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Running the Race ... Setting the Pace Youth are always ready to “run the race” and we youth leaders need to “set the pace”. We must provide opportunities for our Christian teens to channel their energy, focus on the call of Christ and “make a difference” in the world. To do this we create activities that are fun, empower faith and open channels of trust leading to lasting Christian friendships. This website: Gets us talking with each other- sharing activity ideas and testimonials. Helps Christian teens share their thoughts about their programs and their faith with other youth from around the world. So …here it is… all this … at the: Not the Same Old, Done-it-before Youth Group Meeting website.

Prayer Needed ... Our friend, Robin Daud of Pakistan, reports ..."You know the conditions in Pakistan are getting worse day by day due to the extremest groups." Our friend Diana Elsener requests "Prayer Warriors". Visit our Prayer Page and learn about the needs of both the Pakistani people and Dee (Diana). Prayer Page

Activities that Impact Christian Youth

International Bible Treasure Hunt Think of a cross between a Bible Trivia Contest and an episode of Indiana Jones searching for some missing archaeological treasure from the past. Youth Groups from Pakistan, Uganda, the Philippines, Liberia and USA are already signed up. Limited number of groups will be accepted on this first ever International Bible Treasure Hunt. Fun, faith and friends while exploring the Bible. Click for details.: International Bible Treasure Hunt New : Christian Teens Hall of Honor... we have a Hall of Fame for everything nowadays. Why not recognize our Christian teens who do special things for others? Click here to read about our enties: Christian Youth Hall of Honor Christian Teens Candles of Prayer :One more verse of candles, then a repeat of the original first verse and the usually serene Presbyterians were clapping their hands and swaying back and forth. Click on above "Candles of Prayer" to learn how New York Teens energized their church congregation last April. Try this event in your church! Do you have a favorite Christian Song? Share it with us in our recent question in our Question of the Month Forum We are particularly looking for recommendations for newly written songs. Bringing Fun, Faith, Friends Together: On the Missions page: Read about the 2008 Thirty Hour Famine - what the Christians Under the Stairs Youth Group did and how we did it(program ideas included). Indonesia never seemed so near! Jose Carlos shares: Christian Comics Christian Youth Program Challenge Did you know? If the population of China walked past you, 8 abreast, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction. This is the future challenge of world wide Christian youth workers. See what the Christian teens in Deer Park, N.Y. are doing through World Vision for one nine year old child in China. Click: Christian Youth Challenge: Lu Lu Here on this Christian Youth Website Christian Teens Activities and Christian Youth Lessons are included on Youth Activities

"Challenge the Minds and Hearts of Young People" January 26, 2008 By N. Durgana (New York) I've been a Sunday School Teacher since 1998 and have assisted during many youth group activities. It is always a challenge to discover ideas that are fun, teach the gospel message and engage the imaginations of our young people... Not the Same Old, Done-it-Before Youth Meetings" does this. It has lots of fun activities but, much more importantly, it addresses the need to challenge the minds and hearts of our young people. See the complete review by Nalini. Not the Same Old, Done-it-before Youth Meeting (the book) "Robin Daud, Youth Leader from Pakistan writes ..." The book, “Not the Same old, Done-it-before Youth Meetings” is an exciting, practical, knowledgeable and well composed book … The reader can feel excited by studying chapters like Flashlight Sing, Olympics, Valentine’s – Day of Love. I recommend that this book is fruitful especially for youth leaders and workers. For Robin's full review click: Review from Pakistan "Frank Tangredi, Youth Leader from New York, U.S.A. shares ..." Not the Same Old, Done-it-before Youth Meetings is a practical, eminently usable handbook by someone who has devoted himself heart and soul to working with youth. The practicality of the book is its most important feature. The ideas here work. I know that because I’ve seen them work. Every one has been ‘teen-tested.’... For Frank's full review click: The ideas here work... "Jean Victor, Youth Leader from Rwanda, Africa shares ..." In this interesting book, I learned a lot of things. I especially liked how you can use youth, grouped together, to go deeply into any topic and learn from them by using games/ life experiences ... thank you for this precious book. Jean Victor, Kigali, Rwanda Read Jean Victor's full report by clicking ... Rwanda Youth Worker Review: I grew spiritual ..." Christian Youth Leaders Say - the "ideas in the book are great!!!" Book for Christian Teen Meetings  To learn more ways to meet your group's unique needs... All while having FUN... Helping Christian teens make new Christian FRIENDS... And teaching lessons that enhance the FAITH of youth and youth leaders together... 360 pages of activities. When I read this book. I realized this is really, really, well done. You can tell by his exuberance, his enthusiasm, that he has been a real blessing to the youth he has worked with for over thirty years... Larry Winkler, Talk Show Host, WOCA, Ocala Florida   "Cathy Murray, Sunday School Teacher shares ..." I have purchased the book Not the Same Old, Done-it-before Youth Meetings... what an invaluable Christian youth resource this book has become to me… The best part of it is the concrete examples and the step-by-step lesson plans. Tim did all the work and I just have to follow the lessons he prepared. I think this would be a great addition to any Sunday school as well as Christian Youth program. Cathy Murray, Sunday School Teacher, 6th,7th and 8th grade For Cathy's full report click: An Invaluable Resource

Jesus calls us to “Go into the world to preach the gospel” and gives the promise, “I am always with you to the end of the age”. Please share with us where you live so that the global community of Christian teens and their youth workers can become more evident. Just click on the Guestbook Icon and let us know who you are.

"Christians Under the Stairs - Activities, Pictures and more." Christians Under the Stairs Youth Group Webpage Click: for information on the 2008 Youth Group Olympics Click: for pictures and story on Fifties Night. Meet our young people from Long Island, New York

"Para nuestros amigos de habla hispana, porfavor accesen al link inferior para leer algunas historietas y actividades en español. Añadiré algunas ideas sobre el tema de "Confianza" en un futuro. Si desean hacer una contribución a este sitio web porfavor escribanle a Tim a Mountgote@AOL.com." Comics en Espanol Join us in our International Bible Treasure Hunt... today. Click for details: International Bible Treasure Hunt Copywright 2007 Jamie Hile www.Jhilegraphics.com