Have you ever felt that people look down on you because you are young? Inexperienced, perhaps not qualified? The verse above is a great reminder that God uses the young for His will. 
 
Perhaps you feel like you are too young or don’t know enough to make a difference for God. However, that is not the case. What you know is enough. You are not too young to be used in a big way by God.
 
Challenge yourself to be a leader this New Year. Decide that you’re not going to just sit back and let life happen to you, but that you’re going to stand up and make a difference in the lives of those around you. Choose to be an example of God’s love to the people around you.
 
Bro. Brian
 Youth Praise Team
 PT practice this Wednesday at 5:45!  Please be on time.



VALENTINE'S BANQUET
The Main Event is having a Valentines Banquet for the Young at Heart on Saturday February 16th at 5:00PM in the fellowship hall.  We are inviting all members, ages 62 and up to join us for this fun night!  I will have a signup sheet this Sunday in the foyer for those that are interested in attending.  By signing up we will have an idea on how much food to buy. We hope that you will be able to join us.  I’m looking forward to it! 
 
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This Wednesday night in Main Event we will be starting our second lesson in our “Spiritual Fitness” Journey.  I will be talking about physical exercise and way we can exercise our faith for God.  We had a good crowd of students last week and I’m hoping for another big crowd this Wednesday.  See you then.
 
 
 
 
 

How do you know that a car is a car? There are certain characteristics about a car that make it unique. These are the things that help you recognize a car. For example, you notice that it has four wheels, side mirrors, windows or an engine. These things make a car different than a horse, or a house.
 
How you know a car is a car is a lot like what today’s Bible verse is talking about. There are certain things that make a Christian a Christian. One of those things is love. As Christians, we should be loving each other, not tearing others down. Love is a characteristic that should define Christians.
 
Love shows up in many areas of our lives. How do we treat our mom? What do we do about the old lady down the street that needs help bringing in her groceries? These things are all examples of showing love to others. Love should be a trademark for Christians.
 

SOUP LUNCHEON
Thank you First Baptist for supporting our college ministry this past Sunday.  Our soup lunch was a success.  We raised a little over $400 dollars.  All the money raised will go towards Passion 2019 in Atlanta Georgia.
 
Youth Praise Team Practice this Wednesday at 5:45PM

This Wednesday night is our “Welcome Back” night in Main Event.  I can’t begin to tell everyone how excited I am to start back with regular services.  Please be in prayer for this special night.  Our message is entitled “We are the Main Event”.  I have done this message before but I have changed things up a little bit.  I felt the God tugging at my heart to share some others thoughts.  Let’s make this a great year in Main Event.  I will see everyone Wednesday at 6:45.
 
College leaders please wear your “Door Holder” t-shirts and Adults please wear your Main Event t-shirts.
 
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Praise Team Practice Wednesday at 5:45PM
 
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This past Wednesday we had our “Back to School Bash”.  We had a great turnout of students.  Thanks again for all the help in preparing for this fun night.  I know we had over 60 people in attendance.  Thank you Lord!! 
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Going to school isn’t always fun.  In fact, it can feel at times like you’re getting teeth pulled.  However, putting into action these suggestions will help you make this school year more fun.
 

• Give yourself some competition – Set  Some Goals
• Find things to be excited about at school
• Choose to be happy
• Stay Committed to Jesus

 
I hope all of you have a great first week back at school.  I’m praying for y’all.  See you Wednesday.
 
 
 
Don’t forget…

Back to School 
BASH

 
 This Wednesday August 8th will be our “Back to School Bash”.  I have rented a HUGE inflatable water slide that will be set up in the lower parking lot.  We will have hot dogs and ice cream.  Be sure to invite a friend, especially a friend that isn’t a part of a youth ministry.  We will at 6:00PM and go till 8:00PM. 
 
 
 
 

Sometimes it can be really hard to do your best.  Maybe you have a teacher at school who never gives out grades that you feel are fair, so you want to stop even trying.  Or perhaps you've got a boss at work who never seems to notice how hard of a worker you are and you're frustrated.

It can be really easy in life to let what others think and say discourage us from doing our best at school or a job.  However, we shouldn't be letting other people have the final say in how hard we work.

We should be doing all things for God.  So regardless of whether your boss or teachers notice, you should always be doing your best.  God notices and he will reward you in time.  So challenge yourself to do your best in everything you tackle each day.  Take pride inworking hard and you'll be excited to see how far that attitude takes you.

God bless,

Bro Brian

Watever 
   you do,
Do it all for
the glory  of
God