Sending the CCP off

Hi everyone. This morning the CCP group left project at 5:50 am. Some of the students sacrificed sleep  to say "good bye" and pray for them once again.

At Life training Reid Jilek spoke about "Holding Loosely to Your Schedule." Reid described the two extremes of being either over scheduled or laid back, and how there could be sin on both of these sides. Later on in the morning, students attended Church after life training.

Today, students at project are just relaxing with the goal to gain some energy before a new week starts. Enjoy the Highlights of the week.

Happy 4th of July

Today, students enjoyed community time through D-groups. Moreover, because a good amount of students work in the afternoon, they used their morning to get in the word. In regards of the CCP group, they will be taking off sunday morning and work on the last details before they leave for India. Students at project have been loving the fellowship with the CCP members. It has been a blessing having you guys, thank you so much.  Please keep this group in your prayers as they prepare for these challenging five weeks.

As for tonight, project is hopeing to see a fabolus fireworks show. Have a great night everyone!

friday talks about yesterday mostly

Disciples enjoyed looking for the CCP team members during the Broadway at the Beach Social Time on Thursday night. Teams left at 7:15 then came back at 10:00 after walking around and taking pictures of each other following the crazy directions of the scavenger hunt. Jeff Wiesner's team surfaced as the winners of a night full of entertainment to the disciples as well as the bystanders who got to watch or even take part in the antics of this week's social. Look forward to some great updates including pictures from the CCP Broadway at the Beach and another week's highlights video. We have also prepared the sessions from this week for your hearing pleasure: <Reid Jilek's Life Training> <Jack Thompson's Bible Study Training> <Elliot Stokes' Theme Training> <Adam Evers' Leadership Training> <James Gisler's Evangelism Training>

Broadway at the Beach

Today the CCP group is organizing an adventure for today's social. Students are going to be sent to Broadway Beach on a scavenger hunt. However, the catch is that CCP members are going to be hiding in different places around Broadway. Therefore, teams are going to be rewarded if they find any of the CCP members.In regards of the talk from yesterday at Evangelism Training by James Gisler, please watch this powerful video of Matt Chandler:

Evangelism Training - The Message Part II

[display_podcast] James Gisler teaching about the importance of repentance in Evangelism Training.

Leaders Training - Confronting an Exile

[display_podcast] Adam Evers speaking to Team Leaders and Room Leaders on how to confrot disciples.

Theme Night-Doing Missions As An Exile

[display_podcast] Elliot Stokes speaking about the "how" and the "why" of Doing Missions as an exile. Theme Night

Bible Study Training -The Joy of Being Transformed by the Bible

[display_podcast] Jack Thompson spoke on Monday night during Bible Study Training on the importance of letting God transform us by His word.

Life Training - Holding Loosely to Family

[display_podcast] Reid Jilek speaking about our eternal family. Sunday morming

Christ and Faith

Today, Wednesday, the CCP group joined the Team Leaders and the Room Leaders for today's Seminar led by Adam Evers. Adam shared about Confrontation among the disciples."It made me realized how much I idolize relationships" said Michael Owczarek, one of the room leaders, "It was a helpful talk."

As for the afternoon, James Gisler shared "The Message, Part II" with us. James talked about the importance of having Jesus in our sharing time. "If we do not talk about Jesus, the message is pointless."

After evangelism time, the students had their campus time where the challenge was to think and pray for those who are back in Minnesota who do not know about Christ.

Summer Beach Project Testimony Week 4

Summer Beach Project Testimony Week 4 from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

the "t" in tuesday is for theme

Elliot Stokes, CO staff for Northwestern College and the leader for the CCP team here, will be giving the theme training today. He will unpack more on what it means for a Christian to be an exile in this world. As mentioned, Garden City Baptist (GCB) has been burned down, so Theme Training will be meeting at the Garden City Chapel (GCC) tonight.For the time being, the people at GCC have graciously offered to let project use their facilities during the week.

During Bible Study Training, Jack Thompson shared that studying the Bible is worship, and that it is a process that takes time and discipline. Disciples also got a chance to walk through 1Peter 3:1-2 together.

monday is somvar in hindi

The addition of the CCP team has added some fresh life into project. Disciples who have friends on the team took time yesterday to catch up with them on their summer and encouraged each other for the rest of the summer. This week's theme is "Missions: Choosing Exile," the CCP team will be planning and leading the events while they are here. As is usual for Mondays, project will have dinner together tonight, followed by Bible Study Training led by Jack Thompson.

We have some new photos in the gallery! <Go check it out> Also make sure to check out last week's <highlights video>

Welcoming India Team

This morning around 1:30 am, the India Team arrived on project. Students are excited to spend about a week with this team by Elliot Stokes. Furthermore, this morning at Life Training, Reid Jilek spoke about "Holding Loosely to Family." He shared a little from his background and on how God has been working on his earthly family. His main focus was that "family is not the ultimate focus, God is." Reid reminded us of the importance of our eternal family.

Moreover, today we were informed with the sad news that Garden City Baptist Church, one of the churches that the students attend, was severely destroyed by a fire. It took about five hours to extinguish and much of the church has been burned down. Therefore, we would appreciate if you keep in your prayers our brothers and sister of Garden City Beach Baptist Church.

Highlights from Week 4

Highlights from Week 4 from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

Boom Boom Pow Skit

Summer of the Infants from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

Another Special Weekend

This morning, students had their D-groups. However, the day at Project started much earlier, when students gathered at Student Director Mike Polley’s room at 12:15 AM to sing Happy Birthday! “I am very surprised,” Mike Polley said after being thrown into the pool by his roommates.

Although it is a very hot day in Garden City, the students went to work joyfully this afternoon. Moreover, tonight is a very special night. The CCP team going to India will be arriving at Project, and many of the students are excited to spend a few days with them.

salsa puts the "spice" in thruspiceday

Disciples ate guacamole and danced salsa during yesterday's social. After dinner, Natin Moreno led the project in a quick salsa lesson. Everyone in project enjoyed their taste of Hispanic culture as they ate guacamole, danced, and cheered as they broke colorful piñatas open. Campus Time was led for the first time without the CO staff who left at various times on Thursday. Many of the campuses spent their time by breaking up into groups and praying, sharing testimonies, and contacting friends outside of project, or praying one-on-one on behalf of the other person.

This week's encouragement verse is from Romans 8:18-19.

Leaders Training - Authority vs Influence

[display_podcast]Coming from Mark 10:45, Charlie Brooks speaking about how to use one's position for serving others.

Guacamole Night

Yesterday, Colby Williamson spoke for a second time at Evangelism training. He emphasized that God is loving, but also just. Students are beginning to be more confident sharing their faith.This is not because of the weekly experience, but rather, they have been able to see that God is the one who is working through them. Moreover, late afternoon the project was divided into girls and boys. It was a special bonding time for both of the groups. The guys played ultimate  while the girls had chocolate fondue.

As for today, the staff is leaving to different directions for the next four weeks. Pray for the staff as they go around the south raising support for their ministries.

Tonight is also Social Night, or as we are calling it, GUACAMOLE Night! The Josh Schrock's team, Boom Boom Pow, is in charge of the spicy night out.

A few pictures from the staff send-off last night. (a clip of this glorious night is also coming soon)

Matt Reagan trying to catch whipped cream in his mouth...

Paul Poteat's second try...

Jon Saunders on his third try.