Hope Youth Affirmation Project Revolution

HYAPR (pronounced "hyper") may be better known to you as confirmation, affirmation of baptism or catechism.  This three-year exploration is open to anyone in 7th grade and above.  Here the youth affirm their faith in Jesus Christ and further their education in the purposes God has for their lives.

The overall mission of HYAPR is to enable students to have the courage and knowledge to publicly proclaim Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and that is where the "revolution" comes from.  It becomes necessary to revolt against our pride, our fears and the world’s ways in order for us to give ourselves completely to Christ.  To be a Christ follower is to not be a world follower which is the revolutionary idea that got Jesus killed.

 

For the 2009-2010 year we will be exploring the Ten Commandmants, the sacraments and the life of Martin Luther.

MINI RETREATS: These Sunday afternoon gatherings will begin after church is over and will start with lunch together before launching into an exploration of the roots of our faith. 

 

There are all kinds of habits in this world; good habits, bad habits and downright weird habits.  None of these habits happen overnight but the more you desire the habit the easier it is to form.  Our challenge is to develop the habit of spending some time every day in reading the Bible and prayer.  Check this page out every week for both middle school and high school directed readings to help you do that.

 

Why do we want to read the Bible daily?  When you join a team you want to study the playbook and listen to the coach so you know the plays and can truly be a part of the team. In the same way, as members of God’s team we want to study his playbook, the Bible!

Do you have a hard time talking to God?  Sometimes there is nothing better than hanging out and talking with your friends. Think of talking to God in the same way.  God looks forward to conversations with you and He is there to listen to you day and night.

Eugene H. Peterson’s “The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language" is available free to everyone in Hope Student Ministries.

     “There’s nothing like the written Word of God for showing you the way to salvation

     through faith in Christ Jesus. Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one

     way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes,

     training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up

     for the tasks God has for us.” 2 Timothy 3:15-17 The Message

 

 

Video Daily God Time!

 

These student led video Bible readings are posted on You Tube.  You can read along with them in your Bible or just listen and let their thoughts stir your own meditations on what God is saying to you in these verses.  Parents, you are encouraged to watch these videos with your youth especially if their internet use is restricted in your home.  Selecting the link will take you directly to the You Tube website.  Feel free to SHARE these videos with family and friends!

 

March 8-14

 

MONDAY:  Matthew 5:3 to see video click here

 

TUESDAY:  Matthew 5:5 to see video click here

 

WEDNESDAY:  Matthew 5:6 to see video click here

 

THURSDAY:  Matthew 5:8 to see video click here

 

FRIDAY:  Matthew 5:9 to see video click here

 

SATURDAY:  Proverbs 15:13 to see video click here

 

SUNDAY:  Psalm 32

 

To see videos you missed from past weeks click here