OK – ATF is right around the corner and we want to open it up to as many as we can in the church. We already have over 20 youth signed up to go and want to offer an opportunity to anyone else who wants to partner with this wonderful ministry. There are openings in different areas of service at the event in Glendale. You will be given free admission, a tee shirt and a merchandise discount if you choose to help – but you have to sign up quick. Click here and you will be taken to the link you need to register on. Then, you will be given all the information that you need concerning times and duties. If you have any trouble with this link or any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact me at gphintz@hotmail.com.

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Don't Forget the Money!!!

Don't forget that we need to collect the money for our Paintball Extravaganza. We'll be collecting the money until 11:59pm Sunday, October 22nd, so you better sell some cans or something. Don't forget, this $25 will cover admission, equipment rental and 300 rounds of paintball. We'll leave the church parking lot at 1p on Saturday, October 28th, so email me with any questions you may have... gphintz@hotmail.com

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Don't Let Anyone Look Down on You!

Just a reminder of our current verse... I don't want you guys to forget. Do you know what it is? Come on! Think hard! Where is it? That's right! 1 Timothy 4:12

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

Think about that... What does that mean to you? How can you not let people look down on you? What are those five things that you're supposed to be an example with? What things are you doing great right now to be that example that God wants you to be? What areas need help? Now pray and ask God to help you so that you can be that example that He wants you to be...

God loves you - DON"T FORGET IT!

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A little more time for ATF...

We have left a window open to everyone who missed the Acquire the Fire deadline. The good news... you can still purchase a ticket for the best two day Christian Youth Event in the valley. The bad news... it's gonna cost you $60, instead of $50. But, it is well worth every penny you put into it.

The deadline will be on October 28 (Paintball). All money must be paid by then. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Start today making plans to go. Take the day off work, raid your piggy bank, ask your parents and reserve your spot today! Check out the web site at acquirethefire.com to see who will be speaking and performing.

If you or your parents have any questions, have them email me at gphintz@hotmail.com. Let's do everything we can to secure this spot for you.

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Sunday's Student Driven Discussion

We had a good time on Sunday as the group was able to venture out into some 'student driven' discussion concerning a Christian Code of Conduct. They looked, through scripture and one another's opinion, and tried to nail down a maximum of 12 principles that a Christian should live by. They came up with five in 30 minutes, and I'm sure they would've deducted a few more if time alotted.

It was interesting to see some of the things that were discovered. The two that the group deemed most important were - Love God and Know God. I agree, these are very important - but are these things measurable and when does someone know that they have achieved them or moving in the proper direction? Something to think about....

It's very important that something be different about us if we are Christians. We aren't Christians because we go to youth group any more than you're a cow the moment you step into a barn. Simply showing up somewhere doesn't make you something... then what does? This is the question that we need to ask ourselves and I'd love to hear some feedback. My question to you - What makes you a Christian and should there be something different with you than with your friends at school who aren't Christians? Let me know....

Also, don't forget the extended deadline for friends that want to go to ATF. We need the money by October 28th - Saturday - and it's going to be $60. We already have 20 people going and paid and there is a winner to our Lock In Contest. In fact, if you know Amber from the Lock in - tell her she won a ticket to ATF!!!! She may have not won the pie eating contest, but she is going to walk away with a great prize!

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Youth House Renovations

"Who said we couldn't get that couch out of there? It ain't nuttin that a power saw and a couple strong young men can't take care of!" The night started with these words ringing in my ear.

Even though there were some school clothes ruined by paint and a lot of dirt and grime stuck to our bodies, the night went great! IGNITE small group and some adult members of the church put their minds together and intermingled it with their muscles to give the youth house a much needed overhaul.

We were able to paint the front room, clean out the kitchen and bathroom, rip out a closet, and clean... clean... clean! I want to personally thank everyone that worked so hard. There were no complaints and everyone really worked hard to get a week's worth of work done in about 2 hours.

We even had a blast from the past, Mr. Roehler, who came to lend us a hand. It was good to have him back and we hope to see him and Casey at future events. I want to continue to encourage everyone to keep reaching out - we're building today what tomorrow will use so let's continue to let our lights shine!

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Field Trip on Wednesday!

A Field trip is scheduled for Wednesday evening. We will be leaving the comfort of our humble abode and traveling a few blocks into the wilderness known as the youth house. Even though two rooms are operable, there are two more that hide the dirt and debris that can only be found in horror movies. OK - it's not really that bad, but I'd rather it be less than more...

We will be heading to the youth house on Wed, Oct. 4th to put our movement where our mouth is. We are believing for this group to be a place for our friends to come and we want to represent Christ well. In order to do this, we must have a place that doesn't scare them so that they will come and hear the good news. So, we clean...

For those of you who would normally be there but are reading this blog thinking 'Maybe I'll skip this Wednesday?' I know your email and there will be another day and another mess - much worse than this. And you, my friend, will be the first one sent in with a clothes pin over your nose and a bandana in your hair. Do you really want that? NO - So just come and enjoy - it will be a blast! Meet at the normal spot at 6p unless you're going to the dinner at the church at 5:30p. If you're doing the dinner - just stay there and wait. We will be there shortly. Wear some clothes that can get dirty and come with a wonderful attitude. God is doing something great in Wickenburg and He's allowing us to be part of it!!!!