Here's what's crackin in the next couple weeks. Put this on your calendar (or have your personal assistant do it)...
THIS FRIDAY Dec 14
- Bell Ringing for Salvation Army @ Oleson's from 4-8pm. Come for an hour if you can.
- Chili Dinner @ Ecker's (my house) followed by Christmas Caroling: 7-9:30pm
Our address is 225 1st Ave. Call me for directions if you need em.
Sunday, Dec 16
- [Church Christmas Program @ 6pm: Come watch the program with us.]
- YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY: 7-9pm
We are having a White Elephant Gift Exchange, which means you have to bring a gift (wrapped) that is kinda funny or weird. It shouldn't be junk but it also shouldn't be anything nice that you had to go out and buy. Most good white elephant gifts are found in people's basement or garage for some reason... That's also where we found my little brother.
Sunday, Dec 23
- NO Youth Group
Sunday, Dec 30
- New Years' Eve Eve Bash @ Methodist Church.
I don't know much about this event yet except that its gonna be an all-nighter and we're going to the camp for broomball and to the bowling alley too. I'll get you more info asap.
Sunday, Jan 6
- Youth Group 5:30/7:00 as usual
Jan 11-12
- Lock-in @ AJ's FUN CENTER in Ludington.
WHO: Everyone grades 7-12 (plus 80-100 people from other youth groups)
Lazer Tag, Bowling, Pizza, Free Video Games...all night long. We will leave late Friday night and come back early Saturday morning.
Jan 18-20
- Sr Hi Retreat @ PLCBC
This retreat will melt your face off...in a loving Christian sort of way. You'll like it...I promise. Sign up asap...or else.
Feb 8-10
- Jr Hi Retreat @ PLCBC
More fun than a barrel of hyenas! All 7-8th graders should plan on going to this.
Feb 22-23
- 30 Hour Famine
More info to come.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
the Word
my people,
check out the white box to the left. that is what's called the "Revised Common Lectionary." Revi Commo What?! Its a list of Scripture readings for each day of the year that goes in a 2 year cycle. Folks all over the world from all different kinds of church denominations use this 'lectionary' to help them read their Bible.
Here's how it works:
The first listing has all the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. So if you wanna get a head start on what the sermon might be about...
The second listing is for each day. Its set up so that you will read something from the Psalms (once in the AM and once in PM), from some other OT book, something from the NT, and something from the gospels. The idea is that if you follow these readings over a period of two years, you will have read most of the Bible. Neato, right?
Its also good to use because it unites us more as Christians across the globe. Think of how many other millions of people are reading the same scripture verses as you each day--brilliant, no?
Anywho, if you're one of those people who sits down to read your Bible and doesn't know where to open or what to read, try using this--or at least part of it. If you're going to just do part of it, read the Psalm and the gospel text. And if you start using this, tell me so I can know who's reading along with me.
Happy reading.
Word.
check out the white box to the left. that is what's called the "Revised Common Lectionary." Revi Commo What?! Its a list of Scripture readings for each day of the year that goes in a 2 year cycle. Folks all over the world from all different kinds of church denominations use this 'lectionary' to help them read their Bible.
Here's how it works:
The first listing has all the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. So if you wanna get a head start on what the sermon might be about...
The second listing is for each day. Its set up so that you will read something from the Psalms (once in the AM and once in PM), from some other OT book, something from the NT, and something from the gospels. The idea is that if you follow these readings over a period of two years, you will have read most of the Bible. Neato, right?
Its also good to use because it unites us more as Christians across the globe. Think of how many other millions of people are reading the same scripture verses as you each day--brilliant, no?
Anywho, if you're one of those people who sits down to read your Bible and doesn't know where to open or what to read, try using this--or at least part of it. If you're going to just do part of it, read the Psalm and the gospel text. And if you start using this, tell me so I can know who's reading along with me.
Happy reading.
Word.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
welcome to the membership
welcome to the membership: a gathering of the faithful who are committed to sharing life together.
this blog is primarily for the youth of faith covenant church as we seek to walk with one another through life's pain and pleasure. feel free to respond to any of the posts at any time. there are only 2 rules: 1. be honest; 2. be loving.
i hope you find this a safe place to share your thoughts with one another.
peace,
benj
this blog is primarily for the youth of faith covenant church as we seek to walk with one another through life's pain and pleasure. feel free to respond to any of the posts at any time. there are only 2 rules: 1. be honest; 2. be loving.
i hope you find this a safe place to share your thoughts with one another.
peace,
benj
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