God is Moving

Hey friends!  We had an awesome day today at Camp.  God is moving.  Pray for our students.  Some of our students are lost and need the love of Jesus.  Some need to follow Him more deeply.  Others need to surrender to His calling on their lives.  Pray that He would do a mighty work. 

For fun there was a dodgeball tournament.  Many of our students participated.  The guys made a team called the Highland Headshots.  The team won 2 games but lost to the Fuge staff in the 3rd round.  Derek E. Singlehandedly beat the 1st team they played.  Everyone was out and Derek won the game on His own.  Way to Go!  

I (Brandon) was able to visit Rocketown today.  It is a ministry that Michael W. Smith (a Christian singer) began with many others.  They have a concert venue, a coffeehouse, and a skate park.  During the summer they run an arts day camp.  I was able to help some guys make a video that they were working on...Brandon J. helped some guys with a band they were starting at the camp.  During these times we were able to share about the love of Christ.  It was neat to see us be able to use our talents to help others and share the Gospel with them.

Here are three videos of the dogeball tourney today.  THe first one is of the Fuge Staff and the Headshots and then the others are from the other games.  You have to look through another game to see our guys...enjoy.  

Another Great Day!!

Today our students went to their ministry sites. Many played with kids, some sang to the elderly, some event went and spent time with inmates. It was a great time to serve many people in need.

We have also have had some fun. Here's some videos of the madness that has ensued while we've been on campus.

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First Actual Camp Day

So even though we have been in Nashville for 24 hours we are just really getting started.  Many are placed in track groups and will work in the city of Nashville tomorrow.  Pray for them will you?

Today Carson E. had a little accident but had high spirits.  She hair-lined fractured her arm during a game.  She is still very happy to be here and excited about what she will experience.  I am thankful her mother was here to help during this situation.  Here she is talking about the experience via video.

Here is us getting excited about opening celebration.  We are thankful and excited about what we will learn.

Made it Nashville

Well it's late...but we made it to Nashville.  We had a great trip.  We were stuck by some rain...and we also ran into some road construction.  Overall though great time.  I am so thankful for xMa allowing us to use one of their vans.  I would also like to thank Rod Bishop at Summit Quest for getting us a rental van at the last minute as well.   We will be lifting up FBC Shreveport, LA because of the terrible event as they were traveling to camp. 

Here are a couple vids from our trip so far....

FUGE IS HUGE

Here is where you will be able to check out the happenings at MFuge while we are away this week. I will be updating pictures, videos, and Twitter (the what's happening with Reverend Rodgers) throughout the entire week.

Pray that God would move in us to do some awesome things! Pray for the people that we will encounter in Nashville.

Thanks!

COMING SOON!!!!

Hey guys and gals!

Today I am squaring away with Bro. Stan our awesome trip to Arlington to watch some baseball and going to Six Flags. We have worked it out to make this trip Super cheap....Only $40! Whoa. You have to buy your food. But other than that...you can't beat it! Awesome. Stay tuned for more news coming your way.

man...I am behind...Summer's coming!

Sorry folks for delaying updating this. I am genuinely going to try to update this more than 1 time a month or 1 time every 5 months. Anyway...I am super stoked about the things that are happening at our church and in our student ministry. Summer is very close and we will do so much this summer. 6th graders are going to transition in through "Rise Up."

I am excited about this. I think once the 6th graders understand what we're doing to make them feel super awesome all summer, they will love it!

I am also stoked about Hangin' in the Upper Room every Tuesday afternoon this summer from 2-5. If you want to hang and you need a ride, call me...I'll come and get you...but your folks have to pick you up. Come play basketball, Wii, watch a movie, chillax in the Upper Room.

We also have some other cool things happening in the summer. They're coming very soon.

NYWC Day 1 and 2

This is single handedly one of the best experience in my young youth ministry career. I am having an incredible time and am being pushed in many different ways. God is at work, and I am excited to be here in Pittsburgh.

Some highlights:

1) Francis Chan...rocked...incredible message.
2) Audio Adrenaline...Rocked as well...old school.
3) Worship with Starfield has been excellent
4) Session with Brock Morgan...Health is coming my way.
5) Meeting some folks. Jarrod from Albuquerque is cool, and he bought ear plugs...I snore.
6) Seeing seminary friends.
7) Hearing God's voice.
8) Loving Candi more while I am away from her...I miss her...but my heart longs to be closer to her.

I'll post more later. Bye Bye Bye.

Oops...sorry for the week off.

So I took a week off...sorry. I am trying hard to do this blogging thing. It's tough. I will however say that I am looking forward to this week. I have alot to do, but am excited at the possibilities and opportunities that lie before me.

This week...
1) I will register our students for YEC.
2) I will book a hotel for YEC.
3) We are having a dunk booth for the fall festival...soak up some kiddos!
4) Confirm some things with the guy teaching my youth while I am out of town.
5) Do a video announcement for Wednesday night.
6) Attend the National Youth Workers Convention in Pittsburgh...it's gonna be AWESOME! I am stoked about that. My mom attended when she was a volunteer and she came back with tons of stuff. I'm sure it won't be like that...but I am sure I will get some freebies.
7) I think that's it.

I hope you are well.

THIS SUNDAY!

We are going to see Two Empty Chairs! It starts at 6:00 at New Chapel Hill. We'll meet at the church and leave at 5:30. Come out and have fun!!!! We'll be home at 8.

Brandon