Gorman Student Ministry

Neon Bowling 06.11.2010

2010-06-28T11:21:00.004-04:00

Chandler

Beautiful form!

No one can defeat me!

Here to hang out...

Brittney

Centrifuge 2010

2010-06-28T10:13:00.004-04:00

Wow! Time flies by when you’re having fun! Our week at Centrifuge was AMAZING! God did an awesome work in the lives of our leaders and young people. We learned how to identify our “defining moments” as we live lives that radiate LOVE, OBEDIENCE, SACRIFICE, INTEGRITY, and COMMITMENT! We were especially challenged on Wednesday night when the speaker, David Edwards, called us to find where we are in our relationship with God. Are we at the point of Rescue, Release, Requirement, Refusal, or Renewal? Also, on Friday night, our worship leader, Todd Agnew, asked us to worship in the opposite way than we habitually worship. If you stand, sit; if you are loud, be quiet; if you raise your hands, leave them down, and vice-versa. While it was difficult and at some points uncomfortable, it really showed us that God can be worshiped regardless of your position and style when you are genuinely worshiping Him from your HEART!

I look forward to the things God is going to do at the Student Life camp in the middle of this month! I feel like He’s already unifying our group. Please continue to pray that we will act as one body as we serve and worship God together!

A fellow servant,
Pastor Joel

Sledding 1-31-10

2010-02-02T09:35:00.003-05:00

Fall Retreat 2009

2009-12-09T11:48:00.006-05:00

We had a great weekend at Camp Willow Run studying through the Letter of James. Here are a few pics that recap the weekend.

Youth Fest

2009-09-03T16:58:00.003-04:00

We took the youth to an all day Youth Fest a couple of weeks back. We had all intentions of getting there at noon and staying until things wrapped up, which was supposed to be 7 p.m. We were there for about an hour when it started pouring...really pouring! We waited in the van for an hour or so, the rain wasn't letting up. The youth decided they wanted to go eat at the mall instead of waiting for the rain to stop. This was probably a good choice because it rained off and on all day long! We did get a couple of pictures before the rains came!

Jessica and Ava

Brittney and Chelsie

Ava with Brittney and Chelsie

Hanging Out

End of Summer Pool Party

2009-09-03T15:48:00.009-04:00

The Faircloths are always so generous to let us use their pool. They hosted our end of summer pool party for the youth. We had a great time playing games, swimming and of course eating! Thanks John and Valerie for making your home open and available to us!

Hanging Out

Jon, Emet, Corey and Sam

Ava loves the pool!

Some of the guys

Jon and Emet

Money Mike tossing Aaron into the pool!

Ryan knows how to pose for the camera!

Logan playing the rubber duck relay!

The kids had to lay on a raft and pull themselves across the pool...fun, fun!

Manning the Ropes

Natalie and the watermelon relay...

Sam...more watermelon relay!

Brotherly Love...Trey and Corey

Jason...one more watermelon shot!

Gospel Journey Begins This Wednesday

2009-08-20T13:20:00.003-04:00

What is the Gospel Journey?

Gospel Journey is a reality series that includes seven strangers (from all different religious backgrounds) together for a week in the Rocky Mountains asking questions about God, Jesus, and the Bible. The seven strangers are an atheist, a minister's kid, a Christian, an Episcopalian, an agnostic, a Wiccan, and a city girl. No matther where you are spiritually, please come and join us on this journey as we watch their journey and pursue a journey of our own to better understand the gospel. Each Wednesday night we will first watch the reality series and then we as a group will discuss different aspects of the video. Here is their own description of the journey:

What happens when you bring together seven unlikely strangers, throw them right in the middle of the Rocky Mountains and take them on a journey through the gospel message as it unfolds throughout the story of the Bible? Raw, real and riveting discussions, an emotional breakdown or two and a few shocking surprises! This unscripted reality series unleashes seven very different students on one unforgettable quest, to understand the gospel message straight from the pages of Scripture. Youth evangelist Greg Stier uses extreme challenges like white water rafting and rock climbing along with powerful illustrations from nature and life to lead these students on a journey toward Jesus in an edgy and relevant way.

When does Gospel Journey begin?

It begins THIS Wednesday, August 26 @ 6:30pm at Gorman Baptist Church. We will meet in the Youth Room on the 3rd floor. If you don't know where to go, just ask someone at our church to show you where to go and they will gladly help you.

Camping Trip Pictures

2009-07-17T14:00:00.017-04:00

Here are a view pics from our "tretchin" camping trip. You can also see video of the trip by clicking on the "YouTube" logo to the right.

Our group hiking to Linville Falls

Our group at Linville Falls

John, Ryan, and Aaron Faircloth at Linville Falls

Daniel and Collin posing beside a rock face at Linville Falls

Chandler, Wesley, Dylan, and Chris in the Linville Gorge on the Linville River

Chris and Chandler in a waterfall at Harper Creek Falls

Our group at Harper Creek Falls

Our group at Wiseman's View looking out over the Linville Gorge

Daniel pushing Collin, Chelsie, and Brittney off the dock

Two happy (tretchin) campers: Brittney and Chelsie

Camping Trip Videos

2009-07-15T18:22:00.005-04:00

We had a blast this past weekend camping along the Blue Ridge Parkway and hiking in the Linville Gorge and in the Wilson Creek Wilderness Area. You can see some of the video from the weekend by clicking here or by clicking on the "YouTube" image to the right which will take you to our YouTube Channel. Here is one of the group sliding down Harper Creek Falls.

Camping Trip Details

2009-07-08T21:52:00.004-04:00

We will be leaving tomorrow, July 9, @ 12pm from Gorman. We will eat supper on the road and then hopefully arrive at Bear-Den Campground in Spruce Pine, NC, by around 5:30pm. Cell phone service is not great in the mountains so if you can't get Pastor Jon (919) 201-9962 or your student you can call the campground at (828) 765-2888 and they can contact us. We will be hiking, swimming, and seeking God together till Monday. There isn't internet service readily available so I won't be posting updates until we get back on Monday. We hope to return sometime Monday early afternoon (hopefully by 2pm or so).

Mission Trip - Wednesday

2009-06-17T23:01:00.010-04:00

This is just a quick Wednesday update. We have had a great but long day. This morning we served at the local school and made their entrance look amazing (cutting grass, planting flowers, etc.). We then ate lunch at a local park called "Purgatory Chasm." Then we headed back to the church to promote, set up and run the "Block Party." We didn't finish and get back to our lodge until 10:30pm. Well, I'll post more pictures tomorrow but below is a short video clip from the "Block Party."

Mission Trip - Tuesday

2009-06-16T23:09:00.001-04:00

Today was another great day in Worcester, Ma. We were able to finish painting the dining room and kitchen at the church. We then went to a local school and cut some grass and picked up trash around their campus. We will be returning back their tomorrow to do some more work. We want show them the love of Christ in a practical way. After working at the school, we prepared for their Tuesday night Bible Study (Praise and Worship, "Slow Fade" skit, Children's Bible Study, Nursery, and Preaching). Continue to pray for our witness at the school where we will be serving at again tomorrow. Also, our big "Block Party" is tomorrow night and we will be giving away over 700 hotdogs along with balloon animals, drinks, and doing face painting. It will be a great opportunity to meet people in the community and share our faith with them. All of the students are doing a great job and everyone is staying healthy.

Hanging out waiting on lunch

In line for lunch

Chris and Daniel cutting grass at the school

Collin, Chelsie, and Brittney picking up trash at the school

The freshly painted dining room

Our amazing cooks: Cindy and Rhonda

Daniel, Chandler, and Jon leading in Praise and Worship

"Slow Fade" skit

Chris and Chandler playing with the kids in the nursery
Some of the kids in the "Children in Action" Bible Study

A funny video of Wesley in the recycling - he threw his trash in the wrong container

Mission Trip - Monday

2009-06-15T23:01:00.000-04:00

We were able to accomplish a number of tasks today. We sorted and folded clothes for the Baby Boutique, we started the process of painting their dining room and kitchen, we made balloon animals for kids in the park and promoted the "Block Party" that we are throwing on Wednesday night. God has kept us all healthy and safe. We carried on many conversations with people in the park today and hopefully many will come to the "Block Party" on Wednesday night. Here are a few prayer requests: Tuesday night activities (Bible Study and Children in Action), Wednesday night Block Party, and boldness for our students in sharing their faith.

Painting the Dining Room

More of Painting the Dining Room

Sorting and Folding Clothes

Trey - He was a Champ with the Paint Bruth Today

Painting the Kitchen

In the Park

Mission Trip - Sunday

2009-06-14T22:23:00.000-04:00

We had a great day today. This morning we were involved in a number of ways at Pleasant Street Baptist Church. Sam Stuart led in prayer, Christian Brown shared his testimony, a number of the students participated in a drama (Set Me Free by Casting Crowns), Jon Chasteen preached, and a number of students helped out in the nursery and with Children's Church. After church we went to Moe's and then passed out Bibles, tracts, balloon animals, and picked up trash at a local event in the community. We met a many people and were able to show the love of Christ in a practical way. Continue to pray for us as we will be serving those in the Baby Boutique and Food Pantry tomorrow. Our theme for the week comes from a quote by the Fathero of Modern Missions, William Carey: "Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God."

Set Me Free Drama

The Drama Cast

Christ Sets Prisoners Free!

Christian Brown sharing his testimony

Leading Children's Worship

Serving in the nursery

Prayer walking at Elm Park Community School

Sam Stuart passing out Kid's tracts and balloons at the community 5K Event

We Made It!

2009-06-14T00:23:00.000-04:00

We finally pulled out from Gorman Saturday morning around 6:25am and we just arrived at the Rice Lodge a few hours ago around 9:15pm. The traffic wasn't too bad - it's just a long ways up here. Everyone had great attitudes and we are so glad to be here. Pray for us tomorrow (Sunday) as we will be serving in many areas at Pleasant Street Baptist Church (skit, praying, testimony, preaching, children's Bible study, nursery, etc.). Here are a few snapshots of our day.

The Group of 26

Anxious Parents (Rhonda is giving Jolee a pep talk)

Kara, Allie, and Trey are ready to roll

Lunch Time

Tolls, Tolls Everywhere - and did I mention Tolls?

The Delware Memorial Bridge - Crossing into New Jersey

Almost There...

We finally arrived - "one happy camper" (Cindy Day)

Busy at work unloading

We're (about to be) On the Road

2009-06-12T23:30:00.001-04:00

Pool Party

2009-06-11T21:48:00.000-04:00

Here is a small glimpse into the happenings at our school ending, summer starting pool party last Friday.

The Group

Natalie, Victoria, Tristan, and Logan

Brittney and Chelsie

D.J. and Trey warming up by the vent - it was a little chilly!

Chris and Wesley fighting - they really do love each other

GAME TIME! Collin blowing a rubber ducky across the pool

Stephen pulling himself across the pool on a float
Chris diving over the rope
Daniel doing his Superman
Mike always soars above us all
Our crazy youth pastor, Jon.

Participants on the Youth Mission Trip

2009-06-03T13:43:00.000-04:00

Leaders:

Jon and Leigh Chasteen
David and Rhonda Gann
Cindy Day
Mike Sorrell

Students:

Dylan Aycock
Allie Broome
Christian Brown
Daniel Carroll
Wesley Carroll
Corey Durham
Trey Durham
Brittney Gann
Chris Gann
Kara Gann
Chelsie Gardner
D. J. Harris
Tristan Keith
Travis Phelps
Natalie Sinicki
Sam Stuart
Collin Umbehant
Chandler Watson

New Student Ministry Blog

2009-06-01T12:29:00.001-04:00

With the mission trip quickly approaching, I decided to create a blog to keep everyone up to date on what's going on. I will be updating this blog with information about the trip. Once we leave, this blog will be updated at least once daily with pictures and videos of what we have been doing. This will also be a place that you can find current up-to-date prayer requests concerning our trip. Make sure you check out the links to the right for 1) Rice Lodge - where we are staying and 2) Pleasant Street Baptist Church - the church we are working with.