A UMC.org Feature by Joe Iovino*May 27, 2015Many youth in the U.S. who regularly attend worship, go on summer mission trips, sing in theyouth choir, and actively participate in the youth ministry of their United Methodist congregations, drop out of church after high school graduation. In 2006, the Barna group reported that only 1-in-5 maintains a similar level of church participation in their 20s.The Rev. Daniel Dennison pastors students at the University of Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Daniel Dennison.The Rev.

This group of youth and leaders just finished day 1 of LMP (Local Mission Project). Please continue to pray for this group throughout the week as they help those in need in Northwest Arkansas.

Bible Point: God as the Power to Love us Forever!Key Verse: "Everyone who believes in him will have eternal life." John 3:15Bible Story: Jesus promises us an eternal home. John 14:1-3

Our Church Family is truly blessed with the music of the angels. Those who took part in the selection process for our new Praise Leader were treated to God inspired performances that lifted the spirits of those in attendance.

Bible Point: God has the Power to ForgiveKey Verse: "You are a God of forgiveness." Nehemiah 9:17Bible Story: Jesus died on a cross to take a way our sins. Luke 22:47-23:56

Bible Point: God has the Power to Heal!Key Verse: "He heals the brokenhearted and bandges their wounds." Psalm 147:3Bible Story: God heals Naaman (2 Kings 5) 

Bible Point: God has the power to comfortKey Verse: "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others." 2 Corinthians 1:4Bible Story: God speaks to Elijah 1 Kings 19