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The Young Adult Commission's purpose is to connect and empower Young Adults to engage in the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Young Adult Commission mission statement, adopted February 22, 2009.
Young Adult Week: February 7-14, 2010
Young Adult Week runs Sunday, February 7th and run through Sunday February 14th. Liturgical resources and daily devotions will be available on this site and through Facebook. Resources on how to start a Young Adult Group at your church will also be available. Be sure to join our group on Facebook to sign up to have the daily devotional sent to you. Click here to go to the YA Week page with links to all of the devotionals and a resource packet.
Daily Devotional for February 8:
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
There are some days when we, as young adults, find ourselves struggling to find ways to navigate through all of the “hard stuff” in the world. This “hard stuff” may be very personal such as difficult decisions relating to relationships, family, jobs, or school. But what if the “hard stuff” is bigger than that? What if we are facing inexplicable tragedy, social injustice, poverty, or unimaginable struggles? What should we do if we find ourselves in that position? Often times, we may look to our faith for guidance. But what happens when our faith adds a new obstacle or fails to provide us with what we believe is an acceptable solution? This “hard stuff” may lead us to question our faith, or even worse, to abandon it altogether. Sadly, many before us have. However, I believe there is a better alternative.
I believe that the moments when we begin to feel like our faith is outdated or that our faith is a part of the overwhelming problem instead of the solution are the exact moments when God is calling to us the loudest. Our pain and struggles are God’s pain and struggles and God is constantly trying to help guide us through the “hard stuff” so that we may experience his grace.
Proverbs 16:9 reads: “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”
Marilyn Meberg once wrote:
“If your love is for the left lane, swing on over there and feel the wind flying though your hair, and the bugs spatting against your dark glasses. But if the right lane beckons you, indulge your penchant for counting wildflowers in the field or discarded tennis shoes on the freeway.”
Our way may not be the way of those who have come before us. We may prefer the left lane, the right lane, or a new path altogether. Young adults shouldn’t be afraid to stretch our faith as we work through the “hard stuff.” The Disciples had the courage to deal with the “hard stuff” of their day in order to re-chart a new path that allowed them to truly know God. Why can’t we?
So, next time you find yourself facing the really “hard stuff” don’t leave your faith behind, but rather look to God for the courage and strength to muddle through. He is waiting to help you forge your way.
Submitted by:
Jen Brown
Indianapolis, IN
Disciples Young Adult Conference:
"Recharting Our Faith in the City of Second Chances"
October 7-10, 2010 Las Vegas, NV
Do our perceptions of the world still work when it comes to the church, or are we still using outdated "maps" to guide us? Do our churches' views on racism, sexism, sexuality, politics and culture in general still have relevance, or do we need to revisit and renew these topics in order to relate to an everchanging world? All young adults are invited to come together and discuss these topics and more this at the first ever Disciples Young Adult Conference this Fall in Las Vegas, NV - the "Capitol of Second Chances."
Registration and more event information coming soon.
Interviews with Young Adults
Episode 1
News from Around Disciples
From Disciples.org
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Recent Young Adults News & Announcements
01/25/2010 - Young Adult Peace Conference: Peacemakers Emerging from the Underground
The first ever Disciples Peace Fellowship Young Adult Peace Conference.
05/31/2009 - Southwest Region Young Adult Retreat
The last weekend in May, close to 50 young adults in the Dallas/Fort Worth and East Texas areas of the Southwest Regions attended Young Adult conference at Disciples Crossing in Athens, Tx.
05/26/2009 - GA Volunteering Opportunity
Volunteers needed for General Assembly 2009.
05/13/2009 - Logo Contest Winner
Congratulations to Danny Farmer for submitting the winning entry for the DOCYA.ORG logo contest.
05/12/2009 - New Discussion Topic Up - Gotta Find My Purpose
A discussion about our purpose in life.
Welcome to Our New Website
Our new website is up and running! Your feedback and suggestions will help us to make adjustments and improvements as we continue to expand the site. If you have comments, suggestions or would like to joing in a discussion directly with the Web Team, click here to go to our Web Discussion. Thanks again.
-Web Development Team
NAPAD Video Added to Video Library
We have a new addition to our Video Library. This video was made by the youth at Broadway Disciples United Church in Winnipeg, Canada about their trip to the NAPAD Convocation in Stony Point, New York.
The convocation took place from August 6-9, 2008. NAPAD is an acronym for the North American Pacific Asian Disciples.
If you have a video you would like to share, please contact the Web Team and we will arrange to get it posted.
Click here to go to the Video Library.
Community Building for Young Adults
The 2008 Young Adults Commission: First Row, left to right, Alison Williams, Bloomington, Ind.; Diana Batzka, Nashville,Tenn.; Tracye Lee Stewart, Willoughby, Ohio; Katie Griffin, Evansville, Ind. Second Row, left to right, Candice Moore, Detroit, Mich.; Jack Knox, Ft. Worth, Texas; Beau Underwood, Chicago, Ill.; Eliezer Rolon, Burnham, Ill.; Andrew Holmer, Los Angeles, Calif. Not Pictured: Mayon Marcelino, Winnipeg, Canada
Click here for details.