198 - Tim Hawkins night

This coming Sunday (12/12) we will be watching the latest Tim Hawkins DVD for MYF. From 6-8pm in church basement. Anyone is welcome. If you come at 5pm, you can get some supper. Here is a little taste of his comedy....

197 -- MYF 5 Practices video

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So it has been some time since I have posted something new, I will update everything on here soon...until then, enjoy:

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The GREAT PUMPKIN Hunt
Oct. 31
1-2:30pm

both junior high and high school students are invited to join in on our annual town-wide scavenger hunt for the great pumpkin

prizes will be awarded

snacks will be provided

hope you can join us!!!!

194 -- Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation

Come join us as we join the entire church family in learning about 5 practices that we can begin to excel at to be fruitful followers of Jesus.

Junior high 5-6:30pm
High school 6:30-8pm

193 -- How can we take a stand for what is right?

First things First....remember that it always starts with Jesus. We need to have a relationship with Him and then everything else starts to make more sense and starts to become important to us.

So remember all the parts of putting together the simple circuit...

1. God EMPOWERS us through His Holy Spirit (the battery)

2. God GUIDES us through prayer (the wires)

3. God SPEAKS through His Word (the instruction page)

4. God DESIRES that we hang out with Christian friends (the electrical tape)

5. LIMIT our intake of secular entertainment (if I had given you useless random items)

God doesn't ask us to take up His life and then leave us in the lurch....He empowers us, guides us, and speaks to us. Pretty amazing stuff.

Here is the "That's My King" video:



Also, the link to "Be Still" video:

http://www.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/6112/Be-Still-Student-Version

Finally, one of the songs we sang:

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MYF on 9.19.10

This was voted the worst flavor of jelly bean....



Main Points from the lesson:

1. It ALL starts with having a relationship with God through Jesus!!

2. Jesus said that He came to give us life, and life to the fullest. He also said that we are to seek God's Kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to us.

3. So making right / Godly decisions is part of that life. Right decisions build our character (remember the story of Joseph); right decisions protect us (remember the story of the empty swimming pool); right decisions provide for us (remember the higher perspective in a corn maze); right decisions help you set an example to your peers (remember that people are watching you....be a leader).



Finally, here is one of the songs we sang during high school time:

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190 -- MYF KickOff

Sept. 12 @ Wesley Center

Junior High 5-6:30pm
High School 6:30-8pm

We are kicking off the school year with our own version of the Fear Factor. Food will be provided, prizes will be given. This year, MYF’s theme is “being BOLD in a whatever world” and this event will be a great way to kickoff!! Come check it out…..you can be a participant and/or a spectator.

PS….wear clothes that can get dirty/wet.

189 -- Attention Henderson Crew

There is a Henderson Mission Trip Reunion this Sunday (Aug. 29) in Champaign. We will be leaving from the Wesley Center at 1:30pm and returning around 6pm. You don't need to bring anything.

You do need to let Kristel know ASAP if you are planning on joining us so that she can figure out transportation. Thanks.

188 -- Movie on the Barn

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Join us this Sunday for Movie on the Barn!!!

Date: August 22

Meet at Wesley Center at 6pm. Supper provided. Bring a lawnchair or blanket. We will drop you off at home around 11pm.

Contact Kristel with any questions.

187 -- Carbondale Camping Retreat

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184 -- Henderson Final Video

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First draft of MYF Henderson Settlement Mission Trip....just a taste, updated version on the way. Crazy proud of all of you that were a part of this trip!!!

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The Paintball Crew....we had a great time!! Check out Kristel's facebook page for more pics and a video.

181 -- Pool Party!!

This Sunday night for MYF, a Pool Party.

Date: July 11
Place: Collin Clatterbuck's house
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (meet at Wesley Center @ 5pm if you want ride, or just show up at Collin's house)
Wear: girls wear one piece or a t-shirt

Contact Kristel with any questions.

180 -- Funny Church Sign

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The water is too high at Turkey Run, so we are having to cancel our trip on 6/29. Our hope is to reschedule the trip....not sure when. I'll keep you posted.

Enjoy this familiar video as a consolation prize:

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FREE MOVIE -- "To Save a Life"



Super 8 Motel Conference Room in Watseka

Showtimes:

Friday, June 25
1pm, 4pm, 7pm

Saturday, June 26
1pm, 4pm, 7pm

Sunday, June 27
1pm

MYF will be meeting at Wesley Center on Saturday, June 26 at 6:30pm to carpool over to the 7pm show. If you can't make that time, I highly encourage you to make it to another showing. It really is a good movie!

177 -- Turkey Run Trip

Sign up ASAP for the June 29 MYF Turkey Run Trip. We leave Wesley Center at 8am, return around 7pm. Bring a sack lunch, towel, change of clothes, swimsuit (ladies make it a one-piece or where a t-shirt), fastfood $ and signed permission slip.

Contact Kristel by June 23 to sign up!!!!

176

Stay Alert
By Leslie Snyder

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 (TEV)

Early Native Americans were some of the best hunters in history. A combination of patience, wisdom, knowledge of the natural world and respect for their place in it resulted in the skillful artistry of the hunt. One tactic in particular illustrates this beautifully.

When hunting buffalo on the Great Plains, hunters would cover themselves in buffalo hides and carefully approach the grazing herd virtually unnoticed. With ease and skill, the hunters would kill dozens of buffalo before the rest of the herd was aware of the intruders. When the herd finally realized the attack, they would stampede, but by this time the hunters had retreated to safety. Once the herd cleared, the successful hunters returned to retrieve their kill.

We have a word for this type of infiltration today and it is called desensitization. When people are sensitive to something, they are keenly aware of what is happening around them physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Therefore, when we become desensitized, we become dull to what once drew our attention. This is a spiritual landmine and one that deserves our consideration. Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase of the Bible, The Message, gives the warning this way: “Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up.”

It is likely that today many of us can be caught napping, not paying attention to the bells and whistles going off around us. We live in a society where we are surrounded by pride, envy, deceit, division, selfishness and many other ills. I suspect that much of this doesn’t even raise a red flag with us anymore. As a people of God, we are called to stay alert. May today be our wake-up call.

175 -- Redneck Olympics

174 -- AgapeFest 2010

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I take it back....this might be the most hillbilly example, this took place just this last Wednesday afternoon.

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Yet again another example of MYF's hillbilly status. This would be a blanket fort constructed on Kristel's front porch!!

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How much more hillbilly can MYF get?!?!?!?!

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Prank done at my house last week. Videotaped by the perpetrators....not very sneaky if you ask me.

169 -- AgapeFest!!!

Here is another band that is going to be at AgapeFest...enjoy.

168

Passover Meal

Join us for MYF this Sunday night (3/28) to participate and understand what Jesus and His disciples would have experienced at the Last Supper; right before He was arrested, beaten and crucified.

167 -- AgapeFest!!

April 30 - May 1
Tons of bands, 2 days, mucho fun. Here is video of one of the bands going to be there......David Crowder Band



www.agapefest.com

166--The Dirt on Dating

Main Points:

1. Dating is a process/practice for marriage. Remember the quote "you play how you practice", so participate in dating the right way.

2. Pros of dating: getting to know the kind of people who like you; getting to know the kind of people you like; getting to know yourself; setting boundaries

3. Cons of dating: stunting your personal growth; breaking boundaries; getting so caught up in someone else that you lose yourself and your passions/interests

Have more pros and/or cons? Add to the list.

Next week: The Dirt on Breaking Up

165--"you've lost your muchness"

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So proud of all of you who participated in the 30 Hour Famine!!!!

3 youth groups
60 students and adults
over $700 raised (Watseka only)
13 pounds of bacon

Great time of working together as Christ's body for His people and His world.

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Be praying for our event. Be collecting money for children in Haiti. Be a voice for those in need. Be the hands and feet of Jesus. Be reminded of how much fun we will have.

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Funny Stuff....

Killer Youth Ministry Tips from Igniter Media on Vimeo.

161 -- Y.E.S. teams

Hey, thanks for being a part of this gang. I have heard good things from some of the ladies that we delivered cookies to, this act of love and care was appreciated. Way to live out God's heart for His people!!

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There has to be a better way to spend $50!!!

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30 Hour Famine is only weeks away. Watch this video to see how World Vision is already distributing food in Haiti. Money that you raise will greatly help this work.

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MYF Sunday Meetings -- what are we discussing/learning?

Feb. 14 -- all Y.E.S. teams will be decorating/baking/delivering cookies to widows in our church family. what a great way to remind them that they are loved!

Feb. 21 --
Jr. High is talking about the Supernatural, what is the deal with ghosts, angels, demons, etc.

High school is finishing discussion on Morman church, then talking about Wicca.

Feb. 28 --
Jr. High is continuing discussion of Supernatural

High school will be focusing on Atheists.

157 -- Superbowl Party Update!!!

Milford Christian is probably NOT having a Superbowl party due to cable tv issues. So I would suggest making other arrangements. I will know for sure early Sunday afternoon if you want to call me to find out latest details. Sorry for the inconvenience.

156 - Super Bowl Party Options

So here are a couple of places you could go to watch the Super Bowl this year (Sunday, Feb. 7). Kristel will not be going, so try and find your own transportation. Let her know if you have any questions. REMINDER: this means NO MYF this Sunday night.

OPTION #1
Milford Christian Church
5pm - til game is over
Bring: a 2-liter of soda
junior and senior high

OPTION #2
Trinity Church
4:45pm - til game is over
ONLY senior high

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MYF Youth Sunday!!!
I am so very proud of all of you, thanks for being a part of today's worship service. I truly believe that God was lifted up today and that is what our focus was. Enjoy the videos.

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MYF Winter Blitz Ski Trip

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Dear blog, I have heard your cries. So here is something fun for you....



Sidebar: thanks to all those that helped out at the baked potato fundraiser. God definately showed His generosity through His people. Really good stuff!