So tonight, I decided to try things that could maybe get me fired.... Because what are they going to do, fire me? Just kidding. This is a great game that we played tonight! Its called the Trout Toss, but I couldn't find any Trout. I had to settle for the Tulapia that they had a Wal-Mart.

The students had to toss the fish across the room (over the heads of the others) to see who could toss it the furthest. The only rule was that they had to through it with their mouths! Wow that is fun! They actually really liked it! What better way to lead into Noah and the Arc? I cant think of any!

The best part of the night was when a 7th grader (the same one who hit on all the girls the night I announced I was leaving) yelled out A WORM right during the message! Priceless! A worm fell out of the fish when it hit the ground and was still crawling around on the floor! Needless to say, the girls were freaking!

It was a great night! The message was above average with GREAT response form the students! Next week is going to be the last Plunge! I am not looking forward to doing that! But it will be good. I have something special planned!

Thanks for reading

CHris

its been awhile

So, its been a while since I have posted. I am sorry about that. But really, I don't think that there is anyone who is checking this thing anymore anyway! So, if there is someone who checks this, let me know.

Today was fun! Sebeka was out of school for the day, so Joe brought over his Wii to the church for a little bowling, tennis, boxing and baseball action! It was good times! I have to see if a Wii fits in the personal budget, and if Kate will go along with it! Its good stuff!

All for now,
Chris

Trip Number 2 to S.t. Croix Falls

So.. After looking at MANY houses and seeing that we could only afford a crack house that "Needs TLC" we were VERY discoraged. However on the way home, we got a phone call from a message we had left earlier in the day.
2 bedroom apartment, very resonable, NOT EVEN COMPLETED YET, Garage included! So, tomorrow morning our deposit check is being mailed out and we have a place to move to! Good stuff! It buys us more time to look for a place we can buy. We have one place we really like, but just don't know yet.
All for now...

Chris

Saying Goodbye is never easy...

Tonight, I told my youth group that Kate and I would be moving to Wisconsin. It was a tough decision we prayed about for over a month. Little did I know, it was easy compared to telling the youth I was leaving. It was tough.
The hardest part is trying to explain to them that its nothing they did, or didn't do. Its nothing they could have changed. Its hard to answer their questions of "why?"
I have never loved a group of people more than I love the youth here. I have never cared more for any group of people either. Its going to be hard to leave, but I do know that God has great things in store for us, and for the church here. Someone new will come and do a great job.
On a lighter note, one of the 7th grade boys went around to the girls after and told them... "Its ok to cry, you can hug me." TOTALLY macking on jr. and sr. girls! It was awesome! That is what I call turning a situation in your favor!

Tough night...
Chris

lazy day today included...

Pancakes in the morning
driving to Loren's (Dumb idea!)
shoveling
cheese ravioli
blogging...
Heard that Larry won his match at state.

Ahh... I better get to work. I think I am going to head in and make sure that things are set up for sunday.

Yep, thats my day,

Snow, a movie and dinner. NICE

Just saw the schools were closing early. I headed over the gas station and picked up a couple movies before the kids wipe out the small selection. Should be a fun nice at home.

Spegetti, a movie and maybe some popcorn. Should be good!