[reallifenewsletter] FCC - YS Student E-mail Newsletter #136

Yo,
Here's the latest on the summer trip:
We're leaving Saturday July 3 and meeting up in KY.
We were going to replace a roof, but that got done already
due to it being ripped off during the recent bad weather.
We are still going to be doing some land clearing for work
but now the trip has shifted focus to more of a spiritual
work trip vs a physical labor work trip.
We were and are planning to have a meeting for and with
the local youth on Monday evening. But in addition the local
church that we'll be working with asked us to have a service
for the whole church as well on Tuesday night. So here's
how it will go down. Some of the college-agers who are going
are being asked to prepare a short (15 min) presentation to
give on Monday night to the youth. There are several topics
that they will be doing the presentations on. The high-schoolers
will be doing a skit each night. We'll also be doing the music
(so get your instruments and vocal chords ready :)).

Each morning, we'll have a time for every person to have
a quiet time and we have some materials that we'll be studying
together. We'll eat breakfast and then have a group meeting
with our people. Then we'll have our day events and evening events.

On Saturday, since we'll be traveling, our first meeting will be
in the evening just to gather together, get situated, pass out
materials etc.

On Sunday, the 4th of July, we are heading to Louisville KY for
picnic, tubing, river play, possible hot-air balloon rides and
fireworks.

On Monday during the day we'll be 1) going door-to-door inviting
youth for Monday night and everyone for Tuesday night
2) Land clearing
In the evening we'll be having the meeting for the youth.
We'll do the music, have one or more short presentations, a skit
and probably have hang-out time afterwards.

Tuesday is similar to Monday except that the evening meeting
will be for all ages.

On Wednesday, I need to be headed back to Ohio, but those with more
time will go to North Carolina with Debbie for various activities.
There might even be some activities in NC on Wed or later such as
going to Mammoth Caves, horseback riding etc. In NC possibilities
incluce white water rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, touring etc.

So far here's what I know about who's coming:
Becky A
Jon A
Chad J
Jen A
Tessa C
Justin P
David A ? wants and plans to come - depends on work project
Hillary A ? also wants to come but has summer school
There may be one or two others from CA.
I haven't heard from Chris A yet.

Let me know if you have additional questions etc.
The thrift store requirement still stands :) (See previous emails).
BTW, the newsletters are now being put online on our youth
blog (http://fconline.blogspot.com)

All for now...
-Nathanael

YS STUDENT E-MAIL NEWSLETTER #136
June 7, 2004

Contents
1. Something for Your Heart
2. Surf Report
3. Forgettable Fact
4. Potent Quotables
5. Parting Shot


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1. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who
believes in him will not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).

Big Time Wrasslin'?
When I sent a complimentary e-mail to a friend, he responded, "Thanks. BTW,
I'm still looking for that source."

Now, if you look down at the bottom of this devotion, you'll notice that my
initials are not BTW. My highly intelligent coworker had obviously made a
little error in my identity. I thought about pointing it out, but then
realized that perhaps it was I who was slightly ignorant. So, I did what any
sophisticated, smart woman would do. I started surfing.

Possibilities abounded on the Internet. "Big Time Wrasslin'" was my
favorite, but maybe what my friend had meant was the "Brothers of the Third
Wheel." Nah. He's a sports fan, but I doubt that he's really all that
interested in wrestling, or in an international triker organization.

Perhaps he was displaying his vast knowledge of other languages and he meant
"Büro, Technik und Wissenschaft" or "Belasting op Toegevoegde Waarde"? Hmm.
Probably not.

I know! Maybe he was in the middle of reading a biography and accidentally
typed in Booker T. Washington's initials by mistake!

All kinds of acronyms and jargon are out there. They're handy. If we have
to, we'll slowly figure out the code. Pretty soon, we're using it ourselves.
Christians have their own jargon. But to be effective in our witnessing, we
need to be clear when we talk about our faith with non-Christians. A person
shouldn't have to go to Christian-language school to figure out the gospel
message. Or to guess that the Trinity means "three Persons in one God." Or
that repentance means "to turn your back on a former way of life." Or that
sin means "to disobey God."

A good verse to use in telling others about Jesus is John 3:16. It's been
called the "gospel in a nutshell" because it gives succinct information on
how to be saved. Saved. There's another one! Instead of saying, "Would you
like to be saved?" why not say, "Would you like to make sure you go to
heaven when you die?" We are showing respect to others when we care enough
to communicate our message clearly.

Oh ... by the way ... BTW? It means "by the way." But, of course, you
already knew that, didn't you?
(Cindy Kasper)

Here are some questions to ask yourself:
~ How does it make me feel when people talk in unfamiliar acronyms and
jargon?
~ How do I think others feel when I do it?
~ Do I find myself using jargon when I talk about my faith? How can I be
more clear?

From Soul Journey, copyright 2004 RBC Ministries Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Used with permission. To receive SJ via e-mail, read it online, or get a
copy delivered to your home, go to:
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2. SURF REPORT

~ Beautiful Music
Even though Ginny Owens, blind since she was two, can't see herself in a
mirror, she still struggles with self-image and what it means to be
beautiful--in the eyes of the world, and in the eyes of God. Check out what
she has to say about her new album--and about what she's learned concerning
the definition of beauty, inside and out.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2004/ginnyowens-0404.html

~ Fruit Fly Fight Club
Ever seen fruit flies pound the stuffing out of each other? If you're
curious about their battle techniques, check out this site. Brought to you
by Harvard Medical School. Seriously.
http://labworks.hms.harvard.edu

3. FORGETTABLE FACT

The audio book version of the King James Bible is 84.5 hours long.

4. POTENT QUOTABLES

Every generation of Christians has this problem of learning how to speak
meaningfully to its own age. It cannot be solved without an understanding of
the changing existential situation which it faces. If we are to communicate
the Christian faith effectively, therefore, we must know and understand the
thought forms of our own generation.
- Francis Schaeffer

I should warn you, if I turn out to be particularly clear, you've probably
misunderstood what I said.
- Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve Board

Incomprehensible jargon is the hallmark of a profession.
- Kingman Brewster, Jr.

5. PARTING SHOT

When two egotists meet, it's an I for an I.

Copyright 2004 Youth Specialties







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