Comments on: Church Kids: helping teens fall in love with a familiar God.

By: Neal Folger

Neal Folger — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:50:22 +0000

We had a very powerful worship experience at our high school summer camp called “Blindfold Worship.” The camp leaders gave all the camp’s attendees, students & leaders, a blindfold + instructed them to spread out – to get some space to be alone. As the blindfolds were put on, 2-4 worship songs were played. All we had were our ears, heart, mind, and spirit. It was so special to use those senses to experience God’s presence. It left a mark so deep that I’ll be using that for one of our regular youth gatherings in the fall….

By: Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:23:19 +0000

I completely agree with you. We can demonstrate a life in pursuit of God to the teens we work with.

By: Genie Marklund

Genie Marklund — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:59:15 +0000

In reply to Theresa Mazza. I think that adults need to get away and have personal encounters much like teens do. They/we need to unplug, stop checking our phones and get away from the busyness of life!

By: Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:54:26 +0000

In reply to Josh. Josh thanks for the encouragement and reminder. Silence is powerful. What a great message. Thank you.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:25:54 +0000

That was a wonderfully powerful message. I remember so many times when this has happened in my life (being as involved as I am in church). It always seems that as the one trying to be the voice of God to others that what we need most is time when the only voice that can be heard is God’s. Silence moves me, thank you for your story.

By: Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:13:09 +0000

In reply to Allison. Be encouraged Allison. Your heart shines through in this comment and I know God is working in and through you. In response to your desire to hear more on how to create these moments I'll work on a post to share a few things/ways I've seen God speak to students. Keep your eyes open for a post like that.

By: Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:09:41 +0000

In reply to Bonnie Summerill. Bonnie, we were so blessed! I'm so encouraged by your desire to bring people to the arms of Jesus! You amaze me!

By: Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:08:27 +0000

In reply to pastor Daryle Billadeau. Pastor, how do you encourage adults to have a new encounter with God?

By: Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:07:07 +0000

In reply to Leah. Creating time for students to look at the stars, and not have be anywhere else, not have to check their phones, sounds amazing.

By: Theresa Mazza

Theresa Mazza — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:16:31 +0000

In reply to Leah. Create time for students to look at the stars, and not have be anywhere else, not have to check their phones, sounds amazing.