As you may have noticed, the YAM website has not been as active this semester as it was in it’s beginnings.  So, we are seeking your help . . . yes, you the faithful few readers . . . in how we can make this site become more of a service and outreach to both the YAM group and those not yet apart of what we have going on.

So, if you have any ideas, please drop them in the comment box to give us an idea of what would meet your needs (if you have any).

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!

Don’t forget that we will be having our annual SuperBowl party THIS Sunday at the Thompson’s house.  Pizza will be provided so please either email the Thompsons, RSVP here, or let them know Sunday morning if you are coming!

Guys – chips and drinks
Girls – Appetizer or dessert

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 . . .

This past Sunday, the YAM discussed the new upcoming Sunday School series The Exchange.  Centered in Romans 6-8, this 6 week study is about exchanging the misconceptions of Christianity from culture and replacing it with true Christianity from the Bible.  You see, Christ died to save you from your sins.  But that is not where the good news stops! There are so many ways that God works within the lives of those who believe, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The series will challenge you to rethink what it means to be Christian.  It will encourage you to persevere and endure in the faith.  Dependence on Jesus will become the focal point, and the result will be fruit that comes from the very nature of being a Christian.  So come, learn, and live life together with your brothers and sisters as we dive into some practical teaching from God’s word.

See you at 9:00 for donuts and coffee . . . Study starts at 9:30.

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!

I came across this dandy of a blog post and thought that it would be fun to pass along.  In fact, you could even print it out and bring it to the Christmas dinner on the 21st.  Wonder who would win??

“I think all women over the age of 40 have a hidden walk-in closet built into their houses that is full of bedazzled, bejeweled, and bespangled (which is a real word…click the link if you don’t believe me) Christmas sweaters. The day after Thanksgiving, they go into their secret chamber of wooly Christmas spirit and arrange the shelves of the closet like an advent calendar of sweatery splendor. They adorn each one proudly, with the majesty and merriment of all the snow angels in the world.

So, here’s the big question: how can you know if your Christmas sweater is truly Christmawesome?

Official Point System of Sweater Christmaweseomeness:

1. If your sweater has a nativity scene = +1 point

2. If your sweater has lights on it = +1 point

3. If your light is for Rudolph’s nose = -1 point

4. If your light is for the star of Bethlehem over your nativity scene = +4 points

5. If your sweater has actual bells and whistles from the Polar Express tied on by pieces of yarn = +2 points

6. If you can hear the bells = -2 points

7. If every time one of the bells rings, you get excited because an angel just got its wings = + 1 point

8. If your sweater has Luke 2 written out on it (the entire chapter) = +3 points

9. If it is KJV = +2 points

10. If it is actually a puff paint sweatshirt, which is really just a Christmas sweater wannabe = -3 points

11. If your sweater was knitted from the wool of a Bethlehemian sheep = +5 points

12. If you have more than 5 snowmen/women on your sweater = +2 points (+1 point for each additional snowperson)

13. If any of your snowmen are inspired by Calvin and Hobbes = +4 points

14. If it is a maternity sweater that reads “Mary is My Homegirl” = +10 points

15. If your sweater has stockings with your kids’ names on it = +1 point for each child

16. If the stockings are your kids’ used socks = -2 points for each sock

17. If it has a 3-D hologram of baby Jesus on it = +3 points

18. If it has candy canes on it = -4 points… I’m going to use this platform of SCL to take a stand against candy canes, a.k.a. carnage canes. Candy canes become sharp and dangerous once licked. It’s like putting an ice pick in your mouth and poking it around. I’m sorry, but if I want the flavors of mint and blood to mix in my mouth, I’ll go to the dentist. This injustice needs to stop now, so we’re starting a boycott of candy canes effective immediately. I think it’s the Southern Baptist roots in me that really wanted to start a boycott. That’s why I started Humans Against Candy Knives, or H.A.C.K. Join the fight on the Facebook group I started.

19. If it has any other kind of cane on it= +2 points. This could be one of the wise men’s canes, sugar canes, or even hurricanes. Just as long as they’re not candy canes.

How did you score?

0-3 points= Sorry to break the news, but you might be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins.
4-7 points= You’re rockin’ a mighty fine piece of holiday merriment, my friend. Just don’t wear your sweater and your light up reindeer antlers at the same time. That would be tacky.
8-10 points= “Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor, and clothe yourself in honor and majesty.” –Job 40:10
11-13 points= Bill Cosby called. He wants his sweater back.
14+ points= You are the embodiment of Christmawesomeness. There are probably three men coming from afar to shower you with gifts as you read this.
Less than zero points= Apparently you love candy canes.

How Christmawesome are your Christmas sweaters?”

Found this Friday fun on the internet by Todd Rhoades (I don’t know him; just want to give credit).  Thought it would be fun to repost here for a little humor. Feel free to add some more in the comments. How much do you think we could make on an average Sunday?

“I travel quite a bit, and have been watching all the up-charges that the airlines have been passing on to customers. From paying for the first checked bag, to fuel surcharges, to purchasing soft drinks, they have really socked it to the consumer with all the new charges. I was thinking… particularly during this economic trying time for many churches, maybe we should take some advice from the airlines. Here are some things that I think we could take from the airline world and apply to our churches that might help get us through these trying times: “

–First donut free; each additional donut is 75 cents.

–All aisle seats are now $10/week. Back row premium seating available for $20 per week.

–First ear plug is free. Additional earplugs just $5 each.

–iPod rental with a Perry Noble sermon – $20 upcharge

Oh… there’s more…

–Valet parking:  $20 plus tip

–No Bible charge: $10

–Cell phone ringing during service:  $50 one time charge

–Late to service fee:  $10/pp

–”Sing that chorus one less time” request:  $20

–Nursery diaper change fee:  $5/lb.

–KJV upgrade to NIV:  $15

–U-PIC the sermon topic:  $250

–Hit job on the organist (rates vary per city/church)

–Online tithing discount rate:  8%

–Music Volume Up fee:  $20

–Music Volume Down fee:  $20

Here’s a thanksgiving yam cupcake for all of CCBC’s YAM’s.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Your YAM leaders

 World Mission Conference

Cedar Creek Baptist Church

November 7th – 9th, 2008

 Friday November 7th, 2008
6:30 p – Opening Celebration
Guest Speaker – Dr. John Newland, 2nd VP of the SBC & Sr. Pastor, Fall Creek Baptist, Indianapolis
“Believe the Gospel”
8:00 p – World Mission Expo

Saturday, November 8th, 2008
9:00 a – Missions Breakfast
10:00 a – K-5th grade Missions Extravaganza
10:00 a – Missionary led Breakout Sessions

6:00 p – Global Impact Celebration
Guest Speaker – Dr. Tim Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth, SBTS
“Share the Gospel”
7:30 p – Missionary Dessert Fellowship

Sunday, November 9th, 2008
9:30 a – Missionaries Teaching Sunday School
10:45 a – Closing Celebration
Guest Speaker – Curtis Woods, Campus Minister @ Kentucky State University
“Send the Gospel”