Serve the Community: Today's challenge involves finding a way to serve others in the community. Some ideas: Donate some food to a food bank, clean up trash in a park, or sign up for our upcoming S.A.S.S.Y. Project (Service After School for Students & Youth). We have slots open on 3/24 and 4/20 for middle schoolers, high schoolers and adults. Register at: www.allsaintsknoxville.org/ym-event-registrations
Today's Challenge: give someone a sincere compliment. "I love your outfit. You have such a kind heart. You are such a talented singer. You are such a great friend." Looking for inspiration? Check out this article: https://www.houseofwellness.com.au/wellbeing/advice/give-receive-praise-compliments
Take a minute and say a prayer for someone you know who is lonely or struggling. If you are feeling lonely, know I am praying for you. Want to know how loneliness can be a blessing? Check out this blog: https://lifeteen.com/blog/jesus-ruined-my-senior-year/
Reconnect to a person or group which helps you grow. Reach out. If you haven't been to youth ministry in a while, join us for EDGE and LifeTeen tomorrow. EDGE (gr. 6-8) is 4 to 5:30 pm; Summit Bible Study (gr. 6-12) is 5:30-6 pm; LifeTeen (gr. 9-12) is 6 to 7:30 pm
Take a break from your phone/tablet/computer/tv or another screen for an hour, an evening, or even a whole day. Spend this time with loved ones or in prayer.
Lenten Challenge Day 8: Spend some time outside and praying in nature. Go for a walk, hike or picnic. Thank God for his glory and the many blessings in your life.
Pay It Forward. Buy someone a coffee or treat, pay for the order of the person behind you in the drive thru line, leave a surprise for someone anonymously.
Introduce yourself to someone new, try a new food, take a walk somewhere new, or join our Climbing in Faith Retreat on 3/6. WE will have a service project and also participate in a high ropes course/climbing tower at Mountain Challenge at Maryville College. Open to MS/HS/Adults. A few spots remain and spots are first come-first served. Signup by Feb. 28 at: www.allsaintsknoxville.org/ym-event-registrations