What up my people, good tidings to you (what in the world does that mean? I’m not real sure but hey there it is), here’s what’s going down in the CBC youth world:

- F2F – we are starting a new series this week called Q & A based on the issues you wrote on note cards last week. Last week we talked about Adam and Eve, this week will talk about denominations and why they exist and how we should view them.
- Joy Box – Our sacrificial offerings in the Joy Box will be going toward providing clean, healthy drinking water for a community in Africa. Think about what you could sacrifice so that you could give money toward this cause.
- Big Stuf – July 5th – 11th in Panama City Beach, FL. Forms are available now so get them filled out and turned in along with your $50 deposits. Forms and deposit must be in by April 27th.
- Big Stuf fundraisers – The awesome mentors have done a great job putting together some fundraiser opportunities for Big Stuf:
- May 31 – CAR WASH – 9 AM to 3 PM – it will be held at Ace Hardware on Wabash Ave. The amount applied to your account will depend on how many hours you are able to volunteer. Come help and invite as many friends and family members as you can!
- Sonic Cards – We will be selling Sonic coupon cards for $5 each. For every card you sell $5 will be credited to your account.
- Pizza Hut Cards – These cards are similar to the Sonic cards, they sell for $10 each and for every card you sell $6 is credited to your account.
- Boxes of Candy Bars – Sell a box with 52 candy bars in it and you will have $32 applied to your account.

April 9, 2008
Contents
1. Memorization - Verse of the Week
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Video of the Week
4. Surf Report
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot

1. MEMORIZATION VERSE OF THE WEEK
1 Corinthians 1:9 “God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.”

2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
SAFE SEX

TOPIC: Setting proper sexual boundaries

MAIN SCRIPTURE: "Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires." (Song of Solomon 8:4)

OTHER SCRIPTURES: Psalm 119:9; John 10:10; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Ephesians 5:1-20; Hebrews 13:4

WHAT JESUS MIGHT SAY TO YOU:

I see the sexual messages society repeatedly tries to pound into your head. Society wants you to think that sex is simply a physical act, that there's nothing wrong with premarital sex. Don't believe it.

I'll get straight to the point: Premarital sex is sin. I'm not trying to make life miserable for you, but your heart isn't ready to handle the intimacy of a sexual relationship. Awakening your heart before the time is right will have devastating effects--including in your life with the person you eventually marry. Trust me.

So let's construct some boundaries together before you pass the point of no return:

1. Invite me into your relationships. I didn't come so you would have an unsatisfying life; I came so you might have an abundant life. And besides, I'm present in all your relationships--don't you think it's about time you acknowledge me in them? Make me an active part in your conversation, and you'll discover a spiritual dimension of your relationship that few couples enjoy.

2. Don't ask how far you can go. When you do that, you're looking for ways to get around me. Instead stay far enough from the boundary that you won't have to ask that question. (Of course, asking me for a little insight doesn't hurt.)

3. Take time to get to know the other person. Usually when a premarital relationship becomes sexual, the two people stop exploring each other's hearts.

4. Do things in groups. This will go a long way toward preventing you from placing yourself in compromising positions.

5. Ask your friends to help you stay pure. They're an important line of defense.

You have a lifetime of enjoyable sex ahead of you. Don't put it in jeopardy by prematurely exploring it. And remember: If you've already explored, I love you just the same as I always have--just ask for my forgiveness and start your life and relationships anew.

Love, Jesus

SUMMARY CHALLENGE: Jesus wants you to enjoy a lifetime of sex--but he doesn't want you to lessen the joy by having sex before you're married.

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Taken from "Conversations with Jesus" copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.
https://shop.youthspecialties.com/store/product.php?productid=319
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3. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Welp…this is cute. aww
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZB0no_RCMs
* If you know a good video and want to share it, let me know.

4. SURF REPORT
~ Scientific (?) Experiments with Twinkies
http://www.twinkiesproject.com/

~ Color a Picture
http://www.coloring.com/pictures/choose.cdc

5. FORGETTABLE FACT
In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose

6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Love is the great conqueror of lust."
~C.S. Lewis

"The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost."
~G.K. Chesterton

7. PARTING SHOT
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

Grace and Peace to you, have a great week. josh

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