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8/20/2015

Did you know that OAFC witnessing resources are great for teaching Confirmation, too?

At a recent Nebraska District pastors' conference talking about the upcoming Catechism explanation revision, Rev. Jeff Kloha - who also spoke at our national Summer Training this year - shared that his personal preference for teaching the Small Catechism was to cover 1 of the chief parts for each lesson in progression; from a slightly different perspective each rotation throughout the year. So, week 1 through 6 would go through the whole Catechism plainly, and the next 6 weeks would go through the Small Catechism from the perspective of example Bible stories, the next 6 through the Catechism from the perspective of worship, and so on. To do that, you'd want a concise way to introduce each of the chief parts. OAFC has just such a resource for pastors, DCEs, youth workers, parents, and youth for each of these chief parts of the Catechism. Check it out.

Try it:
1) Introduce the Ten Commandments by having the youth read through the Small Catechism text and meanings
2) Watch "Summing Up the Commandments" puppet show

3) Re-read the Catechism
4) Teach, Share, and Explore the Ten Commandments
Especially from Jesus' summary of the 2 Tables, "Love the LORD and Love your enemies."
5) Sing a hymn or song about the Ten Commandments, such as Luther's "These are the Holy Ten Commands"

Next time you come together, do the same outline with the Creed and so on.
What a great way to use OAFC witnessing resources to grow faith in our LCMS youth!

The Apostles' Creed

Holy Baptism

Holy Communion

The Lord's Prayer

Confession and Absolution

Prayers & News

News:

Upcoming Weekends in your area: Sep 11-13 Zion Lutheran, East Moline, IL, Fosse & Louderback
Sep 19-20 Our Redeemer Lutheran, Wichita Falls, TX, Clemens
October 24-25 Immanuel Lutheran / Lincoln, NE / Debrick
Nov 6-8 St. John's Lutheran, Seward, NE, Debrick
We're working with the Synod Youth Ministry to plan an outreach event at the National Youth Gathering, 2016 in New Orleans, LA, July 16-20.

Pastor and Rebecca Nehrt assumed the duties of Financial and Business Manager for OAFC. Our national office address and phone number are now PO Box 712 Greenville, IL 62246, (618) 780-5059

Prayers of Supplication:

That God would open doors for local groups to have weekends across the country.
That God would open doors in the planning of our 2016 Summer Training and upcoming January Board Meeting.
That God would bless our Fall Board of Directors meeting with his wisdom and guidance for our ministry.
That God would bless the outreach event at the 2016 National Youth Gathering
That God would continue to remind us of the importance of sharing our faith even while enlivening the hearts of unbelievers to hear.
That God would continue to raise up faithful volunteers to help both nationally and locally with the ministry of OAFC.

Prayers of Thanksgiving:

That God so abundantly blessed our National Summer Training.
That God has so richly blessed us with new leaders and groups.
That God continues to provide for our financial and prayer needs through volunteers like you.
That God provided safe travel and eager participants in our Cambodia Travel Team.

OAFC is a youth evangelism RSO of the Missouri Synod that exists to grow faith in LCMS youth by sharing The Faith with the unchurched through regional outreach weekends and national training conferences.

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