Emily check this out

Hey Emily, check out Leviticus 19:28. I know there is one in the New Testiment, but I found one in the old testiment. Going back to Sunday school, I know that the old testiment is old, but it still applies, right?

Check it out.

Weekly Post---MUSIC

Allright, here is one for thought. I know some people who think that it is wrong to listen to any music that is not Christian. They say that there is all kinds of Christian music out there so you can find what you want to listen to in the Christian relm. Now, before you say they are all crazy they have a pretty good reason behind it. According to the bible, we should be glorifing God at ALL times! They say that if we are listening to music that is talking about our girlfriends, or tractors, then we aren't glorifing God.

On the other side of the argument, this is a way to connect with other people. Not only that, there are a lot of good songs that don't have a bad message. If we only listen to Christian Music, aren't we putting ourselfs in a box and doing exactly what Christ says not to do? After all, the Bible says be in the world, not of the world. How are we in the world if we box ourselfs off in this Christian music thing?

***Please Note I am only talking about secular songs with an O.K. message or better. NOT ANY SONGS THAT PROMOTE DRUGS, DEFYING AUTHORITY, OR ANY OTHER NEGATIVE MESSAGE!***

So what do you think? Is it allright to listen to songs that are not Christian? Why or why not. Tell me why you think that. don't just tell me what you think. You have to have a reason.

RTU TICKETS/MALL SCAVENGER HUNT

Ok, the tickets have been bought for RTU! If you have not paid me for your ticket then you don't have one. If you still want to go then let me know and I will add you to a list in case someone decides to drop out at the last moment.

If you did pay me, your ticket has been bought. We will leave the church no later than 1pm, but keep checking back for the time to be here! We won't get home that night until around 4am. Current plans are to sleep at the church that morning. But, plans might be changing. Stay tuned!

As for the mall, all going to the mall need to be here at 1pm. We will be done and be ready to be picked up by 4pm. The Groups are as follows:

Scott's Group
Alan
Nate
JJ

Pams Group*
Emily
Charles

*For pams group I am waiting on confirmation. If that person can't go then Pams group will be down a person. OK, any questions just comment back! Talk to you all later

Weekly Post---Is Lying Wrong?

OK, most of us would say "ya, lying is wrong" but what about when some asks you how they look when they really look horrible. Do you tell them they look horrible, to you try and sweet coat it, try to avoid the question all together, or do you just outright lye and tell them they look good?

Next question, are all of the above options (except telling them they look horrible) lying?

What do you think? Is a little white lye still a lye? If it is, is it ok?

If you answer this with a good argument I might enter you into some kind of drawing to win a new CD I just bought today.

emily can post blogs

because she is amazing.

and so is matthew.

alright.

as i am fairly sure you all know, the revival was sunday monday tuesday and wednesday this week. i actually got the chance to go monday, tuesday, and wednesday nights. it ended up being a lot of fun. matt and charles and some other peoples from oak park were the band for the four nights. and they were really good. i for one would like to applaud them [[yes i am enough of a dork to say that kind of stuff]] savana and i started screaming along with one of the songs and it was just overall a good time.

well, me and mavis are gonna be there for sunday school and church this sunday, so i definitely think everyone should try to come.

also GIVE MATT YOUR E-MAILS AND SUCH!!! come on guys. i for one am very proud of myself and my new ability to blog.


--emily

How do YOU POST BLOGS??

Allright, I just found out that for you to post a blog I have to add you as a team member, meaning I need your e-mail address that you signed up with or are going to sign up with. e-mail them to me (mattsimm@alltel.net) or just leave them as a comment. I will delete them as I add you. Thanks

Wednesdays meeting

Hey, I just wanted you all to know that this coming wed (Aug 15) we will be planning our fundraisers, camp, and other activities. You all might think that it is a little boring but if YOU want to have a say in what YOU are going to do it would be a good idea to try and be there. It will start at 5pm in the Youth room. Youth will be later that night at 6:45pm.

ALSO RTU $ IS DUE THAT NIGHT. Its $40 per person. If you have money in your youth account, you need to write me a note saying you want a ticket! If you don't write it down I will forget and you won't have your tickets.

All right, see ya'll sunday

Scavenger Hunt in the Oaks Mall

Allright, on Saturday Aug 18 we are going to have a scavenger hunt in the mall. You will need one digital camera of a phone camera per group. These will NOT be provided. We will leave the church at 1pm and get back around 3:30. From there we will determine the winner and wrap things up around 4pm. So, the scavenger hunt will be on Saturday Aug 18 from 1-4pm. There will be no food provided, eat before you come or eat at the mall (with your own $).

Youth Revival

Hey, for the youth revival at Forest Grove Tonight, we will leave at 5:15. So be at the church by 5pm. Also, for all the other nights we will leave at 6:15. We will probally be back at the church by 9pm. See ya'll there.