More than 450 students, youth workers and guests filled Carolina Forest Community Church’s main auditorium on Sunday, October 4 for the latest Ground Zero Impact Worship experience featuring local Christian band The Empty Shoes and influential Christian communicator Tony Nolan.
Tony challenged the audience, a large percentage from local youth groups, to put God front and center in their lives. Teaching from the call on the prophet Isaiah’s life, Tony explained the human tendency to demand details from God. “Don’t be afraid of where He’s going to send you. Don’t try to fit God into your calendar at the last minute,” said Tony. “Don’t run away from the things He’s asking you to do. Just make Him your priority.”
At the conclusion of the message, sixty-two students made decisions or re-commitments to Christ. Ground Zero offered them its signature devotional for new believers, Make It Real, and a student NIV Bible, generously provided by ministry partner Lifeway Christian Store in Myrtle Beach.
Ground Zero’s Impact Worship events are quality worship experiences that bring together community youth for praise, prayer and a biblical message. Students who made decisions on October 4 understood the challenges they face in living out an authentic faith. “I’m never going to be perfect,” said one student. “But I’m ready for a big step closer to God.” And another admitted to already facing challenges. “Why are God’s life lessons so hard?” she asked.
One student summed up the message perfectly in his response. “I don’t have any questions,” he said. “I am willing to follow God.”
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