Sunday, May 4 - Bold Conviction: Daniel’s Diet - Daniel 1 -  

Daniel and his friends chose to honor God by refusing to eat the king’s rich food, risking their comfort and favor in a foreign land. Their bold conviction in the small things laid the foundation for greater influence and spiritual strength. 

The timelessness of this story is found in the universal desire all people from all times and places have for comfort, acceptance, and ease. In our own day and time, there are countless opportunities to make seemingly small compromises that we feel like we can make excuses for when they result in our ease or our comfort.

This message challenges us to stay true to God’s standards, even when culture pressures us to compromise.

 Sunday, May 11 - Bold Courage: The Fiery Furnace - Daniel 3 –

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s idol, even under threat of death. Their unwavering trust in God led to a miraculous rescue and a powerful witness. 

While we are not likely to ever have to stand for our faith in a way that endangers our lives - the courage with which they did is not out of our reach. We too can develop the kind of deep faith in God that will allow us to live bold and empowered lives regardless of what we might face.

This story inspires us to stand firm in our faith, knowing that God is with us in the fire.

Sunday, May 18 -  Bold Confidence: Daniel in the Lion’s Den - Daniel 6 –

Daniel’s faithful prayer life landed him in a den of lions, but his bold faith brought deliverance and God’s glory.

It is not coincidental that Daniel was both a man of prayer and a man of faith. Prayer is a potent means by which we can come to know God, experience Him, learn from Him, and be strengthened in His presence. This course of prayer by which he lived his life paid dividends when the time came to put his trust fully in God’s hands. 

The same knowledge and relationship Daniel found is open to us - even more so, it is desired deeply by God.

Here we explore how to remain consistent in our walk with God, trusting that His power and presence will sustain us, no matter the cost.

Northwestern Ohio Christian Youth Camp - June 8-14  (Nick Strawser - director) To learn more  go to NWOCYC.org 

Galaxy Express VBS - July 14-17 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. for children 3 years old - through current 6th grade.  Registration information will be available in June.