Things people don't like to talk about...

We began a new series this weekend called, "The Unmentionables".

Each week we tackle a 'taboo' or 'controversial' subject that make most people uncomfortable or just makes them mad.
We started the series with teaching about abortion.

It was unbelievable to see the undivided attention from the students during the services. Powerful Scriptures showed God's value on human life. Corresponding videos packed a punch. We were careful not to be too explicit, we decided early that we didn't have to be grotesque to make a point.

It was very encouraging to see girls seek healing after the service. It was also encouraging to have leaders share their stories...and how God has healed them after their experiences.

We've been praying for this series for some time because we realize a few things:
1. Many of our students struggle with one or more of these issues.
2. People are opinionated and can be hard headed (hearted) about hearing the truth of these topics.
3. When students hear the truth and need to be set free, we have the awesome responsibility to help them find healing. We want students to be restored to God.

Over the next five weeks we will cover other topics like suicide, homosexuality, hell, the big sex lie, and others!

We are pumped about the direction God is taking this!