FEBRUARY 2021
Recommended Resources
DEVOTIONAL
Bread for the Resistance: 40 Devotions for Justice People by Donna Barber
Author Donna Barber describes this resource best in the devotional's introduction: "It’s a reminder of the why and a suggestion of the how
for our spiritual disciplines. It’s a tool for creating a quiet space, a
connection point between our divine contact and our human context.
It’s an expression of gratitude for the good days and a word of encouragement for the bad, a pat on the back and a kick in the butt." Use this devotional for personal study or for discussion in small groups.
SMALL GROUP STUDY
Roll Down, Justice! A Lenten Biblical Reflection by Faye Wilson
This study is based on six songs from Roll Down, Justice! – Sacred Songs and Social Justice. In six video sessions this study asks believers to consider the questions "What are you prepared to give in order to have a closer walk with God?" and "What can you give in order to embrace anew the work of justice?" This FREE resource can be adapted for youth of all ages.
YOUTH CURRICULUM
Connecting Faith and Justice - Youth Lectionary B Curriculum
This FREE resource from the General Board of Church and Society helps junior and senior high students engage the intersection of faith and justice and explore why our faith compels us toward justice. The lessons are flexible and can be adapted to fit the needs of your students while encouraging them to search deeper within themselves, their relationship with God, and their role within their community and the world. Click here to read more and see the Lectionary A and C curriculums.
NextGen News and Updates
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Summer Camp Counselor Info Session
Join us at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, for a virtual gathering where we will discuss how you can travel the state of Missouri and make life-long friends this summer! Our team is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to lead our 2021 traveling summer camping program. We can’t wait to tell you all about it! In this 30-minute session, we will discuss the basics of the job, try our hand at some fun trivia, give out some cool prizes and talk about the next steps to take to join us on this adventure. Interested? RSVP at the button below.
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Still Time to Register for LEAP
We hope you'll gather with us on February 27th, 2021, to dive deeper into the Fruit of the Spirit. We will learn from seven speakers as they share about these gifts in their own experiences. Even though we may not be meeting in person, you can still count on lots of games and surprises throughout the day! There are youth groups signed up from all over the state. Join them for this one-day virtual youth conference!
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Early Bird Discounts Available for Camp
We can't wait for summer 2021! Overnight camp and day camp dates and registrations are now live on our website. We've also updated our safety and cleaning policies for our Ignite Mobile Camps to make summer 2021 our best one yet!
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