tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363734602024-02-06T19:35:12.834-08:00Mid Valley Children's CampTom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-76116302022101486652009-04-23T00:07:00.000-07:002009-04-23T06:16:51.425-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggELMGRqV6tEnvIDpv44ozb7WoBSc7R6AASZNhmTN_L4PSx9liQb15jk0Rs1MTkUrsflas-Femg4TBOyvlQEB7cWTTZuRd6bzjDyMhbM_O8VNlB1xuUD1AdE6zK1j38NU3NiA_/s1600-h/Camp+2009+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 678px; height: 947px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggELMGRqV6tEnvIDpv44ozb7WoBSc7R6AASZNhmTN_L4PSx9liQb15jk0Rs1MTkUrsflas-Femg4TBOyvlQEB7cWTTZuRd6bzjDyMhbM_O8VNlB1xuUD1AdE6zK1j38NU3NiA_/s400/Camp+2009+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327874177777261570" border="0" /></a><o:p></o:p><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:20;"><span style="font-size:100%;">All forms can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.midvalleybaptists.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=20799&PID=38440">http://www.midvalleybaptists.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=20799&PID=38440</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-65514627729986790362009-01-30T01:55:00.000-08:002009-04-23T06:06:05.182-07:00CAMP - July 6-9 2009<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;">Camp is scheduled for 2009 and it is back at Quaker Meadows.<br /><br />The cost is $210.<br /><br />We are pleased to announce that Mark Jackson will return as pastor and Amplified Truth will be back with us from Southern California!<br /><br />Call 297-5550 for more information or email:<br /><br />pastortomsims@gmail.com<br /></span></div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-63067616882849131762008-06-11T10:46:00.000-07:002008-06-11T10:50:43.294-07:00Camp Band - Amplified Truth!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UIjKCLD-n-jwbxpmSDEkhIc0wm9mh3voCRI6CPEXWTlcH-wk5y2OFIdxfDbisfwCjjmPUEu-vi7zRyMWjd00DXCwmM5laz1pY32-kTwLzo6jeW3j7Dwe3kVSWUrZ450zHsRy/s1600-h/amplified+truth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UIjKCLD-n-jwbxpmSDEkhIc0wm9mh3voCRI6CPEXWTlcH-wk5y2OFIdxfDbisfwCjjmPUEu-vi7zRyMWjd00DXCwmM5laz1pY32-kTwLzo6jeW3j7Dwe3kVSWUrZ450zHsRy/s400/amplified+truth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210682020897493714" border="0" /></a><br />Here their play list on <a href="http://www.myspace.com/therealamplifiedtruth">their Myspace page</a>.Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-12507812188199772982008-04-29T16:20:00.000-07:002008-04-29T16:32:52.214-07:00Mark Jackson to Be Camp Pastor!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/12920114022832644455"><img style="width: 480px; height: 381px;" class="profile-img" alt="My Photo" src="http://www.ocregister.com/newsimages/show/2005/07/21germangames.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />BIG NEWS!!!!!<br /><br />Mark Jackson (AKA Pastor Guy) is going to be pastor for both of our summer camp tracks.<br /><br />This is a really cool pastor and a really great thing!<br /><br />You can get to know Pastor Mark on his blogs:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://akapastorguy.blogspot.com/">http://akapastorguy.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fluffysnoop.blogspot.com/">http://fluffysnoop.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://applesproject.blogspot.com/">http://applesproject.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://newlifeatnight.blogspot.com/">http://newlifeatnight.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://newlifecommunity.typepad.com/">http://newlifecommunity.typepad.com/</a><a href="http://newlifecommunity.typepad.com/"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="widget-content">Pastor Mark describes himself as ... <dl class="profile-datablock"><dd class="profile-textblock">... a follower of Jesus, husband, father, pastor, boardgamer, writer, Legomaniac, Disneyphile, voted most likely to have the same Christmas wish list at age 44 as he did at age 14 </dd></dl><a class="profile-link" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/12920114022832644455"></a></div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-57582398007222841692008-04-29T16:14:00.000-07:002008-04-29T16:19:49.813-07:002008 Information and Forms<h1 style="text-align: center;">Camp 2008</h1> <script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-1008409-1"; urchinTracker(); </script> <div align="left"> <div align="left"> <p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association Summer Camps</span></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>July 7-11, 2008</strong></p> <p>Forms:<br /> <a href="http://www.midvalleybaptists.com/clientimages/20799/camp2004/camp2008registrationform.pdf">Registration</a> Form<br /> <a href="http://www.midvalleybaptists.com/clientimages/20799/camp2004/camp2008counselorinfo.pdf">Counselor</a> Information Form<br /> <a href="http://www.midvalleybaptists.com/clientimages/20799/camp2004/camp2008medicalrelease.pdf">Medical</a> Release From</p> <p>In 2008 Children's Camp will be held at <a href="http://www.quakermeadow.org/">Quaker Meadow</a> Christian Camp. This camp is located in the Sequoia National Forest approximately 45 miles east of Porterville, nestled among majestic sequoia and fir trees.<br /></p> <ul><li>Date: Monday, July 7, Noon - Friday, July 11, Noon </li><li>Cost: $180/camper </li><li>Track I: 3rd, 4th, 5th graders </li><li>Track II: 6th, 7th, 8th graders </li></ul><br /></div></div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-3938063051577163432007-11-29T13:12:00.000-08:002007-11-29T13:19:58.422-08:00Camp Is Moving<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-family: Arial;">Mid Valley Southern Baptist Association Summer Camps<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p>July 7-11, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Aloe Extended";">WE ARE MOVING!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">About Quaker Meadow<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">Since it's establishment in 1939 by Evangelical Friends, Quaker Meadow Christian Camp has had as its primary purpose the winning and training of youth and adults for Jesus Christ and His Church. Quaker Meadow is located at an elevation of 7,200 feet in the <st1:placename st="on">Sequoia</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">National Forest</st1:PlaceType> of the <st1:placename st="on">Sierra Nevada</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">Mountains</st1:PlaceType> in Southcentral <st1:state st="on">California</st1:State>, approximately 45 miles east of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Porterville</st1:place></st1:City>. The Camp is nestled among majestic Giant Sequoias and has offered 60 years of the Christian camping experience for all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">The camp sits among 200 foot fir trees and a few Giant Sequoias. There are few places that compare to the natural setting of Quaker Meadow's tall firs, flowering meadows, crisp, clear starry nights and majestic Sequoias.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">Summer Camp groups can be accommodated up to 300 people. <o:p><br /><br /></o:p>Read more at:<span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.quakermeadow.org/">www.quakermeadow.org</a><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">Our Mid Valley <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">Camp</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placename st="on">Web Site</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>:<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: Arial;">WWW.CAMPIDEAS.INFO</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <i style=""><span style="font-family: Arial;"><blockquote>- Get the latest program and camp information.<o:p></o:p><br />- Download forms.<o:p></o:p><br />- Communicate with staff and each other.<o:p></o:p><br />- Collaborate on cam planning.<o:p></o:p><br />- Get promotional materials.<o:p></o:p><br />- Share fund-raising ideas.<o:p></o:p><br />- Ask questions and get answers.</blockquote><o:p></o:p></span></i> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-72817893301624233132007-11-11T14:54:00.000-08:002007-11-11T14:56:39.450-08:00My Power Mall<div style="text-align: center;">There is no start up cost for this and no minimum monthly purchase to qualify.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/76420.%20"><img src="http://www.mypowermall.net/Images/Banners/OnTopoftheWorld_280.gif" /></a><br /><br />This is idea for fund raising.</div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-34689725253275154722007-05-07T11:04:00.000-07:002007-05-07T11:05:05.148-07:00The BusIn case the answer did not get to the inquierer, we are still working on the bus issue for camp. We hope that it will work out. Get in touch with me at 647-2203 to register your interest.Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-24172288004501463712007-05-06T20:04:00.000-07:002007-05-06T20:07:25.189-07:00Bible Study Notes for Camp<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Buzz</span> refers to bees as in the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Bible Bee for grades 3-5</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Key Scriptures - Psalms 8 and 19<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">B is for Bible (Think of as many Bible words that start with Z as possible) – The Bible teaches us that God has a purpose for creation (Psalm 8 &19)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">U is for Us – We are part of God’s plan.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Z is for Zenith – The point directly above us – God is the focus of all creation and every life even the way the north star or the north pole give direction</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Z is for ZOO – Think about how all animals play a part in God’s creation. In the same way, all people play a part in God’s church.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u>6<sup>th</sup> – 8<sup>th</sup> <span style=""> </span>Grade Camp - OurSpace.Com<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our – It is ours – God has provide a “network for us” called, the church – It is like a team – In <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1595544321/workshotogo01-20">Facing the Giants</a>,</span> what do we learn about teamwork and purpose?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Space – Space is a wide open place where we can meet God – Meet God in this mountain this week</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Dot Com – COM refers, this week, to Community and Communion – We learn how to commune with God and live in community with our brothers and sisters.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">In the MESSAGE – there are some interesting biblical uses of the term , “BUZZ.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><strong><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=12&chapter=7&verse=1&version=65&context=verse">2 Kings 7:1</a> - </strong>Elisha said, "Listen! God's word! The famine's over. This time tomorrow food will be plentiful—a handful of meal for a shekel; two handfuls of grain for a shekel. The market at the city gate will be <b>buzz</b>ing."<span style=""> </span>-<span style=""> </span><span class="keywordresultextras"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=12&chapter=7&verse=1&end_verse=3&version=65&context=context">2 Kings 7:1-3</a> (in Context) <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=12&chapter=7&version=65&context=chapter">2 Kings 7</a> (Whole Chapter) </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><o:p> </o:p></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=23&chapter=27&verse=5&version=65&context=verse">Psalm 27:5</a> - </strong>That's the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world, The perfect getaway, far from the <b>buzz</b> of traffic. <span class="keywordresultextras"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=23&chapter=27&verse=4&end_verse=6&version=65&context=context">Psalm 27:4-6</a> (in Context) <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=23&chapter=27&version=65&context=chapter">Psalm 27</a> (Whole Chapter) </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><o:p> </o:p></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=48&chapter=1&verse=27&version=65&context=verse">Mark 1:27</a> - </strong>Everyone there was incredulous, <b>buzz</b>ing with curiosity. "What's going on here? A new teaching that does what it says? He shuts up defiling, demonic spirits and sends them </p> <p class="MsoNormal">packing!" News of this traveled fast and was soon all over <st1:place st="on">Galilee</st1:place>. <span class="keywordresultextras"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=48&chapter=1&verse=26&end_verse=28&version=65&context=context">Mark 1:26-28</a> (in Context) <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=48&chapter=1&version=65&context=chapter">Mark 1</a> (Whole Chapter) </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><o:p> </o:p></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&chapter=5&verse=21&version=65&context=verse">Luke 5:21</a> - </strong>That set the religion scholars and Pharisees <b>buzz</b>ing. "Who does he think he is? That's blasphemous talk! God and only God can forgive sins."<span style=""> </span><span class="keywordresultextras"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&chapter=5&verse=20&end_verse=22&version=65&context=context">Luke 5:20-22</a> (in Context) <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&chapter=5&version=65&context=chapter">Luke 5</a> (Whole Chapter) </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><o:p> </o:p></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=50&chapter=9&verse=8&version=65&context=verse">John 9:8</a> - </strong>Soon the town was <b>buzz</b>ing. His relatives and those who year after year had seen him as a blind man begging were saying, "Why, isn't this the man we knew, who sat here and begged?" <span class="keywordresultextras"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=50&chapter=9&verse=7&end_verse=9&version=65&context=context">John 9:7-9</a> (in Context) <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=50&chapter=9&version=65&context=chapter">John 9</a> (Whole Chapter)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="keywordresultextras"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="keywordresultextras">BUZZ is not just something bees do, as in a Bible Bee, but it is the humming of news and witness through social networks when God is doing something and His people are sharing the good news.</span></p> <br /><div style="text-align: center;">Trailer for the film, "Facing the Giants" while we are on the theme of giants.<br /></div><br /><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zciqppDGzGo"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zciqppDGzGo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="post-footer-line post-footer-line-1"><span class="post-author"></span><span class="post-icons"><span class="item-control blog-admin pid-2088860623"><a href="post-edit.g?blogID=29306763&postID=6614603307987242124" title="Edit Post"><span class="quick-edit-icon"> </span></a><a href="post-edit.g?blogID=29306763&postID=6614603307987242124" title="Edit Post"> </a> </span> </span> </p>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-19160296667728221832007-04-28T17:42:00.000-07:002007-04-28T18:06:09.875-07:00Silly Camp Songs<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jeXL4FWibQU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jeXL4FWibQU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cbJy9qTSOV0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cbJy9qTSOV0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/S33vDfYVIrA"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S33vDfYVIrA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9xUGGxzj3ew"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9xUGGxzj3ew" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />More from these guys at http://games.greenghoulie.com/</div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-42446429578712051472007-04-22T19:02:00.000-07:002007-04-22T19:03:58.797-07:00Camp News -Heading for the HillsI'll be heading to the mountains on Thursday for serveral days of intense writing for camp. If you have suggestions, you should get them to me before then: 647-2203 or tomsims1@compuserve.com.Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-59013739802170401182007-04-15T19:39:00.000-07:002007-04-15T19:40:19.646-07:00Camp Planning MeetingCamp Staff will be meeting Tuesday after the Pastor's Breakfast to do some camp planning.Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-88137848361192062192007-03-16T19:21:00.000-07:002007-03-16T19:23:30.599-07:00Social NetworkingThe importance of setting up a safe place for our children to network socially online is underscored by the following:<br /><br /><ul><li>They are going to do it and we can direct them to positive locations and people.</li><li>We can build up excitement for camp before camp.</li><li>We can sustain and follow-up on relationships and decisions after camp.</li></ul>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-50268161865184940632007-03-12T18:27:00.001-07:002007-03-12T18:27:52.426-07:00Or .. PerhapsWe might like this one better ... or not. Check it out:<br /><a href="http://www.yourchristianspace.com/"><br />Your Christian Space</a>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-14687691540367240462007-03-12T18:23:00.000-07:002007-03-12T18:26:07.104-07:00New Xianz Group for the KidsXianz is a Christian social networking site. I just set up a group on there for camp called, "The Buzz." Frankly, I have not learned the ropes yet. maybe the kids could teach us. Let's let some of us experiment before we start inviting the kids to take over. This <a href="http://xianz.com/index.php?mode=tribe&act=show&trb_id=1642">LINK</a> should get you there. you'll need to join first.Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-84377134133400096402007-03-09T21:34:00.000-08:002007-03-09T21:39:07.341-08:00Bat HousesAre you aware how benficial bats are to the environment?<br /><br />For one thing, they eat mosquitos which are sometimes a problem at camp (Brin g DEET).<br /><br />One of the mission projects we are considering is building bat houses.<br /><br />Sounds like fun!Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-2993258750607920162007-03-04T17:17:00.000-08:002007-03-04T17:20:33.104-08:00Our Camp StoreDid you know that you could get all sorts of cool stuff with our Mid Valley camp logo (a) ahead of time (b) at cost for now. Just visit <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/thecampbuzz">The Camp Buzz</a>.Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-53868774919875567392007-02-26T14:06:00.000-08:002007-02-26T14:09:09.729-08:00Two New Flyers to DownloadThese are available in Word. If you need them in PDF or RTF, let me know and I will upoad them:<br /><br /><a href="http://pastortomsims.typepad.com/teencampflyer.doc">Teen Camp Flyer</a><br /><a href="http://pastortomsims.typepad.com/teencampreg.doc"><br />Teen Camp Registration</a>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-1448727349218351082007-02-26T11:57:00.000-08:002007-02-26T11:59:58.577-08:00Another resource for fund raisingMake sure you click the button on the right about information on how to set up your own store:<br /><br /><!-- Start Link Code --><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cajuncountrygifts.com/home/b.php?rid=8491&linkid=&adid=" target="_parent"><img src="http://cajuncountrygifts.com/home/images/banner_250a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><!-- End Link Code -->Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-38189880779820784812007-02-26T10:56:00.000-08:002007-02-26T10:57:44.195-08:00Here is another dynamic fund raising idea!Our church has signed up for this plan. It is a great, low-effort, unoffensive fund raising idea where you just refer people to free phones and other products on your own specially designed web site.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tmiwireless.com/affiliate/?aid=17285"><img src="http://www.tmiwireless.com/gfx/banners/tmi_aff_468x60-4.gif" alt="Make money giving away free cell phones!" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-69360844321903741132007-02-23T15:39:00.000-08:002007-02-26T11:39:30.613-08:00Introducing Our Camp Pastor - Larry Bubb<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://crossspot.net/bubb/index.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U7kkaFhFy6qIJNxJb3FjHNiZgmjqriutAlZyGeMioJFoj6IsTue_87pMi81GNOItMYI40oQBDo8qyS7JzAmHzDJLKuJz6PtKsyNRDPS7j5IiXPZ3RHPIW-FpX3LMdt8_i_wD/s320/larry+bubb.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034878573708224882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://crossspot.net/bubb/index.htm">Borrowed from Larry's Site:</a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Larry Bubb creatively combines music with comedy and drama to portray God's awesome love. He has spoken and performed in over 30 states and a few countries, made several T.V. appearances including host of the Emmy award winning show Crosswalk and done stand-up comedy. Various songs from his four albums have received radio airplay.</span> <i><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">"I was so uplifted after hearing Larry's message as he employs his gifts of humor & song along with practical Biblical instruction. He will especially bless the hearts of young adults, relating the word of God in a truly engaging manner."</span></p> </i><p align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><i><b>Angela Bassett</b><br /> Actress, Academy Award Nominee<br /> "What's Love Got To Do With It?"</i></span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><i>"You are a terrific speaker. You made me laugh, cry, and think very hard about the Lord."</i></span></p> <p align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong><em>Joy Little</em></strong><br /> Woodbridge, VA</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-family:Arial;">"I have performed stand-up comedy with . . . </span></i><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>Robin Williams, Jay Leno,</b><i> . . . and </i><b>David Letterman</b><i> just to name a few. I found Larry Bubb's approach to performing comedy as professional and strong as anyone I have ever worked with." </i></span></p> <i> </i><p align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em><strong>Ron Kenney</strong></em><br /> Stand-Up Comedian</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-family:Arial;">"I have seen Larry work wonders in a disinterested, defensive youth group. The purity of his faith comes across so powerfully in a live setting. I recommend him because he's genuinely one of the funniest, most balanced and most Godly men I know." </span></i></p> <p align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em><strong>Dave Hart</strong></em><br /> Author, Music Reviewer<br /> Writer for National Youth Worker Journal</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-family:Arial;">"Larry Bubb . . . well, actually I've never heard of the guy." </span></i></p> <p align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>Billy Grahm</b><br /> Evangelist</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><img src="http://crossspot.net/bubb/images/kristenlarry.jpg" alt="kristenlarry.jpg (11705 bytes)" align="right" height="226" width="216" /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Larry was born in 1956, became a Christian in 1968 and was ordained in 1981. He grew up in Northern Kentucky, where he graduated #1 from his high school and later #1 from Campbellsville University. In addition to playing guitar, he lettered in Varsity Basketball and Tennis. After receiving a Masters of Divinity degree from Southern Seminary in 1980, Larry moved to San Diego to become the full-time youth pastor at the 1st Baptist Church of Poway. He served there until 1985, when Larry Bubb Ministries was formed. Since then, he has traveled full-time ministering to a wide variety of groups. Larry and his wife Kristen were married in November, 1992. </span></p>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-48117890158463627202007-02-23T15:36:00.000-08:002007-04-15T19:54:31.678-07:00E- Fund Raising<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2386589-10440866" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.efundraising.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;"><br /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-2386589-10440866" width="189" height="136" alt="Need fundraising help? Click here!" border="0"/></a>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-32227710892110389722007-02-16T12:31:00.000-08:002007-02-17T11:52:45.250-08:00Download PDF Flyers<div style="text-align: center;">You can download full, reproducable copies of our flyers in several formats by clicking:<br /><br /><a href="http://pastortomsims.typepad.com/campflyer.pdf"><span style="font-size:180%;">CAMP FLYERS</span></a><br /></div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-30730226258690382622007-02-16T12:11:00.000-08:002007-02-16T12:35:21.792-08:00Camp Flyer and Registration<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://pastortomsims.typepad.com/campflyer.pdf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2lBKhpuaBGF2PrRMbMsvSRiqZBGdMacFgygnDlt0ZdA4oJ1o7PlsENYyhin987VRgduRbCIwx0rpMgRskXO-pL39in-JV-KHENiXfIfjtmwjoOoquOw-lyTsDbxDMWdveOAZ/s320/the+buzz.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5032231469399583074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >OurSpace.com—God’s Network<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10);font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Teens —June 17—20—students who have completed 6th—8th grades—$135<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10);font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Bible Bee—The Challenge<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10);font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Children —June 20-23—students who have completed 3rd-5th grades—$100<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10);font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10);font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Larry Bubb, House Band, Soccer and Basketball Clinics, Polar Bear Swimming Challenge, Mission Projects, Bible Study,<span style=""> </span>Building Networks of Friends,<span style=""> </span>Great Food, The Great Outdoors, Experiencing God in Creation, Meeting Jesus Face to Face.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.campideas.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 100%;font-family:";font-size:12;" >www.campideas.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="line-height: 100%; color: rgb(5, 2, 10); font-weight: bold;font-size:12;" > </span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%; font-style: italic;font-family:Arial;font-size:8;" >Parents– Detach and turn in to your church<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 100%;font-family:Alba;font-size:7;" >——————————————————————————————–————————————————————————————<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I want my child (children) to attend camp this year. Send me the forms. Their names and<span style=""> </span>current grades are:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">__________________________<span style=""> </span>Grade ____________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">__________________________<span style=""> </span>Grade ____________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">__________________________<span style=""> </span>Grade ____________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Your Name ____________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Phone —————————- e-mail __________________</span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <br /><br /></div>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373460.post-67454392782050624272007-02-16T12:10:00.000-08:002007-02-16T12:11:07.129-08:00Help Create a Buzz<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Pastors and Leaders<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: BRADDON;">Help create a buzz about <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: BRADDON;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 26pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Impact; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The BUZZ<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 26pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Impact; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">1.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Appoint a camp coordinator and a camp fund raiser.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">2.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Send us their phone number, address, and e-mail address.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">3.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Recommend potential staff members.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Enlist counselors and let us know who they are (phone, address, e-mail address) so that we can start training and communicating.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">5.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Connect all of these folks to </span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">http:campideas.blogspot.com .</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">6.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Place posters around your church and especially in<span style=""> </span>classrooms.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">7.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Print and distribute flyers.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">8.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">“talk-up” camp at your church, preach in<span style=""> </span>the t-shirt, and create a buzz.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">9.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Begn fund raising efforts.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">10.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Get a preliminary count of campers.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">11.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Get the registration forms from the Association or the web site and print/distribute.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">12.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Not last, nor least, pray for camp, for campers, for counselors, and for staff.</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 100%; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>Tom Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230800786660841582noreply@blogger.com0