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Feeding the Fire for God

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By Elizabeth Silverstein

Last Monday evening from 6-7pm in the choir room, high school students and staff members met for a time of worship, scripture study, and prayer where they fellowshipped together.

“One way! (clap, clap, clap) Jesus! You’re the only one that I could live for!” Led by Nate Johnson (11) and his guitar skills, students sing along to lyrics and sway to the rhythm of the song. With the lights dimmed, it is a place where students can feel closer to God by using the space to leave behind the distractions of the day. There is something powerful about being surrounded by other students and simply praising God together as believers. 

Put together by the Leadership Class, passages are submitted by students, for students, making the discussion relatable and more meaningful. This time of fellowshipping with peers is very impactful for many teens as it is a time to talk with friends and others of the same age about their lives and faith. 

Splitting into small circles to discuss the passage encourages a safe place to be vulnerable and let down walls that would normally be up during the school day. Students are able to be encouraged and strengthened by hearing the testimonies of others in their circle. Daniel Pham (12) says, “It is comforting knowing that some of the things I have been struggling with are also felt by others.”

To end the evening, some students go to eat at either the Hillside or Permai stalls where they have time to hang out. This time it is meaningful to just grow friendships with other believers, especially after a time of worship. Like they discussed in Monday's passage, it is important to make bonds and build trust so that students can keep each other accountable. 

Having this time with other believers fans the passion students have for God, bringing light and joy throughout the whole campus. It gives them courage to step up as leaders and a peace knowing that there are other students who they can lean on for prayer and fellowship.

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