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Crazy Love

A new “Page” for Crazy Love has been added at the top of the blog.  If you ever have any questions you can click on that link and you will find out what chapters we are reading and when/where we are meeting.

Crazy Love groups will begin during Diggin’ Deeper time on Wednesday April 14th.  We will meet from 8:30 to 9:30.  The girls will meet at the Teen Center and the boys will meet at the CBF office.  We will be looking at chapters 1 & 2.

We will plan on meeting every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30. . . if that will work for most peoples schedules.

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Live Love LiveLove LiveLove LiveLove

- Sorry for the cancel & we will NOT be doing a lock-in tonight! -

I am very disappointed that we are not going to LiveLove.  I am now working on what other events would be good for our group.  I am going to list some that I have been told about. 

Some have asked about the money situation.  I have not been able to give that much thought.  I will talk to the LiveLove event soon.  We already have our shirts and food for the event.  I will be posting that information soon.

FIRST OPTION:

ConcertHow is this for an alternate.  Maybe we could go to the concert and sleep in a church over night and make a larger event out of it?  Leave a comment!!!

http://www.therockandworshiproadshow.com/

Kansas Coliseum - Valley Center, KS
                           April 10, 2009 07:30 PM

No tickets required – $10 AT THE DOOR!

SECOND OPTION:

Shine FestFeaturing Switchfoot, Skillet, Decyfer Down, Disciple with Guest Speaker Tom Richter at Heart of America Theater on Saturday, April 25, 2009!

Tickets = $35          http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/news/special_events.cfm

THIRD OPTION:

Acquire The Fire

Acquire The Fire

Acquire The Fire will host an event in Denver on May 1 & 2.  I have not checked to see if any tickets are available.  We would know what to expect.

www.acquirethefire.com

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Why Am I Sometimes Mean?

I have been preparing a lesson on what God’s grace looks like.  It has been one of those studies that makes me wish I was a little more self controlled and  more loving.  Am I the only one or do you struggle with thinking of yourself as better than others or thinking of others as less than you?  When I see what Jesus did I am reminded that it does not matter who we are or what we do.  God has offered me a gift of abundant and eternal life.  He has offered this to everyone – not just me. 

I want to treat everyone like they are loved by God and me.  I don’t want to think less of anyone for any reason.  What about you?  How do you keep an appropriate view of others and yourself?  Do you struggle with grace? 

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Way To Go M.L. Basketball!

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The guys’ final varsity basketball game did not finish with a win, but it was an exciting game.  I would like to quote a blog from KSN, 

“There is a large following here in Hutchinson from the
Lodge. The student section is the biggest yet, all decked
out in purple gear and orange hard hats. I like that.”

If you attended the game, you know this quote is true.  The ML fans were numerous and, indeed, purple.  It was fun just to see how excited people were for our teens and our community.  The game was close the entire way as we tried to close the five to ten point gap.  I will try not to be biased, but I was excited to see Zack go for a quick and slick lay-up that ended up in an attempted three point play that showed Collegiate that we had come to play and that they could not expect an easy win.

The thrill of the game is something that seems innate here in Medicine Lodge.  People change work schedules and make special plans so that they don’t miss the game.  I enjoy seeing people paint their faces, getting hyped to see their friends play the best they can.  I am not the kind of person to shout and jump, myself, but I do love to see others get excited and encourage those who are playing their best.

Seeing all of this reminds me of what it is like to go to be a part of a church family – united in the strong desire to shout and cheer about what God has done.    I love to see teens who understand the love and grace that God has shown to each of us and that change their schedules and make special plans so that they can go and celebrate with others who also love God.  This is a celebration out of Love, not a weekly meeting that we have to go to.  I want to leave you with a quote and with an encouragement.  Keep seeking God and maybe one day you will find yourself at a church singing, learning and growing as you celebrate what God has done for you.

Psalm 150:1-6

Praise the Lord!

Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works;
praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn;
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with strings and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals.

Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

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Sign-up Today!

LiveLove Conference

- March 27-29 – Oklahoma City, OK-

Sign-up deadline is February 4th!!!

deposit:$25 total cost:$75 Speaker:Stuart Hall Worship:Kristian Stanfill

One week after spring break Reality Check will be heading south to Oklahoma City for the Student Life Conference “LiveLove”.  The conference is on Friday & Saturday.  We will leave on Friday morning and will return on Sunday evening.  The focus of the weekend is discipleship.  Do we really live a life of love?  Do we really show others we care about them?  Anyone grades 7-12 is invited to join us for this exciting weekend.  AND please consider asking your parents if they would sponsor or drive.  This trip will not be possible without them.

What Now? 

Fill out the two forms below and turn in the $25 deposit!

Parent Permission FormMedical Release Form

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“LiveLove” Student Conference

What do you think?  Are you excited for this event?  The goal is to grow in our love for God and to better know how to live like Him.  What would help you to be more like Christ?

When:  March 27-29

Where:  Oklahoma City, OK

Who:  Anyone Grades 7-12

Cost:  $25 deposit ($75 total)

This year Reality Check will be headed to Oklahoma City for a weekend conference that I pray will be life changing.  I have included some links below and I hope you will go and check them out.  Please talk to your parents now so that the date can be marked on the calendar.

Make a comment below if you have any questions or you can e-mail

VIDEO:  \”LiveLove\” Video

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