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Looking Ahead...

March 9th - Union Gospel Mission Service Project. Allow God to open your eyes to some of the needs right in our own "back yard." Discussion at DQ to follow.

March 16th - Girls Night Only & Guy's Pig Out Thing. It's time for the girls to be girls and it's time for the boys to...well, pig out! We'll get together for food, friendship, games, and a spiritual challenge.

April 13-15, 2007 - Spring Retreat. Save your dollars. Collect pop cans. Seriously, whatever it takes to make it on the Spring Retreat! The cost is $35 if you register before April 8th (is that all?!?). Sign up soon because we will only be taking the first 36 to sign up.

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." ~ Colossians 3:17

Love Is in the Air!

Valentine's Day will soon be here. The birds are beginning to chirp. New life will soon be evident on the trees and across the fields. Yes, love is in the air!

It is said that love is what "makes the world go 'round." The Bible says that while some of the gifts given by the Holy Spirit will disappear, faith, hope, and love will remain. And it specifically says that the greatest of these three is love (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Would you agree that love is the greatest?

Love is often misused. There are many people in the world today who really don't have the foggiest idea what love really is. So often love is equated with sexuality. It is as if you can't mention love without mentioning sex. I think some people in our society have bought into thinking that love and sex go hand in hand - that if you want one, you must give the other. And really, why would our society think any different? After all, that is the message that is communicated when I turn on my TV.

But a huge danger arouses when we begin to believe that sex must accompany love. You see, people begin to think that in order to receive love, they must give sex. And for many, no further thought is given because our sinful nature has no problems with this idea.

What do you think? Do you like the idea of being someone else's property? Do you like the idea of being used for someone else's self-gratification? Do you choose to use people for your own self-gratification?

God really has our best in mind when He sets healthy boundaries in the sexual relationship. God's best includes waiting for a husband or wife who you will commit to for a life-time. It is only in this kind of relationship that you will truly find sexual fulfillment.

So as the birds chirp, the flowers blossom, and you begin to notice that "special someone," remember that God desires only what is best for you in your relationships. Honnoring God sexually with your body is a gift you give to God, your future spouse, and to yourself!

Photo Gallery

Impressed?!? I am!

Lauren, Kelsey, Ariel, Breana, Julia, & Nicki. Can you guess what Lauren's drawing???















"So what is it again we are supposed to do with this string?"
Angel & Emily