...During high school I have participated in various volunteer opportunities and have been a part in many school clubs. The one thing that I have done in high school that has had the hugest impact on me was partaking in Vacation Bible School, because during the two years that I volunteered I gained a great deal of experience in leadership, teaching, group work, and much more. The purpose of Vacation Bible school was to teach kids about the bible, while making it as fun as possible. During the two years I volunteered there, I helped with the bible room, which consisted of interacting with the kids through games, and with the dance room where I learned various dances, which I than taught the children. Personally, Vacation Bible School was so...
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...The room was pitch black, with an eerie glow of glow sticks. The music started. The base was pulsing so loud it vibrates my skull. I waited for my cue, and when I heard my part, I jumped on stage and slid gracefully to the right with the music. I looked out into the audience and saw hundreds of kids cheering us on and trying to mimic the same dance that we had taught them earlier. No this was not a party, this was Vacation Bible School. After I got off of the stage, my sheep of 6th graders came running over to give praise. After all of the commotion, I tell my little sheep it’s time for closing prayer, they grudgingly walk back to our seats. As we took our seats, I looked over at my little sheep and thought how badly I was going to miss all...
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...Last summer I was asked to be a youth Vacation Bible School counselor at a local Methodist church. As someone who doesn't subscribe to any religious group, I was hesitant at first, but ultimately I agreed because I love children. I was put in a group with two other youth leaders and about 12 elementary school kids, I quickly realized I would have to join forces with the other youth to keep a handle on the children we were supposed to keep safe. The other Counselors in my group had been a part of this church for years, and to say the least, I felt out of place. It was difficult to connect with them at first because we had such stark differences in our upbringing, it felt like there was no common ground. At the end of the week, I realized how...
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...It was the summer before my eighth grade year, and the last place I wanted to be was at my church’s vacation bible school. I was scheduled to make confirmation in the coming fall. One of the requirements was to volunteer, and I asked myself: “Why do I have to volunteer? How is this going to help me with confirmation? Isn’t this just a waste of time?” But, I did it because I had too. So, I spent a week of that summer acting as a crew leader for a group of kindergarten students at the summer program. Guess what? It was one of the best weeks of my summer and truly impacted my future direction. I never expected volunteer work could be so meaningful. I knew I wanted to continue on helping others. The next summer I returned and volunteered...
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...MOUNT HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING SATURDAY June 1, 2013 The meeting was opened with singing “Tis So Sweet”. Scripture was read by Deaconess Connie Taylor who read Psalm 40:1-4 Prayer was given by Deacon Willie Brown. Testimonies were given by Deacon Howard Hinson and Deacon C.V. Wilson. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Howard Hinson. Attendance: Pastor Waller, Deacons: Howard Hinson Chairman, C.V. Wilson, Willie Brown and Chester Nicholes; Deaconesses: Dorothea Brown President, Mildred James, Denise Hinson, Evangeline DiCastanado and Connie Taylor. Absent Officers were; Dorothy Allen, Rodney Vincent, Karen Vincent and Marian Ladson. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Howard Hinson. Minutes of Saturday May 4, 2013 was read. Motioned by Deacon Wilson, second by Deaconess James that the minutes be accepted with the necessary correction, if any. Motion carried. Sis. Cheryl White was invited into the meeting to talk about her vision for Christian Counseling at Mt. Hebron. Old Business Delaware Property: On going. Pastor Waller said that we need to look into having property taxes removed. New Business Deaconess Brown, spoke about Kenya DeShield have her room painted and would the church supply paint. With consent it was agreed that the church would supply the material. Deaconess Brown said the Pastor Waller anniversary has to be change due to 1 week is holy week, 2nd Sunday is Palm Sunday, 3rd Sunday is Easter...
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...potential. I have differentiated myself as a leader by having a positive attitude, good citizenship and showing kindness and respect to others. This has helped me make a difference in my community. I have exercised my leadership by volunteering as a Patriot Mentor. A Patriot Mentor is someone who helps teachers and students at our neighboring school. Mentors are given the choice to choose which teacher they would like to help. I chose Mrs. Yorty the music teacher because I enjoy playing musical instruments. My job was to assist students with their musical instruments, keep them on track, help and encourage them. I also had to monitor the classroom while Mrs. Yorty worked with other students. I made sure the rest of the students stayed focused on their work. On one occasion I had to help a student who was struggling with a xylophone rhythm piece. The student improved his skills tremendously for a school concert....
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...National Junior Honor Society Application Essay Scholarship I believe that I have demonstrated scholarship throughout the experience that I have had so far at Carmel Middle School. Every quarter last year and this year, I have earned a 4.0 GPA. Doing my best in school is important to me because learning is a huge part in life and it is the beginning of the path to getting good jobs. If you do not learn then you would never grow and expand your mind. Getting good grades is also important to me because it gives me a sense of accomplishment and it is reflects my hard work. Participation and Leadership I take part in many school and community activities. At school I am a member of multiple clubs such as Next Steps Bible Club, CRU Bible Study, choir, track, and I was a member of the seventh grade volleyball team. Some of the other co-curricular activities that I enjoy participating in outside of school are guitar lessons, babysitting and confirmation through my church. One of the things that I am proud of is when I did the annual lemonade stand day. I was interviewed about the entrepreneurial lessons learned that I had learned from doing lemonade stands, and that interview was put in the paper. Also, in Carmel Dad’s Club Basketball I...
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...1.I'm Job Malikchan. 2. I'm 14 years old. 3.I live in Saytan,Pugo,La Union . 4.I love playing computer games. 5.My favorite game is "League of Legends". 6.I love watching animes. 7.My favorite color is white. 8. My favorite foods are "Sweet Foods". 9.My favorite band is Silent Sanctuary. 10.I'm a shy person.......... My Summer Vacation The last thing most kids want to think about during summer vacation is school. But add some music, creativity and raucous fun, and many children actually wind up begging their parents to take them to summer school. We will be taking part in vacation Bible, an increasingly common summertime activity. Dozens of local churches hold these weeklong events for school-age kids and teens. Trees I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the sweet earth's flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop. She was engrossed in her book but happened to see, that the man sitting beside her, as bold as could be. . .grabbed a cookie or two from the bag...
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...Going on vacation or any type of trip can be a blast. As Senior Trip is quickly approaching for seniors at Athens Bible School, there is one key element that the trip depends on. This key element is a suitcase; not just any type of suitcase, but a well packed one. Senior trip is ten days, so all your clothes in your suitcase have to last ten days. Packing for senior trip can be difficult because you have to keep in mind several elements of your trip. A well packed suitcase can decide how enjoyable a trip will be. The first key element to keep in mind while packing is where the trip is going to take place. On senior trip the bus travels through the north. Also keep in mind what will be done on the trip. For instance on senior trip they often go to plays or musicals. Always dress for the occasion, being undressed can often be embarrassing. Do some research on where the trip will be taking place to know how fancy it might be or what the culture is like. The key to going on a trip or a vacation is to be happy, so don’t be embarrassed by being underdressed remember to pack for the occasion....
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.... Growing up I would always work vacation bible schools , be camp counselors and worked Sunday school for kindergarten every Sunday , so early on in life I...
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...with animals. My aunt used to be a part of Fido, which is a service dog organization, and I would often go along with her and help out with the other dogs being raised. In Kamehameha I have joined the Cat and Dog Huggers Club, and through the club I go out on a Saturday every month to help with pet adoptions at the Kapolei Petco. In Wahiawa I work as a youth leader at my church and it has lead me to religious service. I help teach the younger children at church the message of the week, work in the nursery, and help set up the snacks for the end of church. These are only things I do on Sundays. Over vacations I have often helped with the vacation bible school my church puts together. Through my Church I have also been able to help out with Surfing the Nations passing out food to people in need. It is a little harder to attend every month because it is on a Wednesday when I have school, but on breaks I try my hardest to go. My parents and my culture have instilled community service in me. I honestly never really knew that I was doing things that were called "community service," all I knew was that I was helping others or helping the land. I have never seen participation in my community as a burden because it would always benefit my character. Through Surfing the Nations and the Petco adoptions, I was able to receive smiles and thank you I never expected. Always after finishing a land clean up, there was a physical difference, even if you only did a little. I have learned that community...
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...NHS - ESSAY Being inducted into National Honor Society would be an honor for me, Armando Olivan, to be able to do and achieve while in high school. Many and much gratitude would be given for the opportunity to be part of such talented and very well thought of organization in school. Knowing that many students get the opportunity and fail to take a chance at what could be a life changing experience for them. I know that with being inducted into National Honor Society there does come responsibility. There are meetings I must attend, there are activities I must help with and so forth. Whether it be a car wash I must wake up early for to go help raise money. Or something as simple as volunteering as picking up the trash. I must also keep my...
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...a church dedicated to preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ, firmly planted on the Bible, with the mission to make disciples – and to do all things to the glory of God. May He alone be praised! The following timeline highlights God’s faithfulness as He has built our church through a growing membership and increasing awareness of our mission since our inception as a church in 1990! It started in 1990, just right after the killer earthquake. I actually talked to lolo Tony Abuan to recall those days and he said “niyanig kami, natakot kami, wala nagawa ang mga santo namin, natuto kaming manalangin” Since that time, Bible Studies and Sunday fellowships have started and moved to many small houses until God sent pastors to lead the group. They met pastor Salvador de la Cruz, Pastor Ruben Pecsoy, Pastor Alladin Foster and finally Pastor Romy Javines by 1993. In 1993, the congregation formally merged with God is Love Fellowship. It was this time where dozens and many others were baptized and shared testimonies of how their lives had been changed by Jesus. In 2003, ten years later, the church was officially incorporated as an independent, congregationally governed, elder-led church. It was then named Bride of Christ Bible Church. Then the Spirit of God seemed to be moving and we try to go where the Spirit of God was leading us. The church reached its home at Josefa Carino Elementary School. We stayed there for another 10 years- until 2013. Jesus continued to grow his church...
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...Ministry and Contextualization II | | Dr. D. Kortright DavisProfessorEvaluation of My Church Experience | Jacqueline D. Rooths 2/23/2012 Jacqueline D. Rooths 2/23/2012 I have attended five churches in my life. Born and baptized in the old Israel Baptist Church. During the height of the Civil Rights movement, my family transferred membership to the Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian church in Washington DC; we relocated to Long Island in my senior year of high school and we joined Memorial Presbyterian church. As an adult, I joined Hemingway African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) church and for the past 24 years, I have been a member of Union Bethel A.M.E church. I stood on the fringes of the first four churches, observing from a far, but by virtue of age and experience I have been intimately involved in the bowels of Union Bethel A.M.E. church. Each church denomination has their body of governance. The Baptist denominations follow congregational church governance in which each individual congregation is governed autonomously, free from the direct control of any other body. The Presbyterian Church has a democratic form of city and church government called "presbyterian," meaning "governed by elders." The Presbyterian Church is a connectional church, functioning on several levels, the first level being the local church. Local churches...
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...* * * * ShareThis * Print friendly The study of earth’s history is not a subject of idle curiosity. We need to know more if we hope to solve the environmental crises that face humanity. That’s one reason that a biblical perspective on history is so important. It helps us make sense of the problems we face today and prepare for the future. Global Warming: A Scientific and Biblical Expose of Climate Change (DVD) These days it seems you can hardly turn on the TV, go online, or open your morning newspaper without being confronted with the idea of global warming. In his 2006 Oscar-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore presents global warming as an imminent threat to the planet and paints an alarming picture of a future in which mankind ultimately destroys life on earth. But global warming is far more intricate than one 48-minute film can convey, and most people are simply not getting some of the most important information. It’s clear that global warming is a complex and emotionally charged issue, one that cannot be ignored in today’s cultural and political climate. New claims and counter-claims appear in the press with numbing regularity, leaving many Christians uncertain what to believe. Rather than getting lost in the details, it is necessary first to uncover the basic facts and then to understand the assumptions that drive the interpretations of those facts. Although many people may think otherwise, all of us...
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