Michael Koelling: YR Axxess Dec 16th

DA MAC LIVE IN YOUTHROCK!

On a cold, freezing rain night, Da Mac made his way to Youthrock Teen Ministries to perform some of his music along sharing his testimony on how he came to know Jesus Christ in his life. Youthrock changed gears to give him the stage for the short evening. Due to the weather services was cut short but we made sure Da Mac got in. Pastor Mike kicked off the service with a quick announcement and turned the stage over to Da Mac to perform about 3 of his tracks. Followed by a break to collect offering and turning it back over to Da Mac to share his story.

Da Mac was born and raised in the streets of St. Louis with a broken family, no father in the home. He tried to find joy and peace in earthly things. He tried parties, he tried sex, and tried drugs but didn’t find any joy or peace in his life. He didn’t know anything about Christ during this time of his life until college. He went on saying the only way to be free from the pain; to be free from the struggles in life is through Jesus Christ. He quoted Psalm 34:17 which state in the NLT “The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.” He went on saying that his biological father wasn’t there for him but his Heavenly father is there for him. No matter the struggle or pain you don’t have to go through it alone because Jesus Christ will be there with you to help you through it. He then prayed a corporate prayer over everyone in the youth hall for those who are struggling and hurting and needing help. He finished the night with one last song title Hurt.

Da Mac is a Christian Rap artist who travels and performs and ministries through music. The music was just great and the students all got involved with him with the actions to the songs and just having a great time. For more information on DA MAC and sample his music or book him at your Youth Ministry or event visit this website link below

http://www.indiecommunity.com/Artist.aspx?ArtistID=19546

THE HIGHEST

Review by Adam Jackson

District Youth Director Brandon Kelley came to SRFC Sunday morning on a cold snowy day to share a message called “The Highest.” His introduction kicked off giving those of SRFC a big thank you for the help the church has done during the time before summer where one of the building’s roof and ceiling collapsed. It wasn’t just days but weeks of work.

Brandon spoke from Luke 2:13-14 which states “Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of heaven-praising God and saying, Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased”

There has been a 400 year silence from God between the old and new testaments of the bible. And then SUDDENLY which the text reads the angel of the Lord appears with good news breaking the 400 year silence. Glory to God in the highest means good news. When you or I give God the highest glory he gives me and you a deeper peace. We have peace when we give God the highest glory.

The funny thing about this is we want to be at peace but in today’s world we don’t give God any glory. We want peace and probably desire it, but we won’t get it due to not giving God any glory. Church is more than a chair that we sit in every week, we need to get up and do something, get up and give God glory by worshiping him and serving him. We need to have active faith and give Glory to God in everything we do.

We may be dealing with a situation and need God suddenly to show up. We need to take our focus off the problem and turn the focus to God and give him glory and seek after him. It reminds me of when Peter walked on Water. He did well at first walking towards Jesus but he took his eyes off him due to the storm and waves and he sank crying out for Jesus to help him.

Christ and his word is the supreme authority. You can have all the gifts and talents in the world but if you don’t have the right authority, your gifts and talents are nothing. Your talents should honor God and use them for his Glory. Your talents should help making a difference in the lives of people. But yet this world has authority issues. We have the ‘God do something for me’ mentality instead we should have the ‘what can I do for you God’ mentality.

With God’s word being the authority it has the final say. Who cares what everyone else says. God has a higher purpose in our circumstances. God is above them. The issues of life maybe pulling you down but if you give God glory he will give us peace and lift us up. God’s purpose is higher than our priorities and circumstances. When my worship goes up my worries go down. It all comes down to having the right perspective in life. How we see things makes a world of difference. Is your focus on your current situations and circumstances and trying to make decisions based on your own discernment or are you giving Glory to God and letting him help you make the best decision in your circumstances.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Coming up December 19^th is our next Youthrock Life Team meeting right here in Youthrock at 4PM to 5:15PM! Caitlin Etoh will be bringing a message for us all to discuss and talk about. Be sure you be here and invite a friend to come with you. This is the last one for 2010 until January! Join the conversation and grow deeper in your walk with Christ!

On December 29^th the Final Youthrock service of 2010 you don’t want to miss this message title RISE ABOVE! Youthrock’s Media Director Adam Jackson will be bringing the word on this night and finish off the Year for Youthrock! He will be sharing how you can rise above your current situations and problems that you face in life.

Starting in January 2011 we will be kicking off a new series titled Seven. We will be discussing the 7 core values of Youthrock Teen Ministries and redefining and understand what Youthrock is all about! Be here at the first of the New Year for this new upcoming series!