How Trinity Youth Ministry can help

In a time of tragedy you need to be aware of Trinity's Youth Ministry resources.

Discipleship- While we are not certified counselors, we use God's Word as a guideline for life and we are able to help in the grieving process through listening, reflection, mentoring, and encouragement. Please call us or text us to setup a time to meet!

Facebook- We will be on Facebook encouraging students through messages, special events, and  and when appropriate through status changes.

This Blog- An online resource for parents and youth leaders addressing issues as they come up as well as preparing for future youth related issues.

Twitter- write @ponderthecross prayer messages or follow the conversations as we do youth ministry

Online Prayer Request Wall- http://mybrokenpalace.com/index.php This was represented at the Youth Specialities conference and are affiliated with good organizations. However, I am not familiar with all the services they offer. Please be mindful of all and any activity your students participate in online.

Ongoing Events and Special Events- Church is a healing place to be. Come and join us at any event!

Dealing with Death

We have had a tragedy here in our community. Here are online resources for parents and teens wanting help on dealing with death and the grieving process.

Resources for General Grieving
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/coping_with_death_and_grief.aspx
www.focusonthefamily.com/topicinfo/dealing_with_death.pdf

Resource aimed at Youth Pastors but relevant for parents wanting to create a "place to mourn"
http://www.youthworker.com/youth-ministry-resources-ideas/youth-ministry/11601427/

Resources for Small Group Leaders
http://www.smallyouthgroup.com/ministry/death-teenagers-and-grief/
http://www.youthministry.com/?q=node/21481
http://youthministry360.com/training/dealing-with-death-and-loss-in-your-youth-group/ (great resource with scripture references as well.)

Genesis 37 - 39

Choosing to become apart of a bigger story when life's circumstances want you to focus on your own. Genesis 37-39

Basic Tutorial for finding the Bible app and memory verse app!

Test video for youth devotional

Checking this out to see if this is functional!

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This Wednesday Night at Pathfinders!

Here's a quick 5 minutes or less preview of Wednesday Night! If this isn't enough, than please let me know and I'll walk you through it at your own pace!

Helpful Article from Young Life's Newsletter

Is My Teen’s Behavior Normal?

The culture has changed, but teenagers haven’t.  They are still focused on trying to fit in with their peers and to make sense out of life.  But parents can get confused by their changes in attitude and the independence they seek, assuming their teenager is becoming rebellious.

It’s normal for teenagers to fail to do their chores without ten reminders, to put off their homework, to be emotional, to lose important things, to like music that is too loud, and to sometimes counter or question authority.  That’s all pretty typical, though it can be aggravating to parents.

Click on the link below for more of the article and other very helpful articles for parenting teenagers!
http://www.heartlightministries.org/blogs/markgregston/