April 23, 2007
Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Chili Cook-Off
Join us this Saturday, April 28, in the Minstry Center Great Room for some of the world's best chili and support our Mexico and Honduras mission teams. The cost is only $5 to get in and all proceeds go to support our summer missions. If you got a favorite chili recipe, cook it up and bring it with you. The dinner begins at 6:00. You won't want to miss it!
Calling all 8th graders and high schoolers! This Sunday, April 29, is the final day to register for our annual Beach Retreat. This year it will be held on May 4-6, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. The cost for this year's retreat is $80.
Download a brochure now to get all the details.
Please do not let money stand in the way you joining us. If finances are tight, please talk to Aaron or Pastor Brian.
See pictures of last year's retreat here.
Junior High RIOT
Hey Middle Schoolers you don't want to miss this one! On the weekend of May 18-19 we are heading down to Corban College in Salem for the Junior High RIOT! The cost is only $55 and due by May 3
Download a flier and registration form now or pick one up the next time you are with us.
Please do not let money stand in the way you joining us. If finances are tight, please talk to Pastor Brian.
Here are the pictures from last year. Great time!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Every now and then, the Bible will use some word-pictures or sayings to help us get a clearer picture of the truth God wants us to understand. They really do make a lot of sense, but sometimes at first glance, it's tough to figure out what they mean.
Here's one example: "You are the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13). Huh? What does that mean? Well, let's think about it: What do we know about salt? It's a mineral that adds flavor to things. Something bland like mashed potatoes suddenly becomes a bonanza of flavor for your taste buds when you add salt. Chances are, you like salted peanuts better than unsalted. How tasty would potato chips be without salt? Let's face it: Without salt the experience of eating would be a lot less exciting.
God wants his followers to be like salt. He wants us to be his seasoning to add flavor and excitement to the world around us. When we're added to the scene, things should be tastier (that's kinda weird, but you get the point). As Christ-followers, we should add some flavor to the world. The idea that church and Christianity are boring really doesn't make sense. God wants people to get a taste of the life he offers...a salty taste that leaves them wanting a little more.
The Bible also calls us "the light of the world" (verse 14). In a real way, people who don't know God are lost...kind of like when you're in the dark and can't find your way around. God wants us to shine brightly to our friends and family who don't know him.
When God's kids are salty, they add flavor to the world. When they let their light shine, they let others see God more clearly through them.
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Taken from "My Faith" by Kurt Johnston and Mark Oestreicher, copyright 2007, Zondervan/Youth Specialties. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Planet Wisdom
A fantastic site for students
~ Alberta Beekeeping
Beekeepers, honey bees, beehives, and honey
4. BIRTHDAYS
This week we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Johnny Roberts! We hope you have a great one Johnny!!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Offered a new pen to write with, 97% of all people will write their own name.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Salt does not exist for itself; it cannot salt itself. Just so Christians do not exist for themselves alone, but in relation to the world."
~ Terrence Prendergast
"Begin today! No matter how feeble the light, let it shine as best it may. The world may need just that quality of light which you have."
~ Henry Blinn
===========our|sponsor===========
ENJOY THE SILENCE
It's not that you don't want to read the Bible, it's just that you may not know how. "Enjoy the Silence's" 30 guided exercises plug you into the ancient discipline of Lectio Divina. You'll read a selection of Scripture, get some prompts for meditation and a chance to listen to God, and then have some space to respond to what you've heard, and journal your thoughts.
Learn more or purchase Enjoy the Silence here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
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7. PARTING SHOT
You cannot tell which way the train went by looking at the track.
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot
1. 180 NEWS
Chili Cook-Off
Join us this Saturday, April 28, in the Minstry Center Great Room for some of the world's best chili and support our Mexico and Honduras mission teams. The cost is only $5 to get in and all proceeds go to support our summer missions. If you got a favorite chili recipe, cook it up and bring it with you. The dinner begins at 6:00. You won't want to miss it!
Be sure to bring your Beano!
HS Beach Retreat
Calling all 8th graders and high schoolers! This Sunday, April 29, is the final day to register for our annual Beach Retreat. This year it will be held on May 4-6, and will be, like always, at Winema Christian Camp. The cost for this year's retreat is $80.
Download a brochure now to get all the details.
Please do not let money stand in the way you joining us. If finances are tight, please talk to Aaron or Pastor Brian.
See pictures of last year's retreat here.
Junior High RIOT
Hey Middle Schoolers you don't want to miss this one! On the weekend of May 18-19 we are heading down to Corban College in Salem for the Junior High RIOT! The cost is only $55 and due by May 3
Download a flier and registration form now or pick one up the next time you are with us.Please do not let money stand in the way you joining us. If finances are tight, please talk to Pastor Brian.
Here are the pictures from last year. Great time!
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Every now and then, the Bible will use some word-pictures or sayings to help us get a clearer picture of the truth God wants us to understand. They really do make a lot of sense, but sometimes at first glance, it's tough to figure out what they mean.
Here's one example: "You are the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13). Huh? What does that mean? Well, let's think about it: What do we know about salt? It's a mineral that adds flavor to things. Something bland like mashed potatoes suddenly becomes a bonanza of flavor for your taste buds when you add salt. Chances are, you like salted peanuts better than unsalted. How tasty would potato chips be without salt? Let's face it: Without salt the experience of eating would be a lot less exciting.
God wants his followers to be like salt. He wants us to be his seasoning to add flavor and excitement to the world around us. When we're added to the scene, things should be tastier (that's kinda weird, but you get the point). As Christ-followers, we should add some flavor to the world. The idea that church and Christianity are boring really doesn't make sense. God wants people to get a taste of the life he offers...a salty taste that leaves them wanting a little more.
The Bible also calls us "the light of the world" (verse 14). In a real way, people who don't know God are lost...kind of like when you're in the dark and can't find your way around. God wants us to shine brightly to our friends and family who don't know him.
When God's kids are salty, they add flavor to the world. When they let their light shine, they let others see God more clearly through them.
**
Taken from "My Faith" by Kurt Johnston and Mark Oestreicher, copyright 2007, Zondervan/Youth Specialties. Used by permission. Order the book here.
3. SURF REPORT
~ Planet Wisdom
A fantastic site for students
~ Alberta Beekeeping
Beekeepers, honey bees, beehives, and honey
4. BIRTHDAYS
This week we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Johnny Roberts! We hope you have a great one Johnny!!
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
Offered a new pen to write with, 97% of all people will write their own name.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
"Salt does not exist for itself; it cannot salt itself. Just so Christians do not exist for themselves alone, but in relation to the world."
~ Terrence Prendergast
"Begin today! No matter how feeble the light, let it shine as best it may. The world may need just that quality of light which you have."
~ Henry Blinn
===========our|sponsor===========
ENJOY THE SILENCE
It's not that you don't want to read the Bible, it's just that you may not know how. "Enjoy the Silence's" 30 guided exercises plug you into the ancient discipline of Lectio Divina. You'll read a selection of Scripture, get some prompts for meditation and a chance to listen to God, and then have some space to respond to what you've heard, and journal your thoughts.
Learn more or purchase Enjoy the Silence here.
Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
=================================
7. PARTING SHOT
You cannot tell which way the train went by looking at the track.
