Archive for the ‘trips’ Category
Monday, June 30th, 2008
Youth ministry is definitely in the action and adventure genre, especially during school breaks and vacations. There is a need (or is it a temptation?) to pack those times where students are available full of activities. I understand; I've done it too. I wonder, though, if the whirlwind schedule of ...
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008
Ever get to the theme park, concert, or festival, try to reach one of your students or volunteers whose new cell number never got into your phone? How about your students' friends who came along? Yeah, me too.
As you're loading the vehicles for your next trip, give each ...
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Monday, February 11th, 2008
Gerrard Fess submitted this too-funny-to-pass-up bit of wisdom from his own recent experience:
"Don't cut anyone off while driving the church van. The church name and phone number are on the vehicle!"
He makes a good point that works in the broader picture as well. Whether we're thinking about it or not, ...
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2007
The "Emergent Situation Bag" may sound like a theological dilemma, but will surely get you out of a jam! More than the traditional "first aid" kit with the supplies you need for minor injuries, this is a small duffel (mine's neon orange) that comes on every outing and trip, ...
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