View Article  So much to say...
Today, I sat down ready to make some awesome announcement videos. The problem is I don't have my camera-friendly look or persona today. I've been thinking a lot about what I want to say, what I don't want to forget to say and who I don't want to forget to say it to. Maybe I've been overthinking it, because I have run out of words to say. I am typing these words, because I'm honestly too tired to say them into the camera.

Advent Conspiracy -
Begins on Sunday, November 29th. Middle School and High School Students will be encouraged to do the following things through this series:
Worship Fully
Spend Less
Give More
Love All
For more....see the link under "Causes" on the right side of the page

Bethlehem -
Our middle school students and their families are participating in this re-enactment of the original Christmas story on December 10-14. If you want to be fitted for a costume, meet at First Baptist Church of Santa Clara this Sunday @ 6 pm. The sign-up form for this event are to the right under Middle School Links.

Christmas Decorating -
High School students, you are invited to be a part of preparing the auditorium at Campbell Church of Christ for Christmas. December 5th from 7 - 9 pm in the auditorium. Refreshments are included and you are encouraged to bring your own Christmas music to share.

okay enough with the ABCs theme....

Bless the City -
There is no better gift to give at Christmas than yourselves. High School students have that opportunity through Bless the City, December 18-19 where we will be serving with and at the San Francisco Rescue Mission. Cost for the trip is $45.
The sign-up form for this event is to the left under High School links and is due by December 6th.

NO EDGE THIS SUNDAY - SEE BETHLEHEM TO KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SUNDAY NIGHT!

Vantage Point -
Vantage Point is once again open for new members. If you are eager to develop as a leader, play a role in shaping the Zone or to learn more about how God has prepared you to lead others then Vantage Point is for you. Applications are due by January 3.
The Vantage Point Application is on the left under High School links.

Elf with the Helfs -
Sunday, December 20th from 6 - 9 pm, high school students are invited to an Elf themed party that will include: Elf (watching, quoting and singing along), eating and exchanging white elephant gifts. It will be a fun time to gather with your friends to celebrate.

NYLI - Coming 12/31/09 9:00 pm - 01/01/2010 10:00 am
More information is coming soon...

Some final thoughts -
Greed is the one thing sure to kill gratitude, beware!!
I would love to see some comments here or on Facebook...let's keep the conversations alive!
What Material Lies Responses are you going to put into practice this week?

Go in peace----ful contentment.

Matthew


View Article  Care Links to the Right
For those of you who were inspired to make a difference through the opportunities Acacia and Christy shared today, check out the links on the right under "Causes." The Child Protection Compact Act is what Acacia was talking about. The Suubi Project is what Christy shared with us.

Make a difference. Stand up to the material lies.

One additional thought from today...Life and your hands were made to do good.