Monday, February 05, 2007

Monday Morning News


Super Bowl Sunday didn't exactly live up to the hype, but it did produce a winner: the Indianapolis Colts. And now all of the Peyton Manning fans can rest easy, he finally won the big one. I know I'll sleep better tonight. : ) We had a good time over at the VanZant's, who were nice enough to let us borrow their house for the evening as we partied. Thanks to everyone who brought snacks, we all had a great time. The winner of the Super Bowl Trivia game was Angela, who answered the most questions correctly, she also was the scorekeeper . . . hmmmm . . interesting. Just kidding Angela. She will get her prize Wed. night at youth group. Speaking of which, I hope to see everyone there this week as we continue to talk about Evangelism and what that has to do with the 5 Purposes of a Christian's life (Matthew 28:19-20). Make sure to bring your bible!

RK

Thursday, February 01, 2007

LET'S GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The CBC YOUTH SUPER BOWL PARTY
is at the VanZant's House.

Party starts at 5:00 PM

Click here for directions.

Remember to bring your favorite snack to the party
to share with others.

Monday, January 29, 2007

CBC Weekly Update

Last night's Parent/Youth Pizza Meeting went extremely well. We discussed upcoming events for the year, laughed a lot, and talked about how Rhett is the best communicator and listener, EVAR. Just ask Hollie. **ATTENTION** The Youth Super Bowl Party is at the VanZant's house. Let me know if you are coming by signing up on the Sign-Up Sheet on the bulletin board in the Youth Room. Bring your favorite snack. Oh and someone tell Brandon to bring that deer meat of his. Mmmmmm, love me some deer meat.

I hope you are all checking out some of the new features on the blogsite. There are now videos from time to time posted on here, and I will be posting a new picture on the blog each week. So make sure a visit often. Also, let me know if you find any good uplifting and encouraging websites, or resources and I will post them in our LINKS section on here.

Make sure to keep everyone in your prayers this week that were mentioned at Church. Prayer is Key. And we all can use it, so before you post, say a short prayer. : ) I hope everyone has a wonderful week. And if your bored, maybe you should learn how to Tread Mill dance. I hear it's a lot of fun AND a great workout. Don't believe me? Check out these guys below.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Good Times Last Night

Special Youth Tuesday was indeed special. It was good to see everyone again back at church and having fun. Just a few quick announcements in case you missed last night.


  • NO YOUTH THIS WED. NIGHT due to CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING.

  • PARENT/YOUTH MEETING JAN. 28 2007 at 6 PM - Pizza, pop, talk.

  • SUPER BOWL PARTY - FEB. 4 2007 at 4:30 PM - Ashley Ramsey's pad or church youth room.

  • VALENTINE'S CHILI DINNER BANQUET - FEB. 14, 2007 - We will have youth that night!

Youth Council has been announced. See the youth room bulletin board. Also, on a side note we will be rescheduling the Youth Lock-IN and I think I have found a great activity for the entire youth group to participate in, its completely safe, and tons of fun. Just watch the video below to get a sneak preview.


Monday, January 22, 2007

Special Youth Tuesday

Tuesday night we will be having a past overdue youth gathering.

Same start time: 6:30pm
Same end time: 7:30pm

We will be discussing some special things.

We will be playing some special games.

And we will be singing some special songs.

Suffice it to say: Its gonna be Special!

See ya tomorrow night.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Oh the weather outside is frightful


Once again, the weather has gotten in the way of fun youth activities. So due to our unfortunate string of bad luck, Rk wants to know: What are YOU doing when the ice and the snow hits?
Today there happens to be 2 football games on, anybody watching? Anyone sledding outside, building snowmen?
Lets keep our site active, keep the comments rolling.
god bless
rhett

Friday, January 12, 2007

LOCK-IN CANCELED



I'm writing these words with great sadness in my heart. We are NOT having a LOCK-IN tonight. It is officially CANCELED due to FREEZING RAIN, and ICY ROADS. The LOCK-IN, however, will be re-scheduled to a later time when the weather is wonderful! Again I'm sorry to report this news. But that's the facts. I hope everyone has a wonderful, and safe evening.

Rhett

Friday, January 05, 2007

Tick-Tock


T-Minus 7 Days and counting until The Winter Lock-In Extravaganza.


So here is a question for you while you ponder the fresh slate of a brand new year.


What would you do for a Klondike Bar?


Okay now for a real question.


Who would win in an ultimate showdown: Master Chief vs. Chuck Norris? Why?


. . . 7 . . . days . . . and . . . counting . . .

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Here is pretty Christmas picture.
Now say "Ewwwwwwwwwwww
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."

There is no Youth Group this wed. Dec. 27. Spend time with your family!
RK

Thursday, December 21, 2006

POST OF THE DAY







ACCOUNTABILITY

Got any? If not go get an accountability partner. NOW.


"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help pick him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." [Ecclesiastes 4:9-12]

Here are 4 absolutes regarding accountability:

[1] HAVE IT - this is the first and most obvious one cos so many people don't - we run this race by ourselves and when we get tired or weak or fall over, there is no-one nearby to help us to keep going - a lot of big name people in ministry have fallen on their faces this way (linked big time to pride which says 'i can do this by myself' and which, if we remember correctly, "comes before a fall" because they become 'the man' (yes, it does usually seem to be men, sigh) and become untouchable and run this amazing ministry (while everything is going well) but the moment there is temptation and they give in to it, there is no-one close enough to help them and so the fall is usually very huge and very messy... so firstly make sure you have it - if you can't name right now the one or two people who hold you accountable, then you don't have them. It is an intentional thing so you have to go to people and ask them to hold you accountable.

[2] CHOOSE IT CAREFULLY - i love Proverbs 27:6 which says, 'Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses' as that for me IS accountability - when you have somebody you know without a shadow of a doubt love you absolutely (i am so fortunate to be able to have a fair number of those) then you will trust them to hold you accountable and even if they hurt you (cos being told you're in the wrong is not ever something you dig to hear) you know it's done in love and probly for your good... the problem with surrounding yourself with yes people (the verse calls them 'enemies' here) is that all they care about is you digging them and not so much your wellbeing and so they are more likely to pat you on the back and allow/help you walk down the broad path to destruction (while multiplying kisses) just as long as you are friendly and happy towards them.

[3] BE INTENTIONAL - as a Christian i believe that makes me accountable to everybody in the world actually - cos unbelievers are always watching me and have the right to point fingers and say 'hey you're not living what you believe' and all Christians have been given that right too actually... but i have learnt that unless the accountability is intentional and offered, it doesn't mean that much. if i go to someone and say, 'i don't think you should be doing that as a Christian' then they can ignore me or tell me to get lost or call me judgemental or whatever... BUT if that person has asked me to hold them accountable then they have given me permission to step into their life with caution and love and warning and that is the difference - so the accountability exists but unless it is intentional and formally offered to someone, it is of little value.

[4] CHOOSE THE WOUNDER - linking back to point 2, the majority of people in the world seem to hate or shy away from or fear confrontation (yes, my hand is up!) but there are some people who, despite not digging it so much, will value the friendship more than their discomfort and actually show the love of wounding (in the way mentioned in Proverbs) and these are the people you want (need!) holding you accountability - people who will say to me, 'Are you crazy? What do you think you're doing?' and people who will be bold enough to not say, 'um i think it's not so great that you're going out with that girl who is a non-Christian' but rather 'dude, it is wrong for you to be dating that girl - you need to stop!' This is imperative - we need people who will speak hard Truth into our lives with love and who love us so much as to not let us carry on with sin or flirting with temptation or loving the things that God hates. Friends who will ask the hard questions. Friends we can share our biggest struggles with and who can can ride shotgun for us at those times when we know we are most likely to be tempted.


So there ya go.

Go get accountable!

God Bless you!
RK

Monday, December 18, 2006

No Youth Group This Week


This wednesday December 20, 2006 we will not be having Youth Group upstairs. But we do have a Church Christmas dinner scheduled for 6:00 pm and I hope to see you there.


RK

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Youth Lock-In


January 12, 2006


CBC Youth Group will be heading down to the Country Club Plaza to see the lights and sights. Then back to the church we go for a gift exchange, dinner, and LOCK-IN. Meet at the church at 6:00 pm. Lock-In ends at 6:00 am. We will have a short bible devotion at some point in the evening.


Note: The gift exchange is a 'gag-gift.' You are not to spend more than $5.00. For example: A frozen turkey makes a great gag gift. As does a tooth brush, an old pair of sneakers, or even your grandmother's cat. What? Uhh, maybe not a cat, but you get the drift. I hope!


Food and Drinks: Guys are to bring your favorite drink. Girls are to bring your favorite junk food. Just a suggestion. Red Bull, Jolt, and Mountain Dew are all excellent drink choices. And I really like homemade chocolate chip cookies.


Games: X-Box and PS2 will already be on hand. Make sure you bring board games that you would like to play. Risk and Monopoly anyone?


If you would like to see certain games or activities played at the Lock-In please submit your request before the CBC Youth Blog Committee ASAP, upon submission, it will then be reviewed by a steering comittee, voted on, and if approved, drafted into 'Lock-In Legislation' by-law # 120943.22.101, subcategory Games. Upon being added to the Itinerary, we will then send said itinerary before Chandler Baptist Leadership Committee where it will be prayerfully considered. After they approve it, then and only then, will we add it to our list of Games to play at some point during the evening. Really not that complicated, is it?


Purpose: To bring your friends, learn something, and have fun in a safe environment.


See you then.

RK

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Christmas Caroling Tonight


Meet at the church tonight at 5:30 PM. We shall go Christmas caroling throughout the church community. We will be taking the church van and other vehicles if necessary. Bring your singing voices for we shall be singing "Joy to the World" "Silent Night" and "Away in the Manger" just to list a few. After caroling ends we will then head up the Youth Room for some fun and games.


Hope to see everyone there!


RK

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

We're Back


Chandler Baptist Youth Group is alive and well.

Whoo Hoo.

So how is everyone doing?

Great.

See you on Wednesday night.

Rhett

Friday, October 13, 2006

Trunk or Treat



Trunk or Treat is weeks away. So get up, get stoked, and get ready, cause the Youth group is responsible for 2 themed trunks.

One is a Wild Wild West theme. So search your closets and basements for cowboy hats, toy guns, holsters, cowboy boots, chaps, lasso's, vests, and flannel.

Or join the other theme which is Hawaii Elvis by rounding up some one piece white Elvis jumpsuits, black hairpieces, bling-bling shades, hawaiian necklaces, white christmas lights, Teddy Bears, blue suede shoes, and killer Elvis impersonations. Thank-ya-thank-ya-very-much!

Chili Dinner begins at 5:30pm and Tunk or Treating starts at 6:oopm. Mmmmmm chili. I love chili.

First person to post on here gets a special prize.

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Fall Festival is Coming


Friday September 22 and Saturday September 23 the Youth Group will be working the Liberty Fall Festival up on the square. Sign-up sheets will be in the youth group office this Wednesday night. Check your calendars and get signed up before all of the good spots fill up.

For those of you that don't know. CBC's Youth Group works a booth up on the square and we sell pop, water, and baked goods that have been donated from our church.

So get excited and pumped! Whoo Hoo!

Monday, August 28, 2006

Senior High Girls TRIUMPHANT!!!!!!!


Clue Dunnit?!? was a blast. I hope everyone had fun. I know Hollie and I did. If you see any of the following people:

Richard Tingler
David White
Kelli White
Joanie New
Allyson Konneman
Kay Elliott
Tammy Shinneman
Tina Thaden
Tim Everly
Brenda McFadden
Hollie Konneman
Nancy Staves

Tell them thank you, because they either played a part, a role, or helped out in some way behind the scenes. We couldn't have pulled it off without them.

A big shout out goes to the Senior High Girls who won the game. By winning the game they will get a party/lock-in of their choice, hosted by The Konneman's. Coming in a very close Second was the Junior High Boys, who were probably 10 steps behind the girls from winning, and they literally lost the shirts of their backs, in doing so. Way to go Krazy Kay!!!!! And a very special shout goes out to the Senior High Boys who were short on numbers and had a tough go at it. If they had more people they probably would have won! Right Jayce?

I hope eveyone is looking forward to small groups kicking off next Sunday night. We will meet in the youth room at 6:00 pm and will then break off into our small groups for study and growth.
Remember to bring your bible.

Monday, August 21, 2006

How to Read The Bible for All It's Worth


Bible Reading 101

For those of you out there that have been meaning to start reading your Bible more, but just haven't had time, for whatever reason, then this post's for you.

The easiest way to get started is to climb up the high dive, and jump straight in. "But the Bible can be so confusing and weird, I dont know where to start." Great point. So let's pick a book. How about the book of Mark: The Fast-Paced Gospel.

Mark is one of the shortest books recounting Jesus's life on earth, including his ministry, his 12 disciples, the Lord's Supper, his crucifixion, and his Resurrection. In the first chapter of Mark, you will find:
  • John the Baptist Preparing the Way
  • Jesus being Tempted by Satan
  • The Calling of the very first Disciples
  • Jesus Driving out evil Spirits
  • Jesus Praying in a solitary place
  • and a Man with Leprosy

So read through as much as you can in one sitting. For some of you, that may be a few verses, and for others you may read 3 or 4 chapters.

After you have had a chance to read Chapter 1. Post your thoughts or comments on what you have read. Did anything jump out at you? How can you apply it to your life? How does it help you with your new math class?

You can also post questions from your reading on here. I will try and answer them if I can.

For this particular post, let's try and keep the comments somewhat serious, and be respectful of other people. I know we like to joke and have fun on here, but for this thread, let's try to be thoughtful.

Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs."

I can't wait to see what some of you have to say. My prayer is that all of you become excited about reading your bible and talking about it. You don't have to be a bible scholar to understand the Bible. So get reading!

God Bless - Rhett

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Laser Tag Recap


Well last night was quite an eventful evening for the CBC Youth group.

Upon arriving at JAEGERZ laser tag facility, the teams were divided into RED TEAM and GREEN TEAM.

Green Team got off to a quick start in game one. Unbeknowst to many of our team members, there was an intruder in our midst picking us off one by one by our recharging station. Before we knew what hit us, several of us were dead before the pesky varmint, later identified as Zach Owen, was terminated, but not before giving Green Team a hefty lead, and eventual Victory.

Game Two was much closer, lots of back and forth fire fights, people learning the terrain, players devising game plans, and interesting strategies ensued. Apparently, using your dead players body as a shield is frowned upon, but myself and Mr. Owen were seen participating in this type of strategory several times throughout the game. Robert New, and Jay could be seen administering the Kamikazee style of attack quite often, with great courage and skill, however, their trickery was short lived, as RED team won the second game 7,242 to 7,239, barely by a hair.

The remaining games we played are fuzzy in my memory, but suffice it to say, they were all victories for the RED Team and blowouts. They could have used the skills of this guy over here. However, I must say this was suprising due to the ever speedy and shifty Drew Dempsey on the Green Team. His skills were only surpassed by that of his father, Ron Dempsey, who had high scores on atleast two of the games. A special shout out goes to Hannah Thaden, who is currently nursing a badly bruised arm as a result of a smackdown she laid on me when I suprised her behind enemy lines (Green Enemy Lines) Barricade. It was a nasty collision, ending with me dying and heading back to the Red Base and Hannah with a bum arm. (I hope your arm feels better :) Hannah)

Also, there is alot to be said for the heroics of Angela, Joanie and Nathan. They were often seen sniping from the elevated position on our base. Im not sure exactly what they were doing, but we kept winning, so I was happy. Now Miranda and Callie, unfortunately couldnt seem to keep themselves from getting killed by Zach, Jay and Jayce. Every time I turned around that Green Team trio was lighting them up. Sheesh. They didn't even have a chance.

In the end, it proved a really fun time. Especially the part when it was over and we were all dripping sweat, needing showers, and then we walked outside of Jaegerz and it smelled like throwup and raw sewage. Gotta love that!! But wait . . . there's MORE!

The white CBC van, which I was driving, wasn't even a mile from the Jaegerz parking lot, when lo and behold, it breaks down on me. NICE. After much praying, we got it started again, going like 15 mph as traffic raced past us going 50mph, as the hood began to shake and clack like a popcorn maker. Then we get to a stop light and we coast to a stop. DEAD AGAIN. I finally get it started again after much honking, only to drive 10 more miles and have it die underneath the 291 overpass. This time there was no more resuscitating it. GAME OVER. Luckily Darrell, Stacey's Dad, happened upon us, and helped us roll the van off the road, down into a ditch, poured gasoline on it, lit a match, and watched it burn. Oh wait, I dreamed that part. But we did roll it off the road. And then Darrell kindly drove us all back to church where we suprised Angela with her 17th Birthday Cake in the youth room.

Needless to say it was a night to remember for everyone. Oh and Zach, you still owe me a dollar. A fun, wild, and crazy time had by all.

Thursday, August 03, 2006

UPCOMING EVENTS
Church Wide Roller Skating Party
Next Sunday Night
8/6/06
Cost: $4 per person
Wed. Night Youth Laser Tag
8/9/06
Cost: $10 per person
Meet at the church at 5:30 pm