Community

It is pretty clear that we are called to live in community, i recently got an email from a friend who had this to say about Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 paraphrased -- "If we do life together... "we can help each other succeed," "we'll be picked up at the point of falling," "we can stay warm when the winter comes," "we can stand back to back and conquer"..."

Stand back to back and conquer, the wording is something out of a man movie, it seems William Wallace or Maximus should be uttering these words to their men in battle. I think a lot of time we forget that we are at war, a war that is unseen a war that is way more important than money, or political gain, or the economy, or whatever esle war conquers. We are called as Christians to live above ourselves as a part of this crazy thing called the world and too often we would rather shutter under the safety of the pew with our nose in a hymnal.

We are called to be the body of Christ, so it is time we step out and start acting like it, through service, in love, For Christ. We can stay warm when the winter comes folks.

Romans 1

It always amazes me how dedicated Paul is to the work of the Lord, and not only dedicated but excited. I think it is impossible to read through Romans and not be excited about sharing the word of the Lord. When I look at verses 16 and 17 I read about how unashamed Paul is of the gospel, how regardless of what is going on in the world, regardless of who it is, Paul is stoked to share the good news of Christ. He says for it is by the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes… That is a reassuring thing for me to read considering my profession. That it isn’t my job to save students, it isn’t about me or how cool a program that I could put together but it is about the power of God. My job is to simply make that bridge to good available for my students and let God take it from there, besides, He is a lot better at it than I would ever be.

I guess that might be why in the second half of chapter 1 Paul begins talking about the difference between a foolish and a wise man as well as unbelief and the consequences that it holds for those who don’t love Jesus. We all need to take a step back and realize that it is all about God, not us, so whatever it may be that you are doing, do it for God… after all I think that is the very definition of worship.

At a Campus Near YOU...

Don't forget, I am now on your campus. The schedule is as follows:
Weds. @ Abraham Lincoln Jr. High
Thurs. @ Immanuel High/Jr. High
Fri. @ Selma High School

Come out and say HI!!!

Competition Series

Hey All,

We have our competition Series heating up with Army v. Navy at Jr. High Group and The Theolgians v. The Emporers at High School. Remember points are acquired through winning games, merely showing up, wearing your team colors, and most importnantly bringing your friends. To all you Jr. Highers who are coming to the lock-in, newbie points will be double for the lock-in, so each new person you bring is worth 4000 points!!!

And remember, the lock-in runs from Friday August 29th at 9:00pm through Saturday August 30th at 7:00am. See you all there!

Totally Worth it!

So last night, I was wet my pants excited to see the premier of the Dark Knight, the second in the redone batman movies. Yes, Heath Ledger is incredible, Christian Bale is amazing, and the storyline is unbeatable. Needless to say i got home at 3:45 am and am up this morning... at work... But like my title says, totally worth it!

CAMP?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Just a quick not for ya'll goin to camp. The ride situation is slightly different from last year. You are responsible for getting yourself up to camp, whether thats with a friend or parents or whatever. I will not be arranging rides this year, however, if you need a ride, i have room in my very comfortable crew cab truck, it is actually more suited for midgets or Wyatt O'Brein... I can also help you find a ride with another parent if you are looking. Thanks ya'll, see you at camp.

Water Slides Yo!

All Jr. Highers who are interested in getting a sunburn and sweating to death tomorrow, we are leaving for wild water adventures at 9:30 from the church so make sure you are here a bit before that (9:15) so we can get you registered, paid for, and greased up with sunscreen!!! We will be returning around 5ish but we will call your parents to be exact!!!

Hope tp see you then!

Courier Pigeons

Hey Ya'll, camp forms were due Yesterday! If you haven't gotten them into me do so before Friday as that is when I am sending them away. If you haven't turned them in there is a 20 dollar late fee that Sugar Pine imposes so unfortunately I am gonna hafta charge ya... But bottom line is, we are goin to camp soon. The dates once again are:

Junior High: July 20-July 26
High School: July 27-August 2

Also, if you want at least a 50 dollar scholarship towards camp we are working the pizza booth on July 3rd at the fireworks show in Selma. Call me or email me or text me or send me a courier pigeon to let me know if you are interested.

Other than that, I hope all is well... Catch you on the flip flop.

Truman Show