How NOT to be a Fool (Week 3)

To wrap up the series on How NOT to be a Fool, Jeff talked about three important areas of our lives to apply the BEST QUESTION EVER: In light of my past experiences, my present circumstances, and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wisest thing for me to do?

These three areas are:
1. Time
2. Money
3. Sex

"Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. "
Ephesians 5:15-17

Just a reminder- This Wednesday is the October 31 Bash. Come hang out with us at Area 51 from 6:00-9:00. There will be inflatable games and a concert featuring CANDLEFUSE.
****NO MASKS PLEASE****

Middle School Retreat Pictures!

Middle School Fall Retreat 2007

The Fall 2007 Middle School Retreat was totally OUTSTANDING! Here are some highlights:

• The school bus ride was far better than expected.


• No one got sick on the bus and our precious driver found the way. (The bus driver had shared with Lori and I that he could not see well at night….ugh!)


• The facilities at Shocco were wonderful for a retreat, FAR better than our destination on last year’s retreat. (That’s my personal bias.)


• The fellowship among the students was a blessing to watch, especially in the cafeteria when everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to Gene’. She was totally blessed by the experience
  
• It seems that “paint ball” is a far more serious sport than anyone ever thought! Mr. Jim was welted in several places, I guess the students had no sympathy for the veteran.


• Apparently Jeff thinks he is young and vigorous because he suggested paint ball for the afternoon activity. Well, leave it to Middle School students to show a man what he’s made of. While there were no fatalities, let’s just say Jeff and the praise band look great….covered in BLUE!!


• Everyone at Thompson Middle who went on the retreat better avoid the girls basketball coach. Let Gene’ tell her why Leah has a boot on her ankle!


• Finally, the most significant point that Jeff made clear, as he always does, that our success in life and in relationships will be about our “seeking and pursuing God”. As an adult, it was a great reminder to me and I hope it was a challenge to our students that “God is everything!”


• Great student Pastor!! Great students!! Great Praise Band!! Our Awesome God!!!
  

Hey students, tell Jeff and Lori how much you appreciate their hard work and how much they obviously love you all and work hard for the Glory of God!!

Ms. Martha Earwood

(more pics coming soon!)

How NOT to be a Fool (week 2)

Hey guys, here's a quick recap on what Jeff spoke about this past Wednesday night.

We discussed making wise decisions by asking...

The Best Question Ever: "In light of my past experiences, my present circumstances, and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wisest thing to do?"

So, whether you have a big decision to make this week or just a small choice, maybe you can apply this question to help you choose wisely. I hope everyone has a great week!

How NOT to be a Fool

Last night was the first week of a 3-week series we're doing called How NOT to be a Fool. Over the next few weeks we are going to be talking about making wise choices based off of Proverbs 27:12 which says:

"The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble."

Jeff kicked off the series by talking about two questions...
-The WRONG question: Is there anything wrong with it?

-The RIGHT question: What is the wise thing to do?

Come and hang out with us next week as we answer the question: What is the wise thing to do?

P.S. Deadline to sign up for the Middle School Retreat is THIS Sunday (October 14, 2007)

How to Shout Without Screaming: Update

Check it out ---- a couple of weeks ago on September 5 many of you came forward and made a commitment to share Christ with 1-4 of your friends throughout this semester. Well, you've had some time, so we want to get some feedback from you on how things are going (everything from your wins to your worst attempts). We want to hear from you.... so leave a comment!