Crossbearing: When Compassion Encounters Suffering I. The call to bear the cross is the call to love as Jesus loved. II. Bearing the cross is taking up something difficult. III. The heart of the cross is compassion. IV. Jesus’ death is what happens when the compassion of God encounters a suffering world. V. When we love the _____________ we love __________________.

Maple City Youth Group exists to equip teenagers for ministry, to reach non-believing students, to connect them with other Christ followers, to help them grow in their faith and to worship God with their lives. Jr. High A team of volunteer coaches, with the oversight of Pastor Scott, put together dynamic Wednesday night meetings for kids in 7th and 8th grade. Worship time happens with the Sr. High band and then its back to the Jr. High theater for study and fun. Once a month we get together for a social event. Annually we do things like the Acquire the Fire event, a four day camp out at the Alive Music Festival and get locked in at MCCh for the 30-hour Famine to raise money for those in famine-stricken areas of the world. Sr. High Welcome to Youth Group! We can be a bit crazy at times but overall we're just a group that wants to know Jesus better and desire Him to impact every area of our lives. Whether you're a strong Christian or just curious, MCYG is the place to find out what being a Christian is all about. There are tons of activities and many ways you can be involved. We invite you to join in and look forward to getting to know you! We get together weekly on Wednesday nights for worship and Bible teaching...don't misunderstand, this is not your daddy's Bible study! Pastor Scott uses all types of technology and teaching tools to communicate Jesus Christ in a style that we can all understand. Every year we leave for a week and go on a mission trip, alternating state-side and overseas. We've been to Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Ohio, Kentucky, Canada and Haiti. During our outreach we serve through construction, drama, music, feeding the hungry and simply loving those we connect with. Our mission trips have been life changing for both the people we reach out to and for the members of our group.

JOURNEY OF BEGINNINGS “The Drive to Make a Name for Ourselves” Genesis 9-11 Hall of shame 1. Noah gets drunk after making a covenant with God. (Gen. 9:20, 21) 2. Noah, found drunk and naked in his tent by his son Ham. (Gen. 9: 22, 24) 3. Noah places a patriarchal curse on the Canaanite descendants of his youngest son, Ham. (Gen.9:25-27) 4. Noah was treated with respect by his two sons Shem and Japheth in spite of his shameful behavior. (Gen.9:23) 5. Noah’s last 350 years are off the radar. (Gen. 9:28,29) “Let’s make a name for ourselves” 1. Nimrod, (rebel) the mighty one, world ruler. mighty - ghib-bore’ tyrant (Gen. 10:8-12) 2. The first ambition to have a one world religion and a unified world empire. (Gen. 11:1-4) The Lord comes down to take a look (Gen. 11:5-9) 1. The Lord is set against any move of His people to become self-sufficient and independant of Him. 2. That’s simple, said God, “Let’s confuse their language. WHAT IS THE LORD’S NUMBER ONE CONCERN FROM THE “JOURNEY OF BEGINNINGS”UP TO THIS VERY DAY? That we would get busy and forget the LORD our God! WELCOME TO COMMUNION: THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME!

Journey of Beginnings What Went Wrong With This World? Genesis 6-8 Three world conditions that caused God to say, I’ve had enough!” 1. Every intent of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil all the time. (verse 5) 2. The earth was full of violence. (verse 11) 3. All the people on earth had corrupted their ways. (verse 12) Noah, a real person of faith steps up to the plate! (chapter 7&8) 1. He took action on the message he received from God. 2. His faith compelled him to complete a most difficult task. 3. Through his faith he and his immediate family were saved. The coming of Jesus will be like the days of Noah. (Matthew 24:37,38; Luke 17:26,27) 1, People will be eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, buying and selling, planting and building. 2. The vast population did not wake up to realize what was happening until the flood came and destroyed them all. God makes a covenant that effects you. 1. Never again will I send a flood that destroys everything (verse 8: 21,22; 9:13) 2. Step out of the Ark into the new life God offers you!

“THE FIRST FATHER” Genesis 2 Scripture: Genesis chapter 3 What was the first man made of? (Verse 7) Dust of the ground. Jesus breathed spirit into him. What was Adam’s occupation? (Verse 15) He was to tend and keep a large wildlife and nursery sanctuary. He was also to name every living creature birds and animals. What was the first felt need of Adam? (Verse 18) He felt alone and lonely. How did Jesus respond to Adam’s need? (Verse 18, 21, 22) He said no one should be alone. He put Adam to sleep, took a rib from his side and made woman. What was Adam’s response when he was introduced to his new bride? (Verse 23) “Wow, look at her!” Man - is Woman - isah What marriage counsel did Jesus give to this first couple? (Verse 24) Leave parents, Be joined to wife, Become one flesh. What wedding garments did the first couple wear? (Verse 25) Adam and Eve were clothed in glory. Let me introduce to you Adam and Eve’s family tree. (Gen. 5)

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