2010 Additional State Conference letter

For 2010 California State Youth Conference attendees:
I look forward to experiencing the 2010 California Youth Conference with you next weekend. I wanted to just drop you a short note to remind you of a couple of things before we go on our spiritual journey together.

• Arrive at Rorex Hall at 12:00pm on Friday.

• Bring only two pieces of luggage (one carry on and one piece to load under the bus).

• Bring enough clothes for the entire weekend.

• The dress code has been clarified

• Females: No Strapless Blouses OR Dresses, NO Halter Tops, NO Backs out, NO Cleavage showing.
• Males & Females: NO Super low rise PANTS (Revealing your bottom) JEANS CAN BE WORN ON FRIDAY, SUNDAY, AND MONDAY. NO JEANS ARE TO BE WORN ON SATURDAY. SLACKS, KHAKIS, PANTSUITS, DRESSSES, OR SKIRTS should be worn all day.

• Bring some spending money. We are going to lunch before arriving at the Conference site. Also, there is a snack bar & Starbucks at the hotel, and we are attending the Knott’s Berry Farm on Sunday afternoon.

• Bring your bible.

• Bring your GREAT attitude with you when you arrive and keep it all weekend.

• Please, leave you cell phone at home. There are no cell phones allowed at the conference. If you need to call your parents, the youth workers have their phones and there are phones at the hotel.

• The conference should end around 1pm on Monday. We should be back to the church no later than 3pm.

I can’t wait to see on Friday, April 2nd.



If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call.

Horace

Serve in the Food Pantry

The Free Activation Offer on phones has been extended until March 24th

Cell Phone email to send to your family and friends to make money for the National Conference

Here is the email you can send to your friends and family to let them know about our cell phone business. Just make sure you put in your name for the user code and put you name at the bottom of the email:

I just started a new cell phone business online and I'm really excited because I now have access to some awesome cell phone deals that you can't really get at the stores. We've got a deal through AT&T where you get FREE activation (from March 12-24) and we've got a LOT of free Blackberry's, Touch phones, and other cell phones that you can get for AT&T.

The shipping is also free, so all you need to do is place your order online at my store - here's my store link:
http://www.tmiphones.com/
PROMO CODE: 46390
User Code :   

Please let your friends and associates know about my store link in case they are considering upgrading their phone. I also have many free and cheap cell phone deals through T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and Nextel. Thanks!

Want to earn money to attend The National Youth Conference in Abilene, TX in July 2010 ?

Want to earn money to attend The National Youth Conference in Abilene, TX in July 2010 ?

StartCollecting.

            StartRecycling.

                    StartEarning.

Bring in old cell phones, movies, video games, and other electronic gadgets. Any brands. Any models. We will us this and other methods to earn money for us to attend the conference in July. Any questions about this and other programs, contact Horace @ 310-469-8101 or horacejohnsonjr@yahoo.com.

Cell Phone Recycling business is under way!!

I started the recycling part of our business yesterday. I requested people to visit our website (nvr2young@gazelle.com) to donate gadgets such as cell phones and laptops to us. Steven Brice in Texas has asked his contacts to let everyone know about it. The word is out!!! We are going to the National Youth Conference this year. I can feel it!!

Here is what I put in the email:

I am hosting an online gadget drive through Gazelle to raise money for Crenshaw Youth Group, and would love your support.



A gadget drive is a new way to fundraise that turns your used electronics (laptops, cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras & more) into cash to support a cause. Contributing to my drive is simple. Just visit my drive webpage, find the value of the gadgets you would like to donate, and send them to Gazelle (shipping is free). The value will go to support Crenshaw Youth Group and their planned trip to the National Youth Conference in Abilene, TX in July. We hope to travel with at least 20 youth to an unforgettable spiritual journey.



If you would like to donate, please check out my drive's page to learn more and track my progress. You will receive a confirmation of your donation by email, and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.

http://Nvr2Young.gazelle.com/



Thank you for your support,

Horace Johnson

Girls vs Boys Bowling Tournament

Well we went bowling this weekend and the girls won!! They averaged 64 and boys averaged 49. I guess the girls are better athletes than the boys.

We Still Have Today!

Wow…it’s crazy how time flies! It’s already MARCH 2010.

As we embark upon a new month in a new year with new challenges, we have to remember that some things should remain the same. We should continue to put Jesus first in all things (Luke 9:23-26) and follow his teachings (John 8:31). I know it's not a simple task and that sometimes we get down on ourselves because we aren't where we would like to be in our walks' with Christ. We; however, should leave all those concerns in the past! What's important is that we have a desire to strengthen our faith and that we began to take the necessary steps to do it. And what's really encouraging is that we still have today!

Below find 6 Accountability Questions that should encourage us in our walk and help us be an encouragement to others. Each month at least one of the accountability questions will be a topic of discussion on the blog.

6 Accountability Questions

1. Did you accomplish your spiritual goals for this month? Did you pray for others? Did you have a daily quiet time with God?
2. What did you do to enhance your relationship with your parents and/or guardian?
3. In What ways has God blessed you this month? And/ or what disappointment consumed your thoughts this month?
4. Have you shared your faith? In what ways? How can you improve? Have you had an opportunity with a non-Christian?
5. Where are you academically right now? Are things under control? Are things under anxiety?
6. What do you see as the number one need for the month?

Is there a particular accountability question that you need to focus on this month?