Youth Leader: Kim White
World Hope Youth is a community where young hearts and minds experience God, growing in body and spirit. With prayer and fellowship become empowered by Faith to defend and share the gospel with local community and the world.
Core values embraces for our youth:
*Culture: Creating a safe place where everyone feels valued and heard.
*Discipleship: Helping young people delve into and grow in their faith.
*Individual Growth: Helping each young person develop their character and leadership skills.
*Sharing the word of God: Teaching young people about the Bible and how to embrace the Bible as a lifetime reference.
*Prayer: Learning how to talk to God and developing a relationship through prayer with Yahweh, Lord, our Father.
*Integrity: Living a life of accountability through all phases of life.
*Worship: Learning to appreciate worship for what it is, lifting it to God and valuing the time.
*Emulating Christ: Showing young people how to live a life of kindness and love.
*Equipping students: Helping young people develop the skills they need to serve others.
Preparing the YOUTH of today, to be the CHURCH of tomorrow.
Core values embraces for our youth:
*Culture: Creating a safe place where everyone feels valued and heard.
*Discipleship: Helping young people delve into and grow in their faith.
*Individual Growth: Helping each young person develop their character and leadership skills.
*Sharing the word of God: Teaching young people about the Bible and how to embrace the Bible as a lifetime reference.
*Prayer: Learning how to talk to God and developing a relationship through prayer with Yahweh, Lord, our Father.
*Integrity: Living a life of accountability through all phases of life.
*Worship: Learning to appreciate worship for what it is, lifting it to God and valuing the time.
*Emulating Christ: Showing young people how to live a life of kindness and love.
*Equipping students: Helping young people develop the skills they need to serve others.
Preparing the YOUTH of today, to be the CHURCH of tomorrow.
Our Youth meet Sunday Morning at 10 am
and every other Wednesday Evening
from 6:30 -8:00 pm
If you have any questions you may email
and every other Wednesday Evening
from 6:30 -8:00 pm
If you have any questions you may email
Kim White at kim@whwcnc.org
Daily Devotions
Day One
Read Genesis 12:1-9
Consider
Question: What did God tell Abram (Abram's name before God changed it) to leave? (Genesis 12:1)
Question: Where did God Tell Abram to go? (Genesis 12:1)
Question: Why do you think God was vague about where He told Abram to go?
Question: What did God tell Abram (Abram's name before God changed it) to leave? (Genesis 12:1)
Question: Where did God Tell Abram to go? (Genesis 12:1)
Question: Why do you think God was vague about where He told Abram to go?
Question: What did God tell Abram that He would do if Abram obeyed? (Genesis 12:2-3)
Question: What was Abram's response to God's promise to give land to him and his descendants? (Genesis 12:7-8)
Question: What was Abram's response to God's promise to give land to him and his descendants? (Genesis 12:7-8)
Reflect
Question: In order to completely follow God, what things or people in your life do you need to leave behind?
Activate
Underline Genesis 12:1 and Genesis 12:4 in your Bible. In the margin, write a statement of dedication to follow the Lord wherever He leads. Take some time to write out a few more personal thoughts.
Pray
Question: In order to completely follow God, what things or people in your life do you need to leave behind?
Activate
Underline Genesis 12:1 and Genesis 12:4 in your Bible. In the margin, write a statement of dedication to follow the Lord wherever He leads. Take some time to write out a few more personal thoughts.
Pray
Prayer Tip: It is very valuable to pray through Bible verses in your own words. Here is an example for these verses today.
"Lord, like Abram, I am willing to leave behind what is comfortable, relationships I cherish, and even dreams for my future, in order to follow You. Help me, so when You call me like Abram, I will follow as You have instructed. When I obey, would You honor my obedience and bless me?"
Amen
Amen
Day Two
Read Genesis 15:1-21
Notice throughout the verses that Abram and God are having a conversation. God speaks to Abram. Abram replies, and God speaks again. This is similar to when we pray. God speaks, we speak, God speaks, and the back-and-forth should go on.
Question: What encouragement did God offer Abram, and what two promises did God make after the encouragement? (Genesis 15:1)
Question: What else did God promise Abram? (Genesis 15:4)
Question: What did the Lord say about Abram as a result of his obedience? (Genesis 15:6)
Reflect
Question: Do you think God still speaks to people today? Why do you believe this?
Question: God made a promise, and Abram believed God before seeing it happen. What are you believing God for that you have not yet seen?
Activate
Read Hebrews 11:6; Hebrews 8-10
Attempt to memorize Hebrews 11:6 this next week.
Pray
Lord, I ask you to help me develop greater faith and obedience. Help me to be willing to sacrifice whatever I need to in order to follow You more faithfully. Help me to share this faith with others through my words and actions. In Jesus' name.
Amen
Question: What encouragement did God offer Abram, and what two promises did God make after the encouragement? (Genesis 15:1)
Question: What else did God promise Abram? (Genesis 15:4)
Question: What did the Lord say about Abram as a result of his obedience? (Genesis 15:6)
Reflect
Question: Do you think God still speaks to people today? Why do you believe this?
Question: God made a promise, and Abram believed God before seeing it happen. What are you believing God for that you have not yet seen?
Activate
Read Hebrews 11:6; Hebrews 8-10
Attempt to memorize Hebrews 11:6 this next week.
Pray
Lord, I ask you to help me develop greater faith and obedience. Help me to be willing to sacrifice whatever I need to in order to follow You more faithfully. Help me to share this faith with others through my words and actions. In Jesus' name.
Amen
Day Three
Read Genesis 17:1-8
Question: What did God call himself? (Genesis 17:8)
Question: What did God guarantee to Abram as a result of their covenant? (Genesis 17:2)
The word covenant means a commitment. God was making a commitment to Abram, and Abram was expected to make a commitment back to God.
Question: While making this covenant, what did God change about Abram? (Genesis 17:5)
Question: Why do you think God did that?
Question: What was God's commitment to Abram? (Genesis 17:7)
Reflect
In Hebrews 17:7, God said He was committed not only to Abraham, but his descendants as well. What might you want your children to become or be known for or committed to?
Activate
Grab a note card or paper, or use the margin of your Bible. Write out the things you would like your family to be known for.
Pray
Father God, thank you for your commitment to me! You are a faithful Father, who helps me live out my faith and become more like Your Son, Jesus. Help me to accomplish more than I could ever hope for through living by faith and obedience and being willing to sacrifice for You. I desire to make a commitment to You to follow and obey, and I want to see my family do the same. In the amazing name of Jesus.
Amen
Question: What did God guarantee to Abram as a result of their covenant? (Genesis 17:2)
The word covenant means a commitment. God was making a commitment to Abram, and Abram was expected to make a commitment back to God.
Question: While making this covenant, what did God change about Abram? (Genesis 17:5)
Question: Why do you think God did that?
Question: What was God's commitment to Abram? (Genesis 17:7)
Reflect
In Hebrews 17:7, God said He was committed not only to Abraham, but his descendants as well. What might you want your children to become or be known for or committed to?
Activate
Grab a note card or paper, or use the margin of your Bible. Write out the things you would like your family to be known for.
Pray
Father God, thank you for your commitment to me! You are a faithful Father, who helps me live out my faith and become more like Your Son, Jesus. Help me to accomplish more than I could ever hope for through living by faith and obedience and being willing to sacrifice for You. I desire to make a commitment to You to follow and obey, and I want to see my family do the same. In the amazing name of Jesus.
Amen
Day Four
Read Romans 4:13-25
Consider
In Chapter 4 of the New Testament book of Romans, the apostle Paul wrote about aspects of Abraham's life. His story certainly made an impact for generations to come.
Question: What was God's promise to Abraham according to Romans 4:13?
Question: Who did Abraham believe in? (Romans 4:17)
Question: What does Romans 4:17 tell us about God and what He does?
Question: In Abraham's life, what made God's promises seem impossible? (Romans 4:19)
Question: What does Romans 4:20 say about Abraham?
Question: What does Romans 4:23-24 have for us?
Reflect
Question: Is there something in your life that seems impossible?
Question: What would you like God to do about it?
Activate
Take a moment to ask God to do what presently seems impossible.
Pray
Lord, help me to believe fully that You bring the dead back to life, and You create new things out of nothing. Even when there seems to be no reason for hope, and when the odds are stacked against me, help me to keep believing. Please help me to be fully convinced that You are able to do what You have promised. I pray for those who have no hope that You would show Yourself to them. In Jesus' name.
Amen
In Chapter 4 of the New Testament book of Romans, the apostle Paul wrote about aspects of Abraham's life. His story certainly made an impact for generations to come.
Question: What was God's promise to Abraham according to Romans 4:13?
Question: Who did Abraham believe in? (Romans 4:17)
Question: What does Romans 4:17 tell us about God and what He does?
Question: In Abraham's life, what made God's promises seem impossible? (Romans 4:19)
Question: What does Romans 4:20 say about Abraham?
Question: What does Romans 4:23-24 have for us?
Reflect
Question: Is there something in your life that seems impossible?
Question: What would you like God to do about it?
Activate
Take a moment to ask God to do what presently seems impossible.
Pray
Lord, help me to believe fully that You bring the dead back to life, and You create new things out of nothing. Even when there seems to be no reason for hope, and when the odds are stacked against me, help me to keep believing. Please help me to be fully convinced that You are able to do what You have promised. I pray for those who have no hope that You would show Yourself to them. In Jesus' name.
Amen
Day Five
Read Hebrews 11:1-19
Question: This chapter talks a bit about Abel, Noah, and Abraham. What do you notice about each one of their lives? (Hebrews 11:4, 7-8)
Question: What did Abraham do by faith? (Hebrews 11:8)
Question: Do you think Abrahan's obedience was easy or difficult?
Question: What was the result of Abraham's obedience? (Hebrews 11:12)
Question: What did it take for Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice? (Hebrews 11:17)
Reflect
Read 1 Peter 3:15
Question: What is one thing you need to sacrifice to God in order to fully live by faith?
Activate
Share with your pastor, group leader, parent, or close friend the one thing you are willing to sacrifice to have a closer walk with God. Take a moment and have him or her pray with you that your faith would grow.
Pray: God, I pray that You would give me the desire and power to do everything that pleases You, regardless of the cost. I want to be a person of greater faith. I ask for the Holy Spirit to help me obey at every turn in order to become the person You have designed me to be. I pray that Christians everywhere, including me, will become better at walking in obedience.
Amen
Question: What did Abraham do by faith? (Hebrews 11:8)
Question: Do you think Abrahan's obedience was easy or difficult?
Question: What was the result of Abraham's obedience? (Hebrews 11:12)
Question: What did it take for Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice? (Hebrews 11:17)
Reflect
Read 1 Peter 3:15
Question: What is one thing you need to sacrifice to God in order to fully live by faith?
Activate
Share with your pastor, group leader, parent, or close friend the one thing you are willing to sacrifice to have a closer walk with God. Take a moment and have him or her pray with you that your faith would grow.
Pray: God, I pray that You would give me the desire and power to do everything that pleases You, regardless of the cost. I want to be a person of greater faith. I ask for the Holy Spirit to help me obey at every turn in order to become the person You have designed me to be. I pray that Christians everywhere, including me, will become better at walking in obedience.
Amen