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Deeper Life project empowers teens

By Rachel Lamb

With only three weeks into a Bible study that could grant teens a free trip to Florida, some are falling behind, while others are keeping up with the fast pace. By now, students should have completed three worksheets with review questions over the daily Bible reading.

Junior Bradley Montgomery has been one the few that has been procrastinating on the project.

“I tend to push it off until the night before the questions are due every week.”

However, most students have been keeping up the quick pace that this study requires. Some started on track and have only been falling behind recently.

“I started out staying with it, but now that I have other things going on, it has been getting harder,” said freshman Lexi Richmer.

She also shared how this is the first time that she has stuck with a Bible study for this long.

Many students beileve that this project gives teens a great opportunity. This not only includes the free trip to Florida, but also growing deeper in faith.

“This opportunity has given me an insight into Bible stories that I have heard since I was young,” said junior Jacob Huntley.

Huntley also shared that knowing he is one-sixth of the way to Florida motivates him to create more opportunities for himself.

Senior Timon Stermer has a different opinion on the opportunities that it offers him.

“Getting the chance to grow my faith through serving my community has to be the best opportunity that it offers.”

Through the many opportunities  that come out of this project, students are seeking goals for the next four months that remain of this Bible study.

“I hope to stick with it afterwards because reading the Bible is majorly helpful in a way to show your faith through yourself when you are a Christian,” said Richmer.

 

Youth group takes big step toward growing faith

By Rachel Lamb

Students in the youth group at Georgetown Christian Church have been looking for ways in which they can deepen and grow their faith.

Starting on April 20, a project called “Deeper Life” will begin. Throughout this project, students will complete a number of tasks, such as scripture and book reading, journals, devotionals, quizzes, and service projects.

Some of the requirements are considered simple, but others are seen as difficult.

“I have memorized many verses in the Bible and know all of the books in order, so Bible reading will not be a problem for me,” said senior Timon Stermer.

Some students, such as junior Jacob Huntley, said that processing what they read will be difficult.

“The hardest part for me will be mostly with day to day stuff like Bible reading and journaling.”

Huntley added that he has an obligation to fulfill through this and even through difficult times, he will still manage to grow as a Christian.

Youth minister Chris Cowsert shared what he thinks students will struggle with the most.

“They will definitely be challenged with everything that is asked of them during this project, but they have a chance to prove what each of them are capable of.”

Once each student can prove that he or she has grown deeply in their faith, a free five-day trip to Florida during fall break will be given to the ones that fulfill all of the requirements.

“It is not an everyday location, so it is a very big deal to them that going to the beach is the reward,” said Cowsert.

However, a free trip is not all that freshman Kaelyn Gibson wants to get out of this opportunity.

“I want to participate in this because I have gone through some rough times. Honestly, I just want to become closer to God.”

Popular spots to stay active on spring break

by Maddie Miyahara

During spring break teenagers are constantly looking for things to do. Whether they are on vacation or staying home, students should try to do something to stay active. There are many fun ways to get out and be with friends.

This spring break stay active close to home by visiting these locations:

Rock Climbing
8750 Corporation Drive
Indianapolis, IN
Roped Day Pass: $12
Harness Rental: $3
Shoe Rental: $3

Laser Tag
Laser Blaze
4121 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
Hours:
Monday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
$7 per game, $6 for each additional game

Miniature Golf
Golf Shores
2510 Landmark Way NE
Corydon, IN 47112
Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
First round: $7
Additional round: $5
All day pass: $15

If staying home is not an option, there are also places to visit in Florida to stay active.

Adventures at Sea
5709 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
• Parasail – 3 miles $79, 2 miles $59
• Jet Ski – $84/hour, $20 for extra rider
• Banana Boat – 3 miles $19

The Track
1125 Highway 98
Destin, FL 32541
Monday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Go-Karts – $5 per ride
• Miniature Golf – $7 per round

South Beach Surf School
Ocean & 1st
Miami Beach, FL 33139
1.5 hour lesson – $100, $90 per person for two people

Florida makes perfect family getaway

By Anna Berry

While on a family vacation in Redington Shores, Florida, we decided to go sight-seeing in Sarasota before taking family pictures on Anna Maria Island. We spent a total of 25 minutes on drawbridge waiting for a sailboat to pass. During this time, all 5 family members got out of the car and took pictures of the crystal-like water and shore buildings. This day of sight-seeing turned into my favorite part of vacation. There are so many places to stop and see. This drawbridge was my favorite place the whole day. It was calm, quite, and had the perfect angle to see the water. I felt like staying there all day just to watch the many sailboats come through. I will return to Redington and Sarasota every year and tell everyone I know to go have a perfect family vacation there.

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