Daily Archives: July 4, 2009

Jul 4 2009

CBSM: White Water Rafting Trip!

White Water Rafting

Click Name for File: White Water Rafting Waiver (pdf)

7.27.09 UPDATE!  Meet at the church at 6:45am.  We will stop for a quick breakfast on the way.  Bring a sack lunch and a drink with you (we will provide the coolers).  Wear good rafting clothes with closed toe shoes (NO CROCS).  Old tennis shoes or water shoes are the best.  Bring a dry change of clothes to wear home.  We should be home around 7pm Thursday night.  Please print the waver that is posted here on the blog, have a parent sign it, and bring it with you or give it to Mrs. Penny on Wednesday night.  PLEASE text (652.3567) or email Mrs. Penny (fowlesb@arilion.com) to let her know you got this email.  Remember, you need to bring a little money for a quick breakfast, money for a supper on the way home, and $5 to help pay gas in the vehicle you will be riding in!  See you bright and early Thursday morning.  Continue reading →

Jul 4 2009

Storyline #49: 1 Samuel 8-12 “The Lyin’ King: Have It Your Way”

3 - 1 Sam 8-12 - King (pic)

Free files for youth pastors:

3 – 1 Sam 8-12 – King (mp3)

3 – 1 Sam 8-12 – King (Pulpit)

3 – 1 Sam 8-12 – King (Scripture)

3 – 1 Sam 8-12 – King (fillout sheet)

3 – 1 Sam 8-12 – King (ppt)

3 – 1 Sam 8-12 – King (order of service)

            I remember one of the most challenging but yet most rewarding trips I ever took was when I went with a college group to the Algonquin National Forrest up in Canada for a week of camping, canoeing, and portaging.  It was a spiritual journey to build leadership.  Every day a new leader would be picked out of the group to take the map, direct the crew, and get us to our destination of the day…many miles away.  On the last day, the guide told us to pick out our own leader.  My “genius” group decided to not pick a leader, but to let the group’s consensus (in canoes, on a lake, etc) lead the way.  Needless to say, that day was a disaster.  We learned the need for point leadership.

            We all desire point leadership in our own lives.  This is common to everyone!  We desperately want something or someone to rule over us, something or someone to follow, and some purpose to devote our lives to.  Whether that turns into a person’s group of friends, a significant other, a career, a future dream to achieve, or just plain self-centeredness…everyone is desperate for a king.  God has purposely designed us this way. Continue reading →