The message at Winterfest last weekend revolved around Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Through worship songs led by Watershed, drama by Unbound, comedy by 3,2,1 Improv, to testimonials from an astronaut and another one by a two time Olympic gold medalist, and talks from Jeff Walling and Mitch Wilburn the theme for Winterfest was reinforced. We have a God who loves us and has promised us a “Prize” far beyond our wildest imaginations.
It reminded me of the Geico Insurance commercial with the Gecko spokesanimal telling the interviewer that not taking them up on lower rates is like being asked to stand up if they want to save loads of money and the interviewer choosing to remain seated because he already is so rich. Who would do such a thing? But don’t many do just that when they are given the opportunity to become a child of God. We become content with the material trash in our lives and do not consider the real treasure of Heaven.
These are some of the things that I will remember as I participated with our chaperones and teens at Winterfest 2007.
For those who attended last weekends rally, what impressions did you have from the largest gathering of churches of Christ in the world on Sunday?
For those who missed out on this youth rally what were some of your memories from previous years?
Roger, over and out!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The Prize
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I remember Winterfest very distinctly. Each one was different in it's own way. 2003 was the year when we only had four kids go. I still enjoyed it, though; I mean, I gave my life over to Christ that weekend! :D
In 2004, we had more kids go. That was when all the guys were in one vehicle and all the girls were in another. They didn't mean to split us up like that, but it just happened that way.
Probably the thing from 2005 that everyone remembers was the lost bag incident, but I don't need to remind anyone of that. ;)
In 2006, we took a bus! As far as I know, that's a first! That was a fun time, especially how some of those kids got serious enjoyment from the pictures on my iPod. If you know me and what I was into back then, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. ;)
Ah, the lost bag incident. Who could ever forget that one?!!! Each year always seems to bring something a little different and worth remembering. Maybe you will be able to tell your grandkids some of your youthful memories with the Teens4Him youth group.
We had a great time this year but missed you going on the trip with us.
Yeah, it would have been cool to go, but I didn't think about it until it was too late. God willing, maybe I can make it next year! :D
yay for Winterfest! It was so much fun this year. I only got to experiance the bus from the 2006 (I didn't get to go before...)But this year was definately fun! I loved 321 improv! They were so funny. I hope that they are there again. It snowed again on Saturday (it snowed last year, too). It was pretty but cold. Brrr....so that was one way to make me look forward to standing in line close to people for a while.
For anyone who was in the COOl van (the one I was in) got to experiance the many question quiz by Tommy. Some questions were, "If youcould go anywhere, where would you go?" "If you could meet anyone from the bible and from 'everything else' (past or present), who would it be?" Stuff like that. And, on the way home, we played "I'm going to Newport News and I'm taking..." and named something, starting with each letter of the alphebet. The people in the other van weren't cool enough to play that (including Roger). They missed out. I will miss the trip always and forever. Well, until next year when we get to go again, but...
Didn't anyone ever tell you that playing games in a van in NOT COOL! The cool people sit quietly and discuss things in a calm rational voice, no screaming, manipulating, harassing, or anything other juvenile behavior! Just kiddin'.
I am glad you had fun, even in the cold weather and even in the "not big green pickle" van. I hope you make plans to go again next year.
ha! Our van was cooler than the RogBro van.
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