Luke 10:1-11
This week (if technology is kind to us) we will hear young voices talking to us about Luke 10 and what it means for the next generation. We will see video excerpts from youth, some you will recognize, others you won't.... and we will get their perspective on this text we have been digging into all month... what does it mean to go as lambs into the midst of wolves if you are a young person... are we the wolves they find themselves in the midst of??? What does it mean to go out into the harvest, to shake the dust off your feet, if you are young and headed toward your adult life.
It is important to listen to and really hear the voices of youth. To hear and take to heart their perspective on what the church should be doing to connect with young people today.
It is time to hear young voices for a change. And to prayerfully consider the wisdom in their words, their actions, and their hearts.
We cannot move forward in any direction if we don't include and acknowledge the wisdom of the young people among us. It isn't that we hope they will lead us tomorrow, it is that we need them to lead us now.
Hope to see you Sunday.
Questions or comments? Email me or comment below.
Who are the wolves indeed? and are they wearing sheep's clothing???? Our friend's 17 year old son was murdered yesterday on a camping trip with a group of his peers. There was an altercation that resulted in a knife being drawn, and his life ending. We are devastated for his family.
ReplyDeleteMy hope is that more youth leaders will find a way to not only connect with us, but with their peers who so obviously are in need of it.
Heaven help us.