Last Friday night we had another youth activity.
The night began with a hotly contested kick-ball game. There was even a late inning rally that almost swayed the outcome of the game.
This was followed by one of the favorite games we play - "Crusader Ball." This unique mix of soccer, football, and ... I'm not really sure what else... involves passing a nerf ball through the air and throwing it in the other team's soccer goal, without letting it hit the ground.
After Crusader Ball the teens went inside to play a couple of volleyball matches. Volleyball is another favorite activity of the CBC youth.
After volleyball Pastor Ryan gave the challenge. We looked at John 15 where Christ talks about the vine and the branches. The point of the illustration Christ uses is to describe the key to having an effective and vibrant Christian life. In that passage we see at least two keys to this: (1) that to have an effective and vibrant Christian life we must let God's word prune us. The Father prunes us that we may produce more fruit and he does so by using his word (v.3). The second key to having an effective and vibrant Christian life is to abide in Christ (v.4-5).
Then came the food!!! The Nealeigh's provided some nachos and ice cream - it was great!!!
After the refreshements the teens generally do whatever they want - some practice volleyball, some shoot hoops, some play a sort of soccer game that I still can't understand, and others just sit and chat.
It was a great night for all.
