Upcoming Events:

Tonight! Oct. 31 Serve at EvFree Fullerton's Harvest Party

November 7, 14, and 21, Bible Study

November 28, Potluck

November 10, Scavenger Hunt

November 23, Thanksgiving Meal @ Maple Elementary

Thought for the week:

Last October was the first time I met any of you. We have really come a long way. Since we first broke off from the adults to discuss Ephesians I have been very impressed with your heart and passion for Bible study. I hope it has been interesting to you and, most of all, has helped you follow Christ in more ways.

I did some research about the Psalm 75 verses were discussed on Tuesday. This is what it says,

"The psalmist pictures God as forcing the wicked to gulp down an intoxicating drink that will leave them stunned and vulnerable. Divine judgment is also depicted this way in Ps 60:3; Isa 51:17-23; and Hab 2:16."

This is from a Bible translation that has many great comments about things that are hard to understand in the Bible. You can look it up at www.bible.org Look up a book of the Bible, select a chapter and click on of the footnotes and another window with pop up with the comments explaining what they think it means. Explore and have fun.

Things For October

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 27 Game Night at the Murray's 6:30 -11:00

Oct. 31 Serve at the Harvest Party at EvFree Fullerton

Thought of the Week:

Einstein said, "I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." This wise statement by Einstein brings me back to what the prophets in the Bible were doing. They sought to change the lives of the people of Israel. These men, like Elijah who we learned about Tuesday, never lectured their audience without speaking through their imagination. They wrote poetry to condemn the evil doers of the ancient world. They created stories that people would relate to. Some prophets acted out their message (read a few chapters of Ezekiel). One prophet even married a prostitute to show Israel, God's bride, what theirebellionon was like (Read the first chapter of Hosea). I wouldn't try that one if I was you!

As we learn about God and our world don't loose sight of what really matters. Imagination will make the difference as you become leaders. Knowledge is important but is limited. It can provide a great foundation, but it hits a brick wall when you want to see change in your life and the world around you.

So, use your imagination toward the renewal of your mind. "Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2

Entering the communication age

This is the first post for the Maple Evangelical Church Youth Movement. This blog will be a place for us to communicate about the activities of the youth, what we are learning, and who knows where else this will go. The editor can post regularly and anyone viewing can post comments or questions. (I can delete any I don't like.. lol) We can put pictures up and even have a profile for our group that users online can search for. Don't have much else to say this time. But add a comment and let me know what you think.

Matt