FOOD
Dinner is now free! Thanks to The Mills for bringing chili last week and Nick and Nina for bringing spaghetti this week. Next Monday night will be free pizza. We are always looking for people to supply dinner for our kids, so if you are interested, please contact me to schedule when you would be available to do that!
TEACHING
We now have three primary teachers at skate night. Brett, Micki and Jeremy. Jeremy taught his first lesson last night on God's protection and shared an exciting story about his family being captured while on safari in Africa. Jeremy will be teaching on the third Monday of each month while Micki and Brett will share the rest of the weeks. We are also always interested in guest speakers, so if you have a story to share and a heart to reach these kids, contact me.
brett@madskates.com or 206-423-0813
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
United We Stand - February 14th - Bible Session Notes
I thought you might like to know what we are teaching at Skate Night, so I'm going to start posting my Bible Session notes from the nights that I am teaching. The formatting looks a little odd when I copy and paste it into the blog, but you get the general idea of the lesson.
Here are the notes from last Monday night, February 14th.
Read Colossians 2:2
Paul wants the church (anyone who follows Christ) to be…
Encouraged in heart
United in love
Paul is speaking as a leader of the early church. He wants his students to follow Christ fully together. UNITED IN LOVE.
Read Matthew 12:25
Here Jesus says that every kingdom divided against itself will be…
Ruined
Every city or household divided against itself will…
Not stand
I think this is pretty clear. We need to be united in our attitudes, words, and actions.
Kingdom/Church Level – We, as believers/followers of Christ/Christians are all members of one church also known as “the body of Christ.” We need to be together, acting as one unit, focused on Christ and our attitudes, words and actions should support each other.
City or Household/Personal Level – Each one of us needs to have our attitude match our words and actions. If your heart is Christ-like then your actions and words will also be Christ-like.
Read Ecclesiastes 4:12
One may be…
Overpowered
Two can…
Defend themselves
Three…
Is not easily broken
We cannot and we should not try to stand in this battle alone. If you are struggling with something, ask for help. As the church, we are a family. We are all brothers and sisters. By yourself you can be overpowered. With two of working together, we can defend ourselves. Get a group together, and defeat is almost out of the question.
Read Philippians 2:1-4
Paul and Timothy are writing to the church and they say that the church can make their joy complete by doing what?
Being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose
Read vs. 3 again. Who can tell me what humility is? modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, not proud or arrogant; modest
Vs. 4 – Look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Paul isn’t saying don’t take care of yourself or don’t look after yourself. He’s saying look out for others AS WELL. If what you are doing is hurting someone else, you are definitely not “looking out for the interests of others.”
What is your “take home” from this lesson? How will you apply it to your life?
Here are the notes from last Monday night, February 14th.
Read Colossians 2:2
Paul wants the church (anyone who follows Christ) to be…
Encouraged in heart
United in love
Paul is speaking as a leader of the early church. He wants his students to follow Christ fully together. UNITED IN LOVE.
Read Matthew 12:25
Here Jesus says that every kingdom divided against itself will be…
Ruined
Every city or household divided against itself will…
Not stand
I think this is pretty clear. We need to be united in our attitudes, words, and actions.
Kingdom/Church Level – We, as believers/followers of Christ/Christians are all members of one church also known as “the body of Christ.” We need to be together, acting as one unit, focused on Christ and our attitudes, words and actions should support each other.
City or Household/Personal Level – Each one of us needs to have our attitude match our words and actions. If your heart is Christ-like then your actions and words will also be Christ-like.
Read Ecclesiastes 4:12
One may be…
Overpowered
Two can…
Defend themselves
Three…
Is not easily broken
We cannot and we should not try to stand in this battle alone. If you are struggling with something, ask for help. As the church, we are a family. We are all brothers and sisters. By yourself you can be overpowered. With two of working together, we can defend ourselves. Get a group together, and defeat is almost out of the question.
Read Philippians 2:1-4
Paul and Timothy are writing to the church and they say that the church can make their joy complete by doing what?
Being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose
Read vs. 3 again. Who can tell me what humility is? modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, not proud or arrogant; modest
Vs. 4 – Look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Paul isn’t saying don’t take care of yourself or don’t look after yourself. He’s saying look out for others AS WELL. If what you are doing is hurting someone else, you are definitely not “looking out for the interests of others.”
What is your “take home” from this lesson? How will you apply it to your life?
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Prayer Team
We are looking for 5-7 dedicated people to pray for MAD Skates at a minimum of once a week but preferably daily.
Prayer requests will be specific to our ministry, the leadership, and the youth that attend. Prayer requests will be sent via email as they come up with an ongoing list as well.
If you are interested, please let me know via email. Also, please let me know if there is a specific area you are interested in prayer for - ex. the kids, the leadership, financial, building, growth, etc.
Thank you.
brett@madskates.com
Prayer requests will be specific to our ministry, the leadership, and the youth that attend. Prayer requests will be sent via email as they come up with an ongoing list as well.
If you are interested, please let me know via email. Also, please let me know if there is a specific area you are interested in prayer for - ex. the kids, the leadership, financial, building, growth, etc.
Thank you.
brett@madskates.com
Monday, February 7, 2011
Pizza Change & Another $25 Grant
Tonight we will be trying out Papa Murphy's take n bake pizza. There will be no charge for pizza tonight.
Also, right after my post last week, we received another grant for $25 if all the Taco Time coupon books are sold!
GOD IS GOOD!
Also, right after my post last week, we received another grant for $25 if all the Taco Time coupon books are sold!
GOD IS GOOD!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Another $25 Grant
Yes folks it is true. Yet another kind donor has stepped up with a matching grant of $25 if we sell all 250 coupon books!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Taco Time Update
The youth have started selling the coupon books.
We just received 2 matching grants for our coupon book fundraiser.
Grant 1: If we sell 50 in the next week, our supporter will send us $25.
Grant 2: If we sell all 250 coupon books, our supporter will send us $25.
That's $50 in addition to our $250 matching grant we will receive if we sell all 250 coupon books.
Anyone else want in on this?
New skate ramps.... here we come!
We just received 2 matching grants for our coupon book fundraiser.
Grant 1: If we sell 50 in the next week, our supporter will send us $25.
Grant 2: If we sell all 250 coupon books, our supporter will send us $25.
That's $50 in addition to our $250 matching grant we will receive if we sell all 250 coupon books.
Anyone else want in on this?
New skate ramps.... here we come!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Taco Time
It's Taco Time! For $1, you can purchase a coupon book for Taco Time filled with $5 worth of coupons. Each coupon is for $1 off a menu item.
Use the coupon book once, and get your dollar back. Use it twice, and you're ahead of the game.
We already have 1 matching grant for $250, but we only get the money if we sell all 250 coupon books!
I am in search of anyone else who would be willing to do a matching grant for selling all the coupon books. It could be dollar for dollar or even just a set dollar amount if all the books are sold. For example, "I will give $25 if all 250 coupon books are sold." If you hear God knocking on your heart on this one, let me know! We need your help.
All proceeds from the coupon book sales will go toward purchasing skate ramps that we have been in need of for over a year. We are hopeful that between this fundraiser and the money we have set aside, we will be able to purchase just what we need to move forward and grow in our skating equipment.
Thank you.
Use the coupon book once, and get your dollar back. Use it twice, and you're ahead of the game.
We already have 1 matching grant for $250, but we only get the money if we sell all 250 coupon books!
I am in search of anyone else who would be willing to do a matching grant for selling all the coupon books. It could be dollar for dollar or even just a set dollar amount if all the books are sold. For example, "I will give $25 if all 250 coupon books are sold." If you hear God knocking on your heart on this one, let me know! We need your help.
All proceeds from the coupon book sales will go toward purchasing skate ramps that we have been in need of for over a year. We are hopeful that between this fundraiser and the money we have set aside, we will be able to purchase just what we need to move forward and grow in our skating equipment.
Thank you.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Untitled - Skate Video
This is a great little video by Untitled! Check it out...
http://untitledskate.com/2010/10/autumn-ramp-park-montage/
http://untitledskate.com/2010/10/autumn-ramp-park-montage/
Monday, January 24, 2011
Half Marathon Complete - $270 Raised
Well, I'm back from Arizona, and no... I don't have a tan. But, I am thrilled to say that my mom and I reached our goal and completed the Rock n Roll Half Marathon on Sunday, January 16th. We were able to raise $270 towards skate ramps for M.A.D. Skates. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us on this journey and a special thanks to everyone who donated.
God bless!
God bless!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Help! I need somebody.
Help, I need somebody,
Help, not just anybody,
Help, you know I need someone, help.
The Beatles sang it, and now I am singing it too. I need two (2) volunteers for setting up the gym for skate night. I need one volunteer for the second (2nd) Monday of each month and one for the fourth (4th) Monday of each month. Start time is 5:30 and we are done at 6:00pm. Volunteers are able to switch days with the other volunteers as people sometimes need to take a particular week off for vacations, meetings, etc. Phil and Jeremy have covered the 1st and 3rd Mondays throughout 2010, and it seemed to work very well for them and us. I am now in need of the 2nd and 4th Mondays as well, and would appreciate your help.
Please call 206-423-0813 or email brett@madskates.com if you are able to commit to setting up one Monday a month for 2011. Thank you.
Help, not just anybody,
Help, you know I need someone, help.
The Beatles sang it, and now I am singing it too. I need two (2) volunteers for setting up the gym for skate night. I need one volunteer for the second (2nd) Monday of each month and one for the fourth (4th) Monday of each month. Start time is 5:30 and we are done at 6:00pm. Volunteers are able to switch days with the other volunteers as people sometimes need to take a particular week off for vacations, meetings, etc. Phil and Jeremy have covered the 1st and 3rd Mondays throughout 2010, and it seemed to work very well for them and us. I am now in need of the 2nd and 4th Mondays as well, and would appreciate your help.
Please call 206-423-0813 or email brett@madskates.com if you are able to commit to setting up one Monday a month for 2011. Thank you.
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