Young
Adults 
This Page is for information on everything from the Adults Singles And Pairs (ASAP) class to the current music, movies, and other events that might be of interest to those of the age group from 18 to 40 and more. Why the big age range? Because your as young as you feel until your over the hill, or so I have been told. Honestly the age range is for anyone that still feels young enough to participate in anything we do. When current times sees 80 and 90 year olds skydiving and doing other extreme sports, so if you feel like joining, come on with us.
A.
S. A. P. Sunday School Class
The class is exciting and filled with great discussions of issues brought up by the lesson or those in the class. This has grown into a great chance to learn valuable information for facing ourselves as well as others and being challenged to grow in faith. We look forward to seeing you at 10:00AM Sunday Morning.
Music That Teaches Us Something and Touches Our
This section is devoted to songs that have a powerful message for us to learn. The songs will change once every two to three weeks. Please keep an eye out for these songs. Let them challenge and encourage you as you walk in your Christian Life. Also look for music that can bless your soul by checking out the music by the artist listings toward the bottom of this page.
Music That Teaches Us Something and Touches Our Lives Archive
The Holy Spirit is means by which God guides us, strengthens us, and empowers us. There are great blessings as well as great expectations that come with God's giving us the Holy Spirit. The blessings and the call to do work for the building of the Kingdom of God are inseperably connected to each other. Both what God calls us to do and the blessings He gives us are worth giving all we have. The following two songs are powerful blessings to hear, but when the words are sung or read as a earnest prayers of the heart, the power of God through the Holy Spirit will be truly life changing.
Chris Tomlin/Passion Worship Band - Awakening In our hearts, Lord, in this nation |
Lincoln Brewster - The Power of Your Name Surely children weren't made for the streets Surely children weren't made for the streets |
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You are our strength and hope Almighty God. May we hold tight to You and trust You to keep us safe in Your grasp.
Let us grow and keep our faith in You even though the world around us is shaking, and we may not be able to see You.
May we always be assured that You are right there with us and will be our help and strength when we turn to You.
May our whole lives be an offering to You. In Your Precious Holy Name we have confidence and hope. Thanks and Praise to You. Amen
Movies
to Watch
There are no movies in theatres at the present time, but there are many
coming in the next few months to check and see if they are worth going
to see. To check out the current movies and others as they come to
theatres go to plugged in online. This site reviews all the movies and
gives a full description of the content and value of the movie.
This is a good way to get an idea about the value of a movie before
spending money on going to watch it at a theatre.
To
Rent or to Buy
Look for the Dove Award Family Approved seal on movies in stores. While this does not guarantee the quality of plot in these movies, this does mean the content of the movies will be acceptable in areas of language, sexual content, and other subjects. Even though these movies are not all specifically Christian themed movies either, but do carry good healthy messages to them. Movies with this seal include: Janette Oke's Love Comes Softly series, most Walden Media movies (Chronicles of Narnia, Charlotte's Web, etc.), The Final Season with Sean Astin, Bella, and The Wager with Randy Travis.
Prince Caspian
This book turned movie from the Chronicles of Narnia series is an excellent movie for all ages. There are a few places that might be disturbing for the younger ages like intense battle scenes, but these are dealt with great respect for the younger audiences by not showing more than what is necessary. In all this movie is filled with great messages and great family enjoyment. This movie is well worth purchasing and sharing with others..
Other Titles to Watch for in Stores Now
Amazing Grace (based on the true story of William Wilberforce) Left Behind trilogy Hometown Legend Finding Neverland (based on origin of Peter Pan)
Dreamer Shadowlands
(based on the life of C. S. Lewis) The Last Sin Eater (based
on book by Francine Rivers)
Joshua
Iron Will Secret Garden
Back to the Secret Garden
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Second Chance The Nativity Story Bridge to Terabithia (based on book by Katherine Peterson)
The Wager Bella The Final Season Charlotte's Web
Chronicles of Narnia Series: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Prince Capsian
Fireproof, Facing the Giants , & Flywheel (all films by Sherwood Pictures and the Kendrick Brothers) Because of Winn-Dixie (based on book by Kate Dicamillo)
The movies based on novels by Janette Oke
Love Comes Softly Love’s Enduring Promise Love’s Long Journey
Love’s Abiding Joy Love’s Unending Legacy Love's Unfolding Dream
Some Questionable Content
These movies are good except for some places where the content listed appears in
the movie.
Lord Of The Rings trilogy (based on book by J.
R. R. Tolkien) - violence and fantasy content
Passion of the Christ - Realistic violence
Three - Intense thematic elements and violence (based on Ted Dekker book of the same name)
We Are Marshall - Some language and frightening crash scene (true story of the Marshall University Football team)
In the Near Future
There are a few movie titles coming out in the near future based on books by authors Frank Perreti and Ted Dekker. Be aware that the books they write involve topics of spiritual warfare and would not be suitable for younger age groups and even some adults without an understanding of spiritual warfare. Movies like The Visitation and Three have already been released, but might be taken in the wrong context without an understanding of the Christian principle truths and God-centered basis behind these movies.
Books Worth the Read
Christian Fiction
The Ultimate Gift - Jim Stovall
A Walk to Remember - Nicolas Sparks
Chronicles of Narnia series & The Screwtape Letters - CS Lewis
This Present Darkness, Piercing the Darkness, The Oath & Monster - Frank Peretti
Left Behind Series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry
Jenkins
Babylon Rising series by Tim LaHaye and Various coauthors
Hind's Feet in High Places by Hannah Hurnard
The House by Ted Dekker & Frank Peretti
The Circle Trilogy and The Lost Books Series by Ted Dekker
Books on relationships
The Shack - William Young (unique story about our relationships with God and others)
Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
When God Writes Your Love Story & Faithfully - Eric & Leslie Ludy
I Kissed Dating Goodbye and other books by Joshua Harris (Highly recommended Christian Dating books)
Knight In Shining Armor (book for women) by ?
Christian
Resource and Non-Fiction
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire and other books by Jim Cymbala
God Chasers and other books by Tommy Tenney
Pray Big: The power of Pinpoint Prayer by Will Davis, Jr.
Under God & Jesus Freaks compiled by DC Talk
Sister Freaks compiled by Rebecca St. James and DC Talk
Mere Christianity, Miracles, and others by CS Lewis
Shine by Newsboys
The Narrow Road by Brother Andrew
Every Man's Struggle by Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker
Every Young Woman's Struggle by Shannon Ethridge & Stephen Arterburn
Under the Overpass by Mike Yankowski
Other Authors to look for
Rebecca St. James, Max Lucado, Ted Dekker, Beverly Lewis, Janette Oke
Music
Are you looking for some good choices in the
style of music you like? Here is a list of alternatives for you to look
for.
To all who are viewing this page,
The music in the mainstream market is in the midst of a
struggle. Many Christian Music artists are making the crossover to public radio
and the mainstream market. In response, the secular mainstream artists
have begun to grow more deceptive in their lyrics at times, but others have 
grown
more destructive and dirty. The lists below gives names of artists and
groups from all of music. The first is mainstream Christian artists that have a
Christian message and will not corrupt the listener with suggestive and/or
destructive messages and themes. The other lists give the non-Christian
artists of certain styles in bold and the
Christian alternatives to those styles below in
Italics. These lists are a way to show that the style of music is not
the problem. The problem is the artist behind the music. These are artists
who have made a decision to use what God gave them for His Glory not their own.
Current Christian artists in the mainstream market:
Switchfoot, POD, Thousand Foot Krutch, Seventh Day Slumber, Kids In The Way, Underoath, Pillar,
Falling Up, Brian Littrel,
Kirk Franklin, Hawk Nelson
Rap alternatives to Eminem, Fiftycent, and Nelly
Christian rappers : KJ-52, John Rueben, Grits, Toby Mac, Souljahz, T-Bone
Pop alternatives to Los Lonely Boys, Jesse McCartney, Black Eyed Peas
Christian Pop artists: Plus One, Casting Crowns, Newsboys, Jars of Clay, Rebecca St. James, Salvador, Aaron Shust, 33 Miles, Brian Littrel, Nicole C. Mullen, Kirk Franklin, Ginny Owens, Andrae Crouch, Bethany Dillon, Mercy Me, Big Daddy Weave, Mark Harris, Pocket Full of Rocks, Echoing Angels, John Waller, Jaci Valasquez
Rock/Alternative
Alternatives to Creed, Nickelback
Christian Rockers: Todd Agnew, Jeremy Camp, Third Day, Tait, Barlowgirl, Superchick, Kutless, Building 429, Jeremy Riddle, Downhere, Family Force, Starfield, Rush of Fools, The Swift, Overflow, Robbie Seay Band
Hard
Rock/Heavy Metal Alternatives to Ozzy, Hoobastank, Hinder
Christian Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal Artists: Pillar, Sanctus Real, Falling Up,
Hawk Nelson, Dizmas, Decyphyr Down, FM Static, Story Side B, Disciple, Red, Fireflight, Eleventyseven,
Godtube.com - This website is a response to YouTube. The site is full of Christian music videos as well as various videos from churches and individuals. One great video clip is a youth skit set to Lifehouse's Everything song. Check out this site only with a DSL or Broadband internet connection. The videos will not run right otherwise.
Crossings.COM - This is a source for Christian books, but you must agree to buying 4 books at regular prices within a 2 to 3 year span.
Christianbook.com - This is a Christian resource site. This site carries movies, music, books, and many other Christian products. There is no membership agreement, but everything must be paid for prior to receiving the order.
Christianmovies.com - This is a resource sight for movies made by various filmmakers that have a Christian message to them. These are not necessarily the best cinematography and acting, but the films are done for the glory of the Lord and will touch your heart.
www.praybigbook.com - This is the website to go along with the Will Davis, Jr. book, "Pray Big: the Power of Pinpoint Prayers" and has resources to go along with the book. There are also many inspiring stories on the website about answered prayers.
Interlinc.com This is a resource link for those from college age group and down.
Radrockers.com This is a resource space for those of the older crowd to find music greats from Petra to Bloodgood. This site also has a comparison chart between 80's and early 90's secular artists and Christian artists from the same time period.
Sound-and-spirit.com This is the link to the Christian version of Columbia House Music Club. The club is a pretty good set up. Being apart of it opens access to some artists that might not be found in local stores.
www.Ichthus.org This Link connects you to the homepage for the Christian Music Festival now being held in June instead of April. This also gives information about other events and programs Ichthus ministries is connected with.
www.Air1.com Website for
national contemporary Christian music radio station- This site can be used to
get information about artists and music as well as playing the radio over
internet. Music ranges from past to current; from praise and worship to hard
rock/heavymetal.
www.k-love.org Website for national
contemporary Christian music radio station- This site like Air1.com is a
Christian music site that has live internet radio, but the music played does not
include the hard rock/heavymetal selections.
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