Monday, February 26, 2007
Middle School Ministry Reality Check
The Forgetful Massacre
They lost out...
Some don't care...
Yet, remember not to worry...
While others lie to avoid...
So much for friendship...
Although, I must stay...it was overrated!
They found out...
Now wallow in lies...
and still don't care.
I remain steadfast in position...
for friends come and go...
and like the pebble in the shoe...
they pissed the hell out of me!
They all forgot...
they all are now lost with discontent!
Definitions of a hoovering YM
Now, it is seems that the new year has had the opposite effect. Our numbers haven't dropped too much, but it has been an issue. The lack of enthusiasm of events and the like have taken hold. I have observed issues I thought were taking hold, and found that its not what "we are doing" or "not doing," but its about priorities and time.
Students today are soaked with extra curricular activities, not to mention the plethora of non-curricular activities that seem to plague our students today. What can we do to change or accommodate a schedule that benefits maximum exposure of the ministry while allowing students miss whole months because of the 50 sports activities they're involved in? Or should we look at having an extreme makeover of the ministry? What's the point of doing anything if ministry gets put on the back burner because: camping, surfing, boring church, the mall, theater, sports, parents, homework, life....
My Stomach
Friday, February 23, 2007
Sick...update
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
My Small Group Field Trip
- They witnessed people giving gifts (fruit, money, incense, etc.) to things that had no value.
- They witnessed people praying to nothing.
- They smelled some pretty bizarre smells.
- They understood the importance of reaching the lost with the Good News.
I try to provide a cross cultural experience once a month for my small group. These guys have fellow peers that are practicing Hindu's, as well as other religions, so it was good to put a face with the culture and religion. Hopefully this experience encouraged them to begin to make some contacts and relationships in hopes that they would be able to share the Gospel message.
Overall, a great experience. We walked away with our hearts saddened for those who bow down and pray to nothing and have no hope. May we have the courage to show them to the Truth.
Seminary...update
Seminary...
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Definitions of a starving world
Well...I survived to live another day. I walked away from this weekend training with bizarre sense of emotions. I feel sick to my stomach, I'm really tired, and yet I know that there are people that would kill for my life. A painful reality to the fact that I am a selfish bastard. Here are some cold facts:
- I live to eat, others eat to live
- I own a computer and a vehicle, people can't even read, and walk 6 miles for water
- I don't even walk 6 miles in a week
- Why do suffering and starving people make me emotional?...yes, I cried
- In two days, I will probably will start to feel apathetic...again
God...please continue to keep me uncomfortable, that which I might not forget those who are dying, and dying for a clean drink of water.
ISP
- I am a selfish bastard! It's all about me...and I really don't have any concept of sacrifice.
- I am rich! I have to got to witness how others live in poverty...I have not right to even open my mouth.
- I am hungry! Within the last 24 hours I ate the following: 1- bagel, 1- glass of apple juice, 1- PB&J, 2- spoons of rice. I am not starving...I have no idea what starving is!
- I am a leader! God has gifted me...and he IS using me.
More details will follow....God with you!
Friday, February 16, 2007
Intensive Training Weekend
- Most ITW "really" don't expose you to the "real" issues you find in country.
- It will be a good bonding time with team mates.
- I will lose weight
- I will try and keep a good attitude
- I am not looking forward to a 5am hike...how this further the kingdom?
- I heard that all we get is water and crackers...I'm packing some snack-packs
- We will be sleep deprived
- Rules are meant to be broken
Thursday, February 15, 2007
The Java Bliss
- The place looked like Martha Stewart took a creative dump and flung her feces all over the place...coffee and sea foam green do not go together.
- If Ikea and bed, bath and beyond had a love child...this place would be it and Richard Simmons would be a charter member.
- The place also contained games, "connect-Four" are you serious?
- The crowd was that usual "trendy" kids that knew nothing of intelligence, but could tell you what latest t-shirts were at Abercrombie & Fitch.
- They sold ridiculous priced coffee cups...$20? Does it cure cancer too?
That all I have to report. Please stop by and enjoy a nice cup Joe....my bad JAVA!!!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Frustration...
- If there was ever a day where I wanted to quit...tonight would have been that day. My student's were off the hook tonight. Did someone give them a sugar sandwich before they came to church? Now, I understand that Junior Highers are squirrelly...it's who they are, and I am extremely patience with them. But, tonight, they were so rude, not to me, but the other leaders. I literally stood on stage with another leader for 5 mins. till they decided someone was needing their attention...no respect! Man...I need some sleep.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
The "New" Thing
The New Thing
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My worst flaw.... (or at least one of my worst flaws)
This semester has been the worst ever. Not so much due to an overload of homework, projects or work. I think it's because of Senioritis. Now, years past, I always regarded senioritis as a myth or a personal issue that some people had. But, now I find myself having no motivation to do anything. I mean, it has gotten to the point where "C's" actually are becoming more acceptable to my academia. This has got to be my worst flaw...
Senioritis is a term used colloquially in the United States and Canada to describe the decreased motivation towards studies displayed by students who are nearing the end of their high school or college careers. It is typically said to include slowness, procrastination, apathy regarding school work, and a tendency towards truancy. Many of these high school and college students find themselves in a type of lame duck situation: their plans are made and a new chapter in their life is about to begin, so finishing the current chapter (the current term separating them from graduation) becomes just a formality or "holding pattern."
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Bowling for stolen bikes...
Highlights
- Bowling is tons of fun
- Students actually brought friends this time
- We had an 80's theme
- Good times hanging out with students
Lowlights
- Half of the students who signed up, showed up
- A student got his bike jaked in front of his face
- Driving around the neighborhood looking for the thieves
- No leaders showed up (except me and the JH intern)
As I mentioned before...what makes an event a more appealing than others?
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Quite Time
Now explain this to me, how does one receive a 7/10 on a quite time? I mean it's MY time with God. What happens and how the Lord chooses to communicate with me is completely subjective. There is no textbook that states that "this HAS to happen in order to have a quite time with God." How can a professor judge whether a quite time is worth 5, 6, 9, or 10 points? Wow, I can't believe this!