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worship2: "1. You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace) - Michael W. Smith 2. You Never Let Go - Matt Redman 3. Agnus Dei - Third Day 4. Blessed Be Your Name - Matt Redman "

This is this weeks set. I know there are some new songs. Victory in Jesus is pretty simple.

In Him,
Eric

Homecoming '08

What an awesome night it was for all of our Youth. Nick Benstead was on the Springville Bulls float, Kelly & Alex where on the Jr Float. Along w/ our dashing band member, Miranada, Sven, Sara, Hillary, and Nevin was on the FFA float. It was a beautiful night as our very own Ashley Beeman was crowned Homecoming Queen! When the dust settled the on the evening the Griff's lost (sorry Sean, Tyler, and T.J.) Hope you danced the night away.

Sun_23rd

Here is the Set - Sorry I went a little tomlin Happy

Sun_23rd: "1. Not To Us - Chris Tomlin 2. Everything - Chris Tomlin 3. How Great Is Our God (Arriving Album Version) - Chris Tomlin 4. The Hand That Holds The World - Starfield 5. I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous) (Everything Glorious Album Version) - Passion Worship Band 6. O Praise Him (All This For A King) - David Crowder Band "

First Official Fundraiser....A Success!

Hey Guys! Just wanted to thank everyone for braving the cold weather and helping out with our hot dog and pop sale. You guys were awesome! I am happy to report that we raised nearly $425.00 on our own and with Wal-Marts matching system, we raised a combined total of nearly $850.00!! Not too shabby for hot dogs.

Heres to the beginning of another great journey!

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. ~Ephesians 2:20

Don't Get Hooked

Last night at High Impact we started with a IQ test (school has started time to think) We had a chance to test out intellect with the IQ Quiz. Thank you to Adam Beeman for hosting the IQ quiz answers (great Logic Adam!).

We also talked about being hooked by temptation. We look at the how

(a) Real Pressures + (b) real temptations = Real Consequences

Here are some ways to combat temptation

1) Accept what is True

2) Acknowledge God's Roles

3) Align myself with God's Ways

- w/ God's people

- Through God's Word

- w/God's Spirit

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so that you are able to bear it."
1 Corinthians 10:13 MSG

The IMPACT CUP

The Impact Cup results are being calculated as I write (yes, talented). It was the most intense, competitive (NOT!) We all had a blast. May of us had trouble keeping the ball on the green. There are 3 travel trophies to be awarded for (showboat award = "a good showoff", No Green = can't keep the ball on the Green, and a Whatever trophy = I just forgot the purpose for this award).

They will be awarded soon, but the best award is hanging out as followers of Jesus Christ. We had a great time of fellowship, and ended the night at the MALL (only 15% of the time was allotted for shopping....ahum...girls! lol).

Worship for 7/29

Worship: "1. Trading My Sorrows - Darrell Evans
2. Holy Is The Lord (Arriving Album Version) - Chris Tomlin
3. The Wonderful Cross - Michael W. Smith
4. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (See The Morning Album Version) - Chris Tomlin
5. Here Is Our King - David Crowder Band
"

Rain Rain...I need my GREAT ESCAPE fix!

Yes, I think rain stink especially when the Great Escape is planned. Boo on Rain, but we all had a great time hanging out and playing the best PowerPoint games

P-eric's friend can create.

The night also had some time for everyone to think about another great escape and where they escape and how it is mostly self-centered to runaway from the truth. We talk about the GREAT Escape of Alcatraz Prison in the 1950's. So interesting, was anyone board? It good to ask questions. God has called us to run to him, at all times good and bad, and not venture the other direction.

In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, " Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Why not run to Jesus, rather runaway in circles away from Him?

We all ended the night with My beautiful wife Meghan who brought ZA (= Pizza) for us to enjoy. She also brought our new edition to our family "Shasta" (below).

Creation Update - Ice Cream

Lots of music, food, fun and friend were had at Creation Fest, the largest christian music festival in the county (75,000 of your closest peeps).

Alex mentioned that she would change having a RV to upscale the basic camping experience at Creation!

Last night we also played some Totally Trivia! Questions that dealt with very important stuff such as "most piercing on a women" or "smallest man" (no it's not Adam...lol). This guy at the top, has the record for most clothes pins on his face at one time...yes say ouch!

We topped off the night with Ice Cream at the Caboose (great dipping Ashley B).

Thanks for the Pic

Alex (middle, last row on floor) thanks for send the picture of the youth group, I'm excited to meet all of you