tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181129425531319752024-03-13T09:58:22.984-04:00PVS KIDSStuff, happenings, pictures and fun from the Children's Ministry of PVSBCChris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-86169606373012621422009-06-23T17:02:00.002-04:002009-06-23T17:16:48.236-04:00Day Two halfway doneI have to say, I visited track time NAP today. I hadn't planned on attending it so early, but I had a night visit from one camper a little upset at 2:30 am. He's fine and called his mom this morning to tell her so. Not 5 minutes after he left, I attempted to sleep again when I felt the TAP of something falling on me. SPIDER. He met Jesus soon after. It was me or him and God's not done with me yet. Needless to say, my fine adult helpers afforded me NAP from 2 - 3:30.<div><br /></div><div>The kids are doing great. Their challenge last night "allow God to make you a tad bit uncomfortable, allow yourself a little journey out of your comfy spot, and see God do amazing things." Jesus could do it. He stepped out of glory into diapers on a journey to a cross. We can follow his example. Step out, follow directions, see God do awesome stuff.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mom and Dad, some of YOU are out of your comfort zone with kids at camp. Are you looking forward to God doing awesome stuff?</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2016595&id=1026350161&ref=mf">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2016595&id=1026350161&ref=mf</a></div><div><img src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs088.snc1/4918_1104580247826_1026350161_270438_557880_n.jpg" /></div><div>amazing?</div><div><img src="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs088.snc1/4918_1104580487832_1026350161_270444_8130885_n.jpg" /></div><div>Quiet time Awesome</div><div><img src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs088.snc1/4918_1104540766839_1026350161_270217_1374305_n.jpg" /></div><div>FUN!!</div><div><br /></div>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-83927716590300700692009-06-22T16:29:00.002-04:002009-06-22T16:34:29.600-04:00Arrival.We're here. According to my history books, after he arrived at the New World, Cortez' the explorer burned his ships to motivate his men. There was no way home... While I don't feel like I need the motivation to stay, it's odd to have the bus drop us off... and leave.<div><br /></div><div>We're here. According to my schedule, dinner will be at 5:20... after 10 minutes of power sweat walking. Hows THAT for motivation. But we're all here and safe. I had to end a snack selling ring in he hall... Slim Jims were pricing close to $0.50 and Little Debbies were beyond expensive. Motivation to share will be instilled.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dunno what the girls are doing... probably something involving spritzing or poofing. Girls do that kinda stuff. Us guys are gonna set a goal to not STINK the rest of the day. The Bus was a different story. </div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe it's good it left.</div>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-10062086472854584522009-02-17T07:23:00.001-05:002009-02-17T07:23:59.448-05:00General...Flea?<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yomamali/180327546/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/180327546_ee3a0344dd_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yomamali/180327546/">madsmart</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/yomamali/">yomamali</a></span></div>I laugh and laugh at this picture... Mainly because it's silly, funny, a little sarcastic, and it references something I loved as a kid. It also reminds me of a biblical truth.. as much as you try to fake it on the outside, it's the inside truth that matters.<br /><br />There's no way any amount of paint, numbers or "dixie horns" you can put in that car... you'll always get caught by Roscoe. There's no way enough Christian t-shirts, Jesus fish, and Christian catch phrases we learn... it makes us no different. <br /><br />Jesus went so far as to compare people looking for external righteousness to white washed tombs. (Mt. 23:27) You can paint up and look pretty in the sun, but inside there's rot. The cure? True transformation, inside. (Romans 12:2)<br /><br />I'm not sure you can shoehorn a 440 V8 in a SmartCar like that., but nothing is impossible with God. Just think. He's put His Spirit in you if you're a believer, and with that power and the truth of the Word working... VROOM!<br clear="all" />Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-85737957606740565522009-01-26T15:21:00.001-05:002009-01-26T15:22:25.602-05:00Camp much?<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2278875&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2278875&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/2278875">Centri-Kid Camp promo</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user279324">LifeWay T&E Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.<div><br /></div><div>Sign up NOW!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??????</div>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-73404828104587504092009-01-06T13:55:00.001-05:002009-01-06T13:55:49.421-05:00Public Service Announcement...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/w6ylxWcwkUM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/w6ylxWcwkUM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;">Something has to be done, parents, you must be aware!</span></div>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-15316629734854037222008-09-17T14:59:00.003-04:002008-09-17T15:01:39.068-04:00PRETEENS!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SNFTxc_TnyI/AAAAAAAAAHs/FRCEyDvt1jY/s1600-h/preteen+AD.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SNFTxc_TnyI/AAAAAAAAAHs/FRCEyDvt1jY/s320/preteen+AD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247067149923753762" border="0" /></a><br />Hey, PreTeens! It's time for us to have some fun, do some crazy stuff, and learn from the Word of God! Lets get together on the 5th after the Sunday Night service and play some wii, worship, get in the word and EAT PIZZA. It's gonna rule.Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-22078708220162361542008-07-01T15:15:00.004-04:002008-07-01T16:44:40.357-04:00Video from the week...<div>Here's one of the videos (plus other church videos) we presented Sunday Night. It's all pics from Ted's amazing skillz with the camera. All props to the man with the cam. Thanks to Mr Bird for getting the video together.<br /><br /><a href="http://pvsbc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=22196&PG=vendor&Style=&RecordType=25&pkg=">videos</a><br /><br />(You'll hafta provide your own copy of The Lads music, I can't post it legally... their site <a href="http://www.theladsband.com/">http://www.theladsband.com/</a>) </div>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-15274013375327381722008-06-27T06:33:00.001-04:002008-06-27T06:36:25.584-04:00It's Friday? REALLY????I've never seen a week move so fast. We say that all the time but WOW, this zipped on by. The kids have done great. We've had a fantastic time. It's sad to pack up the vans this morning, but I know they're looking forward to seeing their own rooms and seeing their family again. No one is home sick, but there's nothing like home.<br /><br />See you about 3:00 today.Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-29141212542276893392008-06-26T13:17:00.004-04:002008-06-26T13:20:28.284-04:00OMC<div style="text-align: center;">The Group<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGPPoNnKiQI/AAAAAAAAAA8/dZ2UO1cJ6ws/s1600-h/2008+06+26+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGPPoNnKiQI/AAAAAAAAAA8/dZ2UO1cJ6ws/s400/2008+06+26+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216241083180812546" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGPPVk6c5GI/AAAAAAAAAA0/MayE5j0AkNc/s1600-h/2008+06+26+012.jpg">The Director's Cuts, ready for OMC<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGPPVk6c5GI/AAAAAAAAAA0/MayE5j0AkNc/s400/2008+06+26+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216240763018208354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352009556279026013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-53330502671622336102008-06-25T22:59:00.002-04:002008-06-25T23:13:36.829-04:00Halfway...<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">It's hard to believe tomorrow is the last full day. It seems like we just got here. For me it seems like it's flying (the 2 hour nap I got today helped, thank you leaders). We've done camp here so much, I know all the mechanics of it, eating, schedule, dorm, freetime, tracks, etc. So, nothing is suprising about that. God is suprising, always is.<br /><br />God's gotten my attention this week, and it sounds like he's gotten the attention of others as well. Tonight I read the story of Jesus healing the man born blind, and how after his conversion he just dropped and worshiped... I've needed more drop and worship days. Days filled with one on one conversations with God. No frilly church talk prayin'... but "Hey God, here's my heart..." prayin' . I'm thinking you'll see some changes in your kids. Please help your kids keep the fire burning. How?<br /><br />Instead of the normal "was camp fun? did you eat alot? did you ever shower?" kind of questions... Well OK, you can ask the shower question and solve that. THEN ask new questions:<br /></span></span><ol><li>What did you learn about Jesus this week?</li><li>Did God say any stuff to you this week?</li><li>Tell me about the songs you learned.</li><li>How did you grow in your faith at camp?</li><li>How can I help you to stay excited about the things you learned at camp?</li><li>Where is your quiet time book? I hear it's got more stuff to do at home.</li></ol>(yeah, the book is cool encourage them to use it)<br /><br />Chris <><<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-76636201169696389042008-06-25T22:38:00.004-04:002008-06-25T23:15:17.778-04:00Wednesday Photos<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFs3ORVcI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Ro6gYMDqqn8/s1600-h/2008+06+25+024.jpg">The kids during quiet time...</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFs3ORVcI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Ro6gYMDqqn8/s1600-h/2008+06+25+024.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFs3ORVcI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Ro6gYMDqqn8/s400/2008+06+25+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216019061721355714" border="0" /></a><br />I know this looks posed, but this is all natural...<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFs3KlUKI/AAAAAAAAAAU/CGRad-e6BCY/s1600-h/2008+06+25+044.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFs3KlUKI/AAAAAAAAAAU/CGRad-e6BCY/s400/2008+06+25+044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216019061705887906" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, this is NOT posed...<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFtMqwhuI/AAAAAAAAAAc/cYu_uqdv2_c/s1600-h/2008+06+25+081.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFtMqwhuI/AAAAAAAAAAc/cYu_uqdv2_c/s400/2008+06+25+081.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216019067477984994" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Madison in one of her tracks--archery.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFtIQZF8I/AAAAAAAAAAk/HqbQjhDCLBU/s1600-h/2008+06+25+111.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFtIQZF8I/AAAAAAAAAAk/HqbQjhDCLBU/s400/2008+06+25+111.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216019066293655490" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Derrick in one of his tracks--soccer.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFtXVTxCI/AAAAAAAAAAs/Wwr8FlKZWXA/s1600-h/2008+06+25+143.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UdzSeyYDp_g/SGMFtXVTxCI/AAAAAAAAAAs/Wwr8FlKZWXA/s400/2008+06+25+143.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216019070340809762" border="0" /></a><br />My goal was to have at least one photo of every kid in a track activity. Logistically, that is impossible with so many kids with us this year. They have activities spread to all 4 corners of this campus! However, I do have photos of all the kids. I've also been shooting footage with a high-def video camera--I'll figure out some way to share that with folks. That camera is new so I'm still on the learning-curve with it--but should be able to make something that you can view on the computer.<br /><br />The kids are great this year--especially given how many we have. They've had a blast. After they sleep through Saturday and wake up Sunday AM, I'm sure you will be hearing all the stories.<br /><br />--Ted<br /><br />PS: Chris was wrong about the fall-asleep time on Monday night. It was 3:30AM for the boys. Tuesday night, on the other hand, was 8-14 seconds after their heads' hit the pillow.Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352009556279026013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-23114707907138117982008-06-24T22:08:00.004-04:002008-06-24T22:53:01.130-04:00Pictures:<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Here's the main directory for pictures: (see password info below)<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><a target="_blank" href="http://pvsbc.shutterfly.com/">http://pvsbc.shutterfly.com</a></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:Arial;" ><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Instead of using the password supplied in the handouts, we are using the generic password to access all PVS events. (This password given out at the meeting will not work.) If you do not know the ‘general’ PVS password, please contact Ted via e-mail and he will give you the password. Sorry for the confusion. However, in the long run it will actually help because there will not be different passwords for different events. This password will allow you to see photographs from all PVS events.<br />Here is Ted’s E-Mail: <a href="mailto:tbuckenham@nwga-cac.org">tbuckenham@nwga-cac.org</a><br /><br />Meanwhile, here are some pics!</span></span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwmel-KII/AAAAAAAAAFI/xYtte-u9c18/s1600-h/2008+06+23+006.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwmel-KII/AAAAAAAAAFI/xYtte-u9c18/s320/2008+06+23+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215644018565589122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwmswQRoI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/DdG33jYhgLw/s1600-h/2008+06+23+008.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwmswQRoI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/DdG33jYhgLw/s320/2008+06+23+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215644022366815874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwm_0y_eI/AAAAAAAAAFY/Bd0KNLtKXTI/s1600-h/2008+06+23+012.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwm_0y_eI/AAAAAAAAAFY/Bd0KNLtKXTI/s320/2008+06+23+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215644027486141922" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwnKx5BEI/AAAAAAAAAFo/2hbJiLT_O50/s1600-h/2008+06+24+061.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwnKx5BEI/AAAAAAAAAFo/2hbJiLT_O50/s320/2008+06+24+061.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215644030426743874" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwm8wo-MI/AAAAAAAAAFg/tZOsDl6JgNk/s1600-h/2008+06+24+043.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGGwm8wo-MI/AAAAAAAAAFg/tZOsDl6JgNk/s320/2008+06+24+043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215644026663401666" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" ><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span></span></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" > </span></span></p></span>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-51922201044032868232008-06-24T16:19:00.002-04:002008-06-24T16:27:37.093-04:00More pictures will follow...We'll have more up close pics up tonight... but these will give you an idea of what Celebration is like at Centrikid...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYLa_XhpI/AAAAAAAAAEo/_YCIwNjmqsA/s1600-h/CIMG4708.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYLa_XhpI/AAAAAAAAAEo/_YCIwNjmqsA/s320/CIMG4708.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215546796718655122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYLsVZwZI/AAAAAAAAAEw/zZopE5x3TrQ/s1600-h/CIMG4709.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYLsVZwZI/AAAAAAAAAEw/zZopE5x3TrQ/s320/CIMG4709.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215546801374478738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYL5iVvpI/AAAAAAAAAE4/UZBzV0KPjEQ/s1600-h/CIMG4710.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYL5iVvpI/AAAAAAAAAE4/UZBzV0KPjEQ/s320/CIMG4710.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215546804918402706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYMEEyUoI/AAAAAAAAAFA/pB2c7BKJ4B0/s1600-h/CIMG4712.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFYMEEyUoI/AAAAAAAAAFA/pB2c7BKJ4B0/s320/CIMG4712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215546807747236482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFXPrUt4FI/AAAAAAAAAEg/kLYRAPa6lBM/s1600-h/CIMG4713.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SGFXPrUt4FI/AAAAAAAAAEg/kLYRAPa6lBM/s320/CIMG4713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215545770311016530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />There's almost 600 folks here.... plus the ONE.Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-54500643346218423162008-06-24T06:58:00.003-04:002008-06-24T07:20:28.481-04:00They do make me laugh... even at 6:30 AMYeah we got a bigger bunch at camp, a little harder to settle in and settle down, but by 12:30 they were pretty much passed out. They're all up now... some talking in a low sleepy voice, others all "YAY MORNING YAY CAMP." At this point I'm somewhere in the middle.<br /><br />I awoke this morning at 6:30, well before my 6:50 alarm. (we have late breakfast, so we can afford a couple more winks in the morning). As I stumbled out of my room, I glared down the hallway... what did I see? A young man, fully dressed, back pack firmly on his shoulder, standing tall (all 4 feet), the sun beams passing by his roomate's heads (who are peering out the door) and illuminating him as he stands, heroic.. awake. I swear I heard the Superman theme playing softly. "Derrick?" I said, "Why are you up and dressed??" (I didn't say it as much as barely mumble it at the top of my 6:31 voice) "HE GOT UP THINKING IT WAS 7:30," said one of his sidekicks, still just poking their noggins out of the doorway. "I didn't know what time it was, so I got up and I'm ready to go!" said Derrick.<br /><br />I laughed, quietly thanked God for the awesomness of kids, then told em to chill out. "DUDE, we coulda slept," came from the Dormroom of Justice as I walked down to the shower. They do make me laugh...<br /><br />Addendum... 4 guys just walked in. I won't say who it was. I will if you ask me later. "DUDE MR. CHRIS, THIS PLACE IS HAUNTED." Sure that A) ghosts don't exist and B) they don't like mornings... I said, "What?" "I took this picture last night of 3 guys in our room," said Ghostbuster 1 "There's an arm from another guy in the picture I SWEAR." Ready to get my proton pack to capture the spectre, I gazed at the pic. Apparently Ghostbuster 4 had his arm around the shoulder of Ghostbuster 3 in the picture, a cover from the bed stuck out just a bit to hide his arm, just showing the hand. "SEE THERE'S ANOTHER PERSON IN THE ROOM." Said Ghostbuster 1 and 2. Now they're trying to prove there was no mystery green towel or cover or something to cover the arm... none are getting coffee this morning.<br /><br />It's gonna be a fun day :-DChris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-85043852174048060612008-06-23T16:05:00.002-04:002008-06-23T16:08:15.482-04:00Arrival...We're here. There is buzzing, chattering, and questions about how fitted sheets work as we settle in the guys dorm. I don't know what's happening in the girls dorm. Probably talking about makeup, emotions and puppies. My wife will kill me for that.<br /><br />Anyway we're here. God has protected us already, especially our luggage. Thanks to Scotty Hancock and Paw Paw for driving our luggage up here. We'll be updating here quite often. <br />Lights....<br />Camera....<br />....Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-12729013382101013762008-06-22T11:18:00.003-04:002008-06-22T11:25:27.915-04:00It's that time again... and here we go<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SF5uoRg5obI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/RdwMcIt05qo/s1600-h/Lights_Camera_Action_ckcp08.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SF5uoRg5obI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/RdwMcIt05qo/s320/Lights_Camera_Action_ckcp08.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214727056716833202" border="0" /></a><br />HEY MY HAIR??<br /><br />I guess it's coming off at 5:00 tonight. I can't wait to hit the buses and get on the road... or get on the buses and hit the road... or .. well you know. It's going to be an exciting time. God's going to let us see how we're on His stage and play out the movies of our lives, with many people who watch, but with One Fan that matters most.<br /><br />See you at 8:30 AM<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SF5uwFWKx6I/AAAAAAAAAEY/bJwhjZuqGU0/s1600-h/logo_large_centrikid.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/SF5uwFWKx6I/AAAAAAAAAEY/bJwhjZuqGU0/s320/logo_large_centrikid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214727190889547682" border="0" /></a>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-63923406613221841672008-03-12T14:22:00.002-04:002008-03-12T14:29:58.099-04:00Whew... Upwards' over Easter's coming!Hey,<br />Thanks to everyone who helped at UPWARD! Your work and dedication made it a great season. I know you gave alot of hours, but you know those kids appreciate it so much. I was walking to the score table during the night game, and a coach and player informed me that player had been saved the night before. That's what it's about folks.<br /><br />Easter is around the corner. We will not have Sunday School, just 2 services at 8:30 and 10:30. The evening is free, go enjoy time with the family!!<br /><br />Sign up to help with VBS soon! We need SO many crew leaders, don't hesitate.Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-84555356908715710782008-02-12T15:50:00.000-05:002008-02-12T19:38:02.107-05:00Crazy stuff you can do....VBS is coming, what can you do?<br /><br />1) Pray. No one knows what the needs are in each heart that here's our Message, pray that we'll be clear in teaching God's Truth<br />2) Pray more.<br />3) Volunteer. Think you gotta do a bunch? Well, honestly, we have made it easy! You can be a guide through VBS and it ain't that hard. We have teams mostly in place that teach, sing, play games, etc. But we need Crew Leaders! Crew Leaders have the easiest job, and it's the most rewarding! In fact, building those relationships is key to the success of VBS.<br />4) Find some crazy stuff to donate or let us borrow. Our theme is PowerLab (see previous post). It's a sciencey fun time. I'm looking for leads on some really odd stuff:<br /><div style="text-align: center;">A large Freestanding Blackboard<br />Rope Lights<br />Old looking Computer Equipment<br />Science Equipment (like from a science lab)<br />Lab Coats, Goggles, etc<br />Dry Ice (ooo and liquid nitrogen while you're at it)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There's bunches we can do to make the place LOOK fun, but what makes the place REALLY feel fun is volunteers who are ready to just have a great time getting to know kids. Sign up in the welcome center... and if you have any of the crazy stuff above, come see me.<br /><br />Chris <>< </div><br /><br /></div>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-66705328918158946402008-02-04T11:06:00.000-05:002008-02-04T11:35:06.410-05:00Big stuff on the radar...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/R6c5uw5sFEI/AAAAAAAAACk/AaFSJ3RKNVc/s1600-h/vbs08logo.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/R6c5uw5sFEI/AAAAAAAAACk/AaFSJ3RKNVc/s320/vbs08logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163158973367194690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">VBS IS COMING SOON</span></span><br /></div><br />Hey,<br />It's February. In January we had warmth, snow, snow, normal winter, COLD, and rain (Thank you for the rain Lord, please send more). My wife can't believe I'm already thinking about Vacation Bible School... but I am!! Not just because the theme is so "me" (and it so is). But it's also such a focus week on our kids. It's a whole buncha fun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/R6c7VA5sFFI/AAAAAAAAACs/E1aQxJqqtx8/s1600-h/tube.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/R6c7VA5sFFI/AAAAAAAAACs/E1aQxJqqtx8/s320/tube.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163160730008818770" border="0" /></a> too.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our Theme?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> POWERLAB!<br />June 9 - 13, 2008<br />6:00 PM - 8:45 PM.</span><br /></div>It's going to be an awesome time of faith building fantastical fun. This year it comes with a bonus! On Friday the 13th (oh my!) of Powerlab, we'll have a guest scientist in giving us a Science and Fun show! Ben Roy from Chattanooga will be on stage at our lab! Check him out at his <a href="http://www.gosciencezone.com/">website</a>.<br /><br />You can sign up to help in the Children's Welcome Center. It's gonna be a fizzy, funny, sciency, superfun, slimey, gooey, good time!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/R6c8-Q5sFII/AAAAAAAAADE/PnE_jxNrIBg/s1600-h/centrikid.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8s8J3wIVINY/R6c8-Q5sFII/AAAAAAAAADE/PnE_jxNrIBg/s320/centrikid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163162538190050434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Camp for 3 - 6th graders</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">June 23 - 27<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Don't miss the information meeting at 4:00 PM February 10th in the Children's Building! Camp is coming soon! Don't miss it!!!</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></div>Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-12974192236391511832007-12-12T16:18:00.000-05:002007-12-12T16:24:09.311-05:00Wow time flies when you ignore your blog...Sorry we haven't updated here in a while. The blog is a great tool for communicating with you folks and we will be doing more. <br /><br />First off, thank you guys for such a great year at PVS. Mel and I appreciate all the kids and their excitement, all our staff and their service, all our parents and their trust, and all our volunteers who make this thing go. Sunday School Teachers, Awana Leaders, Children's Choir workers, Nursery Volunteers, Children's Church Volunteers, Upward Basketball Coaches and workers... man oh man. Thank you. God uses you even in the little things.<br /><br />Coming up NEXT YEAR<br />Upward January - March<br />VBS POWER LAB!!!<br />CentriKid Toccoa Falls College (June)<br />Ministry just for 4th and 5th Graders called ____________. (You'll find out soon)<br />And that's just the start!<br /><br />Merry Christmas everybody!!!Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-64681189635523403262007-08-13T11:29:00.000-04:002007-08-13T11:32:03.782-04:00Is AWANA important? You bet...<embed src="http://godtube.com/flvplayer.swf" FlashVars="flvPath=http://godtube.com/flvideo1/7/11096.flv&flvTitle=Brought to you by: GODTUBE.COM" wmode="transparent" quality="high" width="330" height="270" name="flv_demo" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /></embed><br /><br />This little girl is:<br />A) Learning God's Word <br />B) Spending time with Dad<br />C) Gaining knowledge that will transform her as she gets older<br />D) God's Precious Child who is learning about Him<br />E) All of the above.<br /><br />Your Answer? _____ <br /><br />See you at Sunday School, Choirs, and AWANA.Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-40642318530964273962007-08-08T21:11:00.000-04:002007-08-08T21:15:52.704-04:00A GREAT Night!!Tonight was a great first night for AWANA! The kids were so excited to be back and had a great time! In Cubbies specifically, the children were very busy and happy. We had a great time getting to know one another and beginning to memorize Scripture! Personally, I had a blast! Even after a full day of teaching second grade, I was energized and really looking forward to another great year in AWANA and Cubbies!<br /><br />BrianBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17802783095886989898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-49759419329881158052007-08-02T16:23:00.000-04:002007-08-02T16:33:15.120-04:00Upward... AGAIN??It's a start of a new school year. We're all praying for our kids as the return to school. The start of a school year means AWANA begins, Sunday School promotion and UPWARD. Yes UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading signups are taking place now.<br /><br />Can't wait for the brochure in your mailbox? Here's a PDF of the file you can print.<br /><a href="http://www.upward.org/OBT/pdf/BCL8642_c.pdf">UPWARD BROCHURE</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 30px;" src="http://www.adobe.com/images/shared/download_buttons/get_adobe_reader.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wanna be a coach? Upward doesn't happen by magic. Help us out!Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-89281463962333850672007-07-31T06:29:00.000-04:002007-07-31T06:37:39.515-04:00Our Kids Are AWESOME!!!Sunday night's performance of the musical was great! What is even more impressive, they only had four days for learning the whole thing! I have seen programs with months of practice nowhere near the equal to the performance given by the PVS kids!<br /><br />Having worked for some time in the children's department, this really comes as no surprise. The kids are so well-versed (both literally and figuratively) and are truly becoming the spiritual champions of tomorrow! I invite you all to take the opportunity to sit in on a regular Sunday School or AWANA session and see what I mean. You will truly be blown away at their spiritual maturity and application of biblical principles.<br /><br />Parents, thank you for your dedication and faithfulness in the training of your children. Thank you for letting us be a part of their growth. Mark and Chris, thank you for your leadership and vision that carry the ministry to the next level. And, thank you PVS for dedicating yourselves to a ministry that impacts lives now and into the future.<br /><br />BrianBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17802783095886989898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-418112942553131975.post-81195561479685214852007-07-25T08:52:00.000-04:002007-07-25T09:05:48.986-04:00What's happenin SOON!Hey,<br />Been a while since the last post. Just some info for you...<br />Starting Wednesday July 25th...<br /><br />Thursday: PIZZA at Treasure Island Pizza. Starts at 5:00. Come by with the fam and have a ball.<br /><br />Friday: Gross Games for the kids at Music Camp<br /><br />Sunday: Evening Service Estherordinary Faith Musical from Music Camp<br /><br />Wednesday August 1st: AWANA Celebration. Outdoor games that'll get you wet, gross and even grosser. Don't wear your AWANA STUFF!<br /><br />Wednesday August 8th: First AWANA Club meeting. Come with all your AWANA ON.<br /><br />Don't miss the opportunities for fun... but also don't miss the opportunities to teach your kids commitment. When you make the family commitment that Sunday is God's Day, and you make it a priority to be at Sunday School and Church, you teach a valuable lesson. No matter the circumstance "we serve God and worship." My Dad committed our family to organize our schedule around church. I'm a better man for it.Chris <><http://www.blogger.com/profile/08262610958558189112noreply@blogger.com0