No Air
http://www.dare2share.org/culturecommission/no-air this is the link to help you connect your friends with Jesus by using the song No Air.
To get your praise on...here is a fav...
XRayeNick Cannon's View on Abortion
S...Size L...Level of Development E...Environment D...Degree of Dependency SLED
Graceland: The Romance Youth Service April 2008
Staring: Shannon, Gabe, Nick, Jeffery, Paige, Kelly, Jessica, Jordan, Amanda, Matt, Paul, Stephen Crew: Cortez, Jessie, Jaimey, Sarah, Hannah
This skit went along with the annual youth auction that had matching funds from the Boone County Chapter of Thrivent. They generously matched $800 for our summer trips. Thank you for all that helped put it together and sponsored this next generation.
Dare 2 Share Video
Download your the video here...
Link to Camp Blogs
Hidden Treasure's Katrina 2008 JH/SH Service Trip
http://sheepshack.typepad.com/hidden_treasures/
Boot Camp 2008 Action Hero's
Dare 2 Share Packing List
Be at AIC NOON Friday the 8th...Please eat lunch before you come.
Most (czech for The Bridge)
Would you let your child die for a total stranger? Find out what true love is really about?
The Golden Compass
Here are some great resources for connecting with your student/family/friends on The Golden Compass.
I am refreshed that this approach to The Golden Compass is one of sound reason and consistent love, as apposed of narcissistic uber-fundamentalist knee jerk reaction to an worldly thing. I think whether or not you choose to go to the movie or read the books, we as a church, need to be intellectually honest and peal back the layers of Phillip Pullman's story. You can start by downloading the bible study down below (all three are the same, just in different formatts) and I would also suggest reading "Dark Matter" by Tony Watkins...who does a good job of looking at Philip Pullman's life, his upbringing, Pullman's source material that he has "relied" on, and a break down of the triology. Please do not close the book, on this book (The Golden Compass), without knowing why you should or should not.
Martin Luther said, "Whether you fall off the front of the boat or the back of the boat you are still wet". Balance is what we need here to be a relevant light to a dark world. There is freedom in Christ but we must not do something that causes a weaker brother/sister to fall. There is the rub. On this matter you must go to the Holy Spirit and "work out" (Philipian 2:12) what to do with this triology juggarnaut. Read or not to read, watch or not to watch that is up to you and the Holy Spirit.
Here is the link to "Dark Matter" and below is the bible study.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083083379X/ref=cm_cr_thx_view
Download golden_compass_bible_study.pdf
Dare 2 Share Registration
Dare 2 Share registration will go until Nov 14th
Cost is $75
Need AIC Med Form and Dare2Share Form
Download aic_medical_release_form_20072008.doc
http://media.dare2share.org/pdf/waiverrelease.pdf
Down load and fill out and put in Dare2Share box on the counter.
The Conference is Feb 8-9, more details to come.
Help Fuzzy Bunny Get to Jesus
First person to print this maze out (leagal size) or crop it to fit regular paper, and fill it out to completion, and hand it to me...you will win...a prize...a cool prize...do you want a Gift Card? Certificate to Panera? a V-8? Maybe, CASH. I think the level of the prize will be determined on how fast it is turned in. Clock is ticking.
RAINBOW HOUSE 2!
June 2nd
9- 1 come help dig the last and hardest 60' of drain tile for the childeren of the Rainbow House! Bring your own shovel and lunch.
http://www.rainbowhousecolumbia.org/
Rainbow House Work Day!
Bring your lunch...
Bring your shovel... We are digging 2 feet down and 60 foot long drainage ditch...bring gloves
and bring your heart to serve (all other attitudes need not apply)
CAMP, Oh Ya (bring it, for real)
Download camp_2007_registration.pdf Due March 11th Camp is July 22nd-28th
We are going to Colorado for a Adventure Service Trip...
First Part White Water Rafting/Rock Climb (the real Rockies)/ Repelling/ Camping/ Hiking
You will also have a spiritual adventure with the Creator of the Universe to the heights of Pike''s Peak.
We will then drop your spiritual connections and compassion into to the service engine of blessing. We will hook up with an orphanage/children's home and bless their socks off...
#1 You will be stretched #2 You will grow (if your heart will allow it) #3 You will be used by God
Feb 24th PAINT BALL!!!
This is open to anyone who would like join.
You need...
1000 paint balls (mark your own box of ammo because a lot of people will have the same kind)
Long Sleeve everything
Layers of clothes is good for the cold
A med. Release form
Download aic_medical_release_form_20062007_paint_ball.doc
Bring a friend
We will have paintball equipment available if you do not have it. We will go over a safety lesson first and then shoot away.
Be at AIC at 9 AM, we will then caravan to the John’s Compound and be back right around Noon. We will need drivers so if you would like t o help out sign up with Stephen McBee
Paper Work Needed for Dare 2 Share
Download 20070130190127022.pdf Dare 2 Share Form MUST HAVE PARENTS SIGN
Download aic_medical_release_form_20062007_dare_2_share.doc MUST HAVE PARENTS SIGN
Packing List MUST NOT HAVE PARENTS SIGN Download game_day_packing_list.pdf
You need to be at AIC at NOON Feb 9th. We will not be stopping for lunch. Eat before you come. We will be staying at Abiding Savior Lutheran in St. Charles. Be back at AIC 11:30ish on the 10th.
How to Share Your Faith Using
The Pursuit of Happyness
Written by: Jane Dratz
Position: Project Coordinator
Posted: 01-29-2007
Chris Gardner, played by Oscar nominee Will Smith, is desperate. His life has hit the rocks. An unsuccessful venture trying to sell expensive bone-density scanners has left him financially devastated. On top of trouble with taxes and parking tickets, his girlfriend walks out on him (and their five-year-old son). Through all the tough stuff, the joy of Chris' life is his young son, Christopher.
Dreaming of a better future, Chris applies for and lands a promising internship with a big-name stock brokerage firm. But there's a major obstacle along this road - the internship is unpaid. The doors this opportunity may open are impressive, but definitely not guaranteed. Still Chris decides to go for his dream and accept the unpaid internship, despite the major downside risks. But with no money for rent, it isn't long before the father and son team are evicted from their apartment, and soon after, from their motel room. Now homeless, their new life on the streets of San Francisco unfolds, bouncing from homeless shelters to public restrooms to Public Transit stops.
Yet through it all, Chris' undeterred devotion to his son and determination to be a good father, provider and protector shine through. The movie father and son team are played by the real-life father and son team of Will and Jaden Smith, and together they powerfully portray the incredible, bonding, emotional journey this homeless twosome are walking together.
The close, trusting relationship between father and son in The Pursuit of Happyness can make an easy springboard for talking with your friends about God as our heavenly Father. The Bible describes our incredible relationship with God this way in 1 John 3:1:
What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it-we're called children of God! That's who we really are. But that's also why the world doesn't recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he's up to. (The Message)
Romans 8:15-16 also captures the picture of our trusting, Father-Child relationship with God:
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It's adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What's next, Papa?" God's Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children. (The Message)
When you talk about this movie with your friends, try using some of these questions to move the conversation toward God talk.
- In the movie, Chris asks his son to trust him. Is it easy or hard for you to trust your human father? Ask your friends if they know they have a heavenly Father who is totally trustworthy as they walk through the tough stuff of life.
- Is a 'safe, secure, happy' life ever guaranteed? (Keep in mind the movie is based on a true story.) If you trust in God, will that make all your problems and challenges go away? Share what you've learned in your walk with God about what happens during both the good and bad times that come your way?
- "Maybe happiness is something we can only pursue; maybe we can never have it." What do you think of this comment Chris made in the movie? What do you think it takes to be happy?
- If you had the answers and insights that would rescue someone from a life dogged by unhappiness, would you share that information with them? Explain how you believe a relationship with God does rescue people from an unhappy life. For help talking about this with friends, check out this Soul Fuel article.
We often live like we believe 'the pursuit of happiness' is our ultimate purpose in life. But as Christians, deep down we know we will only be happy when we are pursuing God at full-throttle, and transforming our world for his glory in on the process. Go for it! Be happy!
Pick a word, any word; find it in the BIBLE!
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No For Real...any word*, look it up, I dare you.
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*any word that is in the bible that is...
Take this Survey and test your knowledge ...
...of Homosexuality
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This is a survey from Alan Chambers President of Exodus International. They are a leading ministry in helping people come out of the Homosexual life. SmAIC is going over this subject "How to prove grace to a Homosexual" in the YAK shack (JH/SR only) the next couple of weeks. Adults, as always are welcome.
To read real life stories go to
The Christmas Jars
http://www.christmasjars.com/main.htm
This is a story of a Jar and Hope...that moved a family to reach out to a little boy named Cameron Birch. Cameron had brain cancer at 5 years old. He did not survive, but he taught us a lesson that is not learned buy felt. He taught us about the Christmas Jar.
The tradition of the Christmas Jar is daily sacrifice, a daily reminder to put the needs of others first, a daily lesson in charity.
That is the spirit of the Christmas Jar.
Jesus came to this earth for that same reason, to serve, sacrifice and give us unconditional grace and respect.
Start your own Christmas Jar today. Sacrifice, serve, bless and let it only be known to the Lord.
You Could Be A Winner!
We a looking for a new theme for the youth trailer...
Rules
#1 Must have a biblical reference and motto
#2 Must be approved by Pastor Tim
#3 Money will influence the judges
#4 Winner will get a prize directly proportionate to the quality of the idea
#5 Must be turned in by Sept 3rd
I Q A BIBLE STUDY
Insight
Question
Application
Down load this bad boy and bless your socks off!
200 Slip N Slide
Check out the love we have for our students
FInd 30 get 1
Click-Print it-First 3 to find all 30 gets a CD of your Choice!!!!
See the stuff below after this!
Is this guy for real?
Lentless Youth Nites Back to the Future
Crack open a soda and a bag of chips while you wipe the chocolate off your face, Lent is over and so starting April 12th we will meet from 7:00 till 9:00 PM.
Youth Worship will start April 19th
Bring a Friend...share eternity with them.
Cake Fight 2006
April 12 7:00 till 
9:00 PM the Student Ministries of Alive In Christ will be going ballistic on cake.
Bring a friend and wear clothes that Mom won't freak if they are stained.
We are at 201 Southampton
Peace (piece) out!
Salvation
Good or Bad Behavior does not determine Salvation. God is calling you to Him right now...He wants to give you the faith...He wants to hold you in His arms for all of eternity. Belive/know that Jesus died and rose again for all of your sins and has paid your price so that you appear blamless before God. Belief In Jesus Christ Determines Salvation...pray the prayer listed with every word as your belief. Then email me and I will be there to help you along. mcbee@aic.org As A Servant, Stephen A. McBee
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Stuff you must at least peek at
- Confirmation at AIC
Check up on all your confirmation assigments and need to know forms - : : : x x x c h u r c h . c o m : : :
The Best Christain Porn Site EVER! Don't forget to find Pete the Porno Puppet - Do NOT Drink and Drive
Hands down...best argument for staying sober. - Stand to Reason (Christian Apologetics Organization)
Stands To Reason is one of the most intellectually challenging sites I have come across. If your default answer to the mysteries of life are "Uh, cause it's in the bible." Then bone up here bone head, and put some intellectual meat on that anorexic brain. - Dare 2 Share Ministries - Home
I am tired of "playing" church. If you want to drop an engine into your youth minitry. Go here, and do it. EVANGELISE!
The Books You Read
- Norman Vincent Peale: How to Win Friends and Influence People
- Greg Steir: Outbreak
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