Create Sabbath in 2006

As I begin to look into the coming year I get overwhelmed with how much I have to accomplish. However the ironic thing is that the promise of God is that it is not in the multitude of things that we get done, but that in the stillness we will be with Him. That all we have to do is accept the gift. This year we shoudl jump in and accept the gift of REST.

Don

Hebrews 4:1-10

God's promise of entering his place of rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to get there. For this Good News – that God has prepared a place of rest – has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn't believe what God told them.

For only we who believe can enter his place of rest. As for those who didn't believe, God said, "In my anger I made a vow: 'They will never enter my place of rest,'" even though his place of rest has been ready since he made the world. We know it is ready because the Scriptures mention the seventh day, saying, "On the seventh day God rested from all his work."

So God's rest is there for people to enter. But those who formerly heard the Good News failed to enter because they disobeyed God. So God set another time for entering his place of rest, and that time is today. God announced this through David a long time later in the words already quoted: "Today you must listen to his voice. Don't harden your hearts against him."

This new place of rest was not the land of Canaan, where Joshua led them. If it had been, God would not have spoken later about another day of rest. So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God.

For all who enter into God's rest will find rest from their labors, just as God rested after creating the world.

God's Promise- Be Still and Know that I am God.

A long time ago...

Okay it has been way to long since my last post, but you know how it gets with Summer, CRAZY! This summer has flown by an so much stuff has been happening with our group. Let me give you a rundown in case you forgot or missed something.

There are now two Youth Groups.
"BYF Velocity" Junior High Youth Group meets from 5:00pm to 6:15 on Sunday nights. "BYF EDGE" Senior High Youth Group meets From 6:30pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday nights.
"StudentLife 1050" Student Bible Discussion will be starting Sunday August 28th. We will beginning a new series on Character.

On August 21st, we will head up to Chico to tube down the Sacramento River. The cost is $5.00 to cover Gas and Tube Rental, plus bring your own lunch & dinner money.

August 27th, we are tentatively having our annual parking lot sale to help us raise money for upcoming events such as The Disneyland Experience, and Student Leadership Camp.

The Disneyland Experience is going to be held November 18th through 22nd. We will be spending three days at the Disneyland Resort. Cost to be determined.

We had a great couple of weeks at camp this Summer. If you missed it then don't miss your next opportunity coming this fall. The Student Leadership Camp is sure to be a fun time, as well as eye opening. More details to come.

All this plus our return to Pirates of Emerson, our Christmas Banquet, and much much more.

finally many have asked. So here is the answer, " The next lock-in is September 16th." It will be a Back-to-School Lock-in so invite all of your friends!!!!

-The Bus Driver
Don

"Baby Got Book" by Sir Reads-A-Lot

Hey Gang I think you should take a look at this video. It is a parody by Dan Smith, a preacher back east. It is so funny.

Dan Smith's website: http://www.whiteboydj.com/babygotbook

It's time to Express

So what part of yourself do you wish you had more time to express?


I would like to express my musical side more. Anyone up for starting a Youth Worship team again?

hmmm?

D

Extreme Makeover: The Greatest Gift

Extreme! Now! I want to be Different!

These are things I hear and see on tv with all the makeover shows. Very few people will take the time to work to achieve a goal. We want it now and make it easy.

As I was reading the lesson in the book this week, the idea of the Greatest Gift fit in with this. It got me thinking about the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition I watched on Sunday night. How this very deserving family, that was extremely down on their luck, had a group of saviors come in and fix their house. By fixing this one thing it allowed them to change their entire life around.

The Gift was given, but the work still remains. They have to develop new habits in order to keep their house clean and looking new. This to me compares to the Gift God gave me of salvation and a changed life. However, the work remains. I have to develop new habits to help myself grow. No one can take away my gift, but I can sure make it look like I never received it.

This gift is Extreme, and is easily accepted, so what can we do to keep it looking good?

Following Jesus?

Why do you think walking in the footsteps of God is hard to do? What stops us from finishing the race as strong as we start it?

I have to say that I simply lack discipline. I think that goes with the self-control thing from the last question. I mean I tend to take the easy way out of certain things, or I just plain get lazy. I need to dvelop the stamina to continnue my studies and walk with God. I think that is why it is hard, so that we can develop the strength to continue on.

The Next Chapter

Okay everyone,

I hope you can find time to answer this question.

Which fruit of the Spirit could you use more of and why?

For me I think I could use some more self-control.

I guess that is partly due to my A.D.D. but I cant blame it for everything. Self-control can help me in those times when things get out of control. Self-control will help to rely more heavily on God everyday. It's basically discipline.

So what are your thoughts?