round pretzels

NEW YEARS REVOLUTION is coming quick. I need those registration forms! I can't impress upon you enough that you need to go to this. Don't worry if you don't have the money right now, give me the registration form ASAP. Don't wait a minute longer.

Don't forget that Rec. is back at it's regular time tomorrow night at 7pm

Youth group regular time this Sunday at 6:30pm.

I usually don't do this, but I have to make a plug. If you don't know what you want for Christmas yet.....then ask your grandma for this book. It's called God's Blogs by lanny donoho. You can get it at Amazon, probably Waldenbooks, or I know that we're giving 3 copies away at NEW YEARS REVOLUTION! This book is really cool. The idea is that God is writing a blog (kind of like the one you're reading) to us. The author doesn't want to say that he speaks for God.....it's not blasphamy...it's just a book that makes you think of God from a different perspective. Since it's in blog form it's super easy reading. Again, if you don't know what you want for Christmas, or you really don't need more socks.....get this thing.

I found this cool game on another youth pastors blog. I thought I'd share with you. It's fun, but it's also exercise. You have to type the words under the machines and then your guy shoots them if you get it right. I dare you to play Impossible Mode. I did. I rocked out! Feel free to post your score and what level Mode you played it on.

If you missed this past weeks youth group we talked about writing a boy in Tanzania that our church sponsors. We wrote a letter to get out to him, but we need a picture of us. If at all possible please try to make it to youth group this coming week!!!!

Official information

Hey we're back. Good to be home......man it's cold out though!

Couple things for you to keep in mind.......

1. No Rec. this week because it's Thanksgiving and since we do Rec. on Thursdays.........um yeah.

2. Regular time for youth group this week. 6:30-8. Can't wait to see you guys!

3. You need to get me your completed registration forms for NEW YEARS REVOLUTION. I really really really really really want you to go to this. What can I do to convince you? This is something you need to be at. There's a little something for everyone......fun, food etc............the biggest thing though is learning. The main purpose of this weekend is for you to learn and grow in your relationship with Christ. Also, make sure that you're spreading the word about this event.......don't keep it to yourself.....friends are welcome..........

4. IT'S OFFICIAL. For like the 92nd straight year in a row we're going to have St. Bucks Game Day. Here's teh low-down..............I need some help. I need Tv's and game systems. Steve Lewis always brought a TV or two and he's at college..........so who's bringing TV's? We're going to go from 10am-3pm...........if you're not playing games and just goofing off I'm kicking you out.........we'll eat some pizza.......I'm asking you bring 3 bucks for pizza, pop and snacks.......we need enough game systems and TV's before I tell you, you can invite friends..........questions? ok now how's helping out?

5. Have a great Thanksgiving........if you're going out of town.....be safe and come back soon!

there is talk of another "Lord of the Rings" movie.......possibly the Hobbit..........possibly a prequil...........here's the question.........should they even make one? or leave it like it is.........

Get moving

I'm sitting watching FAMILY FORCE 5 right now. They're rocking in only a way that they can. If you're not familiar with them, they rock out and are just funny. Toby Mac is coming on next so i need to go.

We're headed back home tomorrow. Please pray as we travel. We've had a blast here and learned a ton, but it's time to come home. We miss our son, we miss you guys, we miss our bed.

So away I go.

CHECKIN IN

How are you guys?

I've been thinking about all of you and praying hard for you these couple days. I'm at the Convention and since it's all about youth workers we talk about our youth groups.......so I've had lots of time to think about you.

If I haven't told you this lately........I love you. More importantly than that though God Loves You!

I'm stoked that I still have a day and a half left here.....I'm also bummin that I won't be with you all tomorrow night. Remember don't show up at youth group cause we won't be there!

Hope you're doing well. Talk to you soon.

Pittsburgh

Hey kiddies,

We got as far as my parents house this afternoon. Corban was fussy all day in the car, but he loves being at Grandma and PaPa's house. Good times being here. He was playing hard tonight.

We're off early early tomorrow morning to Cincinnati. Please keep us in your prayers as you're getting ready for school....we'll be on the road. We'll check in, in the next couple days and let you know what's going down.

Peanut Butter and Jelly or Mustard and Ham?

Top of the morning to you!

There's a new "Aaron's Thoughts" post on the other blog. You don't have to check it out.....but it's been awhile so I thought I'd point out that I actually added something over there.

Reminder that there is NO YOUTH GROUP next Sunday.

Also there will be NO REC. this coming week OR Next week. If you're confused, just check the calendar on the side of this blog.

Flyers and registration forms are out for NEW YEARS REVOLUTION. I really think you should go to this event if at all possible. This is an amazing opportunity to grown in your relationship with Christ and have a ton of fun too! If you didn't get one last night, let me know and i'll get you one ASAP. The sooner you get those back to me the better. There are only 150 slots of students and when they're gone, they're gone.

Remember that as a youth group we are giving money to World Vision between now and Christmas. My challenge has been to you to consider and pray about giving your own money.....or even ask your parents to give the money for one of your Christmas presents to it. I told everyone at youth group last night that I asked my mom for the money for my Christmas present from my parents to give. So I'm in. Who's with me?

Another BIG EVENT is done for the year. To both teams I have to say "Good Work". I don't know if you know this or not....but even if you had a horrible time Friday night, you guys made it fun for me! I love the Big Event every year....because I get to watch you guys working hard at a fun event. THANKS!

Chocolate cake or Cheese Cake

IMPORTANT

Sunday night.......Youth Group time is different this week. There is a special dinner at the church. It starts at 6pm. The reason for the dinner is for people to share their memories about our church. You are welcome to attend the dinner, if you have some stories you'd like to share.....HOWEVER.....we're going to do youthgroup from 5-6pm this Sunday.

YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY AT 5!!!!!

As of right now only these people have told me definately they're bringing friends FRIDAY.....
Riane +2
Lindsey +1
Jenna +1
Jessica +1

I have heard from no one else. That means that those are the only friends coming! I hate to be firm about this, but I must be.

The # of days I've worked for NWPC is still on the board for points.

What is O very useful for?

Definately

Hey everyone.

Just a quick note here.

I need to know DEFINATELY by tomorrow (Wed.) if your friend is coming to the BE. Lots of people are telling me "maybe this person and maybe that person." I can't have maybe's. If I need more drivers I have to call and beg people tomorrow or thursday. If you don't tell me tomorrow either on this blog or by phone or by e-mail......you can't just show up with a friend! We have so many seats.....and so many butts will go in those seats......extra butts will go home.

I don't want to be a meany.....but I need to know exact numbers.

LAST WEEK.........

Well we're down to the last week before the BIG EVENT and things are looking good coming down the home stretch. If you weren't at youth group last night you missed some fun times.

I'll get to the points in a minute....but first some reminders.......

1. Big Event this Friday. You need to be at the church no later than 5:45. If you're bringing a friend, please let me know by Wed. in case I need another driver or two. If you don't tell by Wed., don't show up with a friend!

2. When you arrive at the BE, you need to have in your posession, an envelope. In the envelope you need to have a baby picture. On the outside of the envelope you need to have your name. One envelope per person please.

3. From now until Christmas we are working on a project with World Vision. We have agreed to give the penny offering from Nov. and Dec. toward this project, but we talked last night about giving of ourselves.....or at least thinking and praying about that.

4. Dec. 30-Jan. New Years Revolution. I just got off the phone with PJ....looks like I will have registration forms in my hand tomorrow or Wed. Remember there are only 150 spots open for this event. It's basically first come first serve.....so if you want to go, you need to get your form back to me ASAP. REMEMBER.......money should not be a reason not to go to this!!!!!!

ON TO THE POINTS!!!!!

The night began with Team 1 trailing Team 2 by 1000 points.

Team 2 added to that lead a bit during the crazy e-bay challenge. We looked at some really dumb e-bay auctions and everyone wanted me to by a crygenically frozen pet fish.

Team 1 got back into the race with the first bubble from the blow pop.

Then we were witness to a concert! It was amazing. 4 experienced singers showed up to serenade us with some good music and dancing. Great stuff. Last night I did not inform you of the winner of that.......and I will do so now. After the judges confered we decided that Burt won the sing-off. He had a challenging song, but he did really well with it and he put a lot of energy into his "dance routine".

So where does that leave us point wise?

Every year I say it.......and every year I mean it........but the races get closer and closer..........well right now we're dead tied! Both teams have exactly 10,000 points.

Well we can't have that can we? Let's do some questions for you......

How many days have I officially been employed by N. Warren Presbyterian Church (not counting when I was employed as "Grounds Maintenance" as a kid)? Also remember that this answer will change at midnight tonight!

What scripture verse did you look up last night at youth group?