I am planning some things for the summer months. I want to see us have a more evangelistic outlook. I think we need to be thinking of ways to bring more teens into our youth group. I started looking at all the names that some of you gave that you are praying for to get saved. I realized something. If all of you just invited your unsaved friends to youth group, our group would more than triple in size. Wow!!!!!
But what do I need to do to get you to bring them? I want to make our Wednesday nights in the summer your chance to bring friends with the sole purpose of sharing the Gospel with them. But what would get them here? I need your ideas. What would attract your friends to us? I want to give you a few Biblical guidlines though.
1. We cannot compromise what we believe. (ie. we will not host a rock concert, haha)
2. We must keep it in the time frame (a couple hours, at most)
3. We cannot do anything expensive.
I would love to make a goal of seeing 5-10 teens saved this summer through our youth group, but all of you need to be apart of it. I would love to preach a salvation message every week in the summer, but if noone invites friends, then I would preach it to church teens every week.
In October, Will Galkin will be here. During that week, we will do a major outreach for teens, but I would love to see us do that before that time even comes.
Give me your ideas for Wed. nights in the summer. Let's throw some ideas around. Nothing will be mocked. Ok, if it is rubber duckies, maybe.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Just a test
Katie, you always have something up, don't you? HAHA
Josh, you look thrilled to be in that one with us.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Pictures
I am trying to get some pictures on here from time to time, so let me know if you have any good ones of people in the youth group.
Do not hurt yourself thinking
Take a moment and think about it, but not to long.
Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?
Why are there flotation devices under plane seats instead of parachutes?
Why do fat chance and slim chance mean the same thing?
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings?
If 7-11 is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the doors?
Why do we park on driveways and drive on parkways?
Why do we send cargo by ship, and shipments by car?
When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?
Why do they put braille on the number pads of drive-through bank machines?
Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?
Why are there flotation devices under plane seats instead of parachutes?
Why do fat chance and slim chance mean the same thing?
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings?
If 7-11 is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the doors?
Why do we park on driveways and drive on parkways?
Why do we send cargo by ship, and shipments by car?
When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?
Why do they put braille on the number pads of drive-through bank machines?
Northland Camp
I am ready to be able to walk outside without having to put a coat on first. Are you? Anyway, I have been thinking about camp. Do not forget to get registered. Early pre-registration is due by March 4, so that is only a week from Sunday. I have a link posted below for Northland camp. You can go right there and register. Talk a few friends into it as well. The more that go the better.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Devotional sheet
Life at Home and Work
Colossians 3:18-4:1
Memory Verses: Colossians 3:23-24
Day 1: Think about it!!
How many of you have ever seen the old show Leave It To Beaver? That was a different time. The clothing was different. The hair styles were different. The cars were different. Everything was different. Family life was also different. It was a time when every kid had two parents that though they did not always like what mom and dad said, they showed respect. Things seemed perfect between husband and wife. Life was not always that way, but in reality, that is what Paul is calling for in our homes- harmony. Rate yourself 1 to 10 on how you get along with each member of your family.
Day 2: Home, Sweet, Home
Paul promotes good family living in Colossians 3:18-21. He begins with the wives when he says, “Wives, submit yourselves unto your husbands.” To understand what submit means, first we must understand what it is not. It is not a command for the wife to keep her personality hidden, to act as a robot controlled by the husband, or to act as a doormat. Submit means “to rank under”. What does the sound like? ________________ Why are there ranks in the military? ______________ Imagine if our country went to war, but the soldiers did not know who was in charge. That would be chaotic. Submission is also a picture of Christ’s submitting to the Father’s will.
The command to the husband is to love. The word used here is the same that was used in John 3:16, speaking of an unconditional love of God to us. He adds to that a command for husbands to not be bitter towards their wives. Resentment comes when love is not unconditional. What do you think could cause a husband to be bitter towards his wife? ___________________________________
Day 3: Study it Out
Read these passages and note what they say about the family.
Gen. 1:26-28; 2:7,18-25
Psalm 127
Proverbs 31:10-31
I Corinthians 11:1-12
Ephesians 5:22-6:9
Day 4: Do I Really Have To?
Paul then zeros in on love and discipline in the home. He starts with children. Colossians 3:20 is trying to focus on the motive for obedience. What do you think it is? ________ It is not because you have to do it, but because you want to please God. The duty of the parent is to discipline in a God-honoring way, but the children must obey in the same way. Think of three ways to say honor to your parents today, which in turn brings glory to God’s name.
Day 5: Work, Sweet, Work
Colossians 3:22-4:1 deal with our relationship with authority in the work setting. Remember, Paul was addressing a number of people who were slaves, so no boss is impossible to serve.
According to vs 22, how often should you obey your boss?
Notice that the motivation is again to please God, because of our proper view of Him.
What does vs. 24 say about how we should respond if we do not get the raise or promotion we think we should get?
Day 6: Putting Truth into Action
True/False
1. _____ Colossians 3:18 teaches that woman are inferior to men.
2. _____ Colossians 3:18 teaches that wives should submit to their own husbands.
3. _____ A husband can put his own interest ahead of his wife’s, since he is in charge.
4. _____ Fathers should discipline their children with harshness.
5. _____ Children should obey their parents only if they are good Christians.
Colossians 3:18-4:1
Memory Verses: Colossians 3:23-24
Day 1: Think about it!!
How many of you have ever seen the old show Leave It To Beaver? That was a different time. The clothing was different. The hair styles were different. The cars were different. Everything was different. Family life was also different. It was a time when every kid had two parents that though they did not always like what mom and dad said, they showed respect. Things seemed perfect between husband and wife. Life was not always that way, but in reality, that is what Paul is calling for in our homes- harmony. Rate yourself 1 to 10 on how you get along with each member of your family.
Day 2: Home, Sweet, Home
Paul promotes good family living in Colossians 3:18-21. He begins with the wives when he says, “Wives, submit yourselves unto your husbands.” To understand what submit means, first we must understand what it is not. It is not a command for the wife to keep her personality hidden, to act as a robot controlled by the husband, or to act as a doormat. Submit means “to rank under”. What does the sound like? ________________ Why are there ranks in the military? ______________ Imagine if our country went to war, but the soldiers did not know who was in charge. That would be chaotic. Submission is also a picture of Christ’s submitting to the Father’s will.
The command to the husband is to love. The word used here is the same that was used in John 3:16, speaking of an unconditional love of God to us. He adds to that a command for husbands to not be bitter towards their wives. Resentment comes when love is not unconditional. What do you think could cause a husband to be bitter towards his wife? ___________________________________
Day 3: Study it Out
Read these passages and note what they say about the family.
Gen. 1:26-28; 2:7,18-25
Psalm 127
Proverbs 31:10-31
I Corinthians 11:1-12
Ephesians 5:22-6:9
Day 4: Do I Really Have To?
Paul then zeros in on love and discipline in the home. He starts with children. Colossians 3:20 is trying to focus on the motive for obedience. What do you think it is? ________ It is not because you have to do it, but because you want to please God. The duty of the parent is to discipline in a God-honoring way, but the children must obey in the same way. Think of three ways to say honor to your parents today, which in turn brings glory to God’s name.
Day 5: Work, Sweet, Work
Colossians 3:22-4:1 deal with our relationship with authority in the work setting. Remember, Paul was addressing a number of people who were slaves, so no boss is impossible to serve.
According to vs 22, how often should you obey your boss?
Notice that the motivation is again to please God, because of our proper view of Him.
What does vs. 24 say about how we should respond if we do not get the raise or promotion we think we should get?
Day 6: Putting Truth into Action
True/False
1. _____ Colossians 3:18 teaches that woman are inferior to men.
2. _____ Colossians 3:18 teaches that wives should submit to their own husbands.
3. _____ A husband can put his own interest ahead of his wife’s, since he is in charge.
4. _____ Fathers should discipline their children with harshness.
5. _____ Children should obey their parents only if they are good Christians.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Think about it!!!
What motivates you?
Notre Dame football star George Gipp could do it all -- run, pass, and punt with unparalleled skill. The 1920 season established the Gipp as a football immortal. But on December 14, 1920, young George Gipp died of pneumonia. But thanks to football legend -- and a movie in which former president Ronald Reagan portrayed Gipp -- the story of George Gipp lived on. On November 10, 1928, Notre Dame and Army were tied at halftime. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, himself a legend, told of being at the dying Gipp's bedside. Rockne recalled how Gipp feebly said, "Sometime, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are going wrong and the breaks are beating the boys -- tell them to go in there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper." They did.
What motivates you to do what is right as a Christian? There are many reasons to do right. Come to youth group tomorrow and I will give you four reasons.
Notre Dame football star George Gipp could do it all -- run, pass, and punt with unparalleled skill. The 1920 season established the Gipp as a football immortal. But on December 14, 1920, young George Gipp died of pneumonia. But thanks to football legend -- and a movie in which former president Ronald Reagan portrayed Gipp -- the story of George Gipp lived on. On November 10, 1928, Notre Dame and Army were tied at halftime. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, himself a legend, told of being at the dying Gipp's bedside. Rockne recalled how Gipp feebly said, "Sometime, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are going wrong and the breaks are beating the boys -- tell them to go in there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper." They did.
What motivates you to do what is right as a Christian? There are many reasons to do right. Come to youth group tomorrow and I will give you four reasons.
Monday, February 19, 2007
New Riddle
Ok, last week, Isaiah nailed the riddle in about 10 min. Now I owe him a bag of skittles. Answer this and you also get a candy bar of your choice.
You are on an island in the middle of a lake. The lake is in a remote part of the country and there has never been a bridge connecting the island to the mainland. Every day a tractor and wagon gives hay rides around the island. Puzzled as to how the tractor had gotten onto the island, you ask around and find out that the tractor was not transported to the island by boat or by air. Nor was it built on the island.
How did it get there?
You are on an island in the middle of a lake. The lake is in a remote part of the country and there has never been a bridge connecting the island to the mainland. Every day a tractor and wagon gives hay rides around the island. Puzzled as to how the tractor had gotten onto the island, you ask around and find out that the tractor was not transported to the island by boat or by air. Nor was it built on the island.
How did it get there?
Friday, February 16, 2007
A Good Name
Okay, I need everyone to participate here. Last week, I asked you for some ideas for a name for the youth group. I got a number and a few not so good ones (rubber duckies). Some also gave me some in person, plus I had a list of my own. I am going to list a bunch of them here. I want you to read it over and pick you 3 favorite. After we narrow it done to the top 3 we will vote again. So, tell me your choices either by email, in person, or on here.
L.I.G.H.T. (Learning and instilling Godly habits in teens)
T.A.G. (Teens for God)
ALL 4 1 (All for one meaning God, obviously)
T.F.C. (Teens for Christ)
Y.A.L. (Young Adult Leaders)
T.R.O.G. (Teens relying on God)
10:31 (Based on I Cor. 10:31, look it up if you do not know it.)
Impact (We are trying to do this in the world)
Journey (The Christian walk)
Let me know your 3 favorite one.
L.I.G.H.T. (Learning and instilling Godly habits in teens)
T.A.G. (Teens for God)
ALL 4 1 (All for one meaning God, obviously)
T.F.C. (Teens for Christ)
Y.A.L. (Young Adult Leaders)
T.R.O.G. (Teens relying on God)
10:31 (Based on I Cor. 10:31, look it up if you do not know it.)
Impact (We are trying to do this in the world)
Journey (The Christian walk)
Let me know your 3 favorite one.
I thought you might enjoy this
Teen Can't Shake 3-Week-Old Case of Hiccups
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jennifer Mee can't stop hiccuping.
For more than three weeks now, the 15-year-old St. Petersburg teen has hiccuped close to 50 times a minute — despite the best efforts of doctors and home remedies.
She's had blood tests, a CT Scan and an MRI. Drugs haven't worked. Neither has holding her breath, putting sugar under her tongue, sipping pickle juice, breathing into a paper bag and drinking out of the wrong side of a glass.
And, yes, people have tried to scare them out of her.
The hiccups do stop when she's sleeping.
According to the National Institute of Health, hiccups are caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, which causes vocal cords to briefly close, which makes that distinctive hiccup sound. They can start for no reason or be triggered by anything from spicy foods to stress.
It is not clear what triggered Jennifer's hiccups, which started in school Jan. 23. Her mother, Rachel Robidoux, recently turned to the local newspaper for help.
"I'm just looking for some answers where somebody's gone through this," Robidoux told the St. Petersburg Times. "At this point, we're willing to do anything."
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jennifer Mee can't stop hiccuping.
For more than three weeks now, the 15-year-old St. Petersburg teen has hiccuped close to 50 times a minute — despite the best efforts of doctors and home remedies.
She's had blood tests, a CT Scan and an MRI. Drugs haven't worked. Neither has holding her breath, putting sugar under her tongue, sipping pickle juice, breathing into a paper bag and drinking out of the wrong side of a glass.
And, yes, people have tried to scare them out of her.
The hiccups do stop when she's sleeping.
According to the National Institute of Health, hiccups are caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, which causes vocal cords to briefly close, which makes that distinctive hiccup sound. They can start for no reason or be triggered by anything from spicy foods to stress.
It is not clear what triggered Jennifer's hiccups, which started in school Jan. 23. Her mother, Rachel Robidoux, recently turned to the local newspaper for help.
"I'm just looking for some answers where somebody's gone through this," Robidoux told the St. Petersburg Times. "At this point, we're willing to do anything."
Thursday, February 15, 2007
A Little Riddle for You
I'm as small as an ant, as big as a whale. I'll approach like a breeeze, but can come like a gale. By some I get hit, but all have shown fear. I'll dance to the music, though I can't hear. Of names I have many, of names I have one. I'm as slow as a snail, but from me you can't run. What am I?
First, person to give the right answer wins a candy bar of your choice.
First, person to give the right answer wins a candy bar of your choice.
Devotional Sheet
For those of you who forgot to get one or you lost it. You can just copy it and paste it on to Microsoft Word or whatever you use.
Day 3: Clothed with Humility
Humility is becoming as rare as a spotted owl, but God expects it. John the Baptists exemplified humility. When certain religious leaders asked John if he was the Messiah, what humble response did he give (John 1:19-27)? _________________________________
During the final days of William Carey, a fellow missionary was speaking of Carey’s accomplishments to a group of people. After a while Carey interrupted, “Sir, you have been speaking about nothing but Dr. Carey. When I am gone, speak nothing of Dr. Carey- speak only about Dr. Carey’s Savior.
Meekness (Col. 3:12) is quality of perceiving God’s will as all-important. A meek person submits to God’s will and thinks God can handle any situation. Who was described as meek in Numbers 12:3? __________________
Colossians 3:12 also list longsuffering as part of the Christian uniform. Longsuffering or patience will allow us to forbear and forgive (13a), even as Christ forgave us (13b). It will allow God to turn our problems into occasions of forgiveness. And what, according to vs. 14, ties all those qualities together? ____________
Day 4: The Umpire Makes the Call
A baseball game without a umpire would be frustrating and tense. The word “rule: in Colossians 3:15 means to umpire or arbitrate. In order for peace to exist, God makes be making the calls. If calls is ignored or not even asked to make decisions, then frustration and tension will be present. Can you think of any examples in Scripture where God’s absence created personal problems?
Day 5: Even if You Can’t Carry a Tune
I cannot sing very well. Many of you would agree to that statement, but I love to sing when it is singing the word of Christ. Notice a few things about music according to Colossians 3:16.
What should the words be based on? _______
What reason should we sing? _____________
What kinds of music should we sing? _______
_____________________________________
Who do we sing to? _____________________
Stop right now and sing “I Love You, Lord”. The thing is if we are singing to God, we better mean it.
Day 6: Putting It into Practice
All of Paul’s admonishments can be summed up in Colossians 3:17. Remember, our Christian uniform identifies us to Christ. The name on the front of a sports jersey should mean more than the name on the back, so it is with us. The praise should be directed to the One who unified us through His blood.
What changes do you need to make in order to honor God in these areas?
Music ________________________________
Humility (or Pride) ______________________
Kindness _____________________________
Peace with Others ______________________
Letting God have control _________________
_____________________________________
Putting on New Clothes
Colossians 3:12-17
Memory Verses: Colossians 3:14-15
Day 1: Think about it!!
Why do people wear uniforms? Police Officers were uniforms to give comfort to the weak and fear to the wicked. Athletes wear uniforms to show there unity and to prevent confusion. Soldiers were uniforms to be identified to their service but also their nation. Fans were uniforms to show support.
Paul says in Colossians 3:12 that a Christian must put on a uniform. Why do Christians were uniforms and what do they look like?
Day 2: Uniforms for Christians
So, how does the Christian uniform look? Paul does not command the putting on of certain apparel, but Colossians 3:12 command us to put on “bowels of mercies. Our first thought of the is the unattractive thought of bowels. However, the Greeks believed the bowels and intestines to be the center of emotions. What part of the body would that compare to today? _______________ That is right- the heart. The term “bowels of mercies” means compassion. The Bible says that God is full of compassion (Ps. 86:15). It is no surprise that to see that trait used to describe Christ numerous times. Who did He have compassion on in the following passages: Mark 1:41 ______________, Matt. 9:36 ______________, Matt. 15:32 ____________, and Matt. 20:34 _______________. If we were truly Christlike and remembered God’s grace to us, then we would extend compassion to the hopeless and helpless.
Kindness (Col. 3:12) flows from a heart of compassion. Kindness opens door closed by anger (Col. 3:8). This kindness is reflected in action, not just in word. Who and How can you show kindness today? ________________ Ok, now do it.
Colossians 3:12-17
Memory Verses: Colossians 3:14-15
Day 1: Think about it!!
Why do people wear uniforms? Police Officers were uniforms to give comfort to the weak and fear to the wicked. Athletes wear uniforms to show there unity and to prevent confusion. Soldiers were uniforms to be identified to their service but also their nation. Fans were uniforms to show support.
Paul says in Colossians 3:12 that a Christian must put on a uniform. Why do Christians were uniforms and what do they look like?
Day 2: Uniforms for Christians
So, how does the Christian uniform look? Paul does not command the putting on of certain apparel, but Colossians 3:12 command us to put on “bowels of mercies. Our first thought of the is the unattractive thought of bowels. However, the Greeks believed the bowels and intestines to be the center of emotions. What part of the body would that compare to today? _______________ That is right- the heart. The term “bowels of mercies” means compassion. The Bible says that God is full of compassion (Ps. 86:15). It is no surprise that to see that trait used to describe Christ numerous times. Who did He have compassion on in the following passages: Mark 1:41 ______________, Matt. 9:36 ______________, Matt. 15:32 ____________, and Matt. 20:34 _______________. If we were truly Christlike and remembered God’s grace to us, then we would extend compassion to the hopeless and helpless.
Kindness (Col. 3:12) flows from a heart of compassion. Kindness opens door closed by anger (Col. 3:8). This kindness is reflected in action, not just in word. Who and How can you show kindness today? ________________ Ok, now do it.
Day 3: Clothed with Humility
Humility is becoming as rare as a spotted owl, but God expects it. John the Baptists exemplified humility. When certain religious leaders asked John if he was the Messiah, what humble response did he give (John 1:19-27)? _________________________________
During the final days of William Carey, a fellow missionary was speaking of Carey’s accomplishments to a group of people. After a while Carey interrupted, “Sir, you have been speaking about nothing but Dr. Carey. When I am gone, speak nothing of Dr. Carey- speak only about Dr. Carey’s Savior.
Meekness (Col. 3:12) is quality of perceiving God’s will as all-important. A meek person submits to God’s will and thinks God can handle any situation. Who was described as meek in Numbers 12:3? __________________
Colossians 3:12 also list longsuffering as part of the Christian uniform. Longsuffering or patience will allow us to forbear and forgive (13a), even as Christ forgave us (13b). It will allow God to turn our problems into occasions of forgiveness. And what, according to vs. 14, ties all those qualities together? ____________
Day 4: The Umpire Makes the Call
A baseball game without a umpire would be frustrating and tense. The word “rule: in Colossians 3:15 means to umpire or arbitrate. In order for peace to exist, God makes be making the calls. If calls is ignored or not even asked to make decisions, then frustration and tension will be present. Can you think of any examples in Scripture where God’s absence created personal problems?
Day 5: Even if You Can’t Carry a Tune
I cannot sing very well. Many of you would agree to that statement, but I love to sing when it is singing the word of Christ. Notice a few things about music according to Colossians 3:16.
What should the words be based on? _______
What reason should we sing? _____________
What kinds of music should we sing? _______
_____________________________________
Who do we sing to? _____________________
Stop right now and sing “I Love You, Lord”. The thing is if we are singing to God, we better mean it.
Day 6: Putting It into Practice
All of Paul’s admonishments can be summed up in Colossians 3:17. Remember, our Christian uniform identifies us to Christ. The name on the front of a sports jersey should mean more than the name on the back, so it is with us. The praise should be directed to the One who unified us through His blood.
What changes do you need to make in order to honor God in these areas?
Music ________________________________
Humility (or Pride) ______________________
Kindness _____________________________
Peace with Others ______________________
Letting God have control _________________
_____________________________________
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
How's my Love Life?
Valentine's Day has an emphasis on how well someone is loved by others. But do you know how well you love others?
True love begins with feelings but continues with a decision. The love actions listed in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 keep love growing.
Circle a number in each line to rank how well you already love in these ways.
Impatient 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Patient
Cruel 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Kind
Envious 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Secure
Proud 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Humble
Rude 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Considerate
Selfish 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Cooperative
Easily angered 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Talks out anger
Keeps record of wrongs 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Forgives and forgets
Delights in evil 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Sad about evil
Betrays others 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Protects others
Suspicious1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Trusting
Pessimistic 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Hopeful
Quits 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Perseveres
Scoring:
0 to 49 -- Someone has deceived you! You're creating sadness rather than love.
50 to 99 -- Moving toward true love but still needing improvement.
100 to 130 -- You show great love potential. People will enjoy being your friend.
Let us know how you did and what you thought.
True love begins with feelings but continues with a decision. The love actions listed in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 keep love growing.
Circle a number in each line to rank how well you already love in these ways.
Impatient 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Patient
Cruel 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Kind
Envious 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Secure
Proud 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Humble
Rude 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Considerate
Selfish 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Cooperative
Easily angered 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Talks out anger
Keeps record of wrongs 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Forgives and forgets
Delights in evil 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Sad about evil
Betrays others 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Protects others
Suspicious1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Trusting
Pessimistic 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Hopeful
Quits 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Perseveres
Scoring:
0 to 49 -- Someone has deceived you! You're creating sadness rather than love.
50 to 99 -- Moving toward true love but still needing improvement.
100 to 130 -- You show great love potential. People will enjoy being your friend.
Let us know how you did and what you thought.
A Little Humor
With Valentine's Day tomorrow, many people rely on Hallmark to provide their chosen words.
Here is what happens when Hallmark writers are having a bad day:
My tire was thumping.
I thought it was flat.
When I looked at the tire,
I noticed your cat.
Sorry!
How could two people as beautiful as you...
Have such an ugly baby???
Congratulations on your promotion!
Before you go...
Would you like to take this knife out of my back?
You'll probably need it again.
Happy Birthday!
You look great for your age...
Almost lifelike!
You are such a good friend that if we were
on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket...
I'd miss you terribly and think of you often.
I love little kids cause they say it straight. Here is a funny example:
A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are sleeping."
I encourage you all to come to Youth Group on Wednesday, but I hope none of you are sleeping.
Here is what happens when Hallmark writers are having a bad day:
My tire was thumping.
I thought it was flat.
When I looked at the tire,
I noticed your cat.
Sorry!
How could two people as beautiful as you...
Have such an ugly baby???
Congratulations on your promotion!
Before you go...
Would you like to take this knife out of my back?
You'll probably need it again.
Happy Birthday!
You look great for your age...
Almost lifelike!
You are such a good friend that if we were
on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket...
I'd miss you terribly and think of you often.
I love little kids cause they say it straight. Here is a funny example:
A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are sleeping."
I encourage you all to come to Youth Group on Wednesday, but I hope none of you are sleeping.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Got a Question?
I am looking for a new name for the youth group. It was T-N-T, but I am planning on changing it. If you got any good ideas let me know. I have a few. I might post them in a few days and see what imput I get, but I wanted to see what you had first. I want it to say what we desire to be for God.
Pastor Pete
Pastor Pete
Rules
Rules of Blogging
I WANT COMMENTS!!!
However, here are the rules for all of you:
*This is a public forum, but one that seeks to promote the worship and glory of Jesus Christ both in content and attitude. I want to hear your thoughts on different posts. So, please comment. I won’t respond to every comment, but I like it when you all comment to one another.
*Apply Ephesians 4:29-32, making sure your comments “give grace to those who hear” them, and are "kind to one another”. Remember that what you write on-line should only be something you would share in person. The "on-line you" is the real you, and therefore make sure you honor God with your blogging.
*The editing and approval of all comments is done by me. I have ultimate say so in what gets posted. I may delete or adjust a comment if I consider the tone or content to be unhelpful to readers. Sometimes your comment might get snagged by the filter and say something like, "waiting for approval". I check those about once a week, so be patient and you'll see your comment soon enough!
As always, please feel free to email directly at pastorpete25@yahoo.com if you have thoughts or questions you want me to respond to.
Blog away!
I WANT COMMENTS!!!
However, here are the rules for all of you:
*This is a public forum, but one that seeks to promote the worship and glory of Jesus Christ both in content and attitude. I want to hear your thoughts on different posts. So, please comment. I won’t respond to every comment, but I like it when you all comment to one another.
*Apply Ephesians 4:29-32, making sure your comments “give grace to those who hear” them, and are "kind to one another”. Remember that what you write on-line should only be something you would share in person. The "on-line you" is the real you, and therefore make sure you honor God with your blogging.
*The editing and approval of all comments is done by me. I have ultimate say so in what gets posted. I may delete or adjust a comment if I consider the tone or content to be unhelpful to readers. Sometimes your comment might get snagged by the filter and say something like, "waiting for approval". I check those about once a week, so be patient and you'll see your comment soon enough!
As always, please feel free to email directly at pastorpete25@yahoo.com if you have thoughts or questions you want me to respond to.
Blog away!
Here we go
I am excited about the possibility of how this can be used. If you have any ideas, please let me know. I will post articles and other things that you can read ans comment on. I will post announcements and pictures as well.
Pastor Pete
Pastor Pete
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