Hi everyone,
don't forget that next Saturday, March 1o we are heading to Ames Ice Arena in order to participate in their Afternoon Skate.
COST: $7 per student (includes skates and admission) + $$ for supper at fast food restaurant.
We will leave WCCOC at 1pm and will be back in time to be picked up at 5:45pm.
any questions you can contact Steve at 832-2683 or wccocyouth@wmtel.net.
Later eh!
Steve
MY SECRET LIFE - SUICIDE Part 4
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you are dealing with thoughts we talked about earlier, like “I wish I were dead” or "There is no other way." If this you then I want to share some final thoughts with you. If that is not you then I want to give you some advice to share with your friends so you can be prepared if this situation arises in your world.
STEPS TO OVERCOME SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
1) Tell somebody…it is series always…not to be taken lightly
Someone to counsel who is responsible adult
2) Be with people,…don’t go solo, and isolate yourself
3) Sing – make music…it lightens our soul, In fact, Saul had David come in and lift his soul as he struggled
4) spend time praising and thanking God…why, so you can focus on the positive, the hope that you have and great things that are going on
5) Lean heavily on the promises of the word of God
6) Rest in the presence of God’s Spirit (Psalm 42:5)
HOTLINES AND HELP LINES
Family Help in Iowa 410-341-4216
Bets-Off Gambling Hotline 1-800-238-7633
Child Pornography Tipline 1-800-843-5678
ChildhelpUSA 1-800-422-4453
Child Abuse Hotline
Foundation 2 319-362-2174
Iowa AIDS Hotline 1-800-445-2437
Iowa Concern Hotline 1-800-447-1985
Iowa Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-942-0333
Iowa Drug and Alcohol Helpline 1-866-242-4111
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-284-7821
Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Iowa Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
Iowa Teen Line 1-800-443-8336
Johnson County Crisis Center 319-351-0140
National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline1-800-799-SAFE1-800-787-3224 TDD
National Hotlines and Helplines
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-786-2929
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-784-2433
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network 1-800-656-HOPE
Report Child Abuse in Iowa 1-800-362-2178
Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information
Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-HIT-HOME
Youth Law Hotline 1-800-728-1172
Hope these help
Steve
If you are dealing with thoughts we talked about earlier, like “I wish I were dead” or "There is no other way." If this you then I want to share some final thoughts with you. If that is not you then I want to give you some advice to share with your friends so you can be prepared if this situation arises in your world.
STEPS TO OVERCOME SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
1) Tell somebody…it is series always…not to be taken lightly
Someone to counsel who is responsible adult
2) Be with people,…don’t go solo, and isolate yourself
3) Sing – make music…it lightens our soul, In fact, Saul had David come in and lift his soul as he struggled
4) spend time praising and thanking God…why, so you can focus on the positive, the hope that you have and great things that are going on
5) Lean heavily on the promises of the word of God
6) Rest in the presence of God’s Spirit (Psalm 42:5)
HOTLINES AND HELP LINES
Family Help in Iowa 410-341-4216
Bets-Off Gambling Hotline 1-800-238-7633
Child Pornography Tipline 1-800-843-5678
ChildhelpUSA 1-800-422-4453
Child Abuse Hotline
Foundation 2 319-362-2174
Iowa AIDS Hotline 1-800-445-2437
Iowa Concern Hotline 1-800-447-1985
Iowa Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-942-0333
Iowa Drug and Alcohol Helpline 1-866-242-4111
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-284-7821
Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Iowa Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
Iowa Teen Line 1-800-443-8336
Johnson County Crisis Center 319-351-0140
National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline1-800-799-SAFE1-800-787-3224 TDD
National Hotlines and Helplines
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-786-2929
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-784-2433
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network 1-800-656-HOPE
Report Child Abuse in Iowa 1-800-362-2178
Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information
Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-HIT-HOME
Youth Law Hotline 1-800-728-1172
Hope these help
Steve
MY SECRET LIFE - SUICIDE Part 3
TRUTHS ABOUT SUICIDE
1) SUICIDE IS A DECEPTION OF THE DEVIL
Jn10:10 says, "the enemy will come to mame, kill and destroy, he doesn’t do it with a gun, but he goes after our mind"
Jn 8:44 says"Satan is murder and father of lies" The lie he tells is that in a desperate situation he says the only way out is death, there is no hope for you, you suck, it will never end so why not end it now.
2) SUICIDE IS THE ULTIMATE ACT OF SELFISHNESS
Leaves family with questions, bitterness and no resolution, no closure because it is such an non-understandable act.
3) SUICIDE IS SIN
1 Cor 6:19-20; Acts 17:25 say that God is the only one who can take away and give life…thou shall not murder includes self murder
4) SUICIDE IS NOT THE END
Satan lies, there is eternal life to follow death Hebrews 9:27
What people need to know is that there is always another side of desperate, despair, depression. You need to know that in life we can conquer the thought…THERE IS NO REASON WE SHOULD EVER CONSIDER OR DO SUICIDE. Abraham, Job, Elijah, David had depression, low points, surrounded by times of struggle and for them it was not an option. WHY?
WHY IS SUICIDE NOT AN OPTION?
1) Because God has an amazing great plan for your life. Genesis 1 says we are made in His Image…we have value, eternal significance. He created you with a specific plan and purpose and a promise - Jeremiah 29:11 - You will have hard times but you will do great things
2) God gives your life great value (Ps 139:13 – 16)
3) God’s plan is for life and not death…Rm 3:23. The result of our sin is physical and spiritual sin, but if we turn our heart to Christ, we can be forgiven and we will receive eternal life.
4) God wants us to have life…Jn 10:10
5) Our lives are eternal…everything is temporary except for our perfection in Christ 2 Cor. 4:8-9;16-18. We will go through rough times, desperate times but when Christ is involved it will always get better. There is a place that is free of all the struggles, and filled with hope, etc.
Steve
1) SUICIDE IS A DECEPTION OF THE DEVIL
Jn10:10 says, "the enemy will come to mame, kill and destroy, he doesn’t do it with a gun, but he goes after our mind"
Jn 8:44 says"Satan is murder and father of lies" The lie he tells is that in a desperate situation he says the only way out is death, there is no hope for you, you suck, it will never end so why not end it now.
2) SUICIDE IS THE ULTIMATE ACT OF SELFISHNESS
Leaves family with questions, bitterness and no resolution, no closure because it is such an non-understandable act.
3) SUICIDE IS SIN
1 Cor 6:19-20; Acts 17:25 say that God is the only one who can take away and give life…thou shall not murder includes self murder
4) SUICIDE IS NOT THE END
Satan lies, there is eternal life to follow death Hebrews 9:27
What people need to know is that there is always another side of desperate, despair, depression. You need to know that in life we can conquer the thought…THERE IS NO REASON WE SHOULD EVER CONSIDER OR DO SUICIDE. Abraham, Job, Elijah, David had depression, low points, surrounded by times of struggle and for them it was not an option. WHY?
WHY IS SUICIDE NOT AN OPTION?
1) Because God has an amazing great plan for your life. Genesis 1 says we are made in His Image…we have value, eternal significance. He created you with a specific plan and purpose and a promise - Jeremiah 29:11 - You will have hard times but you will do great things
2) God gives your life great value (Ps 139:13 – 16)
3) God’s plan is for life and not death…Rm 3:23. The result of our sin is physical and spiritual sin, but if we turn our heart to Christ, we can be forgiven and we will receive eternal life.
4) God wants us to have life…Jn 10:10
5) Our lives are eternal…everything is temporary except for our perfection in Christ 2 Cor. 4:8-9;16-18. We will go through rough times, desperate times but when Christ is involved it will always get better. There is a place that is free of all the struggles, and filled with hope, etc.
Steve
MY SECRET LIFE - SUICIDE Part 2
I know this topic as well as the other’s in coming weeks, might not be everyone’s struggle, it might not effect you personally, it may even make you very uncomfortable, but I do guarantee you that several of you will have friends, families, coworkers whoever that will struggle with one of these topics and you need to know how to help them, how to respond, how to be involved in a positive manner. The worst thing we can do is think the issues don’t exist, are weird or uncommon…these are real, they are common and they don’t go away when ignored.
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
It is the insane reasoning that ending your own life that a situation will be resolved and will make things better.
Suicide is not new it is as old as time, but what are the
REASONS PEOPLE CONSIDER/ATTEMPT SUICIDE
1. To Escape the Pain of life, "Suicide occurs when there appears to be no available path that will lead to a tolerable existence." R.S. Taylor
2. An unconscious or conscious cry for help. (Elijah & Job)
3. An opportunity for revenge (Samson)
4. A manipulative gesture designed to influence some person who is emotionally close.
5. Quicken an inevitable death (King Saul)
6. To punish themselves for wrong done (Judas)
7. To Follow loved one- (Saul’s Armor Bearer)
8. Demonic suggestion and oppression doubtless are significant factors in some (maybe all*) cases.
9. Depression/despair overall life circumstances
‘The number 1 cause of suicide is “UNTREATED DEPRESSION.” For the most part people who are depressed have already thought about suicide and they need to talk about it.
40% of all suicides are an impulse, spur of the moment incredibly stupid, selfish act, all because people wouldn’t take time to talk God or someone who cares.
These are real reasons people make the unreal decision to commit the ultimate act of escape. Please be watching your friends and family to see if they have any of the signs listed above.
Steve
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
It is the insane reasoning that ending your own life that a situation will be resolved and will make things better.
Suicide is not new it is as old as time, but what are the
REASONS PEOPLE CONSIDER/ATTEMPT SUICIDE
1. To Escape the Pain of life, "Suicide occurs when there appears to be no available path that will lead to a tolerable existence." R.S. Taylor
2. An unconscious or conscious cry for help. (Elijah & Job)
3. An opportunity for revenge (Samson)
4. A manipulative gesture designed to influence some person who is emotionally close.
5. Quicken an inevitable death (King Saul)
6. To punish themselves for wrong done (Judas)
7. To Follow loved one- (Saul’s Armor Bearer)
8. Demonic suggestion and oppression doubtless are significant factors in some (maybe all*) cases.
9. Depression/despair overall life circumstances
‘The number 1 cause of suicide is “UNTREATED DEPRESSION.” For the most part people who are depressed have already thought about suicide and they need to talk about it.
40% of all suicides are an impulse, spur of the moment incredibly stupid, selfish act, all because people wouldn’t take time to talk God or someone who cares.
These are real reasons people make the unreal decision to commit the ultimate act of escape. Please be watching your friends and family to see if they have any of the signs listed above.
Steve
MY SECRET LIFE - SUICIDE Part 1
I don’t think there is anything in this life more heartbreaking than suicide. It affects much more than the one life lost. The family, friends, acquaintances, community and generations to come are affected by the choice to die of one solitary person. Many of us may have at least thought of it personally at some low point in our life. Even though they didn’t attempt suicide the spiritual giants of the Bible Elijah and Job begged God for death in their darkest hours. So what about today? How real is the threat of suicide in America and our teens today?
FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE IN THE USA
- 500,000 Americans attempt but survive suicide attempts per year.
- More than 30,000 reported annually (83 per day, 1 every 17 minutes)*
- Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death; But 3rd among Youth (15-24).
- In recent survey 60% of teens thought about it, and 9% had tried at least once.
- Persons under 25 accounted for 15% of all suicides in 2000. (From the 1950’s to the late 70’s the suicide rate increased by 200%.)
- Psychological autopsy studies show that more than 90% of completed suicides had one or more mental disorders.
- More people die from suicide than from homicide. (In 2000 1.7 times more).
- 4 males commit suicide to every 1 female suicide even though females have more recorded attempts…(Why? Women use less lethal means.)
- Most attempts are from women in their 20’s and 30’s.
- Suicide rates are highest among the divorced, separated, and widowed and lowest among the married.
- 4,135 youth commit suicide every year
I hope you can begin to see the seriouosness of the suicide in America. Look for posts to follow with more info and helps for suicide later on.
Steve
FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE IN THE USA
- 500,000 Americans attempt but survive suicide attempts per year.
- More than 30,000 reported annually (83 per day, 1 every 17 minutes)*
- Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death; But 3rd among Youth (15-24).
- In recent survey 60% of teens thought about it, and 9% had tried at least once.
- Persons under 25 accounted for 15% of all suicides in 2000. (From the 1950’s to the late 70’s the suicide rate increased by 200%.)
- Psychological autopsy studies show that more than 90% of completed suicides had one or more mental disorders.
- More people die from suicide than from homicide. (In 2000 1.7 times more).
- 4 males commit suicide to every 1 female suicide even though females have more recorded attempts…(Why? Women use less lethal means.)
- Most attempts are from women in their 20’s and 30’s.
- Suicide rates are highest among the divorced, separated, and widowed and lowest among the married.
- 4,135 youth commit suicide every year
I hope you can begin to see the seriouosness of the suicide in America. Look for posts to follow with more info and helps for suicide later on.
Steve
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