+I am made in God’s image [Gen 1:26]. God made me the way He wanted me [Ps 139:13-14] +God not only loves me, but He also likes me [Zeph 3:17]. God does not stop loving me +When I get lost and forget about God, He will do anything to make sure I am found [Lk 13:3-7, Jn 10:7-16]. He never leaves me [Deut 31:6]. He is always with me [Is 41:10]
discovering God’s value for me @ Youth Group>>
8′s conversations: sharing unique things about me with friends who care about me
Friday Nights @ 264.coffeehouse: a safe place to be myself at youth group
Adult Youth Leaders: Coming alongside students, helping them feel valued by God.
The Mentoring Project: A mentoring initiative connecting teen guys with Christian men who will walk alongside them as they become confident adults.
Parents who realize their unique God-given design
you, you are His workmanship – you are wonderfully made Ps 139:13-14 …For you created my inmost being…. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
you are deeply loved Jer 31:3 The LORD…says: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.”
you are not rejected Is 41:9 “…I have chosen you and have not rejected you.”
you are forgiven Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven….”
you are God’s friend John 15:15 “…. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.”
you are God’s child John 1:12-13 To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God– children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
you are God’s delight Ps 150:4 The LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.
you are His joy Zep 3:17 The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
you have a hope and a future Jer 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”


God says that I am valuable
God not only loves me, but He also likes me>>God made me the way He wanted me>>When I get lost and forget about God, He will do anything to make sure I am found
I can be connected to a Savior who gives me hope
I can have an everyday relationship with Jesus>>His influence can guide my life
God’s Word & Holy Spirit can guide my way
I can use the Bible to understand life's experiences>>I can Ask The Lord (ATL) for guidance
I can have an impact in my local and global community
My heart is for my community>>People matter to God
I can take faith-filled risks to live Jesus’ mission for my life Everything I do is being onMISSION>>I will always be in pursuit of God’s plan [for my life]