. section of the Student Guide. You can Encourage them to keep that list with The Song have students work alone or in small them and to share with someone the As you play “Need You Now” by groups of no more than four. Instruct commitment they have made. Warm Up Plumb, have students use the Song them to read all four passages, fill in Hand out the Student Guides. Write section of the Student Guide to fill the blanks, and answer the questions. P R A Y E R in large letters vertically in the blanks from part of the lyrics on a whiteboard or tear sheet. Have (the blanks are “beauty” and “holding Matthew 7:7-8 (Ask, Seek, Knock) students work in pairs to come up with on”), and answer the questions about (receive, find, have an open door) words describing prayer that start with the lyrics. those letters. After giving them about John 15:7 (abide/remain in Him, given) 2-3 minutes to work on this, have each pair share some of their words. Transition Philippians 4:6-7 (A. worry/be After the song is finished, walk through anxious, Pray, Thanksgiving; B. Peace) their answers with them and discuss their reactions. Ask, “What kind of 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (all the time/ intensity rating would you give this constantly) prayer?” 1-10 (10 being strongest) Ask whether they have ever been in a When they’ve finished, lead the situation when their prayers were at whole group through their answers a similar level of intensity. You might and discuss the connection between share a time in your own life when your the promises and the conditions. prayer was more like crying out to God Make sure they understand that we for help rather than a “thank you, God, don’t control God with our prayers. for this food” kind of prayer. He responds with what we need, not necessarily what we want, at just the right time in His plan.

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Prayer Is: The Song The Word Matthew 7:7-8 P “I wanna believe that there’s ______here A______, S______, K______, ’Cause Oh I get so tired of ______.” and what will happen?

What has God heard her “cry out” for? John 15:7 R If we ______,

whatever we ask will be ______

A Philippians 4:6-7

What does she say God has given her strength to do? A. Instructions: Don’t ______,

P______with T______Y B. Promise: P______

1 Thessalonians 5:17 How often should we pray? E Because she is afraid walking through the shadow, what does she ask God to do? I Need 1. R 2.

Intensity level: I will pray for these things every day 1–––––––––––––––––––––– 5––––––––––––––––––––– 10 at ______am/pm until I receive His answer.

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• Who are some of the people • What’s your idea of the “perfect life”? Start Living – Romans 12:2 –The Theme today that are admired that maybe • What does the “world” tell us is the band says it this way, “I will turn, I will Authenticity shouldn’t be? “perfect life”? walk away. I won’t become you, won’t become you.” • In the song, we heard, “I don’t want The Song your perfect life.” Why do they say • What are some behaviors of the Objective world that we tend to copy? Students will discuss the differences Say, “Let’s listen to the new song from a that? (Because there is no such thing and benefits of living an “authentic” life band that I admire called RED.” Original- as a perfect life. The perfect life is • What are some behaviors that we instead of a “perfect” life. ly from Pennsylvania, RED is a Nashville- a lie.) need to turn and walk away from? based rock band comprised of Michael • They go on to say, “Nothing wrong, Barnes (vocals), Anthony Armstrong nothing real inside. All I see is a perfect Instead of pretending and lying about Warm Up (guitar), Randy Armstrong (bass), and lie.” Why do people want us to believe those things, let’s ask God to trans- Secret Identity –Before students arrive Joe Rickard (drums). They’ve garnered that “nothing is wrong” with their life? form us and change the way we think prepare nametags for every student two GRAMMY nominations, five GMA (Try to get students to say “pride.”) about those behaviors. and leader in your group. On each Dove Awards, two Top 10 Active Rock nametag write a famous person’s singles, three Top 10 Mainstream Rock Here are three important factors to Wrap Up name (a historical figure, an actor, singles, and 10 consecutive No. 1 hits at living an authentic life: Say, “This lesson can be summed up sports celebrity, or a popular politi- Christian radio. Stop Pretending – Romans 3:10 cian.) As students arrive, place the in one word: authenticity. God wants • Almost every Christian knows or nametag on their backs. (Don’t let Hand out the Student Guides. Encour- us to be authentic in our relationship has at least heard this verse, so why them see it.) Everyone goes around age the students to list some of the attri- with Him in relationship with others. do you think so many of us spend and asks people yes-or-no questions butes that we should admire and some Pretending you have the ‘perfect life’ so much energy pretending to be about who is on their back. They can of the attributes that the world tells us to doesn’t do you, me, or anyone else perfect? only ask one question of each person. admire that we really shouldn’t. Here’s a any good. Let’s become authentic The person who can identify “who they hint: just think about reality TV. • What does it accomplish? (Nothing, followers of Christ. That means stop are” with the least number of ques- hypocrisy, etc.) pretending we have it all figured out; tions wins. stop pretending everything is fine; Transition Stop Lying – Psalm 34:18; 51:17; stop pretending we are perfect. God Discuss the lists the students have Matthew 5:3-4; James 4:6 knows you’re not perfect. We know Transition compiled. What do those verses tell us about it too. RED says, ‘I know who I am As students make their way back to being honest with God? inside… I’m perfectly broken.’ Let’s live our lives like that. Perfectly broken their seats, discuss: • What are some ways that we’ll lie Bible Study in the arms of a perfect Father.” Close • Who admired the person who was about our brokenness? in prayer. their secret identity? We started by playing Secret Iden- tity. When we think of some of those • What are some ways we lie about our • Who are some of the people through- famous people, have you ever thought, relationship with God? out history that we should admire? “Man, they have the perfect life”? • What do those lies accomplish?

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Attributes that the world tells us Attributes that we should admire. to admire that we really shouldn’t.

Stop______Stop______Start______Romans 3:10 Psalm 34:18; 51:17; Matthew 5:3-4; James 4:6 Romans 12:2

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• What were those areas in his life Theme Transition Bible Study where he saw God work? Write those God’s Provision Explain that sometimes when we In 1 Samuel 23, David had been ways God helped David under God call out to God, He doesn’t seem to anointed as the king over Israel but Helped Me. recognize our voice. Some days He was now running for his life from Objective doesn’t seem to hear us at all. If God Saul. Saul was still king. He was God wants something greater for Students will learn that when they were like us, He might not know who jealous and wanted to kill David so you than just going from one issue cry out to God, He hears them, and was speaking with Him or get it the David ran and hid in the Judean to the next. He wants you to have a lovingly gives them His peace. right the first time. But God hears us wilderness. In Psalm 63, David wrote victorious life. We know from the life immediately and knows our heart! about that experience. In the first of David that God did hear him and verse, David might have felt like God rescued him from those troubles. He Warm Up was far from him. There was urgency doesn’t leave us in the desert of life but Before the students meet, set up a The Song in his prayers. What words describe will provide for our needs. Write down, barrier (a blanket, a large appliance Hand out the Student Guides. the way he felt? (“You are my God.”) under What I Need To Do, how you box, etc.) that can separate one Encourage the group to take notes will trust God when times get tough. person from the rest of the group. of lyrics they hear while you play The situation was so bad that David Enlist some students to help with the Southbound Fearing’s “Something could only go to God. No one else activity. Each one will be speaking to Greater” for them. could help him. Wrap Up a member of the group from the other Explain that God does want to provide • “I seek You earnestly.” David never side of the barrier. These students something greater for our lives, and gave up even though he didn’t hear may disguise their voices. Ask for Transition He wants us to call out to Him in the God’s voice. some volunteers who think they have Ask, “Do you have times when good and tough times. Although you exceptional hearing, and place them God seems unable to recognize • “My soul thirsts for You.” My soul will may think that He is not listening, God behind the barrier. Bring the student your voice when you talk with Him? die without your life-giving refreshing. hears every word. None of us have volunteers in one at a time and have Maybe it happens more often than • “My body longs for You in a desolate ever been chased by a crazy king them talk to the one behind the barrier. you can list! Write down those times place where there is no water.” I will and ended up trying to survive in the After a few seconds, have the one under the R U Listening? title.” die in this place without your help. desert. That would be bad. If God can attempt to guess with whom they are Discuss with your group some of rescue David from that, He can take talking. After a few attempts, have the those times. Share when you felt God David was depending on God’s grace care of our troubles too. Just keep students use their true voice. When wasn’t listening to you. and mercy to see him through this calling out to Him. correctly identifying their peer, bring in tough time. Read Psalm 63:2-8. David the next one. remembers that when he was in a bad Replay the song, and ask the spot before, God answered him and he students to reflect on what God will was saved. do in their lives when they trust Him. Close with a prayer.

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R U Listening? God Helped Me What I Need To Do In the sanctuary (v.2):

In life (v.3-4):

In daily needs (v.5): Psalm 63

You are my ______.

I seek You ______. At night (v.6):

My soul ______for You.

My body ______for You

in a desolate place where there is no water. For my soul (v.8):

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some times when they felt that they it. If so, ask them to recap the story; Now return to some of the times your Theme were standing alone. These can be if not, read the story as a group. students said they felt as though they God’s Presence any experience like standing alone in were standing alone. Ask them which triumph (as in our game), being the In this story, we encounter three young of those are times when they felt like only one to pray over lunch at school, men who stand for their beliefs. These God was with them or not with them. Objective being picked on, etc. Give them some young men are living in captivity. At Students will realize that God stands time to write down their thoughts. this point in history the Jews were Often we think that God is only with them no matter what –even when When most of them are done writing, conquered by the Babylonians, many with us when things are good, and they feel alone. ask if some of the students would like of them were taken as captives to not when things are bad. Yet this to share what they wrote. Let this dis- Babylon –a city in a foreign land that story reminds us that God is with cussion go on as long as there is good had a foreign religion. This is the case us always, in the good times and in Warm Up sharing. If you can, note some of these for these three young men. No matter the bad. If they are saved from the Have a good old-fashioned balloon instances on a white board or piece of how nicely they are treated or find their furnace, great! But, if not, it will not stomp. For this, you will need a bag paper to refer to later. accommodations; they know that they affect their faith. They were prepared of balloons and some pieces of string. are prisoners in the land they are liv- to burn for their faith. Yet, we find Hand each student a balloon and ing. These young men were living in a that they do not. Instead, we find that string. Have the students inflate the The Song hostile environment. Have you ever felt God stands with them in the fire. balloons until they are about as big as Say, “A band called Spoken recently that you were living in an environment their heads, tie them off, and then tie wrote a song about standing alone. like this? How so? Paul also talks about this concept. them to their shins with the piece of Let’s listen to it and see how it might Ask one of the students to read string. When you say, “Go”, everyone add to our discussion. As we listen, jot Then the king becomes furious with Romans 8:38-39. According to this tries to pop everyone else’s balloon. down any lyrics that stick with you.” their actions (actually lack of action), passage, what can separate us from The last person standing with a bal- Play the song. and prepares to throw them into a fur- God? (nothing) loon is the winner. When a balloon is nace. How do you think they respond? popped, that player is out. If you want, How would you respond? play a couple of rounds. Transition Wrap Up Ask whether any of the students would In Daniel 3:16-18 we read their words Let the group know that God will like to share what they wrote. –their response is mind blowing! They always stand with them, even when Transition state that God is in control, not the they feel they are standing alone and Ask your group what playing the game king. They do not need to defend the entire world is against them. Noth- was like? How did they feel when they Bible Study themselves. They also say that if God ing can separate them from the love got out? How does the winner feel? Much of the imagery in this song is wants to save them from the furnace, of God. When tough times come, God taken from the story of Shadrach, He will –but if He does not, their faith is always right there standing beside Tell the students that you want to com- Mechach, Abednego, and the fiery will remain. This is amazing! Ask your them, even if they don’t feel it. Close municate the idea of standing alone in furnace, often a Sunday school favor- group what they think of this response. your time together in prayer. today’s session. Hand out the Student ite. This story is found in Daniel 3. Ask Guides and ask the kids to write down whether your students are familiar with

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Times When I’ve Felt Alone: Daniel 3 Times or places where I have felt like I’m living out of my element:

How would you have responded?

How did they? The Song Write down a lyric or two that sticks out to you.

Romans 8:38-39 According to Paul, what can separate us from the love of God?

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These are the themes represented by all the songs written for them. The page number for these studies your web browser to the “What Does The Bible Say in this volume of Youth Leaders Only. The songs are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive About…” website (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point theme or topic.

Abortion Compassion Devotion Faith Flyleaf Southbound Fearing For KING & COUNTRY Everfound New Horizons Bad Dreams And Melodies ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Everfound Stand Vale Tudo Middle Of Your Heart God Of The Impossible Acceptance Confidence; In God Difficulties; Hope Faith; Assurance Plumb Jeremy Camp Within Jekob Need You Now Reckless Faith Hope Love Elevation Worship (page 22) Unlovable Shine Nothing Is Wasted Boom Shaka Laka Nothing Is Wasted Spoken Conflict Faith; Within Trials Illusion RED Json Jekob Accuser Release The Panic Growing Pains Faith Hope Love Authenticity Die For You Behind The Clouds Dreams RED (page 35) Contentment Endurance Jekob Release The Panic Faith Hope Love Json Jekob Perfect Life Growing Pains Faith Hope Love The Test It’s Alright Don’t Let Go Stephanie Smith Faithfulness ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Courage Spoken Jeremy Camp If You Really Want The World To Reckless Change Capital Kings Illusion Capital Kings Through It All Without You Betrayal Paradigm Eternal Vs. Temporal Fame Southbound Fearing Creation Capital Kings Flyleaf Bad Dreams And Melodies New Horizons Slander Gungor Capital Kings A Creation Liturgy (Live) Living For The Other Side Cage On The Ground Choices Let There Be Evangelism; God’s Family; Parents Southbound Fearing Json Bad Dreams And Melodies Decisions Representatives Spoken Growing Pains How Control Everfound Parent Me Illusion Everfound they Comfort Tonight Torch Fear Of God Jamie Grace are Dependence Owl City Spoken ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Illusion listed: Hold Me (Feat. TobyMac) Spoken ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Illusion Shooting Star Shadow Over Me Theme Commitment More Than You Know Evangelism; Forgiveness Capital Kings Gungor Artist Capital Kings Determination Witnessing Album Title Json A Creation Liturgy (Live) All The Way Everfound We Will Run/He Is Here Song Growing Pains Everfound We Not Folding Elevation Worship Take This City Jeremy Camp Nothing Is Wasted Reckless I Have Decided Free

Elevation Worship RED Nothing Is Wasted Release The Panic Let Go If We Only Planetshakers Limitless Rise Up

God’s Blessing God’s Holiness God’s Presence Grace Planetshakers Gungor Capital Kings (page 21) Everfound (page 23) Limitless A Creation Liturgy (Live) Capital Kings Everfound O My Heart Sings Brother Moon You’ll Never Be Alone Never Beyond Repair God’s Comfort God’s Love Elevation Worship Flyleaf RED Everfound Nothing Is Wasted New Horizons Release The Panic Everfound In Your Presence Saving Grace Hold Me Now What Love Means Elevation Worship Lecrae Flyleaf Nothing Is Wasted ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 God’s Creation We’re Not Alone Tell The World (Feat. Mali Music) Gungor New Horizons Great Love A Creation Liturgy (Live) RED Healing The Earth is Yours Jekob Release The Panic Spoken Faith Hope Love So Far Away Illusion God’s Eternal Nature John 3:16 Illusion Elevation Worship Southbound Fearing Nothing Is Wasted Jeremy Camp Bad Dreams And Melodies Heaven Unchanging God I Heard The River Reckless Gungor My God How Spoken (page 37) A Creation Liturgy (Live) God’s Faithfulness Heaven Jeremy Camp Illusion they Elevation Worship Stand Alone Nothing Is Wasted Reckless RED are Lift Us Out The Way You Love Me God’s Provision Release The Panic The Moment We Come Alive listed: Gungor Planetshakers Southbound Fearing (page 36) A Creation Liturgy (Live) Limitless Bad Dreams And Melodies Heaven; Longing For Spotless/You Have Me Great Is Your Love Something Greater Theme Capital Kings Artist Planetshakers Southbound Fearing God’s Sovereignty Capital Kings Ready For Home Album Title Limitless Bad Dreams And Melodies Jekob Song This One Thing The Love That Never Fails Faith Hope Love Jeremy Camp In Your Hands RED God’s Plan Reckless Paradise Release The Panic Planetshakers God’s Will Glass House Limitless Json I’m Gonna Praise Holy Spirit Growing Pains Planetshakers God’s Greatness Goodbye Elevation Worship God’s Power Limitless Rain Nothing Is Wasted Planetshakers (page 29) Great in Us Limitless Limitless Hope Jekob Plumb Faith Hope Love Planetshakers Need You Now Burn Me Out Limitless Drifting You Are Stronger

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Hope; In God Life; Purpose/ Marriage Prayer Flyleaf (page 24) Meaning Json Plumb (page 30) New Horizons Growing Pains Need You Now Everfound Held It Down New Horizons Everfound Need You Now Unless Jekob Plumb Regret Faith Hope Love Need You Now Jeremy Camp (page 27) Beautiful Json Hope For Us All Reckless Growing Pains Reckless Credits Roll Jeremy Camp Plumb Reckless Need You Now We Need Ridenature (page 20) Chocolate & Ice Cream Relationships Purpose Film (DVD) Capital Kings Humility Materialism Capital Kings Loss Tell Me RED Flyleaf Release The Panic Plumb New Horizons Need You Now Bury Your Heart Everfound Release The Panic I Want You Here Everfound Peace Somewhere New Jesus; Lordship Plumb Gungor Need You Now Spoken Plumb A Creation Liturgy (Live) Say Your Name Illusion Need You Now Dry Bones Calm The Storm At Arm’s Length Love; Committed Perseverance Jesus’ Death Plumb Renewal Planetshakers Need You Now RED Gungor (page 25) Limitless One Drop ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 A Creation Liturgy (Live) The Anthem Who We Are Beautiful Things Love; Romantic Jesus’ Lordship Southbound Fearing Jeremy Camp Flyleaf Bad Dreams And Melodies Reckless Southbound Fearing New Horizons Hold Fast Bad Dreams And Melodies Broken Wings Come Alive When I’m Blind Switchfoot How Gungor ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Restoration they Jesus’ Sacrifice A Creation Liturgy (Live) Dark Horses Jeremy Camp Everfound You are the Beauty Reckless are Everfound Perspective Reign Me In Hurt Love; Sacrificial Spoken listed: Jekob Illusion Restoration Joy Faith Hope Love Remember The Day Southbound Fearing Json If I Ruled The World Bad Dreams And Melodies Theme Growing Pains Positive Attitude The Only Artist My Joy Love; Unconditional Southbound Fearing Album Title Capital Kings Sacrifice Song Bad Dreams And Melodies Judging Capital Kings Bad Dreams And Melodies Jeremy Camp Json Be There Reckless Growing Pains We Must Remember 2 Human Capital Kings Capital Kings TobyMac (page 18) Born To Love ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Unstoppable (Feat. Blanca from Jekob (page 26) Group1crew) Faith Hope Love Love Is All

Plumb Need You Now I Don’t Deserve You

Salvation Self-Examination Submission Wealth/Money Planetshakers Json Everfound Flyleaf Limitless Growing Pains Everfound New Horizons Your Name Brings Healing to Me I The Beast Go Green Heart Plumb Self-Identity; In Christ Spoken Words; Power Of Need You Now Everfound Illusion Flyleaf Invisible Everfound Take Everything New Horizons Salvation; Hallelujah Success Fire Fire Redemption Self-Image Trip Lee World, The ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Everfound Gungor Jekob Everfound A Creation Liturgy (Live) New Dreams (Feat. J.R. & Sho Faith Hope Love Count The Stars Crags and Clay Baraka) A Beautiful Place Salvation; Regeneration Sex; Abuse Suffering Worship (New Life) Json Json Elevation Worship Growing Pains Growing Pains Nothing Is Wasted Capital Kings Secrets Growing Pains (Intro) Open Our Eyes Capital Kings How I Feel So Alive Significance Time Worship; Praise Jekob they Everfound Finding Favour Elevation Worship ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 Faith Hope Love Nothing Is Wasted Everfound Let Go And Love are We Are Alive Slip On By Be Lifted High listed: Json (page 28) Sin; Consequence Of Transformation Elevation Worship Growing Pains RED Jekob Nothing Is Wasted Brand New Release The Panic Faith Hope Love Greater Theme Damage Make Me Over Artist Spoken Gungor Album Title Illusion RED Trust A Creation Liturgy (Live) Song Beneath The Surface Release The Panic Elevation Worship Doxology Salvation; Same Disease Nothing Is Wasted I Will Trust in You Planetshakers Sanctification Sin; Struggle With Limitless Jekob Spoken Let Praise Awaken Faith Hope Love Plumb Need You Now Illusion Can’t Have My Soul Don’t Go Planetshakers Cage Limitless Json Truth Put Up Hands Up Growing Pains Making Me Over Flyleaf Planetshakers New Horizons Limitless Call You Out This is the Day Unity Capital Kings Capital Kings We Belong As One

Modern Worship Isn’t Just About Being Cool

By Russell Evans, Senior Pastor at Planetshakers in Melbourne, Australia

Since we live in a time when everything is based on “image” – we need to make sure that our worship services are more than just cool replicas of an MTV show. I totally believe in being progressive, modern, and cool –but if that’s what defines our worship services, we’re missing the mark.

Jesus actually gave us a great model for communication and interaction. He was amazing at speaking the language of His audience. When He spoke with fishermen, He spoke about fish; when He spoke to tax collectors, He spoke about the issues pertaining to them. This is a powerful picture of worship services. We need to speak the language of the audience with which we are com- municating.

I believe the church should be ahead of the world when it comes to relevance. Daniel was head and shoulders above his peers in understanding and speaking to the culture. He knew Babylonian thoroughly and could communicate it brilliantly. But, he was more than relevant – he was prophetic. He interpreted a dream for a nation and a generation; in other words, he gave them an encounter with God.

Coming back to Jesus, He spoke the language but most importantly, He gave those who came into contact with Him an encounter with God. That’s what our modern worship services should do: create an environment where people can worship in spirit and truth. It’s not either/or, it’s both.

A modern worship experience should have all the elements that communicate the message in a contemporary way. The lights, the sounds, and the look are all important to communicate what we believe. Many people have come to our church and said the production is off the charts. As good as that is, we also want to communicate we are passionate about God. Prayer and passion all help create an environment to experience and encounter God’s presence.

People won’t necessarily remember the lights and screens, but they will remember the encounter they had with God. After all, that’s what worship is all about –encountering God.

The Anthem Beautiful Things Dark Horses

Planetshakers Gungor Switchfoot

Intro: Verse 1: Intro: A5 C5 F5 D5 (x4) Gb Bbm Fm/Ab Gb Bbm Fm/Ab G A/G D Verse 1: All this pain A5 F5 D5 Verse: G A/G D I’ve made my mistakes, I’ve seen my heart cave in Gb Bbm Ab I wonder if I’ll ever find my way A5 F5 D5 By His stripes we are healed G A/G Bm7 D/F# G I got my scars, I’ve been to hell and back again Gb Bbm Ab A/G D Pre-Chorus: By His nail-pierced hands we’re free I wonder if I my life could really change at all A5 F5 D5 Gb Bbm Ab G A/G D Born for the blue skies, We’ll survive the rain By His blood we’re washed clean All this earth A5 F5 Gb Bbm Ab G A/G D Born for the sunrise, We’ll survive the pain Now we have the victo - ry Could all that is lost ever be found G A/G Bm7 D/F# G Chorus: Pre-Chorus: A/G D A5 C5 Ebm Could a garden come up from this ground at all We’re singing hey, you can’t count us out The power of sin is broken F5 D5 Db/F Ab Ab/C Db Chorus 1: We’ve been running up against the crowd Jesus overcame it all D A5 C5 F5 D5 Ebm You make beautiful things Yeah, we are the dark horses He has won our freedom You make beautiful things out of the dust A5 C5 Db/F Ab Gb/Bb Ab/C You make beautiful things We’re singing wait, it’s not over now Jesus has won it all You make beautiful things out of us F5 D5 We’ve been down but we’ve never been out Chorus: Verse 2: A5 C5 F5 D5 Bbm Ab/C Db Ebm Bbm Ab All around Yeah, we are the dark horses Hallelu- jah, You have won the victo - ry Life is springing up from this old ground Verse 2: Bbm Ab/C Db Ebm Bbm Ab Out of chaos life is being found in You We found a way out, The city takes everything it can Hallelu- jah, You have won it all for me But outside the crowds, I can feel my lungs again Gb Bbm Chorus 2: Pre chorus Death could not hold You down D Chorus Ab Ebm Bbm Ab You make beautiful things Tag: A5 C5 F5 D5 You are the risen King D+ We’re singing la, la la, la la la la Gb Bbm Ab You make beautiful things out of the dust A5 C5 F5 D5 Seated in majesty, G La, la la, la la la la Ab Ebm Bbm Ab You make beautiful things You are the risen King You make beautiful things out of us Interlude: A5 C5 F5 D5 (x2) Bridge: Repeat Verse / Pre-Chorus / Chorus Instrumental: A5 C5 F5 D5 D F#m G D Born for the blue skies (repeat) Instrumental: A5 F5 D5 Gb Ab Gb Ab Gb/Bb Ab/C Gb/Bb Ab/C Bridge: Born for the sunrise, We’ll survive the pain D F#m G D Interlude Bridge: (Repeat as desired. 1st time, no alt. bass) You make me new, You are making me new Chorus Gb Ab Tag (Remove “We’re singing”) Our God is risen, He is alive Interlude (x1/2) Gb/Bb Ab/C Outro (whispered): He won the victory, He reigns on high Keep running with the dark horses Hope makes the blood change courses Repeat Chorus Keep running with the dark horses Stand up for the dark horses

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The Earth is Yours Give Me Faith Great Is Your Love

Gungor Elevation Worship Planetshakers

Verse 1: Verse 1: Intro: D A/C# A E F#m D Bm G Your voice it thunders, the oaks start twisting I need You to soften my heart Bm7 G D Verse 1; The forest sounds with cedars breaking To break me apart D D F#m A E All of my hope is in You, The waters see You, and start their writhing I need You to open my eyes Bm G Bm7 G F#m D All of my strength comes from You, my Father From the depths a song is rising To see that You’re shaping my life D Dependable love that won’t run, Pre-Chorus: Pre-Chorus: Bm G A G A/C# - D - E D Now it’s rising from the ground All I am, The greatest of gifts that come from my Father, A/C# - D – E my Father Chorus: I surrender D A/C# Bm7 Pre-Chorus: Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord Chorus: Bm A G D G D A E F#m You are eve - ry - thing to me The earth is Yours and singing Give me faith to trust what You say Bm A G D D F#m Bm7 D A F#m E You are eve - ry - thing to me Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord That You’re good and Your love is great G D Bm D A E D-E Chorus (2x): The earth is Yours, The earth is Yours I’m broken inside, I give You my life Dsus D (lick: D F# A G, D F# A G, A G F# E D) Great is Your love, O God Verse 2: G/B Bm Verse 2: I need you to soften my heart Great is Your love, O God Your voice it thunders To break me apart F#m7 G The ground is shaking I need you pierce through the dark Lord, there is none like You The mighty mountains now are trembling And cleanse every part of me Creation sees You And starts composing Fields Repeat Introduction / Verse / Pre-Chorus / and trees Bridge: Chorus They start rejoicing D A I may be weak Bridge (2x): Pre-chorus 2: E F#m Bm7 A G A Bm7 A G But Your Spirit’s strong in me Woah, woah, great is Your love Now it’s rising from the ground D A A A G/B My flesh may fail It’s more than enough Now it’s rising from the ground F#m E G A A/C# Gm (bass line: But my God You never will Great is Your love, O Lord Bb D A G) Hear us crying out, hear us crying out Repeat Chorus / Bridge

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Need You Now Let Praise Awaken Limitless (How Many Times)

Planetshakers Planetshakers Plumb

Intro: Verse: Intro: | Bb / Dm C | / / / / | Em D A/C# C Bb Dm Bb Dm I’m saying goodbye to any limitation Verse 1: Em D A/C# C Verse 1: Bb Dm C I’m saying hello to the God of all creation Bb Dm Let praise awaken Everybody’s got a story to tell Bb Dm C Pre Chorus: Bb Dm Inside of every heart Em D A/C# C Everybody’s got a wound to be healed Bb Dm C There are no limits with You Eb Gm F For He is awesome Em D A/C# C I want to believe there’s meaning here Bb Dm C There are no limits with You Bb Dm Our God is awesome ’Cause Oh, I get so tired of holding on Chorus: Bb Dm Verse 2: C Em D I can’t let go I can’t move on The ground is shaking as we’re singing loud You’re limitless, nothing’s too hard for You Eb Gm F For He is awesome, Our God is awesome C Em D I want to believe there’s meaning here You’re limitless, there’s nothing You cannot do Pre Chorus: Em D Chorus: Dm You are bigger, and You’re greater, Bb You are faithful, C Am How many times have you heard me cry out C Bb C and You’re stronger I know Dm And You’re able to do anything C D B/D# God please take this Dm C G You’re limitless, You’re limitless Bb So I trust You, never doubt You, How many times have you given me strength to Bb Instrumental: Dm ’Cause You hold it all | Em / D / | Em / D / | Em / D / | Em / / / | Just keep breathing Eb Cm Bb Dm Chorus: Bridge: Oh I need you, God I need you now C Dm Bb F/A Em D G/B C Everyday of my life I’ll praise You Lord You are bigger Verse 2: C Dm Bb F/A Em D G/B C Standing on a road I didn’t plan / Wondering how Every moment I’ll bless Your name Lord You are greater I got to where I am / I’m trying to hear that still, C Dm Bb F/A Em D G/B C small voice / I’m trying to hear above the noise You have given me love unfailing Lord You are stronger than C Dm Bb C Dm Bb Em – D – C Chorus H – E - Y H – E - Y An - y - thing Bridge: Instrumental Ab Eb | F5 / / / | Ab / Bb / | Oh I walk, Oh I walk through the shadows Bb F Bridge: And I, I am so afraid F5 Ab Bb Ab Eb Let praise awaken in this generation Please stay, please stay right beside me F5 Ab Bb Bb F Let praise awaken all around the world With every single step I take

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Never Beyond Repair Open Up Our Eyes SLIP ON BY

Everfound Elevation Worship Finding Favour

Intro: Intro: Intro: C#2 Bbm F#add9 D#m7 A C#m Bsus G#m A C#m Bsus B E B / / / | / / / / | / / / / | / / / / Verse 1: C#2 Bbm Verse 1: Early morning by the riverside, Saw an old man waiting Verse 1: for a bite. E B F#add9 D#m7 You’ve done what you promised that you’d never Greater is the One who’s in us We started talking and he took me back in time. do G#m7 F#sus C#2 He said “I was young, and thought I’d always be, C#m Greater is the One who calls our name Bbm Your innocence gone and your fears coming true Eadd2 Then I woke up, now I’m 83. A B He will never fail F#add9 How did you end up like this feeling so lost There’s so much I missed, D D#m7 E Stronger is the One within us oh how I wish I could get back all that time I wasted.” Like your life is in pieces too broken to fix G#m7 F#sus Chorus: C#m Stronger is the One who fights for us C# And shames got you tied to a weight you can’t lift Eadd2 B I see the tears of a young bride, A B He will never fail; You will never fail D#m F# But the biggest mistake that you made isn’t too big the morning that we had our first fight. G# Chorus: I should’ve held her tight. Chorus: Eadd2 B F#sus C# C#m A For Your love en - dures for – ever And on the day that my momma died, D#m F# You’re not beyond repair Eadd2 B F#sus I hung up the phone and never said goodbye. E B Oh, Your love en - dures for - ever G# C# Grace meets you anywhere Eadd2 B F# G#m7 Don’t let it slip on, don’t let it slip on, don’t let it slip on by. C#m A Verse 2: Open up our eyes, sur - round us with Your light Well he looked up, tears in his eyes, said, “I’m not sure, if you And the mess of your heart Eadd2 B F# were lookin’ for advice. There’s just something about you E Your love en - dures for - ever that reminds me of me. It ain’t easy always lookin’ back but Is where love’s gonna start Intro it seems these days that it’s all I have. What hurts me the most, is knowin’ what could have been, and if I listen real B Verse 2: close, sometimes I can…” ’Cause you are Mighty is the One who’s for us, Mighty is the One Chorus: who’s strong to save; He will make a way; You will Hear the sound of my little boy sayin’, “Daddy can you C#m A come play with me?” But I was too busy. Then one day, my make a way baby grew up and went to war. I never thought he’d be Never beyond repair Chorus gone in the blink of an eye. Don’t let it slip on, don’t let it E B Bridge (2x): slip on, don’t let it slip on by. Never beyond repair G#m Eadd2 B F# Bridge: D#m Our God is fighting for us always I shook the old man’s hand and I thanked him. Verse 2: G#m Eadd2 B F# F/C# F# For all of your pain there’s a father who hurts / For Our God is fighting for us all And I drove home as fast as I could go, all of your hurt there’s a healer who works / You’re G# G#m Eadd2 B F# just to let her know never too far from his reach so just believe Our God is fighting for us always C#2 Bbm G#m Eadd2 B F# That I need her, that I love her, Bridge: We are not a - lone, We are not a - lone F#add9 D#m7 That I’m never gonna let another moment like this slip on by. A C#m Interlude: C#2 Bbm F#add9 D#m7 The moment you gave up G#m Eadd2 B F# Don’t let it slip on by. B G#m We are not a- lone, We are not a- lone Outro: He gave up His life for you C# D#m Chorus > Bridge > Interlude (2x) We’re only here for a little while. A C#m Ending: F#m The Savior is able G#m / E9 / | B / F# / | G#m / Eadd2 / | B / F# / | And God gives us only so much precious time B Eadd2 G# C# D#m So don’t let it slip on, don’t let it slip on, don’t let it slip on by. His forgiveness is the proof Yeah F# G# Don’t let it slip on by.

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Take This City What Love Means

Everfound Everfound

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Verse 1: Verse 1: Ab Eb Cm See the signs, the bright lights There’s no life, there’s no death Cm Bb Ab There’s no height that can stand in Your way Like interlinc Walk down the city streets tonight Gm Ab Eb Cm You’ll hear them calling for the truth, for the life Not even doubt or my mistakes Cm Bb Ab onfor great Facebook FREE resources, info and fun! For the love we’ve buried deep inside You broke the walls and tore apart the veil Gm Ab Bb That makes us united Chorus: Like interlínc Eb Chorus: And what can separate us now on facebook Ab Bb So let’s take this city You gave away Your life interlinc-online.comfor great FREE resources, info, and fun! Cm Bb Cm interlinc-online.com/blog 800-725-3300 facebook.com/interlinc.resources Our souls are singing oh The greatest sacrifice Gm Ab Eb There’s a fire in our bones You did it all so I can know what love means Ab Bb We know we won’t be defeated There’s nothing good in me Cm Bb Cm If love is leading oh But You see what I can’t see Gm Ab We’re thrown down our stones And through it all Your cross shows me what love means Turn: Ab Cm Bb Gm Turn: Eb Cm Ab Verse 2: Apathy is killing me / We could be the saints down Verse 2: on our knees / Lifting each other / Out of ashes out Afraid no more oppressed no more / By his of ruins / Hope will bring a new beginning / If we wounds I am in chains no more / My strength my break the silence freedom my lasting hope / I lift my eyes cause love Like interlinc has won the war Bridge: Ab Fm Cm Bridge: We were made for this moment Cm Ab Eb Ab Fm Cm Love comes with a price, you paid with your life onfor great Facebook FREE resources, info and fun! We were meant to be here Bb Ab Fm Cm So I give you mine And were not gonna stop Bb Ab Till’ the walls disappear

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Unavoidable. Pervasive. Inescapable. Secular pop music is everywhere. ideas to take advantage of some of the most popular secular songs. Even if you can get your young Christian friends to switch their listen- Use the opening questions, the thematic concepts and discussion ing habits from secular to sacred, they are still going to hear the top ideas to spice up your Bible study, Sunday School lesson, camp/retreat popular songs everywhere they go. In this section we provide you some meeting or outreach event message.

Artist: Artist: Artist: Christina Perri Imagine Dragons Justin Bieber Song: Jar of Hearts Song: It’s Time Song: Beauty and a Beat Album: LoveStrong Album: Night Visions Album: Believe By: Jeff Williamson By: Mandy Kyes By: Eric Gargus [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Teaching Point: Teaching Point: Teaching Point: The God of creation has a “jar of hearts” of each Christians are constantly trying to fight our sinful The only thing you really need is to know Jesus. of the individuals that call upon Him as Father. nature. Changing our actions is difficult, but not impossible. But, Christ is unchanging, and so is Opening Questions: Opening Question: His love for us. What are some things you depend on each day? What is keeping you from taking that one step Who do you count on to be there for you in times toward Jesus? Opening Questions: of need? Think of the last time you wanted to do something Does a teenager have to be in a dating relationship Discussion: you knew wasn’t the right thing to do. Was making to be complete? Explain. Christina Perri’s song is of heartache and hurt. the right choice difficult? Why or why not? Are there How often have you given your “heart” only to things you want to change about yourself? What Discussion: have it added to a trophy collection of hearts? are they and why do you want to change them? Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” does nothing good for his boyish image for the millions of his Discussion: In the Bible, David questioned God, even to the adoring young fans. The song is a great dance “It’s Time” describes someone who comes to the point that he was not completely ready to give number with a great beat and some killer slap bass. realization that he’s never changing who he is. At the Lord his heart fully. However, when he did The quality stops there though as the lyrics shallowly times, we may feel that we will never be able to embrace God and His, plan David remained glad, imply that completeness comes through having an get over certain sins we continue to fall in, but we and he rejoiced. He knew that his body, as well as incredibly sexy companion to show off to the world. need to realize that it is a daily battle to deny our his heart, would rest secure, even in death. With Bieber opens the song by declaring; “All I need is a sinful nature. Change is possible! exuberant praise, he exulted; “God will not aban- beauty and a beat who can make my life complete.” don me to the grave.” Not even death would sepa- • Read Acts 9. Saul persecuted and even killed For her appearance in the song, Nicki Minaj injects rate him from God; he would not see decay by Christians! But, he was changed when the Lord profanity, a veiled sexual reference, and a maybe a lying in the grave of a meaningless existence. God appeared to him.From then on he was on a dif- jab at Selena Gomez before Bieber returns to his would forever be his portion. (Psalm 16:9-10) ficult journey. Do we give in to sin because doing declaration of the only thing that completes him. so seems easier? What can we learn from Saul’s Have you ever hung out with someone you felt David invited God’s close scrutiny of every conversion to Paul? made you look good? Explain. aspect of his life. “Test me, try me, and examine • 2 Corinthians 5:17 – we are a new creation with What do you think makes your life complete? my heart and my mind,” he declared to God. He a clean slate. We experience change! We are no What do most of your peers look for in a date? was confident that such a thorough investigation longer defined by our sin; our identity is in Christ. What are the main factors influencing your happi- by God would clear him of his enemies’ charges ness? because the Lord’s love was always before him, We have trouble with trusting people when they Do you take issue with anything in this song? motivating him to walk continually in the truth of say one thing and do another. “It’s Time” says, “I Explain. God’s Word, keeping his heart pure and free from don’t ever wanna let you down.” We don’t want scars. (Psalm 26:2-3) to let Christ down. The Lord sees our heart as Look up and discuss the how the following verses described in 1 Samuel 16:7. The great thing is following contrast with the song: How difficult is giving your heart over to someone that Christ will NEVER let us down. He will always and then giving him or her permission to examine do what He says, and never fail us. Romans 12:3-6; Philippians 2:3-4; Matthew 5:28; your heart over time? Given the earthly truths of 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; 1 John 2:15-17 this song, trusting someone with all our heart is Hebrews 13:8 says that “Jesus Christ is the very difficult. Too often we have been broken, we same yesterday, and today, yes and forever.” Do Conclusion: learn to live with the pain, we get used to living you take comfort in knowing that? Isn’t it a relief What makes you complete? Are you taking pride with the scars, and yet are there really someone to know that you can trust Christ in all aspects? in temporary appearances and sensual desires? who can be trusted with all our heart? Yes! Although the path is difficult, the wisdom found in Conclusion: the Bible will help you be dependent fully on know- Conclusion: We are in no way perfect. A loving Savior, who ing Jesus. Think about the verses you just read. God is waiting on you. He will wait for you to is perfect, saves us. We may fall, often, but by How do you need to respond to the message in accept Him and His never-ending love. He will realizing that we are a new creation in Christ, those verses? Are you seeking to live like the song, not destroy your heart; rather He will make it we can better face the old sins that weighed us or like the Scripture? stronger! God’s love and the gift of the Son’s life down, and continue to battle those that still come are a testimony to His character. Our attempt at up. Christ will never let us down. He is the same love – true, heartfelt love – is a testimony to our always. May we remember not just who we are, failures without Him. but who we belong to.

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Justin Timberlake Luke Bryan Macklemore with Ryan Lewis Song: Suit & Tie Song: Drunk On You Song: Thrift Store (Feat. Wanz) Album: 20/20 Album: Tailgates and Tanlines Album: The Heist By: Doug Ranck By: Gerard Mattive By: Kirk Moore [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Teaching Point: Teaching Point: Teaching Point: Relationships In contrast with what our culture believes about Where is your treasure? dating, God gives great examples of relationships Opening Question: that have a solid foundation in Him. Once our Opening Question: In what ways does the media try to make people look desire is set on God and we submit ourselves What are the best clothing labels? too good to be real? What is the problem with this? unto His authority adding faith, God will give you that amazing person. Discussion: Discussion: “Thrift Store” is a tongue-in-cheek song that We are a culture full of those who are attracted Opening Questions: pokes fun at the culture’s obsession with to the glitz and glamor daily presented to us in a How would you describe our concept of dating? designer labels and overly expensive toys. It’s variety of ways. The constant media bombardment What seems right, and what seems wrong about loaded with words that earn it an “explicit” warn- can leave us less than satisfied with the appear- it? How does this song describe what’s going on ing. And, it’s one of the only independent artist ance of the opposite sex in everyday life. Those between the guy and the girl? single releases ever to hit number one on the with an average appearance seem to all but fade Discussion: pop charts. into the woodwork. We like make-up, dressy, and In Genesis 2, God brought Eve to Adam with the “drop-dead” gorgeous/handsome. goal that this relationship would grow through Him. It also gives an excellent opportunity to talk Justin Timberlake describes his night out with a But, our dating system provides a false foundation. about frugality. girl who seems to be the dream of every guy. He Instead of building a solid relationship found only says, “I can’t wait ’til I get you on the floor, good- through God, we accept the false imagination of the Twenty Dollars in My Pocket looking, going out so hot, just like an oven.” The dating scene to disguise their emptiness. The deceit- What kind of clothing collection do you think you writer spends time describing this guy’s infatua- ful power of the person’s heart (Jeremiah 17:9), the could put together with twenty dollars? Mackl- tion with the girl using various terms to describe mind is hostile against God (Romans 8:7), and the emore seems to put together an endless amount her and the goal of their relationship. He wants to flesh (1 John 2:16) sets its eye on physical appear- of clothes he thinks are stylish and fashionable. It “show you a few things about love.” ances. The result: the heartache from the lack of seems that with a little imagination, one can put fulfillment. In Genesis 2:25 Adam and Eve were not together a great wardrobe without breaking the God invites us to enjoy the relationships He has given ashamed – they built a foundation along with God to bank on designer labels. us with those of the opposite sex. Friendships, dating, ensure a stronger relationship. and even marriage are all wonderful opportunities to Read Matthew 6:19-24. understand more about others and ourselves. Since God created us for relationships, do we submit to His authority – both eternal and earthly? Why • Is spending extravagantly on designer labels Christ calls us to a standard of purity and respect in were Adam and Eve not ashamed? What does the related to the idea of “where your treasure is?” these relationships. We should admire the external Bible describe the heart, mind, and flesh? and internal beauty of guys/girls and not just leave • How can spending extravagantly on the finest them at object level. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 presents Paul describes, in Romans 1:18-32, the horrific truth clothes be an example of serving desire instead the real definition of love: “Love is patient, love is regarding when we suppress the truth in order to of serving God? kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not satisfy our desires. Once we exchange God’s truth • If you made a choice to spend much less on proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self- and direction for a lie, then we experience the con- clothes by shopping for bargains and shopping seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record sequences, and further down into sin we go with our at thrift shops, what do you think would be a of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices actions to satisfy our selfish desire. great use for the money you saved? with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, Maybe the image of us being “the bride of Christ” • What else does the song and the Bible reading always hopes, always perseveres.” (Ephesians 5:22-32) might help. Submit, respect, make you think about? The lyrics of the song mention the word “it” more love, self-denial, and unity gives a whole new than once. In context, “it” seems to be taking love perspective our earthly relationships. Our greatest Conclusion: and making it an object. There is more to relation- model is Jesus Christ’s giving all that He had – even When the desire for the finest things becomes ships than one night with a handsome/beautiful to death. He submitted His life out of love, respect, more important than following God’s way for person. God offers us an eternal relationship with and self-denial for our benefit and to restore our your life, there’s a problem. Your friends will Him, and the privilege of living our lives with those original relationship with God. love you whether you have the best clothes or we honor who are made in the image of God. not. And God loves and cares for you just the Conclusion: way you are – no designer labels necessary. Conclusion: What are the differences of God’s way of building In what ways are you letting physical appearance relationships verses our own or the dating scene? be at the center of your relationships? What is one How can we encourage each other to build rela- way you can honor a person of the opposite sex? tionships with God at the center?

Artist: Artist: Artist: Maroon 5 Swedish House Mafia Taylor Swift Song: Daylight Song: Don’t You Worry Child Song: I Knew You Were Trouble Album: Overexposed Album: Until Now Album: By: Jessica Parrent By: Cindy Engøy By: Nick Williams [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Teaching Point: Teaching Point: Teaching Point: At some point we all must say goodbye to some- We can trust God because He has a plan for us. There are things all around us that look attractive one we love either to death or them moving on. and fun; but, many of these things can/will lead Opening Questions: straight to Hell. Have you ever wondered, “Why am I here? Why Opening Questions: was I born? Is life going to get any better? Isn’t Opening Questions: • We live in a world where we must let go of oth- being a Christian means an easier life?”We have What are some things you can name that can ers due to death or a move. How do we deal all had those feelings. Even people in the Bible be destructive to your life? Also, what are some with missing someone we love? went through depression and questioned why things that are the “cool” thing to do at your age? they were born. • How do we deal with the memories and the Discussion: pain in a way that helps us move closer to God Discussion: In “I Knew You Were Trouble” Taylor tells a story of instead of farther away? All of us go through feelings of doubt, depression, falling for guy that she knew would end up being a and questioning God. Sometimes we think that disaster in the end. At the beginning of the music Discussion: as Christ followers we should always be happy – video for this song, Taylor says, “How can the devil Throughout this song, we hear: “when the day- if we do have doubts or go through depression, be pulling you toward someone who looks so much light comes I’ll have to go.” We all know that we then there is something wrong with our faith in like an angel when he smiles at you?” are only on this earth for a limited amount of time. God. Even friends and family who don’t have faith This song is about a relationship, but it is easy to Why then do we have such a hard time letting go in God will say stuff like, “Well I thought you were see how this can relate to other areas of our lives. of someone? a Christian? Where is your God now?” Even when we know that God wishes for us to Read John 11:23-26. What does this verse say The Bible has many examples of people of faith who avoid these things, and that we also may even about death? questioned God, experienced depression, and had know that these things can be destructive in our doubts. Maybe these real people are in the Bible as lives, that we still choose them. As Taylor says, Read Psalm 30:5. Is mourning the loss of a loved examples for us and to let us know that we are not “The devil can make some very unattractive things one okay? alone when we have these feelings. look very, very attractive (my paraphrase).” A lot of us fall into this trap, and that isn’t okay. Jonah 4:1 – First, God asked Jonah to do a task for Read John 14:1-4. In whom should we trust? Him. Jonah fled and ended up in the belly of a great Proverbs 14:12-13 (Message) says, There’s What has He gone to do? What will happen to fish. God saved him and he decided to do what God a way of life that looks harmless enough; look Christians when He comes back? wanted him to do. His task was successful, and then again—it leads straight to hell. Sure, those people Jonah said, “Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is appear to be having a good time, but all that Conclusion: better for me to die than to live.” Okay, so you might laughter will end in heartbreak. That is definitely a As followers of Christ, we know our death is just be thinking, “Really dude, you did what God wanted. fine descriptive way of explaining what will hap- the beginning of our life. However, it saying good- He blessed your ministry. Now, you want to die? pen if we choose the world. bye to someone we love is very hard to do. As What do you have to be depressed about?” the song says, “when the daylight comes I’ll have In Daniel 1:3-16, Daniel and his comrades to go, but tonight I’m gonna hold you so close.” Job 3:3-4. Job lost everything and his response (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) have decid- Enjoy the people in your life while they are here, was, “May the day of my birth perish…” Wow, talk ed to forego eating from the King’s table. That love them, and hold them close. When the time about going through some deep depression! menu had to have been an attractive choice as it comes for them to go, give them to God knowing was the same food and drink that the King was Read Matthew 27:46. Jesus willingly gave His you will soon again see them. dining on. Those four men “resolved to refuse” life for our salvation. On the cross He cried out, what the King, a.k.a. the world, was offering, and “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”) chose their only option: vegetables and water. Come on, this is God’s Son. If He can get ques- And they came out ahead of the game because tion God, than I guess we all will go through they denied the world! those feelings sometime in our lives. Conclusion: Conclusion: We have a choice in life. We can choose a path So if we are all going to go through those feelings, that looks fantastic and fun right now (but that we what do we have to hold on to? Read Jeremiah have been warned leads to destruction), OR (and 29:11. God says to us, “For I know the plans I the better option, but also sometimes the harder have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to pros- and less fun option) we “resolve to refuse” what per you and not to harm you, plans to give you the world offers us. There’s no better time than hope and a future.” So, don’t you worry, child! now to make that decision!

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Let’s face it, plaques, shirts and books that A best seller with over 1.2 million copies given to don’t get read can’t do much to help your graduates by 25,000 churches, ConGRADulations! kids live for Christ past the youth group. is three grad gifts in one: Music Album (20 songs Now music and media, that’s another story from the top names in Christian music including Lecrae, Red, Tobymac, Switchfoot), Video-Media since they spend 7 ½ hours every day in Content (artist, author, and fellow grad video their entertainment media world. The greetings and advice), and 48-page Gift Book. Biblical truths enforced by ConGRADulations! Bonus–Class of 2013 Wristband and Links to 20 will reverberate on their iPhone, iPod and college-career ministries. mobile device playlists for years after graduation. So before your grads hit the NEW MUSIC 20 SONGS FROM TOP CHRISTIAN ARISTS road, give them some driving music. NOW MOBILE FRIENDLY Your grads will be able to immediately access all the NEW MEDIA STUDENT VIDEOS media content on theirphones. Point your NEW GIFT BOOK phone’s QR reader here to see the “What I’ve Learned ALL FOR ONLY NEW & MORE DEPTH (NIV COLLEGE DEVOTIONAL BIBLE DEVOS) Video” From Class of 2012 CLICK.LOOK. LISTEN.ORDER. Grad Patrick Ivison. $ GRAD2013.COM ALL VIDEOS/DEVOS MOBILE FRIENDLY $9.895 C.D95 (Orders Of 10 Or More 800.725.3300 Before April 26) NEW CLASS OF 2013 WRISTBAND •YLO91 SHELF_ORIG AD_Layout 1 2/13/13 1:46 PM Page 58

TRD MORE RESSHELFOU ADRCES FROM INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM The interlinc website is the best online resource for your ministry when it comes to music and media! You can listen to samples of all the music included in each volume of Youth Leaders Only, watch video clips from the Music Video Loops and read artist interviews and bios. You can also download articles on how to use music in your ministry, scope out our up-to-date Music Comparison Chart and check out other amazing resources to keep your youth ministry rockin’!

REGIONAL PROMOTION interlínc is all about relationships. That's why we have three regional directors: Mark Pittman in the SouthWest Region (San Diego Office), Troy Hargrave in the SouthCentral Region (Dallas Office) and Chris Renzelman in the NorthWest Region (Seattle Office). They are long-term youth ministry guys who love kids and are passionate about helping you use music in your ministry. Contact them for all your youth ministry music needs. Mark: mpittman@interlinc- online.com Troy: thargrave@interlinc- online.com Chris: crenz@interlinc- online.com

YOUTH LEADERS ONLY INTRODUCING YLO SELECT Youth ministry's original low cost Now there is a version of YLO for every music subscription service. Get all budget – introducing YLO Select. It’s the tools you need to use music and right at half price of YLO Original and media to connect with students. you get almost all the benefits plus you YLO Original: 36 CDs each year get to choose if you want the Main plus DVDs, posters, chord charts, Selections, the Hot Selections, or the music videos and Bible studies all Mild Selections. The great part is it is for just $279.95 plus $40. shipping. only $13 per month!” YLO Works: 56 CDs each year plus DVDs, posters, chord charts, music videos and Bible studies all for only $429.95 plus $70. shipping. YLO Access: 60 songs on 4 compilation CDs with corresponding Bible studies, DVDs, posters and chord charts for just $75.95 plus $24. shipping. Find out more at interlinc-online.com/ylo

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SURVIVING MIDDLE SCOOL BOOK ATRDND MUSIC SOUNDTRACK VESHELFRSION 2.0 AD MORE RESOURCES FROM INTERLíNC Middle School (some people know it as INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM “Junior High”) is a whole new world full The interlinc website is the best of new people, new schedules, weird online resource for your ministry situations and bizarre relationships. It’s a when it comes to music and time of life when “transmogrification” media! You can listen to samples takes place in kids’ bodies, homes, of all the music included in each friendships, and brains. Middle School volume of Youth Leaders Only, is when they learn to navigate the watch video clips from the Music important issues of life. Video Loops and read artist interviews and bios. You can also Surviving Middle School Version 2.0: download articles on how to use The Book & 9-Song Soundtrack has a music in your ministry, scope out plethora of tips, tunes, advice and our up-to-date Music Comparison wisdom to guide the middle schooler. Chart and check out other Family Force 5, Relient K, and Stellar amazing resources to keep your Kart join surfer-author Rick Bundschuh youth ministry rockin’! in bringing the wisdom—and the fun!

REGIONAL PROMOTION CONGRADULATIONS! interlínc is all about relationships. MUSIC-MEDIA-GIFT BOOK That's why we have three regional With over 1.2 million copies given to directors: Mark Pittman in the graduates by 25,000 churches, SouthWest Region (San Diego Office), ConGRADulations! is the #1 grad gift of Troy Hargrave in the SouthCentral this decade. BRAND NEW for 2013 it is Region (Dallas Office) and Chris a New Music (20 powerful songs from Renzelman in the NorthWest Region the top names in Christian music – (Seattle Office). They are long-term Lecrae, Red, for King & Country youth Tobymac, Owl City), New Mobile Media ministry guys who love kids and are (artist, author, and grad video greetings passionate about helping you use and advice, online Bible), New 48 Page music in your ministry. Contact them Gift Book, New recycled paper for all your youth ministry music Personalizable Gift Package, plus Class needs. Mark: mpittman@interlinc- of 2013 Wristband. Also includes online.com Troy: thargrave@interlinc- Ministry Resource Website (transition online.com Chris: crenz@interlinc- ministry weblinks, grad devotionals). online.com CLICK.LOOK.LISTEN. ORDER

YOUTH LEADERS ONLY INTRODUCING YLO SELECT Youth ministry's original low cost Now there is a version of YLO for every music subscription service. Get all budget – introducing YLO Select. It’s the tools you need to use music and right at half price of YLO Original and media to connect with students. you get almost all the benefits plus you NEED2KNOW EZINE YLO Original: 36 CDs each year get to choose if you want the Main Don’t miss out on free resources, plus DVDs, posters, chord charts, Selections, the Hot Selections, or the downloads and more in our every- music videos and Bible studies all Mild Selections. The great part is it is other-week e-newsletter. You’ll get for just $279.95 plus $40. shipping. only $13 per month!” “Heart of the Artist” interviews, YLO Works: 56 CDs each year plus music and video downloads, event DVDs, posters, chord charts, music information and more—all delivered videos and Bible studies all for only straight to your inbox. Sign up at $429.95 plus $70. shipping. interlinc-online.com/email YLO Access: 60 songs on 4 compilation CDs with corresponding Bible studies, DVDs, posters and chord charts for just $75.95 plus $24. shipping. Find out more at interlinc-online.com/ylo

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YLO SPECIAL EDITIONS Several recent volumes of Youth TRD Leaders Only are available as SHELF AD Special Editions. Topics include building and training your worship team (Rock'N U), evangelism (How To Bring It Up Without Throwing Up), middle school ministry (Making Impressions While The Cement’s Still Wet), the new sexuality (The Naked Truth: The New Sexuality and Youth Ministry). You can get each DVD, Bible studies and discussion starters, plus 15+ songs and corresponding Bible studies for only $29.95 plus $7.00 shipping. Call 1-800-725-3300 to order.

FCA AND INTERLÍNC’S PUMP’D WORKOUT AND PRE-GAME MUSIC PUMP’d #1 and #2 are aggressive, powerful collections of songs that prepare athletes and coaches for competition — and fans for the big game. All songs are original recordings by the top names in Christian music. Special pricing as low as $7.95.

INSIDERS GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL The Insiders Guide to High School Version 2.0 is a great gift for new kids coming into your ministry as well as for freshmen and sophomores! Multi-Media Disc features: seven great songs from top Christian bands, video student testimonies, Biblical answers to questions like, “Where do I fit in?”, clear Gospel presentation, and powerful Columbine High School video clip.

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YLO SPECIAL EDITIONS JOIN YOUTH LEADTRDERS ONLY Several recent volumes of Youth And Your Kids Will Love You! Leaders Only are available as SHELF AD Special Editions. Topics include (360+ songs annually) plus $40.00 Shipping/Handling building and training your worship YLO Original Membership $279.95 Make the style of my membership: Hot Mild Alternating team (Rock'N U), evangelism plus $20 Shipping digital (How To Bring It Up Without Digital version $279.95 Make the style of my membership: Hot Mild Alternating Throwing Up), middle school Canadian orders add additional $70 USD S/H; all other countries add add’l $120 USD S/H ministry (Making Impressions While The Cement’s Still Wet), the YLO Works Membership (560+ songs annually) $429.95 plus $70.00 S/H new sexuality (The Naked Truth: Digital version $429.95 plus $20 Shipping digital The New Sexuality and Youth Canadian orders add additional $70 USD S/H; all other countries add add’l $120 USD S/H Ministry). You can get each DVD, Bible studies and discussion YLO Access Membership (50+ songs annually) $75.95 plus $24.00 S/H starters, plus 15+ songs and Canadian orders add additional $52 USD S/H; all other countries add add’l $88 USD S/H corresponding Bible studies for only $29.95 plus $7.00 shipping. YLO Select Membership (200+ songs annually) $149.95 plus $30.00 S/H Call 1-800-725-3300 Make the style of my membership: Hot Mild Main to order. Canadian orders add additional $83 USD S/H; all other countries add add’l $120 USD S/H TOTAL ANNUAL YLO MEMBERSHIP: ______Other Great Resources from interlínc

Purchase a Single Box of YLO (extra S/H outside US) FCA AND INTERLÍNC’S YLO Original Single Box choose: Hot Mild $72.50 plus $10.00 shipping plus $17.50 shipping PUMP’D WORKOUT AND YLO Works Single Box $110.00 G O T I N E R L C - . M PRE-GAME MUSIC YLO Access Single Box $29.95 plus $7.00 shipping O R PUMP’d #1 and #2 are aggressive, powerful collections Pump’d or Pump’d 2 Workout CD (circle one) of songs that prepare athletes Order 1–4 CDs for $10.95 each ____ x $10.95 = ____ + $4 S/H = ____ TOTAL F R A N K L I , T 3 7 0 6 8 - 4 and coaches for competition — Order 5–19 CDs for $8.95 each ____ x $8.95 = ____ + $6 S/H = ____ TOTAL • and fans for the big game. All Order 20+ CDs for $7.95 each ____ x $7.95 = ____ + $10 S/H = ____ TOTAL songs are original recordings by the top names in Christian Transition Tools for Your Students music. Special pricing as low ConGRADulations! Class of 2013 CD, Mobile Media and Gift Book as $7.95. Order 1–9 CD, DVD and Gift Book Sets for $12.95 each ____ x $12.95 = ____ + $4 S/H = ____ TOTAL C A L 1 - 8 0 7 2 5 3

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Bible Studies Alphabetically Listed By Themes

Authenticity / 35 Red / Perfect Life

Difficulty; Hope Within / 22 Elevation Worship / Nothing Is Wasted

God’s Power / 29 Planetshakers / Limitless

God’s Presence / 21 Capital Kings / You’ll Never Be Alone

God’s Presence / 37 Spoken / Stand Alone

God’s Provision / 36 Southbound Fearing / Something Greater

Grace / 23 Everfound / Never Beyond Repair

Hope; In God / 24 Flyleaf / New Horizons

Life; Purpose/Meaning / 20 The Purpose Film

Life; Purpose/Meaning / 27 Jeremy Camp / Reckless

Love; Unconditional / 26 Jekob / Love Is All

Prayer / 30 Plumb / Need You Now

Renewal / 25 Gungor / Beautiful Things

Sacrifice / 18 conGRADulations! Class Of 2013

Salvation; Regeneration (New Life) / 28 Json / Brand New

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