Aug 16, 2005
Aug 13, 2005
Baby boy born today!
We went to the hospital at 8:30 this morning and had another boy at 11:30.
Both Lori and Cade are doing great. He is a good-looking little guy.
For you girls… he weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 19 ½ inches long. He currently has dark hair, but that can change in the next few weeks.
We will be bringing him home by mid-day on Sunday.
Both Lori and Cade are doing great. He is a good-looking little guy.
For you girls… he weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 19 ½ inches long. He currently has dark hair, but that can change in the next few weeks.
We will be bringing him home by mid-day on Sunday.
SC3 this Sunday
Sunday night Youth Church is going to be a BBQ honoring our leaving Youth Workers. DJ Holloway, Katie Holloway, Kelly McFarland, Jon Wells, Brenna Hayes, Seth McFarland are all moving within the next few weeks.
Starting at our regular time (6:30 PM) we will be meeting at the *church building.
BBQ, volleyball, worship, prayer, sharing of stories, … and a special prayer for these who are going out to serve Him.
*Originally we had hoped to meet at our house for this event, however due to our baby’s tardy arrival we are moving it back to the church building.
Starting at our regular time (6:30 PM) we will be meeting at the *church building.
BBQ, volleyball, worship, prayer, sharing of stories, … and a special prayer for these who are going out to serve Him.
*Originally we had hoped to meet at our house for this event, however due to our baby’s tardy arrival we are moving it back to the church building.
Aug 8, 2005
SC3 STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER 8.8.05 ++
SC3 STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER 8.8.05 ++
+ New blogs and pictures up @ www.sc3youth.blogspot.com/ and www.myspace.com/cdgant
+ Testimony Tuesday & Mar Far Golf this week! Call for a ride to Mar Far Golf.
Contents
1. Something for Your Heart
2. Surf Report
3. Forgettable Fact
4. Potent Quotables
5. Parting Shot
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1. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
August 13 is National Left-Handers Day. It's a day to remember those in our population who stand out in their preference of which hand to use when writing, throwing, and doing other physical stuff. If you're among that approximately 10 percent of left-handers, it's a day to recognize the struggles you and your fellow lefties face by being in the minority. If you're a majority right-hander, it's a day to think about some of the challenges you'll never have to endure (such as ugly marks on your arm made by spiral notebooks during a long writing assignment).
This may seem like just another silly celebration, but the fact is, we ought to do more to recognize and celebrate the things that make us different and unique. Most of us usually try much too hard to be like everyone else. For example, a girl might have incredibly gorgeous red hair. But if she's teased about it once or twice, she's eager to dye it a "regular" color. A guy who is a little taller than all his friends should feel kind of special, yet is often made to feel self-conscious about it (with comments like "How's the weather up there?").
Just think how totally boring this world would be if everyone looked exactly alike. Yet rather than celebrate our uniqueness, every year we buy billions of dollars' worth of diet products, cosmetics, and clothing in an attempt to look just like everyone else.
And physical differences aren't the worst of it. Some of us even put down people whose talents and gifts differ from our own. If someone has better math skills, we label him a geek. If someone's coordination is not what ours is, we label her a klutz. We're big on labels. Many of us have a wide assortment of demeaning labels to describe anyone not exactly like us.
Jesus always seemed to go out of his way to relate to people who were different and tended to be overlooked by "regular" people: women, little children, lepers, Samaritans, short people like Zacchaeus, and people with all kinds of physical problems. In many cases, his willingness to befriend such people had life-changing results for them.
In some parts of the country, teenagers are catching on to what Jesus taught and are finding worth in themselves, regardless of the labels that others try to impose. They may prefer playing in the orchestra to attending rock concerts, or choose scouting over cheerleading, or like science fiction more than graphic novels ... but they're beginning to take pride in what they do and who they are. They refuse to be ashamed to be "Band Geeks" or "Orch[estra] Dorks" or "Mathletes." Just the opposite: many are making or buying shirts to proudly proclaim the fact.
So just as left-handers have learned to celebrate their uniqueness, so should you--whatever your uniqueness happens to be. God created you to be special, and is very pleased when you excel in your distinctive area(s) of life. You should be, too.
On your own ...
Read 1 Corinthians 12:14-26.
http://biblegateway.com/cgi-bin/bible?language=english&version=NLT&passage=1Corinthians+12%3A14-26
Paul compares the different gifts and abilities of people to various parts of the human body. He points out that it takes all of them working together to function properly. Think about the different people you know. How might you benefit from getting to know each of those people better? How might they benefit from getting to know you better?
2. SURF REPORT
~ The Grandparent Connection
Cool, teen-written newspaper designed to keep grandkids and grandparents connected
http://www.meridianskydesign.com/grandparentconnection.html
~ eHow
Need to know how to change a tire? Get rid of shoe odor? Take the skin off chicken? Check out the site that offers "the fastest and easiest way to find out how to do just about anything."
http://www.ehow.com
3. FORGETTABLE FACT
27,000 pieces of luggage are lost or misdirected by U.S. airlines every day.
4. POTENT QUOTABLES
The world is made up of people who never quite get into the first team, and who just miss the prizes at the flower show.
- Jacob Bronowski
There is no such thing [as great people]! The greatest man or woman is 99 percent just like yourself.
- George Bernard Shaw
It is not only the most difficult thing to know oneself, but the most inconvenient one, too. - H.W. Shaw
5. PARTING SHOT
Imagine how much better summer would be if Noah had swatted those two mosquitoes after he got off the ark.
copyright 2005 :: Youth Specialties
+ New blogs and pictures up @ www.sc3youth.blogspot.com/ and www.myspace.com/cdgant
+ Testimony Tuesday & Mar Far Golf this week! Call for a ride to Mar Far Golf.
Contents
1. Something for Your Heart
2. Surf Report
3. Forgettable Fact
4. Potent Quotables
5. Parting Shot
===========our|sponsor===========
NEW AUDIO ADRENALINE CD - PRE-BUY NOW!
Pre-buy the new Audio Adrenaline album "Until My Heart Caves In" today at MusiChristian.com and reserve your exclusive autographed copy! Available August 30th, "Until My Heart Caves In" includes the new hit song "King." But don't wait until then--buy your autographed copy now for only $11.97! Visit www.audioa.com to keep up with the band, see the album ecard, and learn more about the Audio A street team!
http://www.musichristian.com/sys/product.php?PRODUCT=167696&affcode=audioa.com
=================================
1. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
August 13 is National Left-Handers Day. It's a day to remember those in our population who stand out in their preference of which hand to use when writing, throwing, and doing other physical stuff. If you're among that approximately 10 percent of left-handers, it's a day to recognize the struggles you and your fellow lefties face by being in the minority. If you're a majority right-hander, it's a day to think about some of the challenges you'll never have to endure (such as ugly marks on your arm made by spiral notebooks during a long writing assignment).
This may seem like just another silly celebration, but the fact is, we ought to do more to recognize and celebrate the things that make us different and unique. Most of us usually try much too hard to be like everyone else. For example, a girl might have incredibly gorgeous red hair. But if she's teased about it once or twice, she's eager to dye it a "regular" color. A guy who is a little taller than all his friends should feel kind of special, yet is often made to feel self-conscious about it (with comments like "How's the weather up there?").
Just think how totally boring this world would be if everyone looked exactly alike. Yet rather than celebrate our uniqueness, every year we buy billions of dollars' worth of diet products, cosmetics, and clothing in an attempt to look just like everyone else.
And physical differences aren't the worst of it. Some of us even put down people whose talents and gifts differ from our own. If someone has better math skills, we label him a geek. If someone's coordination is not what ours is, we label her a klutz. We're big on labels. Many of us have a wide assortment of demeaning labels to describe anyone not exactly like us.
Jesus always seemed to go out of his way to relate to people who were different and tended to be overlooked by "regular" people: women, little children, lepers, Samaritans, short people like Zacchaeus, and people with all kinds of physical problems. In many cases, his willingness to befriend such people had life-changing results for them.
In some parts of the country, teenagers are catching on to what Jesus taught and are finding worth in themselves, regardless of the labels that others try to impose. They may prefer playing in the orchestra to attending rock concerts, or choose scouting over cheerleading, or like science fiction more than graphic novels ... but they're beginning to take pride in what they do and who they are. They refuse to be ashamed to be "Band Geeks" or "Orch[estra] Dorks" or "Mathletes." Just the opposite: many are making or buying shirts to proudly proclaim the fact.
So just as left-handers have learned to celebrate their uniqueness, so should you--whatever your uniqueness happens to be. God created you to be special, and is very pleased when you excel in your distinctive area(s) of life. You should be, too.
On your own ...
Read 1 Corinthians 12:14-26.
http://biblegateway.com/cgi-bin/bible?language=english&version=NLT&passage=1Corinthians+12%3A14-26
Paul compares the different gifts and abilities of people to various parts of the human body. He points out that it takes all of them working together to function properly. Think about the different people you know. How might you benefit from getting to know each of those people better? How might they benefit from getting to know you better?
2. SURF REPORT
~ The Grandparent Connection
Cool, teen-written newspaper designed to keep grandkids and grandparents connected
http://www.meridianskydesign.com/grandparentconnection.html
~ eHow
Need to know how to change a tire? Get rid of shoe odor? Take the skin off chicken? Check out the site that offers "the fastest and easiest way to find out how to do just about anything."
http://www.ehow.com
3. FORGETTABLE FACT
27,000 pieces of luggage are lost or misdirected by U.S. airlines every day.
4. POTENT QUOTABLES
The world is made up of people who never quite get into the first team, and who just miss the prizes at the flower show.
- Jacob Bronowski
There is no such thing [as great people]! The greatest man or woman is 99 percent just like yourself.
- George Bernard Shaw
It is not only the most difficult thing to know oneself, but the most inconvenient one, too. - H.W. Shaw
5. PARTING SHOT
Imagine how much better summer would be if Noah had swatted those two mosquitoes after he got off the ark.
copyright 2005 :: Youth Specialties
Who What Where ???
Sunday night we talked about giving our testimonies. Life testimonies of 1. Who you were before Chirst. 2. How you met Christ. 3. What your life is like with Christ. Also, testimonies of what God is doing in our lives.
In the Scriptures testimonies abound, the Gospels are all testimonies to Jesus’ life. Luke gave his testimony of how the church grew through the missionary Apostles. Peter gave his testimony over and over. Paul gave his testimony to how Christ saved him on the road to Damascus.
There are many reasons to be sharing our testimonies… evangelism, encouragement, example, exalting God, and also simply practicing seeing God in our everyday life. Practicing the Presence of God!
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As a final challenge I gave the following questions…
1. Who are you?
2. What are you doing?
3. Where are you going?
Think about these questions, pray about them, ask God for wisdom in answering them.
In the Scriptures testimonies abound, the Gospels are all testimonies to Jesus’ life. Luke gave his testimony of how the church grew through the missionary Apostles. Peter gave his testimony over and over. Paul gave his testimony to how Christ saved him on the road to Damascus.
There are many reasons to be sharing our testimonies… evangelism, encouragement, example, exalting God, and also simply practicing seeing God in our everyday life. Practicing the Presence of God!
------------------- -------------------- ----------------------
As a final challenge I gave the following questions…
1. Who are you?
2. What are you doing?
3. Where are you going?
Think about these questions, pray about them, ask God for wisdom in answering them.
Aug 4, 2005
Schools teach something different than Evolution???
Recently President Bush was asked by a reporter if he felt intelligent design should be taught in public schools. President Bush replied: "Part of education is to expose people to different schools of thought. You’re asking me whether or not people ought to be exposed to different ideas, and the answer is yes."
The media immediately blasted the President for his comments. They made the front page of the liberal Washington Post.
Should students be exposed to different ideas, or should they be shielded from information about intelligent design? Give us your opinion.
Go Here:
http://www.afa.net/petitions/intelligentdesign/takesurvey.asp
The media immediately blasted the President for his comments. They made the front page of the liberal Washington Post.
Should students be exposed to different ideas, or should they be shielded from information about intelligent design? Give us your opinion.
Go Here:
http://www.afa.net/petitions/intelligentdesign/takesurvey.asp
Aug 3, 2005
SYATP 2005
I received new information about See You At The Pole (SYATP) for this year. Previously I had thought that it always happens on the Wednesday of the second full week of September. However, it must be the third Wednesday of September, because it’s on the 21st this year. Therefore our SC3 Youth calendar is incorrect, not that that has ever happened before.
SYATP is a student lead prayer and praise time at your local school. Wednesday morning, September 21st, students will be meeting at the flag pole at your school to pray to and praise God. Typically, this occurs at around 7:00AM, but some schools now have later starts, so start times vary.
So, if you don’t hear people talking about the meeting time the first couple of weeks of school then, get people talking about it, set a time and make it happen. I have a catalogue of t-shirts, flyers, bracelets, and other stuff to help promote your school’s SYATP.
SYATP is a student lead prayer and praise time at your local school. Wednesday morning, September 21st, students will be meeting at the flag pole at your school to pray to and praise God. Typically, this occurs at around 7:00AM, but some schools now have later starts, so start times vary.
So, if you don’t hear people talking about the meeting time the first couple of weeks of school then, get people talking about it, set a time and make it happen. I have a catalogue of t-shirts, flyers, bracelets, and other stuff to help promote your school’s SYATP.
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