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2 Table of Contents ENCOUNTER FREE WILL BAPTIST CAMP ENCOUNTER CAMP2OI6 ENCOUNTER GOD / ENCOUNTER CHANGE / ENCOUNTER OTHERS WELCOME to our Free Will Baptist state camp. Please use this booklet to its full potential / Take notes during services / be honest and open during your group time / be real and genuine during face time. Encounter God / Encounter Change / Encounter Others INSIDE Here s what you can look forward to finding in the following pages. Pray For... & Camp Ministers How to become a Christian Sunday & Monday Notes Tuesday & Wednesday Notes Thursday & ICT/Facetime Monday ICT (Individual Church Time) Monday Face Time Tuesday ICT (Individual Church Time) Tuesday Face Time Wednesday ICT (Individual Church Time) Wednesday Face Time Thursday ICT (Individual Church Time) Thursday Face Time Web Sites to Check Out Encounter Camp Hillsdale / Baptism Encounter Schedule

3 THIS WEEK AT CAMP PRAY FOR... /God to open your heart to the message /Our speaker MIKE TRIMBLE /Our Worship team KRIS AND LISA /To Encounter Transformation through Christ /Wisdom and Understanding /Your Youth Group MIKE TRIMBLE Mike has been Kirby's Lead Pastor since He is an incredible visionary and leader, who has a vision to build faith-based churches and organizations all over the world to extend the Kingdom of God. Mike and his wife Terry have been in the ministry for over 25 years. KRIS & LISA Kris & Lisa Leininger are worship leaders from Edmond, OK who have been serving together since they met in They have traveled across the country and served locally with the one mission of pointing others to the hope of Christ. #encounter2016 Share your Encounter experience by using #encounter2016 to share what God is doing in your life. Share pictures, thoughts, scripture, and more. Use Instagram, twitter, facebook, and other social media to show off interesting things around camp. 2

4 HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN Without a relationship with HIM, everything else just scratches the surface. Begin your relationship with GOD through JESUS CHRIST today. Answer this in your mind...in your personal opinion...what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? The Bible clearly answers this question... IT S A MATTER OF FAITH! F IS FOR FORGIVENESS We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God s FORGIVENESS. Ephesians 1:7a - In Him we have redemption through his blood, and the forgiveness of sins. A IS FOR AVAILABLE Forgiveness is available. It is - Available for ALL. John 3:16 - For God so Loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. But it is not Automatic. Matthew 7:21 - Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. I IS FOR IMPOSSIBLE It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven. It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because God is Loving and just, His judgment is against sin. James 2: because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because every person is a sinner. Romans 3: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin? T IS FOR TURN Turn means repent. Turn from something - sin and self. Luke 13:3 - unless you repent, you too will all perish. Turn to Someone; trust Christ only. Romans 10:9 - if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe it in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. H IS FOR HEAVEN Heaven is eternal life. Here and Hereafter. John 14:3 - And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. How can a person have God s forgiveness, heaven, eternal life and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH. FORSAKING ALL I TRUST IN HIM If you would like to accept Christ right now, you can pray a prayer like this. Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe you died for my sin and only through faith in your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask you to come into my Life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow you by living a life that pleases you. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for loving and forgiving me. How to become a Christian adapted from the FAITH presentation from Lifeway s Essential Connections Magazine. 3

5 SUNDAY EVENING NOTES Scripture Reference / MONDAY EVENING NOTES Scripture Reference / #encounter2016 4

6 EVENING NOTES TUESDAY Scripture Reference / EVENING NOTES WEDNESDAY Scripture Reference / 5

7 THURSDAY EVENING NOTES Scripture Reference / ICT - FACETIME NEHEMIAH - REBUILD In the following pages you will find ICT questions (Individual Church Time) as well as Facetime devotions. After the morning session you will go back to your cabin/pavilion to go over the questions in this booklet. ICT is designed to engage you and your church in group discussion. After ICT there will be a time for individual personal devotions (Facetime). Facetime is a time for you to be by yourself and study God s Word. This year we will be going through the book of Nehemiah. Our morning sessions, ICT, and Facetime will all be from this book. Use this time to Encounter God! #encounter2016 6

8 MONDAY ICT Group Time - Rebuild Nehemiah Rebuilds Himself 1. How does Nehemiah die to himself and his position to live for a higher purpose? 2. What are ways that God is calling you to die to yourself and obey His higher calling? 3. How did Nehemiah overcome his fears? 4. Was there anything this morning that was said that caught your attention? 5. What are you hoping God will do in your life this week? How can you Rebuild yourself? ENCOUNTER CAMP2O16 7

9 MONDAY FaceTime Nehemiah Chapters 1-2 Read chapters 1-2 and answer the questions below Nehemiah was in leadership during an extraordinary time in Israel's history. He faced opposition from all sides both from his own people and from outside forces. A little background will help set the stage for understanding the pressures Nehemiah faced. From antiquity, Ezra and Nehemiah have been considered almost as one book. The two books cover a period of about one hundred years. In 587 B.C. Judah was removed from the land of Israel and deported to Babylon with only a few left in the land. In 538 B.C. Cyrus sent some of the people back to rebuild the temple. Nehemiah's second return would be around 430 B.C. Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah are all wrapped up in this history. Zerubbabel built the temple, Ezra brought the Law back into Israel's life and Nehemiah rebuilt the wall that made Jerusalem secure. Nehemiah s Prayer - Read Nehemiah 1:1-11 What was Nehemiah s response when he heard about the broken down wall of Jerusalem? (v.3-4) (v. 6-7)In these verses, Nehemiah confesses his and Israel's sin. Write out what those sins were from verse 7. What sins in your life do you need to confess? Nehemiah makes his request to the king - Read Nehemiah 2:1-10 In v.2 we see that Nehemiah was dreadfully afraid. But Nehemiah overcame his fears and made a request to the king. What fears in your life do you need to overcome? Nehemiah made several requests. List the three requests: 1. (2:5) - 2. (2:7) - 3. (2:8) - Nehemiah observes the wall - Read Nehemiah 2:11-20 After looking at the broken down walls, Nehemiah called the people to action. It is time to rebuild! (v.17-18) What are the broken down walls in your life that God is calling you to rebuild? In verses we see three men that made fun of Nehemiah's plan to rebuild the wall. Did Nehemiah let their mockery stop him? Should we let the negative things others say about us, stop us from obeying God? 8

10 TUESDAY ICT Group Time - Rebuild Nehemiah rebuilds the Wall and the People 1. What was the main idea from this mornings message? 2. Nehemiah was able to move the people to action and to rebuild the wall. How can we allow God to ignite a passion that will move us to action? 3. Nehemiah was able to bring the people together and accomplish the purpose. Why is it important for your youth group and church to come together? 4. Was there anything this morning that was said that caught your attention? 5. How can God rebuild your youth group? What can your group accomplish for God in 52 days? ENCOUNTER CAMP2O16 9

11 TUESDAY FaceTime Nehemiah Chapters 4-6 Read chapters 4-6 and answer the questions below In chapter 3 Nehemiah assigned different people to rebuild different parts of the wall. But now we see that Nehemiah faces opposition in chapters 4-6. Nehemiah faces Opposition #1- Read Nehemiah 4:1-6 Describe the progression of how Sanballat and Tobiah threaten the Jews and the building of the wall in verses 1-3. List the ways Nehemiah responds to these forms of opposition (v. 4-6). Nehemiah faces Opposition #2- Read Nehemiah 4:7-23 In verses 1-3 we see that Nehemiah faced mockery and discouragement but now in verse 7-8 we see the second round of opposition in the form of violence. In verses 13-20, how does Nehemiah handle these threats? Who was Nehemiah trusting to get the work done and to overcome the opposition (v. 9, 14 and 20)? How should we overcome opposition in our life? Nehemiah faces Opposition #3- Read Nehemiah 5:1-19 In chapter 5 we now see opposition from within. The Jewish nobles and rulers were taking unfair advantage of the hardships of other Jews. (5:2-5) How would you define the kind of leadership that Nehemiah exercises in dealing with this internal opposition to the wall? What kind of internal opposition could likely come up within your church or youth group to divert you from your real objectives? Nehemiah faces Opposition #4- Read Nehemiah 6:1-14 In 6:6-7 Sanballat makes false accusations against Nehemiah. Then in 6:10-13 they try to trick Nehemiah. Look at Nehemiah s response to false accusations. *Nehemiah denied the accusation and said the enemies had made it up without proof. v.8 *He kept his focus on the real root cause of the conflict v.9 *He prayed to God for strength v.9b. Have you ever been falsely accused? How did you respond? The Wall is complete - Read Nehemiah 6:15 They were able to complete the wall in 52 days with Gods help. 10

12 WEDNESDAY ICT Group Time - Rebuild Nehemiah Rebuilds their Worship 1. Reading God s Word highlights our sin and His holiness. What should our response be? 2. Reading God s Word shows us the way for us to be redeemed. 3. Do you crave the Word of God in your life? Why is it hard for you to find time to read the Bible? 4. Was there anything this morning that was said that caught your attention? 5. The people assume responsibility in chapter 10 to obey the commandments of God. What is the difference between knowing God s commandments and obeying them? ENCOUNTER CAMP2O16 11

13 WEDNESDAY FaceTime Nehemiah Chapters 8-9 Read chapters 8-9 and answer the questions below Revival of the Scripture - Read Nehemiah 8:1-18 Revive means to give new strength or energy to. In chapter 8 we see a revived desire and understanding of Scripture. This means that their desire and understanding before this was dead- It needed to be revived. Look at their desire for God s Word. v.1 (they asked for the Book) v.3 (listened from morning until midday) v.4 (elevated the reading) Look at their understanding God s Word. v.7-8 (People are put in place to help others understand) v.12 (Because they understood = Joy) Look at their reaction to God s Word. v.6 (Worship) v.9-12 (Weeping turning into Rejoicing) Do you need a revival of God s Word in our life? How can you make God s Word an important part of your life? Their understanding of God s Word brought obedience (8:13-18) They wanted to obey God s commandments. They were commanded to celebrate the Feast of Booths or Tabernacle Leviticus 23:33-44 and because they obeyed, it brought great gladness. (8:17) Do you obey God s commands and if so does it bring joy? Worship - Read Nehemiah 9:1-15 They worshiped Him because Because God is Creator v.5-6 Because God s covenant with Abraham v.7-8 Because God delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage v.9-12 Because God gave the law & provided in the wilderness v What is your because? You worship Him because Confession - Read Nehemiah 9:16-38 Our Sin v.16-17a -What past sins do you need to confess and His Mercy v.17b ask for God s mercy? Our Sin v.18 His Mercy v Our Sin v.26 His Mercy v.27 Our Sin v.28a His Mercy v.28b Our Sin v.29 His Mercy v

14 THURSDAY ICT Group Time - Rebuild Nehemiah Rebuilds through Opposition 1. What were some of the oppositions that Nehemiah faced? What are some oppositions you face as a follower of Christ? 2. How did Nehemiah handle opposition? How do you handle opposition in your life? 3. There will always be people trying to stop you from doing what God has called you to do. Do you have a story from your past where you allowed opposition to stop you? 4. Was there anything this morning that was said that caught your attention? 5. How have you encountered God this week? ENCOUNTER CAMP2O16 13

15 THURSDAY FaceTime Nehemiah Chapter 12 Read chapter 12:27-47 and answer the questions below Dedication of the Wall - Celebration and Thanksgiving 12:27-43 With the wall complete, they are now dedicating it to God. This dedication should be a time of gladness. In verse 27 we see they are to celebrate the dedication with thanksgiving and singing. Thanksgiving and Singing 12:27-28,31,38 Ps. 107:1 - Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. I Thess. 5:18 - Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. Eph. 5: Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. What are you thankful to God for? Why is music and singing the appropriate response to celebrate what God has done? Does music and song help you to connect to God? Why? Read verse 30, what is the importance of them purifying themselves? Is it important for us to be pure? Our Joy should be a Witness (12:43) How many times in verse 43 do you see joy or rejoicing mentioned? May others see the joy of the Lord in our lives. In verse 43, we also see that they offered great sacrifices to the Lord. What sacrifices are you making to God? 14

16 WEBSITES To Check Out / okstatece.com -Oklahoma State Christian Education Board hc.edu -Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College in Moore, OK verticalthree.com -National Youth Conference welch.edu -Welch College in Nashville, TN fwbgo.com/e-team -short-term summer missions experience carm.org -Christian Apologetics & Research thekristo.com -Flash Gospel Presentation armsofcompassion.org -Embracing the Homeless & Hungry planetwisdom.com -Daily Devotions hannaproject.com -Free Will Baptist Mission Projects dare2share.org -How to share your faith pluggedinonline.com -Movie reviews 1040i.org -creating thriving communities in Africa through water, health, and education x3watch.com -FREE accountability software designed to help with online integrity. ENCOUNTER CAMP2O16 15

17 Encounter Camp okstatece.com ENCOUNTER GOD ENCOUNTER CHANGE ENCOUNTER OTHERS Seniors16- Faith, Devon, Hannah 16

18 HILLSDALE NAME CHANGE A Free Will Baptist College Since 1959 Randall University is a Christian institution of higher education committed to the intellectual, spiritual, social, moral, and physical development of its students. It seeks to prepare students to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, both in the church and in society at large. - Mission Statement For Information About Becoming a Randall Student admissions@hc.edu Check out more at BAPTISM This week if you have made a decision to make Christ King over your life then we encourage you to talk to someone about Baptism. Christian baptism is the means by which a person makes a public profession of faith by immersion in water. Baptism illustrates, in dramatic style, the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. At the same time, it also illustrates our death to sin and new life in Christ. 17

19 KBA ENCOUNTER SCHEDULE Encounter 1 - June Encounter 2 - June 26-July 1 Encounter GOD / Encounter OTHERS / Encounter CHANGE SUNDAY Registration Begins Sponsors Meeting Evening Service In Cabin Time Lights Out MONDAY - THURSDAY Wake Up Breakfast Morning Session Morning ICT/Face Time Lunch Rec A/Free B Rec B/Free A Sports Tournaments Dinner Evening Session Evening ICT Lights Out FRIDAY Breakfast Clean Up Go Home 18 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:30PM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:15 PM 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:45 PM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM #ENCOUNTER2OI6

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