It's the time of year we have the students' attention more than any other night of the year. Why? Last night we started our Sex Series.
The Series continues next week as we begin to answer students' questions. If you're interested in a script from last night's teaching please email me at brad.evans@fbcbenton.org and I'll be sure to send you a copy. Also, a parent handout relating to Sex & Scripture is available as a link in the sidebar to your right.
We offered our students the opportunity to ask the questions they've never been able to ask before, with the freedom and anonymity a written question provides. And while several questions we'll try and tackle next week, several questions parent will be intrigued to see, and interested to know we don't believe is our place as a student ministry to answer...
What is sex?
What is oral sex?
How does it feel?
Are there different kinds of sex?
How does it work?
How long does it last?
Does it hurt?
We believe these questions are questions that belong in the home. Questions we'll be talking through are questions asked like...
What do you do if a guy/girl dumps you?
How do you know someone is "the one"?
If you're raped, is that considered sex before marriage?
Is it wrong to date someone older?
Is sex a good thing?
What do you do if the guy you like touches your butt and you don't want them to?
What is too far?
When is a reasonable age to date?
Is it okay to kiss?
What do you do if a guy tries to kiss you but you aren't comfortable with it?
How do you find the right person?
How do you say no?
Why would anyone have sex?
Why would you
not have sex?
While I know several parents are apprehensive about us tackling the subject of sex, I firmly believe that students are hearing culture's views about sex and believe that they desperately need to hear what God has to say about sex.
The reality is that the questions above are questions that students have. They will either ask you as parents, or...or they'll ask their friends, guys in the locker room, girls in the hallway at school or at a slumber party, they'll look on the internet or on their phones, or they'll attempt to get their answers from media such as the shows they watch and movies they see. Their questions will be answered. The question is who will answer those questions.
We want to help you talk to your kids. It's our goal as a ministry over the course of this series and the next few weeks to help provide you with as much information and as many resources as we can. We want you to feel as equipped as possible, armed with grace and truth, as you dive into some scary topics. And as always, if you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us anytime!
Blessings,
The Verge Middle School Ministry
