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SHC Students Forging young disciples who passionately pursue Jesus, live rooted in God’s Word, and boldly lead His Kingdom.

We are more than a youth group, we are a discipleship movement, joining together to pursue the Kingdom of God for all.

⚠️Attention⚠️ The pool party previously scheduled for Sat, Aug 1 has been postponed to Sat, Aug 8th.
07/31/2026

⚠️Attention⚠️ The pool party previously scheduled for Sat, Aug 1 has been postponed to Sat, Aug 8th.

Check it out! Congrats to Sidney and Darrell for crushing it tonight in the individual and team mixers at Pickleball Eu...
07/31/2026

Check it out! Congrats to Sidney and Darrell for crushing it tonight in the individual and team mixers at Pickleball Euphoria. They battled it out for 4 hours to earn Championship Court finishes

07/14/2026

Sometimes life feels like a massive, uphill hike. Between school, sports, friendships, and just figuring out who you are, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, tired, or like you are just barely moving forward.

​If you are feeling weak or stuck today, remember this: God does not expect you to sprint up the mountain all at once. He just wants you to take the very next step with Him. Even when the scenery feels boring or the road gets steep, He is holding your hand and directing your path. There are amazing surprises waiting for you right around the bend.

Keep walking, keep trusting, and let Him give you the strength you need for today.

​Today's Scripture:
​Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

​Psalm 37:23-24 (NLT)
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.

​Psalm 16:11 (NLT)
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.

07/13/2026

💙 Stop Trying to Fix Yourself

Ever catch yourself thinking...

"I'm not good enough."
"If I looked better..."
"If I stopped messing up..."
"Maybe then God would love me more."

That's a lie.

Our world teaches us to measure our worth by our appearance, our grades, our followers, our achievements, or even our failures. But Jesus doesn't love you because you've earned it. He loves you because you're His.

Instead of staring at everything you think is wrong with yourself, fix your eyes on Jesus. The more you focus on Him, the more you'll see yourself the way He already does—fully loved, completely forgiven, and covered by His grace.

You don't have to perform for God's approval. You already have His love through Christ.

✨ Challenge for today: Every time you catch yourself putting yourself down, replace that thought with this truth: "I am deeply loved by Jesus. His grace is enough for me."

📖 Scripture
Ephesians 2:7–8
…in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God...

Hebrews 3:8
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.

Psalm 34:5
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

Concept for today, chat: Let God reprogram your mind.When your brain is going 100 miles per hour and weaving webs of tot...
07/09/2026

Concept for today, chat: Let God reprogram your mind.

When your brain is going 100 miles per hour and weaving webs of total anxiety, you are going to miss His voice. No cap, the overthinking and the noise of this world will literally muffle His thoughts until all you hear is white noise. That is not it.

We need to ask the Holy Spirit to quiet our minds so we can actually think like Him. You were literally made in His image, so you have the ability to do this. Stop letting the world rent space in your head. Instead, sit quietly in His presence and let Him renew your mind. It is time to let His thoughts take over.
Let us quiet the chaos and listen to Him today.

Scripture for the Day: (NIV)
and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Deuteronomy 30:20

So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

07/08/2026

Hey guys, we have several out tonight so let's continue to prepare for VBS and reconvene the week after!

Student, please reach out via the GroupMe chat if you have any questions.

07/08/2026

When He says seek My face, we gotta drop the distractions and tune out the noise. Spending time in His presence completely hits different. It transcends whatever crazy circumstances or stress you are dealing with right now.

God is literally the definition of unlimited abundance. When you open up your heart and mind to Him, you are letting your joy match His joy and that combination... Pure fireworks! It is a literal sneak peek of heaven right here, right now.

Yeah, life can feel pretty blurry sometimes, and we do not always see the full picture. But one day? We are going to see Him face-to-face, fully clear, and it is going to be unreal.

Let's lock in and seek Him today!

Scripture for the Day (NIV):
My heart says of you, Seek his face! Your face, Lord, I will seek. Psalm 27:8

I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12

07/07/2026

🌅 JULY 7 DEVOTIONAL: Vibe-Check Your Inner Dialogue 🧠

Ever feel like your mind is running a million miles an hour with thoughts you didn't even ask for? Today’s word from our Father-God is the ultimate reminder that you actually have the power to curate your inner stream!

Here is how we Lock In our focus today:

God Isn't Trying to Cancel You: Listen chat, God knows that not every thought that pops into your mind is a conscious choice. Some are just random background noise, and He doesn't hold you responsible for those.

Curate Your Stream: The thoughts you *can* control? That’s where you secure the win. Practice intentionally thinking in grateful, trusting ways until it becomes your natural, default setting.

Hit 'Skip' on the Bad Vibes: As soon as you notice a negative or sinful thought trying to take over, reject it immediately. Don't try to ghost God or hide it from Him—just confess it, leave it at the cross, and go on your way lightheartedly.

Protect Your Peace: This method of directing your mind isn’t a drag; it’s a strategy. It keeps your mind anchored in His presence and ensures your feet stay firmly on the path of real peace.

📖 What the Word Says (NIV):
Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."

1 John 1:9 (NIV)
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

Luke 1:79 (NIV)
"...to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."

💡 The Takeaway
Instead of doomscrolling through negative thoughts today, let’s choose to trust the name of the Lord. If your thoughts start to wander, do a quick vibe-check, drop them at His feet, and walk into the peace He has lined up for you. His path hits different! 🕊️

07/06/2026

🌅 JULY 6 DEVOTIONAL: Spending time with God hits different.

Ever feel like the world is constantly trying to force you into a side quest you never asked for? The noise is loud, the notifications are endless, and honestly, the culture tries to squeeze you into its own image.

- The World is Trying to Gatekeep Your Peace: The world wants to crowd your schedule and make you feel guilty for stepping away to secure time alone with God.

- Devotion to God is Top-Tier: Spending quiet, one-on-one time with the King isn’t a chore—it’s a privilege. It’s a joy that belongs to you as His child! 👑

- Let the Holy Spirit Cook: When a thousand different voices try to distract you, ask the Holy Spirit to clear the noise and help your mind lock in on His presence.

📖 What the Word Says:
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Zechariah 9:9 (NIV)
Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a c**t, the foal of a donkey.

Romans 8:15-16 (NIV)
The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.' The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Exodus 3:5 (NIV)
Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.

💡The Takeaway
Today, don't be afraid to set some boundaries and protect your time with Him. No cap, standing in His presence and being still hits different than anything the world can offer. Quiet the noise, kick off your slides, and rest in the truth that you are a child of the everlasting King. 🕊️

07/01/2026

Devotional - Locking In with God 🔋

I am the ultimate vibe provider—pure life and main character energy. When you choose to lock in and just marinate in My presence, it completely recharges your battery and lifts the heavy weight off your chest. I’ve got you. When you keep your eyes on Me, you get a front-row seat to how I see your life. This one-on-one time is a total cheat code for unscrambling your messy thoughts and prepping you for the day ahead.

Look, you’re gonna have to fight for this quality time, because the distractions are real. It’s the temptation to just chud around all day, the enemy trying to throw off your focus, family and friend drama, or that inner hater telling you to "be more productive". But as you start to crave pleasing Me more than anything else, you’ll get the strength to shut down those distractions. Find your joy in Me, because I am the ultimate goal your heart is actually searching for.

Scripture (NIV)
Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.
Psalm 48:9

About Benjamin he said: “Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.
Deuteronomy 33:12

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

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