Announcements & other thoughts from AMPED at FBC St. Bethlehem in Clarksville, TN.

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(More) Trouble with Texting

For years, parents and teachers have wondered if texting was negatively affecting teenagers’ grammar. According to several recent studies, that particular worry might be the least of their concerns.

It’s teens’ driving habits, sleep patterns, and relationships that are being affected by texting.

In a new blog, Jonathon McKee and David R. Smith discuss recent studies on teens and their texting habits. Very information for not only parents but also youth workers. What are your thoughts?

Click the link to read this article in its entirety: The Source for Youth Ministry – TheSource4YM.com.

Youth VBS 2012: The Race

The church office has closed early today

The church office has closed early today due to the threat of inclement weather.

DNow Missions Project/Emphasis Explanation

From last night’s Kick-off Rally.

Meet the D-Now Speaker and Worship Leader

D-Now is only 2 weeks away! Can you believe it?! Seems like yesterday plans were being formed….This Wednesday, January 25, is the last day to register for this amazing weekend. We hope to see all of you and a friend or 50. :)

Download the 2012 Registration Form & 2012 DNOW Info Packet.

I also would like to take a couple of minutes to introduce our guest speaker for Friday night and our Worship Leader for Friday and Saturday nights.

Worship Leader: John Lemonis

John’s experience includes nearly three decades working on church staff full-time in a variety of areas, but primarily as Minister of Music/Worship (in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee). He is a noted singer-songwriter-arranger-worship leader, clinician, panelist, and speaker. His work includes crusades, music seminars, writing conferences (including work for the Gospel Music Association and NSAI – Nashville Songwriters Association International), and industry workshops. He holds a Master’s Degree in Theology and his under-graduate work focused on Music and Composition. John is the husband to Janet and father to Nikki (23), Tony (21), & Kara (8)

Friday Night Guest Speaker: Scott Hill

Scott has lived in East Nashville for five years with his wife Emily and serves as the College Pastor at Mosaic Church in Nashville. Before moving to Nashville, he studied at William Carey College in Hattiesburg, MS where he received his undergraduate degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations. Currently, Scott is working on his masters in Global Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. Aside from his role as college pastor with Mosaic Church of Nashville, Scott works with a non-profit called Friends Life that focuses on the needs of adults with disabilities as well as writing for Fringe Magazine. He has also been a camp pastor for LifeWay’s M-Fuge

New Year, New Stuff

Welcome to 2012. Be watching for a new look with updated details and information for D-Now and YEC beginning tomorrow Friday, January 6.

YEC 2012

Student Ministry Family Outing

On Saturday, October 15, we will be enjoying the outdoors at the Christian WayFarm’s Harvest Praise Day in Hopkinsville. All High School and Middle School students, their families, and friends are invited to attend this family centered outing.

Cost is $6 per person. Families provide their own transportation and students attending by themselves and need transportation must sign up by Sunday, Oct. 9, at the sign-up sheet at the Youth Bulletin board outside E6. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, Oct. 9.

We will leave from the church parking lot at 9 AM and return at 4 PM.

What is Harvest Praise Day?

(Taken from here)

Christian Way Farm would like to invite you to a special day of food, activities and entertainment that will be fun for the whole family.

Our usual fall Saturday activities will continue but on this day we add the availability of food and provide special music.  A variety of Christian music brings an uplifting sound throughout the farm.

Our purpose on this day is to provide a family friendly atmostphere on the farm as we celebrate and give thanks for another Harvest season.

Admission includes the opportunity to enjoy all the music of the day plus the following fun activities:

  • Explore the straw castle.
  • Navigate the corn maze.
  • Enjoy a tractor wagon ride.
  • Visit the u-pick pumpkin patch (Pumpkins are not included in admission, but the most expensive pumpkins in the patch are $4.00.  Other pumpkins and decorating items are available for purchase)
  • Shell and grind corn.
  • Feed and pet the animals.
  • Play in corn-filled antique trucks.
  • Browse in the farm’s store, located in an old barn.
  • Catch a ride on the lawnmower train.
  • Race around the tricycle track.
  • Or just relax in the swing or rocking chairs on the porch!

Additional activities will be available such as pumpkin painting, hair spray and face painting.  These activities will cost $1.00 each.

Food is available for purchase and will include the every popular burgoo, grilled chicken and pork chop sandwiches.

Apples with caramel, chips, drinks, smores and candy also available.

Picnic areas are available for those who buy food or choose to bring their own.

Contact Bro. Mark with question or for more information.

More Than A Logo – Week 1

We’re trying something new with this series. Bro. Mark was videoed teaching Week 1 and the video is posted below along with the link to the note sheet to follow along.

Week 1 – Student Notes

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