Authentic Youth http://www.authenticyouth.com Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:40:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 2008 chris@authenticyouth.com (Authentic Youth) chris@authenticyouth.com (Authentic Youth) 1440 http://www.authenticyouth.com/wp-content/AY_logo.jpg Authentic Youth http://www.authenticyouth.com 144 144 Musings from the youth ministry at First Baptist Church in Athens, Texas. Authentic Youth exists to help students who are far away from God develop an active relationship with Him. Authentic Youth Authentic Youth chris@authenticyouth.com no no All-New MIDWEEK! http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/all-new-midweek/ http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/all-new-midweek/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:40:55 +0000 cstapper http://www.authenticyouth.com/?p=1365
Jannewary

It's a new year which means it's time to get back into the groove with MIDWEEK on Wednesday nights.  There are a bunch of exciting adventures in store for Authentic Youth as we welcome our new Student Minister Scott Shelton into the mix, but before he arrives on January 15, Chris is going to share some brand-spanking-new lessons with you at MIDWEEK.

Start the year off right – invite a friend and come to MIDWEEK.  7pm at The ROC @ FBC.  See you there!

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]]> http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/altitude-2011/feed/ 0 Ski trip travel update http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/ski-trip-travel-update/ http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/ski-trip-travel-update/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:16:45 +0000 cstapper http://www.authenticyouth.com/?p=1361 As of 2:30pm Colorado time, The ski trip group is leaving at our regularly scheduled time this afternoon (4:30pm). We are taking an alternate route through new Mexico to avoid the closed roads between Raton and Amarillo. We will travel by interstate – our bus driver will take no chances and we will keep our group safe. It should add a couple hours onto the trip – we will post more info along the way.

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]]> http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/ski-trip-travel-update/feed/ 0 Don’t Miss Wednesday Night! http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/dont-miss-wednesday-night/ http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/dont-miss-wednesday-night/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:10:42 +0000 cstapper http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/dont-miss-wednesday-night/ This Wednesday is one of those nights that don't come along too often – our church is voting on whether we would like to invite a new youth minister to come and serve at FBC.  We need everyone to be there and let your voice be heard!  This is your chance to be a part of telling our church how you believe God is leading.

We will not meet for MIDWEEK at 7pm – instead, we will be in the fellowship hall at 6:15pm. (if you don't know where the fellowship hall is at, just come to the Global Cafe and we'll get you to the right spot)

It's an exciting night and we need everyone to be there!

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]]> http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/dont-miss-wednesday-night/feed/ 0 Important Student Ministry Update http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/1343/ http://www.authenticyouth.com/blog/1343/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:30:31 +0000 cstapper http://www.authenticyouth.com/?p=1343 To the community of students, parents, and members of FBCA:
First Baptist Church is a dynamic environment where we are always exploring new avenues for ministry together.  As we respond to God’s leading, there are frequently new opportunities that change the current reality at our church.  There will soon be a new opportunity for change that will require us to adapt together.

The Personnel Committee and Leadership Team have asked Chris Stapper to step into a new role as Teaching Pastor of First Baptist Church. This job will encompass and expand Joe Wood’s former responsibilities. Chris feels God’s call in this new opportunity.

Chris will speak more about this opportunity at MIDWEEK on Wednesday, October 12 at 7pm in the ROC.  During this time, he will elaborate on the call he feels and share the next steps in this process. Be assured, Chris will remain in his current position until a new Student Minister has been called and is on the job. There will be no gap in student ministries.

There is a Quarterly Business Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 19 at 6:17 PM in which this change in position will be presented and voted on by the church.

Chris and Erin have overseen a transformational time in student ministry over the past 5 years.  While we recognize that no one person defines a ministry, we acknowledge the impact that they have had on the lives of students in Athens.  We invite you to MIDWEEK on October 12 and the Quarterly Business Meeting on October 19 to share in the process and excitement of this new chapter for Chris and FBCA.

The Personnel Committee, Leadership Team, and staff of First Baptist Church

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Our newest MIDWEEK series "The Words I Never Said" starts with a bang on October 5.  Join us for MIDWEEK and stick around for dinner afterwards.  It all gets going at 7pm at the ROC!

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Ski Trip is going to be the coolest trip of the year.  If you are interested in going, check out this information sheet and give us a shout in the Authentic Youth office.

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Our all-new series ALL TOGETHER NOW continues this Wednesday at 7pm!  See you at the ROC for MIDWEEK. 

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Tomorrow night is a special MIDWEEK at 7pm at the ROC….

We will be saying farewell to our summer interns.  Come hang out and be a part of the fun tomorrow night!  We'll have some food, worship with Levi and the guys, and we also have a brand new game to show you.  It's going to be a great night and you should be there!

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