The Ohio Independent Baptist, May 1968

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(][])( ~ Signed, :]:\:] I ~ ~ DISTRESSED (~) ~ Dear Dis tressed : :::::: I Sorry to say you are not alone in your \Ii:] ~ plight. We have received many letters ·:·:·: I o, from teens expressing similar problems. lJ ~ o . K. Teens, lets really belt out this The following combination of ideas may l{t ~ ~ help unlock the door to a more successful =.:.:.:.:.=. ... number now .I" ili ~ youth program: ]fj t1 1. Spiritual adult leadership who love, understand and are willing to spend time lit~ ~ ~ '~ with teens. .·:·:· I ~ ~ 2. Teens who are willing to be participators and not spectators. ]:):(: ~ 3. Sunday evening youth program mate rial that clicks with your group. \'f i~ 4. A balanced prog~am that supplies variety in the evening youth hour, experience (}; ~~ in Christian service and opportunities for meaningful social activities. :(} ~ 5. No cliques that cause divisions. \1~ %!~ 6. Prayer support by the congregation. ):]:]: ~;~ 7. Financial backing from the church budget. \\} ~j None of these are sufficient in themselves, but together they will provide the answer )\J\ ··:-:111 ••• ~~~ to the spiritual needs that exist in your group. We suggest you go to your pastor if )i\~ ~~i~ your youth program does not measure up. fj\ ~ ili .,;, s·,gned, ······ ... .. .·.·.• ffi ill ...... TEEN TALK ...... ·:·:-: :-:·:· .. . . .. ::::~ Dear Teens: :::::: ill ili :·:·:· We have a series of questions on witnessing such as : ·:·:·: ~~)R (1) How can I witness to others and lead my fri ends to Christ? ~\\\\\ ":·:·: :-:·:· :::::: (2) How can you te lI someone who is dying abou t Christ? :::::: \i~~~ (3) How can I be more effect ive in my witness at school? \\)()~ ill ili ~~:(: Here are some important principle s that you should keep in mind when you witness: :{] :::::: (1) Every Christian should witness. It's not do I fe e l like it, but rather it is my :::::: jl(]j responsib ii ity to my buddies and friends outside of Christ. j]\I :::::: (2) Every Christian should knew wh3t to witness about. Christ is now the center of :::::: ·.·.•· •·.•.· ~J)\ the Christian teen's life and you should tell your friends about Him and what He \}j :(:~~ has done since He has come into your life. (::::: ill ~ ~ti (3) Eve ry Christian should be prepared to witness. Carry tracts with you wherever you !{\ ~fl go and be sure you know how to lead someone to Christ. Get a hold of the "4 mm :::::: Spiritual laws and memorize them. " :::::: ;!I (4) Every Christian should pray about witnessing. The reason why kids don't witness II mm is because of a lack of a d e votional time in which you get prepared to speak up it) :·:·:· for the Lo rd. Ask the lord at the start of each day - "Lord, lead me to someone :·:·:· !:!( today" and watch what happens. j[ .·.·.• .·.·.• :::::: Yours for Souls, :::::: m m :::::: TEEN TALK :::::: •.·.•. ·····• ~ii :::::::::::::::::=::;:;:::::::::{;:~::;:;::=::::::;:::;:::::::;:;:;:;:;:::::::::::;:::::;:;:::;:::::;:;:;:::::;:;::=;:;:;:::;:;:::::;:::::::;:;:;:::::::;:::::::::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:::::::;:::::::::::::;:;:;:::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::::::::::;:::::::;:;:::::;:;:::;:;:;:;:::::::;:;:::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::::::::;:;:::::;:;:;:::: [Ji :=:::: Wondering? Bev.:ildered? Need Advice? Well ... then . . . send your :=:=:= Ill! ~:=~:·:e:::!~:~ ;to c~;;;: 5 .to TEEN TALK, 23096 Center Ridge 1111 =·~··-................................ .. ......... ......... :·:-:· $::::::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::=.:::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::=::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::; 6 • • Young People are invited to ... TEEN WEEK with ' 'Bud Lyles'' July 22-27 En joy an exciting week of CANOEING - SWIMMING - ADVENTURE WRITE FOR REGISTRATION Mohican Trail Camp - P.O. Box 725, Mansf~eld, Ohio 44901 " Bud Lyles" is an outstanding Youth Leader . He writes a regular column for youth 1n the pages of the Sword of the Lord, a Christian weekly paper with a c1rculat1on of almost 100,000. He has a message geared to youth! MAY, 1968 Camp Patmos - Work Week! l..,ast n1onth we 1nadc a pica for help during our WORK Wr: K at ( ' an1p Patn10~. • tarting d c1y j May 27th and it will soon be here! We \ land in need of YOUR help! If you haven't already heard , the 111ajor project this year at camp is a new, properly constructed swimming pool . The trt1 tee have based their deci ion to "go ahead" on faith and the availability of vol unteer labor.. . We can' t proceed without it! Please rearrange some of your plans and GIVE U A HAND. It'll be real fun, Chri tian fe ll owship, healthy outdoor exercise, wonderful food and quiet re tful nights. You can't lose and we could all benefit tremendously with I your help. The fir t boat leaves Marblehead at 8: 30 a.m. Starting in early May we must l1ave he·Zp available for critical periods of the work for on the pool ... Won't you consider putting your name on the "CALL LIST" for such assistance? ln most cases you can arrange to fly to camp from the Sandusky or Southwest Cleveland areas. To sign up on the call list (Flying Squad) and/ or arrange for a flight to camp, call 1 or write to: Sheldon Fisher 15386 Boone Road , Columbia Station, Ohio 44028 Phone (216) 236-3315 If you didn't notice in the 0.1.B. last month . . . the camp needs a good serviceable bus and a two wheel utility trailer. If you can suggest a ource for either, men,tion it when you call or write to "Shell". SEE YOU AT CAMP! ministering worldwide tlirough missionaries and pastors • Orphans • Leprosy clinics • Medical clinics • Widows' homes • Rehabilitation of • Hospitals wayward girls • Disaster relief in Korea A ministry of compassio11. _____ . .._ ___ Write INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF • 801 HADDON AVENUE COLLI NGSWOOO, NEW JERSEY 08108 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST