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Prayer requests for July 5

2009-07-05T21:38:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone,
I was so happy to meet with you all again! It's been so long and I have missed you. I hope that you are all enjoying your summer! any new and exciting things going on? What have you read in your Bibles lately that just really stood out to you?
Here are the prayer requests for tonight.

Merry: She's suppose to be takinga trip to Africa at the beginning of August, but the plans keep changing and it's getting really complicated, so they might not be able to go. She really wants to go to meet her Compassion child that she's been sponsoring for quite some time.
Also she's got poison ivy on her foot, and she just asks that you pray that it goes away soon, becasue she's highly allergic and if it spreads, she could swell up terribly.

Mary Rose: Pray for the kids at His Place, and the ministry of His Place

Molly: Her Pen Pal from Peru family is still having lots of financial issues and lots of family in the one house and she's just having a hard time dealing with it.
Her cousin is having a C-section on the 7th. She asks that you pray that everything goes smoothly

Shelby: Please pray for Amanda and Jessa as they continue to try to get an apartment close to school for next semester

Megan: She has 2 different friends that are young and now engaged. She's worried for them and doesn't know how to really respond to them, but also asks for courage to stand by them and help them through all the negative comments they are recieving now.

Jordan: Fawn as she continues on with her pregnancy. Being diabetic and pregnant is alot on her body. Everything is going well now, just pray that it continues to do so.
Also My mom just recently found out that she has bladder cancer. I don't know the severity of it yet, but pray for strength for her and my brother and sister as they are out there with her. Pray for peace for me, knowing that she's hurting and i can't be out there with her, but to keep my eyes on Christ and that he's going to take care of her.

That's all. Feel free to comment and add anything else that comes up this week! See you Wednesday night at 6:30

prayer requests for June 7th

2009-06-08T08:58:00.002-04:00

So I figured i would post the prayer requests here each week, and you all can take the time to come by and pray. Also if you have any prayer requests please let us know.

Merry- Is going to be going to Africa hopefully the first two weeks of Aug. She's asking that their travels and lots of lay overs just goes smoothly. Also her and her family are going to be going to Kings Island and hanging out with her grandparents and she's just asking for safe travels there as well.

The Ringers house caught on fire and won't be able to be back in there for several weeks.

Jacobs'- Sarah was having some issues but seems to be doing better, but is still bloated.

Molly- a friend from Connor Praire is going to be moving to Georgia.

Pray for VBS, all the workers and the children that will be there. that their hearts just be open to hear what God wants them too

The Mission Trip. that those going will be seeking Christ and that our mind set going out there is to serve others.

21 day challenge

2009-05-25T22:31:00.004-04:00

Hey Everyone,
I know its been a while since any one was on here, but I'm hoping some of you still check it out every now and then.
Just was wondering how everyone's 21 day challenge was going?
I know for David and I it's been pretty great. It's been pretty awesome to see God word just come alive to me, and it's only been 8 days...I can't wait to see what He has instore for all of you!
Please feel free to share what God's been saying to you!
Also, i want to update the music player, what are some songs you would like to have on there??

New Years Eve 2008-2009

2008-11-29T18:17:00.002-05:00

United in God's Word

2008-11-08T08:15:00.001-05:00

We as a youth group are going to be united in the word, spend time with God through reading the book of Luke. How much time you spend reading is up to you, but the more you fill your life listening and doing God's word, the closer you will get to Him.

Our goal is to have everyone in the youth group read the entire book of Luke by November 23rd (A little more than a chapter a day.)

Last Sunday, we divided up into reading buddies. These are same gender pals who will check up on each other and discuss what they read read. Buddies don't have to call each other, but can catch up with each other on Sundays.

Use the facebook group wall to post any thoughts, revelations, or questions about what you are reading!

If you don't have a reading buddy, but would like one, just let me know! Or just pick your own!

Fantastically Fun Fall Schedule

2008-09-06T15:05:00.002-04:00

The site has been updated with some dates of extreme importance! Check out the ginormous calendar with updated info and schedules up until New Years...

The Youth Coaches met this past Thursday (Sept 4th), here are some highlights:

-We mainly started discussing the New Years Eve party and the general plan is all layed out. You do not want to miss this! Mark your calendars, start inviting friends, get exited! Let me just say that this year's party is definitely going to rock...literally. More information to come!

-We also discussed the Fall Retreats coming up on Saturday, Oct 4th. Juvon, Jordan, and Colleen have an amazing retreat planned out. It's going to be fun and extremely powerful. It kinda made me wish I could go...but then I remembered I'm a guy.

Besides that Jeff, Dave, Brent and I have an impactful weekend planned for the guys. We will be adventuring into the woods with a camping trip.

That's all for now! Post your prayer requests and chat it up on the message board!

Tonight and Today

2008-08-10T09:32:00.002-04:00

The website will be updated later on this afternoon with the schedule for this Fall.

Tonight, we will be spending time in worship and in prayer for our church, our youth group, and this Fall. Be there!

Who is in charge of updating this thing?

2008-07-29T18:15:00.004-04:00

Sorry I haven't updated the website in awhile. This fall is going to be very exciting and filled with God's movement. Next week, the youth coaches will be meeting to determine the schedule for this Fall. In the meantime, there is a Youth Testimony night this Sunday at the usual 6 PM time.

Use the message board! Encourage each other, leave questions or thoughts about what you are reading, or leave prayer requests. Creatively communicate!

I've updated the music playlist at the bottom. I added a few new songs that I hope will excite you. A few of them include: Praise You in this Storm, Happy Day, 2 Worship songs from CIY (Cannons and From the Inside Out), This is Home from Switchfoot, and a few more.

If you have times of doubt or times that you are down, listen to some of the songs in the playlist instead of songs that will keep you stuck in a funk. Get in His word and turn to the truth.

Remember to base your relationship with God on the Truth and not on circumstances. Sometimes we question where He is and all along He is right there with us, somtimes we are just too busy to notice Him.

Did I mention to stay in His word?! ;)

PS I need pictures from CIY to update the site with. Hook me up...

The Adventures of Matt and Colleen

2008-06-10T20:39:00.001-04:00

Check out Matt and Colleen's honeymoon blog. We'll try to update it every night. I'll be sure to take pictures of Colleen wrestling a bear and surfing on Old Faithful:

http://www.xanga.com/spudford

break out 06-01-08

2008-06-01T09:23:00.003-04:00

Kick off your summer right! Tonight is Break Out and it's going to be an extremely powerful night. Don't miss out on the opportunity to come nearer to God. Doors open around 5:45 PM. We will start at 6:00 PM and go to 7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you!

Mas Tortillas

2008-05-15T22:02:00.002-04:00

Due to popular demand. Here is a video of the song "Mas Tortillas" which was played at Jr. High Believe. For those of you that don't know Spanish, tortillas is Spanish for tortillas. This is a song about tortillas.

break out 05-14-08

2008-05-10T21:14:00.006-04:00

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday...
It's going to be a huge night! The meal this week is being served by the youth. If you are interested in helping out, show up around 5:30 PM.

Immediately following the meal...it's Break Out! This week we are talking about breaking out of the typical. It's going to be something you won't want to miss!

If you forgot about the "Take it with you", lost it, or weren't there last time, here's what you were challenged to do (there's still time to do it if you haven't yet!):

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

1. Do you know someone that could be alone? Think about the people that you come in contact with. Being alone doesn’t mean that they sit by themselves all of the time. Even some of the most popular people, might be alone in their hearts.
2. Pray that God would give you opportunities for the next two weeks to break out of your comfort zone and reach someone who needs His love in their life!
3. Pray that God would put some people on your mind that need you to reach out to them. List those names below:
4. Pray for these people each day and pray that God would give you the opportunity to talk to them.
5. Invite him/her to Break Out or Wednesday night bible study!

New Website

2008-05-01T21:31:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the *new and improved* Castleton Christian Youth Group blogpage! Check here for updated news, calendar, pictures, videos, and information.

We had a lot of exciting things going on last weekend. We fasted for 3o hours on Friday into Saturday to raise money to fight world hunger. We raised over $4,000! It was an impactful event all around.

The High School Leadership team had their first "Break Out." Which was a pretty big success. We look forward to seeing where God takes it!

Important information: Due to Mother's Day...Break Out will be moved from Sunday, May 11th to Wednesday, May 14th.

The Youth Coaches have also finalized the schedule for the summer. Starting in June, the Youth Group will only meet on Sunday nights. Here's how the summer is shaping up:

June 1st
Break Out: 6-7:30PM

June 8th
Bible Study: 6-7:30PM

June 15
Father's Day: No Youth Group

June 22
Community Service Project: TBA

June 29
Break Out: 6-7:30PM

July 6
Bible Study: 6-7:30PM

July 13
Break Out: 6-7:30PM

July 20
Worship Service: TBA

July 21-26
Christ in Youth (High School)

July 27
CIY Reflection Night