A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that the MTV show 16 and Pregnant has been responsible for a reduction in teen pregnancy. Critics have accused 16 and Pregnant, along with its companion show Teen Mom, of glamorizing pregnancy. However, an analysis of viewership and Internet search data indicates that the shows may be influencing teens to be more responsible. As God’s people we also have an opportunity to be positive influences. LinC looks at how we can have a godly influence on our world. Key Scriptures: Exodus 32:1-14; 2 Samuel 11:1-18; Titus 2:1-8. The LEGO Movie is the story of a nobody who saves everybody. Emmit, an ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary masterbuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. Though he feels hopelessly unprepared, Emmit continues on the journey with a fellowship of others committed to the task. Next week LinC helps youth to appreciate what makes them special as individuals and explores ways that the church, a empowered community of special people, can do amazing things for God.
