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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:01.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This ministry is made possible
Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.58,0:00:02.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by the generous donations
Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.86,0:00:03.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of friends and viewers
Dialogue: 0,0:00:03.94,0:00:05.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of Greater Things.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.66,0:00:07.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Can you think of just\None place in the world
Dialogue: 0,0:00:07.87,0:00:09.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is free of violence?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.40,0:00:10.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not likely.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.48,0:00:12.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Violence can strike anywhere,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.12,0:00:14.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and anyone at any moment.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.14,0:00:16.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The high percentage \Nof violence involves you,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.68,0:00:19.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whether they be\Nthe victim or perpetrator.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.08,0:00:22.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On today's episode\Nwe will discuss what our Christian duty is
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.07,0:00:24.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the hurting before\Nthey lash out in violence.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.97,0:00:27.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Also we will discuss\Nyouth violence,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.16,0:00:29.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,such as school shootings\Nwith law enforcement.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.91,0:00:32.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This and more\Non Greater Things.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.19,0:00:37.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Intro Music Playing)
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.57,0:01:21.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Alot has happened since our last report.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:21.66,0:01:23.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We begin from news\Nfrom December ninth
Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.55,0:01:27.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with The Church of God being established\Nin the African country of Malawi.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.78,0:01:30.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This has also revived the work\Nfor neighboring countries
Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.42,0:01:32.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.41,0:01:35.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Please join with me in welcoming\Nthe youth of Malawi
Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.06,0:01:36.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the Victory Leaders Band.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.57,0:01:40.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We've received a fantastic report from\Nthe former youth leader of Costa Rica
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.75,0:01:42.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about their recent National Convention.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.86,0:01:43.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Take a look.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.88,0:01:50.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have 297 youth members\Nin the VLB department.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.93,0:01:59.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have 350 youth members\Nin attendance for National Youth Camp.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.48,0:02:08.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yesterday, we had a march of over 260\Nyouth people in the National Convention.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.66,0:02:11.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Three were sanctified
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.22,0:02:14.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and seven were saved.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.91,0:02:17.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I ask you to pray for us.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.28,0:02:19.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are praying for you.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.37,0:02:21.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,May the Lord bless you.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.99,0:02:24.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Youth emphasis week\Nis quickly approaching.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.36,0:02:26.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We were able to grab an interview\Nwith the General Coordinator
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.100,0:02:29.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,regarding his thoughts\Nfor this designated week.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.34,0:02:30.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For Youth Emphasis Week,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.52,0:02:35.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd like to see our local state,\Nregional, and national coordinators
Dialogue: 0,0:02:35.16,0:02:39.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to make this week one of the biggest\Nyouth events all year long.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.94,0:02:42.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Take this time to serve the youth.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.69,0:02:44.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They are important.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.28,0:02:46.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So lets give to the youth\Nduring this week.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.16,0:02:49.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Youth Emphasis Week is\NApril 28-May 4th.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.88,0:02:52.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Greater Things is having an\Nimpact in foreign countries.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.86,0:02:55.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Costa Rica plans to use\None of last years episodes,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.88,0:02:57.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"The Millennials Big Challenge,"
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.70,0:03:00.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as their main topic of their\Nupcoming National Camp.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.76,0:03:01.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We wish them the best,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.96,0:03:04.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and pray that it is overflowing\Nwith God's presence.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.02,0:03:07.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have big news concerning\NInternational Youth Camp.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.70,0:03:10.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This year it will be held in\NPigeon Forge, Tennessee,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.38,0:03:12.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at the Smoky Mountain Resort.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.26,0:03:16.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This positions IYC in the beautiful\NSmoky Mountains of east Tennessee,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.56,0:03:19.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,only 90 miles from \Nthe General Assembly in Kingsport.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.46,0:03:25.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,IYC provides vital training for youth camp\Ndirectors, staff, and representatives.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.99,0:03:29.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Also, all youth leaders are invited\Nto attend this event.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.77,0:03:33.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Get your applications in early\Nto reserve your place at IYC.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.54,0:03:39.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Share your news and events with us\Nby sending them to gt@thechurchofgod.org
Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.51,0:03:41.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This has been the news for today
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.37,0:03:43.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're looking forward\Nto greater things.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.08,0:03:55.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Real hope is the opposite of death.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.68,0:03:58.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Real hope is the opposite of fear.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.41,0:04:05.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Real hope won't let go,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.55,0:04:09.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No matter what the present\Ncircumstances may look like
Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.89,0:04:17.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Real hope holds on.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:25.05,0:04:27.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is not to early to start\Nplanning your events
Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.34,0:04:29.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for this year’s Youth Emphasis Week.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:29.37,0:04:31.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This week of activities\Nand encouragement
Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.28,0:04:34.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is dedicated to the ministry\Nof all youth around the world,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.22,0:04:36.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so go ahead and plan a special outing
Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.11,0:04:38.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or take initiative to start a new project.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.28,0:04:40.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It’s a great opportunity to be creative,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:40.36,0:04:41.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have lots of fun,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.43,0:04:43.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and reiterate the importance
Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.01,0:04:44.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of being a follower of Christ.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.75,0:04:46.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whatever your inspiration may be
Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.45,0:04:48.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is no better time\Nthan Youth Emphasis Week.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:49.23,0:04:53.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No matter how far we've run or\Nhow extensive our policies and laws are,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.23,0:04:55.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can't escape violence.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.25,0:04:57.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It occurs in homes, department stores,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.31,0:05:01.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,daycares, courthouses, airports,\Nschools, and even churches.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:01.31,0:05:03.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is not one place\Nthat can be named
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.17,0:05:05.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in which violence in some\Ndegree hasn't occurred.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.42,0:05:08.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Recent school and church shootings
Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.05,0:05:10.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has prompted a lot of discussion\Nregarding this topic.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.27,0:05:15.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What we learn in many of these cases\Nis the perpetrator is a youth
Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.27,0:05:17.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which targeted other youth.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.25,0:05:19.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We then ask ourselves,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:19.03,0:05:24.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how can someone so young be capable\Nof committing such acts of violence?
Dialogue: 0,0:05:24.55,0:05:27.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If we had the opportunity\Nto study their history,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.57,0:05:31.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then we will likely discover\Nthat they too were victims of violence.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:31.43,0:05:34.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is a vicious cycle\Nthat must be stopped.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:34.77,0:05:37.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When sin entered this world,\Nviolence soon followed.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:37.73,0:05:41.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sin produces violence\Nand violence produces more violence.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.78,0:05:46.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As Christians, we are called\Nto do more than passively wait
Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.40,0:05:48.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the next person to draw a gun.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.71,0:05:51.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We must close the gap\Nwith those that are rejected
Dialogue: 0,0:05:51.71,0:05:55.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and connect with the wounded\Nbefore they lash out and wound others.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.28,0:05:59.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We must bring down the level\Nof tension and stress around us
Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.63,0:06:02.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by being a peacemaker.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:02.24,0:06:05.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You don't have to look far\Nto find someone who is a victim of hurt
Dialogue: 0,0:06:05.80,0:06:08.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feeling all alone and rejected.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:08.26,0:06:12.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God is calling for us to be a\Npeacemaker in someone's life.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:12.41,0:06:13.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Matthew 5:9 says,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:13.96,0:06:17.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they\Nshall be called the children of God."
Dialogue: 0,0:06:18.24,0:06:22.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A peacemaker doesn't sit idly by\Nwhile violence occurs,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:22.09,0:06:27.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but rather he intervenes much the same way\NGod sustains the weak, runs to the weary,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:27.75,0:06:31.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,defends the feeble,\Nand serves the unfortunate.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.95,0:06:33.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On the other side of this,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:33.31,0:06:36.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you are a Christian,\Nand violence is occuring against you,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:36.68,0:06:38.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what do you do then?
Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.61,0:06:41.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some people are of the believe\Nthat no action should be taken,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:41.73,0:06:44.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather we should just pray\Nand hope for the best outcome.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.38,0:06:48.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Others believe self defense\Nis appropriate and permissible.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:49.57,0:06:54.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One thing we can all agree on\Nis that the Bible condemns violence.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.100,0:06:58.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's biblically wrong for someone\Nto commit violence against others,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:58.64,0:07:02.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's just as Biblically wrong\Nif someone commits violence against you.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.87,0:07:05.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God makes it clear that\NHe values human life.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.89,0:07:11.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are to protect and preserve life\Nincluding our own.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:11.16,0:07:15.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However violence takes on many forms\Nsuch as school, domestic, gang related,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:15.36,0:07:18.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sexual and physical assaults,\Nand much more.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:18.14,0:07:22.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And for this portion of this discussion\Nwe have obtained a personal interview
Dialogue: 0,0:07:22.34,0:07:24.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the local sheriff's office.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:25.27,0:07:28.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have with us today,\NHeath Arthur, Field Training Officer
Dialogue: 0,0:07:28.20,0:07:30.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the Bradley County Sheriff's Office.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:30.16,0:07:31.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We appreciate you\Nbeing here with us.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:31.88,0:07:32.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes sir.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:32.85,0:07:36.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In your line of work, you deal with\Nviolence on a regular basis.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:36.82,0:07:43.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How often are you seeing youth involved\Nin violence and other criminal activity?
Dialogue: 0,0:07:43.17,0:07:45.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's on a daily basis, man.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:45.05,0:07:49.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At what age are you noticing\Nyouth involved in violence?
Dialogue: 0,0:07:49.19,0:07:52.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is it in high school age\Nor much earlier than that?
Dialogue: 0,0:07:52.77,0:07:55.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're seeing it more and more\Nduring grade school times now,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:55.81,0:07:58.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's from Kindergarten on up.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:58.31,0:08:01.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Where are the parents of the youth\Nthat commit violence?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:01.60,0:08:04.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are they involved in their child's life?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:05.11,0:08:08.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are they neglecting their child\Nthat caused them to turn to violence?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:08.95,0:08:11.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have a large number\Nof children in foster care
Dialogue: 0,0:08:11.32,0:08:12.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are committing these acts.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:12.81,0:08:15.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's only because their\Nparents have gotten in trouble,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:15.52,0:08:16.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,put in prison,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:16.22,0:08:17.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or because of drug use,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.36,0:08:19.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,their children have\Nbeen taken away.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:19.04,0:08:21.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it just depends on\Nhow their household is going at home.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:21.94,0:08:23.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Could be a broken home\Nbut we see it alot
Dialogue: 0,0:08:23.92,0:08:25.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the foster system too
Dialogue: 0,0:08:25.17,0:08:27.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where they're having to deal\Nwith these trouble kids.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:27.69,0:08:29.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A lot of violence occurs in schools.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:29.50,0:08:33.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Most have policies and procedures\Nto prevent violence.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:33.92,0:08:37.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you feel that more measures\Ncould be taken to prevent it?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:37.55,0:08:41.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think one of the biggest measures\Ncould be taken from the home standpoint.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:41.94,0:08:44.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think discipline starts in the home.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:44.05,0:08:47.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The values for life\Nthe value for property,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:47.83,0:08:50.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think it starts at home\Nand how the child is being raised.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:50.68,0:08:52.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On the law enforcement standpoint,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:52.35,0:08:53.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would look at it as,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:53.43,0:08:56.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we need to have that officer\Npresent inside the schools
Dialogue: 0,0:08:56.07,0:08:57.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so they know they'll be repercussions
Dialogue: 0,0:08:57.68,0:09:00.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for any acts that would be\Ncommitted inside the school.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:00.25,0:09:05.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So you feel that the parents can be active\Nin helping to prevent youth violence?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:05.93,0:09:06.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Absolutely.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:06.98,0:09:09.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A lot of youth violence occur in schools.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.99,0:09:13.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Probably the most extreme forms\Nthat we have witnessed
Dialogue: 0,0:09:13.14,0:09:15.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,over the years is school shootings.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:15.20,0:09:19.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In many cases, it was youth\Nthat targeted other youth.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.65,0:09:20.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Why is that?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:20.78,0:09:22.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think the biggest problem,\Nfirst of all,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:22.75,0:09:24.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is going to be bullying\Ninside the schools.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:24.75,0:09:26.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The teachers, the principals,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:26.16,0:09:28.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the people that are there\Nat the schools need to take
Dialogue: 0,0:09:28.36,0:09:30.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they need to recognize\Nwhat's going on with the children.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:30.83,0:09:34.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They need to realize why these children\Nare acting out and how they're acting out.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:34.48,0:09:36.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that needs to be reported\Nto law enforcement
Dialogue: 0,0:09:36.44,0:09:39.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and law enforcement is responsible\Nfor acting on that
Dialogue: 0,0:09:39.16,0:09:41.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and making sure it's corrected\Nbefore anything bad happens.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:41.92,0:09:43.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First it starts with\Nthe parents, teachers,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:43.94,0:09:46.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that accountability\Ntowards the students
Dialogue: 0,0:09:46.01,0:09:48.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the teachers\Ngetting that taken care of.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:48.06,0:09:51.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are the most important steps\Nthat anyone of us should take
Dialogue: 0,0:09:51.02,0:09:54.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we were faced with\Nan active shooter situation?
Dialogue: 0,0:09:54.30,0:09:58.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A lot of folks don't know--they've not\Nbeen in this kind of situation before
Dialogue: 0,0:09:58.30,0:10:01.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but what is the absolute first thing\Nthat we should do?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:01.54,0:10:04.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Protection of life. You go,\Nyou find cover,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:04.50,0:10:06.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you wait on law enforcement.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:06.62,0:10:10.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if you have a phone, it doesn't\Nmatter if 100 people have called 9-1-1,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:10.18,0:10:12.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you might be the very first one\Nto call 9-1-1
Dialogue: 0,0:10:12.20,0:10:13.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so make sure that you\Nnotify the authorities
Dialogue: 0,0:10:13.92,0:10:15.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you get help there\Nas quick as possible.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:15.56,0:10:17.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is no doubt students
Dialogue: 0,0:10:17.26,0:10:21.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are throughout this country,\Nthey are living in fear,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:21.62,0:10:26.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they are afraid to go to school tomorrow,\Nwhat would you say to those students?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:26.66,0:10:28.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Go to school, live your lives as normal,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:28.80,0:10:32.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because if you change,\Nyour basically giving that shooter,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:32.60,0:10:34.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whoever is doing these acts,\Nwhat they wanted.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:34.76,0:10:37.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They want things to change;\Nthey want that attention.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:37.36,0:10:40.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Go about your life as normal,\Ndon't let them win.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:40.58,0:10:43.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well we appreciate all the advice\Nyou have given today
Dialogue: 0,0:10:43.42,0:10:47.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we want to make sure that we\Nmake application with what we hear
Dialogue: 0,0:10:47.42,0:10:52.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that we can be better prepared and\Nunderstand situations a little bit better,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:52.02,0:10:53.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,pertaining to youth violence.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:53.87,0:10:56.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you again, Deputy Arthur,\Nfor being here,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:56.60,0:11:00.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,thank you for your service to the\NBradley County Sheriff's Office,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:00.08,0:11:03.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for protecting and serving\Nin our community, we appreciate that.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:03.65,0:11:04.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks sir, My pleasure.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:05.98,0:11:09.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Piano music playing)
Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.75,0:11:19.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The words you've seen\Nare such a beautiful message.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:19.50,0:11:20.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"For God so loved the world
Dialogue: 0,0:11:20.98,0:11:22.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He gave his only begotten son,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:22.98,0:11:25.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that whosoever believeth in him,\Nshould not perish,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:25.50,0:11:27.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but have everlasting life."
Dialogue: 0,0:11:27.28,0:11:29.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because they are not of a language\Nwe speak or read,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:29.84,0:11:31.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,most of us could not understand them.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:31.70,0:11:34.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Victory Leaders Band\Nis tasked with raising funds
Dialogue: 0,0:11:34.62,0:11:36.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to print and translate the gospel message
Dialogue: 0,0:11:36.64,0:11:38.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to reach every area\Nand language of the world.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:38.90,0:11:41.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Through the fundraising efforts\Nof young people like you,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:41.26,0:11:44.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this beautiful gospel is printed,\Ntranslated, and sent to souls
Dialogue: 0,0:11:44.72,0:11:46.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who need to know the peace, comfort, joy,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:46.82,0:11:49.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and salvation that only comes from God.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:49.38,0:11:51.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We encourage you to\Nraise a special offering
Dialogue: 0,0:11:51.42,0:11:52.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for outreach literature.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:52.70,0:11:55.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These donations, in addition to\Nour monthly offerings,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:55.18,0:11:57.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are vital as we help\Nlost souls of the world
Dialogue: 0,0:11:57.74,0:11:59.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,hear about Jesus Christ. \N
Dialogue: 0,0:11:59.20,0:12:02.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Will you help us publish his Word today?
Dialogue: 0,0:12:02.85,0:12:05.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Perhaps some of you\Nwatching today are victims.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:05.22,0:12:07.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Victims of what, you may ask?
Dialogue: 0,0:12:07.31,0:12:08.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Of fear.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:08.53,0:12:09.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Paralyzed by fear,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:09.62,0:12:11.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,dreading to walk into\Nyour school tomorrow,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:11.64,0:12:15.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wondering if you will have to face\Nthe nightmare that other students lived.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:15.99,0:12:18.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,2 Timothy 1:7 says,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:18.41,0:12:20.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"For God hath not given us\Nthe spirit of fear,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:20.97,0:12:23.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but of power, and of love,\Nand of a sound mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:24.20,0:12:26.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The fear you may be experiencing\Ndid not come from God,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:27.37,0:12:31.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but from the enemy of our souls\Nseeking to destroy our peace
Dialogue: 0,0:12:31.06,0:12:32.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and shake our faith.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:32.62,0:12:34.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,John 16:33 says,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:34.68,0:12:37.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"These things I have spoken unto you,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:37.49,0:12:39.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that in me ye might have peace.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:39.32,0:12:42.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the world ye have tribulation\Nbut be of good cheer,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:42.60,0:12:44.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have overcome the world."
Dialogue: 0,0:12:44.72,0:12:49.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What better way to close this episode\Nthan with the Words of Christ?
Dialogue: 0,0:12:49.76,0:12:52.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Can you bow your heads\Nwith me, and let's pray.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:52.92,0:12:54.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our Father, which art in Heaven,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:54.62,0:12:56.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord we come to you this day,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:56.81,0:12:59.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we thank you, Father,\Nthat we can run to you
Dialogue: 0,0:12:59.49,0:13:01.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in our time of trouble,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:01.01,0:13:03.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord you are our high tower,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:03.44,0:13:07.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And Father, we can find shelter\Nand peace in you
Dialogue: 0,0:13:07.41,0:13:10.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Lord, I pray for those that are\Nwatching right now
Dialogue: 0,0:13:10.50,0:13:13.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you would just bring peace\Nto their hearts
Dialogue: 0,0:13:13.38,0:13:17.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, You know of all of the students\Nthat are watching this episode
Dialogue: 0,0:13:17.60,0:13:21.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are afraid to\Ngo into their school tomorrow.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:21.03,0:13:26.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Afraid that some violent crime\Nis going to happen there in that place
Dialogue: 0,0:13:26.16,0:13:29.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or somebody is going to come in\Nand do awful things
Dialogue: 0,0:13:29.15,0:13:33.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but God I pray that you just send\Nyour Comforter to them,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:33.62,0:13:36.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,send your peace to them right now.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:36.06,0:13:41.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Father, and reassure them that\NYou are in control of tomorrow.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:41.26,0:13:42.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You are already there.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:42.62,0:13:45.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And God I pray that you\Nwould just minister to them,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:45.37,0:13:47.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know what they have need of right now
Dialogue: 0,0:13:47.52,0:13:50.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord you know what's on\Ntheir hearts what's on their mind, God,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:50.47,0:13:52.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I pray that you\Nwould meet their needs
Dialogue: 0,0:13:52.77,0:13:57.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and bring an overwhelming\Npeace to them right now, we pray,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:57.39,0:14:00.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in Jesus' name, Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:00.11,0:14:01.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We would love to hear from you,
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Dialogue: 0,0:14:23.32,0:14:24.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Until next time,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:24.34,0:14:26.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,keep your eyes firmly set on Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:25.74,0:14:28.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and get ready to see Him\Nperform greater things
Dialogue: 0,0:14:28.62,0:14:29.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in your life. \N