This series asks us to take a look inside ourselves and see what we’re carrying around in our backpack. What weighs us down? What holds us back from becoming everything God intends us to be? We will focus on getting rid of shame from bad situations, guilt from bad decisions, bad relationships that hold us back from living for God and making sure our concern for our reputation isn’t a burden that holds us back from living for God.


September
12th Backpack Week One: What weighs you down? at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM
19th Backpack Week Two: How can we get rid of guilt and shame? at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM
26th Backpack Week Three: What relationships hold you back? at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM

October
3rd  NO YOUTH GROUP FALL PARTY!!!
10th Backpack Week Four: Carrying a reputation that honors God at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM
17th Youth Group at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM
24th Youth Group at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM
31st Youth Group at the YMCA from 6:30-8:00 PM


ICHTHUS Music Festival September 25th
The Ichthus Music Festival (located in Wilmore, Kentucky) has been around for more than 40 years, but this is the first year for the Ichthus [Fort Wayne] festival. It will be a one-day music, media and ministry experience that includes four stages (that run simultaneously), nearly 40 artists, speakers, a parent tent, featured ministry organizations, food and merch vendors, available camping and a lot more. All for a low price.  Ichthus [Fort Wayne] will be held at the Kruse International Auction Park, just off of Interstate 69 at County Road 11A (Exit 126) in Auburn, Indiana.  Tickets will cost just $25 dollars and must be ordered by Sept. 19th so please pay Troy to reserve your ticket.  For more info and a list of bands check out http://www.ichthusfortwayne.org/

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