Hello Royalty Club and Parents,

I am Pastor Matt Sands. I know many of you have already met me but for those who haven't I will give you a brief synopsis of who I am. I grew up in a Christian home and whenever the church doors were open we were there. I was involved in kids clubs, summer camps, and many other activities as a youngster. When I was in the 3rd grade our family got called into the ministry. My Dad got his training to be a Missionary Aviation Mechanic which took three years. Following his training we moved overseas to a small island in the Pacific called Yap, Micronesia. The islands dimensions were only 13 by 5 miles. I enjoyed the many opportunities to serve with my family over there and that time spent on the mission field shaped who I am today. It gave me a burden for ministry and the lost. After spending 3 years overseas we moved to Florida where I would attend a Christian school and my Dad continued serving as a missionary aviation mechanic to the islands in the Caribbean (Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Bahamas). I attended Bob Jones University majoring in Bible and minoring in Counseling. During my undergrad years I served as a counselor at the Wilds for two years, and interned at a church in Indiana for two summers. These opportunities gave me a huge burden for teens and discipling the next generation for Christ. When my undergrad was finished I continued on and got my Masters in Pastoral Studies from the Bob Jones Seminary. During those two years I was the Academy Dorm Counselor in one of the dorms at Bob Jones. I worked with a small group of teens and close to 130 university students where my main task was discipleship and counseling.

Krisa and I are thrilled for the many opportunities to serve here at Keystone Baptist Church. We look forward to getting to know and meet many of you in the upcoming months and years. Have a great day!

Pastor Matt Sands

WHAT IS ROYALTY CLUB AND WHO IS IT FOR?

Royalty Club is for 7th - 12 grades and meets every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM. Under the leadership of the Youth Pastor, Matt Sands, Royalty Club has been active at Keystone Baptist Church for over 10 years. Join us for a great time of Bible Study, fellowship, prayer, and fun. Check out the Royalty Club Activity Schedule on our church calendar for the upcoming events for your teen.

Starting February 2013 Royalty Club will be beginning the Battle Plan. The Battle Plan is a book that will last 8 weeks that includes God-and-I Time sheets for studying the Bible, memory verse sheets, quick topic reference verse lists, prayer sheets, and a place for teens to take notes during messages they hear at church. The purpose of this book is to give the teens a resource that they can have at all times that will help them grow in their relationship with God. Youth leaders will be available to answer questions and to help best assist teens to be more like Christ. If you have any questions about his book please call the church office or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

During the summer there will not be regular Wednesday Royalty Meetings but there will be plenty of activities throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing you all out!!

2013 Summer Schedule of Events

SUMMER 2013 Royalty Club Schedule

May 31-June 1: End of School Lock-In (7pm-8am)

June 6: Kings Dominion/Amusement Park

June 12: Special Royalty Club Service 7pm

June 15: Teen Service Activity

June 21-22: Men’s/Father/Son Camping

June 24-28: Soccer Camp

July 5: Teen Food Fight Messy Night (6pm-8pm)

July 7-12: VBS (Teens think about serving)

July 15-19: Rapidan Junior Camp

July 24: Teen Service Nite (Wednesday) (7pm-8pm)

July 29-August 3: Wilds Camp

August 9: Hike/Picnic Fun Day (11am-3pm)

August 16: Teen/College and Career/Parent Softball Game (6pm)

August 28: Royalty Club Begins (7pm)

I. We must be telling others about what God is doing!

Speak of it (2 times) vs. 46, 172

A. We must not be ashamed of God’s Word.

Psa 119:46   I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

B. We must tell others about God’s Word because it is true and good.

Psa 119:172   My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

II. We must clearly and emphatically affirm openly truth about God.

Declare it. (1 time) v. 13

A. We must deliberately and verbally tell others what God says.

B. We must speak in God’s Name, proclaiming only what He says.

Psa 119:13 With (A) my lips have I declared all the judgments (B)of thy mouth.

III. We must and are commanded to express favor, to attribute worth to God at all times.

Praise God for it! (2 times) vv. 164, 171

A. We must praise God with our mouths all through the day because what He says.

Psa 119:164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

B. We must praise God because of what He has taught us personally.

Psa 119:171   My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

IV. We must have a joyful life that exalts that one true God without hesitation.

Rejoice in it. (2 times) vv. 14, 162

A. We must find our rejoicing in God’s Word more valuable than over wealth and money.

Psa 119:14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

B. We must rush to plunder the opportunity to rejoice in God’s Word.

Psa 119:162   I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

V. We must be willing to worship God in song because He deserves our praise.

Sing it. (1 time) v. 54

A. Selfishness says I will not sing because I don’t have a good voice.

B. God’s Word must be the song of our hearts.

C. We must continually through the journey of life keep God’s Word as our song.

Psa 119:54   Thy statutes have been (A &B) my songs in the (C) house of my pilgrimage.

A Test to what I should and should not say.

T - Is it true?
H - Is it helpful?
I - Is it inspiring?
N - Is it necessary?
K - Is it kind?
If what I am about to say does not pass those tests, I will keep my mouth shut!