Welcome to The Main Event Youth

Psalm 119:11 "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

7/18/2017

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. – Psalm 119:11
Lots of times in the craziness of life, we don’t take time to treasure God’s word. We think that if we aren’t too tired before bed we will read the Bible. Or if life gets less busy we will read the Bible. What we’re actually in essence saying is that we don’t treasure the Bible like we should. We don’t make it a priority in our lives.
The word treasure is defined as something that is very special, important, or valuable. In many cases, that’s not how we treat our Bibles. We often overlook the value that is at our fingertips if we would just open the book. The solutions to our problems are there. The answer to our questions are there. The peace that we are searching for is there. It’s all there, it’s just up to us to do like this daily Bible verse encourages us to do and treasure it.
When we treasure something we make time for it, and it’s important to us. Today, don’t forget to set aside some time to read the treasure God gave to us, the Bible.
Bro. Brian

The Main Event will have a Movie Night this Wednesday July 19th. The movie will start at 6:15PM.
---------------------------------------------
VSM Philippines 2017
Please continue to pray for Courtney Lamb as she is currently still serving in the Philippines. Things are going great. They were able to share the gospel in a local fishing village and lead a VBS program at one of the mission points there. God has done some amazing things with this group of students. Let’s keep them in our prayers daily.
----------------------------------------------

"For we live by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

7/12/2017

Too often we are guided by what we feel and what we see. We look at how much money we have, how we feel when we wake up, or what we see going on around us. We allow these things to determine how we live our life, our decisions and our happiness.

However, this verse challenges us to live differently. It challenges us to not live our lives based only on what we see going on around us, but rather to let our lives be guided by our faith in Jesus. When we let what Jesus says in the Bible guide our life we can experience true peace because our lives are guided by something that is stable and unchanging.

Bro. Brian

SOAR

SOAR is officially over this year. We had a great time in Dallas this year. I want to say thank you again to our church, students and the adult chaperones for working so hard to raise the funds for this year’s trip. I’m ready to do it again for 2018!

VBS - EVEREST

This Wednesday night we will be helping decorate for VBS. Our VBS will be held this Saturday July 15th from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. It’s a one day VBS. Let’s make this a fun time for our younger kids. We will start at 6:45PM Wednesday night.
-
--------------------------------------------
MOVIE NIGHT

The Main Event will have a Movie Night Wednesday July 19th. The movie will start at 6:00PM.

The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. - Joshua 9:14

6/7/2017

It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the things going on around us. If you’re like most people, you’ve got tons of things in your life screaming for your attention. In all the busyness it’s pretty easy to leave God out of our lives. Most of the time, we don’t intentionally leave God out, it just happens in the midst of our business. We simply forget to include God in our decision making.
That’s a lot like what today’s Bible verse is talking about. In this verse, the leaders of Israel made a really bad decision because they didn’t ask God about it. God was willing to give them information to help them make a good decision. However, they never even asked God. As a result, a really bad decision was made.
Decide to learn from the mistake the leaders of Israel made. Determine to get God’s advice when making decisions and follow His leading. When you get God involved in your decision making, everything else will fall into place!
Bro. Brian

CAR WASH
This past Saturday we had to cancel our car wash due to rain in the forecast. We have rescheduled the car wash for June 24th from 8:30AM till noon. The car wash will be held at Betty’s catalog in Mantachie next to Frost Bites. All monies raised will go to the youth account for SOAR.
------------------------------------------------
This Wednesday night JT Thompson will be leading out Main Event. Please meet down in the gym for games. Main Event starts at 6:45.
------------------------------------------------
MOVIE NIGHT

The Main Event will have a Movie Night Wednesday June 14th. The movie will start at 6:00PM. Hope to see you there.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. - 1 Cor. 13:4

5/25/2017

I’m sure you’re like me and have been in a situation where you or someone you care about hasn’t been treated kindly. It can really be hard to do the Godly thing in these situations. How do you stay kind and patient when people are mistreating you? How do you deal with those around you who just drive you crazy?
One important thing to remember is that you’re not going to become kind and patient in one day. It’s a lifelong process. So pick a small area each day that you can work on becoming more loving to others. You might choose to let your brother pick the TV show you watch at night instead of arguing with him. You might let the new kid go in front of you in line at lunch. Whatever it is, find a small area where you can practice patience and kindness every day.
If you do this daily, you’ll find that you’ll become much more loving and kind than you thought you could be. With God’s help, you can be patient and kind.
Bro. Brian

2017 Graduates!

Thanks again to all who helped out with our graduation service this past Sunday. Best wished to all the graduates. God bless you!
------------------------------------------------
May 31st we are going bowling. Please sign up if you haven’t done so. The signup sheet is in the Amphitheater. Please bring $10 to cover the bowling cost. The bus will leave at 6:15PM.
------------------------------------------------
The Main Event is hosting another car wash June 3rd at Betty’s Catalog shop next to Frost bites in Mantachie. This is our last Fundraiser before SOAR. We will start at 8:00AM that morning and quit around noon time. All funds raised will go toward SOAR.

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. - Col. 1:27

5/10/2017

Have you ever had a friend who told you a secret? It makes you feel important when someone tells you a secret. It makes you feel you are trusted. Today’s Bible verse tells us a secret, which is the fact that we’ve got Christ living inside us.
Accepting Jesus as our savior is life changing. That’s a secret we should share with everyone. If you need help, you can rely on Jesus on the inside of you. If you need encouragement to make it through the day, you can lean on Christ living on the inside of you. The fact that you’ve got Christ living in you changes everything.
It gives you confidence that you can do the things that God has called you to do. It can give you peace that you’re going to be okay. Christ living on the inside of you means that you’re equipped and able to handle anything that might come your way. Be encouraged today. There’s nothing that you can face that you’re not equipped to handle because you’ve got Jesus living on the inside of you.
Bro. Brian
YARD SALE

A huge “Thank You” to everyone for a successful yard sale this past Saturday. With your donations and help we raised $2,555.85! All the funds raised will go toward our summer trip to Dallas this year.

2017 Graduate!

Our Graduation service will be May 21st. We will have the church unlocked Friday May 19th to allow those students and parents to set up their tables. We are asking the tables to be set up in the foyer/crosswalk of the church. After the morning service we would like to honor our graduates with a church wide lunch. The youth committee is also asking the church to please bring a covered dish that Sunday. Let’s honor these grads on a job well done!
Our 2017 Graduates…Blake Wigginton, Dawson Young, Jacob Clouse, Jaren Johnson, Courtney Lamb and Chase Haley

Romans 8:2 (NIV) Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

5/2/2017

How do you feel when it’s Friday? Do you feel relieved? Maybe you know that you don’t have school for a few days and get the chance to get caught up on sleep and schoolwork. In a way, Friday is a type of freedom for students. You know that you have two days to relax and catch up.
The feeling you get on a Friday is only a small fraction of the freedom that you experience in Christ. Today’s verse tells us that we’ve been set free from sin and death. We are no longer bound by sin, we’re not held back by our sinful nature and it’s desires. Rather we’ve been set free. Sin no longer has a hold on us.
This freedom that we experience in Christ is way greater than any weekend, school break or holiday. It’s life changing. You’ve been made completely and totally free from the power of sin because of what Jesus did. That’s the most freeing news there is!
Bro. Brian

This Saturday, May 6th is our yard sale. If you have any last minute items you wish to drop off I will be at the church on Friday. Our yard sale will start at 6:00AM Saturday morning. Thanks again to all who donated items and to all the help received with this fundraiser.

I Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

4/26/2017

There are so many things going on in the world and on top of all those things, you have your own worries and concerns. You could be worried about what school to go to or what sport to go out for. Maybe you’re even worried about your upcoming History test. Worries and cares can easily burden you to the point where you don’t feel you can keep going on.
There’s one thing to do with cares and worries which is to throw them away from you. Give them to God. When a fisherman casts a net or a fishing line, he forcefully throws it away and leaves it there. Visually that’s what we do with our cares. We throw them from us to God.
Let God catch your cares like you catch a ball. And God won’t throw them back to you and say “sorry, I don’t know what to do with it or sorry, I’m too busy to catch your care today.” Why? Because God is God. He can handle all your cares and everybody else’s too. Not only can He do it because He is God, but He wants to handle it for you because He’s our loving father. So the next time you are tempted to worry and carry a care, stop and talk to God.
Bro. Brian

CHARITY BELK SALE:

Reminder for our students, please turn in your Belk charity card money.
------------------------------------------------

YARD SALE:
Several folks have been donating items for our yard sale on Saturday May 6th. Bro Richey will be available if you have things to drop off at the church during the day. You can also contact me and I will make arrangements to meet you. Thanks!
-------------------------------------------------
YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, April 26th I would like to meet with the youth committee after service in the amphitheater. We have a few things to go over before our yard sale. I’m asking all youth committee members to please be present. Thanks!

Proverbs 13:20 "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm".

4/11/2017

Your friends are important. Who you spend time with and get advice from matters a lot to your future. I once heard someone say to never take advice from anyone who isn’t smarter than you in an area. What they meant was, if you need money advice, you need to find someone who manages their money better than you do. If you need relationship advice, find someone who has successful relationships in their lives.
Who you walk with, associate with, and take advice from makes a big difference in your life. If you struggle with temptation to sin in a particular area, you probably want to avoid spending time with friends that struggle in the same area.
If you choose to make smart friendships, you’ll find that you’ll be challenged and avoid a lot of trouble in your life. It might be hard to say no to a bad friendship or relationship, but realize that you’re worth it. Your future is important enough to say no to a bad relationship. Choose today to walk with wise people. Get advice and have close relationships with those who challenge you to be better and get closer to God.
See you Wednesday night!
Bro. Brian

THANK YOU!!

I am happy to announce we had another successful BBQ lunch this past Sunday! We raised a little over $900 to help get us to SOAR. Thank you to all who supported us and to all the workers to make this a success.

CHARITY BELK SALE!

We still have Belk charity sale cards for $5 each to help raise money for SOAR. The Charity sale is April 29th. If you are interested please see me or one of our students for details!

YARD SALE

We are taking items for the yard sale on May 6th, as a reminder we are not taking clothes. Bro Richey has told me that he would be available if you have things to drop off at the church during the day. You can also contact me and I will make arrangements to meet you to drop off your items. Thanks!!!

Matthew 5:16 (NLT) "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

4/3/2017

Sometimes people just want to see you walk this Christian life out. They want to see if Jesus really changes your everyday life or if your faith in Jesus is just all talk. Nothing speaks as loudly about your faith as what you do. The things you do everyday shine your message to the world.
Let God help you to show good deeds to those around you. As He does, people will take notice. You’re not doing it to be noticed, but as you do good deeds for Jesus it does make an impact on others around you.
This Bible verse says that they will then praise your heavenly Father. When they see your good works and ask you about the difference in your life, tell them it’s because of Jesus in your life. This will help them to know who to glorify when they see the good things in your life.
See you Wednesday night!
Bro. Brian

BBQ LUNCHEON:

Don’t forget, this Sunday after morning service the Main Event is having a BBQ lunch. Plates will be $8.00 each. We will also have carry out plate’s available too. All funds raised are for SOAR 2017! Also, at 6:00PM, the choir will be having an Easter program entitled “Amazing Love”. We’ve got a busy day planned for Sunday please make plans to be a part of it!

BELK Charity SALE:
Our Students are selling Belk charity sale cards for $5 each to help raise money for SOAR. The Charity sale is April 29th. If you are interested please see me or one of our students for details!

YARD SALE:
The Main Event is having a yard sale May 6th in the gym. If you have items to donate please see me or another youth committee member. Thanks!

For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Galatians 5:14

3/30/2017

Have you ever been reading a really hard to understand book for school? I remember a few times when I just didn’t understand what I was reading. When I was stumped, I’d get online and read a summary of the chapter I was supposed to be reading. Finding another person’s summary of the chapter helped me. It allowed me to know and understand what I was reading.
This verse is a summary of the law. And just like the summaries I found online, this summary makes it so simple and easy to understand. By simply loving others like we would ourselves, we are fulfilling the law.
We wouldn’t steal from ourselves. We wouldn’t murder ourselves. We are always looking out for our own best interests. However, this verse shows us that we should be treating other people like we treat ourselves. Loving people like this is hard work, but it’s worth it!
Bro. Brian
The Main Event is having a BBQ lunch April 9th after morning service. Plates will be $8.00 each. We will also have carry out plate’s available too. All funds raised are for SOAR 2017!

Our Students are selling Belk charity sale cards for $5 each to help raise money for SOAR. The Charity sale is April 29th. If you are interested please see me or one of our students for details!

The Main Event is having a yard sale May 6th in the gym. If you have items to donate please see me or another youth committee member. Thanks!