More Broom Hockey Fun

Just a quick reminder that we will be playing Broom Hockey again this Sunday night (Feb 15) at Alpine Ice Arena over by Sullivan off of Bardstown Road.

Game Time: 9:00 pm
Cost: $5

See you there!

YAM Annual SuperBowl party

Yep, it’s that time of year again . . . the air is cold, resolutions are gone, and the Annual YAM Superbowl Party at the Thompson house.  Becoming quite the tradition, this has become one of the staple events of the young adult ministry.  The party starts at 6 pm (for the heathen) or after church (for the saints) and stop by anytime during the night.  The Thompson’s are graciously providing the pizza so please give them a heads up if you are coming.  Guys bring the chips and drinks; gals bring either an appetizer or dessert.  Also, the infamous Jason Thompson salsa will be making its appearance for all to savor.

Even if you don’t like football . . . no worries.  Come anyway.  There will also be darts, pool, and a very intense game of Nertz.  There is even a list of those who met their spouses at this particular event . . .

New Yeay’s Eve Party!

We will be congregating at the most honorable Whitworth’s establishment around 7ish until whenever for New Year’s Eve! Come for the whole time or just stop by for a while during the evening – whatever your pleasure! Please bring a snack or goody to share and maybe a game or two to enjoy – bring a friend if you fancy! See you all there for some good times and fellowship!

**FYI – The picture included in this post was taken by Beth J.  They were sheets on a bed in one of the villages of Nepal – HA!

Mr. Green, in the Kitchen, with the Candlestick

Correction:  The author was so excited about board game right that he put “Friday” instead of “Saturday.”  Please correct this in your iphone, outlook, calendar, or mind.

Set your calendars for Saturday, October 11th at 7:00 pm for Board Game Night.  Board games you say?  Isn’t that what we used to play when we were kids?  Yes it is.  However, board games offer numerous benefits to your soul:

1. In these hard economic times, it will cost you $0 to actually play a board game. 
2. Board games let you actually look at the person you are playing against instead of sitting next to them.
3. Who doesn’t enjoy watching Marcie get all competitive . . . “Shut her down”
4. Did we mention Spena is bringing his famous Queso Dip?
5. Who doesn’t want to touch up on their Bible Trivia?
6. Because conversation happens around a table . . . or on the floor.

So here are the details:

• Saturday night, October 11th, 2008
• 7:00 in the Youth Room in the CAC (they have the coffee machine)
• Bring a board game or 2 or 3 or 4
• There will be sign-ups Sunday morning for chips, desserts, fruit, veggies, cookies and drinks.  Try and bring at least one item.
• We will go until the last person yells Yahtzee!

Pilgrim’s Progress

Last night, we started our first discussion groups on the book, The Pilgrim’s Progress.  IF you missed last night, then don’t feel like you are out of the loop and can’t jump in the middle.  There is still time!  Here is the reading schedule so you can get caught up this week and be prepared to discuss what you learned this Wednesday night at 7 pm.

• 7/23 – pages 12-81
• 7/30 – pages 82-134
• 8/6 – pages 136-200
• 8/13 – pages 202-230

Also, if you have any thoughts or discussion, feel free to comment below or to find us on facebook!

Upcoming events

1) Remember Laxer Blaze Sunday evening (July 20) after church.  We need to try to get there at 7:30 and we should have almost an hour and a half.  Cost is $10 for unlimited play.  Click here http://www.lazerblaze.com/generalinfo.html for directions. 

2) Check out this review of Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (first written in 1678) found at http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bbunyan5.html.  You can learn much more about the man and his times at the following website:  http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/.  Also, check out the pic – Bunyan had Paul Martin hair!  Join us for the study of this immensely important book on Wednesdays at 7.  Books cost $8 and you can pick one up on Sunday!

3) Paintball on Saturday July 26 at Conder’s in Elizabethtown.  Meet at church at 9 am and we will take the vans.  Cost is $25 for equipment rental, plus you will need money for your paintballs.  Shoot good-spend less!  Let Scott know if you are going!

4) Ridgecrest National Collegiate Week – like a mature youth camp on steroids!  Scott is speaking at this event and has a free apartment, so any guys interested in going would just need to pay the program and meal fee – the seminary will be paying for lodging.  This would be a great way to start off your school year.  This conference includes great preaching and worship, as well as lots of fun.  Check it out at http://www.lifeway.com/ev/ev_occ_details/0%2C2223%2CO%25253D617%2C00.html. 

Post – 4th update

Since I counted at least 15 people who were out last Sunday, just wanted to send out a quick update over some of the things going on in the next few weeks:

• The Rev. Dr. Scott Davis is preaching on Sunday morning on David and Golisha so make sure you get there early to get a good seat.  Alan is leading our Sunday School discussion over lunch so don’t forget your $3.  And finally, Will is preaching the Sunday Evening service on Ezekiel and missions completing the YAM fun-filled Sunday!
• On Wednesday, Braylon will be completing our Narnia discussion looking at Prince Caspian and the symbolism between it and Scripture.
• On Sunday evening the 20th, each of the mission trips will be sharing a brief testimony of how God worked around the region and around the world this summer.  Following this great time, we are headed to Lazer Blaze for some laser tag action.  Check the Events page for more info!

4th of July zoo trip . . .

Start your Fourth of July off right by seeing a bunch of animals behind bars . . . they open at 10:00 am and several from the CCBC Young Adult Ministry are planning on going.  If you are interested, email Marisa at marisablair2001@yahoo.com. 

Oh Boy(d)!

This past Sunday was our first Sunday of the new SS format and many of the attenders enjoyed a friendly game of Ultimate Frisbee afterwards.  I was not there, so Angela W. has graciously offered up this 100% completely accurate first-hand account of the days events:

The funny thing is . . . I didn’t even want to play in the first place.

• 85 degrees outside, with a heat index that made it feel more like 100
• A bunch of way too competitive guys who would play as if their next meal depended on whether or not they won the game
• And a stomach so full of food from the SS meal earlier that I thought I was going to fall over

But for some reason, I let myself get talked into playing anyway.  “It’s just for a while,” they said.  “It’ll be fun,” they promised.  Right.

At first it wasn’t as bad as I thought.  The guys were even behaving!  The only time I messed up was when someone tried to throw the frisbee to me overhand like a baseball – not once, but twice (we won’t name names!).  At one point, someone on my team dropped the frisbee and the other team took possession.  As our defense stepped up to the challenge their drive down the field, I found myself face to face with a sight so terrifying that it can hardly be described – the offensive force that is Adam Boyd!

Our eyes locked.  I could see that he was ready to make a big play, but I was just as ready to stop one.  He tried several times to fake a pass, only to realize that my defense was unshakable.  Unstoppable.  He pulls his arm back, ready to pass downfield, and I take a step forward to block it . . . hands held high . . . arms outstretched . . .

 . . . and I found out I wasn’t unstoppable after all.  Apparently the offensive force that is A Boyd throws a frisbee like an NFL quarterback, and my outstretched hand was just one small obstacle in the way of his receiver.  CRACK came his fist (with frisbee in hand) right onto my right hand resulting in quite an impressive fracture almost from joint to joint.  However, as I became dizzy from the pain, I remember clearly looking behind me where the frisbee had been aimed . . . and seeing it hit the ground instead of the receiver’s hands.

Score one for my unstoppable defense!

A Street Party

Let’s Celebrate With Brandi Escalante and Nathan Street…A Group Shower (for guys and gals)

When: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 630pm

Where: Home of Suzanne Lisby (if you need directions, please include this in your email)

Sports Theme: Wear your favorite sports t-shirt and be prepared for some competitive fun!

RSVP: Shannon: shannon_lisby@hotmail.com or Marisa: marisablair2001@yahoo.com by Wed, May 14

Details: Registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and Target, visit Brandi and Nathan’s site.