AWOL





In the generation that we are striving to reach, the search for truth has been replaced with the search for self What we see we need to address in order to transform, motivate, and make Christ relevant in a generation that is blinded, hurting, and fearless of God, is a planting of seeds. All of these writings, worship ideas, and games are design to plant seeds, and bridge the gap between the existing church and a faithful church.

Classic Fun - Hey, you got to have some fun, and togetherness! Here are some unplugged, get to know you, have fun with great laughs stuff.

  • Noeleopardy - a unique version of Jeopardy (pdf / Word)
  • Camp Songs - favorites and new ones (pdf / Publisher)
  • Icebreaker games - bring individuals into a group attitude (pdf / Word)
  • Improv / Talent Show - break loose and have fun (pdf / Word)
  • Water Olympics - some crazy ideas (pdf / Word)

Powerpoint Resources - It is simple: we can all do something to change the way we live and glorify God or continue to do nothing. We need another way at looking at God, salvation, love and faith. We must make the good news of Jesus Christ relevant again, especially to younger generations that see no point in following Jesus or learning about the love of Jesus. Here are some presentations that has done just that!

  • How to be a disciple - Today there is a great difference in a “Christian” and a Disciple. Look and see what this means, and why it is important to go AWOL from the Christian label. (ppt)
  • Mental Illness - Spiritual and emotional well-being often go hand and hand. See statistics of mental illness, paths of addiction, and why this is happening. (ppt)
  • Together: Talks about the Church of the Brethren. A look at what church means and what we should be striving for. (ppt1, ppt2)
  • AWOL presentation - Simply improving what we are now doing will not be adequate for survival . A presentation on why we need to do something more, and how. (ppt)
  • AWOL presentation, more than the first - Same as the orginal, but also 10 things you need to know about Youth Ministry, and more of why AWOL wants the church to become relevant to its own people by its own message of God's salvation in Christ and thus relevant to younger generations. (ppt)
  • End times - Understanding more of what is going on now, and what the Bible says about end-times; looking at Pop-culture, bad theology, great apostasy, 666, and how to counter-act it. (ppt)
  • Self examination - If we can convince ourselves that we are better, purer, and nobler than we really are, [deceive ourselves] we can begin to believe that God sees us this way also. Is this what we really need with our God? (ppt)
  • Offertory - Ouotes and Scripture to enhance your offertory time. (All Saints Day ppt1, Scripture and Quotes ppt2)
  • Shame - Shame causes us to separate, to hid, to stay away from the light of goodness. See how to overcome shame! (ppt)
  • Pneuma Challenge - A collage of great information to see and know the power of the Holy Spirit, your purpose in life, and why you are more than what you have become.