A word from Cole…
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 1 Timothy 1:6-7
Our very first associational Disciple Now weekend for students is coming up Friday, August 13th, and Saturday, August 14th, and we couldn’t be more excited! Disciple Now is for all students, 6th-12th grade, and is a wonderful time for growth and fellowship for students. While there isn’t anything overly special about an event like Summer Camp or DNow, it is an opportunity for students, through getting away from their normal schedules and rhythms, to be able to devote more time and energy to maturing and growing in their faith and walk with the Lord. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, events like Disciple Now oftentimes are turning points of major growth and commitment to the Lord in the lives of many students. The discipleship of students is paramount, not simply for the future, but for the present. Students who are believing in Jesus Christ are not simply the church of tomorrow; they are the church of today. They need to be trained and discipled in the words of Christ, and DNow is just one of the ways that this takes place throughout the year.
I’d encourage all of our students, middle school and high school, to participate in DNow this year. Students who are not regularly plugged into our weekly gatherings are welcome to participate also. Invite neighbors, friends, teammates, and grandchildren to come and be a part of this awesome weekend! Here are a few things to know about DNow this August:
1) Our theme is Fearless, inspired by the verse quoted above, 1 Timothy 1:6-7. Students will study about men and women in Scripture who lived out bold, faithful, God-glorifying lives, and how we can apply truths from their lives today!
2) Students will be dropped off Friday evening and will be picked up after Sunday morning following gathered worship. Students should eat before they come on Friday. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided Saturday. Breakfast will be provided Sunday.
3) Cost for the event is $25 per student. This covers their T-shirt, conference and all materials, and meals for the weekend. Money for the conference will be due Sunday, August 8th, and can be submitted via the Church Center App through the ‘DNOW Student Weekend’ fund or dropped in a giving box on Sunday earmarked the same way. If you have any concerns or questions about funding for the conference or if you would like to sponsor a student to go, please contact Cole by email: Cole@crestviewbaptist.org
If you have any questions or want more information, go to our DNow Website, or feel free to reach out. If your student(s) plans to be involved, please let Cole know ASAP. We are looking forward to this DNow weekend! Please be in prayer for the Lord to work mightily in the lives of these students!
Grace to you,
Cole Barnes, Worship and Families