Tonight, Tonight...

Sorry this is so late...but just in case you're checking this to see what's happening tonight, we'll be meeting at Andrew/Daniel's house @ 7:00PM for appetizers (294 Amberly Blvd), travelling to Laura's house for about 8:00PM for dinner (249 Amberly Blvd), and finishing our evening with dessert @ the Gretzinger's (110 Valmont St). Pick-up will be between 9:30 and 10:00PM from the Gretzinger's home.

And don't forget to dress up - this is a formal event!

MP

ART ATTACK

Friday, February 9th @ 7-10PM we will be meeting in the youth room to make some killer crafts that we'll be able to sell at this year's CHILIFEST (proceeds going toward the mission trip to Mexico).

MP

VELVET ELVIS

Did you know that Rob Bell has a book? I'm reading it right now, and thought you'd be interested in a random quote. And if you want to know what the book's like...picture a chapter like one of the NOOMA videos...it's got the same feel.

"Questions are so central to faith. A question by its very nature acknowledges that the person asking the question does not have all of the answers. And because the person does not have all of the answers, they are looking outside of themselves for guidance. Questions, no matter how shocking or blasphemous or arrogant or ignorant or raw, are rooted in humility. A humility that understands that I am not God. And there is more to know. Questions bring freedom. Freedom that I don't have to be God and I don't have to pretend that I have it all figured out. I can let God be God"(p.30).

Friday @ STANDING GROUND

MOVIE MAKING NIGHT

February 2nd, 2007 (7-10PM)

VISION/DIRECTION/CHANGE

Just wanted to get your feedback about your own experience of church...you can be as honest as you like, and can even answer anonymously. If you have a moment and would like to share your thoughts, please leave your comments below as they relate to these interrelated questions:

What would your ideal church look like? How is that similar/different from your experience at Mission Baptist Church? In your opinion, what things draw you (and others) to church and what things keep you (and others) away. What would you change - add, take away, modify?

Thanks,
MP

Panda Sneeze!

This Saturday...

January 27th @ 4:00PM

Huntington Park Recreation Centre (87 Brentwood Drive)

$2.00 per person

Pizza to follow at Mission Baptist Church (100 North Oval)

THIS FRIDAY...

&

NIGHT

Friday (the 19th) @ 7PM until Sunday (the 20th) @ 10AM

Girls @ the MacPowell's in Burlington (bring ice skates)
Boys @ the church house in Hamilton (bring dart guns)

Everyone - please brings snacks.

spinning spiral optical illusion

EVENT UPDATE...

Please take note of the following change:
This weekend's event will be on SATURDAY @ 1:00PM.

Coming Next Friday...

Street hockey and Tim Horton's donuts...what could be more Canadian? How about street hockey WITH Tim Horton's donuts?

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12TH @ 7:00PM

Mission Baptist Church

Bring along hockey nets, sticks and any other hockey equipment.

See you there,
MP

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Just a reminder that STANDING GROUND will be returning on Saturday, January 13th @ 7:00PM. Check your email or right here at our blogspot for more details...

MP

TWINS!!!

One goat is good. Two goats are great. And through our World Vision fundraising campaign, we've raised enough money for two goats! So, Methuselah will be joined by a little friend.

The World Vision Gift Catalogue reads: "One hearty goat can provide up to 350 litres of nutritious milk to a needy family each year. Two goats can breed and produce several kids a year - the beginning of a whole herd. And these robust animals practically raise themselves. They survive well in the harshest climates, eat grass and leaves, and produce plenty of manure for fertilizing a family's vegetable garden. The gift of a goat can change a child's life - no kidding!"

Thanks for your support!

Friday, December 22nd @ 7:00PM

STANDING GROUND'S CHRISTMAS PARTY

...you have been summoned.

SO, bring a Christmas-themed desert...Egg Nog and Hot Chocolate will be provided.

See you there (in the youth room).

MP

YOUTH EVENTZ X-MAS SERVICE

This SATURDAY, we'll be going to a Christmas youth service @ Ryerson United Church in Hamilton (842 Main Street East). We'll be meeting outside the church @ 7:30PM, the service will be getting started shortly afterwards, and it will be over around 10:00PM.

See you there!

MP

F.Y.I.

SO...i was looking at a picture of a frog today and finally realized why i have those little holes on my outer ears. i always wondered why i could breathe underwater...i guess i'm part amphibian!

OR

it could be that those tiny holes are called PREAURICULAR PITS, which are benign congenital malformations of the preauricular soft tissues. in other words, a defect in auricular embyrogenesis caused by an incomplete fusion of mesodermal thickenings. according to one doctor (douglas hoffman, phd):

"The outer rim of the ear is called the 'helix.' The area where the helix is attached to the face is known as the 'helical root.' A preauricular pit is a tiny hole in the skin of the helical root. The typical appearance does, indeed, resemble a piercing - the pit is that tiny. Pits are present at birth; they form during early fetal development. In the fifth to sixth week after conception, six tiny lumps of tissue begin merging, and by the 20th week, these lumps have formed the external ear. If this process is something less than perfect, any number of external ear anomalies may result. Preauricular pits are (arguably) one of the milder anomalies that may result from imperfect external ear development."

conclusion = i'm a freak (or part frog)

MP

TIME 4 BED

THIS FRIDAY...

Church-wide games @ Mission Baptist Church (7-10PM)...feel free to leave your suggestions below for what you want to play.

MP

WATCH THIS MOVIE:

If you're looking for a movie to watch the next time your at the video store - either as a family or on your own - pick up AN INCOVENIENT TRUTH. And check out the following website afterwards (or before) to see what you can personally be doing to reduce global warming. After all, as God's people, we are called to be good stewards of His creation. And simple things like RECYCLING, TURNING OFF LIGHTS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES, NOT DRIVING OUR CARS AS MUCH and USING LESS HOT WATER can help a lot.

"When you pray, move your feet"(African proverb).

THIS FRIDAY...

...we'll be going to see the movie THE NATIVITY STORY at Silver City Burlington (Brant Street & North Service Road). The show starts @ 6:30PM, which means you need to be there BEFORE that time (i.e. around 6:00PM). BUT, if you (or anyone else) wants to come, YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW BEFORE FRIDAY (or else you might not be able to get tickets as it will be opening night). SO, if you let me know, I'll get you a ticket, and you can pay me when you get there ($10.95).

Following the movie (at around 8:30PM), we'll be at the Crossroads Centre for a short discussion time.

Let me know if you've got any questions.

MP

mmhmm

Pool Stuff With No Pool

Refiner's Fire

Malachi 3:3 says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God. One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible Study. That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver. As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities. The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says: "He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver." She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed. The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy - it's when I see my image in it."

PLEASE NOTE:

Nothing is scheduled for youth this weekend (except for Sunday School). Our next event is happening on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST...The Nativity Story...get your tickets this Sunday @ church ($10.95).

TWO...ONE...

Governor Tarkin: Perhaps she would respond to an alternative form of persuasion.
Darth Vader: What do you mean?
Governor Tarkin: I think it is time we demonstrated the full power of this station. Set your course for Alderaan.

STAR WARS COUNT-DOWN...

...T-minus 3 days...

THE COUNT-DOWN IS ON...

...T-minus 4 days...

LOST predictions

The "Fall Season Finale" of LOST airs tonight (8:00PM on CTV, 9:00PM on ABC). Feel free to leave your theories...what's going to happen next, who "the others" are, who/what the "monster" on the island is, etc...

MP

STAR WARS CONTEST

In anticipation of our STAR WARS night (Friday, November 17th), here's another STANDING GROUND online contest:

Considering the following runtimes, if we were to start THE PHANTOM MENACE at exactly 7:00PM and run the movies continuously without any breaks in between, at what time will RETURN OF THE JEDI be over?

EPISODE 1: 133 min
EPISODE 2: 142 min
EPISODE 3: 140 min
EPISODE 4: 125 min
EPISODE 5: 129 min
EPISODE 6: 135 min

Leave your answer in the comment section below (with your name), and the first person to post the correct answer will win a prize...

MP

This weekend...

...but we will be having Sunday School (Sunday @ 9:45am) & Bible Study (Sunday @ 6:30pm).

[AMAZING RACE memory verses: 1 Corinthians 15:31-34]

Official "SHOTGUN" Rules

THE THEORY: The term "Shotgun" refers to the front passenger seat of an automobile. "Calling Shotgun" is the act of claiming the position of Shotgun for one's self. As this position is the most coveted of all positions when riding in a car, the following list of rules has been created to ensure that Shotgun can be acquired in a fair and equitable manner by any passenger of an automobile.

THE HISTORY: The history of calling "Shotgun" goes back to the days of covered wagons and the Wild West. On a trip across the plains, the driver of a wagon would hold the reins of his horse team and concentrate on driving. This left him and the occupants of his wagon susceptible to sneak attacks from bandits and thieves. To avoid this atrocious circumstance it became necessary for one person to sit next to the driver with a shotgun and fend off the enemy.
Defending against bandits is no longer the priority of Shotgun however, but it has evolved into a pre-driving ritual that is experienced before almost every car ride across North America and even the world. Because of the obvious evolution that has already occurred with Shotgun, we ask you to consider Shotgun as a living entity and be aware that it is always changing for the better good of society.

THE RULES: The following rules have been created through many years of exploring the ritual of Shotgun and are designed with the idea of fairness to all as the main priority. They are also the most complete and comprehensive listing of Shotgun rules available today.

You Must Say The Word "Shotgun": You must say the word "Shotgun" to stake your claim on Shotgun. This must be done clearly and loud enough so that at least one other to-be occupant of the vehicle can hear you. No variations of this word are acceptable. After you have rightfully called Shotgun, you have exclusive rights to Shotgun for that ride. However, if no one hears you call Shotgun it is still fair game for everyone.

The Deed Must Be Done Before Shotgun May Be Called: For these rules to work properly, it is essential for you to understand and accept the concept of the "Deed". Shotgun may only be called after the "deed is done". Simply stated, the deed is any activity or objective that directly precedes the ride in the automobile. The deed can be anything ranging from a visit at a friend's house, to a shopping trip at the mall, to a visit to the Grand Canyon. We cannot stress how important this is because this establishes a Shotgun-calling time frame that ensures everyone has an equal chance of recognizing when to call Shotgun. There is no crime greater than calling Shotgun on Monday in reference to the ride to the concert on Friday. Some people choose to play this way, and they are fools.

You Must Be Outside To Call Shotgun: The best way to establish exactly when the deed is done is to define this moment as the instance that you have left the building in which the deed took place. All passengers need not to have exited, but someone must hear you call Shotgun. Some people choose to use a variation of this rule and require that all occupants be out of the building before Shotgun can be called. This does not work. It leads to everyone calling Shotgun at the same time and often ends in physical violence.

The Barefoot Rule: Since you must be outside to call Shotgun, some people will just grab their shoes, jump outside, and call Shotgun before putting their shoes on. This has been deemed "gaping", and is not a legal procedure. You must have your shoes on, if you choose to wear any, before you may call Shotgun.

The Re-entry Rule: If you call Shotgun and then go back inside for some reason, you must re-call Shotgun after leaving. After you have re-entered the building, Shotgun is once again fair game to all.

When The Deed Is Outdoors: If the deed takes place outdoors, which it often does, the completion of the deed must be agreed upon when Shotgun is called. Any major disputes over the completion of the deed, as with any discrepancy, can be easily settled with a quick round of ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS.

The Line-Of-Sight Rule: In the situation of the deed being a hike or other extensive outdoor activity, you may not call Shotgun until the automobile is within your sight. This rule needs only to be used when the passengers are outside for a long time and have traveled long distances from the car, as with a day of snow skiing.

MISCELLANEOUS...

Hand On Door: Shotgun can no longer be called once someone's hand is holding the shotgun door handle. This officially stakes their claim to Shotgun and calling it at this time is just redundant. This is one scenario where a person does not actually have to say Shotgun to get the seat. This rule's importance is that no one has to be around for you to stake your claim to Shotgun, whereas usually one other would-be occupant must be present for you to call it.

Sit Down: If you manage to sit in Shotgun before anyone has called it, you keep the position even if someone else calls shotgun after you sat down. This is very similar to the HAND ON DOOR rule, where you do not actually have to say Shotgun nor does anyone else have to be present for you to claim it.

The Balk: This rule is applied when you have called Shotgun and are waiting for the doors to be unlocked. If you lift the handle while the doors are being unlocked and therefore cause the Shotgun door to remain locked, then you are "voided" for that ride. At this time Shotgun is available for all of the other passengers to call.

Garages: If you enter a garage that is connected to a house or building without having to go outside, then you may call Shotgun as soon as you enter the room. This only applies to small attached garages. Parking structures and detached garages are always considered as being outdoors, even if they are underground.

Multiple Cars: In the situation where a group of people are travelling in multiple cars, you must specify which car you are calling Shotgun for. For example: if the two drivers are named "Bob" and "Sue", then someone must say "Shotgun Bob" or "Shotgun Sue" depending on which car they would like to ride in.

Shotgun Abandonment: If the Shotgun occupant exits the car to accomplish a deed, Shotgun becomes eligible to the remaining passengers in the other seat(s). Once Shotgun is available, you must call Shotgun before the other occupants. Often times there is discrepancy regarding when Shotgun actually becomes available. Several attempts have been made to clearly define this point, yet no truly fair rule can be applied here. For this reason, one game of ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS is usually the easiest way to solve the problem. Exception: If the Shotgun rider abandoned the seat to do a deed for the driver, i.e. purchasing snacks or pumping gas, that person retains Shotgun.

Other Seats: Once the Shotgun seat has been called by someone, the other less prestigious seats in the car may be claimed using the same rules as calling Shotgun. For example: you can say "back-right" or "back-center". In addition, you may also negate calls such as "not back-center" which would put you in any seat except for the back-center.

Remain Seated: If you choose to remain in the automobile while the other passengers accomplish their deed, you may retain full rights to Shotgun. Often times not everyone needs to go inside when completing menial deeds. It can be abused however when a certain person is willing to wait in the car for extensive periods of time in order to retain the rights to Shotgun. This type of person is considered to be a "Shotgun Gaper".

The Shotgun Gaper: Gapers (gay-pers) are people who prioritize Shotgun much more than a normal human being. These people will alter their usual behavior and even undermine their own ethics in order to gain the rights to Shotgun. They do this through legal means such as sprinting for an exit, and therefore they cannot be voided. The term gaper was originally given to Will Henderson who once rode Shotgun for 2 months straight. The advantage to being a Shotgun Gaper, of course, is you always get Shotgun. Being a Shotgun Gaper, however, is frowned upon.

Voiding: Whenever you break a Shotgun rule as stated in this guide, you may be voided from receiving Shotgun privileges for that ride. Although somewhat discretionary, voiding automatically applies if you call Shotgun while indoors, or if you do not have your shoes on and call Shotgun, or if you display any other blatant disregard for Shotgun protocol. In circumstances of minor Shotgun rules infractions, voiding may not need to be exercised. Being void only applies for the ride directly after the voiding has occurred and after that ride you may regain full Shotgun privileges. Once someone has been voided, then all of the other passengers are free to once again call Shotgun in the correct manner.

Discrepancies: If a discrepancy ever occurs, and they commonly do, over who rightfully gets Shotgun, it is usually settled with a single game of ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS. A common application of this procedure takes place after two people call Shotgun at the exact same time. Special note regarding discrepancies: many people use a "driver override" rule that says the driver of the car settles any discrepancies. The driver override rule also says that a driver has the final say about who gets to ride Shotgun. This version of the rule is very subjective and defeats the purpose of calling Shotgun. ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS is a much more fair and objective way of settling any disputes.

New Rules: Because Shotgun is a living entity and constantly changing, new rules always need to be created. Any group of people is welcome to implement their own rule if the situation arises. A new rule will often be created following a major discrepancy. The important thing to remember about this is that the new rule does not take effect until the next car ride.

EXCEPTIONS: Although the Shotgun rules have been created with ultimate fairness in mind, there are situations where exceptions need to be implemented.

Significant Others: This is the most important exception. If a significant other (SO) is included in the group of automobile passengers and this person is the SO or potential SO of the driver, then they get automatic Shotgun privileges.

Multiple Calls: There is a rare exception where more than one person may have rightfully called Shotgun. This happens when multiple groups of people are meeting at a car, and both groups had someone claim Shotgun. If it can not be determined who made the call first, then the only fair way to settle the dispute is with ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS.

Owner-Driver Switch: If someone is driving an automobile other than its owner and the owner becomes a passenger, then the owner automatically gets Shotgun. When applied, this rule shows respect to the owner of the car.

The Long Haul: The rules listed above have been designed around the shorter trip (less than 1 hour). For longer journeys it is best not to use these rules because the incentives to be a gaper are too great. Rather, you should divide Shotgun equally among those who want it.

[from www.shotgunrules.com]

>> THIS FRIDAY

ALL THE INFO ABOUT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN EMAILED, BUT IN CASE YOU NEED TO BE REMINDED...

DEPARTURE: Meet @ 5:00PM (or just before) at the Burlington GO Station (which is on Fairview, just East of Brant Street).

COST: $24 ($5 for admission to the ROM, $15.30 for the GO Train, $3.70 for the Subway)

RETURN: Returning @ 10:38PM to the Burlington GO Station

REMEMBER TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE COMING, AND CALL ME IF YOU'RE RUNNING LATE TO THE GO STATION (CAUSE I WOULDN'T WANT TO LEAVE WITHOUT YOU).

MP

Finnegan (A.K.A. Jaws)

AIDS Walk 2006

Bored? Peg Solitaire

Peg Solitaire

Evangelism Linebacker...what's your excuse?

Let's face it...all of us have excuses for why we don't share our faith with our friends (as much as we ought to)...but maybe we have something to learn from the EVANGELISM LINEBACKER:

http://www.sermonspice.com/videos/722/evangelism-linebac/

I tried to embed the version I found on YOU TUBE, but it was since deleted (probably for copywrite reasons). So, the video you'll see by clicking on the link above will have a big "C" right in the middle of the screen. Definitely worth watching...and considering for our own lives.

Watch your back!

MP

THIS SATURDAY...

This week, don't forget to be collecting money from friends, relatives, and strangers for this Saturday's AIDS walk. We'll be meeting at the church @ 1:00PM to hear from a WORLD VISION REPRESENTATIVE, and then going on a 10 KM hike along the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail (where we went rollerblading this summer). The event should wrap up around 4:00PM, unless it takes a little longer for people to complete the walk.

Don't forget to bring along the $ you collected, some comfortable shoes to walk in, warm clothes, and a water bottle. Also, if it's raining, bring an umbrella/rain gear, cause it's a rain-or-shine event.

See you there,
MP

HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY DANIEL (Oct. 22nd)

THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY

YES...we're having a sleepover, and then going on a sweet double decker bus adventure! SO, you can come along on Friday night to the worship service at Mission Baptist (starting at 7:00PM), and enjoy the refreshments following the service (around 9:00PM). After that, we'll be chillin' in the church house. Bring (appropriate) video games, sleeping bags, pillows, and whatever else you need on a sleepover. Then, the next day, I'm hooking y'all up with the ride of your lives! Well...it's gonna be fun. SO, bring TWELVE (12) DOLLARS ($) for the bus tour, and you might want to bring some cash for lunch (if you're planning to stick around during the morning).

Got any questions...give me a ring.

Cheerio,
MP

Happy Friday the Thirteenth...

INTERESTING FACT: If you didn't know, any Friday the 13th (like today), people with motorcycles from all over Ontario (and beyond) flock to Port Dover...so if you ever notice more bikes on the road than usual, that's why.

MP

Coming to Theaters (December 2006)

Mike's Music

I've just recently uploaded some of my new songs onto the internet...if you want, you can check them out at www.myspace.com/cellfish.

MP

This weekend...

Though Sunday School WILL be happening (btw, this week's memory verses are 1 Corinthians 15:15-19), there is no Youth Event or Bible Study scheduled for this weekend.

MP

VISIT THE VIRTUAL ZOO

STANDING GROUND has a virtual pet tiger named GRYPHON!

To visit him, click HERE

By the way, if you're not careful, he just might eat your cursor!

THIS FRIDAY@ 7PM

As we discussed this past weekend, we're going to be moving rooms in the church house...SO, this Friday we'll be painting/sorting through the old youth room, and starting to adapt the other room for our purposes.

Bring old clothes for painting, and sorry...Ty Pennington won't be able to make it this time.

SHABBA?

WONDERLAND (THIS SATURDAY)

YES...we're going to Canada's Wonderland THIS SATURDAY (the 30th). We'll be leaving the church @ 9:00am, and returning to the church for 9:00pm. Either get you ticket ahead of time for a discounted price (at your local Mac's Milk or Pharma Plus), or you can pick one up at the gate (regular price).

Let me know if you have any questions - if not, I'll see you there!

MP

EVERYBODY'S BIRTHDAY

THIS FRIDAY (SEPTEMBER 22nd @ 7pm) - in case you forgot - IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

It's also all of your friends' birthdays too - in case they forgot - so you should remind them about their party.

YES...THERE WILL BE CAKE. AND SINCE IT'S everybody's birthday, EVERYONE SHOULD BRING ALONG A GIFT (under $10) THAT WILL BE EXCHANGED.

There will also be a prize for the person who comes up with the most creative/best birthday card...yes, you have to make it yourself.

SEE YOU THERE!

p.s. I think Andrew's gonna bring some sweet birthday party tunes...

this friday's UNOFFICIAL event

as you know from last week, we weren't able to film our movie...but if you are interested in doing so this Friday, contact one of the Horst's for more details. if you don't have their number, give me a call and i'll hook you up.

enjoy yourselves...sorry i won't be able to join you.

MP

Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.

I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? Yaeh, and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

back by popular demand...

This Friday night is all about QUALITY film-making...films like DELUSIONAL YOUTH PASTOR and THE SUNNYSIDE INN. Films that are too PLASTIQUE for the Academy Awards.

SO...bring along your ideas, costumes, and video cameras.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th is...

THE STANDING GROUND FILM FESTIVAL

(7-10PM)

See you there,
MP

STANDING GROUND RETURNS

...early september (after pastor mike returns from his vacation).

Watch here for more details, as this site will continue to be your space to find the newest information about STANDING GROUND events.

MP

THIS SATURDAY @ 1:00PM

STANDING GROUND is going to SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (6320 English Church Road) this Saturday, August 19th. We're meeting there @ 1:00PM, and you will need the following:

1. A signed waiver (http://www.sofpaintball.com/waiver.pdf)
2. $25 for the basic package (incl. mask, gun, 100 paintballs)
3. Clothing that you don't mind getting dirty

Also, if you want more paintballs (since they run out fast), it costs $8 for 100 more paintballs (or for a grenade).

MP

Star Wars Spoof (Episode I)

Star Wars Spoof (Episode II)

YOUTH THIS WEEKEND...

Just a reminder that this holiday weekend, there is no youth event or Bible study scheduled...things will resume again next weekend.

Have a great week(end).

MP

LAZER MANIA

THIS FRIDAY @ 7:00PM (until 9:00pm), WE'LL BE MEETING AT LAZER MANIA (corner of upper james and mohawk). THE COST IS AS FOLLOWS: $7 (one game), $13 (two games), $18 (three games).

SEE YOU THERE!

MP

Just wanted to say...

For everyone who was there at the "NOT A KID ANYMORE" babysitting night, I just wanted to tell you that your help was very much appreciated...couldn't have done it without you. Service projects definitely aren't like our typical social events, but it's great when we can do things to help others at our church, in our community, and around the world.

THANX AGAIN - MP

MOVIE NIGHT

Movie Night...this Friday night @ 7-10pm...if you have any movie suggestions, leave a comment below and they will be taken into consideration. Bring a favourite snack, and any of your friends who might be around for the summer.

See you then,
MP

World Cup Ultimate Fighting Challenge

VIVA ITALIA!!!

Silly Germans...thought they could win the football match...I guess it's time to go home...not too far to travel I guess! Yeah, I was cheering for England this World Cup, but only because Scotland didn't qualify. But today - since England was knocked out by Portugal - I was cheering for Italy...and I wasn't disappointed. What a great game! Now that Beckham and the Brits are out, RED, WHITE & GREEN for this year's World Cup.

Standing Ground in July

Just a reminder that there are no youth events or Bible studies scheduled for the first week of July...Heather and I will be in Colorado at the Triennial from the 5th to the 9th, and a number of youth are up at Bonnechere Camp.

New calendars will be coming out soon...

Keep it real,
MP