HOH12

Hello friends! 

  • Did you know that Hands of Hope is right around the corner? Never heard of Hands of Hope? Want me to tell you quickly what it is? Okay. HOH is a 5 day event for the whole church that impacts our community like nothing else. Wednesday thru Sunday is a non-stop roller coaster of experiencing serving in a whole new way. There are many options on how to be a part of this. And this year will be bigger than ever before! So how can you get involved in this life life changing, community transforming, and exciting even? 

Here is what you need to know:

  • June 6-10, 2012
  • Student Registration $55
  • Adult/Young Adult $20

Ways to Be involved:

  • Host Home Leader (where teenagers live in your house for 4 nights)
  • Work Site Leader/Volunteer (where you help build stuff because you’re handy)
  • Transportation (nearly 200 people are involved everyday)
  • Clean Up Crew (we tend to be messy & need organizers)

Visit HERE to register

Watch previous years videos HERE

-austin

PARENTS | FACEBOOK

Hello there! This post is for the parents out there of a teenager. 

Social media has become one of the most effective ways to connect with everyone. As a student pastor I am always trying to find new and creative ways to connect with the student and services like FaceBook and Twitter have made that possible. However, FaceBook and Twitter can have its moments where it’s not so nice. Such as receiving friend requests from strangers, event invites, and posts that are cruel. So how can you as a parent of a teenager be more alert and more effective to keeping up with them online? Here is a great article called “What Christian Parents Need to Know About FaceBook.” 

Part One 

Hope that this helps and puts you in a better direction to keeping your teenager safe online. 

-austin

TODAY’S INSPIRATION

I love rap music videos. There I said it. Yes, I know I’m #WEiRD. 

Here is today’s inspiration for future vids. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DcqBWJmddC8

And here is one I’ve put together. 

http://vimeo.com/18547560

Explore. Dream. Discover. 

BE CREATIVE!

-austizzle

HOW WEIRD?

What’s up people? 

Hope you had a fantastic day. I want to know how #WEiRD your day was? What did God teach you? What did God do that was #WEiRD? How did God use you to be #WEiRD for someone? Leave your answers below! 

WEiRD [because normal isn’t working]

-austizzle

MUSIC

What are you currently listening to? 

Me…Weaver at the Loom. Good stuff. Relaxing. 

What do you listen to when you are relaxing?

Weaver At The Loom - iTunes

Listen on YouTube

-austin

WEiRD iPHONE

Desktop WEiRD 

Desktop WEiRD 

FUSION THOUGHTS

Hey Fusion Students! Wanted to remind you of a few things before you arrive tonight! 

  1. Winter Jam 2012 Registration is OPEN!! It’s for MIDDLE SCHOOL PEEPS ONLY! The cost is $10 & it’s at the Philips Arena. The date is January 15, 2012. Click here for more info or visit their site here. 
  2. Big Stuf 2012 registration is also OPEN!! I know that this one makes the wallet cringe…but I promise it’s okay. There are ways to come up with the money. Go here for more info or visit their site here. 
  3. Fusion Band Auditions. Yes, that’s right, we’re gonna hold an audition to be in the band. There will be a quick info meeting Dec. 21st right after small groups in the Worship Center. Hope to see you there. 

Okay. I think that’s good. Can’t wait to see you peeps very very soon! 

-austizzle

WINTER JAM 2012

STUDENTS!! (particularly you middle school peeps)  

We’re going to Winter Jam 2012 in January. Go check this out! It’s a great one night concert thing where we just party it up! Along with some amazing bands we’ll hear a message too about Jesus. Then right back into some LOUD music. 

Need to Knows:

  • When: January 15, 2012 // Concert starts at 6:00pm
  • Where: Philips Arena
  • Who: Middle School Students (that’s 6th-8th if you forgot)
  • Cost: $10. That’s it. We’ll buy our tickets at the door.

Go HERE OR HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO SIGN UP!!! 

-austizzle

#6 WHY I LOVE AMANDA

Back to back posts baby!! 

#6 CARING

I know what you’re thinking right now, isn’t kind and caring the same thing? In my opinion no they’re not. Kind is when you’re just sweet and thoughtful. Caring to me is much more deeper than that. Caring is when you look for ways to go way out of your way to do something nice for someone. It’s when you look someone in the eyes and ask, Are you doing ok and you’re really wanting to know. It’s when you surprise them with something, a letter that you have to take time to read because it’s not some cheesy three sentences. Amanda cares for me. I know that through her actions and the way she talks to me. She also cares for her family, her niece, and friends. It’s amazing. Thank you Amanda for caring for me and loving me. 6 days my sweetie.

-austizzle