Back to School Bash

The Rock held the Back to School Bash on September 5. It was very sucessful with 130 people showing. The band, Nine 1, was great and everyone really enjoyed it. We hope to have the same amount of people there every Wednesday from now on!! Great JOb to anyone who invited someone. You may have changed someonws life.

The Rock T-Shirts

We now have Rock T-Shirts that are being given, yes given, away. Talke to Pastor Johnny about getting yours today!! Check it out here.(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c86/JohnWillard/TheRock.jpg)

Who is God?

Sometimes you may come across the question, who is God. Someone may ask you and catch you unprepared. God is the almighty ruler of the universe but this doesn’t depict who God is or what He is like. When we say that we know someone we know their character traits. When we say that we are acquainted with someone we are saying that we only know them skin deep. We are saying that we have no idea what they are really like or who they really are. This goes the same with God. We say that we have a relationship with God but when it comes down to it we can only mention the basic characteristics of God. In Psalm 40: 1-5 it gives a variety of different aspects of God’s personality. If you look beyond what the verses say outright and read “between the lines”, you will be able to see who God really is.

Verse 1 says, “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry.” This gives us several aspects of God. He is a God who listens, He is a God who works on His own time frame, He is a God who truly cares about His people and is actively involved in the world today.

Verse 2 says, “He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon rock, and established my steps.” This tells us that He Is a saving God who is willing to reach down and help us up out of our pain and trials. It tells us that He is a leading God who will be willing to lead us in His path, the path of righteousness.

Verse 3 says, “And He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto out God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.” This says that He is a praiseworthy God and wants to be praised because He is the one who put the words in our mouth. It also tells us that God is one that is to be respected and revered.

Verse 4 says, “Blessed is the man that makes the Lord his trust, and respects not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.” This states that God is a trustworthy God that is always there for us and will not turn away from us. If He is perfect and is able to be trusted He will never leave us.

Verse 5 says, “Many oh Lord my God, are the wonders which You have done, and Your thoughts which are toward us; they cannot be recounted in order unto you: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.” This tells us that God is all powerful because our human minds cannot even begin to comprehend His whole essence. He is indescribable, thoughtful, caring, and loving.

We are to be living examples of who God is. He has always been this way, and will always be this way. He is constant, never changing. This is our challenge; take on the characteristics that God has given us to live by. Be willing to give everything up for God now that you know who He is. This is only the top of the iceberg of who God is. He is too much for us to comprehend. You have been charged. Go live the word. Show it to the world. Go.

Congrats!!

Congradulations to Ashley Millia who became a christian on Sunday, September 2, 2007. Everyone needs to congradulate her and welcome her into God's family!

Service-- August 22, 2007

What is up the rock? Well, few words can explain service last night. That was absoulutly amazing. There was so much that God did for some of the people there last night. God really used service last night to touch the lives of those that needed Him the most. There where several amazing things that happened that are just beyond explaining. One thing that drove home to me was what was said in the beginning of service, "Don't judge my worship until you've heard my story." That is just an amazing and profound statment. We cannont look into the heart of man like God. This means that we cannot judge man because he cannot see the true intentions of man. God has made us to glorify Him. When we sin we are not doing what we are created to do. This brings us down. But during worship we are able to get rid of that oppression and feel the joy of God. This is what makes us who we are in worship. This is what makes us do what we do. "Don't judge my worship until you've heard my story." You never know what has happened to someone before they met Christ. When they became saved they found the freedom that they've always needed. This makes them so happy and excited that nothing around them matters. "Don't judge my worship until you've heard my story." Lay everything down for God. Don't let anything hold you back. Reach for Him and step out of the boat into the storming waters. Live it all for God.

Service-- August 15, 2007

Hey guys. You know, what Johnny said tonight was so true. We need to take our relationship with Christ to the next level. Most of us have taken the first step already. We have already laid everything down for Christ. This is most evident in our worship. There are several of you that have shown your commitment to Christ through your worship. Keep it up. Pray about what god wants you to do with your life right now. Be the most you can be for Christ. Be willing. Renew your covanent with God and be prepared to "take off" in your relationship with God. Be willing to go far. Reach others for Him. Paul said that faith without works is dead. Show your faith through your works. Let God work through you. Be the light to the world.
-Greg

Service-- August 8, 2007

Service last night was great. The nooma video talked about how we are supposed to live for now. There are several reasons to do so like for the sake of the people around you and yourself. No matter what kind of past you came from it is always important to like for now not for the past. We cannot change the past. What has happened has happened, so there is no reason to live with it. We have been given a new life in Jesus Christ. Forget the past and move forward. Focus on what God is doing now and what He will do. It is not wrong to remember but we should not dwell in what happened so long ago. Live in the present and be who God needs you to be. Always be willing to follow and serve Him even throught the tough times.
-Greg

Prayer Requests

Hey guys. This portion of the site is devoted to prayer requests. If you have a need that requires prayer please post it here. We, as part of your youth group, will be praying for it and you. Please make sue everything posted is appropriate. Thanks.
-Greg

Service-- August 1, 2007

Hey guys. Service was great tonight wasn't it? Johnny made a really good point about how we must show ourselves as christians. We aren't to hide our christianity or keep others from knowing who we really are. We need to show who God is through us and we need to learn that we are a walking temple of God not ourselves. I challenge everyone who was there and heard the Word of God to live by what His standards are and to not be afraid of what people will think about you when they find out that your a christian. Remember to risk everything for God. Let Gods light shine through you. Be willing to let God use you and work in and through you. And when He does do not be ashamed of Him. I wanted to thank you guys for putting what you did into worship. That is what is going to keep this youth group on fire for God. Keep up the good work and stay willing. Be the person that gets to heaven and God looks at you and says "Well done my good and faithful servant." Live for Him and you will go far.
-Greg

Have a question or comment?

Ok guys. Here is a place where you can post your ideas on the Rock or even ask a question. Feel free to post most anything that you feel like as long as it pertains to the Rock and is appropriate. Thanks and have fun posting! (to leave a comment click on the "# comments" button)
-Greg

Mailed to You?

If you e-mail me at yamahasynth@yahoo.com with your name and e-mail adress I will be happy to e-mail you the blog everytime it is updated. That way you can keep track of whats going on.
-Greg

Service- July 25, 2007

This is a Blog on all of our favorite youth group. The Rock has undergone some awesome changes these past few months. Johnny is really doing a really good job. Who likes the new lights? Did anyone notice before they started moving around? Their awesome. Service last night (July 25, 2007) was awesome. This needs to be the standard. Everyone needs to be that willing every Wednesday. (and Sunday) I wanted to say thanks for making the service so great by pouring out everything that you had for God. Well guys... See you next week!
-Greg