Sunday Evening, May 25, 2008,

This evening, Bro Dillow brought a timely lesson on seducing spirits. His text was taken from 1 Timothy 4 and was geared towards the youth. He covered many areas, including the evils of the present day Gothic movement that is so prevalent in our schools and neighborhoods.  There were 19 children and young people in the meeting and many of them shared stories and personnel experiences and observations. The enemy of our soul will work to deceive as many as possible, but thank God with the Word and the Spirit, we need not be ignorant of his evil and dark devices.

In our community, there has been a recent rash of suicides and deaths among young people, and even small children. It seems that the devil is working overtime to get our youth. Thank God for godly parents and concerned saints who carry a burden for the youth of our day.

It is very important that parents stay actively involved in their children's lives and activities because there is so much evil surrounding us. In the meeting we discussed the importance of what we watch, such as DVDs and other visual methods of entertainment. We also discussed role-playing games, witchcraft, Gothicism, devil possession, Ouija boards, self-injury (cutting oneself) among other things. It was a very interactive and open discussion and we are so thankful that our youth are in an environment where they are free to have these types of discussions, sharing their input and asking important questions. Just for them to hear and know that the saints are behind them and supporting them through genuine love and prayer brings a bonding that will help them in their times of temptation and question! While parents are not always there when situations may suddenly present themselves, we can instill godly principles what will guide our youth in times of question.

We really appreciate Bro Dillow carrying a burden for our youth and bring this lesson. It was one of the most interactive lessons to date and the youth were very attentive throughout the entire evening.