SHAKESPEARE & THE SUPERBOWL

I think this is funny... CLICK HERE to listen to a Shakespeare version of an interview with Tom Brady. This is Krystal's kind of Football! :o)

THE GOSPEL

"When we study the Scriptures, it becomes clear that the core of the gospel concerns the death, resurrection and glory of Christ. ... The gospel reminds us that the key to growth is learning to do what we hate to do, to die to ourselves- our pride, our fears, and our ambitions. Yet, this death to self emerges from our confidence that God's resurrection power will propel our work further and deeper than we ever could even with all our business savvy. The gospel topples out inborn tendency towards self-glory and renews it with the only glory that will endure through eternity. When we forget the gospel we easily move from God-centered salvation to a self-centered salvation."
David Kim Redeemer Presbyterian, New York City

I like this quote. I think it is appropriate with Serving Saturdays rapidly approaching. I hope that the Gospel will be the center of all we do!
Krystal

While My Mother was Shopping for an Hour

This is pretty fun! You little Hoffmans are so creative!

New Pictures and Videos from the Beach Trip

Hey Youthees! There are new pictures on the Flickr page from the Beach trip. There are also a couple random videos from the Beach Trip on Youtube. Just click on the links to the Right to check them out! We had a great time with you this weekend. If you want to share some of your pictures or videos just let me know!

CAKE AUCTION NEWS

The Cake Fiesta was a huge success! We earned almost $3,000.00, and over a thousand of that will go towards Summer Mission Trips! A huge thanks to all the moms and dads that helped out by cooking ahead of time and helping in the kitchen! Thanks to Jeff Asmann and Darrell Boutwell, AKA Crisco and Pancho! You made the auction fun and filled the fellowship hall with laughter! Sweet youth of Lakemont, you did a great job serving and setting up, and your cakes were delicious! But I do need your help with one last thing! If you took any pictures at the Cake Auction I would love a copy, or you can send them to me via email! Well we have a whole year to get ready for the next cake auction! Viva el Cake!

SERVING SATURDAYS

Something that will start up in February that I am very excited about is SERVING SATURDAYS. We will go to the homes of people in the church that need a hand around their home doing simple tasks like raking leaves, mowing the grass, helping with Laundry, cleaning up or moving furniture. We will also help out the food ministry by preparing meals and visiting people that can not get out of the house. Winter and Spring AGAPE projects will also be a part of this. The first SERVING SATURDAY is February 9th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please bring a sack lunch and drink and wear work clothes.

You might wonder why we are doing this? Well we hear the Word of God weekly and sometimes several times a week, but we also need to show the love of God to others. We need to put that Word into Practice. THIS DOES NOT MAKE YOU A GOOD CHRISTIAN, IT DOES NOT MAKE GOD LOVE YOU MORE! This is a reaction to the great love that God has given us through His son, Jesus! We hope that we can serve the body of Lakemont and encourage others, that is the goal!

So if you have questions talk to me, Krystal, and I hope that you will join us for SERVING SATURDAYS! Check the Calendar to see all the dates.