Summer of the Infants from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.
Another Special Weekend
This morning, students had their D-groups. However, the day at Project started much earlier, when students gathered at Student Director Mike Polley’s room at 12:15 AM to sing Happy Birthday! “I am very surprised,” Mike Polley said after being thrown into the pool by his roommates.
Although it is a very hot day in Garden City, the students went to work joyfully this afternoon. Moreover, tonight is a very special night. The CCP team going to India will be arriving at Project, and many of the students are excited to spend a few days with them.
salsa puts the "spice" in thruspiceday
Disciples ate guacamole and danced salsa during yesterday's social. After dinner, Natin Moreno led the project in a quick salsa lesson. Everyone in project enjoyed their taste of Hispanic culture as they ate guacamole, danced, and cheered as they broke colorful piñatas open. Campus Time was led for the first time without the CO staff who left at various times on Thursday. Many of the campuses spent their time by breaking up into groups and praying, sharing testimonies, and contacting friends outside of project, or praying one-on-one on behalf of the other person.
This week's encouragement verse is from Romans 8:18-19.
Leaders Training - Authority vs Influence
[display_podcast]Coming from Mark 10:45, Charlie Brooks speaking about how to use one's position for serving others.
Guacamole Night
Yesterday, Colby Williamson spoke for a second time at Evangelism training. He emphasized that God is loving, but also just. Students are beginning to be more confident sharing their faith.This is not because of the weekly experience, but rather, they have been able to see that God is the one who is working through them. Moreover, late afternoon the project was divided into girls and boys. It was a special bonding time for both of the groups. The guys played ultimate while the girls had chocolate fondue.
As for today, the staff is leaving to different directions for the next four weeks. Pray for the staff as they go around the south raising support for their ministries.
Tonight is also Social Night, or as we are calling it, GUACAMOLE Night! The Josh Schrock's team, Boom Boom Pow, is in charge of the spicy night out.
A few pictures from the staff send-off last night. (a clip of this glorious night is also coming soon)
Matt Reagan trying to catch whipped cream in his mouth...
Paul Poteat's second try...
Jon Saunders on his third try.
Evangelism Training - The Message Part I
[display_podcast] Colby Williamson talking about God is merciful, but also a holy God who will judge.
Bible Study Training - Heart Transformation, Not Head Inflation
Eric Lonergan spoke on Monday night about how studying the Bible is about transforming our hearts, not inflating our heads with knowledge. [display_podcast]
because this world isn't enough
As of this week, everyone on project is employed. With the staff leaving among other things, this week is proving to be busy in many ways, yet disciples had the opportunity to spend a quiet morning together in prayer. This morning, many of the disciples chose to meet on the beach and pray for the staff and the project. Josh Schrock's team led Theme Training last night. Their movie, "Summer of the Infants" will be uploaded on the site soon as well as Mike Chamber's testimony of how God saved his life. Matt Reagan shared about "Heaven: Homecoming for an Exile" where he explained why Christians could look forward to death and the implications of their eternal home. All of this and more will be uploaded in the weeks to come.
Fresh stuff to check out: -You can <subscribe to our posts via email> by following the link at the top of the column to the right of this post. -Video skits from the last two weeks are online and <can be viewed here>. -Another student testimony by <Samm Ellingson>. -Once again the <sbp09 facebook fanpage> is availiable to those who want to receive updates on fb.
Video Skits
Each week during our theme training our students perform a skit. Take a look at two of the video skits we have put together this year:
What is SBP? from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.
Rules and Regulation Linebacker from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.
Theme Night
Last night was Bible Study night. Eric Lonergan talked about "Heart Transformation, Not Head Inflation." Students were reminded that when it comes the time study the Gospel, the point is to be transformed by it and not use it as instrument to lecture people. Otherwise, everything is going to be pointless. After his talk, Eric lead us through our third work-shop on how to use the inductive method. As for today, students are excited about Theme Night. Pray that God may use Matt Reagan to challenge us as we talk about “Heaven, Homecoming for an Exile.”
Matt and Lisa and Anna Belle Reagan.
Student Testimony - Samm Ellingson
the day after father's day
This week's theme is "Heaven, Homecoming for an Exile."Matt Reagan started this week with a session on spiritual depression and doubt. The rest of the day was fairly slow but relaxing. Many of the disciples took naps or swam in the pool. Paul Poteat and Zach Simmons led Praise and Worship this evening, after which Jon Saunders shared and answered questions with some of the other staff members. Don't forget to check out the <week's highlights video> uploaded last week. There are two new recordings, one from <Life Training> and the other from the <Parent's Social>, along with a slew of other new content. Remember to join the <SBP09 fan page> on facebook to have these updates sent to your fb inbox.
Life Training - Holding Tightly to Jesus
Matt Reagan shared with us about how to deal with doubt and depression during Life Training on Sunday. We should always look to Jesus, the object of our faith, rather than how we feel in a given moment. Listen to the talk here [display_podcast]
Parents Social
We recorded the testimony from Kari Lorence (Susie Lorence's mom) and Andrew Knight's talk at the parent social. If you weren't able to join us, feel free to listen to it here: [display_podcast]
Father's Day
Most of the parents who are visiting Project attended Church and Life Training this morning, where Matt Reagan's message was "Holding tightly To Christ." Today is about 93 degrees in Garden City, SC. Therefore, project is enjoying a sunny afternoon. Check the highlights of the Week.
Highlights of the Week from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.
Parents Weekend
Yesterday many of the students worked from 2pm till 11pm. Therefore, students enjoyed their morning by getting in the word, going for a run, sharing their testimony with each other, or catching up on sleep. For instance, Gaby Linder from Northwestern College, who is doing Athletes In Training (AIT), describes her Fridays as "fabulous”. She is working at Bi-Lo and loving it. "The best part of working at Bi-Lo, is the interaction that I can have with costumers" she says. Furthermore, some students are happy for having their parents or friends down visiting for the weekend. This morning, parents, friends, some of the students and staff had breakfast along with a sharing time. Mrs. Lorence and Sarah Evans were the ones who had the opportunity to share what God has been doing in their lives. Moreover, Andrew Knight had the opportunity to present what CO is all about, and what is the mission of this College Ministry to those who were not so familiar with Campus Outreach.
Evangelism Training - Why Share the Gospel
This is Colby Williamson's evangelism training talk on our motivation for sharing the gospel. The first 10 minutes of his talk were not recorded (sorry for the inconvenience). [display_podcast]
in which colby feeds the 5000
The Theme of this week's Social was Southern Country. Dressed as hicks and preps, the disciples sang along as Paul Poteat led them in a string of country and not-so-country songs.True to the theme, the Project Dinner for Thursday was a Low Country Boil. The smorgasbord consisted of boiled sausage, corn, shrimp, onions, and potatoes prepared by the staff and the A-team. The night was spent eating food from the table with their hands and dancing to some tunes. Once again, <the gallery> has been updated with pictures from this week. The Mugshots album is almost complete as well.
Leaders Training - Your Life is Your Pulpit
Every Wednesday morning the leaders on beach project meet for leaders training. This summer Charlie Brooks has been teaching about how It's not about you (you can't save anyone or make anyone grow), but it includes you (God uses people to advance the gospel in others' hearts). This week's talk was on how your life is your best pulpit - people are going to learn and grow the most from your life rather than what you teach them with your words. [display_podcast]
The Why
Hello everyone and thank you for visiting our blog once again. Yesterday, as usual, students had the morning off while others had the privilege to work. Many of them took the advantage to rest and read. They also had the opportunity to spend some time meditating on the powerful talk Matt Reagan gave on Tuesday. We would encourage you to download it as well.
Later everyone got ready for evangelism training where Colby Williamson shared with us on “Why Share the Gospel.” Students were truly encouraged and challenged to realize that we do not share the Gospel as a kind of duty, or a certain type of debt that we owe to God. Rather, we evangelize in the light of valuing God. We share the Gospel because it is the most valuable message that a person can give and experience.
As for tonight, project is having social time where students are going to be able to experience a truly southern treat.
