October 2009
65 posts
Jay's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
Being a leader and being a Christian is the same thing, or at least that’s what it sounds like. Both are servants, both are different than the world, and both actually do the things that God tells them to do. There are no discernable differences between being a leader and being a Christian. How can we have Christians that aren’t leaders? At least that’s what I got from the speaker this weekend.
Becca's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
These past two days have been pretty cool! Yesterday we went through shape again…Haha…I’ve be through shape like 6 times. This time was different though. When we were going through the spiritual gifts, Bill said you will know when you find your spiritual gift because someone will tell you that you are doing well. It’s like a confirmation. Lately, I’ve been put into the position as the...
Sara Beth's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
At Pursuit, I had a really good experience. It was fun and I really learned some new stuff. God also confirmed my calling to missions in foreign countries again and again. In some activities and tests we did, I found out that my spiritual gift is evangelism, and that also confirmed my calling. God just really spoke to me and kind of showed me the big picture that He has for my life which makes me...
Anteneshia's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
God showed me that leadership is more than a title. I’ve learned that when I am convicted about issues within our ministry, I should wait for God’s vision and then act on it. God showed me that being the same regardless of the surroundings is important to leadership. My desire to be a role model to the students I lead is ever stronger. My example to them should stay, even after I am gone. I also...
Zach's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
I learned that as a leader we need to have our own set of morals. Also integrity is made up of values and morals. Integrity can take a lifetime to build up and just one little thing to tear it down. Also we went through a process called shape which helps show us our spiritual gift, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences to help get us plugged into a ministry to help serve the body of...
Kayla's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
What God showed me at Pursuit Leadership Academy this weekend was that God has a plan for everyone and once you become a Christian, God gives you a gift to help the body of Christ to grow. I believe God is calling me to help people with hard things in life.
Hannah's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
At Pursuit Leadership Academy this weekend, I learned some steps I need to take and some things I need to do in order to be a better leader. I also made some commitments that I can stick to in order to be a better leader in my church, school, family, and community. If I follow through with these commitments, it will lead to good things. God showed me that I need to quit comparing myself to others....
Geneeka's Blog from Pursuit Leadership Academy
It only takes a few small starting steps to make a big change. It’s better to fail with Jesus than to not try at all and it’s okay to make mistakes as long as I learn from them. Listening to Chris Tomlin and Way FM can’t be a substitute for reading God’s word. Leader’s never stop learning. I think the most important thing I learned is that I don’t have to be perfect to lead. One thing I’ve heard a...
Bill's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED Homeless...
Well it says Wednesday but it is now Friday. On Wednesday some one closed the computer and I thought all they had typed in was ruined, but just like the name of the camp it was not. I found that the computer had sabed it when I was typing in their blogs this morning. Thank you Jesus.
The Homeless camp has taught me alot. It has reaffirmed my commitment to student leadership. When I first planned...
Jay's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED Homeless...
Jay blog Today we got exhausted. We hauled logs up hills and had no lunch. Even though we were tired and wanted to quit we continued to work and got it done. We Went to Ryans to eat as a surprise. It makes you think of what a homeless person feels when they get a good meal after not eating for weeks. As a group I think we have gotten closer because of this experience. I also think the idea...
Tyler's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Today was a good hardworking day we got a lot done!!! And it was great seeing Mrs. Russel happy and thanking us for a hard days work. Just something as little as moving branches can be really appreciated
This week has been great. I have learned a lot. One thing was that I know the value of a dollar. And when you say ”next time I see a homeless im gonna help him/her” when you can go out and...
Rachel's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
today was awesome we played and worked plade I know it’s awesome right .well I had an awesome week as u can tell.we went from picking up to moving tables.
Well we had’nt had lunch ok so Bill went in the Ryans parking lot and we ate ther now where back here and im typing
Suggestions for Spring Ruined
1.less money
2.longer time
James' Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED Homeless...
Today is the last day we are here. We finished picking up logs from the ice storm at Mrs. Russels house. We all were hungry because we only had breakfast and water for break and lunch. I wish that we went to Zaxby’s or KFC to eat. But we still had a good day.
We had a good week that was full of working and learning about God. I really liked it this week. I learned that how we look doesn’t matter...
Amanda's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Today was pretty much the hardest day. We had to go work on no food. We were getting really annoyed and everything. But we settled down and got all the work done. It would have been really easy to quit and give up but then all the work we had done before would have been worthless.
This has been a amazing experience. You can really learn a lot. You never fully understand the value of a dollar when...
Becca's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Well, today was another good day. It was hot and sunny, so we worked pretty much all day till 2:30. Bill changed leaders today so he made me in charge of all the girls this morning. I was kinda nervous though. He told everyone that we couldn’t eat all day till after alive , but we ended up pigging out at Ryans!! It was so good!! Im really lookin forward to alive tonight. Its gonna be awesome.
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Megan's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
This week was amazing!! All the things we got to do and HAD to do were, in the end, all for something bigger than us – Jesus. Clearing the trees on Mrs. Russel’s land was a good experience for me, I think. Usually, when I get tired of something (for example, a game in gym class) I just quit. But out at Mrs. Russel’s we all had to practice patience and not giving up. Lastly, I learned that there...
Kristen's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Today was a no food day. We got breakfast and coffee that’s it. Im hungry. But we worked at Mrs. Russells house again today. It started out we were all grumpy so we had a motivational break and the rest of the time we worked hard and sang! It made us forget about our hunger and tiredness. Then we had our lunch break well water break. Mrs. Russell wanted to fix us something so bad! She’s such a...
Madison's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Today is our last day and so far,it’s the hardest day.W e ate breakfast, and Bill said that we were not gonna eat til dinner. But when we finished working at Mrs. Russel’s house , he drove into Ryan’s and we ate there. We were soo thankful for the food. Later we are having Alive at the five bakery and I’m sorta excited. I’m really happy that I had this experience. I learned that I need God to help...
Brooke's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Brooke’s blog:I have had a great week and have had a good time with everyone here.Today we got to eat at Ryan’s when we were very hungry.I am very thankful to have a wonderful God.He has blessed me with many things.
Suggestions for Spring Ruined
Eat at Ryan’s again on last day and more worship.
Kelly's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Today we went back to Mrs. Russel’s house. We finished picking up the limbs. Today we are going without any food , and I have never done it before but its different in a good way.i am still kind of hungry though. We prayed for Mrs. Russel and it made me happy to know that she is still as happy as can be after all of her trials. She is a woman of God.
This week has been great. Overall I learned...
Ginny's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED...
Today was the last day of homeless camp. I really had a good time this week I will miss all the new friends I made, and the times we spent laughing by the camp fire. We finished picking up sticks at Mrs. Russels house, we were really tired and grumpy at first than we took a brake and talked and got back to work. After we took our brake we went back to work with new additudes and we started...
Josh's Wednesday & Final Blog from RUINED Homeless...
the concept of this week absolutely amazes me. I don’t understand how all us kids can sleep in a box and eat such small amounts of food, then work all day in our own stench and have fun. It is a true blessing to see god work in all of our lives in these conditions. God has just shown me so much this weekend in all aspects of life. As I look back over these four days, I realize that we really do...
Krisren's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless...
today was a good bonding day. We couldn’t do much due to rain. This morning was great. We woke up and this nice person let us apples and grapes! Thank you! This morning the girls moved some more limbs before the rain hit. When we came back we played these great games called mafia and wink. They really got us laughing. Then the girls went to the church and set up in the fellowship hall and the...
Jay's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
today was a fairly easy day. We tore out cabinets at Jeffs house and moved the table that is usually in the gathering aria. Worship tonight was great I think everyone including myself got something out of this. God is awesome.
Madison's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless...
I had a great day today. It rained a lot so we stayed at the bakery for awhile and played mafia and wink. Then we went to hillcrest and cleaned and really nasty refridgerator. I watched this movie yesterday called the Glue Boys and it was these boys in Africa that sniff glue and it kills brain cells. It was really sad because it killed them. I had the best cake today and I was so thankful for it...
James' Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
today it started off slow with the rain but someone brought us apples and grapes. They were really good it beat eating ramen noodles for breakfast. We went to Bill’s sons house and took cupboards apart. I think that we all are tired. Sadly tomorrow is the last day.
Ginny's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today was a bonding day, we did some work but mostly played a really fun game called Mafia. Im really tired and sore from sleeping in a box.Yesterday we watched a video about the glue boys.The glue boys were boys in other countries who buy and smell air plane glue. The toxic fumes kill the boys brain cells.So every little boy that was sniffing on the video died. I felt so bad to the point of...
Rachel's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless...
today was so fun but I am realy tiered I hope wed. will be even better
Josh's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
REALLY getting tired of raw ramen noodles. Any way, today I realized that even though we think we have it bad this week living in boxes and eating off of 5 dollars for food, but compared to every homeless person in the world, we have it really good.
Tyler's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today has been good I was hungry most of the time. But I have learned a value of a dollar and that I need to appreciate that I have so so much more than other people and I take it for granted. But also people think we have it rough because we might get to cold or that we might not have enough food but people in real life live there life like that and its so sad.
Amanda's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless...
Today was really good. We really didn’t have much to do because of the rain. All we really did was clean and set up things. Even though we really didn’t do much, we were able to hang out and get to know each other. I am almost sad to see these days end.
Becca's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today was a good day. It was raining so we stayed inside most of the time. We got some apples and grapes this morning, but we don’t know who gave it to us. So, thanks whoever brought them to us. They were delicious!! Last nights worship and bible study was really good. We watched this video for part of the bible study. It was really sad. It was about some boys in other countries who sniffed or...
Kelly's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today we worked inside at the church. We helped move tables in the Fellowship Hall. After that we put the chairs up in the youth Building.Today was a fun day overall. Tomorrow is our last day, and I am sad , but I get to shower tomorrow!
Megan's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today was pretty fun, even though we had to clean out coolers and a refrigerator that smelled like POOP!…. but at least it’s clean now! J My favorite part of today was when we played the mafia game – it’s too much to explain so I won’t tell you the rules… but its fun! As far as health goes, I’m doing fine; my stomach kind of hurt this morning, but it was probably from the unhealthy diet my...
Brooke's Blog October 6th from Ruined Homeless...
Today its rainy and I feel very hungry because every meal is peanut butter and cheerios. But thinking about how hungry I am makes me even more hungry so I don’t try to keep it in my thoughts. Being a homeless person is very tough. I don’t know how I would be able to do it normally .I am glad I get this experience though so next time when I see a homeless person I will have a more sad feeling and...
Bill's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Great group and a great day of work. It was hard but rewarding. We will go back fro round two tomorrow. Tomorrow we will finish Mrs Russle’s yard and then move to another project. Tomorrow night the students are going to cheer for one of our 7th graders that plays for HHS, Jeffrey. I gave them a choice and they chose this. It should be interesting how their friends will accept them as dirty...
Megan's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Um, well today I really liked working w/ mrs. Russel and when we went to go to the bathroom in her house, she started talking to us about her life and her daughters and I felt really great listening to all of that b/c I feel like she hasn’t really had anybody to share her story w/ in a real long time.
Chris's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
I am tired I’ve been picking up limbs all day band now I am tired and I took a nap that waz three hours long ………….
Ginny's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today was the first day we started working this week.We picked up limbs for Mrs.Russel I think she really appreciated what we did for her.Cant wait to see what the rest of this week is going to be like! J
Josh's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
today was pretty tiring, we helped an old lady clean uo limbs in her yard an were were all exhausted. Any way, I started to get kind of aggravated and grumpy because I was constantly walking up an down this giant hill. But I jus caught myself and decided that I needed to be happy and have a god-like attitude no matter what kind of conditions im in because there are people that have to live like...
Jay's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
We all got a good workout today. We hauled logs, dumped logs, and generally wore ourselves out. Everyone still seems to be in good spirits. That’s a good thing because we’re doing the same tomorrow.
Madisen's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless...
today was was extremely tiring. We went to Mrs. Russels house and we picked up branches in her yard. I learned that its not all about me and other people need help too.
Brooke's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless...
Today at Mrs. Russel’s house we helped her with picking up sticks.it was tiring ,but it seemed easier than it looked.It did feel good to help someone out and see how happy they are.Right now I am filthy and disgusting ,but that gives it more of a feeling of how a homeless person is.I am glad I get this experience and hope to get a lot out of itJ
Kelly's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today was a very tiring day. We went to Mrs. Russel’s house and picked up sticks. At the site. I learned to have a good attitude because when I saw all the sticks that we had to pick up, I was overwhelmed. So I learned to have a good attitude.
Amanda's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless...
Today has been really exhausting but always really good. I never realized how tiring picking up sticks and twigs can be. But we sometimes forget to realize that doing the smallest things like picking up sticks can really touch someone’s life. You don’t always have to do a really huge thing to make a difference
Becca's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
Today was kind of cool. Our original wake up time is 8:00 am. But since we didn’t get much sleep last night at all, we all woke up at 6:00am. That’s 2 hours early. That’s absolutely CRAZY!!!! Well, we went straight to work later on picking up twigs and sticks in Mrs. Russel’s and Bill’s yard, and moved tables in the church. Please keep praying for us because I’m still not sure that were going to...
James' Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
today was the first day we worked of the whole week. We picked up sticks and small logs all day. I think everybody is tired, but it seems like we aren’t.
Tyler's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless Work...
well today has been very tiring but it was been a very productive day and I enjoyed helping the elderly and making a difference in the community. But I have made my own little sandwich and it tastes really good haha. But I cant wait for the days ahead this week is gonna be really powerful and a life changing experience.
Rachel's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless...
today we worked HARD. I’m so so tierd , but Tuesday is coming.hopefully it will not be as hard .
Ps I feel some happy
Kristen's Blog October 5th from Ruined Homeless...
I’m so tired. But I am ok! Today we were supposed to wake up at 8, but all of us were up and around the fire before 6:30! Today was a good day we went to the worksite and got most of the work done. We were working really hard. And MAN did we stink! All I can really think about is how were only experience half of what real homeless people go through. They have to deal with so much more like getting...