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Still Going StrongThe One80 Youth Newsletter has been going strong for over a year. We are truly grateful for all of the support and prayers we have received. The newsletter committee members have worked together to try and bring you information that uplifts and encourages our youth here at Nazarene.

We plan to continue what we have done in the past while also taking this ministry to a new level. We are working toward bringing more young people onto our newsletter staff and giving them a voice within this

ministry. We have already received great feedback from our young people and because of their input we plan to put their ideas into affect. We praise God because the reason we wanted to have this ministry was to highlight our youth and hear their concerns.

Through prayer and dedication we are achieving the vision God has placed on our hearts. So please continue to keep us in prayer as we expand this portion of the One80 and look forward to many more years to come for this newsletter.

- Lauryn Gray

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What’s InsideStill Going Strong 1Words From Our Pastor 2Announcements / Achievements 3College Corner / Think on This 4

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Words From Our PastorLearning Self Discipline  Learning self-discipline is critical in life. It is the ability to regulate one’s conduct by principle and sound judgment, rather than by impulse, desire, custom or culture. The Biblical word for self-discipline is obedience. To exercise self-discipline is to avoid evil by staying within the guidelines of the Word of God (Pro. 1:10; I Cor. 9:24-27). I’m indebted to my parents, professors, preachers, parishioners and others (coaches) who helped me develop self-discipline in my own life. When one possess the ability to concentrate, focus and purpose their own goals consistently, success becomes a reality (Philippians 3:14). Since self-discipline is so important, how does a young person develop it? Here are six helpful hints:

Begin With the Small Stuff

Clean your room, do your chores and put things where they belong when they are out of place. Get to the point where order matters. When you are disciplined in small matters it helps prepare you for success in life. It’s the little foxes that ruin the vineyards.

“When it comes to your integrity and credibility, there are no small issues. Get Yourself Organized and Be On Time. (I Cor. 14:40; Eph. 5:15-16)

Make a schedule and stick to it. Have a to-do list of things you need to accomplish using a daily planning book or personal information manager

program on your computer. If you don’t control your time, everything and everyone else will! Be on time for engagements. Being punctual marks a life that is organized and under control (Eph. 5:18). Being on time acknowledges the importance of other people and the value of their time (Ps. 139:14, 15; Eph. 5:16).

Keep Your Word and Finish What You Start (Phil. 1:6; James 1:22-25)

Do not promise what you cannot perform. When you say you are going to do something do it when and how you said you would.

That calls for discipline to properly evaluate whether you have the time and capability to do something. Self-discipline will enable to do it.

Accept Correction (Pro. 19:20; Pro. 15:31-32; Eph. 6:1-2)

It will help you develop self-discipline by showing you what you need to avoid. Thus it should not be rejected but gladly accepted.

Correction will bless your life. Practice Self-Denial and Don’t Constantly Seek to be Entertained (Gal. 5:16-Matt. 16:24-25)

Learn to say no to your impulses and feeling. Skip dessert after a meal Occasionally deny yourself pleasures that are perfectly legitimate for you to enjoy. Refraining from those things will remind

your body who is in charge (I Cor. 6:18-20). When you have free time, do things that are productive instead of merely entertaining. Read a good book, take a

walk or have a conversation. Welcome Responsibility (Matthew 20:28)

Volunteer to do things that need to be done. That will force you to have your life organized enough to have the time for such pursuits. In summary live every aspect of your life to the glory of God (I Cor. 10:31) and self discipline will be cultivated in the seemingly mundane things of life that will spill over into the spiritual realm.

We are praying for you! The best is yet to come!!

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Memory Verses

April2 Samuel 22:4 I will call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

MayPhilippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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Announcements

- Lauryn Gray

•To all High School Seniors - Applications for the Claudine Vicks Scholarship in the amount of $500 are located by the fellowship hall on the Scholarship Committee bulletin board. All applications are due by April 30.•To all College Students - Please submit your application for a scholarship by May 15.•Keith Williams, Jr will be preaching at Nazarene on April 22.

Want to Help?

To all of our youth, if you

are interested in helping

us with the newsletter

please see Lauryn Gray

or Michael Ingram Jr!

Achievements

•Congratulations to Julius McKiney, Imani Gardner and Ashleigh Carter for their participation in the Germantown Congress of Christian Education Oratorical Contest. All three contestants gave a speech that was not only off the hook but each of these contestants received a trophy for their contribution to the contest. •Jordyn Carter, Jamal Garland, Jamia Garland and India Gardner also received certificates for memorizing a Bible verse and sharing it with the congregation. •We are also proud of Lakita Robinson, Sarah White, Jade Spence, Missetra Solomon and Natalie Ogburn for the posters submitted for the Germantown Congress Art Contest. Each young lady presented her poster and did a great job putting them together and telling everyone what they were trying to say through their art.

Think on This

College Corner

“A Degree in Success?”

The world tells us that success is related to possessions and position—that what we have and how we rank makes us significant and relevant in the world. And in the academic field grades are everything—they evaluate your performance, tell others how intelligent you are, and determine your altitude. Yet for Christians, grades are just grades. They do not define who you are, describe your potential, nor do they establish your future. It’s the Lord that does that, not a man-made scoring system. It’s easy to get caught up and allow our grades and academic performance to dictate who we are. We feel that without outstanding, commending grades we’re inadequate. We use our grades as a means for recognition, importance, and self-significance. And that, by God’s standards is not real success. From a biblical standpoint success is blessings, spiritual prosperity, and overall well-being. Authentic success that comes from above brings lasting joy, and deep seated joy comes from a tightly-knit relationship with the Lord. Success in college and beyond is result of taking time to meditate on the Word, looking for supernatural experiences with God, seeing Him in everything that you do, seeking Him with every spiritual test, relying on Him in every circumstance, trusting His resources and provision, growing in the Spirit, and gaining wisdom—doing all that for God’s glory and not your own. Relying on self and living by the world’s standards for prosperity is the easiest way to fail. Your success is not linked up to your own abilities, and certainly not by the degrees you acquire, but in God’s divine power (Psalm 18:32). And where submission and obedience are, blessings and prosperity will follow.

The One 80 Newsletter Team

Lauryn Gray - editor

Michael Ingram Jr - co-editor

Maureek Graham - contributor

Tamika Graham - contributor

Jade Spence - contributor

Susie Paige - contributor

Spring Birthdays Mark Stone - April 2

Missietra Solomon - April 26

Tre Forte - April 28

Christina Williams - April 30

Shamirah Sweets - May 5

Alexis Lema - May 19

Demetria Dove - May 26

Tiffany Farley - May 27

Natalie Ogburn - May 30

In accordance with the church’s theme “Let your light shine in 2009”, I would like for each of you to think about what that means in your everyday walk with the Lord. This phrase was taken out of the Bible verse Matthew 5:16 which states “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” The only way you can truly let your light shine is to follow Christ by reading his word and making it your guide. When listening to some of you and your concerns with your everyday struggles in life, I wonder if you are letting your light shine.

In letting your light shine do you realize that it is because of your walk with the Lord that you may feel the way you do? When not fitting in with the in crowd or wondering why people are talking about you, is it because you are letting your light shine? If that is the case then you must understand that as a Christian you are set apart from the world and that may cause loneliness, doubt and misunderstandings. It’s not easy and it never will be, but continue to let your light shine and do not be afraid to stand for God. Only what you do for Christ will last.

- Lauryn Gray

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Upcoming Events

April MayEventsHere is a list of the various events that will

4Choir Rehearsal for Youth Concert - 10:00 am

2Glorifiers of God Rehearsal

events that will be coming up in the next couple of

11Choir Rehearsal for Youth Concert - 10:00 am

7Pastor 25th Anniversary Concert Rehearsal - 7:00 pm

couple of months. 12

Easter Sunday8Pastor 25th Anniversary Concert Rehearsal - 7:00 pm

18Eastern District of Christian Education Youth Rally / Oratorical Contest - 12:00 noonGlorifiers of God RehearsalPastor Anniversary Concert Rehearsal - 10:00 am

9Pastor 25th Anniversary Concert

22Global Youth Concert - 7:30 pm

25Pastor Anniversary Concert Rehearsal - 10:00 am

27Pastor 25th Anniversary Concert Rehearsal - 7:00 pm

30Pastor 25th Anniversary Concert Rehearsal - 7:00 pm

Janee

She is 13 years old and in the eighth grade. Janee enjoys playing the drums and the

piano. Even though she is a new member she attends Sunday School and is a part of

the Glorifiers of God praise team. In her walk with the Lord she plans to develop a

closer relationship with Christ.

WELCOME TO NAZARENE

JANEE!!!

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