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📖 Weekly Recap: Who’s Carrying You?

Last week’s message, “Who’s Carrying You?”, focused on the story of the paralyzed man and challenged us to examine who we allow close to us. We were reminded that when we’re stuck, hurting, or unable to move forward on our own, God often uses the people around us to carry us to Him.

🔥 Key Scriptures:
📖 Luke 5:17-26 – The paralyzed man couldn’t get to Jesus by himself, but his friends refused to let obstacles stop them. Because of their faith, Jesus healed him.
📖 Proverbs 27:9 – Godly relationships bring encouragement, strength, and joy.

⚡ Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Sometimes You Can’t Carry Yourself – And that’s okay. God places people in your life for those moments.
2️⃣ Who You Surround Yourself With Matters – The right people won’t leave you stuck; they’ll help move you forward.
3️⃣ Faith Can Be Borrowed – The paralyzed man was healed because of the faith of those carrying him.

🙌 When you can’t get to Jesus on your own, who’s willing to carry you there?

👀 This week, we’ll be diving into the men who carried the paralyzed man—and what it means to be that kind of friend. Don’t miss it!

Last night did not disappoint! 🙌
We love getting to take our students to Fields of Faith and see them surrounded by others their age who are unashamed of their faith. There’s something powerful about watching a field full of students worship Jesus together.

The testimonies shared were incredible, and the presence of God was so strong.
The best part — SEVEN students gave their lives to Jesus!

As youth pastors, our hearts are so full. Nights like this remind us why we do what we do. God is raising up a generation that’s bold, hungry, and ready to make an impact for His Kingdom.

📖 Weekly Recap: Are You Ready? ⏰

Two weeks ago, we kicked off our new series “Ready or Not” with a movie night watching The Remaining—a powerful reminder of what’s to come when Jesus returns. This past week, Israel followed up with a message titled “Are You Ready?” that challenged us to examine our hearts and ask the question: If Jesus came back today, would I be ready?

🔥 Key Scriptures:
📖 Matthew 24:43-44 – Be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.
📖 Matthew 25:1-13 – The parable of the ten virgins reminds us to stay spiritually alert and filled with oil.
📖 2 Peter 3:11-13 – Live holy and godly lives as we look forward to the day of God.
📖 Luke 21:36 – Be always on watch and pray that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.
📖 Matthew 12:43-45 – Don’t leave your spiritual house empty—fill it with the presence of God.
📖 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us.

⚡ Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Readiness Requires Relationship – You can’t prepare for His return without knowing Him personally.
2️⃣ Don’t Run on Empty – Keep your lamp full—stay in prayer, the Word, and community.
3️⃣ Repentance is Readiness – Confess, turn from sin, and walk in the light daily.
4️⃣ Jesus is Coming—Ready or Not.

🙌 Come ready this week as we continue our “Ready or Not” series with another powerful word!

Next Wednesday, Sept 24, is See You at the Pole in the morning. That evening we’ll continue with a special service called See You After the Pole at the Varnum Softball Field.

If you are in 6th-12th Grade, we would love to have you join us!

👉 Please note: we will NOT be meeting at the youth building that night.
📍 Address: Varnum Public Schools, 11929 Ns 3550 Seminole, OK 74868

🚌 Van Route Info: We will not be running the van for this event. With setup, food prep, and service starting quickly, there won’t be time to run routes. Please make arrangements for your student to attend—we don’t want them to miss it!

This will be a night of worship, encouragement, and time together as we celebrate what God is doing in our schools. We want every student to be a part of it!