Last Thursday

We talked about why Jesus died
The historical fact that he did die
The lame suggestions that he did not die
The deep reasons why he did die
That he wasnt just a rebel who tried to "stick it to the man!" who got caught and killed!

Jesus defeated the fear of death by facing it and triumphing over the grave
also all sin was punished in that man on the cross
mine, yours, your mama's (yo' mama!), even your dad's.
(even my wife's!)

Jesus sets us free FROM sin.
Not just so now we CAN sin, and say sorry later.
Old stuff isn't hanging over my head causing me to live in a way that has me running for my life from the consequences.

We are forgiven.
He died to get you in; because God wants YOU in heaven.

God digs you!

This Thursday 22 July

Why did Jesus Die?
Eat burgers and hot dogs and discuss.

7pm for BBQ (veggies call ahead!)
Church on Brook street
Alva
(before Paul goes on vacation next week ;)

PS we are on vacation next week too!

This Thursday totally did NOT suck!

This Thursday totally did NOT suck!
It was actually quite enjoyable.
Genuine laughter,
Good conversation,
Pizza,
authentic discussion about things that matter,
between people who give a damn.

Truly a great time was had by all!

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Youth Alpha Course

Hope you can come to Alva this summer for a Thursday Night at 7pm.
Food and friends chatting bout real issues of life.

Social Networking

Yesterday we discussed the good the bad and the ugly about social networking sites like Facebook, Bebo MySpace, etc.

There are great opportunities for communication with people far away.

There is also the temptation to live 'through the lens' of the computer monitor. Accepting limited contact with humans as a substitiute for real relationships, in real time.

Everyone has been spammed or slammed at onetime or another by people we wouldnt normally be in contact with if it weren't for the global phenomenon of net-life.

Not every friend IS a friend indeed.

It seems like we all can get caught up in the ease of communication in blurbs and tweets.
Some acknowledged seing/'hearing' things they could have lived their entire lives without ever knowing! The group acknowledged the possible dangers of casting off the common sense precautions with 'strangers' just because its online.

We agreed that boundaries are needed online just like in real life.

Simple.

check out:
www.suignite.org.uk
for more information about options in online interactions and entertainment.