You can help create the opportunities we can offer. As a ministry to those in your age group (roughly 18-25), we can offer a variety of things based upon the expressed interest level and willingness of some of you to help lead. Among the things for you to consider are:
Lead or coach Emanuel’s school extracurricular and athletic teams
Offer to help with special projects as needed
Participate on short-term mission trips
Serve as an usher
Volunteer to help with communion
Things to remember to do once you are on your own:
Avoid credit cards and debt
Build friendships with other Christians & avoid those you know are bad influences
Develop & keep a strong work ethic
Get health insurance as soon as possible
Have renter’s insurance
If you mess up today, tomorrow is another chance to get it right
Keep in touch with friends & family
Keep setting realistic goals for yourself – be it in school or work
Keep yourself healthy – not too much junk food, lay off the parties, exercise regularly, & get enough sleep, without oversleeping
Live contentedly & within your means
Open checking and savings accounts
Participate in worship services regularly
Pray all the time & about everything
Pursue integrity in all you do
Read your Bible daily
Renew your driver’s license & license plates when due
Review & follow the Ten Commandments
Show appreciation
Take responsibility for your actions
Thank those who have helped you along the way
Things to always have handy:
An address book of important contacts
Any important medical information
Ear plugs if you have a roommate
Laundry bag/basket
Loose change
Photos of family & friends
Pre-paid calling card or sell phone
Recreation stuff; i.e. Frisbee, football, bike, etc… that can provide good, clean, safe fun by yourself or with friends
Roll of duct tape
Toothpaste & brush, deodorant, & any medications
Your Bible
Proverbs to live by:
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. - Proverbs 1:7
But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. - Proverbs 1:33
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6
The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. - Proverbs 10:9
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. - Proverbs 10:12
Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. - Proverbs 10:14
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. - Proverbs 10:19
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. - Proverbs 11:2
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. - Proverbs 11:13
The Lord detests men of perverse heart but delights in those whose ways are blameless. - Proverbs 11:20
He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. - Proverbs 11:27
Whoever trusts in riches will fall, bit the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. - Proverbs 11:28
The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. - Proverbs 12:22
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. - Proverbs 12:24
He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. -Proverbs 13:3
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. - Proverbs 14:12
A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless. A quick-tempered man does
foolish things, and a crafty man is hated. - Proverbs 14:16-17
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. - Proverbs 15:1
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. - Proverbs 16:3
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. - Proverbs 18:10
A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. - Proverbs 19:11
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. - Proverbs 23:17
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