Youth Rally
by Joni Miller
February 14, 2025
A vibrant and growing youth rally hosted by First Alliance Church (FAC) is quickly becoming a highlight for middle and high school students in the area. Held on the third Friday of each month, the rally brings together young people from more than ten schools, creating a unique space for connection, worship, and growth.
Youth from FAC, Greater Grace, Addis Kidan Christ's Church, and other congregations eagerly gather for an evening filled with fellowship and inspiration.
Starting in January, Pastor Shae Watson and his wife Michelle, launched an engaging new lesson series based on the military acronym LDRSHIP, which stands for Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Through this series, Pastor Shae aims to equip students with practical and spiritual tools to develop character and leadership skills that reflect their faith. They are working through the book of Judges and seeing how Joshua, Caleb, and others, used these same principles.
Last month Pastor Shae focused mainly on Loyalty to God. He taught that the newly freed Israelites were turning away from God while in the Promised Land. The enemy was distracting them from following God and His plan for them. The youth learned that sin oppress them but their true freedom is always in God. Each rally features engaging teaching, small group discussions, and plenty of time for fun, games and snacks. The atmosphere is electric as students arrive ready to share, learn, and experience the joy of community.
The very best part of the entire year is the upcoming District Youth Retreat April 25-37, in Goshen, Virginia. Hundreds of youth from C&MA churches around Maryland, Virginia and Delaware will be attending. This year the theme for DYR is “Outcast” lead by Dan Boal. Dan will be helping young people discover what it means to say “yes” to Jesus and to live for Him. This weekend is filled with sports, ziplines, giant waterslide, great food, fellowship and meaningful lessons to draw our youth closer to God.
The next youth rally is scheduled for Friday, February 21 from 7:30-9:30pm. All middle and high schoolers are invited to join. For more information about the youth rally or DYR, click here.
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