Adventures of Jeff & Thea Ford (‘03 to ‘09)

When? Oct. 2, 3, & 4

Where? Pisgah, AL www.camptoknowhim.com

What? This retreat will feature great Bible Study, Worship, Music, Small Group Time, The Zip Line, The Iceberg (depending on how cold it is), & (weather permitting) a special service at the camp’s wonderful amphitheater

Who? Camp Pastor is Brandon Moore (youth pastor @ fbc orange beach) and music will be provided by Adam Blalock & friends

How? Cost is 85 dollars per person for transportation, meals, housing, and all programming expenses, etc… Several families have more than one student in their families, so they can pay 85 for their first student and 70 for their second.

Why? To be with friends and even more importantly to get away from your busy schedule for a couple of days and spend time learning more about what it means to TRUST in the Lord with all of your heart <><

T Shirt sizes are going to be a bit late this year… sorry for the mistake with our tshirt order. 

email… jeff@fbcfp.org

What to bring… clothes, comfortable shoes, sleeping bag, pillow, towel, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, sunscreen, bug spray, Bible, notebook, pen, box of your favorite cereal, snacks (optional), camera (optional)

We leave after October 2^nd football game (FP v. Boaz), just meet at the church after the game. Athletes can leave on church van from the field house. We will return and join our church family for 1030am worship on Sunday.

one… God of Justice (Matt Hammitt) it’s actually a tim hughes song, but i love this version too

two… Another Day in Paradise (Big Daddy Weave) originally a phil collins song, i like this new version too

three… Good Enough (Crosby Loggins) son of Kenny

four… Waiting for the Miracle (Leonard Cohen) here’s a modern songwriting great for you

five… Stand By Me (Seal) this guy’s new album “soul” is a great collection of R&B Greats

six… Back With You (Tinted Windows) here’s a great new band for all you hanson, fountains of wayne, and smashing pupkins fans to check out

seven… We Own the Sky (M83) weird music no doubt, but these guys were recommended highly by jars of clay, they kind of grow on you and remind you of the simple life of the 1980s

eight… Valerie (Steve Winwood) this song reminds me of my childhood

nine… I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (U2) what a great rock song from a great band

ten… Crashing Gates & Passing Keepers (kevin max) here’s a new one from my favorite singer of all time

□ Shampoo & Soap (the place we are staying will also have this)

□ Hairbrush

Who is going? Ashley E., Allie L., Abby, Anna, Billy, Taylor, Nick, Jacob H., Tanner, Andrew, Dallas, Conner P., John, John Michael, Blake Y., Jeff, Thea, Bev, Mark, David, Sue, Hannah Marie, & Derrick (and maybe one or two others… if they act fast)

ALSO PLEASE BRING MONEY FOR TWO ON-THE-ROAD MEALS

AND MONEY FOR ON-THE-ROAD CONVENIENT STORE SNACKS.

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MORE NOTES ON CLOTHING… You will need to use your ski clothes twice: once on Saturday and once on Sunday – You will only need casual clothes for Saturday (after morning / afternoon skiing), Sunday (after morning / afternoon skiing), & Monday (for the ride home).

DO NOT over pack, space is limited: we are taking a 12 passenger van & 15 passenger mini-bus.

WE PLAN TO RETURN TO FORT PAYNE ON MONDAY AT ABOUT 4 OR 5PM.

Handheld video games, dvd players, ipods, mp3 players ARE ALLOWED; however, movies and music that are filled with violence, bad language, and anything else that is non-PG is NOT ALLOWED. Please do not abuse your media privileges.

The high school principal has requested a letter about your Monday absence. Without the letter from a parent or guardian you may not be excused from your Monday absence.

Winter Retreat ’09: First Baptist Church @ Fort Payne Schedule

February 13 (Friday) All Times Reflect Central (AL) Time Zone   

3PM                            Load Vans                  

3:45ish                                    Depart

6:30ish                                    Stop & Eat

Midnight-ish               Arrive. Unload. Sleep

Before you go to sleep, make sure watch / phone is set to Eastern Time Zone… one hour ahead of AL time

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February 14 (Saturday) All times reflect Eastern (WV) Time Zone

7:15 – 8:15                  Light Breakfast (@ the place we are staying)

8:15                             Load Vans / Depart for Ski Slopes

(allow some travel time: 8 mile drive from where we stay to where we ski)

Before Orientation we will take a group photo if time permits…

9AM                            Ski Orientation / Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Adventures Begin

(after ski orientation remember to get 10 dollars from Jeff for your lunch)

4:30PM                       Load Vans to go get ready for Dinner

6PM to 7PM               Dinner Reservation @ Rotunda Dinner Buffet… we eat in Woodland Rm #1

7:30                             Worship / Bible Study (bring your Bible, Notebook, & Pen)

After Worship… Recreation Time, Free Time, Relax, Rest, Etc…

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February 15 (Sunday) All times reflect Eastern (WV) Time Zone

7:15 – 8:00                  Breakfast (@ the place we are staying) & AM Worship / Devo

8:15                             Load Vans / Depart for Ski Slopes

(remember to get 10 dollars from Jeff for your lunch when you load vans)

9AM                            More Ski & Snowboard Adventures

4:30PM                       Load Vans to go get ready for Dinner

6PM to 7PM               Dinner Reservation @ Rotunda Dinner Buffet… we eat in Woodland Rm #1

7:30                             Worship / Bible Study (bring your Bible, Notebook, & Pen)

After Worship… Bowling, Recreation Time, Free Time, Relax, Rest, Etc…

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February 16 (Monday)

8AM                            Breakfast & Closing Devotional / Worship Time

9AM                            Load Vans (still on WV time)

9:30ish                                    Depart

Noon-ish                     Stop & Eat (WV time)

5PM-ish                      Back in Fort Payne (back to Alabama time)

FALL RETREAT ‘08: IGNITE

“IGNITE” is the theme of our ‘08 Student Fall Retreat with FBC Fort Payne Youth. Here’s a bit more information to help you prepare for this wonderful event… Our theme verse is 2 Timothy 1:6 – the NCV version of the Scriptures encourages believers to let the small flame [of your spiritual life] become a fire (basically to “ignite”).

When: September 5, 6, & 7

Where: Camp ToknowHim (Pisgah, AL)

Cost: 75 dollars per student can be paid in the church office

Who: Camp leadership consist of Jeff, Thea, Kay Kay, Edwin, Mike, Tammy, Erik, Pennie, Kim, & the band: Four Days Late (www.fourdayslatemusic.com)

How: To sign up just drop 75 bucks, your name, and t shirt size in a registration envelope and turn it in to Jeff or the church office (these envelopes can be found @ the FBC Youth Room) DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1st.

Frequently Asked Questions:

what about the location of camp? www.camptoknowhim.com (click on this website to learn more)

when do we leave and when do we return? we leave from First Baptist Church of Fort Payne after the Fort Payne versus Etowah Football Game… actually there will be a 5th Quarter at the DeKalb Theater that we will go to before our departure… we will return from Camp ToknowHim on Sunday morning – our retreat will end at the close of the morning worship service; however, we are asking everyone to return on Sunday night for Choir Practice (445pm), Youth 501, and for an evening worship service where we can share about our retreat experiences

what do i need to pack? Clothes, comfortable shoes, linens / bedding / sleeping bag, towel, washcloth, hairdryer (optional), toletries: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, sunscreen, etc., Bible, Notebook and pen, a box of your favorite cereal, snacks (optional), camera (optional)

what do i not need to pack? no alcoholic beverages, no tobacco products, no illegal substances, no electronics that play music or games (with one exception: your cell phone is ok.) Do not bring anything you have that could be a distraction to our retreat atmosphere. If in doubt don’t bring it.

what we will do at the retreat? worship together, eat together, play together, do bible study together, and just spend some time alone with God on Saturday and Sunday as well

Incomprehensible. Baffling. Unimaginable. Priceless. It’s like those television commercials that remind you some things in life cost a lot of money, but some things are of such great value, there’s no way to attach a price tag to them.

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God’s love is like that. The truth is that the Holy God, Creator of the Universe, loves you. Yes, you! And He wants to give you new life.

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Only one thing stands in the way: sin. But through Christ’s unselfish sacrifice, there is a way to remove the barrier of sin. Romans 2:23 says all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Jesus, the perfect Son of God, willingly took the sins of the whole world – including yours – and died on the cross, making it possible for your sin to be forgiven and providing you with the promise of an eternity with Him.

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The gift of salvation is available only through God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 declares God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!

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Salvation comes by faith alone. Ephesians 2:8 explains, By grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift – not from works, so that no one can boast. Faith is a decision of the heart, demonstrated by repentance or turning away from sin and going the opposite way.

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The choice is yours. Romans 10:9 affirms, if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. You can trust God and receive His free gift – His incomprehensible, priceless gift of eternal life. You can have the ultimate gift that money can’t buy.

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If you’re choosing right now to believe Jesus died for your sins and to receive new life through Him, pray a prayer similar to this one: Dear God, I know I’m a sinner. I believe Jesus died to forgive me of my sins. I now accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank you for forgiving me of all my sin. Thank You for my new life. From this day forward, I will choose to follow You.

1. Jeremy Casella’s “the space between living & dying” (he’s got a great myspace site too)

2. Phil Keaggy’s “Why” (with great guest vocals from Ian Keaggy)

3. Derek Webb’s “I Believe” (from the tribute album to Wes King – Life is Precious)

4. Josh Bale’s “This is My Father’s World”

5. Tim Wildsmith’s “Recovery”

6. Sara Groves’ “In the Girl There’s a Room”

7. Kenny Babyface Edmonds’ “Time In a Bottle” (from the great cover album “Playlist”)

8. Kevin Max’s “They Won’t Go When I Go”

9. Ryan Smith’s “This Song”

10. Caedmon’s Call’s “Sacred”

written by: jeff

 (thea’s top ten tracks would undoubtably include the following artists: carolyn arrends, point of grace, the beach boys, alabama, sara groves, and steven curtis chapman. Thea would likely include her husband’s music too: the lonely moon band (www.myspace.com/thelonelymoonband) and the barefoot believers band (www.myspace.com/thebarefootbelieversband).

Don’t forget to send me your top ten via facebook, myspace, or just hit the comment button on this site.

husband, minister, missionary, student, teacher…

1.29.09

Listen. Think. Pray. Plan. Wait. Speak. Give. Go. Grow. Live. Learn.

I want us to actively seek God’s Will, God’s Way(s), God Himself.

Not activity for the sake of activity. These are eager actions that carry the hope of catching a glimpse of God’s grace in our everyday activities. It’s a lofty goal… to see the divine in my trip to the supermarket. Experience the ordinary in an extrodinary way. This is the way in which we can seek to live.

This new way of seeing, being, living, etc… is not really about what we can do about our own perceptions. I believe this new way is prescribed in God’s Word as something that God can do in us.

Ephesians 3:20 says, “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” 

— We need to remind ourselves that the Father sees the “big picture,” that His power far exceeds our limited imagination. We must never become satisfied with our dreams, for they are finite at best. When we follow God’s direction, we will witness things happening in our lives that can only be explained by His powerful presence. How could we be satisfied with anything less? (H. Blackaby) —