The LIGHThouse Guardian

November 11, 2025

Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,  having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.--1 Peter 3:13-17

Suffering for Doing Good.

As we prepared for the Reality Conference, we were reminded that God has called us to defend the faith:

Suffering is a BLESSING because of the hope that Christ gives you.

Apologetics: a discipline about... HOPE.

It is NOT about WINNING.

It is about EVANGELISM.

APPLICATION:
1. BE GENTLE & RESPECTFUL.
2. BE PREPARED TO LOSE.
3. LEARN HOW TO RELY MORE ON CHRIST THAN ON YOURSELF.

HighLIGHT: The Reality Conference

What an AMAZING time it was at the Reality Conference in Eden Prairie, Minnesota! We had 12 students with us to build upon their faith and gain confidence in articulating doctrine and arguments. It was also a time of reflection, silliness, relationship-building, discipleship, and growth. Ask our students about their time at the conference!

Framing Reality: What A Worldview Is 
  • Ideas have consequences. Bad ideas make victims.
  • Worldview matters because everyone has one.
Fleeing Reality: Why Atheism Fails As Worldview Story
  • The Three Bumps of Atheism: Stuff, Bad, Me
  • The Nothing Option: Atheism leads to nothingness.
Fighting Reality: Why Other Worldviews Fall Short
  • The Gospel is the Greatest Exchange.
  • The heart worships what it values most.
Forming Reality: How Christianity Shaped Our World
  • Christianity isn't just an influence on the world - shaped much of it.
  • One of Christianity's greatest gifts to society was the intrinsic value system.
  • Christianity gave the world a revolutionary view of human dignity.
Finding Reality: Why Christianity Matches Reality
  • God allows us to experience trauma to find meaning.
  • Suffering builds character: courage, compassion, forgiveness, self-sacrifice, and charity.
  • But we endure a world with danger, suffering, transgression, selfishness, and poverty.

Upcoming Events

A LIGHThouse Christmas Party is coming up! Stay tuned for details!

We had a GREAT time at the Reality Conference. Now is the time to think about going to Ignite Youth Leadership Conference in Des Moines, IA. The conference is set for March 13-14, BUT SIGN UP NOW!!!

Check out our Monthly Calendar! November is posted!

Programs

LG:t (Life Group for Teens) meets on Sunday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:15pm in room 115. We have been going through the Letter to the Galatians. Bring your Bible and a snack to share with the whole group!
 
LIGHThouse Youth group meets on Wednesdays from 6:50pm to 8:15pm!!! Join us for fellowship, a sermon, discipleship groups, and games! Bring your Bible. Bring your friends!!!

Student Prayer Ministry Need prayer? We desire to build a culture of prayer in the youth ministry. If you need to talk to anyone and get encouragement and prayer, Pastor Tim and the sponsors are always willing to pray for you. As a standing offer, Pastor Tim and the student leaders are offering prayer after the LIGHThouse.
 
Student Leadership Cohort (SLC) High School students have the opportunity to grow deeply in their faith while also serving as a part of a leadership team for LIGHThouse. The SLC meets monthly for a devotion, to plan events, and to create discipleship opportunities for their fellow students.
SSB Student Ministries exist to share the Gospel and to make Christ-like Disciples and Servant Leaders of the Church.