On this last day of 2006, God truly blessed me.
After the service today, we had a fellowship dinner. Of course the food was amazing (it was Baptist women in a kitchen, I mean come on!) but besides the food the people were amazing, and it made me realize what I really want to do with my life.
As Clint came over to encourage me, little Jacob came over and stood by my side. I kept talking and listening, and Jacob just stayed there. At one point i picked him up, and he rested his head on my shoulder. I was truly blessed at that moment, and later I realized that I wanted to be with people. I don't want to be a writer, I don't want to become some business executive, and I don't want to be the first lady, or a famous rock star. I just want to love people.
If ever I have made anyone angry, it wasn't on purpose (except maybe Beckie, but hey, we're sisters!). I know that I have stepped on toes with the gospel, and I don't apologize for stepping on them, but I do apologize for applying pressure.
Well, enjoy the last hours of 2006!
I'll leave you with thoughts from the O-C -Supertones :Refuge (In Conclusion)
Share this brief quiet moment with me.
Let the lights and smoke all fade away.
And there's nothing left but Jesus,
and no one left but you.
Where will you go from here?
Welcome to the end of time well spent.
I hope the words I'm singin'
find you well.
But, don't miss the message.
There's no greater truth.
Take refuge in His heart.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
The Best Gift of All
So, I haven't updated in a while (thanks for the reminders :] )
Last year, I posted the same old boring Christmas message -its about Christ's birthday, not the gifts. Though I think part of my excitement still came from the gifts..And who can say that no excitement comes from the gifts! But I do think that I've found more excitement in other places, which mean a lot more to me than something special in a cardboard box wrapped and placed under a tree.
The Christmas program today, had a great message, that the best gift of all is Jesus. The theme song (The Best Gift of All) was my favorite. I listened to it the last Friday of school. Among all other things that I let pass by, I let an article on religion not even phase me. Those kids are in such sad situations, believing false teachings, and here I am, someone who has been born again, received salvation through Jesus Christ, has found someone she can always depend on and trust, and I don't even think twice about the spiritual danger these kids are in. Fellow classmates that I pass virtually everyday in the hallway. The people that I do "teams" with in Mr. Morrissey's class, the "pods" in Mrs. Stallman's class. SO MANY PEOPLE! And so many dead people. I don't know who, but someone made this metaphor: walking around with dead people. I spend everyday with classrooms FULL of dead people, and I can help bring them to life, but there I sit, quietly, at my desk. Too afraid to mutter even a word about Jesus Christ, the very man who saved my life. I am ashamed of myself. The best gift of all truly is Jesus, but the best gift you can give to Him is you. Not just your heart, and not just your life. But everything. Give Him you. The whole "shabang." He needs soldiers for His army more than we need life itself. And what have we to be afraid of? Failure? Rejection? Who cares? We're leaning on the Lord's side (remember VBS????)
This Christmas, give yourself to God. Do His work. Does that mean become a pastor? NO! Become a missionary to Antarctica? NO! But be His soldier, right here (or wherever you may be). We will make mistakes, and we will be afraid, and even embarassed sometimes. But our God reigns.
Tell me who's side are you leaning on?
Leaning on the Lord's side
Merry Christmas all! REMEMBER- Jesus is the reason for the season!
Last year, I posted the same old boring Christmas message -its about Christ's birthday, not the gifts. Though I think part of my excitement still came from the gifts..And who can say that no excitement comes from the gifts! But I do think that I've found more excitement in other places, which mean a lot more to me than something special in a cardboard box wrapped and placed under a tree.
The Christmas program today, had a great message, that the best gift of all is Jesus. The theme song (The Best Gift of All) was my favorite. I listened to it the last Friday of school. Among all other things that I let pass by, I let an article on religion not even phase me. Those kids are in such sad situations, believing false teachings, and here I am, someone who has been born again, received salvation through Jesus Christ, has found someone she can always depend on and trust, and I don't even think twice about the spiritual danger these kids are in. Fellow classmates that I pass virtually everyday in the hallway. The people that I do "teams" with in Mr. Morrissey's class, the "pods" in Mrs. Stallman's class. SO MANY PEOPLE! And so many dead people. I don't know who, but someone made this metaphor: walking around with dead people. I spend everyday with classrooms FULL of dead people, and I can help bring them to life, but there I sit, quietly, at my desk. Too afraid to mutter even a word about Jesus Christ, the very man who saved my life. I am ashamed of myself. The best gift of all truly is Jesus, but the best gift you can give to Him is you. Not just your heart, and not just your life. But everything. Give Him you. The whole "shabang." He needs soldiers for His army more than we need life itself. And what have we to be afraid of? Failure? Rejection? Who cares? We're leaning on the Lord's side (remember VBS????)
This Christmas, give yourself to God. Do His work. Does that mean become a pastor? NO! Become a missionary to Antarctica? NO! But be His soldier, right here (or wherever you may be). We will make mistakes, and we will be afraid, and even embarassed sometimes. But our God reigns.
Tell me who's side are you leaning on?
Leaning on the Lord's side
Merry Christmas all! REMEMBER- Jesus is the reason for the season!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
The Amazing Missons Race (part zero)
I don't think that I'll finsih the Amazing Missions Race saga, partly because I can't remember, and partly because you don't really want to read it. So I'll go back to regular posting.
The concert we went to for Audio A and MercyMe was awesome. Of course Audio A didn't play the Houseplant Song and MercyMe didn't play "So Long Self" til the very end, but hey, they played it, didn't they? The opening guy should get some credit too, his name was Phil Whicam (sp?).
Well, i am going to go for now, short and sweet, you know how I like to do things.
Here's a riddle for you:
(if you know the answer don't comment it)
If you call the tail of a dog a leg, how many legs does the dog have?
The concert we went to for Audio A and MercyMe was awesome. Of course Audio A didn't play the Houseplant Song and MercyMe didn't play "So Long Self" til the very end, but hey, they played it, didn't they? The opening guy should get some credit too, his name was Phil Whicam (sp?).
Well, i am going to go for now, short and sweet, you know how I like to do things.
Here's a riddle for you:
(if you know the answer don't comment it)
If you call the tail of a dog a leg, how many legs does the dog have?
Monday, September 04, 2006
The Amazing Missons Race (part One)
Well, I told you that I would do both, So I am combining them. Part 1:
Missions Week:
Monday: The Evening News. The schedule got a little messesd up because of the rain, so we went door to dooring. I was with Clint, Bobby, and Cuyler. We went to visit Albert and Kellen (sp?). Albert was home (I love that kid) and he is planning on coming back, which is awesome. Kellen wasn't home, so we left him a note. Then we talked to this lady with some kids over. We got a chance to talk to them about church and how we know for sure that we're going to Heaven. She kept yelling for/at her kids though, so I don't know how much of it they actually got. Then we went on to talk to lots more people, we even got to minister to a pitt bull, which was VERY cute. Cuyler kept playing with his bugs in the car, it was so cute.
Tuesday: MOW EM' DOWN! My group was Carl, Any, me, and Beckie. I think thats it. We went around offering to mow people's lawns. And you know what everyone said? NO! They resisted the chance for a free lawn mowing! Some other groups had better luck, but I guess things won't alweays work the way we want them to. Then we came back to the church and I finally got to clip some hedges (Haha Beckie). Then the hedges had a hedge part (haha Brittany).
Wednesday: Thirsty? Wednesday we went to different parks and gave people water and a chance at eternal water. It was awesome. I was with Kristen K., Vicki , Becky G. , and Timmy. Me, timmy and Vicki were a group. And we got to talk to a lot fo people. Giving water with the application of spiritual water was a lot of fun. WE met a guy who had a very strange conversion. Protestant/ Baptist to Catholicism (sp?). I was a little suprised, its usually the other way around. We had fun though. WE ran outr of water early, but in all the whole youth group talked to about 100-200 people! AMAZING!
Thursday: The Secret of the Apple. Thursday we all went to the Haven of Rest. 1/2 of us helped with the little kids, and 1/2 of the youth group served dinner. I helped witht he kids. Andy and I are some sweet pupeteers. We did the puppet show, and my arm was in a lot of pain while doing that! Afterwards, we had BIG SUPRISE, apples. And we got to hang out with the kids, which was nice. I wanted a little kid who would like me and I could show love to, and I got one! She wouldn't let go when it was time to leave! I want to go back. I want to do something regular. It would be fun.
Friday: Missionary Dinner. The missionary dinner was AMAZING! We were separated into groups. China (me, Ty and Bobby), U.S.A, UPG, Europe, and South America. They were all served dinner differently according to the way and amount of gospel they got. China: we got little amounts of food, and our waiter wasn't very talkative. Spirtual Application (SA) : China is in a communistic communioty, so they are only allowed to have a little bit of the gospel, and it is not allowed so it is underground. U.S.A.- LOTS AND LOTS of food, good food. Good service. SA: The U. S has so much of the gospel, but we aren't taking all of it. There's still some left over, we can share! (and some of us still need it!) UPG- Unreached people group. No food, no service. SA- No gospel. No missionaries. No eternal life. Europe- gross/cold food. Okay service. SA- They have it and its thr real gospel, but its so traditionalistic (not all bad) that no one really wants to go to the churches. South America- tons of food, great service, not nutritional. SA- Lots and lots of Christianity/missionaries, but not so much GOOD spiritual food or truth. Not much TRUE gospel. It was amazing. I learned a lot, just from Friday.
Saturday: Down Time. BOWLING! Man that was awesome! Fun fun fun!
Missions week was amazing. It taught me a lot. I can't wait til Missions Week 07'. I would really love to be a missionary, but we'll leave that to God. In the meantime, keep your eyes fixed for Part 2!
Monday, August 21, 2006
Summertime, and the livin' was easy...
Well, summer is pretty much over. I have about two hours left, but they're pretty packed. This summer has been amazing. I learned a lot through camp, church, missionaries, Mrs. Johnson, and missions week. It's been nice to get away from all the studying and stress that awaits me in the school building. But at least this year my worrying will decrease. I have been encouraged by many people and given verses also. Mostly from my mom and Mrs. Scott, but others have too. Even people I don't personally know. The cashier at Old Navy even t0ld me I'd do fine. She was really nice =)
Tonight I won't be posting about the missions week, but you can be ABSOTIVELY POSOLUTELY sure I will! Most likely on Saturdayish.
Well, me and Liz spent the day together. She came over and stayed till after dinner. We finally broke our record of 618, by 206, bringing in a honking 842!!!!!!!!!! Our next year's goal is 1,000 but we'd also be happy with 843 ! Then we had our award, grahm crackers with fluffernutter inbetween and chocolate syrup "drizzeled" on top, then frozen in the freezer, plus a big glass of milk. They were amazing to say the least. And of course we had ice cream sundays after dinner also to celebrate. We played guess who and clue and we started memory but put it away for a Bible Trivia game called "inklings." It was fun. We went to dinner, and she was suprised at the converstaion being so serious, then we took the dog for a walk, played cards and ate our sundays of which I mentioned earlier :)
Well, I'm off to start the evening's festivities of swimming..making a locker sign..doing my devotions..and finishing off my report.
As Pastor would say, and said last night,
Goodnight, and God bless you!
Emily
Tonight I won't be posting about the missions week, but you can be ABSOTIVELY POSOLUTELY sure I will! Most likely on Saturdayish.
Well, me and Liz spent the day together. She came over and stayed till after dinner. We finally broke our record of 618, by 206, bringing in a honking 842!!!!!!!!!! Our next year's goal is 1,000 but we'd also be happy with 843 ! Then we had our award, grahm crackers with fluffernutter inbetween and chocolate syrup "drizzeled" on top, then frozen in the freezer, plus a big glass of milk. They were amazing to say the least. And of course we had ice cream sundays after dinner also to celebrate. We played guess who and clue and we started memory but put it away for a Bible Trivia game called "inklings." It was fun. We went to dinner, and she was suprised at the converstaion being so serious, then we took the dog for a walk, played cards and ate our sundays of which I mentioned earlier :)
Well, I'm off to start the evening's festivities of swimming..making a locker sign..doing my devotions..and finishing off my report.
As Pastor would say, and said last night,
Goodnight, and God bless you!
Emily
Monday, July 31, 2006
The Lion King
So, last night me and Beckie watched "The Lion King," and it was actually very good. There were somethings in the movie that I had never noticed before. Like a joke about turning Scar into a rug then beating him, and also when I was a child it nevery really sunk in that Scar and Mufasa (sp?) were brothers, they just didn't look alike, so it didn't occur to me that they were bros.
Everyone came home from camp, which made me really happy, because it was too quiet around here at night. It was actually pretty creepy. Stephen went back up, but I think this is his last week. THEN WE GO TO CANADA AND I AM SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED FOR THAT!
I went to morning swim practice just because and it was tiring, but my muscles didn't hurt til' afterwards. I actually prefer school swim team than summer swim, I don't know why, but I think I was actually homesick. Maybe it was because I didn't know everyone too well, and those I did know were in a different lane or I didn't really get to talk to them.
It's nice to have Pastor back at church. I really looked forward to evening service, and I enjoyed the sermon on 1 John. I vented on Rosie about my "bad day" (it really wasn't a bad day, i was just kidding) and then had a dispute with a handful of people regarding what color the bulletins were. They did look purple in the morning, but I guess they were really white.
A bird got trapped in the filter of our pool on Sunday, and my dad made me go out and throw it across the back fence. I didn't have to touch the bird, but it was still pretty gross.
MARLINS WON CHAMPIONSHIPS! AND EVEN THOUGH I'M NOT A MEMBER OF THE TEAM I AM STILL VERY HAPPY FOR THEM. THEY WERE UNDEFEATED. WOOT WOOT!
Well, I'm going to check my email, play with the dog, then swim. Have a good day!
Emily
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Movie Critique
Well, Camp was awesome, of course! The speaker was great! What effected me most was that after living with 7 years of Salvation doubts, I can finally relax, cause I know I am saved, and that's a GREAT feeling!
Anyways, you're probably wondering what the title of my post is about. I just finished watching "Auquamarine"and I have some thoughts on it.
Part of the movie really exposed me to what a worldy or broken family is like. One of the characters had her father walk out on her, and she claimed that the only place shes sees and learns about love are magazines. Like seventeen, scope, GL, and all those girly things. It really makes me fell bad, because there maybe people out there who only see love tin those places, and it's not even there. I'm grateful to be able to see love between my parents, between my siblings and I, and ESCPECIALLY AND FOREMOST on the cross at calvary. Everytime I prop open my bible, I can see love.
The movie was about two best friends who were going to be separated at the end of the summer because one had to move to Austrilia. It made me think of Elizabeth. I am so lucky to have a best friend who lives so close.
To Elizabeth: Thankyou so much, you're such a great friend. I am so grateful that by some small chance of our parents going to the same church, we became friends. I will always be there for you and I'll always think you're the most awesomest coolest person, even if you feel like nothing. I love you!
And to all other friends, thankyou. I'm so lucky to have you as friends. You guys are awesome, and I'll always think you're awesome too!
Thanks, once again!
Emily
Anyways, you're probably wondering what the title of my post is about. I just finished watching "Auquamarine"and I have some thoughts on it.
Part of the movie really exposed me to what a worldy or broken family is like. One of the characters had her father walk out on her, and she claimed that the only place shes sees and learns about love are magazines. Like seventeen, scope, GL, and all those girly things. It really makes me fell bad, because there maybe people out there who only see love tin those places, and it's not even there. I'm grateful to be able to see love between my parents, between my siblings and I, and ESCPECIALLY AND FOREMOST on the cross at calvary. Everytime I prop open my bible, I can see love.
The movie was about two best friends who were going to be separated at the end of the summer because one had to move to Austrilia. It made me think of Elizabeth. I am so lucky to have a best friend who lives so close.
To Elizabeth: Thankyou so much, you're such a great friend. I am so grateful that by some small chance of our parents going to the same church, we became friends. I will always be there for you and I'll always think you're the most awesomest coolest person, even if you feel like nothing. I love you!
And to all other friends, thankyou. I'm so lucky to have you as friends. You guys are awesome, and I'll always think you're awesome too!
Thanks, once again!
Emily
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Just another couple of days...
I decided that since I had some free time on my hands that I'd post.
Wednesday Brittany and Rosie spent the night after church (which was great, Carl did a great job leading devotions and Beckie :songs) and well....it was...interesting. We learned that Five Iron Frenzy weren't wearing their own pants, and we watched Hangman's curse. We had muffins for breakfast, and we also watched the Alive 03 Audio Adrenaline concert.
Thursday was a very lazy day for me. Beckie had Jessica and Sara over, and I sat by the pool and read almost the whole time. I got in to swim a little too.
Friday the Hembrees and Keys spent the day at the pool with us. It was a little cool in hte pool, but that did not stop Andy and Timmy. They stayed in almost the whole time. Then after they left we got ready to go to Ty's party. THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN! We spent last night in the rain during a thunderstorm in the puddles of the parking lot at the church next door to their house. We were singing camp songs and just having so much fun. We watched "Your's, Mine, and Our's" and we also watched "While You Were Sleeping" but i went to sleep, then woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. Beckie, being the greatest sister EVER came and slept next to me and offered for me to wake her up if i needed to :) I love her. I finally fell asleep and then woke up around 9:30ish and we talked a little, ate breakfast, talked some more, then went home. It was lots o' fun.
Saturday, today, Beckie had a friend over and I've just been being lazy by the pool as usual. But the day hasn't ended yet. I might talk to Christine, take a dog for a walk, then i think we're getting candy/snacks for camp.
I AM SO PSYCHED FOR CAMP!
Have a good day!
Wednesday Brittany and Rosie spent the night after church (which was great, Carl did a great job leading devotions and Beckie :songs) and well....it was...interesting. We learned that Five Iron Frenzy weren't wearing their own pants, and we watched Hangman's curse. We had muffins for breakfast, and we also watched the Alive 03 Audio Adrenaline concert.
Thursday was a very lazy day for me. Beckie had Jessica and Sara over, and I sat by the pool and read almost the whole time. I got in to swim a little too.
Friday the Hembrees and Keys spent the day at the pool with us. It was a little cool in hte pool, but that did not stop Andy and Timmy. They stayed in almost the whole time. Then after they left we got ready to go to Ty's party. THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN! We spent last night in the rain during a thunderstorm in the puddles of the parking lot at the church next door to their house. We were singing camp songs and just having so much fun. We watched "Your's, Mine, and Our's" and we also watched "While You Were Sleeping" but i went to sleep, then woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. Beckie, being the greatest sister EVER came and slept next to me and offered for me to wake her up if i needed to :) I love her. I finally fell asleep and then woke up around 9:30ish and we talked a little, ate breakfast, talked some more, then went home. It was lots o' fun.
Saturday, today, Beckie had a friend over and I've just been being lazy by the pool as usual. But the day hasn't ended yet. I might talk to Christine, take a dog for a walk, then i think we're getting candy/snacks for camp.
I AM SO PSYCHED FOR CAMP!
Have a good day!
Monday, July 10, 2006
Sunday, July 09, 2006
A heated post...
Well, spending a week at Myrtle beach, it really changed my thoughts about it. It was SO AWESOME!! We were allowed to...get this..HAVE FUN!!!!! Now I know we don't give Marco Island much credit, and i do feel bad about that, but i'm not kidding. This vacation was so much fun compared to last year. (P.S. I turned the porch light on after 9:00 just to disuprt the sea turtles....or maybe it was just to make fun of Marco Island...but whatever the reason...the porch light wa on after 9:00 and no one could stop me...)
Myrtle Beach brings me to my current fury: the worldliness of this world. On Tuesday night, our family went out the Prestons for dinner, then me, Beck, Steve, mom and nanny went out to the little stores to look for souvineers (sp?) Waves, Pacific, Wings, etc... I was absolutely disgusted. Those stores make me so mad its not even funny. They have so many sex-oriented prodcuts that it drives me up a wall and back down again, TWICE! I hate what I see! The only picture of a woman you will see in those stores that isn't animated and isn't a clothing tag is most likely half'naked. It's disgusting. It angers me! But no..they can't stop there. No that would be so so so...i don't know g-rated? No by now its rated-r. They had to take another step. They just HAD to advertise alcohol on everything. Footballs, swimsuits, towels, magnets. Yeah , okay guys, lets teach all the little kids that come in these stores that alcohol is fun.Mhmm...THAT'S A SMART IDEA!!!!! Oh, and lets not stop there, why don't we umm...oh i know! Lets advertise sex! And drugs! And immaturity! These are great lessons for kids! Now, I am not always mature and I am not sinless. But I am out from under the power of sin, and i don't have to sin. I make mistakes anyway, because i am a sinner. But i see ABSOLUTELY NO justification for any of this in a souvineer store. Who wants to walk into a store and be bombarded by sex, drugs, alchol and immodestly dressed women. NOT ME. And I'm tired of it. I have to see it everyday on T.V. and the internet (i don't have to, i can stop using the computer and watching T.V.) There's absolutely no excuse for it. NONE. UGGGHHHH! Why? Why? Why?It certainly has no positive benefits to advertise that stuff! Most of it's benefits are people who have died of bad choices they made, and sex before marriage, and pregnant teens. Is it really worth it to advertise that stuff, when its so disgusting that some people don't even want to look at it? When it causes people to think about ti and make fatal decisions? Is it? Yet they still get to advertise it. How come I can't advertise Christianity. Its not bad...infact its the best thing that's ever happened to me. But no, its too influential. You can't force it on people.
#1- I'm not forcing it on you or shoving it down your throat. I'm sharing it with you, because I want you to spend eternity in Heaven and I care about you. I want to introduce you to my Saviour, my hope, my love, my driving force, my EVERYTHING!
#2- Why can't I advertise my relgion, which is clean, will solve lot's of problems, and will provide hope for this hopeless generation, when you can advertise sex, drugs and alcohol?
When you're ready to provide hope for yourself in and for this sexually oriented-drug infested-alcoholic-immature-immodest-world. Tell me. I'll show you how. But until then, know this: My God is bigger than that of this world. He is everything. He is love. He is truth. He is the Alpha. He is the Omega. He is the beginning. He is the end. He is the bright morning star. He is beautiful. He is light. He is awesome. He is God. He is big. He is #1. He is everything to me. And He is the victor. No matter what, when He comes back for me and my fellow- family members of God, no matter how big and how strong your army is. The victory will be His.
Please, surrender to Him. Give yourself over to Him. He died for you! So that you can live, so why don't you leave this world and come to Him?
Romans 12:2 " And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, and perfect, will of God." KJV version.
If you are ready to stop conforming to the pattern of this world and come to God, please. Tell me, or someone in the youth group blog. We would be more than happy to help you out.
www.bsbcyouth.blogspot.com
Myrtle Beach brings me to my current fury: the worldliness of this world. On Tuesday night, our family went out the Prestons for dinner, then me, Beck, Steve, mom and nanny went out to the little stores to look for souvineers (sp?) Waves, Pacific, Wings, etc... I was absolutely disgusted. Those stores make me so mad its not even funny. They have so many sex-oriented prodcuts that it drives me up a wall and back down again, TWICE! I hate what I see! The only picture of a woman you will see in those stores that isn't animated and isn't a clothing tag is most likely half'naked. It's disgusting. It angers me! But no..they can't stop there. No that would be so so so...i don't know g-rated? No by now its rated-r. They had to take another step. They just HAD to advertise alcohol on everything. Footballs, swimsuits, towels, magnets. Yeah , okay guys, lets teach all the little kids that come in these stores that alcohol is fun.Mhmm...THAT'S A SMART IDEA!!!!! Oh, and lets not stop there, why don't we umm...oh i know! Lets advertise sex! And drugs! And immaturity! These are great lessons for kids! Now, I am not always mature and I am not sinless. But I am out from under the power of sin, and i don't have to sin. I make mistakes anyway, because i am a sinner. But i see ABSOLUTELY NO justification for any of this in a souvineer store. Who wants to walk into a store and be bombarded by sex, drugs, alchol and immodestly dressed women. NOT ME. And I'm tired of it. I have to see it everyday on T.V. and the internet (i don't have to, i can stop using the computer and watching T.V.) There's absolutely no excuse for it. NONE. UGGGHHHH! Why? Why? Why?It certainly has no positive benefits to advertise that stuff! Most of it's benefits are people who have died of bad choices they made, and sex before marriage, and pregnant teens. Is it really worth it to advertise that stuff, when its so disgusting that some people don't even want to look at it? When it causes people to think about ti and make fatal decisions? Is it? Yet they still get to advertise it. How come I can't advertise Christianity. Its not bad...infact its the best thing that's ever happened to me. But no, its too influential. You can't force it on people.
#1- I'm not forcing it on you or shoving it down your throat. I'm sharing it with you, because I want you to spend eternity in Heaven and I care about you. I want to introduce you to my Saviour, my hope, my love, my driving force, my EVERYTHING!
#2- Why can't I advertise my relgion, which is clean, will solve lot's of problems, and will provide hope for this hopeless generation, when you can advertise sex, drugs and alcohol?
When you're ready to provide hope for yourself in and for this sexually oriented-drug infested-alcoholic-immature-immodest-world. Tell me. I'll show you how. But until then, know this: My God is bigger than that of this world. He is everything. He is love. He is truth. He is the Alpha. He is the Omega. He is the beginning. He is the end. He is the bright morning star. He is beautiful. He is light. He is awesome. He is God. He is big. He is #1. He is everything to me. And He is the victor. No matter what, when He comes back for me and my fellow- family members of God, no matter how big and how strong your army is. The victory will be His.
Please, surrender to Him. Give yourself over to Him. He died for you! So that you can live, so why don't you leave this world and come to Him?
Romans 12:2 " And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, and perfect, will of God." KJV version.
If you are ready to stop conforming to the pattern of this world and come to God, please. Tell me, or someone in the youth group blog. We would be more than happy to help you out.
www.bsbcyouth.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 29, 2006
A little something before i venture off...
So, I decided that before I leave you, I should leave you something.
This week was VBS, and I thought it was really fun. I was in the tribe of Levi, with Libby. We had Kyle in our group, and boy does he talk A LOT! Wow, that is one smart kid!The bread was really good, of course. I also liked the market place and the dramas were really good this year. I don't think there is a 3rd Holy Land Adventure. I really liked this VBS. But, no I must say my final good bye to the Bethlehem Marketplace.
The outreach was fun. We didn't get to talk to many people face to face about their relationship with Christ, but we invited a lot of people to BSBC and to VBS.
I must say that I am quite delighted to go to Myrtle Beach this year and not Marco Island. Not only do we get to drive and not fly, but its more of a family environment, Nanny is coming,its not mosquitoe infested, and there are quite so many rules (plus the pool doesn't feel like a hot tub).
Stpehn and Jimmy were at camp this week, and it was just me and Beckie here...that was quite interesting, especially today.
I did my piano solo and my drama, and I think they both went quite well, so 75% of my summer stress is gone! YAY! I just have to finish my report, which won't be bad. Now I can just sit back and enjoy the summer!
Last night i wrote a prayer to God and we worked somethings out. It was nice to get things offa my chest. I listened to Selah: Greatest Hymns. It was really nice. It reminds me of the conversation me and Nanny had on the way home from VBS. We passed The Chapel and noted that it was a really big church. I am so blessed and thankful to attend BSBC, where we are a small community and everybody knlolws everybody. I also like that we are an "old-fashioned" church, rather than a "contemporary" because we get to sing hymns, which i really enjoy.
Nathan came over this morning. I think he found his new favorite :Beckie. that kid was running all over the house yelling her name. He loves her, and I think its really cute.
So, I am going to miss you all! I send you all my love! Have a good time at VBS!!
This week was VBS, and I thought it was really fun. I was in the tribe of Levi, with Libby. We had Kyle in our group, and boy does he talk A LOT! Wow, that is one smart kid!The bread was really good, of course. I also liked the market place and the dramas were really good this year. I don't think there is a 3rd Holy Land Adventure. I really liked this VBS. But, no I must say my final good bye to the Bethlehem Marketplace.
The outreach was fun. We didn't get to talk to many people face to face about their relationship with Christ, but we invited a lot of people to BSBC and to VBS.
I must say that I am quite delighted to go to Myrtle Beach this year and not Marco Island. Not only do we get to drive and not fly, but its more of a family environment, Nanny is coming,its not mosquitoe infested, and there are quite so many rules (plus the pool doesn't feel like a hot tub).
Stpehn and Jimmy were at camp this week, and it was just me and Beckie here...that was quite interesting, especially today.
I did my piano solo and my drama, and I think they both went quite well, so 75% of my summer stress is gone! YAY! I just have to finish my report, which won't be bad. Now I can just sit back and enjoy the summer!
Last night i wrote a prayer to God and we worked somethings out. It was nice to get things offa my chest. I listened to Selah: Greatest Hymns. It was really nice. It reminds me of the conversation me and Nanny had on the way home from VBS. We passed The Chapel and noted that it was a really big church. I am so blessed and thankful to attend BSBC, where we are a small community and everybody knlolws everybody. I also like that we are an "old-fashioned" church, rather than a "contemporary" because we get to sing hymns, which i really enjoy.
Nathan came over this morning. I think he found his new favorite :Beckie. that kid was running all over the house yelling her name. He loves her, and I think its really cute.
So, I am going to miss you all! I send you all my love! Have a good time at VBS!!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
It's almost time for dinner, but I think I have time for a quick post (yeah, I know, very unusual for me).
Well, today it rained, so i spent most of the day in infront of the T.V. Yeah, I kinda feel like I wasted my day completely. I'm sure Youth group will be more worth while though. Brittany, Rosie, and Kassie went to Alive yesterday. They called me. Andy might go up to. I hope they have fun.
Yesterday was the piano recital. As usual, my nerves got ahold of me, and I messed up the duet AND my solo. Most of the mistakes on my solo were because of the piano pedal. It took almost all of my foot strength to get it down! Oh well, the church piano is much better, so hopefully I'll be able to play better on Sunday.
So, here's my post, I'll probably post later this week.
Emily
Well, today it rained, so i spent most of the day in infront of the T.V. Yeah, I kinda feel like I wasted my day completely. I'm sure Youth group will be more worth while though. Brittany, Rosie, and Kassie went to Alive yesterday. They called me. Andy might go up to. I hope they have fun.
Yesterday was the piano recital. As usual, my nerves got ahold of me, and I messed up the duet AND my solo. Most of the mistakes on my solo were because of the piano pedal. It took almost all of my foot strength to get it down! Oh well, the church piano is much better, so hopefully I'll be able to play better on Sunday.
So, here's my post, I'll probably post later this week.
Emily
Friday, June 16, 2006
So, i think i'm getting the point: Emily needs to post.
I'm a lazy person in the summer, what can I say?
Well, I won't tell you all that's happend, since its been a long time since my last post. I ended middle school in tears, and yeah, I'm still not happy about that. But I was encouraged by Mrs. Scott that God will be there with me.
STEPHEN'S HOME!
Girls night out was A LOT of fun! Guess what Rosie! Its 10:44! Yeah, Emily gets a little looney in the late hours....
Hmm....i have a piano recital next week...yuck....oh well, its to help old people in a nursing home be happy, so i guess its worth it.
The Youth Group picnic was AWESOME! Me and Ty hung together most of the time. I love that girl! I only get to see her at church these days, so we had a lot of fun sitting by "Alder Pond" more like "Alder's Puke" if you ask me, and talking. She makes me smile =) See?
Elizabeth and I have been doing the traditional summer activities, although we can't seem to break last year's record with the beach ball volleying. Elizabeth however broke a new record with staying under water for 1 minute and 10 seconds.
I really like summer. No school and no stress...except the piano recital, piano lab, and special music....and the summer reading...but that'll all pass through....i'll live.
Well, i think I'll let you be, hopefully I'll post within a week. You never no, I get so busy being lazy, i just may not be able to fit it in my schhedule!
Emily
I'm a lazy person in the summer, what can I say?
Well, I won't tell you all that's happend, since its been a long time since my last post. I ended middle school in tears, and yeah, I'm still not happy about that. But I was encouraged by Mrs. Scott that God will be there with me.
STEPHEN'S HOME!
Girls night out was A LOT of fun! Guess what Rosie! Its 10:44! Yeah, Emily gets a little looney in the late hours....
Hmm....i have a piano recital next week...yuck....oh well, its to help old people in a nursing home be happy, so i guess its worth it.
The Youth Group picnic was AWESOME! Me and Ty hung together most of the time. I love that girl! I only get to see her at church these days, so we had a lot of fun sitting by "Alder Pond" more like "Alder's Puke" if you ask me, and talking. She makes me smile =) See?
Elizabeth and I have been doing the traditional summer activities, although we can't seem to break last year's record with the beach ball volleying. Elizabeth however broke a new record with staying under water for 1 minute and 10 seconds.
I really like summer. No school and no stress...except the piano recital, piano lab, and special music....and the summer reading...but that'll all pass through....i'll live.
Well, i think I'll let you be, hopefully I'll post within a week. You never no, I get so busy being lazy, i just may not be able to fit it in my schhedule!
Emily
Monday, May 29, 2006
Updation...to the minimal degree...
So yeah....today was the memorial day, and it was....a new experience...
I fainted for the first time in my entire life. All i remember is ending "You're a Grand old Flag," and my music started getting a brownish color, then the world got consumed by a big black blob. I do remeber telling Jackie, but i don't think she heard me, and i wasn't acting on it too seriously, because it had happened earlier and passed away....unfortunately i didn't have that luck this time. I completely blacked out, then i remember stumbling, then i saw Jackie and Lauren. and i heard Beckie behind me. Then it was off to the ambulance, where i just wanted to sit on the end of the truck, but they made me get inside, and it was air conditioned. It was AWESOME! They didn't give me any water, but the AC cooled me off, and they took my blood pressure and sugar. then they asked me questions, and sent me on my merry way! I didn't get to play anymore, but that's okay. Thankyou to all who helped me and showed concern for me, at school and home! I'll try not to faint next year!
Audrey and Elizabeth spent the night last night and we watched "Memoirs of a GEisha." we found that it is a REALLY slow movie. It was alright, but as usual, i fell asleep. We had fun though, and we went swimming in the blue-green ice cube. (Oh yeah and when i got home, beckie gave me an impression of my fall, i felt stupid :) )
I finished all my homeowrk, finally. My project took me FOREVER! From 10:00 am to 5:30 p.m, and there was still proofreading to be done on sunday ( of course there were some breaks in between).
Well, im tired and i have nothing left to type, so I'll leave ya!
I fainted for the first time in my entire life. All i remember is ending "You're a Grand old Flag," and my music started getting a brownish color, then the world got consumed by a big black blob. I do remeber telling Jackie, but i don't think she heard me, and i wasn't acting on it too seriously, because it had happened earlier and passed away....unfortunately i didn't have that luck this time. I completely blacked out, then i remember stumbling, then i saw Jackie and Lauren. and i heard Beckie behind me. Then it was off to the ambulance, where i just wanted to sit on the end of the truck, but they made me get inside, and it was air conditioned. It was AWESOME! They didn't give me any water, but the AC cooled me off, and they took my blood pressure and sugar. then they asked me questions, and sent me on my merry way! I didn't get to play anymore, but that's okay. Thankyou to all who helped me and showed concern for me, at school and home! I'll try not to faint next year!
Audrey and Elizabeth spent the night last night and we watched "Memoirs of a GEisha." we found that it is a REALLY slow movie. It was alright, but as usual, i fell asleep. We had fun though, and we went swimming in the blue-green ice cube. (Oh yeah and when i got home, beckie gave me an impression of my fall, i felt stupid :) )
I finished all my homeowrk, finally. My project took me FOREVER! From 10:00 am to 5:30 p.m, and there was still proofreading to be done on sunday ( of course there were some breaks in between).
Well, im tired and i have nothing left to type, so I'll leave ya!
Saturday, May 13, 2006
I;m sorry, i haven't posted in a LONG time.
So, I'll start out with the work weekend.
The work weekend was AWESOME!!!!I didn't want to stop working! We started out moving malch for a path that nobody walks on (oh well). Then we went and spray painted. We help bring things out from the back of the camp that we used to help with scaffolding (sp?) . Then our group (mainly Ty, Kristen, Brittany, and me, but with a few drifters) split up and Kristen and I paved cement. Brittany and Ty went to help clean sailboats, but Brittany didn't want to do that anymore so we switched jobs. When i got to the sailboats, i was working with Ty, Beckie, Rachel, and Bethany, but we were with some other staff members and their family. I think the sailboats were the most fun part! But I can say that I did 3 things that i had never done before at the Camp Patmos work weekend:
1. Spray Painted
2. Used cemeny
3. Laid on the bottom of a sailboat
This week, I went to Washingotn D.C. It was AWESOME! It wasn't boring at all (except the Baltimore Cruise and Museum of Natural History). We had a lot of fun, and i actually learned a lot and had fun learning it and seeing all the memorials. We got to see the ceremony for switching the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier. It was amazin. Repetitive, but AMAZING! Following that was a wreath-laying ceremony and Kassie got to be in it! We had some strange conversations at the hotel and some slaphappiness, but it was a lot of fun! If you ever get the chance to go to Washington D.C., I have one piece of advice for you.....GO!!!!
So, I'll start out with the work weekend.
The work weekend was AWESOME!!!!I didn't want to stop working! We started out moving malch for a path that nobody walks on (oh well). Then we went and spray painted. We help bring things out from the back of the camp that we used to help with scaffolding (sp?) . Then our group (mainly Ty, Kristen, Brittany, and me, but with a few drifters) split up and Kristen and I paved cement. Brittany and Ty went to help clean sailboats, but Brittany didn't want to do that anymore so we switched jobs. When i got to the sailboats, i was working with Ty, Beckie, Rachel, and Bethany, but we were with some other staff members and their family. I think the sailboats were the most fun part! But I can say that I did 3 things that i had never done before at the Camp Patmos work weekend:
1. Spray Painted
2. Used cemeny
3. Laid on the bottom of a sailboat
This week, I went to Washingotn D.C. It was AWESOME! It wasn't boring at all (except the Baltimore Cruise and Museum of Natural History). We had a lot of fun, and i actually learned a lot and had fun learning it and seeing all the memorials. We got to see the ceremony for switching the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier. It was amazin. Repetitive, but AMAZING! Following that was a wreath-laying ceremony and Kassie got to be in it! We had some strange conversations at the hotel and some slaphappiness, but it was a lot of fun! If you ever get the chance to go to Washington D.C., I have one piece of advice for you.....GO!!!!
Saturday, April 22, 2006
So....
So, another update for ye blogreaders of mine.
I'm sick right now. My throat hurts and my nose is stuffy (possibly from all the dust I encountered today) and I'm sneezing. Today we cleaned out my room for Chuck to re-wood. Then we went "window shopping" for furniture. That was fun ...Beckie "this is the time when someone we know walks down the isle.."
Then we went to target and bought a lamp and I got a knew C.D. Which I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND FOR ALL YOU HYMN LOVERS: Selah; Greatest Hymns. And I think you should read the lyrics to this song, I'm sure you'll like it...
Take My Hand Precious Lord
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I'm tired, I am weak I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry,
Hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet,
Hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
I'm sick right now. My throat hurts and my nose is stuffy (possibly from all the dust I encountered today) and I'm sneezing. Today we cleaned out my room for Chuck to re-wood. Then we went "window shopping" for furniture. That was fun ...Beckie "this is the time when someone we know walks down the isle.."
Then we went to target and bought a lamp and I got a knew C.D. Which I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND FOR ALL YOU HYMN LOVERS: Selah; Greatest Hymns. And I think you should read the lyrics to this song, I'm sure you'll like it...
Take My Hand Precious Lord
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I'm tired, I am weak I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry,
Hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet,
Hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Thankyou Jesus!
He performed a miracle.You say "who cares?"
He publically speaks.You do not listen.
He dies for you.You show no remorse.
He rises from the dead.You shrugg it off.
He loves you.You do not care.
He's calling you.You do not listen.
He simply wants you to repent and love him....is that too much to ask?
~
Jesus is AWESOME. Yesterday was Good Friday. Yes it was another day off of school, and yes you could sleep in and go to the mall or watch T.V. and sit at the computer all day, but there is a better meaning behind the day.
On Good Friday, a man was found guilty even though he wasn' in fact he had done absolutely nothing wrong his whole life and given the worst punnishment that people had in Roman times; crucifixion. He was crucified at 9:00 a.m., died at 3:00 p.m, and had darkness come around the Earth at 12:00 p.m.
A MAN WHO HAD LIVED A SINLESS LIFE WAS CRUCIFIED, HANGING ON A CROSS WITH NAILS PIERCED THROUGH HIS HANDS, ONE NAIL PIERCED THROUGH BOTH FEET. A CROWN OF THORNS FORCED ONTO HIS HEAD. HE HAD BEEN MOCKED AND WHIPPED. A SPEAR WAS FORCED THROUGH HIS SIDE. PEOPLE SPAT AT HIM AND THEY EVEN PUT A SIGN ABOVE HIS HEAD THAT SAID "KING OF THE JEWS." NOBODY FORCED JESUS TO DO THIS. HE WAS GOD, HE COULD HAVE PUT A STOP TO IT AT ANYTIME. BUT HE DIDN'T. HE VOLUNTARILY HUNG ON THAT CROSS FOR A REASON.
YOU!
Jesus hung on that cross and gave up his life so that you could have life. If he hadn't died that night, you would have been eternally punished for your sin. He provied a way out for you. An escape from this world. A ticket to Heaven. And do you know what, he GAVE it to you. It's free. You cannot do anything to get it. Not good works, not going to church, NOTHING. Just take it.The good thing is that like He said, He rose again the third day.He ascended into Heaven, and He's coming back again to bring those who have recieved the ticket to Heaven. If you have taken it, you will spend eternity with Jesus your savior, father, and creator in Heaven.ETERNITY. That means forever. Once you are saved and you step into the hands you can never step out. Even if you want to! If you haven't taken it, you will spend eternity with Satan, the Devil, your enemy, in darkness and pure torture worse than anything you can even begin to imagine in Hell.
AND THAT'S A FACT.
So, what are you gonna do?
If you would like to take the ticket, please pray this prayer:
He publically speaks.You do not listen.
He dies for you.You show no remorse.
He rises from the dead.You shrugg it off.
He loves you.You do not care.
He's calling you.You do not listen.
He simply wants you to repent and love him....is that too much to ask?
~
Jesus is AWESOME. Yesterday was Good Friday. Yes it was another day off of school, and yes you could sleep in and go to the mall or watch T.V. and sit at the computer all day, but there is a better meaning behind the day.
On Good Friday, a man was found guilty even though he wasn' in fact he had done absolutely nothing wrong his whole life and given the worst punnishment that people had in Roman times; crucifixion. He was crucified at 9:00 a.m., died at 3:00 p.m, and had darkness come around the Earth at 12:00 p.m.
A MAN WHO HAD LIVED A SINLESS LIFE WAS CRUCIFIED, HANGING ON A CROSS WITH NAILS PIERCED THROUGH HIS HANDS, ONE NAIL PIERCED THROUGH BOTH FEET. A CROWN OF THORNS FORCED ONTO HIS HEAD. HE HAD BEEN MOCKED AND WHIPPED. A SPEAR WAS FORCED THROUGH HIS SIDE. PEOPLE SPAT AT HIM AND THEY EVEN PUT A SIGN ABOVE HIS HEAD THAT SAID "KING OF THE JEWS." NOBODY FORCED JESUS TO DO THIS. HE WAS GOD, HE COULD HAVE PUT A STOP TO IT AT ANYTIME. BUT HE DIDN'T. HE VOLUNTARILY HUNG ON THAT CROSS FOR A REASON.
YOU!
Jesus hung on that cross and gave up his life so that you could have life. If he hadn't died that night, you would have been eternally punished for your sin. He provied a way out for you. An escape from this world. A ticket to Heaven. And do you know what, he GAVE it to you. It's free. You cannot do anything to get it. Not good works, not going to church, NOTHING. Just take it.The good thing is that like He said, He rose again the third day.He ascended into Heaven, and He's coming back again to bring those who have recieved the ticket to Heaven. If you have taken it, you will spend eternity with Jesus your savior, father, and creator in Heaven.ETERNITY. That means forever. Once you are saved and you step into the hands you can never step out. Even if you want to! If you haven't taken it, you will spend eternity with Satan, the Devil, your enemy, in darkness and pure torture worse than anything you can even begin to imagine in Hell.
AND THAT'S A FACT.
So, what are you gonna do?
If you would like to take the ticket, please pray this prayer:
Dear God,
I love you forever,
I want to do your will,
I long to be on the “winning” side
Came to earth as a baby,
I don’t have to be a good person or do good works to get to Heaven,
I believe that you rose again on the third day and stayed on earth for 40 days
then ascended,
I repent them,
I love you Lord,
I want to do your will,
I want to be on the willing side,
And as of ____time_____, day__, ________month,_date,_ year
i am!!!!
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Hmmm...I'm kinda Bored..
So, It's a 4 -day weekend, and I'm kinda bored. Today was a pretty good day. Toomorrow I go to the mall to shop for easter. I think Ty's staying for the day too. I don't have anything to type about. I am mad that Bucky got voted off instead of Ace. I've been singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" since Tuesday, and my room has been quite messy this week.
Well let this be the record of my absolute shortest post ever. I'll post soon with more to say I hope!
Emily :)
Well let this be the record of my absolute shortest post ever. I'll post soon with more to say I hope!
Emily :)
Saturday, April 08, 2006
"Updation"
So, i haven't posted in almost a month. sorry guys, I just don't like to type!
Well, last night was fun. ME, christine, and Katie went to a bonfire last night, at Rosie's. Allie, Jordan, Lauren, Kassie and Dan were there. I didn't want to look fancy or anything just because Dan was there, but Latie made me wear lipgloss (which I rubbed off my lips on the way there) and foundation. And they wouldn't let me wear my hair in a ponytail :) Oh well, It was fnu anyways. i love Rosie's bonfires.
As for leading at OLV, I'm still a little uncomfortable, but If I want to grow up and become a missionary I better start practicing now, huh?
After watching American Idol Wednesday night, i am officially infuriated! MANDISA IS THE BEST FEMALE SINGER ON THE SHOW!!! But of course, i like Taylor better, but Mandisa has 100 times more talent than Elliot, Ace, and Bucky (even though I like Bucky). One of them should have gone instead.
So, I'm currently listening to "Better is One DAy" by Kutless and it reminds me so much of camp i want to cry. i miss Camp. I hope that I can go to the work weekend. Me and Kristen can clean the craft room again, right Kristen? I'm sure she's thinking "As long as we don't have to move the bikes." I don't even like to ride the bikes. Much less move them. But I do like the Ice Cream :) Anyways, P.D. is our speaker. How can you not be excited?!?!?!?!?!?
School is well school...homework...friends...teachers...new class....new grading period...DRAMA CLUB!!!....and...band. All though I was asking Mrs. Scott's opinion on which element of success stress would fall under ( I had to write an essay on my self & the six elements of success) and though i didn't ask her to she ended up reading what I had already written, And i had my vision and goals written down. One being becoming a missionary, and when she finished she said "I want to know where you go." Every once in a while I see more evidence of her being a wicked-wretched-vile-sinner-saved-by-grace. And I may be a dork, but I think it's pretty awesome that she shows evidence.
So, i wrote to Mrs. Johnson about 2 weeks ago and she still hasn't written back :( I hope she does. I would like to keep in touch with her. She's pretty awesome.
I haven't seen anyone from church in almost a week and I think I am going to die. I miss you guys! But I had fun at OLV, and guess what?!?!?!?! I WAS LOUD! It was the turn of the century. People could hear me from about 30 feet away. I'm sure my science class would be proud.
So, I spent the night at Christine's last night. And I couldn't fall alseep, and everytime I got really close, her sister and friends tried to pull a prank on us, and they never shut the door so to keep my eyes from blinding I had to get up and shut the door.And also Grandma had told me that when she can't fall asleep she figures God is keeping her up to pray for something. I prayed for about 50 people last night. But I evenually fell asleep by playing Pachabell's (sp?) Canon in my head. Chances are if I know you closely I prayed for you. But now that I think about it a lot of the people that were close to me I didn't pray for...hmmm...maybe that's why I kept waking up. (aww another camp song, it was on the promo....i just might cry....I'm miss camp so much!)
So I think I just officially changed my favorite band form FFH to Kutless, but my favorite singer is still SHAUN GROVES. If you haven't heard him....YOU SHOULD!
So, Beckie is at Atlanta, and its very quiet around here. I get to use the computer more often too, but I don't care, I miss Beckster! I talked to her on the phone today. She was at Six Flags LUCKY!
So I need to clean my room, but I have one more thing to post about. I have observed an extra commentor who has never blogspoken to me before. Welcome to the Inside of my mind, Laughingatmyself, (in desperate voice) now can you please tell me who you are??? :) Just kidding...kinda.
Well, last night was fun. ME, christine, and Katie went to a bonfire last night, at Rosie's. Allie, Jordan, Lauren, Kassie and Dan were there. I didn't want to look fancy or anything just because Dan was there, but Latie made me wear lipgloss (which I rubbed off my lips on the way there) and foundation. And they wouldn't let me wear my hair in a ponytail :) Oh well, It was fnu anyways. i love Rosie's bonfires.
As for leading at OLV, I'm still a little uncomfortable, but If I want to grow up and become a missionary I better start practicing now, huh?
After watching American Idol Wednesday night, i am officially infuriated! MANDISA IS THE BEST FEMALE SINGER ON THE SHOW!!! But of course, i like Taylor better, but Mandisa has 100 times more talent than Elliot, Ace, and Bucky (even though I like Bucky). One of them should have gone instead.
So, I'm currently listening to "Better is One DAy" by Kutless and it reminds me so much of camp i want to cry. i miss Camp. I hope that I can go to the work weekend. Me and Kristen can clean the craft room again, right Kristen? I'm sure she's thinking "As long as we don't have to move the bikes." I don't even like to ride the bikes. Much less move them. But I do like the Ice Cream :) Anyways, P.D. is our speaker. How can you not be excited?!?!?!?!?!?
School is well school...homework...friends...teachers...new class....new grading period...DRAMA CLUB!!!....and...band. All though I was asking Mrs. Scott's opinion on which element of success stress would fall under ( I had to write an essay on my self & the six elements of success) and though i didn't ask her to she ended up reading what I had already written, And i had my vision and goals written down. One being becoming a missionary, and when she finished she said "I want to know where you go." Every once in a while I see more evidence of her being a wicked-wretched-vile-sinner-saved-by-grace. And I may be a dork, but I think it's pretty awesome that she shows evidence.
So, i wrote to Mrs. Johnson about 2 weeks ago and she still hasn't written back :( I hope she does. I would like to keep in touch with her. She's pretty awesome.
I haven't seen anyone from church in almost a week and I think I am going to die. I miss you guys! But I had fun at OLV, and guess what?!?!?!?! I WAS LOUD! It was the turn of the century. People could hear me from about 30 feet away. I'm sure my science class would be proud.
So, I spent the night at Christine's last night. And I couldn't fall alseep, and everytime I got really close, her sister and friends tried to pull a prank on us, and they never shut the door so to keep my eyes from blinding I had to get up and shut the door.And also Grandma had told me that when she can't fall asleep she figures God is keeping her up to pray for something. I prayed for about 50 people last night. But I evenually fell asleep by playing Pachabell's (sp?) Canon in my head. Chances are if I know you closely I prayed for you. But now that I think about it a lot of the people that were close to me I didn't pray for...hmmm...maybe that's why I kept waking up. (aww another camp song, it was on the promo....i just might cry....I'm miss camp so much!)
So I think I just officially changed my favorite band form FFH to Kutless, but my favorite singer is still SHAUN GROVES. If you haven't heard him....YOU SHOULD!
So, Beckie is at Atlanta, and its very quiet around here. I get to use the computer more often too, but I don't care, I miss Beckster! I talked to her on the phone today. She was at Six Flags LUCKY!
So I need to clean my room, but I have one more thing to post about. I have observed an extra commentor who has never blogspoken to me before. Welcome to the Inside of my mind, Laughingatmyself, (in desperate voice) now can you please tell me who you are??? :) Just kidding...kinda.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Yet Again...another day
And so again, I sit here at the computer desk tobore you with my everyday occurences.
Today was Friday, and we found out what parts we have in drama. i got Matilda, the part that I triend out for. I hope that it will be fun, I'm almost positive that it will be. I also am doing something with piano, which i hope will be fun too.
So, tomorrow i get to do homework all day then go the the missionary fun night, which I am POSITIVE will be A LOT of fun! I love hanging out with BSBC, and i like getting to know the missionaries too. Today we went to dairy queen, yes that was fun. We had some interesting expericences. And Luke did a flip for me when i got home from church! And the country "It's Friday" song has been stuck in my head ALL DAY!!! (Our busdriver plays country in the morning.)
I AM DONE WITH MY ACRYLIC PAINTING. I NEVER EVER EVER HAVE TO WORK ON IT AGAIN!
Well, I'm getting tired. I think i'm gonna go to bed soon. So PAYL (post at ya later)
Emily
Today was Friday, and we found out what parts we have in drama. i got Matilda, the part that I triend out for. I hope that it will be fun, I'm almost positive that it will be. I also am doing something with piano, which i hope will be fun too.
So, tomorrow i get to do homework all day then go the the missionary fun night, which I am POSITIVE will be A LOT of fun! I love hanging out with BSBC, and i like getting to know the missionaries too. Today we went to dairy queen, yes that was fun. We had some interesting expericences. And Luke did a flip for me when i got home from church! And the country "It's Friday" song has been stuck in my head ALL DAY!!! (Our busdriver plays country in the morning.)
I AM DONE WITH MY ACRYLIC PAINTING. I NEVER EVER EVER HAVE TO WORK ON IT AGAIN!
Well, I'm getting tired. I think i'm gonna go to bed soon. So PAYL (post at ya later)
Emily
Friday, March 10, 2006
Another Update
What a week. We had the Ohio Acheivement Tests this week. I think every ounce of mental intelligence has been sucked out of my brain, and maybe even more. And I have homework too, but it isn't strenuous intelligence sucking work. It's a journal thingy for the Lowell Mills, not too hard.
But let's not complain. The are better things to talk about. Like how I have a WHOLE weekend to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. I like doing that. And my birthday is in less than two weeks. I finished all my reading and writing festival books, I have no more testing, and most important and happy and awesome and cool and awesome and cool and important and awesome and cool and sweet thing is: I am bound for the promised land.
So I was praying this morning, and something cool happened. I looked up to the sky (i was waiting for the bus) and as soon as I looked up the wind started up. it felt like God was really there because i did it again and the same thing happened. You may call it coincidence, but I call it GOD.
So we have drama auditions on tuesday and wednesday. I haven't decided. I know I can act, but in front of other people? Maybe. I might be doing piano, but i kinda do want a part. I'll audtition and we'll see what happens. I was gonna say something else but i forget......
Oh well, i don't really want to type anymore. So, post at ya later!
But let's not complain. The are better things to talk about. Like how I have a WHOLE weekend to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. I like doing that. And my birthday is in less than two weeks. I finished all my reading and writing festival books, I have no more testing, and most important and happy and awesome and cool and awesome and cool and important and awesome and cool and sweet thing is: I am bound for the promised land.
So I was praying this morning, and something cool happened. I looked up to the sky (i was waiting for the bus) and as soon as I looked up the wind started up. it felt like God was really there because i did it again and the same thing happened. You may call it coincidence, but I call it GOD.
So we have drama auditions on tuesday and wednesday. I haven't decided. I know I can act, but in front of other people? Maybe. I might be doing piano, but i kinda do want a part. I'll audtition and we'll see what happens. I was gonna say something else but i forget......
Oh well, i don't really want to type anymore. So, post at ya later!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
I'm sorry :(
This post is for anyone who is connected in someway to Jason, but paticularly to Kristen Adams and her parents:
All the Way Through
God planned it,
he knows,
he scheduled it out,
where he went and where he goes.
He made a mistake,
but can be forgiven,
he needs some time,
but he'll come around.
This is of signicficance,
God works it out in his way,
We can't object,
We just have to pray.
Don't worry my friend,
dry all your tears,
Rest in his presence,
forget all your fears.
Do away with your anxiety,
ask God to pull you through,
he'll do it, no doubt,
because he loves you.
You've done what you can,
he's a relative in two ways,
keep building on that,
and remember to pray.
You'll be okay,
God loves you,
he's with you right now,
holding your hand all the way through.
Kristen, Mr. Eddy, Mrs. Eddy, I love you all like you were my family, because you are. God has the wheel in His hands, he hasn't lost control, and He won't. i am praying for you, and if ever you need a hug just walk up to me, even if I'm in the middle of a conversation with someone, and i'll give you a hug. I hope His comfort encourages you, and that you feel better.
Also, here's a song by Joy Williams that maybe of encouragement to those who are saddened:
All the Way Through
God planned it,
he knows,
he scheduled it out,
where he went and where he goes.
He made a mistake,
but can be forgiven,
he needs some time,
but he'll come around.
This is of signicficance,
God works it out in his way,
We can't object,
We just have to pray.
Don't worry my friend,
dry all your tears,
Rest in his presence,
forget all your fears.
Do away with your anxiety,
ask God to pull you through,
he'll do it, no doubt,
because he loves you.
You've done what you can,
he's a relative in two ways,
keep building on that,
and remember to pray.
You'll be okay,
God loves you,
he's with you right now,
holding your hand all the way through.
Kristen, Mr. Eddy, Mrs. Eddy, I love you all like you were my family, because you are. God has the wheel in His hands, he hasn't lost control, and He won't. i am praying for you, and if ever you need a hug just walk up to me, even if I'm in the middle of a conversation with someone, and i'll give you a hug. I hope His comfort encourages you, and that you feel better.
Also, here's a song by Joy Williams that maybe of encouragement to those who are saddened:
"God Only Knows"
You're in one of those seasons
Everything seems to go so wrong
Wish I could give you a reason
But even I'm barely holding on
When it's hard to find the answers
Let this be your hope
Chorus: God only knows all your broken pieces
Only He knows what you're going through
God only knows what you hide inside
And He's holding onto you
God only knows
You've had your fill of questions
There's so much that you need to know
I don't blame you for asking
But it's time to let go of control
And I'm sorry for what you're feeling
Please hold on to this hope
Come on, come on, He knows your pain
Come on, come on, hold onto faith
Come on, come on, you're on your way
My friend, your struggle has an ending day
Only He knows
Only He knows
Only He knows
Friday, February 03, 2006
She's baaaaaaaaaaaaack :)
So, yeah...I haven't posted in a llllllllllllooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggg time! Well, i can mostly remember today...so i guess that's what I'll tell you about. Well, i started out waking up at 2:30, and Beckie was in the bathroom, then came back crying, and mom didn't want her to wake me up, but i wasalready awake :) Beckie had a sore throat, and it hurt.
So i woke up again at 6:00, and i got ready for school. i finished reading "Hidden Talents" which was a really good book. Let's see, the busdriver was a sub, and she was really late. I got to swchool and went to art where i worked on patterns for my project. I was also designated as a copier, so i get to make copies for Mr. Gallagher when he needs them. Mr. Gallagher is cool, he goes to camp, and he's a nice guy.
Then I went to band and turned in my solo and ensemble permission slip in. We played some stuff out of the book, El: mirador, John Williams music (MY FAVORITE) which is Star Wars, E.T., and Jurassic Park music, Phantom of the Opera, and Rock Quest. Oh yeah, and Jackie needed my nail file again:)
I went to English, and we went over homework and read a play that we had already read. It was called "The Reading Room" and it was good, but I was a little bored because I had already read it before. After that we worked on homework and then it was off to Science...
Science was in the Comp. Lab and we worked on the research for our projects. i'm doing mine on the wooden pencil. I learned some stuff from www.pencils.com:
A pencil can write 45,00 words and can write a line 35 miles long.
The off to math. We took a formula writing quiz, i hate formuila writing, but i guess you gotta be open to new things. Its okay, but not my thing. Anyways, as usual i was the last one done... :) Oh well, so I'm a slow test taker, nothingbad about that. I take my time, and its worth the wait.
Then lunch came, and AA and the American History.
SO we took the Smarge Twiz, and there was one question that i definitly wasn't expecting. It was a detail really, so i wasn't really studying details because she saidmain concepts, but oh well. She said I crack her up because i get so worried about tests. (and becaused i checked my grade on a calculator right after i finished. Okay I know, i'm a dork...but I can't help it!) Then we watched a pretty boring movie about life during the 1800...yeah..it was...weird...anywho i got home and pretty much chillaxed for the rest of the night. WEll, pretty soo I'm headin upstairs to talk to the man upstairs, because I need some spiritual revival. So, back by popular demand...peace :)
~*!*~Emily~*!*~
So i woke up again at 6:00, and i got ready for school. i finished reading "Hidden Talents" which was a really good book. Let's see, the busdriver was a sub, and she was really late. I got to swchool and went to art where i worked on patterns for my project. I was also designated as a copier, so i get to make copies for Mr. Gallagher when he needs them. Mr. Gallagher is cool, he goes to camp, and he's a nice guy.
Then I went to band and turned in my solo and ensemble permission slip in. We played some stuff out of the book, El: mirador, John Williams music (MY FAVORITE) which is Star Wars, E.T., and Jurassic Park music, Phantom of the Opera, and Rock Quest. Oh yeah, and Jackie needed my nail file again:)
I went to English, and we went over homework and read a play that we had already read. It was called "The Reading Room" and it was good, but I was a little bored because I had already read it before. After that we worked on homework and then it was off to Science...
Science was in the Comp. Lab and we worked on the research for our projects. i'm doing mine on the wooden pencil. I learned some stuff from www.pencils.com:
A pencil can write 45,00 words and can write a line 35 miles long.
The off to math. We took a formula writing quiz, i hate formuila writing, but i guess you gotta be open to new things. Its okay, but not my thing. Anyways, as usual i was the last one done... :) Oh well, so I'm a slow test taker, nothingbad about that. I take my time, and its worth the wait.
Then lunch came, and AA and the American History.
SO we took the Smarge Twiz, and there was one question that i definitly wasn't expecting. It was a detail really, so i wasn't really studying details because she saidmain concepts, but oh well. She said I crack her up because i get so worried about tests. (and becaused i checked my grade on a calculator right after i finished. Okay I know, i'm a dork...but I can't help it!) Then we watched a pretty boring movie about life during the 1800...yeah..it was...weird...anywho i got home and pretty much chillaxed for the rest of the night. WEll, pretty soo I'm headin upstairs to talk to the man upstairs, because I need some spiritual revival. So, back by popular demand...peace :)
~*!*~Emily~*!*~
Thursday, January 12, 2006
...Sorry....
Sorry, I know I haven't posted, but I get busy sometimes....I don't have much to say, but Shaun Groves does. And even though I always post song lyrics, You should really read this one!
There is a part of me
That's only visiting
Torn from eternity
A stranger here
The awkward mingling of
The loveless and beloved
So far from things above
While I am here
So when the last notes of my soul's summer symphony
Go stealing through this old world's cold garden gates
I will hold no fear as You close my book of hours
And the hands of heaven carry me
Carry me home to stay
O Death where is your sting
Your tears and your tremblings
His peace is lingering
Even now
O Grave the battle's fought (no graver battles fought)
Your vict'ry has been lost
To Christ who gave it all
To take me now
"Last Notes"
Shaun Groves
http://www.lyricsdownload.com/shaun-groves-last-notes-lyrics.html(Lyrics)
Emily
There is a part of me
That's only visiting
Torn from eternity
A stranger here
The awkward mingling of
The loveless and beloved
So far from things above
While I am here
So when the last notes of my soul's summer symphony
Go stealing through this old world's cold garden gates
I will hold no fear as You close my book of hours
And the hands of heaven carry me
Carry me home to stay
O Death where is your sting
Your tears and your tremblings
His peace is lingering
Even now
O Grave the battle's fought (no graver battles fought)
Your vict'ry has been lost
To Christ who gave it all
To take me now
"Last Notes"
Shaun Groves
http://www.lyricsdownload.com/shaun-groves-last-notes-lyrics.html(Lyrics)
Emily
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