Pastor Josh's blog

New Blog!

Joshua Marlowe — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:08:07 +0000

Check out the new blog for the Youth Ministries at FBC!

It will be updated and managed by a volunteer team, I’m sure they’ll do a great job with it.

This lady just loves the new blog and thinks you should check it out.

Snow in March

Joshua Marlowe — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:01:30 +0000

Some unexpected snow cut short the Sunday Evening services on March 1. Here are a few pictures from our abbreviated festivities.

And since school was out most of the week, they needed something to do (after shoveling snow of course)

Feb 28 – Saturday Night Youth Activity

Joshua Marlowe — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:19:51 +0000

Saturday night, from 6:30-8:30 will be the “Best of” activity. We’ll play some of the favorite games from the last several years.
We will be in the Family Center and there is no cost for the activity. Make sure you have some dinner before you come.
If you want to play your favorite game or competition, make sure you let Pastor Josh know as soon as possible.

I hope to see you there!

Winter Weekend fun!

Joshua Marlowe — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:46:49 +0000

Winter Weekend at Camp Calvary was GREAT! We all had a super safe, fun, and cold time. Ours was one of the only weekends this winter without snow. We still had a great time. I’ve put a LOT of pictures on this post, so it may take a few moments to load. Don’t forget to click on “more” to see all the pictures.

Jerrod sticking his head out the window for some fresh air after someone exercised their right to flatulence.

“Axe Bomb!”

Contemplative Camping

You lift me up.

The hill – teasing us with its peculiar absence of snow.

Aaron has some competition in the “Biggest Smiler” category:

Whose hair?

Jerrod – looking like a fish.

Hope going “CRAZY” at Steal the Bacon – She was so intense!

Super Bowl CIA

Joshua Marlowe — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:21:21 +0000

We had a fun time on our First Sunday Game Night for CIA. Amazing football and acting skills were discovered. And some not so amazing.
Amanda after one of her many touchdowns

Deelia doing her batman impersonation.

Penalty – Unnecessary Roughness

Serious Player

MVP

Brandon acting (or praying?)

The Waterboy

The Cowboy

Flyboy

Sasquatchboy

Right hook

Smiley

FlashWAYback – funny pictures from years ago

Joshua Marlowe — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:22:57 +0000

I’m sure many of you will be filled with old memories when you see the pictures. Feel free to laugh out loud as your brain goes back to yesteryear. Don’t those Awana kids look so cute? I wonder what happened to them. : )

The guy sitting in the green chair cracks me up! He still has that same smile.

Mini Golfing Photos

Joshua Marlowe — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:52:24 +0000

We had a great and snowy time playing mini golf on Monday the 19th. Here are some photos for your enjoyment.

Several in the group had impressive performances on the back nine. Brandon, Josh, Ben, and Philip showed some nice low number, but Pastor Josh came in the lowest with 38. Amanda had the best score for the ladies, which she credits to years of her father’s coaching in the back yard. Some others (who will remain un-named) showed an obvious need to work on their putting skills. They posted scores over 50!

Jerrod and Ryan

Jerrod flexing . . . his ear lobe.

Do not look directly at this picture. I made it small to avoid permanent mental image scarring.

This is what happens when you give a camera to Jerrod.

Jerrod trying to strike a dapper pose.

It’s Here! Get your January Newsletter

Joshua Marlowe — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:47:08 +0000

It’s a little late, but the January Newsletter hit the post office Tuesday, January 13. Maybe I should call it a mid-month newsletter.

Don’t want to wait for the mail to deliver your copy? That’s fine, just click on the January Link on the right side bar (the green boxes over there), the newsletters now have their own link category. After you click the link, you’ll have to click on the file name and download the file, then open it, but you all know how to do that.

This month’s topic will be a lot of fun – church attendance. Ok, so maybe it’s not the hottest topic out there right now, but it is one that needs to be addressed.

Winter Weekend at Camp Calvary – Picture Flashback!

Joshua Marlowe — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:55:09 +0000

Check out these pictures from years gone by. Winter Weekends at Camp Calvary will be here before you know it, make sure you’re signed up, registered, and ready to go.

See www.campcalvary.com for more info.

Don’t forget to click on “more” to see the rest of the pics.

Join the Rebelution – Book available for $10 (that’s $6.99 under list!)

Joshua Marlowe — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:09:28 +0000

UPDATE - I have four only three of these books available for your purchase.

This would be a GREAT book to read and discuss with your teen/parents.

Book Review / Recommendation

Do Hard Things is a book by teens for teens. Alex and Brett Harris did a great job summarizing the status quo of teen life today. They challenge young people to rise to against the cultural norms and live life richly through a God-honoring and future focused teen life.

Here is a public description of the book:

The next generation stands on the brink of a “rebelution.”

With over 14 million hits to their website TheRebelution.com, Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge in a growing movement of Christian young people who are rebelling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to “do hard things” for the glory of God.

Written when they were 18 years old, Do Hard Things is the Harris twins’ revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential.

Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact.

Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of revolution already in progress challenges the next generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today.

Parents: I highly recommend you have your teen read this book. I have purchased five copies and will make them available to you at my cost. If you are interested in purchasing this book, please let me know.