Studentz Camp Booklet by SBC of Virginia

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HEY THERE, I’M YOUR GUIDE FOR THE WEEK.

I have some answers for YOU:

where are you? Check out the map. FLIP TO PAGE 12.

what’s evening celebration? Truth. Music. Games.

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what’s going on this week? Lots of stuff. FLIP TO PAGE 10.

what’s my name? I don’t have one. I’M A BOOK.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” JOHN 10:27 (ESV)

NAME CHURCH NAME FAMILY GROUP NUMBER FAMILY GROUP MEETING LOCATION RECREATION TEAM COLOR ORANGE

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Studentz Camp is an official state student camp of the SBC of Virginia and is supported by your partnership through the Cooperative Program.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE of CONTENTS CAMP INFORMATION PG

Welcome CAMPERS

Camp COVENANT

Camp SCHEDULE

Campus MAP

Rec SCHEDULE

Free Time ACTIVITIES

Spiritual IMPACT

Friends

WORSHIP NOTES, FAMILY GROUPS & BIBLE STUDIES

19 Autographs

MONDAY Pg. 23 Evening Celebration WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY Pg. 24 Pg. 25 Pg. 26 Pg. 32

Quiet Time Morning Celebration Tune Out Evening Celebration

Pg. 33 Pg. 35 Pg. 36 Pg. 39

FRIDAY

THURSDAY Pg. 40 Pg. 41 Pg. 42 Pg. 46

Quiet Time Morning Celebration Transmit Evening Celebration

WHATCHAMACALLIT? Pg. 56 Pg. 58 Pg. 64

Quiet Time Morning Celebration Tune In Evening Celebration

Pg. 48 Pg. 49 Pg. 50

Quiet Time Morning Celebration Now What?

caboose? ripple effect? EXTRA STUFF? WIDGETS? tool kit?

Who Am I In Christ? 101 Ways to Do Something YEC 2016 Promo

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WELCOME CAMPERS

“WHAT IS THAT NOISE?” I can hear my mom asking it in my memory even now. Usually she was talking about the music I was listening to or the TV that I had left on in the living room. Technically speaking, “noise” is an “unwanted signal that harms the quality of something”. “Noise” can be the static that keeps your radio from sounding crisp, the 2.4 Ghz cordless phone that keeps your Wi-Fi from connecting to your Xbox, or the obnoxiously loud-mouth movie-goer who keeps you from hearing the dialogue in the movie you just paid $10.50 to see. There is also a type of noise that impacts us spiritually. It keeps us from receiving, understanding and sharing the “truth-signal” that God sends. This kind of “spiritual noise” surrounds us and takes different forms. It constantly attempts to distort, cover up, or make unintelligible God’s truth and will for us. This year at camp, we will be focusing our attention on how to tune-out spiritual noise, tune-in to the True Signal, and how to re-transmit what God has communicated to us. On behalf of the churches of the SBC of Virginia, I welcome you to JMU and to Studentz Camp 2015. We are so glad you’re here with us. We are looking forward to having some fun together as we tune-in to God’s Word and open our lives to His message. Tuned-In,

SHAWN AMES

Student Ministry Strategist SBC of Virginia

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CAMP COVENANT

Wear Nametags Wear them at ALL times. This is your entry to all activities.

Bring Your Bible Bring your Bible, pen, and camp booklet with you to Family Groups & worship.

Bring Your Meal Card Bring YOUR meal card to ALL meals—there is a fee to replace lost cards (NO SHARING CARDS).

Be Respectful to Everyone Participate in Activities Participate in all activities and always be on time. Be aware of the walking distance between activities and allow enough travel time.

Submit to Instruction Submit to the instruction and direction of SBCV Studentz Camp staff, adult leaders, and youth leaders.

Obey Room Checks and Curfew Obey scheduled times for room checks and curfew without exception; quiet hours will be enforced.

Wear Modest Clothing Shorts must be fingertip length for REC & MISSION. Skirts no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. 3-fingers-wide sleeveless shirts okay for recreation. No clothing ads with alcohol or tobacco references. No bikini swimsuits.

Wear Sunscreen Or else you might look like a lobster. That’s no fun!

CAMP COVENANT

NO DRUGS DAMAGE PROPERTY

No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco of any kind.

You break it, you pay for it.

DON’T LEAVE CAMPUS

NO PDA No public displays of affection—this week is about you and God, not your boyfriend or girlfriend.

DON’T TOUCH IT If you don’t personally own it...don’t touch it.

NO TRESPASSING Don’t enter dorms or apartments of the opposite gender at any time (adults included).

NO IMMODESTY Don’t wear strapless or spaghetti-strap shirts—3fingers-wide-sleeveless shirts okay for rec.

NO WEAPONS Don’t bring weapons of any kind—e.g. knives, firearms, fireworks, etc.

NO SHAVING CREAM Don’t bring shaving cream (use electric razors or soap and water).

NO FUN... Just kidding! Don’t bring skateboards, roller blades, go-karts, or portable helicopters.

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Don’t leave campus at any time without your youth pastor/director/leader (camp office must be notified if anyone needs to leave camp).

NO VALUABLE ITEMS Don’t bring radios, TVs, CD players, MP3 players, video games, or any other valuable items/jewelry that can get broken or lost; Studentz Camp is not responsible.

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CAMP SCHEDULE

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM

FAMILY GROUP & MISSION TRACK LEADER DAILY BRIEFING JACKSON PORTICO

MISSION TRACK & WILDERNESS TRACK DEPARTURE

BREAKFAST | D-HALL 7:00 - 8:00 AM 8:00 AM CELEBRATION | WILSON 8:30 - 9:30 AM 9:30 AM

11 AM

RECREATION 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

12 PM

FAMILY GROUPS 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1 PM

LUNCH | D-HALL 12:00 - 1:00 PM

2 PM 3 PM

ADULT LEADER MEETINGS

FREE TIME

4 PM

MISSION TRACK MADISON UNION 307 3:00 - 4:00 PM

5 PM

TRAD. TRACK MADISON UNION 306 4:00 - 5:00 PM

1:00 - 5:00 PM

6 PM

DINNER | D-HALL 5:00 - 6:00 PM

DINNER | D-HALL 5:00 - 6:00 PM HOT TOPICS | GRAFTON STOVALL & MADISON UNION 6:15 - 7:15 PM

7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10 PM

CAMP OPENING CELEBRATION WILSON 6:30 - 9:00 PM CHURCH GROUP TIME | 9:15 PM

11 PM 12 AM

IN DORMS | 11:00 PM LIGHTS OUT | 11:30 PM

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CELEBRATION | WILSON 7:30 - 9:00 PM

CAMP SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST | D-HALL 7:00 - 8:00 AM F.G. & M.T. Leader Daily Briefing

8:00 AM

CELEBRATION | WILSON M.T. & W.T. DEPARTURE RECREATION

8:30 - 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FAMILY GROUPS

BREAKFAST D-HALL 8:00 - 9:00 AM LOAD OUT 9:00 - 10:00 AM CLOSING CELEBRATION WILSON 10:00 - 11:15 AM

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM LUNCH | D-HALL 12:00 - 1:00 PM

FREE TIME

1:00 - 5:00 PM DINNER | D-HALL 5:00 - 6:00 PM HOT TOPICS | GRAFTON STOVALL & MADISON UNION 6:15 - 7:15 PM

CELEBRATION | WILSON 7:30 - 9:00 PM CHURCH GROUP TIME | 9:15 PM

IN DORMS | 11:00 PM LIGHTS OUT | 11:30 PM

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CAMPUS MAP

5 10

1 3

8 WILSON

MADISON UNION & TDU

D-HALL (Gibbons)

GRAFTON STOVALL

THE QUAD

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CAMPUS MAP

4 7

CAMP OFFICE

C4 PARKING LOT

GODWIN

UNIVERSITY RECREATION CENTER (UREC)

JACKSON PORTICO

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REC SCHEDULE

Get ready for wacky relays and silly sport games! Campers will be divided into REC team colors and engage in team competition with the goal of earning spirit points for their team color. The glorious spirit stick will be awarded each morning to the team that has earned the most cumulative points. Traditional track campers will meet their color flag bearer in the Quad at the beginning of their rotation and will go to REC together.

REC TEAM

1ST ROTATION

2ND ROTATION

RED

Recreation

Family Groups

BLUE

Recreation

Family Groups

GREEN

Recreation

Family Groups

ORANGE

Recreation

Family Groups

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FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

FREE { TIME }

A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE ACROSS CAMPUS.

GODWIN GRAFTON STOVALL

UREC

SWIMMING

ROCKWALL parental consent form required

INTRAMURAL dodge ball

INTRAMURALS

POOL TABLES

BOARD GAMES

OFF CAMPUS

(YOUTH LEADER MUST ORGANIZE)

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MADISON UNION 203

TDU

HANG OUT SPACE

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CRAFT ROOM

GRAND CAVERNS approx. 20 minutes from JMU

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SPIRITUAL IMPACT

SPIRITUA IMPACT FAMILY GROUPS (BIBLE STUDY) Camp staffers and other adult leaders will facilitate small group Bible studies and personal devotion time. The groups will be divided age appropriately and contain students and adult leaders from your church and other churches. Get ready to allow the Word of God to impact your life!

FAMILY GROUP MEMBER NAMES

SPIRITUAL IMPACT

AL HOT TOPICS

Tuesday through Thursday after dinner, campers have the opportunity to attend a breakout session that we call Hot Topics (and yes, our staff sings it to the tune of the Hot Pocket jingle). Three Hot Topics will be offered during the week and campers will be able to attend a breakout.

MISSIONS TRACK Mission Track Participants will do Family Groups as part of their Mission Track. For churches that chose the Missions Track, campers will assist SBCV churches in the Harrisonburg area. Campers will be trained in the area of ministry for each day.

WORSHIP Campers will encounter God through worship each morning and evening. The worship services serve as the foundation for creating powerful spiritual impact.

CHURCH GROUP TIME This is an important time for your group to reflect on the daily activities, worship time, and Bible and follow up on any decision. Each group find a location of their choice, or if the group is large, one will be reserved for you.

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FRIENDS

= NAME

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= CHURCH

= PHONE

= EMAIL

AUTOGRAPHS

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SPECKA?

S.P.E.C.K.A. Bible Study METHOD

You keep using this term SPECKA. WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?

I’m glad you asked!

As Christians we learn to relate to God through the Bible. SPECKA is an uncomplicated Bible Study method that uses the six questions represented by the acronym S.P.E.C.K.A. to study and apply God’s Word to our lives. It works well for personal Bible study and for leading a group Bible study.

HOW SPECKA WORKS: Pick a passage of Scripture (maybe 5-10 verses). We’ve already picked it for you for this week. Read the passage. Referring back to the passage, answer 2-3 of the SPECKA questions. Some passages you will be able to answer more questions than others, and that’s ok. Always answer the last question about application.

PRETTY SIMPLE, RIGHT? Cut me out and put me in your Bible as a Quiet Time help!

Is there any SIN to avoid?

Is there any PROMISE to claim?

Is there any good EXAMPLE to follow or bad EXAMPLE to avoid?

Is there a COMMAND to obey?

Is there any KNOWLEDGE to remember? (about God or how He works)

What is the APPLICATION for my life?

MONDAY

EVENING WORSHIP NOTES SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

NOTES

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TUESDAY

Read 1 John 2:15-17 slowly and thoughtfully.

1 JOHN 2:15-17 (ESV)

APPLICATION Is there any SIN to avoid?

Is there any PROMISE to claim?

Is there any good EXAMPLE to follow or bad EXAMPLE to avoid?

Is there any COMMAND to obey?

Is there any KNOWLEDGE to remember? (About God or how He works)

What is the APPLICATION for my life?

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TUESDAY

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TUESDAY

As a group, read 1 John 2:7-27 aloud.

Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. 9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. 10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. 11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. 7

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TUESDAY

I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. 14 I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. 12

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. 20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. 24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life. 26 I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. 27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him. 15

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TUESDAY

TO TUNE OUT

If we cannot tune out the and on what God has called us to, we will miss a large part of what the community of believers is to do. Since the community of believers, the , should be an extension of , we must have an accurate picture of love. We must understand why Christ would willingly sacrifice himself for people who were screaming for His execution. We must understand how much Christ has loved all of mankind that he would die for sins not even committed—for you and me.

When do we find it hardest to tune out?

DEMAS

When do we find it easiest to tune out?

What are some things that we know we need to tune out, but don’t?

Read the story of Demas from Colossians 4:7-8.

Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, 7

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TUESDAY

Demas is described as alongside Luke in ministry.

while working

We don’t hear anything about Demas again until 2 Tim. 4:10a when Paul writes the words, “For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica.” If we neglect to tune out the world on a regular basis, there is a chance that we may begin to . We won’t hear God because we aren’t to what He is saying.

1 John 2:17 gives us the real why—the only why that matters. The world is passing away—it is dying. We must tune out to hear God, that we would do the will of God and have eternity with Him. TO TUNE OUT

As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is what he promised us—eternal life. 24

1 JOHN 2:24-25 (ESV) In order to effectively tune out, we must begin to

One practical way to tune out is to have a time daily where all electronics . It is then that you can have and have a time of and .

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TUESDAY

There are more things to tune out that may need more of a permanent tune out such as: sinful habits of , , , doing whatever it takes to be liked, etc. These things are the fullness of 1 John 2:15-17. Do you notice sin patterns in your life?

Are you willing to tune out your sin patterns in your life?

Are you willing to do whatever it takes?

Read James 4:1-8.

What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. 4 You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. 5 Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 1

JAMES 4:1-8 (ESV)

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TUESDAY

This is how you begin to tune out the world. You must , , and . You must identify sin in your life. You must target that sin. You must kill that sin. IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY TO TUNE OUT, WE MUST KNOW: in Christ.

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What Christ has done for us. There is of our lives.

and

YOU MUST

in every step

IDENTIFY SIN IN YOUR LIFE. YOU MUST

TARGET THAT SIN.

YOU MUST

KILL THAT SIN.

TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY TUESDAY

Read John 10:1-21 slowly and thoughtfully.

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” 19 There was again a division among the Jews because of these words. 20 Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane; why listen to him?” 21 Others said, “These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?

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WEDNESDAY

CONTINUED

APPLICATION

Is there any SIN to avoid?

Is there any PROMISE to claim?

Is there any good EXAMPLE to follow or bad EXAMPLE to avoid?

Is there any COMMAND to obey?

Is there any KNOWLEDGE to remember? (About God or how He works)

What is the APPLICATION for my life?

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WEDNESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

Read John 10:1-21 out loud as a group.

HOW TO TUNE IN (vv. 1-6) To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 3

JOHN 10:3-4 (ESV)

THE VOICE What is the difference between knowing God and actually Him?

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WEDNESDAY

We need frankly to face ourselves at this point. We are, perhaps, orthodox evangelicals. We can state the gospel clearly; we can smell unsound doctrine a mile away. If asked how one may know God, we can at once produce the right formula: that we come to know God through Jesus Christ the Lord, in virtue of his cross and mediation, on the basis of his word of promise, by the power of the Holy Spirit, via a personal exercise of faith. Yet the gaiety, goodness, and unfetteredness of spirit which are the marks of those who have known God are rare among us—rarer, perhaps, than they are in some other Christian circles where, by comparison, evangelical truth is less clearly and fully known. Here, too, it would seem that the last may prove to be first, and the first last. A little knowledge of God is worth more than a great deal of knowledge about him. J.I. PACKER, Knowing God What makes reading the Bible difficult?

What can you do to develop the discipline of reading the Bible?

THE VOICE

It is one thing to know God, it is another to remember that He has spoken. The Bible describes the central story of God as “the Gospel.” The word “Gospel” comes from the Greek word euangelion. eu -

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God has spoken! We have a speaking God! Think about how amazing that is. Consider this quote from theologian and scholar D.A. Carson: Has God disclosed Himself in words or only in numinous experiences? If he’s disclosed himself in somehow subjective, mystical, numinous experiences that can’t be verbalized accurately then any notion of inerrancy or the like just makes no sense. But if God in his mercy talks to us, if He’s a talking God in our language, despite the fact that he inhabits eternity, [that changes everything.] He speaks to us in Hebrew and in Aramaic and in Greek (the languages of the Biblical periods) D.A. CARSON

THE VOICE What are some truths in God’s Word that you know that you have trouble obeying?

How do you think your obeying what you already know will help you learn more about God and His character?

WHY TUNE IN (vv. 7-21) Why tune in to Jesus?

How do I know Jesus is good?

How is God’s goodness demonstrated in the sacrificial death of Jesus?

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WEDNESDAY

EVENING WORSHIP NOTES SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

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THURSDAY

Read 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:1 slowly and thoughtfully.

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 1 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 20

2 CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:1 (ESV) APPLICATION Is there any SIN to avoid?

Is there any PROMISE to claim?

Is there any good EXAMPLE to follow or bad EXAMPLE to avoid?

Is there any COMMAND to obey?

Is there any KNOWLEDGE to remember? (About God or how He works)

What is the APPLICATION for my life?

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THURSDAY

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EFFECTIVELY SHARING GODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE Read 2 Corinthians 5:11-20.

Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. 12 We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart. 13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. 14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. 11

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THURSDAY

From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 16

2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-20 (ESV)

So, what is a transmitter? A TRANSMITTER is a person who shares with God’s through AND .

Characteristics of a Transmitter An effective transmitter... 1

Has a healthy of v. 11, “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others...”

Has a that backs up the message. 2 Cor. 5:11b-12, “But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart.”

One of three kinds of love will control your actions:

This kind of life is lived in of others. “what we are is...I hope...known to your conscience.” v. 12

Love for God Love for Another Love for Self Focus on loving God, then loving others and self will be placed in their proper order.

THURSDAY

This kind of life is by the love of Christ. “For the love of Christ controls us...” v. 12

Views people through the lens of the . “From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer.” (2 Corinthians 5:16) What is the “lens of the gospel?”

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The gospel is concerned with the “heart” of the person, not about merely external appearances. v. 16 The gospel is about the changing of the heart. vv. 16b-17, “Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:16-17) The gospel is about the work of God, in Christ, that brings about heart-change v. 18, “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself...” Viewing people through the lens of the gospel, means that: a. I by external appearance, but seek to understand the heart. b. I view examples of brokenness (sin) in as opportunities to share Jesus’ offer of reconciliation with God made possible through his substitutionary and resurrection. c. I view heart change as the result of in my life as I initially and continually trust his provision of reconciliation, not a work that earns me salvation.

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Understands the of message being transmitted v. 19 “...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” The source of the message gives that is borrowed, but very real. “We are ambassadors...God make his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” The content of the message gives , (not the transmitter) as it accounts for God’s LOVE (“For our sake”), JUSTICE (“he made him to be sin”), HOLINESS (“who knew no sin”), WISDOM (“so that in him”) and POWER (“we might become the righteousness of God”).

The Universe exists to display the glory of mercy of God in Jesus Christ, for the enjoyment of his redeemed people from every tribe, tongue, people and nation.

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EVENING WORSHIP NOTES SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

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Read Hebrews 12:1-3 slowly and thoughtfully.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and cis seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

HEBREWS 12:1-3 (ESV) APPLICATION Is there any SIN to avoid?

Is there any PROMISE to claim?

Is there any good EXAMPLE to follow or bad EXAMPLE to avoid?

Is there any COMMAND to obey?

Is there any KNOWLEDGE to remember? (About God or how He works)

What is the APPLICATION for my life?

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Use this study as a post-camp discussion. This could be a Sunday school study, life group study, or a solo study.

AFTER CAMP

(You can get the answers from any family group leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study guide.)

REFLECT

What are some things that the Lord has taught you at camp? What are some things that you were convicted of?

Read Hebrews 12:1-3. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who... 1

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...for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

HEBREWS 12:1-3 (ESV) IN ORDER TO â&#x20AC;&#x153;RUN THE RACE,â&#x20AC;? WE MUST: Down Up Strong

What are examples that you can look to when you are experiencing some of the same things that the Hebrew audience were?

We all need to take positive steps to lay down and destroy anything that takes our focus away from God and His Word. Some of these steps are: , Be priority.

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AFTER CAMP

GOD

Which square best describes your life right now? Which square do you wish to be?

When we to Jesus and are able to the weight and sin in our life, we are able to

STRONG Jesus is our To lay aside all sin. To obey His plan for our lives. His plans and purpose are The race that is set before us. We are motivated by his For the joy. Took hostility on himself.

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AFTER CAMP

TO APPLY HEBREWS 12:1-3 TO WHAT WE LEARNED AT CAMP:

“ Lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely... ”

CALEB

“ Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfector of our faith... ”

“ Run with endurance the race that is set before us... ”

Review the story of Caleb from Numbers 13-14 & Joshua 14.

What are some spiritual markers in your life - positive or negative?

What are some of those challenges in your life currently?

We must remember to TUNE OUT and LAY DOWN the distractions and sin in our lives and marvel at His love for us, we are then able to focus and LOOK UP and TUNE-IN to Christ, to hear Him, and to follow Him. Once we TUNE-OUT, then TUNE-IN, we are then able to be used by Christ to LIVE STRONG and TRANSMIT His good news of redemption through word and action to the world!

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WHO AM I IN CHRIST?

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WHO AM I IN CHRIST?

I am ACCEPTED I am God’s child. - JOHN 1:12 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ. - JOHN 15:15 I have been justified.- ROM. 5:1 I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit. - 1 COR. 6:17 I have been bought with a price, and I belong to God. - 1 COR. 6:19-20 I am a member of Christ’s body. - 1 COR. 12:27 I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. - EPH. 1:3-8 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. - COL. 1:13-14 I am complete in Christ. - COL. 2:9-10 I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. - HEB. 4:14-16

I am SECURE I am free from condemnation. - ROM. 8:1-2 I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances. - ROM. 8:28 I am free from any condemnation brought against me, and I cannot be separated from the love of God. - JOHN 1:12 I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God. - 2 COR. 1:21-22 I am hidden with Christ in God. - COL. 3:1-4 I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me. - PHIL. 1:6 I am a citizen of Heaven. - PHIL. 3:20 I have not been given the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. - 2 TIM. 1:7 I am born of God, and the evil one cannot touch me. - JOHN 1:12

I am SIGNIFICANT I am the branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life. - JOHN 15:5 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. - JOHN 15:16 I am God’s temple. - 1 COR. 3:16 I am a minister of reconciliation for God. - 2 COR. 5:17-21 I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. - EPH. 2:6 I am God’s workmanship. - EPH. 3:12 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. - PHIL. 4:13

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Adopt a low income family.

Clean up trash around your community.

Ask a friend if you can pray for them.

Clean your room without being told.

Ask a stranger if you can pray for them.

Coach a youth basketball team.

Bake cookies and take them to a homeless shelter.

Coach a youth flag football team.

Bake cookies and take them to police and fire stations.

Coach a youth soccer team.

Build a relationship with a new student at school or church.

Create a church or community event to raise money for a good cause.

Build a relationship with someone not like you.

Do a prayer walk around your school.

Build a relationship with someone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to church.

Do extra chores.

Buy TOMS shoes to provide shoes for needy kids.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spread or start gossip.

Clean up a vacant lot or park.

Donate old books to the local library.

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Donate old clothes and shoes to a charity.

Give to plant new churches.

Donate your old computer to a school or low income family.

Give to provide medical care for children in third world nations.

Encourage someone who is feeling down.

Give to provide schools for children in third world nations.

Gather school supplies for kids in need.

Give to stop human trafficking.

Get involved in your school Bible Club or FCA.

Give to stop poverty.

Give more each week to your church.

Give to supply clean water in third world countries.

Give out free food at a school sporting event.

Give to the underground church in the Middle East and Asia.

Give to fight global hunger.

Go on a missions trip.

Give to fund Scripture translation for unreached people group.

Help park cars and greet people as they arrive at church.

Give to help students struggling with depression.

Hold a door open for someone.

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Hold a teddy bear drive for underprivileged kids.

Offer to pay for someone’s meal.

Host a neighborhood block party to get to know neighbors.

Offer to watch a couple’s children so they can have a date night.

Host a neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt.

Organize a canned food drive.

Invite a friend to church.

Organize a coat drive.

Learn a new skill you can use in church.

Organize a serve day for your family.

Make a movie or short film with a Christian message.

Organize a serve day for your youth group.

Mow a neighbor’s lawn.

Pack and hand out food at a local food bank.

Offer to clean the restrooms at a fast food restaurant.

Pass out invitations to a church gathering or event at school.

Offer to have lunch with a student who sits alone.

Pass out water on a hot day or hot chocolate on a cold day.

Offer to paint a school’s playground equipment.

Pick up and deliver groceries for a grandparent.

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Plan an event to reach students who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to church.

Research an issue you care about and brainstorm solutions.

Play Bingo with residents at a Senior Center.

Send a letter and care package to a soldier serving overseas.

Pray for missionaries.

Send Bibles to missionaries.

Pray for the Gospel to move through your community.

Send cards to police, firefighters and EMTs.

Pray for your community, state and national leaders.

Serve the homeless at a local shelter.

Pray for your pastor.

Share the Gospel with a friend or family member.

Pray for your youth pastor and leaders.

Share your story with a classmate.

Purchase livestock animals to build the economy of third world villages.

Sing for residents at a nursing home.

Rake a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaves or shovel snow.

Sponsor a child.

Read to kids at the local library.

Start a Bible Study in your school or neighborhood.

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Start a blog to share insights you are learning from Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word.

Start a non-profit organization to help hurting people.

Volunteer to feed animals at an animal shelter.

Start recycling at home.

Volunteer to help at a Special Olympics event.

Take a friend in need out to eat or to the movies.

Volunteer to run sound, video or lights for a department at church.

Take a home cooked meal to an elderly person.

Volunteer to sit with new students at church.

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Take toys to children in the hospital.

Volunteer to work with special needs kids.

Teach your grandparents how to use Facebook & Twitter.

Write a letter to encourage a missionary.

Tutor elementary aged kids.

Volunteer at a local community center.

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Write a thank you note to a coach or advisor.

Volunteer at the local parks and rec department.

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Write a thank you note to a teacher.

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MIKE CAMIRE ANDY HOFFMAN JOE MAYES & MARK TURNER for development of FAMILY GROUP BIBLE STUDIES

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