Imitate Christ

"Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ" ~ i corinthians 11:1

As most of you already know, our HS group theme for the 2008-2009 school year is "imitate Christ." God gave us the perfect example through His Son in His Word. By examining the life of Christ, we not only gain a deeper understanding of Christ's life and God's heart, but also characteristics that God desires us to have as we strive to follow Him.

Through Sunday and Saturday gatherings, we are introduced to different aspects of Christ's character, and we are challenged to live it out personally and practically.

Living Christ is not just a Sunday thing, nor is it just once a week. It's everyday... whether you're at school, home, church, out with friends, or even by yourself. Being a Christian is a mindset, it's a lifestyle. Are you living Christ out every moment of the day?

But remember... first things first. Before you try too hard to change yourself, or get discouraged if you stumble, give yourself fully to the Lord everyday. If you're willing and you consecrate yourself, God will take care of the rest.

A brief review of topics covered thus far:

• imitate Christ in His COMPASSION
• imitate Christ in His LIFE of OFFERING
• imitate Christ in His HIDDEN YEARS (age 0-30)
• imitate Christ: are you a CHICKEN or an EAGLE?
• imitate Christ in His OBEDIENCE
  
• imitate Christ in His HEAVENLY PERSPECTIVE