Lit Student Ministries

1 Corinthians 15:34

2010-02-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God, I speak this to your shame.

When was the last time we stopped and took a good hard look at everything around us and actually let it all sink in? The place we live in is dying and we have the cure, but tragically we withhold it and selfishly keep it all to ourselves. Jesus Christ never intended for us to hide behind the mask of, "My faith is a very personal thing to me." Instead he wants it to be the exact opposite; for us to not just be an open book, but one of those books on CD that tells the story for you! He wants us to proclaim his love to the world openly, shamelessly, and loudly! When we look at ourselves do we see a dusty old book tucked away somewhere, hidden from the rest of the world? Or do we see a book on CD, ready to share the story of Christ's love to anyone who will listen?

laying down the misunderstood

2010-02-11T20:33:00.000-08:00

I seem to have found myself on the verge of something that most Christians fear and run away from...laying my life in its entirety down before God; allowing Him free reign over every single aspect of my life, my future, my career, my plans, my marriage, my next few moments, and everything big or small that falls in between! It is profoundly scary to say the least. I mean our plans are the most important thing we culturally conditioned Americans hold on to. We have to be in control of everything and we fear, naturally, that if we are not then something may go tragically wrong. And then what? Who is at fault? How will we pick ourselves up? And wouldn't it have been much smarter to just have taken preventative measures and have everything planned out just as we feel is best? Wow, what a misguided train of thought!!!

To those who actively pursue the words of God and learn it all as a whole, this concept is understood as being a pinnacle action in the life of the believer. There is one moment in which a believer truly begins to thrive in the life God promises and begins to truly know God (not to mention this moment harbors the prime of the believer's impact making), and this moment is the point at which we step back from ALL of our desires, wants, and needs and release all reign to God. This action is deathly terrifying, however, its hard for us to do it, but when we make this action our lifestyle then God's promise to, "...have life, and have it to the full..." becomes intensely multiplied. The fact is letting everything in our lives become wholly submitted to God's desires is the most beneficial thing that we can do. We may not experience a cushy lifestyle or even a safe one, but we will possess a joy that the world does not offer or understand, a provision greater then what is known, and a relationship with God so intimate you will crave its sweetness throughout the day. Simply put we are afraid to drop everything because we either trust ourselves more then we trust God, we want the world not God, or we are afraid of what God may want of us. Whatever our fear, it is undesirable at best compared to the knowledge of what God's perfect plan has in store for us. My challenge both to myself and to you is to take small steps. Deliberately ask God to show you what He would have you to do today that is not part of your plan... and do it!

SNOW!!

2010-01-30T17:28:00.000-08:00

Because of hte snow there will be NO church in the morning and most likely no church in the evening...I will update tomorrow when I am 100% sure.

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And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Lunch for the SLACKERS!!!

2010-01-19T18:14:00.000-08:00

All you students who don't have to go to school tomorrow, well, for one-I am jealous, and two-we gotta go to pizza hut!!!

So.....Wednesday 12:30 at Pizza Hut on Innes St by Chik-Fil-A...be there...or go to school!!!

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14

Winter "IN" Treat

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This coming January 22-23 is our first major event of the year! Students arrive at 10:30 and bring money for IHOP!!! REMEMBER--we need to have a minimum of 15 students at this event!!!

Here is the rough schedule:

- 10:30 – 11:00 PM – Students Arrive

- 11:00 – Opening announcements/Prayer

- 11:15 – hang out time

- 11:45 – Settle and begin worship

- 12:10 – Message #1

- 12:45– GAMES for prizes!

- 1:30 – hang out time

- 2:00 – Settle for worship

- 2:15 – Message #2

- 2:45 – gear up for IHOP

- 4:15 Return to Church/hang out

- 4:30 – BLOODY BONES

- 5:00 – Hang out time/Movie

- 7:00 – Leave for home

"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us." 2 Corinthians 5:20

ChRiStMaS!!!!!

2009-12-25T14:17:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

I hope that everyone's Christmas is amazing...gotta say, I woke up to a white Christmas this morning in Roanoke, VA (just thought I would rub it in!!!)

"And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life"

Relient K - Celebrate the Day

snow snow snow!!! and a dinner replacement!

2009-12-18T18:03:00.000-08:00

hey guys,

sorry that we had to cancel tonight but I hope that everyone is enjoying there fun in the snow!!!

Sunday after the morning service we will have the dinner and a SUPER LEGIT Christmas party at the church to replace the canceled event!

Also, think on this in light of the snow:

Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost parts. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:6-7

change of plans

2009-12-18T10:11:00.000-08:00

Tonight's progressive dinner and tanglewood trip has been changed due to weather. We will do the whole dinner at Trish Bryan's house to cut down on driving, and there will be no sleepover for the girls. We will eat, hang out, play games, and have fun. Still be at the church at 5:30...COST IS NOW FREE!

God is good

2009-12-09T08:50:00.000-08:00

⁷ For the king trusts in the LORD;
through the unfailing love of the Most High
he will not be shaken.

⁸ Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies;
your right hand will seize your foes.

Psalm 21:7-8

Isn't it amazing that God loves us and takes care of us! God loves us so much and desires for us to love him in return; he defends us and protects in our times of need; and he even provides for us when we need him too. Remember: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

God is good...think on that

Tebow

2009-12-07T19:59:00.000-08:00

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." John 16:33

The other day I was watching the Florida Gators play Alabama and noticed that Tim Tebow (the Gators' Quarterback) had the reference to that verse written under his eyes and it reminded me how much of an influence we can be to the world around us just by sharing our faith through our actions. What little things can you do to share the gospel to the people around you?

DEC 18 Dinner/Tanglewood

2009-12-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

PROGRESSIVE DINNER AND THE FESTIVAL LIGHTS!!!!

On Friday Dec. 18 we will meet at SMBC at 5:30 and depart to begin our progressive dinner and trip to the festival of lights! Cost is $4 per person and parents are more then welcome to join! So far Trish and Charlie Bryan are the only ones to commit their home so we are still in need of two more homes for the progressive dinner, so (parents) if you can or know someone who can volunteer then please let me know asap; otherwise we will not have this event! After the dinner is finished we will journey to Tanglewood to view the Christmas lights!

Schedule

remember cost $4 (food, gas, admission)

5:30 - meet at SMBC

5:45 - Home #1 - Appetizers

6:15 - leave for Home #2 - Entree

7:00 leave for Home #3 - Dessert

7:40 - leave for Tanglewood!

?10:00 to 11:00? - Return (depends on lines and traffic)

Please please please help us find more homes! If parents don't help then we don't have an event :(

UPDATE!!!

2009-12-01T15:11:00.000-08:00

~ DECEMBER 18 ~

Progressive Dinner followed by a trip to Tanglewood!!! Details coming tomorrow...

GIRLS NIGHT

2009-11-19T11:35:00.000-08:00

Ok, so Christen is hosting a girls night on Saturday at our apartment! There will be pizza, chick flicks, and hang out time. Those who want to come and stay the night and then ride with us to church in the morning are more then welcome to, but if you can't then we understand! Hope you can come! If you need info, a ride, or anything call my cell or facebook me!

Hey Guys

2009-11-18T08:37:00.000-08:00

This is a temporary Blog that we are setting up until the "good" one is finished! Hope you guys are as excited as I am to see what God is going to do with our students.

Parents: Keep this blog in your favorites to see upcoming events and details, catch a glance at our students in action, and get some encouragement and inspiration for your own personal walk with Jesus Christ!

Students: this is for you! stay updated, see pics and videos, and get excited about some JESUS!!!

Love you guys! More later...