I can't believe we only have one more FCA day in 2010. What a great fall it has been. You all have been so much fun each week. Thsi past Friday was especially fun, wasn't it?
Before we recap, let's cover the housekeeping items.......
Lovinggood has adopted a family for Christmas. If each child who attends FCA would donate even $1.00, this family's Christmas would be outstanding. December 10th is our last FCA of the year and it is also the last day the Adopt a Family jar will be there. Please find it in your heart to make this family's Christmas extra special this year.
The Prayer Box is always available for your prayer requests. These are confidential and you will have a team of FCA leaders praying for you.
Speaking of a team of FCA leaders, I think the FCA Tech Team and all the Student Staff Members need a special recognition for all they have done so far this year and will continue to do in 2011! I love seeing them all abuzz on Friday mornings!
Ok, so how many of you left the room Friday morning feeling more upbeat than usual? The energy in the room was crazy good! Wesley Pals with Celebrate Life International and his message truly filled the room with positive energy.
Wesley had everyone write affirmations (compliments!) on stickers placed on the other students' backs. Writing these was part of the exercise while reading what people wrote about you was the other. The point of both parts is that by saying positive things about someone, you feel all the good things that you see in that person and for those reading what others had to say about you, you feel happy, warmed, humbled by what they see in you.
What we can take from this little experiment is when you think postive, you will feel positive and then positive actions WILL FOLLOW! By controling or fixing our thoughts on positive things (pure, lovely, right), we resist the negativity around us and create a more positive outlook on life. Philippians 4:4 directs us to think on positive (again, pure, lovely, of good report) things. This is how God wants us to live!
Be Chist-like in how you treat people. Think of ways to compliment/affirm people every day. The challenge Wesley put forward was to deposit and invest in twenty people by noon. If everyone of you make it a habit to invest/deposit affirmations and positive feelings into twenty people around you every day, lives will be changed! You will be a new person and you will instill a positive spirit in those around you.
Happy Cold Weather Week!
See you all on the 10th
Friday, December 3, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
When life gets tough.......
Wow! Another fantastic FCA meeting!
The singing was great. The game was a blast to watch. And the speaker was a gift.
Jim Michen, from McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church in Powder Springs, was so inspiring. In case you missed it, I will give you a little background on Jim.....you kind of have to know who he is to fully grasp the message he gave. Personally, I have never met him. I heard him speak for the first time on Friday, but he affected me and I hope his words touched some of you.
Mr. Michen played football earlier in his life and the coach told him that if got the ball, RUN. And if he was scared, RUN HARDER. He told us that when the time came, he was scared and he ran the other way! This happens in life. We are in a situation that we know we need to just push through, but what do we do? Not only do we run, we run the other way!
He also shared that we need to be focused on God's goals for us. Not our own. He set his goals, professionally and financially, and he saw them realized. He was proud of his accomplishments and that he achieved them on his own. 87 days later he was mugged and seriously injured. As a result of those injuries, all of his goals became undone. And after months, he realized that it was God who would have to get him through what he was facing. He could not do it alone. When life gets tough, God's strength is there for you.
He also talked of friends who were there for him. What does it take to be a truly great friend? We all know the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Kids often treat others like there is something wrong with them! Treat them like you want to be treated. And think of the gift of God's love and strength in your life. If you had a friend who had that gift and they never shared it with you, would you feel like they truly cared? So often we get caught up in the shallow aspects of life. Fashion, sports, activities - don't get me wrong! These are all great things, but the most important thing we can do for a friend is to share Christ with them.
And with that in mind, bring them to FCA!!!!! If you find it difficult to share Christ one on one with a friend, bring them to FCA and they will hear the message because of you!
Friday, November 19th is Pick up a Friend for FCA day! Bring someone with you that wouldn't otherwise be able to attend!
Have a great week.
The singing was great. The game was a blast to watch. And the speaker was a gift.
Jim Michen, from McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church in Powder Springs, was so inspiring. In case you missed it, I will give you a little background on Jim.....you kind of have to know who he is to fully grasp the message he gave. Personally, I have never met him. I heard him speak for the first time on Friday, but he affected me and I hope his words touched some of you.
Mr. Michen played football earlier in his life and the coach told him that if got the ball, RUN. And if he was scared, RUN HARDER. He told us that when the time came, he was scared and he ran the other way! This happens in life. We are in a situation that we know we need to just push through, but what do we do? Not only do we run, we run the other way!
He also shared that we need to be focused on God's goals for us. Not our own. He set his goals, professionally and financially, and he saw them realized. He was proud of his accomplishments and that he achieved them on his own. 87 days later he was mugged and seriously injured. As a result of those injuries, all of his goals became undone. And after months, he realized that it was God who would have to get him through what he was facing. He could not do it alone. When life gets tough, God's strength is there for you.
He also talked of friends who were there for him. What does it take to be a truly great friend? We all know the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Kids often treat others like there is something wrong with them! Treat them like you want to be treated. And think of the gift of God's love and strength in your life. If you had a friend who had that gift and they never shared it with you, would you feel like they truly cared? So often we get caught up in the shallow aspects of life. Fashion, sports, activities - don't get me wrong! These are all great things, but the most important thing we can do for a friend is to share Christ with them.
And with that in mind, bring them to FCA!!!!! If you find it difficult to share Christ one on one with a friend, bring them to FCA and they will hear the message because of you!
Friday, November 19th is Pick up a Friend for FCA day! Bring someone with you that wouldn't otherwise be able to attend!
Have a great week.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Cans of Hope Results!
Hey Hey it's FCA!
On Friday, November 4, 2010, AS PROMISED, the results of Cans of Hope were announced! This year, Lovinggood Middle School accepted the 'Cans of Hope' challenge in a BIG way with over 2500 cans being donated.
As suspected, the 7th graders who led the competition throughout the month were the champion grade level. The entire grade was awarded FREE SEATING at lunch on Monday, November 7th.
Ms. Mowry was the top homeroom collector and was rewarded with a free 1/2 day! A big thank you to Mrs. Wilhoit for sitting in for Ms. Mowry while she enjoys her 1/2 day off.
The great participation made the outreach project lots of fun! Congratulations on a job well done!
The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Cheerleaders were all recognized and performed cheers for the crowd.
The lesson once again focused on relationships and having the courage to stand up for Christ and to share Him with your friends. November's focus is on relationships with others and how a close relationship with Christ will overflow into your friendships. Having that close relationship will make you want to share Him! so, Pick up a Friend for FCA this month! Let's pack the house.
On Friday, November 4, 2010, AS PROMISED, the results of Cans of Hope were announced! This year, Lovinggood Middle School accepted the 'Cans of Hope' challenge in a BIG way with over 2500 cans being donated.
As suspected, the 7th graders who led the competition throughout the month were the champion grade level. The entire grade was awarded FREE SEATING at lunch on Monday, November 7th.
Ms. Mowry was the top homeroom collector and was rewarded with a free 1/2 day! A big thank you to Mrs. Wilhoit for sitting in for Ms. Mowry while she enjoys her 1/2 day off.
The great participation made the outreach project lots of fun! Congratulations on a job well done!
The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Cheerleaders were all recognized and performed cheers for the crowd.
The lesson once again focused on relationships and having the courage to stand up for Christ and to share Him with your friends. November's focus is on relationships with others and how a close relationship with Christ will overflow into your friendships. Having that close relationship will make you want to share Him! so, Pick up a Friend for FCA this month! Let's pack the house.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
I Can Only Imagine
If you missed FCA on Friday, you really missed out. What a GREAT MORNING!!!
Friday was Football Player Recognition Day. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams were all recognized. Congratulations on your seasons, especially the still undefeated 8th graders!
Friday, November 5th is Cheerleader Recognition Day!
Friday, November 19th is Tennis Team Recognition Day!
The Cans for Hope Food Drive continues with the final tallies and winners being announced next Friday, November 5th. As of Friday, there were more than 1500 cans donated and the 7th Graders were still in the lead! Let's see if the 6th graders catch up or if the 8th graders kicked it into high gear and made a late impact!
Quick Reminder: Pit Crew is every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.
Ok, let's get to the REALLY good stuff! Did you all LOVE the opening interpretive dance/skit/performance? What a powerful message relayed through such an awesome song. The song, I Can Only Imagine, carefully and deliberately encourages, almost forces you to truly imagine being in God's presence, before Him, in all of His glory. With the help of some very talented performers, we were each able to imagine it even more fully.
After we were all awed into silence by the music, Andy Fillingin from Roswell Street Baptist spoke about relationships. He spoke about how God invites you into a personal relationship with Him that will eclipse all other relationships. He asked if you have ever had someone in your life and you just want to be with them....all the time. Never tired of spending time with them. A relationship with Christ is like that but so much more. One day in His presence is greater than thousands elsewhere. When you are walking in a relationship with Christ, you won't want to leave that place, not even for a moment and you will stay through danger, ridicule, pressure, etc. Your heart will burn to be with Him.
Come back next week and bring a friend! November will focus on Relationships and Friendships.
Friday was Football Player Recognition Day. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams were all recognized. Congratulations on your seasons, especially the still undefeated 8th graders!
Friday, November 5th is Cheerleader Recognition Day!
Friday, November 19th is Tennis Team Recognition Day!
The Cans for Hope Food Drive continues with the final tallies and winners being announced next Friday, November 5th. As of Friday, there were more than 1500 cans donated and the 7th Graders were still in the lead! Let's see if the 6th graders catch up or if the 8th graders kicked it into high gear and made a late impact!
Quick Reminder: Pit Crew is every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.
Ok, let's get to the REALLY good stuff! Did you all LOVE the opening interpretive dance/skit/performance? What a powerful message relayed through such an awesome song. The song, I Can Only Imagine, carefully and deliberately encourages, almost forces you to truly imagine being in God's presence, before Him, in all of His glory. With the help of some very talented performers, we were each able to imagine it even more fully.
After we were all awed into silence by the music, Andy Fillingin from Roswell Street Baptist spoke about relationships. He spoke about how God invites you into a personal relationship with Him that will eclipse all other relationships. He asked if you have ever had someone in your life and you just want to be with them....all the time. Never tired of spending time with them. A relationship with Christ is like that but so much more. One day in His presence is greater than thousands elsewhere. When you are walking in a relationship with Christ, you won't want to leave that place, not even for a moment and you will stay through danger, ridicule, pressure, etc. Your heart will burn to be with Him.
Come back next week and bring a friend! November will focus on Relationships and Friendships.
Monday, October 18, 2010
The Golden Rule
Thanks to everyone who worshipped with us on Friday morning. The chilly weather seemed to have added an extra dose of pep to the group!
Has anyone noticed our Seventh Graders seem to win a large percentage of the grade level competitions in FCA? With a continued strong lead in the Cans for Hope drive, it was no surprise to have their grade representative achieve victory in Friday's Oreo Cookie Challenge by almost effortlessly managing to get the Oreo from his forehead into his mouth using only facial expression changes/movements. Nicely done!
The Cans for Hope Drive continues (and 8th graders, let's get it going on!) through the end of the month. The Big Winners will be announced on Friday, November 5, 2010.
Nate Turner from West Cobb Church spoke on the age old, but always relevant, Golden Rule. Nate's message went beyond the simple, do unto others....it touched on the words we use with and about each other. Have you ever noticed a friend poking fun at what someone else is wearing, doing, saying, making that person look like less because somehow we think this makes us look better? Making fun of our friends and peers is hurtful and it only makes us look bad. Let's find ways to build up our friends and peers. Let's speak to and about them in a way that makes us all more.
THANK YOU to all the kids who participated in the JDRF walk in Piedmont Park on Saturday to honor our very own Shelby Crouse. For more information on juvenile diabetes and how you can help, please visit www.jdrf.org
Join us this Friday for another great morning together, and please also join us in the auditorium on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. for the New Believers' Meeting. This special event* is open to all who are interested in finding out more about how to establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
*Pit Crew will be combined with the New Believers' meeting.
Has anyone noticed our Seventh Graders seem to win a large percentage of the grade level competitions in FCA? With a continued strong lead in the Cans for Hope drive, it was no surprise to have their grade representative achieve victory in Friday's Oreo Cookie Challenge by almost effortlessly managing to get the Oreo from his forehead into his mouth using only facial expression changes/movements. Nicely done!
The Cans for Hope Drive continues (and 8th graders, let's get it going on!) through the end of the month. The Big Winners will be announced on Friday, November 5, 2010.
Nate Turner from West Cobb Church spoke on the age old, but always relevant, Golden Rule. Nate's message went beyond the simple, do unto others....it touched on the words we use with and about each other. Have you ever noticed a friend poking fun at what someone else is wearing, doing, saying, making that person look like less because somehow we think this makes us look better? Making fun of our friends and peers is hurtful and it only makes us look bad. Let's find ways to build up our friends and peers. Let's speak to and about them in a way that makes us all more.
THANK YOU to all the kids who participated in the JDRF walk in Piedmont Park on Saturday to honor our very own Shelby Crouse. For more information on juvenile diabetes and how you can help, please visit www.jdrf.org
Join us this Friday for another great morning together, and please also join us in the auditorium on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. for the New Believers' Meeting. This special event* is open to all who are interested in finding out more about how to establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
*Pit Crew will be combined with the New Believers' meeting.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Hey, Hey, it's FCA
Wow! Can you believe the first nine weeks of school are already over?
Thank you to every one of you who have been joining us for FCA on Friday mornings. The worship and the speakers have been awesome and we know it will keep getting better. It has been great to see so many of you fired up for God and having a great time.
In case you missed it, on Friday, October 1st, God's Warriors were there to show the strength God has given them. Their strength was evidenced in some crazy physical feats, but also in the testimonies shared by the guys. Fifty-six students accepted Christ as their Savior during God's Warriors' visit. It was a powerful morning at Lovinggood.
October 1st was also the kick-off of the FCA sponsored Cans for Hope Food Drive. FCA is partnering with Refuge West Church in this incredible event. The grades are competing to see who will bring in the most food. The winning grade will be announced on November 5, 2010 and will receive free lunchroom seating! As of this past Friday, Seventh Grade is clearly in the lead! Bring your cans (in a bag, please!) and place them in the bins in front of FCA on Friday mornings or in your respective grade hallway during the week. Most needed items include: spaghetti sauce, tuna, green beans, corn, peas, soups, Chef Boyardee meals, Syrup, Peanut Butter, and Fruit Cocktail. Thank you to those of you who have contributed! You ARE making a difference!
Besides the food drive, FCA leaders and speakers have issued a few personal challenges to you all this year. Colossians 1:11 is this year's foundation and we hope every one of you will memorize this verse. Taking a risk for your peers is another of the issued challenges - step out of your comfort zone and talk to someone about Christ. Invite them to FCA! If you can get them there, we promise to make the experience memorable!
Have a great week, everyone!
Thank you to every one of you who have been joining us for FCA on Friday mornings. The worship and the speakers have been awesome and we know it will keep getting better. It has been great to see so many of you fired up for God and having a great time.
In case you missed it, on Friday, October 1st, God's Warriors were there to show the strength God has given them. Their strength was evidenced in some crazy physical feats, but also in the testimonies shared by the guys. Fifty-six students accepted Christ as their Savior during God's Warriors' visit. It was a powerful morning at Lovinggood.
October 1st was also the kick-off of the FCA sponsored Cans for Hope Food Drive. FCA is partnering with Refuge West Church in this incredible event. The grades are competing to see who will bring in the most food. The winning grade will be announced on November 5, 2010 and will receive free lunchroom seating! As of this past Friday, Seventh Grade is clearly in the lead! Bring your cans (in a bag, please!) and place them in the bins in front of FCA on Friday mornings or in your respective grade hallway during the week. Most needed items include: spaghetti sauce, tuna, green beans, corn, peas, soups, Chef Boyardee meals, Syrup, Peanut Butter, and Fruit Cocktail. Thank you to those of you who have contributed! You ARE making a difference!
Besides the food drive, FCA leaders and speakers have issued a few personal challenges to you all this year. Colossians 1:11 is this year's foundation and we hope every one of you will memorize this verse. Taking a risk for your peers is another of the issued challenges - step out of your comfort zone and talk to someone about Christ. Invite them to FCA! If you can get them there, we promise to make the experience memorable!
Have a great week, everyone!
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