Our youth went bowling at Bowlero Bowling in Cary for our “Cereal Bowl” outreach event. The entire event with games, prizes, and a devotion was centered around a common theme of breakfast cereal. The youth in attendance brought their favorite breakfast cereals for a potluck dinner and the extra boxes (15) were donated to the CUOC food bank. Come join our group every Sunday from 4-5pm in the Harriss Youth Building for on and off campus fun... They're Grrrrrreat!
[Nov. 24] CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY: A lesson on God’s ultimate authority that qualifies him to be the King of kings and Lord of lords. We look at the Apologetics and Outreach Roots in this lesson. The sovereign Lordship of God brings hope to his people and it’s a hope worth sharing to others.
Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords. As Christ-followers, we submit to God as our King. We submit our will and desires to his. This is a good thing because God is good. We can trust him to lead us better than we can lead ourselves.
[Dec. 1] "Servant" - A lesson on how God is actively involved and working in the lives of his people.
This study introduces the Identity Root. Knowing how faithfully involved God is in our lives shapes who we are and who we are becoming.
[Dec. 15] "Exciting News" - Disciples of Christ have access to the peace that surpasses all understanding.
This two-part Christmas lesson is part of the Rescue Root. If we’re honest, it’s hard not to think about presents when thinking about Christmas. In this study, we’ll take a look at some different gifts we are reminded of during this time of year.
[Dec. 22] "Wise Gifts" - Disciples of Christ give their gifts to the Lord.
This two-part Christmas lesson is part of the Rescue Root. If we’re honest, it’s hard not to think about presents when thinking about Christmas. In this study, we’ll take a look at some different gifts we are reminded of during this time of year.
[Dec. 29] "Follow" - Disciples of Christ pursue a life with Jesus.
A 4-week series in the Outreach Root and explores some of the ways different people brought others to Jesus. But our relationship with Jesus will always be personal. While we can tell people about who Jesus is and how he has changed our lives, ultimately people have to “come and see” Jesus for themselves.
Flood Buckets & Hygiene [UMCOR] Kits Needed to Replenish MERCI (Marion Edwards Recovery Center Initiative In Goldsboro, NC))
- These may be brought to Saint Luke.
- If you belong to a group that would like to make UMCOR kits, please key in NCCUMC.org/disaster. You should see a drop-down menu that includes the various kits that may be assembled, the items needed, and how to put them together.
- One five-gallon round bucket with re-sealable lid (14.35” h x 12.19” w x 12.19” d) (No screw lids; bucket may be used, but must be free from all residual product; advertisements on the outside acceptable
- One 32-64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent
- One 16-40 oz. bottle liquid concentrate household cleaner (no spray cleaners)
- One 16-34 oz. bottle dish soap
- One 4-8 oz. pump spray air freshener (liquid, not gel)
- One 6 –14 oz. pump spray insect repellant (pack of 10-20 wipes also acceptable)
- One scrub brush with our without handle
- 18 re-usable cleaning wipes (no terrycloth, microfiber or paper towels; remove from packaging
- Five scouring pads (no stainless steel pads with soap in them; remove from packaging
- 36-50 clothespins
- One 50-100 foot clothesline (cotton or plastic line)
- 24-roll of heavy duty trash bags (33-45 gallon size); remove from packaging
- Five N-95 respirator dust masks (1-3mm thickness); no surgical masks
- Two pairs kitchen gloves; durable for multiple uses; remove from packaging
- One pair work gloves (cotton with leather palm or all leather)
Hygiene Kits
- https://nccumc.org/disaster/kits/hygiene/
- One hand towel (15 x 25 –17 x 27 inches); No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
- One washcloth; No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
- One comb; Must be sturdy with at least 4-7 inches of teeth; No pocket combs or picks; Rattail and combs without handles are acceptable but must have at least 4-7 inches of teeth.
- One toenail or fingernail clipper; No emery boards or metal nail files
- Bath-size soap (3 oz. bar or larger); No Ivory or Jergen’s soap; Do not remove from packaging.
- One adult toothbrush; Do not remove from packaging; Personal advertising not acceptable
- 10 adhesive bandages (3⁄4 by 3 inches); Common household bandages acceptable
- One one-gallon size re-sealable bag
- *Do not add toothpaste when assembling kits
About the Youth Pastor...
- I am from Blythewood, South Carolina.
- I graduated from The Citadel in 2012 and Duke Divinity School in 2018 and played rugby at both.
- I previously served 2 appointments in SC before moving to NC and have been at Saint Luke UMC since January 2022.
- I have a wife, Kendall, who really is my better half, and two daughters. Hadley, who just turned 3 and is really into David Bowie right now for some reason, and my soon to be 1 year old, Hazel, who is just the sweetest.
- What I love most about youth ministry is building relationships, making life-long disciples, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
- Other than the world's most popular book (aka, The Holy Bible), my favorite book in the whole world is The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
- I'm a firm believer in not "just inviting youth to the party, but giving them a seat at the table." In other words, I believe in the importance of helping our youth grow toward maturity in the faith and encouraging them to live out the fruits of the Holy Spirit as followers (aka disciples) of Jesus Christ.
- In order to help our youth become better disciples my plan this year is to do just that...Go out and Be Christ-like in our monthly outreach and mission events as outlined in our 2024-2025 calendar.
Can't wait for an exciting year with you all!
✌️&❤️&🙏
Pastor Jim Rogers
Contact Info!
Best ways to reach Pastor Jim:
1. Raise your hand 😜
2. Email jim@saintlukeumc.org
3. Call the office (919) 776-2012 or my cell: (803) 673-6353
Website: https://www.saintlukeumc.org/youth-ministry
New Website (still under construction): https://saintlukeumc.snappages.site/youth-ministry
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