lock-in

The lock-in is fast approaching!  I hope that you guys have a great time tonight and don't drive the adults crazy. 

Don't forget today is Maggie Lee for Good Day.  Don't forget to do something nice for someone (even if it is just holding the door for someone).  

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

~until later

Reminder

Last year the youth discussed Maggie Lee for Good day in honor for Maggie Lee Henson.  Check out the website below and plan to do one kind act on Friday the 29th.  Alison says that the kind act can be going to bed early at the lock in if you would like.

http://www.maggieleeforgood.org/

~until later

Quick Update

I have updated the trivia question on the side.  Don't forget to e mail me the answer and if you haven't already signed up do so.  It isn't too late to sign up.  Prize for the winners will be given at the end of year party. 

I have talked to Andy and he said that so far there is no winner for the latest contest.  You still have time!  A new contest will be posted at the beginning of November.  Be ready for some adventure!

It isn't too late to sign up for the lock in. 

What is your favorite haunted house memory?  Leave a comment for all to read.  I am not ashamed to admit that I hated haunted houses and had to be carried out of one when I was a little kid, I crawled under the wall of one and escaped back to the beginning where one of my parents was waiting.

E mail me pictures of your favorite costumes (or parents your kids most embarrassing pics from Halloween).

~until later

Deepest Darkest Me

I have been told that Sunday night was a small but great group of youth for some good discussion. 

Thanks to the Lemons for feeding to youth. 

The night started with watching some football, playing pool, playing games, and eating.  Discussion on the "deepest darkest me" was centered around that God knows everything about us, even the things that we try to hide or mask and he still loves us.  The hope is that when everyone comes to youth that they will be able to take off their mask and be themselves and be open and honest with everyone so that they can hold each other accountable and responsible for their actions. 

Don't forget the lock in is Friday!  It should be a night of fun!  Don't forget to let Andy know if you will be there. 

Also don't forget to submit ideas for themes for the next dinner/auction.  thebygblog@hotmail.com

~until later

Tazewell

Mark your calendars for December 9-12 for a weekend in Tazewell.  This will be in place of the trip to WV.  Talk to your parents (they have been sent an informative e mail with all the information) or e mail Andy or myself for more information.  We will be collecting toys, food, and blankets to pass out to those who have fallen on hard times.  We hope that you will be able to go, but they will need to know as soon as you have a firm answer.  Hope you have a great Thursday and are ready for Friday!  YAY!

~until later

It's raining, it's pouring...

Well hello on this Wednesday morning!  I have been asked to post something about the December Mission Trip to Tazewell, TN.  I will dedicate a special post tomorrow about that trip (this is a stalling technique until I can find out more information). 

In honor of this rainy day here are a few facts about rain. 

The umbrella was originally invented to protect people from the hot sun.
Rain drops can fall at speeds of about 22 miles an hour.
Rain drops do not fall in a tear drop shape, they fall in the shape of a flat oval


We still don't have any winners for the contest that is ending soon...A new contest will be posted after the lock in.

~until later

10-19-10

Can anyone guess what today is and why it is so important? 

Just wanted to let you know that I have updated the trivia question and still have a few prizes to give away at the lock in.  Have you signed up for the lock in?  Andy needs to know that you will be there so that enough food will be purchased.  You can facebook him or send me an email to pass on to him. 

Fall is here - the leaves are changing and it is getting cooler! 

~until later

Sunday review

Good Morning to you all!

I was told that Sunday night was a fun night for all those who came to youth.  There were some games played, some football watched, more games, and good discussion.  It was boys vs girls in a game of name brands (each person had to draw or explain a name brand of something used today).  I have been told the girls won that game.  The discussion went to is it bad to buy name brand items and I believe that everyone agreed that as long as it doesn't change who you are and that as long as it is what you want that it isn't bad to buy name brand things.  The youth also talked a little about stewardship and will be helping out with that in a month or so. 

The lock in is Friday the 29th.  Go to facebook and let Andy know you will be there or you can email me and I will pass it on to the youth leaders.

Don't forget to sign up and get your points for the trivia game and we still don't have any winners for the contest.

~Until later

Random Fact

HELLO! Today is Thursday and it seems the clouds have rolled in. While you guys are at school looking out the window wishing that you could be at home or hanging out with friends some people are at work wishing the same thing! On this gloomy day I will leave you with a fun fact to impress your friends or not...


It is against the law to roller skate without notifying the police.
North Canton, Ohio, United States

Makes me wonder if there is a Sonic up there if they have to call when they get to work...

Go to Facebook and let Andy know if you are going to the lock in on the 29th. It will be tons of fun. I have heard that you get to play in the church in the dark (man hunt?). Anyways sounds like a good time. (Also contest will be over at the lock in and prize given, so be sure to read the rules and win by the 28th - this contest isn't limited to only one winner). The next person that signs up for the trivia game gets a prize at the lock in too. thebygblog@hotmail.com

~Until later.

anyone out there..

Hello.....is there anyone out there???

Sorry for the delay in posts...between Internet messing up, blog services being down, and a faulty computer, I have really fallen down on my job! 

Things seem to be working better now sooo let's get started.

I will post a new question in a matter of minutes.  We still only have two people signed up.  Also we don't have any winners on the contest yet (that will be over at the lock in).  The prizes won't be "Andy's Fabulous prizes,"  these will actually be cool especially for the contest that will start in November!!! 

Praise God for the miners in Chile that are being rescued!

Sign up for the lock in!  It will be Friday Oct 29th from 8pm until 8am.  I have been told that some of you have been promised some food and that it will be served at the lock in, be there!

~Later

Catching up....

I tried to post yesterday, but it wouldn't let me sign on and update so I have a lot of information to pass on, so bear with me if this gets long (I have learned from reading Andy's emails). 

Sunday worship was great.  Jackson Price did a wonderful job on a song that was posted not too long ago.  It was an awesome experience hearing all those voices sing along with him. 

Andy and Alison wanted me to pass on a huge thanks for everything on Andy and Alison day and for making Andy's job easier by being so active.  They had some confusion about who the "bad cop" is, but I overheard Alison ask Andrew Brame and he said she was definitely the "bad cop" thanks for clarifying that for those of us not in youth on Sunday nights.

That brings us to youth on Sunday night.  First a huge thanks to Audrey Ferreira for providing those teens with some yummy snacks.  A lot of discussion on Control...Do we feel like God is in complete control of our lives?  Why is it hard to let go and give things to God?  I have heard the middle school and the high school youth had great discussions about wishing they had more control in their lives and that some are working towards giving more control to God.  A huge thanks to those youth that were open and honest during this discussion time and for all the youth being there. 

The second trivia question has been posted on the side bar and the first answer has been revealed.  Check it out.  Email me your screen name and join in the game (thebygblog@hotmail.com).  Since we only have two people signed up the next person that signs up might get a prize just for reading this post.  A prize for the winner of the trivia challenge will be handed out at the end of year party.  Also the contest ending at the lock in is posted on the side too.  Check it out and collect your prize at the lock in.  (Be on the lookout a new contest will be added for the month of Nov. and Dec. with the prize handed out at the progressive dinner or the Superbowl party - details to come). 

LOCK IN:  I have been told to inform you guys that great food will be there as well as a lot of fun and games and staying up late.  Put it on your calendars for Oct 29th.

Wow that was a lot of information for one post...Sorry!

~Until later

Control

This is just a reminder to come to the youth house at 6 for youth!  You will adventure into the topic of control and see what everyone else says about it.

HINT for trivia question: TACO BELL isn't the answer.