Bethany Trying To Take A Picture

Two Songs

Mighty To Save: Heard this one for the first time at Fellowship Church.


For Who You Are: Love the chorus on this one.

An Unusual Suspect

Tomorrow night we will be talking about something unusual... literally.

Sing It Sydney

Family Fotos (November 2006)

Gaylord Texan

After Thanksgiving, we headed up to Dallas, TX and stayed at a swanky hotel/resort called the Gaylord Texan (yea, yea it sounds funny.) It was this huge, nice place with a replica of the alamo inside, about ten different restaurants, a river running through it, an indoor and outdoor pool and so much more.

Cora Driving With Papa K

5 Dailies (a little bit of nothing) 11.23.06

• Watch this if you are not squimish... An anaconda sinks his/her teeth into a man's arm. And after that guy gets free, it gets somebody elses fingers. Pretty interesting.
• I don't think this artsy toliet seat cover will help anyone trying to Potty Train their child. It probably doesn't go good with any type decoration theme you got going on.
• So tomorrow you could run out to the store to get your kid brother and TMX Elmo... the TMX (stands for Tickle Me) suppose to be an updated, super dooper Elmo. You can't buy it online at any stores. They retail for $40 but I am sure ebay has them for much, much more. Read about it.
• Know anyone who is double jointed? Looks painful but anytime someone exhibits their "special powers", they always have a smile on thier face.
• You know you wouldn't want this to be your house on a beautiful Satruday morning, right? Remeber Pastor Ryan Ogden? (Former youth pastor in Jesup, GA at Unity COG) He now pastors in Valdosta, GA at New Point Church and this is his garage. This is not his mini-van. That's what happens when you mistake the gas pedal for the brakes.

Cool Church

We passed by my sister's new church site in Killeen, TX. The church is called Destiny. It looks awesome. My brother-in-law described the Children Church drop off system. Parents walk up to a second level registration area and then place their kids in tube slides and they slide down to their classes. When they pick 'em up, teachers place them in the tube slides and parents can meet them at the bottom. The slides will be big enough that the parents can also slide down. Now that's cool.

The Goats

5 Dailies (a little bit of nothing) 11.22.06

• Who are you inviting to Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow? How about a grizzly bear to take care of all the left overs?
• You won't be disappointed if you click. This couple competed in "America's Got Talent" as the Quick Change Artist. Awesome. Especially the last change.
• Check out these pet owners that look like their dogs after the jump.
• This pic reminds us that during Thanksgiving we should put all our differences aside. Or it says lets dress up like indians and pilgrims.
• Click and watch this funny 30 second commercial. Oh, Momma!
  

5 Dailies (a little bit of nothing) 11.21.06

1. Watch this amazing skateboarding and the ensuing fall.
2. So what do you get your kid sister for Christmas? How about a Barbie doll with Tanner, the pooping dog. You feed it biscuits and then... Well enloarge the pic.
3. So tell your parents that you must have an iPod Video because it just may save your life. Read the story about a kid who got lost in the woods and the glow from his iPod helped police find him. Jump to the story.
4. Just a silly pic that brings to mind the saying... I'm All Ears!
5. Did you stand in line for the PS3? I saw at least 10 tents outside Best Buy in Savannah and a Hacky Sac community formed outside Target. $599? Not including games? You got one? Would you wait 24 plus?

In The Big O' State Of Texas

We left Hinesville, GA on Sunday, November 19th around 6PM and drove all night long (Lionel Richie in the background singing: all night, all night loooong, all night...). We arrived in Killeen, TX around 2 PM.

Posted are pics of Cora with her Papa K and Nana. My dad got the idea of raising goats about 6 months ago becuase he found out that he can get tax exemption. (If he sells the goat milk he can check off he is a farmer.) So it's just two goats, Dorthy and Daisy. Of coarse, Cora is scared of them but she was obedient and took the picture next to the two dames.

I hope your Thanksgiving week is going good. Don't forget to put into practice what you already know. I realize with school out for the holidays, there's a lot of free time and that can be dangerous. Use your time wisely. If you feel like you gonna get into trouble, call someone you trust.

Feliz Dia De Accion De Gracias... that's long for Happy Thansgiving.

Hopefully I will update this week.

December InfoPage

Sunday, Nov 12

Bgot10 ministered Sunday evening at the Women After Righteousness Service.

Movies for the Holidays

You know before Thanksgiving turkey you go to the Movie Theater and you catch up on some Holiday flicks... and Between Turkey and Candy Canes there are some good, some not-so-good and some stay-away-from-this movies coming out. Here are a few. Click on them to see the trailers. And remember: In no way are these films being endorsed or okay'ed by the Live Oak Youth Church. Just simply putting out there some information and you choose what you think will be beneficial.

• The Holiday: It's with Cameron Diaz (of The Mask and Charlies' Angels) and Kate Winslet (of The Titanic and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). The Quick Run Down: It's rated PG-13. The two ladies switch places. Chick Flick.
• Happy Feet: Comes out this Friday. It looks like it's just full of cute singing and dancing peguins. Rated G.
• Charlotte's Web: A live action film based on the book filled with voices from Julia Roberts to Oprah Winfrey and a little bit of Andre 3000 inbetween. Comes out on Christmas Day. Rated G.
• The Nativity Story: Basically the pumped up story of Mary and Joseph. Scheduled for release on December 1st. Rated PG.
• Deck The Halls: Looks like silly fun. Two neighbors compete to see who can have the best decorated house for the holidays. Released on November 22nd. Rated PG.
• Dreamgirls: It's being hailed as an all star African American cast. The Quick Run Down: It's a musical about a Supreme's like girl group. Opens December 21st. Rated PG-13.
• In Pursuit Of Happyness: This just looks like a feel-good movie. Will Smith and his son. Based on a true story. Released Dec 15. Rated PG-13.
  

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Flag Football 2006

While the guys played on the field, the ladies were on the sidelines doing... something.

When teens aren't around...

Some Crew Members went with us to Summit '06 in Brunswick, GA (a youth pastors and leaders conference). We had fun. But you guys should know, when teens aren't around, there is still flipping and jumping off beds going on. Just so you know.

What we looked like on Oct 31st...

Cora With Statues

You can have your voice heard... On Wednesday, December 13th we will have our Red Dot Awards... Silly, Funny Awards to end the year. Vote for who you want to be Mr. Spot (a teenage male) or Ms. Spot (a teenage female). How about who you thinkis the funniest? The kindest? The ghettoest? The craziest person? How about a CREW member you think deserves recognition? Email me at jatwood@liveoakchurch.org or leave a comment. Place your votes now!! And you can also make up your own awards.

Everyday Heroes [1]

When we think of heroes, our mind may automatically envision a caped crusader like Batman or Superman, or the ones without capes like Spiderman and Wonder Woman. If we think about it a little longer, our mind may take us to Firefighters, Police Officers, and Military soldiers. But do we ever think that we can become heroes? Do we allow ourselves the possibility that God can take our ordinary lives and make them extraordinary? He strategically places individuals and places us in situations that if we do the right thing at the right time, elevates us to hero status. Everyday, God wants to use us to help others. Are we going to shrug off the initial fear of doing something out of the ordinary and become someone extraordinary?In the parable of the talents, a manger gave three employees money. Two employees invested their money and doubled it. One employee did nothing with it. When the manager came back he praised the two that did something with the little bit they had, and scolded the third one for not doing anything. Remember: Use what you got and God will give you more.

When it comes to being a everday hero, you have to start somewhere. Start by using what skill, talent, gift you have to help others out. God will give you more.