Sunday (December 14, 2008)

With many of our college students in town and not overworked with exams and papers and everything else right now, my hope is that the Editors and Writers of the YAM blog will be able to write more often, and that people will have more time to read the things we have posted.  If you are reading this, you are helping the cause, keep up the good work, and encourage others to join in on the daily (or at least weekly) reading of the blog. Easier accessibility through Facebook soon to come, possibly. 

For those of you who missed Sunday, it was a good time of fellowship. I hear that service was pretty good (my excuse for missing this week was legitimate, as I had to drive someone to the airport at 10) and that Pastor spoke at least in part out of Luke 6. 

In announcements, we have successfully raised money for an ipod for Katie's "adopt a family" project. Thank you to all who were involved in the giving, and hopefully that family will be blessed this year, and glorify the Lord by praising Him or coming to know Him through that work.  Also, many supplies have been given for the VSP class (special needs ministry) and some money has been donated as well... but this class is a year round ministry and any further help will certainly be appreciated.  There is a list on one of the postings below this one of needed supplies. Gift cards to Michaels, Wal Mart, and Target (or cash, if necessary) are all acceptable too. Any other ideas, let me know and we can probably make it happen.  Also, check the blog (already addressed earlier). 

There was a Christmas party for the YAM Ladies and the up and coming Juniors and Seniors this past Saturday (as an attempt to bridge the transition from Youth to YA/College). There were 4 girls from youth to come, and I understand that was a blessing. 

Our Christmas party is this Saturday at 5 pm in the fellowship hall at HBC. Bring a white elephant gift (if you need clarification, contact somebody. basically, a cheap cool gift that could be useful, either for life or laughter).

Finally,  our Bible lesson was taught by Scott in Matthew 18:15 and following. This was in the Men's class, Im not really sure where the women are studying right now, but they got out of class later than we did, so I am certain it was a good lesson. There was great discussion (which is fantastic, considering that sometimes it is like pulling teeth to get us to get relevant conversation going during a lesson!), and we talked about church discipline, actions to take when you see a brother or sister living an unrepentant life in sin, and our need for unity, love, and accountability with everyone in the Church, not just our closest friends and people in our Sunday School classes. 

In one last plug, we would love to have help on Monday Night Visitation, as we do not plan to take any breaks between now and New Year's, so if possible plan to meet us in the gravel parking lot at 6:45 on Mondays. You can contact me, Coop, Gary, or Bobby (or anyone that you know and associate with Monday Nights, I just know these people give out phone numbers like they are candies. And candy is a good thing). We will be starting a new area/neighborhood tonight, so at very least your prayers are welcome. We could definitely use the help of any ladies with free Monday nights, just with us being a group predominately made up of men, it can look intimidating to a woman at home by herself if she sees only men on her porch. At very least, your prayers are welcome as we search the Lord's guidance for tonight. Be praying for the saints in our ministry, as many of us are struggling with burdens, family, sin and many other things. When any part of our body struggles, we all suffer and are affected. Grace and Peace - Bubba