GRACE Student Ministries

TEXT Bible Challenge!!

2011-04-13T17:05:00.001-04:00

Week of April 11: (1 point for verse, 1 point for bonus)
It's GUYS vs. GIRLS this week!!!
               Mon    Tues     Wed    Thurs    Fri
Sean          +2      +2
Ross          +1      +1
Ryan B      +2      +2
Rolo          +2
Brooklyn   +2      +1

Upcoming Events!

2011-03-07T12:32:00.000-05:00

TEXT Bible Challenge!!

2011-02-16T08:31:00.001-05:00

This Week's Challenge: Reply at least 4 of the 5 days for a prize! Catch-up is always allowed!!

Monday (Psalm 118:24):
Ross
Sean
Lacey
Hannah
Brooklyn

Tuesday (Romans 6:12):
Lauren
Lacey
Sean
Brooklyn
Hannah

Kalahari 2011 Highlights Video!!!

2011-02-08T12:42:00.000-05:00

Kalahari 2011!!!!

2011-02-08T12:39:00.000-05:00

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TEXT Bible Challenge!!

2011-02-02T14:38:00.000-05:00

Day #3 Winners (Psalm 18:1)

1 Sean
2 Lacey
3 Ross
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TEXT Bible Challenge!!

2011-02-01T10:41:00.001-05:00

Day #2 Winners (Mark 11:22)
Answer to Bonus is: GREATER THAN

1 David*
2 Lauren*
3 Lacey
4 Brooklyn
5 Cameron
6 Sean
7 Ross*
8 Hannah*

*Got Bonus Question Correct

TEXT Bible Challenge!!

2011-01-31T15:44:00.001-05:00

I will be texting out a scripture reference 5 days this week....if you text me the verse in its entirety each of those days, you will earn a prize!!! If you don't have a phone to text, then I'll message you on Facebook.

Happy texting!!!

:)Jamie

TODAY'S WINNERS (in order of response time):
1 Lauren
2 Hannah
3 Lacey
4 Sean
5 David
6 Ross
7 Brooklyn
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Thought of the Week

2011-01-24T08:27:00.000-05:00

What if today is the day you meet God face to face? Would you live the day differently knowing that?

New Year's Party!!!

2011-01-16T13:57:00.000-05:00

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See You at the Pole Skit

2010-09-20T13:39:00.000-04:00

See You at the Pole 2010

2010-08-24T19:05:00.001-04:00

Clippers Game

2010-08-06T08:11:00.000-04:00

End of Year Party!!!!

2010-05-24T08:47:00.000-04:00

A photo album by Smilebox

Bulletin Board

2010-04-12T12:51:00.002-04:00

Thank you Jordan, Lacey & Lauren for all your great decorating!!!! The bulletin board at Max & Erma's looks great! Love you, girls!! :)Jamie

Max & Erma's Fundraiser

2010-04-01T14:04:00.000-04:00

Print this flyer, take it to Max & Erma's on Polaris Pkwy (across from the mall) on April 11th. GRACE Student Ministries gets 20% of the sales!! Thanks for your support!

Adam Daugherty

2010-03-28T15:32:00.002-04:00

Adam Daugherty

Age:13
Grade:8
School: Heritage Middle School

Favorite class or subject(s): ski club, Science and Am History

My friends would tell you that I am: Talkative and into computers

My dream career would be: Computer Security Specialist

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Mexican Feista volley ball game

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I like rock climbing

For lunch today, I ate: Choclate Milk, Peaches, cheesy filled cheese sticks

The last movie I saw was: 2012

The celebrity I would most like to meet: George W. Bush

The best family vacation we took was to: Austin Texas, or Denver Colorado, amybe Niagra Falls

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: Chocolate Creme Pie

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: Mingle Mingle lol not, love it

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: "Be ty Fishers of Men"

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: People underestimating you "DO HARD TINGS"

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell younger kids: Do your homework listen in class and take good notes.

Kalahari 2010!!!!

2010-03-08T13:54:00.003-05:00

Make your own slideshow

Brooklyn Swenson

2010-02-02T15:51:00.000-05:00

Brooklyn Swenson

Age:12
Grade:6
School:home school

Favorite class or subject(s): math

My friends would tell you that I am: funny

My dream career would be: Babysitter

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: talking to my friends and listening to the people

One thing people probably don’t know about me: that I love monkeys

For lunch today, I ate: a grilled sandwhich

The last movie I saw was: Alvin And The Squeakquel's

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Miley Cyrus

The best family vacation we took was to: Hocking Hills

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: icecream sundae

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: Battle of the sexes

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: i dont know

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: becoming a tennager

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell younger kids: to listen to their parent and be a good kid

Ross Larkins

2010-01-27T15:53:00.001-05:00

Ross Larkins

Age:13
Grade: 8
School: Blendon

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: tennis
Favorite class or subject(s): reading

My friends would tell you that I am: funny

My dream career would be: fighter pilot
My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: the lock-in
One thing people probably don’t know about me: i play tennis

For lunch today, I ate: a dagwood sandwich

The last movie I saw was: the blind side
The celebrity I would most like to meet: tom hanks

The best family vacation we took was to: Rome

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: empanadas

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: apples to apples

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: the story about Job

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: math

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell younger kids: do ur hw

Maxie Beachler

2010-01-26T09:05:00.001-05:00

Maxie Beachler
Age:17
Grade:11
School: Westerville South (woo woo)

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: I take art classes, I'm in FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). I love soccer, cooking, tennis, etc.

Favorite class or subject(s): My favorite class would be lunch but I'll instead go with art.

My friends would tell you that I am: alittle crazy and funny?

My dream career would be: professional chef, something involved with traveling or the ocean. I have no clue.

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: getting involved/going with my church friends to Skyview Ranch

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I will read a comic book from time to time

For lunch today, I ate: an assortment of food (a very large assortment)

The last movie I saw was: You've Got Mail : )

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Bobby Flay or Matthew Macfadyen

The best family vacation we took was to: Disney World of course

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: Graeter's Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Icecream.

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: hmm... maybe charades?

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: Noah's story

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: high school and everything it includes

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: School goes by so fast, so use that time to get as far ahead academically as you can. And of course, be yourself. Really.

Evan Beachler

2010-01-25T17:12:00.001-05:00

Evan Shea Beachler
Age: 17
Grade: Jubilistic Junior
School: Westerville South (The BEST there is)

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: A lot, let's just put it at that.

Favorite class or subject(s): I like gym. And lunch.

My friends would tell you that I am: A cool, suave, sophisticated character? :-P or a dork A US Army Airborne Ranger! HOOAH!

My dream career would be:

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Kalahari, definitely.

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I like ballroom dancing. (Please don't leak this to anyone.)

For lunch today, I ate: 2 sanwiches, pretzels, carrots, banana, cookies, a granola bar.....all i can think of.

The last movie I saw was: DARK KNIGHT!!!

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Sam Worthington

The best family vacation we took was to: New Jersey

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: Pumpkin Pie, hands down.

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: The dreaded Mingle, Mingle, Mingle.

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;be men of courage; be strong."

The hardest thing about being a teenager is:

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Confidence and maturity are gifts from the Lord. By watching us highschoolers, I hope you all can gain experience and lead those weaker than you in the faith.

Katherine Patrick

2010-01-24T14:51:00.002-05:00

Katherine Patrick

Age: 18
Grade: 12
School: Thomas Worthington

Favorite class or subject(s): Native American and Independent Living

My friends would tell you that I am: Crazy and loud

My dream career would be: any career in which you do nothing for a lot of money

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Evan smacking Ryan B in the face with a dodge ball

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I rarely act my age

For lunch today, I ate: poptarts.....brown sugar

The last movie I saw was: at home?? Role Models

The celebrity I would most like to meet: probably Papa Roach

The best family vacation we took was to: Sunset Beach

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: chocolate cake

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: mingle mingle mingle

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: john 3:16

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: you think you are independent but then your mom has to sign you out of school for appointments

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: You are in middle school now, i doubt there is anymore jumping and being overly excited about anything

Dustin Evans

2010-01-23T16:06:00.001-05:00

Dustin "D-Weezy" Evans

Age: 17
Grade: 11
School: Westerville North

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: Fishing, Hunting, and bowling.

Favorite class or subject(s): I'm a sucker for history.

My friends would tell you that I am: The most amazing person they know.

My dream career would be: Fishing for a living.

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Seeing Ryan jack up his leg in front of 600+ people.

One thing people probably don’t know about me: My favorite color is purple.

For lunch today, I ate: NEW CHINA EXPRESS!

The last movie I saw was: paranormal activity.

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Gerald Swindle.

The best family vacation we took was to: Tennessee.

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: brownies.

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: Family fued.

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: The whole book of proverbs.

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: Having a cerfew.

High Schoolers Only: A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Stay true to who you are

Lacey Swenson

2010-01-23T08:47:00.003-05:00

Lacey Swenson

Age:14
Grade: 8th
School: VCS home school

Favorite class or subject: science

My friends would tell you that I am: nice and sweet

My dream career would be: to raise a family

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Baby sitting (parents' night out)

One thing people probably don’t know about me: all my illnesses

For lunch today, I ate: hot pocket

The last movie I saw was: matilda

The celebrity I would most like to meet: rascal flatts

The best family vacation we took was to: atwood lake

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: i dont know

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: apples to apples

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: i like all the verse in mattew

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: knowing who your true friends are

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell younger kids: to stay away from big problems

Jordan Swenson

2010-01-22T14:20:00.002-05:00

Jordan Swenson

Age:15
Grade: 9th
School: VCS home school

Favorite class or subject(s): spanish

My friends would tell you that I am: very outgoing

My dream career would be: lawyer

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: the girls sleepover at jamie's house!

One thing people probably don’t know about me: is the medical problems that i have

For lunch today, I ate: chicken salad sandwich

The last movie I saw was: G-force

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Shania Twain

The best family vacation we took was to: Hocking Hills

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: black raseberrie chocolate chunk ice cream:)

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: mingle mingle

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: Ephesians 6:10-17

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: fitting in with others

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: to keep your head high and always talk to God as a friend not only as God also ALWAYS believe in yourself even if someone else doesn't.

Lauren Patrick

2010-01-21T18:48:00.003-05:00

Lauren Nicole Patrick

Age: 13
Grade: 8
School: Kilbourne Middle School

List any sports/clubs/activities in which you are involved: gymnastics

Favorite class or subject(s): math & gym

My friends would tell you that I am: unique and energetic:)

My dream career would be: to be a beautician

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: spontanious combustion with david:)

One thing people probably don’t know about me: my favorite color is NOT PINK

For lunch today, I ate: chilli and a cookie

The last movie I saw was: avatar 3D

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Christopher Meloni

The best family vacation we took was to: the Grand Canyon

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: carrot cake or no bake cookies yum

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: apples to apples

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: john 3:16 it has so much meaning

The hardest thing about being a middle schooler is: drama with friends

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell to younger kids: generally if someon does this to you they have a low slf esteem and just need to get it out some how by making their peers feel like crap. And don't care about what other people think. just b yourself.

David Keith

2010-01-18T08:13:00.007-05:00

David Keith

Age: 16
Grade: 10
School: Northside Christian School

List any sports/clubs/activities in which you are involved: B-ball, Track

Favorite class or subject: English Lit.

My friends would tell you that I am: Funny

My dream career would be: Traveling the world

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Urban Hope

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I like the word Pumpernickle

For lunch today, I ate: Chipotle

The last movie I saw was: Slumdog Millionaire

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Tim Burton

The best family vacation we took was to: Washington, D.C.

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: Apple Pie

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: Battle of the Sexes

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice." Philippians 4:4

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: Peer Pressure

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Just have fun, keep the course, and above all, trust in the Lord and never forget Him.

Kate Beachler

2010-01-11T20:34:00.005-05:00

Kate Beachler
Age: 17
Grade: 11
School: Westerville South Highschool (ahem the BEST one).

List any sports/clubs/activities which you are involved: Soccer, key club, art, FCA, cooking club, swimming, theater.

Favorite class or subject(s): Art (painting), English Lit.

My friends would tell you that I am: Quirky, artistic, aanndd fun-loving? ha haa

My dream career would be: An art director for a magazine or something involving traveling.

My favorite memory in GRACE Student Ministries is: Hearing Troy and Mindy's news of their pregnancy :)

One thing people probably don’t know about me: I'm a nerd and I love reading Popular Science, and classic literature.

For lunch today, I ate: I had some water, Kashi bar, pretzels, an apple and some peppers. yumm

The last movie I saw was: Leap Year! with Amy Adams (me recomiendo).

The celebrity I would most like to meet: Bobby Flay or Roger Federer.

The best family vacation we took was to: New Jersey

If I could have any dessert right now, it would be: if it was any dessert that was calorie free I would choose the double-chocolate cake from The Cheesecake Factory. It's so good it almost makes me sick!

My least favorite game to play at youth group or SS is: I think...no, I know! That this game permeats of the putrid stink of hatred, which it absorbed by osmosis due to the strong bitterness exuded of all who have played it. This game.... is Mingle Mingle Mingle.

My favorite Bible verse or Bible story is: My favorite Bible story would have to be the one with Abraham. His willingness to just serve God on the highest level possible was amazing. He had just the most incredible level of servitude and trust in God with not only his destiny, but with his sons destiny, as well. That level of trust is what I'm striving for.

The hardest thing about being a teenager is: Realizing that the trivial stuff is just...well trivial. In the big scheme of things it doesn't even matter.

A sentence (or two) of advice I would tell middle schoolers: Don't worry so much about what people think! The people who have started anything worth while have always been the ones who didn't care about the oppinions of those who wanted to suppress their ambitions. But always help those who need it, and there will always be someone who does.

New Year's Party!

2010-01-04T10:15:00.001-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

The Perfect Gift Skit

2009-12-01T15:41:00.000-05:00

Ohio State v. Michigan Party 2009!!!

2009-11-22T12:26:00.001-05:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Costume Night Pictures!

2009-11-03T08:27:00.002-05:00

Thursday

2009-10-22T08:46:00.001-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Failing Memory - Psalm 119:33-40

Laugh of the Day:

Wednesday

2009-10-21T10:19:00.002-04:00

There is a lot of sickness going around, including myself and Mya! Please pray for everyone to stay healthy! Hope to see you all at the Video Scavenger Hunt on Saturday! :)Jamie

Today's Bible Reading: Who Goes There - John 10:1-6

Laugh of the Day:

Thursday

2009-10-15T15:49:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Conflict Resolution - Phillipians 4:1-9

Laugh of the Day:

Tuesday

2009-10-13T13:14:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Olympic Extravaganza - 1 Kings 10:4-10

Laugh of the Day:

Happy Monday!

2009-10-12T13:24:00.002-04:00

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Ryan & Carrie Ballard!!!

Today's Bible Reading: Details, Details - Philemon 1:4-16

Video of the Day:

Wedding Weekend!

2009-10-09T12:15:00.006-04:00

Tomorrow is RYAN & CARRIE's wedding!!!! Pictures will be posted here on Monday:) Please pray for the wedding and their safe travels to St. Lucia & back!

Today's Bible Reading: Sorry About the Tears - John 11:32-44

Laugh of the Day:

This one's for Ryan & Carrie!

Thursday

2009-10-08T14:32:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Deja Vu All Over Again - John 21:1-14

Our "Read Through the Bible in One Year" is now on the sidebar menu.

Laugh of the Day:

Wednesday

2009-10-07T17:08:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Understand One Another - Proverbs 16:16-22

Laugh of the Day:

Monday

2009-09-28T15:16:00.003-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Beware of Jumping to Conclusions Joshua 22:10-34

Read Thru the Bible in one Year:

Saturday Genesis 41-42

Sunday Genesis 43-45

Today Genesis 46-47

Laugh of the Day:

Happy Friday!

2009-09-25T16:24:00.004-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Contentment Matthew 6:24-34

Read thru the Bible in one year:

Wed- Genesis 32-34

Thurs- Genesis 35-37

Today- Genesis 38-40

Laugh of the Day:

Tuesday

2009-09-22T18:04:00.003-04:00

Special Prayer Request: Tomorrow morning is SEE YOU AT THE POLE 2009!!! I will be praying for all of you who are participating, as well as all the teens across the country.
:)Jamie

Today's Bible Reading: Revelation 5:8-14 Everyone Sings!

Read Thru the Bible in a Year: Genesis 30-31

Video of the Day:

Happy Monday!

2009-09-21T10:32:00.003-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Matthew 23:1-15 Whitewashed Tombs

Read through the Bible in one year:
(Catching up on some days I didn't post!)
Friday Genesis 19-21
Saturday Genesis 22-24
Sunday Genesis 25-26
Today Genesis 27-29

Laugh of the Day:

Thursday

2009-09-17T13:35:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: The Thinking Christian 2 Corin. 10:1-11

Read through the Bible in One Year - Genesis 16-18

Laugh of the Day: Check back later!

Wednesday

2009-09-16T14:03:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Things Said in Secret Ephesians 4:25-32

Read Through the Bible:

Tuesday - Job 40-42

Today - Genesis 12-15

Laugh of the Day:

Happy Monday!

2009-09-14T09:02:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Leaving a Legacy - Deut. 6:4-9

Through the Bible in one year:

Saturday Job 32-34

Sunday Job 35-37

Today Job 38-39

Laugh of the Day

9/11....we remember

2009-09-11T12:53:00.001-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Acts 5:1-11 How Honest Are You?

Read Through the Bible: Today, read 3 chapers Job 29-31

We Remember:

Thursday

2009-09-10T11:29:00.001-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Untended Places Psalm 119:9-16

Read Through the Bible:

Laugh of the Day:

Wednesday

2009-09-09T14:48:00.002-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: How to Become Rich! Luke 12:13-21

Bible-in-a-Year: Read 3 chapters- Job 21-23

Laugh of the Day:

Phil 4:4-47

Thursday

2009-09-03T15:24:00.003-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Journeys Phillipians 1:1-18
Read Through the Bible: Read 4 chapters Genesis 8-11

Prayer Requests:
Back to school!

Laugh of the Day:

Wednesday

2009-09-02T14:44:00.003-04:00

Today's Bible Reading: Patience in Prison Genesis 40:1-14,23
Through the Bible in One Year: Today, read 4 chapters - Genesis 4-7

Prayer Requests:
Back to school!

Laugh of the Day:

Tuesday

2009-09-01T17:34:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional: Running a Marathon Phillipians 3:12-21

Prayer Requests:

Back to School! Tests, sports, papers, etc..!!

Laugh of the Day:

Back to School!!!

2009-08-26T13:43:00.003-04:00

Summer is officially over for most of you! I hope everyone had a great first day back to school!!! The blog is back! Check it daily for devotions, announcements, pictures...and leave your comments!

:)Jamie

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 10:13 Anyone Who Calls

Beginning September 1st: Read through the Bible in one year Plan! Track your daily reading!

OUR BLOG

2009-07-29T15:08:00.004-04:00

Hey everyone!
The GRACE Student Ministries Blog will be returning in late August with daily devotions, laughs of the day, and much more! I will continue to post prayer requests in the left side bar throughout the summer, so let us know how we can pray for you!

Have a wonderful summer!
Jamie :)

Tuesday

2009-07-07T18:02:00.001-04:00

Today's Devotional:
Doing the Work of God John 6:25-33

Prayer Requests:
Ryan & others at Urban Hope missions trip in Philadelphia
Everyone traveling-vacations & holiday weekend
Summer jobs, sports & activities

Happy Monday!

2009-07-06T14:47:00.003-04:00

We hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend!!! Email your family 4th of July pics to Jamie and she will post them on this site!!!

Today's Devotional:

Bubbles on the Border 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Prayer Requests:

Ryan & others at Urban Hope missions trip in Philadelphia

Everyone traveling-vacations & holiday weekend

Summer jobs, sports & activities

Laugh of the Day:

Wednesday

2009-07-01T16:09:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional: The Reveal Luke 2:25-35

Prayer Requests:
Ryan & other teens going to the Urban Hope Missions Trip next week in Philadelphia
Everyone traveling for vacations & July 4th
Adam & others who are witnessing at Red, White & Boom on Friday
Ross's family traveling & his baseball
John's Dad

Fireworks!

Tuesday

2009-06-30T12:54:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional:
Search & Rescue Luke 19:1-10

Prayer Requests:
Ryan & other teens going to the Urban Hope Missions Trip next week in Philadelphia
Everyone traveling for vacations & July 4th
Adam & other who are witnessing at Red, White & Boom on Friday
Ross's family traveling & his baseball
John's Dad

Friday

2009-06-26T07:36:00.001-04:00

Today's Devotional:
The Song of the Saints Revelations 15

Prayer Requests:
Everyone traveling
Westerville Relay for Life

Thursday

2009-06-25T07:58:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional: Chimp Eden Numbers 14:1-10

Laugh of the Day:
In the morning, a blonde enters a restaurant with a carton of orange juice. She puts the orange juice on the table and stares at it. The store is about to close down and the blonde is still staring at the orange juice. A waiter comes and asks the blonde, "Excuse me, we are about to close for the evening, I'm afraid your going to have to leave." "No" They blonde replies."Why not?" questions the waiter."The carton says "concentrate".

Prayer Requests:
Everyone traveling for summer vacations
Summer jobs/activities
Relay for Life is Friday-Saturday at Westerville Central H.S.

Wednesday

2009-06-24T14:11:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in awhile! Hope you're having a great summer!

Today's Devotional: Postponement Problems Romans 12:4-13

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:

Thursday

2009-06-18T20:29:00.001-04:00

Today's Devotional:
Passionate Boldness Acts 4:5-13

Prayer Requests:
Ron & Bonnie's family....Ron's brother died
Pray for Ryan who is at Beyond '09 with Adam and Taylor
Unspoken Requests
Adam's sister Marie got wisdom teeth out on Monday

Wednesday

2009-06-17T17:58:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional:
Common Cents Mark 12:41-44

Prayer Requests:
A Message from Bonnie...Ron's brother John died yesterday-
Thanks all of those who prayed for Ron's brother, John. He went peacefully to his heavenly home yesterday afternoon and I keep wondering what his first day in heaven has been like! I'm sure it's been awesome!

Pray for Ryan who is at Beyond '09 with Adam and Taylor
Unspoken Requests
Ryan with Adam & Taylor at Beyond Camp
Adam's sister Marie got wisdom teeth out on Monday

Tuesday

2009-06-16T15:47:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional:
My Two Cents Acts 2:40-47

Prayer Requests:
Ryan with Adam & Taylor at Beyond Camp
Ron's brother John & family
Helen & Guy traveling
Unspoken requests
Adam's sister Marie got wisdom teeth out yesterday

CAR WASH Pictures!

2009-06-15T08:44:00.005-04:00

Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Car Wash! We made about $450!!! Thanks to John for organizing it....great work!

Happy Friday!

2009-06-12T13:23:00.001-04:00

Today's Devotional: A Fair Trade Psalm 119:161-168

Prayer Requests:
Ron & family
Is anyone still in school? If so, school projects, tests, etc.!!
CAR WASH on Saturday-Invite all your family & friends to stop by!!!
Pasta Dinner on Sunday

Thursday

2009-06-11T09:26:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional: Religious Nuts Matthew 10:16-22

Prayer Requests: Ron & family
Is anyone still in school? If so, school projects, tests, etc.!!
CAR WASH on Saturday-Invite all your family & friends to stop by!!!
Pasta Dinner on Sunday

Laugh of the day:

Wednesday

2009-06-10T08:04:00.004-04:00

Today's Devotional: Land of Eternal Spring Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Prayer Requests:

Laugh of the day:

Tuesday

2009-06-09T08:01:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional: Risk Proverbs 6:16-19

Prayer Requests:
Rev. Fitch's family
Ron's family
School, exams, etc.
Car Wash on Saturday
Pasta Dinner on Sunday

Sign-Ups
Did you sign up to help at the Car Wash and/or Pasta Dinner? It's not too late! You can sign up online or email us.

Ron's "Bike Miles for Bibles" Challenge!
Hey All,
Just in case you missed it on my status.
The challenge has been met for this week.
We had 10 students and 4 adults in class this week.
10 students brought their Bibles and 2 didn't, so my ride had to be at least 8 miles. (cake walk!) Sunday evening Bonnie, Greg and Ladan rode with me and we had a GREAT ride.
We started out at the soccer fields on Cleveland Ave. in Westerville and rode to the fields at Easton and back. That's 15.4 miles round trip. We made it in 1 hour and 33 minutes, and that was with taking about a 5 minute break on the ride back north. Even with the break our average speed was 10 mph.
So, I ended up doing a mile for each person who was there, with or without their Bibles, plus 1.4 miles. You might say, I paid the bill and left a tip.
Lets see if we can make next weeks ride a bit tougher! (:> Or not! I am a bit sore, but will survive. (:< I hope you all have a very good week!
God Bless,
~ Ron ~

Monday

2009-06-08T07:28:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional: A Life Remembered Psalm 139:1-16

Prayer Requests:

Rev. Fitch's funeral today

Ron's family

School, exams, etc.

Car Wash on Saturday

Pasta Dinner on Sunday

Sign-Ups

Did you sign up to help at the Car Wash and/or Pasta Dinner? It's not too late! You can sign up online or email us.

Laugh of the Day:

Friday

2009-06-05T08:16:00.005-04:00

****URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS****
Ron Broseus's brother John is in ICU at St. Ann's...also pray for Ron's family members who don't know Jesus
Rev. Fitch died yesterday, please pray for the family
Final Exams

Today's Devotional:
Adopted Colossians 3:5

Wednesday

2009-06-03T22:37:00.003-04:00

Time is ticking away, Time Out, What Time is It, Time to Go, Time after Time......Take some time to read today's devotional: The Lord of Our Years Psalm 90:2

Laugh of the Day:
Bed-Time!
A boy was in trouble so he had to go to bed early. He got in bed and asked his dad for a glass of water, so his dad brought him a glass. Five minutes later the boy called down to his dad, ''can I have another glass of water?"So, his dad brought him up one. Five minutes later the boy called back down too his dad saying ''can I have another glass of water?" His dad said NO, if you ask me one more time I'm going to come up there and spank you. Five minutes later the boy called down, ''on your way up to spank me can you bring me a glass of water?

Prayer Requests:
School-tests, projects, sports, etc.

Tuesday

2009-06-02T08:42:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional: Pay it Forward John 13:15

Laugh of the Day:
I walked into McDonald's and asked for fries. The woman at the counter said, "Would you like fries with that?"-Jay Leno

Prayer Requests:
School Work....hang in there, guys.....just a few days left!!!!

:)

Happy Monday!

2009-06-01T17:48:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional: Holy Fools Genesis 12:1-5

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:

Tests, homework, projects for end of school year!

Happy Friday!

2009-05-29T07:16:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional: Want to Fly Away? Psalm 55:1-8

Laugh of the Day:
The Redneck Church-
1. People ask, when Jesus fed the 5000, whether the two fish were bass or catfish, and what bait was used to catch 'em.
2. The pastor says, "I'd like to ask Bubba to help take up the offering," and then five guys and two women stand up.
3. Opening day of deer season is recognized as an official church holiday.
4. A member of the church requests to be buried in his 4-wheel-drive truck because "It ain't never been in a hole it couldn't get out of."
5. The choir is known as the "OK Chorale."

Prayer Requests:
End of school year projects, tests, etc.
Our upcoming fundraisers
Nick's Uncle with Cancer
Lauren's teacher who is pregnant

Thursday

2009-05-28T08:40:00.007-04:00

Today's Devotional: Witnesses Acts 1:8

Pictures of the Day!

Last night's final Youth Group of the School Year for the Middle School:

Wednesday

2009-05-27T14:08:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional: Who's Your Mainstay? Psalm 54:1-7

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:

Tuesday

2009-05-26T11:07:00.003-04:00

Hope everyone had a great long weekend!!! We missed you all on Sunday!

:) Jamie

Today's Devotional: The Fool's Folly Psalm 53:1-6

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:

Happy Friday!

2009-05-22T07:23:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional: First Step to Wisdom Proverbs 1:8-16

**New** Topic of the Day:
Leave your comments about your Memorial Day Weekend Plans!

Video of the Day: Memorial Day Tribute

Prayer Requests:
Lauren-Cheerleading Tryouts
Everyone traveling for Memorial Day & M.S. D.C. Trip
Nick-Football
John's Mom-back pain
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
End of Year Schoolwork and Projects
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Troy's brother MarcTroy's co-worker's daughter

Middle School - Sunday School Challenge: Visit this blog at least twice this week, read the devotional, and leave me a comment by clicking on "comments" below (or you can email me). BONUS: Fill in the following blanks about Sunday's lesson...Persecution results in 1. Honoring God and 2. _____ ______

Have a great long weekend!!!!

Thursday

2009-05-21T07:42:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional: Is He enough? Acts 3:1-20

**New**
Topic of the Day: Leave your comments about last night's American Idol results!

Laugh of the Day:
Since it is Mya's Birthday on Monday, I thought it would be appropriate to look back at one of her funny videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBl6iv3wc6U In this one, I am doing cartwheels and Mya thinks it's hysterical!

Prayer Requests:
Lauren-Cheerleading Tryouts Tonight!!!
Everyone traveling for Memorial Day & 8th Grade D.C. Trip
Nick-Football
John's Mom-back pain
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
End of Year Schoolwork and Projects
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Troy's brother Marc
Troy's co-worker's daughter

Middle School - Sunday School Challenge: Visit this blog at least twice this week, read the devotional, and leave me a comment by clicking on "comments" below (or you can email me). BONUS: Fill in the following blanks about Sunday's lesson...Persecution results in 1. Honoring God and 2. _____ ______

Wednesday

2009-05-20T07:45:00.003-04:00

Today's Devotional: The Holy Spirit's Role in Salvation John 16:7-13

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:
Everyone traveling for Memorial Day
John's Mom-back pain
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
End of Year Schoolwork and Projects
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Troy's brother MarcTroy's co-worker's daughter

Middle School - Sunday School Challenge: Visit this blog at least twice this week, read the devotional, and leave me a comment by clicking on "comments" below (or you can email me). BONUS: Fill in the following blanks about Sunday's lesson...Persecution results in 1. Honoring God and 2. _____ ______

Tuesday

2009-05-19T07:45:00.002-04:00

Today's Devotional: War in Heaven Revelation 12:7-9

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:

Everyone traveling for Memorial Day

John's Mom-back pain

Nick's Uncle has cancer

Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby

Jim's work

End of Year Schoolwork and Projects

School & Sports

Graduating Seniors

Troy's brother MarcTroy's co-worker's daughter

Middle School - Sunday School Challenge: Visit this blog at least twice this week, read the devotional, and leave me a comment by clicking on "comments" below (or you can email me). BONUS: Fill in the following blanks about Sunday's lesson...Persecution results in 1. Honoring God and 2. _____ ______

Happy Monday!

2009-05-18T07:53:00.004-04:00

Today's Devotion: The Heavenly Alternative 2 Corinthians 5:8

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:
Everyone traveling for Memorial Day
John's Mom-back pain
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
End of Year Schoolwork and Projects
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Troy's brother Marc
Troy's co-worker's daughter

Middle School - Sunday School Challenge:
Visit this blog at least twice this week, read the devotional, and leave me a comment by clicking on "comments" below (or you can email me). BONUS: Fill in the following blanks about Sunday's lesson...Persecution results in 1. Honoring God and 2. _____ ______

Happy Friday!

2009-05-15T07:50:00.002-04:00

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:13-15 - Silenced Witness

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:
Paintball on Saturday
Everyone who is sick!
Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray! He is home from the hospital!
OAT Testing
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
Everyone traveling
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Troy's brother Marc

Thursday

2009-05-14T08:28:00.003-04:00

Bible Reading: Lost Joy Psalm 51:12

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:

Paintball on Saturday

Everyone who is sick!

Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray! He is home from the hospital!

OAT Testing

Nick's Uncle has cancer

Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby

Jim's work

Everyone traveling

School & Sports

Graduating Seniors

Troy's brother Marc

Wednesday

2009-05-13T18:20:00.002-04:00

Bible Reading: The Greatest Loss Psalm 51:11

Laugh of the Day:

Happy Monday!

2009-05-11T10:42:00.002-04:00

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7-9 What Do You Hear?

Laugh of the Day:

Prayer Requests:

Paintball on Saturday

Everyone who is sick!

Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray! He is home from the hospital!

OAT Testing

Nick's Uncle has cancer

Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby

Jim's work

Everyone traveling

School & Sports

Graduating Seniors

Brad's Mom had a root canal

Brad's family

Troy's brother Marc

Mother's Day Weekend!

2009-05-08T09:34:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone, don't forget Mom this weekend!!!

Bible Reading: Mother's Day

Laugh of the Day: Tribute to Moms (from Home Improvement)

Prayer Requests:
Our Moms!
John traveling for his uncle's funeral
Everyone who is sick!
Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray! He is home from the hospital!
OAT Testing
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
Everyone traveling
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Brad's Mom had a root canal
Brad's family
Troy's brother Marc

Thursday

2009-05-07T07:48:00.002-04:00

BIBLE READING: Galatians 4:4 At Just the Right Time

LAUGH OF THE DAY:
A preacher trained his horse to go when he said, "Praise the Lord," and to stop when he said, "Amen". The preacher mounted the horse, said, "Praise the Lord" and went for a ride. When he wanted to stop for lunch, he said, "Amen". He took off again, saying, "Praise the Lord". The horse started going toward the edge of the cliff. The preacher got excited and said, "Whoa!". Then he remembered and said, "Amen", so the horse stopped at the edge. The preacher was so relieved that he looked up to heaven and said, "Praise the Lord!"

PRAYER REQUESTS:
John traveling for his uncle's funeral
Everyone who is sick!
Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray! He is home from the hospital!
OAT Testing
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
Everyone traveling
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Brad's Mom had a root canal
Brad's family
Troy's brother Marc

Tuesday

2009-05-05T08:21:00.003-04:00

PLEASE PRAY! John Stuart's uncle Jerry passed away early on Monday morning. Jerry accepted the Lord as his personal Savior last Thursday. Praise the Lord! Please pray for John and his family and safe travels.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 27:1 How to be Fearless

LAUGH OF THE DAY:

PRAYER REQUESTS:
Everyone who is sick
Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray! He is home from the hospital!
OAT Testing
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
Everyone traveling
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Brad's Mom had a root canal
Brad's family
Troy's brother Marc

Happy Monday!

2009-05-04T09:31:00.002-04:00

BIBLE READING: Connectors

LAUGH OF THE DAY:

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Everyone who is sick

Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray! He is home from the hospital!

OAT Testing

Nick's Uncle has cancer

Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby

Jim's work

Everyone traveling

School & Sports

Graduating Seniors

Brad's Mom had a root canal

Brad's family

Troy's brother Marc

Happy Friday!

2009-05-01T11:12:00.001-04:00

PRAYER REQUESTS:
***Jordan, Lacey & Alyssa's Grandpa had a stroke...please pray!***
OAT Testing
Nick's Uncle has cancer
Jordan going to Dayton this weekend
Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby
Jim's work
Everyone traveling
John's brother had surgery-Praise! He is doing well!
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Brad's Mom had a root canal
Kate-school play
Brad's brother Brennen in rehab
Brad's family
Women of GRACE Event on Thursday
Troy's brother Marc

BIBLE READING:
Psalm 119:133 The Cheat Test

Thursday

2009-04-30T08:32:00.004-04:00

BIBLE READING: Proverbs 16:32 Self Control is Better

LAUGH OF THE DAY:

PRAYER REQUESTS:

OAT Testing

Nick's Uncle has cancer

Jordan going to Dayton this weekend

Lauren's teacher is pregnant..under stress and affecting baby

Jim's work

Everyone traveling

John's brother had surgery-Praise! He is doing well!

School & Sports

Graduating Seniors

Brad's Mom had a root canal

Kate-school play

Brad's brother Brennen in rehab

Brad's family

Women of GRACE Event on Thursday

Troy's brother Marc

Middle School S.S. Challenge: Visit this blog at least 3 days this week, read the Bible Reading and leave me a comment!

Challenge Winners so far this week:

Wednesday

2009-04-29T08:07:00.003-04:00

BIBLE READING: Drifting Away: Imagine relaxing on a rubber raft...

LAUGH OF THE DAY:

PRAYER REQUESTS:
Everyone traveling
John's brother had surgery-Praise! He is doing well!
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
Scott
Brad was sick
Kate-school play
Brad's brother Brennen in rehab
Brad's family
Women of GRACE Event on Thursday
Troy's brother Marc

Middle School S.S. Challenge: Visit this blog at least 3 days this week, read the Bible Reading and leave me a comment!

Challenge Winners so far this week:

Tuesday

2009-04-28T09:33:00.004-04:00

BIBLE READING: Psalm 47:1-9 Timeless Praise

LAUGH OF THE DAY:

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Everyone traveling

John's brother had surgery-Praise! He is doing well!

School & Sports

Graduating Seniors

Scott

Brad was sick

Kate-school play

Brad's brother Brennen in rehab

Brad's family

Women of GRACE Event on Thursday

Troy's brother Marc

Middle School S.S. Challenge: Visit this blog at least 3 days this week, read the Bible Reading and leave me a comment!

Challenge Winners so far this week:

Happy Monday!

2009-04-27T07:27:00.002-04:00

BIBLE READING: Matthew 6:25-34 First Things First

LAUGH OF THE DAY:

PRAYER REQUESTS:
John's brother had surgery-Praise! He is doing well!
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
David's sunburn
Scott-making website for work
Brad's cousin-appendix burst
Kate-school play
Brad's brother Brennen in rehab
Brad's family

Middle School S.S. Challenge: Visit this blog at least 3 days this week, read the Bible Reading and leave me a comment!

Friday!

2009-04-24T08:07:00.002-04:00

BIBLE READING: Revelation 3:17 Poor, Blind, & Naked

LAUGH OF THE DAY:

PRAYER REQUESTS:

John's brother had surgery-Praise! He is doing well!

School & Sports

Graduating Seniors

David's sunburn

Scott-making website for work

Brad's cousin-appendix burst

Adam-Praise! His uncle is recovering from heart surgery well!

Carrie-traveling home from Colorado

Kate-pray the set for the school play gets painted in time

Brad's brother Brennen in rehab

Brad's family

Middle School S.S. Challenge:

Memorize John 15:5

"I am the _____; you are the _______. If a man ______ in me and I in ______, he will _______ much fruit; apart from me you can do ______.

Thursday

2009-04-23T08:21:00.002-04:00

BIBLE READING: Psalm 46:1-3 Help in Tight Places

LAUGH OF THE DAY:
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds.After explaining the commandment to "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat one little boy answered, "Thou shall not kill."

PRAYER REQUESTS:
John's brother had surgery-Praise! He is doing well!
School & Sports
Graduating Seniors
David's sunburn
Scott-making website for work
Brad's cousin-appendix burst
Adam-Praise! His uncle is recovering from heart surgery well!
Carrie-in Colorado
Kate-pray the set for the school play gets painted in time
Brad's brother Brennen in rehab
Brad's family

Middle School S.S. Challenge:
Memorize John 15:5
"I am the _____; you are the _______. If a man ______ in me and I in ______, he will _______ much fruit; apart from me you can do ______.