In this week’s Living Youth Podcast, with guest co-host Mr. Mark Sandor, we reflect on our own “unchurched” youth and consider what we know now that we wish we’d known then. We hope you find it profitable! The Spotify link will be added as soon as it is available.
P.S. When I posted this earlier today, I forgot that we had mentioned some articles we wanted to link to. Here are those links! Click away!
Mr. Gerald Weston’s classic article “Is Saying ‘No’ Enough?” which mentions some of his “Unshakeable Unbreakables” for teens and young adults.
Mr. Rod McNair’s article “Will You Do Hard Things?” which recommends an approach to living that is the opposite of living life as an “avatar.”
Mr. Thomas White’s “God’s Complicated Book” post here on this website, which Mr. Sandor referred to.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Wallace Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngWallace Smith2022-08-12 12:00:002023-01-09 10:11:03Podcast: What We Wish We’d Known
Camp isn’t just for teens! The Texas Preteen Camp ran from July 25 to 29. Preteen campers enjoyed daily activities like archery, paddle boarding, Gaga Ball (of course!), Derby Car building, swimming, and Christian Living. A great time was had by all, and our thanks to all who made the Texas Preteen Camp happen this year! We hope you enjoy these pictures, and we plan to post more soon from additional Living Youth preteen camps that took place around the country this year, so stay tuned.
On today’s podcast, we discuss the pressures on boys and girls (and on young men and young women) to ignore the differences in the two sexes God created and to adopt a confusing, self-destructive worldview. Huge forces in society are seeking to rob from you the joys of embracing the gender God designed you to be. Don’t let them do it! We hope this podcast helps.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Wallace Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngWallace Smith2022-08-05 22:05:012023-01-09 10:11:17Podcast: Resist the Pressure to Blur Gender Lines!
As tired as they may have been, Mr. Gerald Weston and Mr. Jonathan McNair were willing to sit down with us only a couple of days after returning from the 2022 LYP Texas Teen Camp and to talk about the experience, including the kinds of things they seek to achieve at our camps and how to get the most out of them. We hope you enjoy it! The YouTube version is below, and the Spotify link is right below that.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Wallace Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngWallace Smith2022-07-29 11:14:542023-01-09 10:10:57Podcast: Behind Camp with Mr. Weston & Mr. McNair!
We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Living Church News occasionally publishes a feature called “Woman to Woman.” Written by a woman in God’s Church, it is meant to help fulfill Paul’s admonition to older or more experienced ladies, recorded in Titus 2:4–5, that they pass down wisdom in godly femininity and womanhood to younger ladies in the Church. As a sample, we hope you’ll consider reading the recent contribution from Mrs. Janth B. English, linked to below, titled “‘Submission’ Is Not a Dirty Word.” It definitely runs counter to the advice about being a woman you will get from many popular “authorities” these days, but it is rooted in the loving advice of your Creator who wants you to become the sort of woman He designed you to be.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Wallace Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngWallace Smith2022-07-28 12:51:082024-07-09 12:37:43Something for the Ladies…
We’re back for one more post! We apologize for the delay—after the last Sabbath at camp, things went so quickly and we were so busy that posting photos had to take second place. But now that everyone is back, safe and sound, it’s time for one more post of pics! These final pictures feature campers entertaining their camp-mates at the talent show, some photos from the last Sabbath service, and pictures of the dorms, all gussied up for the final banquet and dance. This year’s camp was a blast, and we pray that everyone—both campers and staff—arrived home with minds filled with good memories, uplifting lessons, and thoughts of their new friends. Our thanks to all who made this year’s camp a success, and God willing we’ll see you in 2023!
The talent show featured campers’ talent and the fruit of their hard workA wonderful Sabbath service, featuring a stand-out performance by the camp choir1G1B2B2B3G3BCampers dress in their finest for the final banquet and dance! Starting at the top and moving left to right, we have dorms 1G, 1B, 2G, 2B, 3G, and 3B.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Jeanine Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngJeanine Smith2022-07-27 17:21:292022-07-27 17:21:31Teen Camp 2022: One more post of pics—the talent show, Sabbath services, and dorms ready for the banquet and dance!
Last week at this time, everyone was very ready for the weekly break God provides—just like they are this afternoon, as well! Please enjoy these pictures of campers and staff from last Sabbath, and—from the Texas LYP Teen Camp to all of you—have a wonderful Sabbath! Pictures will resume after the Sabbath—tomorrow night if possible.
Photos from the first Camp Sabbath
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Jeanine Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngJeanine Smith2022-07-22 18:00:002022-07-22 16:56:25Teen Camp 2022: Some photos from last Sabbath!
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Podcast: What We Wish We’d Known
/in Podcast/by Wallace Smith & John RobinsonIn this week’s Living Youth Podcast, with guest co-host Mr. Mark Sandor, we reflect on our own “unchurched” youth and consider what we know now that we wish we’d known then. We hope you find it profitable! The Spotify link will be added as soon as it is available.
P.S. When I posted this earlier today, I forgot that we had mentioned some articles we wanted to link to. Here are those links! Click away!
Preteen Camps 2022: Texas Preteen Camp Photos
/in Uncategorized/by Jeanine SmithCamp isn’t just for teens! The Texas Preteen Camp ran from July 25 to 29. Preteen campers enjoyed daily activities like archery, paddle boarding, Gaga Ball (of course!), Derby Car building, swimming, and Christian Living. A great time was had by all, and our thanks to all who made the Texas Preteen Camp happen this year! We hope you enjoy these pictures, and we plan to post more soon from additional Living Youth preteen camps that took place around the country this year, so stay tuned.
Podcast: Resist the Pressure to Blur Gender Lines!
/in Podcast/by Wallace Smith & John RobinsonOn today’s podcast, we discuss the pressures on boys and girls (and on young men and young women) to ignore the differences in the two sexes God created and to adopt a confusing, self-destructive worldview. Huge forces in society are seeking to rob from you the joys of embracing the gender God designed you to be. Don’t let them do it! We hope this podcast helps.
Podcast: Behind Camp with Mr. Weston & Mr. McNair!
/in Podcast/by Wallace Smith & John RobinsonAs tired as they may have been, Mr. Gerald Weston and Mr. Jonathan McNair were willing to sit down with us only a couple of days after returning from the 2022 LYP Texas Teen Camp and to talk about the experience, including the kinds of things they seek to achieve at our camps and how to get the most out of them. We hope you enjoy it! The YouTube version is below, and the Spotify link is right below that.
Something for the Ladies…
/in Uncategorized/by Your Friendly Neighborhood EditorsWe don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Living Church News occasionally publishes a feature called “Woman to Woman.” Written by a woman in God’s Church, it is meant to help fulfill Paul’s admonition to older or more experienced ladies, recorded in Titus 2:4–5, that they pass down wisdom in godly femininity and womanhood to younger ladies in the Church. As a sample, we hope you’ll consider reading the recent contribution from Mrs. Janth B. English, linked to below, titled “‘Submission’ Is Not a Dirty Word.” It definitely runs counter to the advice about being a woman you will get from many popular “authorities” these days, but it is rooted in the loving advice of your Creator who wants you to become the sort of woman He designed you to be.
We hope you’ll give it a read! Here’s the link: “‘Submission’ Is Not a Dirty Word.”
Teen Camp 2022: One more post of pics—the talent show, Sabbath services, and dorms ready for the banquet and dance!
/in Uncategorized/by Jeanine SmithWe’re back for one more post! We apologize for the delay—after the last Sabbath at camp, things went so quickly and we were so busy that posting photos had to take second place. But now that everyone is back, safe and sound, it’s time for one more post of pics! These final pictures feature campers entertaining their camp-mates at the talent show, some photos from the last Sabbath service, and pictures of the dorms, all gussied up for the final banquet and dance. This year’s camp was a blast, and we pray that everyone—both campers and staff—arrived home with minds filled with good memories, uplifting lessons, and thoughts of their new friends. Our thanks to all who made this year’s camp a success, and God willing we’ll see you in 2023!
Teen Camp 2022: Some photos from last Sabbath!
/in Uncategorized/by Jeanine SmithLast week at this time, everyone was very ready for the weekly break God provides—just like they are this afternoon, as well! Please enjoy these pictures of campers and staff from last Sabbath, and—from the Texas LYP Teen Camp to all of you—have a wonderful Sabbath! Pictures will resume after the Sabbath—tomorrow night if possible.