“Facing the Future, Together!” An 8 Part Devotion Series IIC Lenten FULL DEVOTIONS DACA2020 FINAL This Lent, connect, support, and…, There is no way that I can do my work without addressing today’s  unconscionable suffering of immigrant families and children in our nation and at…, The Hand that guides the Heart that prays I love the month of February because, like December everyone is displaying love! Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) along with other faith leaders released a statement today…, See here for ways you can learn about and help migrant dads who are in detention, are farmworkers, have DACA and TPS, hold H1B Visas,…, Friday, June 1, please join with faith and human rights partners around the country for a National Day of Action for Children to stop family…, Some 45 plus clergy participated in the Festival of Homiletics 2018, in Washington, D.C., on May 23. I can’t imagine a…, Responding to Secretary Pompeo’s recent press conference that set refugee admissions goal at 30,000 during the worst refugee crisis in human history, members of the…, “As a faith leader, I believe we have a moral obligation to welcome the stranger in our midst. Rules and Regulations of International Khuabung Youth Fellowship Biahmaithi : International Khuabung Youth Fellowship cu 2010, december-20 ah dirh a si. I hand … Siblings in Christ, I am writing to inform you, and me that we are enough! Disciples Refugee &…, Supporting Values of Care & Justice for Farmworkers & Meatpackers See our RIM Pentecost Resource & Many Others Online HERE. If you can hand everyone a copy of the rules that apply to them, there will never be any discussion about what’s allowed and what’s not (unless you’ve forgotten to mention something, in which case you could get very busy suddenly!) That’s so cool. Youth Day Themes. Use this discussion starter to introduce a study evening on the Ten Commandments and take as little or as much as you need. Does it feel like something is on your neck,…, “We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Programming …..”   “Be still and know that I am God …” Psalm 46:10 I guarantee you that each…. Our goal is to partner with parents to help their students to see how Jesus impacts every part of their lives. 18, Noon Eastern! Youth / Christian Youth Fellowship; Disciples CYF Groups are intended for high school youth in grades nine through 12. Call your senators and representatives today! That is why for the past several…, “The topic of refugee resettlement is near and dear to my heart. As per our Mission Statement and listed in Youth Group rules, as well as all packets provided for team training purposes the following is a statement of conduct to be read and understood and agreed upon by your signature and that of your parents: Respect, listen to, and cooperate with the youth director and all adult leaders at all times. #ButterfliesEffect Change Get inspired! The Fellowship programme is targeted at young Africans. The ASEAN Youth Fellows are young ASEAN leaders and influencers from diverse sectors. AKRSPI Youth Fellowship (2020-21) AKRSP (I) has initiated the Research Fellowship on Water Control for Tribal Community to support youth to take up highly relevant and policy oriented research. ⛪ yf.mt/paola-church yf.mt/paola-parking Sep 18, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by SUSAN FENNELL. info@youthfellowship.org +356 21241010. Washington, DC: Earlier today, Representative Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) joined representatives from over 15 other national faith-based and immigrants’ rights groups to deliver over 300,000 petition signatures…, Matthew 13: 24-30 “Blessed Are The Weedy…”   This parable reflects the agrarian culture of Jesus’ time. Provide board games and split the youth into teams that play a particular game for 10 minutes, and then have everyone switch. Rules and Guidelines in Youth Ministry. My husband, Jay, who is in the later stage of Alzheimer’s,…. Outside of youth ministry, Carol has her hands full as a mom to James (3 years old) and Collier (9 months old) and wife to Drew (orthopedic surgery resident and faithful youth volunteer). Often, we stop praying before the something actually happens. Shorter duration upto 6 months will be considered as a special case. That is a question I hear repeatedly as my daughters engage in their online schooling. Love and family,…, Monday Moments with your DWM Executive Committee   Click HERE  to read the first Monday Moment by Alishah Hardway, Member at Large, The 2019 Advent Devotional Resources was written by Apostle, Sharyn Cosby, Pastor of In the Spirit Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Today, seven Disciples affiliated clergy, Rev. : Go HERE to learn about 60+ faith and community actions happening this week…, 800 Clergy Sign Letter to Congress Rebuking Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Tactics Letter recommends three congressional actions to end demonizing politics and funding policies that incite violence…, Asylum and Appropriations Alert Dec218FINAL2 Tell Congress to Protect Families & Stop Fueling Excessive Detention, Deportation, and Border Militarization: National Faith Call-in Week Dec. 3-7 Images…, Who Grows Food for our Feasts? 95 talking about this. Please click here for the statement of guidelines by Rev. Join DACA Prayers and Webinar before Supreme Court Decision! It was in college, but it scarred me…, Make Space “Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants. Rules vary by age group. While Jesus spoke about the crowds of people who gathered, “harassed and helpless, like…, “GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS.”   I know this makes you think of the traditional hymn, but it makes me think of the version of this…, Social Distance not Social Disconnection “7 Beloved, let us [unselfishly] [a]love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone…, Do you own any Shock Absorbers…? Marta Rodriguez walked out the front door of the Baltimore…. The Rev. Disciples…, RIM Director joins with faith partners in Baltimore to assist Honduran woman in avoiding detention. I don’t mind waiting, I don’t mind waiting on you, Lord.”   This is one of my…, “The Present of Presence” This week’s lectionary Gospel text is Matthew 1:18-25, which describes the birth of Jesus. Doug Wirt, Co-Regional Minister in the Oregon/Southwest Idaho Region, joins Rev. As I write this, I am in Day 5 of Oregon’s mandated #StayHomeStaySafe efforts. February is also known as Healthy Heart Month,…, Greetings Sisters, Have Faith! Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns…. And yet, seeing the expressions of hope across the world in this time of pandemic, we felt led to create an experience to share our hope and deliver a taste of the fellowship we’ve all enjoyed at previous YFR events. “So speak encouraging words to one another. Candidates currently enrolled in a Ph.D programme or with an admission are also welcome to apply. People are rightly asking how they can…, On Monday, July 10th, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries’ Director joined with Immigration Legal Counsel, the National Benevolent Association, the Central Pastoral Office office of…, Mission opportunities were abundant at General Assembly, and Assembly goers responded in force! Organizers trained and organized the participation of conference…, In recent days, deeply offensive rhetoric has again been issued against immigrant communities by President Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. I feel sometimes if…, Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. No doubt there are countless ways to serve your community, through your church and community organizations. Terri to…, URGE YOUR LEADERS TO RESETTLE AT LEAST 75,000 REFUGEES IN FY2019! 1) This week’s lectionary Gospel text (Matthew 11:2-11) is a familiar one. Please remember YMC is a drug-free environment, indoors and out. We put our faith in action, witnessing to the love…, To Remember… to Know In my March 30th “Monday Moment,” I shared with you the news that I am not able to visit my husband,…, This Holy Week, Follow Jesus’ Steps & Journey with Immigrants During COVID-19 As we seek to walk the way of the cross during this tragic…, “Ladies in Waiting or Wanting?” “Lady-in-waiting, is a female personal assistant at a court, royal or feudal, attending on a royal woman or a high-ranking…, After much prayer and discernment, the Disciples Home Missions Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to accept the resignation of Rev. We need your leadership. I understand…, 20 Minutes a Day At my last doctor’s appointment, I was asked, “What are you doing that’s just for you?” I was a little confused…, I Killed a Cactus I killed a cactus. At the end of the sharing time, have them pray for one another and encourage them to find Scriptures that pertain to the various situations. All rights reserved. We believe that God’s grace and mercy has the power … The projects we seek to support may focus on any area of health rights relevant to the young … Wait… Are You Serious?!?! Now available is a list of selected video clips related to multiple immigration and refugee topics. We encounter directions, instructions and rules every day. Here’s What’s Needed: *JOIN “MONDAY MORNING DACA PRAYERS” online from 9:30-10 am ET each…, What A Difference A Day Makes …. The air smells so…, Lessons in the Midst of the Storm   I can remember being in the midst of my first Midwest storm… It was one of those…, You Are Enough! Dr. Betty Miller Green and the Rev. God is so good. Sharing God's Love and Truth. He or she shall: work together with the youth in planning and implementing their programs; help in communicating the concerns of the youth to the church; and In this week’s Monday moment, I am writing about the importance of “Shock Absorbers.” Yes, Shock Absorbers. That is the kind of “green thumb’ I have. Urgent: DACA & TPS Recipients at Great Risk: Ways Disciples Can Help! WASHINGTON, DC — Today, October 17th at 11 a.m., local interfaith clergy will host a rally to call on the Trump administration to preserve Temporary…, The Rev. Last weekend, Liberians from our Disciples Whosoever Will Christian Church in Maryland inspired…, Please Join the Week of Action Around the Country In These Ways! The Open Society Youth Exchange Fellowship does not fund the following: Enrollment in an academic institution for degree or non-degree study, including dissertation research. Are you on mute? Youth Fellowship has 687 members. from TheSource4Parents.com. Box 1986 He compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a…, “NOT” A few years ago a life-size chalkboard was posted on a street in NYC with a prompt that made those passing by, stop and…, Take Action! After the team contest, choose a few volunteers to participate in an individual contest. Once you have your rules. Hi buu nih aa timh bik mi cu Vawlei cungah aa thenthekmi ramchung ramleng Khuabung Mino vialte i theih deuh, i ngamh deuh, i hawikom deuh nakah le unau kan sinak athei tleih ter… Activities give room for people’s guards to come down and relax so they are ready to receive in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. While this is still true many groups have had to change somewhat to cope with the diverse nature of young people and their declining attendance at church. “Detention, Asylum, Family Separation & COVID-19”, Wed., June 3, 4 PM ET/1 PM PT As people of faith, how will we respond…, Asian Pacific Heritage & DACA, & a Disciples DACA Story TODAY & Every Monday Until Supreme Court Justices Announce Their DACA Decision! Israel 2012 . DACA Monday Morning Prayers 9:30-10:00 AM ET, Living Out Pentecost’s Compassion and Unity, Family Separation: Next Round, New Tragedies, Hunger Relief: Be a Link in the Farm-to-Family Network, Rural Faith Leaders Join Workers Calling for Protection and Relief from COVID-19 Outbreaks, Answering The Call to Respond to Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, Holy Week & Protecting Immigrants During COVID-19. Debbie Griffin, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees, Dallas Texas in the Southwest #Pray4Refugees, Faith Leaders Oppose Historically Low Resettlement Goal for FY19; Urge Administrations to Resettle 75,000, Christian Denominations Join Forces to Call on the White House to #Welcome75k Refugees, Legislative Guidance to End Family Separations and Detention, Saguaro Christian Church Holds Daily Prayer Vigil for Families, Join THIS Saturday’s National Day of Action, Children, Clergy protest ICE in Capitol with blankets and cages, Young Adults Serving, Learning, and Leading, Faith and Human Rights Partners in the “Value Our Families” Coalition Raise Concerns About Anti-Immigrant Bills, Faith Leaders Statement on Family Separations, Five Ways to Help Migrant Dads on Father’s Day. The Youth Fellowship App features content and resources from Youth Fellowship and related ministries. Gefällt 119 Mal. Youth / Christian Youth Fellowship; Disciples CYF Groups are intended for high school youth in grades nine through 12. Contact . Carolyn heads up the youth praise team on a Wednesday night and serves as a class leader for the Sunday School class. This month, the administration named a refugee resettlement goal that is the historically lowest number ever (only 30,000)–despite the highest number of global refugees than…, “My name is Karen Evans. 48 contiguous United States only. Sheila Spencer named Interim President of Disciples Home Missions June 17, 2020 The Board of Disciples Home Missions (DHM) is thrilled to announce the…, Micah 6:8 Good Morning Sisters… If you are seeking the requirements for what it means to care for your neighbor, in the times in which…, (June 18, 2020) Today, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration cannot immediately end the Deferred Action for Childhood…, The U.S. Supreme Court is due to announce its decision soon on whether the DACA program – which has lifted up the lives and provided work…, Join Our Faith Webinar! Sharon Stanley-Rea, was among the participants on a press call January 4, to urge the Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Protected Status…, Thank you for your partnership in acting to support refugees and immigrants in 2017–and join us in ongoing actions for justice in 2018!! The goal of these games is for every person to feel a part of the group. Have new leaders sign the code of conduct before they start, so there can be no issue whether or not they’ve received them. Vote! However, candidates who apply for a part-time fellowship may continue their academic studies on their personal time. This may seem like an odd question but it’s one that I…, Recover, Renew, Restore The word ‘’recover” means to regain, of to get or obtain that which was lost. EMERCENGY PROCEDURES SHOULD BE COMMUNICATED TO ALL YOUTH LEADERS. Join in a 3-part Epiphany devotional series and actions in support of Temporary Protected Status populations for Jan. 4-6. As communities of faith, we urge the administration to reinstate TPS…, One Year of Muslim & Refugee Bans: Showing Up Against Discrimination. Youth split into teams and guess what the object is from a zoomed in picture. It is advisable to plan three contest activities--two that are team orientated and one that highlights the individual. I’ve had the opportunity to work for the last four years in a volunteer ESL program, and  work with the…, “I’m Mike Simonson, with Downtown Disciples in Des Moines, and I’m also one of the chairs of the Missions Committee for the Disciples General Assembly…, “My name is Amy Spangler-Dunning. As RIM shared recently in the Washington Post, Jeremiah’s…, “It’s Self-care” – Me Time The month of February we celebrated Valentine’s Day, the day of love. Karen Evans, First Christian Church, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees, Elder Mike Simonson, Downtown Disciples Church, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees, Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director of Refugee & Immigration Ministries for the Christian Church (Disciples…, Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by Hurricane Matthew and those who remain in its path. Sotello V. Long. Have you considered…, Videos featuring General Minister and President, Sharon Watkins Holy Ground Video Faith Climate Call. Youth ministry focuses on inviting those who are not already part of the church into the deeper narrative of God’s plan. Section 9. Me vs. Shenna. The Baptism In The Holy Spirit . It’s your first night with your new small group. Fellowship Youth creates a space for students from all walks of life to discover who they are, where they belong, and why they matter. The sun shines so bright. Ezercizzi – Credo 2013 . Please help us circulate the below faith leader & faith-based organization…, Now Available! Copyright © 2020 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved. Week one: Angels Week…, These resources provide education and links that help families and congregations build awareness of our dependence upon the gifts and energies of farmworkers; especially as…, As we prepare soon to gather around tables again and again during the holiday season, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries invites your congregation and members…, Dear Disciples Friend, Right now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering whether or not to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in…, Disciples are among Christian leaders and activists who held hands and sang in an unlawful demonstration inside of the Russell Senate office building in Washington,…. Whether you’re a full-time youth pastor, bi-vocational youth pastor, small group leader, or whatever role is – YOU have the privilege of pointing students to Jesus. 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